Costa del Sol
Founded in 1964 by Wimbledon champion Lew Hoad, this elegant restaurant is surrounded by mature gardens, plus tennis and padel courts (available for…
Must-see restaurants in Mediterranean Europe
Hora (Mykonos)
With a great view of Mykonos' windmills from its seafront terrace, this Athenian outpost is Mykonos' best brunch option, serving hangover-assuaging eggs…
Hondarribia
As with many trendsetting Basque restaurants, Arroka Berri takes high-quality local produce and refines old-fashioned recipes with a dash of invention…
Pafos
Tucked up a side street, and with all the atmosphere of a village taverna, Laona has been a family-owned restaurant since the ’80s. There’s no microwave…
Trapani
A 15-minute walk east of the centre, this local hangout is a perennial Slow Food favourite. The food is superb: from primi like busiate al pesce spada e…
Venice
Part of chain with branches as far afield as Jakarta and Los Angeles, Grom nonetheless offers authentic gelato in a range of interesting flavours using…
West Ibiza
Set in gorgeous gardens, this graceful 1901 Ibizan mansion overlooks the marina and offers upscale Spanish-Mediterranean cooking, from grilled vegetables…
Barcelona
The vibing, shoebox-sized permanent outpost of hit street-food market Van Van rustles up regularly changing themed menus devised by Barcelona's favourite…
Antiparos
To locals, this food speaks of quintessential Greek cooking: classic recipes executed with flair and attention to detail. The crisp, fresh Greek salad,…
Lindos
Straddling the boardwalk at busy little Pallas Beach, five-minutes’ walk below the village, this chic restaurant/bar offers white tables on a fan-cooled…
Datça & Bozburun Peninsulas
For fair prices and hearty food, the Falcon is perfect: a stone oven pumps out delicious pide (₺13 to ₺20) or opt for sizzling lamb and chicken dishes…
Huelva
'To know how to eat is to know how to live' is the motto of this innovative tapas maker, which specialises in novel variations on choquero mainstays,…
El Raval
Sit amid bright murals while charming staff serve a ridiculously good-value South Asian- and Mediterranean-influenced menu of plant-based thalis, curries,…
Southern Mallorca
Asador Es Teatre specialises in roast lamb, T-bone steaks and other fine cuts of aged meat, all seared to perfection on the Josper (grill-oven). The…
Kalamata
It's a real pleasure to sit out here on the leafy, shady terrace and sip a coffee in classic kafeneio (traditional cafe) style. But this isn't as…
Girona
This smart, minimalist arroseria serves some of the city's finest arròs negre (rice cooked in cuttlefish ink), as well as around 20 other superbly…
Sultanahmet
Offering a taste of the sumptuous dishes once served in the great Ottoman palaces, Deraliye offers diners the chance to order delights such as the goose…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Nanà's menu harks from Italy's south, with loads of fish and seafood choices; try the polpo rosticciato con crema di patate (roasted octopus with potato…
Estepona
Somehow you expect to pay more at a place in this front-line position overlooking the harbour, but the dishes here are reasonably priced and authentic:…
Málaga
A more modern open tapas bar with pavement perches and an interior full of wine-barrel tables and stools, Gorki serves tangy cheeses and an extensive list…
Athens
Named after 17th-century artist Francisco de Zurbaran, this on-trend restaurant and bar sports light and shade stylings in its interior design, offering a…
Golfo di Orosei
Locals love this centrally located restaurant for its buzzing atmosphere, its welcoming terrace and its versatility. Whether you're after a full-on…
Girona
Sleek and confident, this beautiful, contemporary old-town spot has innovative, top-notch plates prepared in view by a friendly team. Catalan-Asian…
Mardin
This friendly place packs in the atmosphere with a collection of old radios and gramophones inside and a friendly tail-wagging welcome from the restaurant…
Venice
On Fridays it's worth walking the extra mile to this working-class diner for its generous servings of baccalà (cod), either creamed with olive oil, lemon…
Mallorca
Priceless views across the Badia de Palma are not the only forte of this slick beachside restaurant. The long list of pastas, including penne with scampi…
Skiathos Town
Marble-topped tables, cream-coloured deckchairs and a whitewashed building wrapped in bougainvillea sit beneath a towering pine outside the Papadiamantis…
Brescia
Tucked down Parsley Lane off pleasant pedestrianised Corso Cavour, this is a hidden gem for good home cooking served at tables dressed in gingham. Frilly…
Cyprus
This quintessential Cypriot tavern has its roots in the 1930s, when it was the village coffee shop. Family owned for decades, there is a touching display…
Cyprus
There's a rough-and-ready look to this place but don't be put off, this restaurant-bar is superfriendly and serves excellent-value kebabs which come with…
Evia
Crispy Greek salads, delicately fried courgettes, excellent charcoal-grilled meats and velvety bread drizzled with olive oil and oregano are just some of…
Bilbao
Set on the banks of the Nervión, this incredibly popular restaurant (book ahead) has a polished business exterior and a stone-cottage country interior…
Rethymno
For loukoumadhes (doughnut-like concoctions drizzled with honey and cinnamon), follow your nose to Gaias Gefseis. This bakery creates some of the city’s…
Elba
They work the pizza chef so hard here that the dining room sometimes has a smoky tinge. To go local, start with a lip-smacking plate of torta di ceci …
Lipari
Tucked down narrow Vico Selinunte, with a window where you can watch the chefs at work, this place serves everything from fancy pasta, fish and meat…
El Hierro
Good, simple food, a welcoming atmosphere and a warm ochre-washed space collide in one of the most popular dining spots in town, just off the main plaza…
Gozo
This friendly restaurant is situated a short walk uphill from the village and has an outstanding view over the bay and the coastal cliffs from its rooftop…
Gozo
Balkan flavours come to Xlendi at this restaurant decked out in blue and white, referencing a Greek island taverna. The menu travels from Greece to Serbia…
Mallorca
Vaulted stone ceilings and a general air of solidity attest to the 18th-century origins of this restaurant, a lovely place to eat fine variations on pa…
North & Interior Ibiza
An inviting, subtly stylish little beach shack tucked into a tiny sandy bay, just 250m west of Port de Sant Miquel. The friendly team serve tasty salads,…
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