Salamanca
This popular tapas bar just off the main drag markets itself as a 'gastrotasca' and gets the mix between traditional tapas and innovation just right – of…
Must-see restaurants in Mediterranean Europe
Lindos
Lindos’ smartest stand-alone restaurant doesn’t have a roof garden – its dozen linen-clad tables are in the pristine white interior visible from the lanes…
Hora (Naxos)
It’s a toss-up as to which is more welcoming here: the warm interior or pretty, private courtyard. Munch through marinated vegies with grilled manouri …
Costa del Sol
One of the better beachside chiringuitos (snack bars), this place attracts a loyal Spanish clientele. Specialities include a delicious salmorejo (thick,…
Ibiza Town
This welcoming, candlelit place pocketed away in Dalt Vila serves international cuisine with central-European influence. Meat dishes (such as sirloin…
Livorno
It's rare to encounter a Livornese who isn't a fan of the delectable frati (doughnuts) and scagliozzi (fried polenta) that have been made at this simple…
El Raval
A relatively recent addition to the barri, Gats has been an instant hit, and its terrace is constantly full. A deliciously fresh spread of dishes ranges…
Chianti
Herbs and vegetables from the estate's organic garden are used to excellent advantage in the dishes served at this highly regarded osteria (tavern) on the…
La Palma
You may not expect to find a Thai restaurant in the middle of a sleepy village like San Andrés – but here it is. Run by a German-Thai couple, it has a…
Southwestern Sardinia
This rural agriturismo is as authentic as it gets. Once you've successfully navigated the 2.5km dirt track (follow the signs off the SP65) and are safely…
Sóller
Step inside and the cherry red-cum-lemon motif decor immediately transports you to Sorrento. The journey continues with the enticingly brief menu, no…
Northern Malta
This is a lovely place to dine – the restaurant is housed in a 400-year-old windmill, the only survivor of three that once sat atop Mellieħa Ridge. There…
Barcelona
On the parlour floor of an old house, Casa Xica is a casual, artfully designed space where elements of various Asian cuisines are fused with fresh Catalan…
Central Anatolia
We've eaten a lot of pide (Turkish-style pizza) in our time and we'll stick our neck out to say Plevne dishes up some of the best in Turkey. Order the…
Emilia-Romagna
It's easy to be tempted by Comacchio's over-water restaurants, but this homey trattoria, which is tucked away a few meters from the hubbub, produces some…
Ankara
Tuck into some of the fattest, juiciest gözleme (stuffed flatbreads) in town or a filling bowl of mantı (Turkish ravioli) at this super-friendly little…
Perugia
A romantic setting in a quiet corner of the medieval centre goes hand in hand with creative Italian cuisine at this cosy osteria. Run by husband-and-wife…
San Polo & Santa Croce
Hidden in the once shady lanes behind Ponte de le Tette, this culinary indulgence is hard to find but worth the effort. Once you do, say hello to a market…
Salamanca
Tucked away a little from busier Salamanca streets but in an area quietly earning a reputation for cool cafes, Café Atelier is a lovely place. Fine tapas,…
Chueca
This old-school Spanish bar has been around in some form since 1815 and is the place to come to see what all Spanish bars used to be like -– loud, bow…
Brescia
Set partly in the stables of a 1610 palace, flanked by columns, La Sosta excels at finely tuned gastronomic creations using the freshest regional produce…
Andalucía
Lazy jazz plays in the background, old newspaper cuttings and lopsided paintings hang from the walls, and it feels as though local punters have been…
Turin
Near Piazza Carlo Alberto, this eye-catching gelateria doles out creamy perfection in generous servings of nocciola (hazelnut), arancia rossa (blood…
Southern Rome
This relaxed bar-lounge-bistro-cafe manages to be almost all things to all people. It has a country-house feel and serves comfort food from a bit after…
Oia
Housed in a restored sea captain's mansion, the artistically prepared modern Greek cuisine has won this restaurant accolades for years. Sea bass with an…
Costa del Sol
Families, take note: this seaside restaurant has a playground across the promenade. The emphasis here is on seafood such as gambas pil-pil (prawns in a…
El Hierro
Freshly sizzled up paella and tasty local fish accompanied by papas arrugadas are served in a cosy dining room with a just handful of tables and views of…
Málaga
A loud echo in the local grapevine, Citron on ebullient Plaza de la Merced in what they're now calling Málaga's barrio Picasso is a sophisticated spot…
La Costiera Triestina
This open-air restaurant is located on the rooftop terrace of Muggia’s fish market and is run by the fishermen's cooperative. It's a simple affair with…
Venice
Culinary convictions run deep here at one of Venice’s oldest osterie (1891), so you won’t find spritz or coffee on the menu, or pay more than €2 to snack…
Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
Hurray. No sunbleached photos of chips-with-everything 'international' dishes on the pavement. Instead come here to enjoy traditional Spanish mains like…
Santa Margherita Ligure
A seafood place right on the docks, yes, but this grey-and-white streamlined vaulted space is a maritime kitsch-free zone. Romantic and cosy on colder…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
Cool jazz wafts out into the street when the door to this simple bistro and birreria (beer house) opens. The shabby chic interior has an open kitchen as…
Barcelona
At this buzzing wine bar, Catalan drops are accompanied by tapas dishes both inventive and delicious: courgette-pesto and burrata salad, pickled tuna…
Dodecanese
There's a whiff of expensive suncream about this place. But it's first-class dining by the beach, on a decked veranda with chic white tables and a gourmet…
Rome
Like a number of Rome's newer, popular eateries, Pro Loco Pinciano is something of a culinary all-rounder. It serves regional cured meats and cheeses from…
La Gomera
You'll have to book ahead or queue for a table at this cosy, traditional-style place beneath beamed ceilings. Tenerife and La Gomera wines accompany…
Eastern Mediterranean
Antakya's premier spot for affordable tasty meals, this bustling place is just the ticket to dive into Hatay's fusion of Middle Eastern and Turkish…
Extremadura
Order a plate of local jamón or queso at the outdoor terraza or venture into the atmospheric stone-walled dining area for a more substantial (and,…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
Produce from Rome's agricultural surrounds goes into the delicious 100% organic smoothies, soups, dips, wraps, salads, burgers and other vegetarian and…
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