Northern Malta
Romantic Essence is this area's number-one pick for a fancy-pants dinner with beautiful sea views. Cooking is sophisticated with delicious and surprising…
Must-see restaurants in Mediterranean Europe
Northern Malta
Venus is where to go in Buġibba for a touch of romance and fine dining. There's a bright and sophisticated interior, and the modern fusion menu adds an…
Ostuni
This compact osteria serves up great food in a setting that manages to keep it classy, despite a kitsch chandelier and muzak soundtrack competing with…
Kyrenia (Girne)
This cheerful canteen is the place to come for tasty, filling Turkish staples of lentil soup, lahmacun (thin-based pizza topped with minced lamb and…
Tarragona
This popular neighbourhood restaurant is a short downhill stroll south from Tarragona centre. It's deservedly famous for its expertly concocted rice…
Málaga
Located in an intimate traffic-free square, one of Málaga's great breakfast spots offers muesli, fruit juice, coffee, homemade yogurt and fresh-baked…
Skiathos
Strung around a chic, flowery garden decorated with cosy booths and pastel hues, Troulos' best-loved upscale eatery wins over diners with its innovative…
Macedonia
A short walk from the waterfalls, this local favourite, set in a glass construction, has spit-roasted lamb and grilled meat specialities, as well as a…
Kos Town
The city's glitziest waterfront eatery at Kos Aktis Art Hotel is patronised by fashionistas and makes for a great, if pricey, stop for a healthy lunch or…
Dodecanese
Don't be misled by the commercial-looking, photo-filled menu. This place has a unique take, from the jovial owner, Christos, to the fresh (and yes, it is…
Toledo
This smart place has a modern dining room set in a covered patio and specialises in grilled meats. Eschew the overpriced starters and start your meal in…
Costa Smeralda
With black-clad waiters and impeccably fresh seafood ('choose any shellfish living in the aquarium'), La Rocca offers dependable quality with a resolutely…
Northern Mallorca
Grab a seat on the ample terrace of this waterfront classic (there's been a restaurant here since 1871) for one of a broad selection of paellas or fideuá …
Siena
A finestra (window) onto Siena's historic open-air marketplace, this family-run business is notable for its pleasant streetside terrace and for the larger…
Naxos
Set beneath the shade of its namesake plane tree, this lively family restaurant is deserving of its Aegean Cuisine certification. The chunky hamburger…
Padua
So small that around five people fill the place while standing, this unmarked street-food bar is Padua's best spot when you need to eat on the hop. Choose…
La Latina & Lavapiés
Receiving plaudits from food critics and ordinary punters alike, Casa Lucas takes a sideways glance at traditional Spanish tapas and heads off in new…
Western Anatolia
To a soundtrack of sunshine soul, Coffee Shot's cool team serves tosts (toasted sandwiches), burgers, pasta, grills, breakfasts and myriad coffees. It's…
Trastevere & Gianicolo
There is a real charm to this tiny down-to-earth bottega organica (organic market) in Trastevere where a knowing crowd lingers over sassy farro- and pulse…
Formentera
Planted amid pines just back from a rock-studded beach, with a breezy terrace from which you can hear the sea splashing away, this simple bar-restaurant…
Cyprus
Well-priced, consistently good Cypriot favourites, with friendly service to boot. Kleftiko (oven-baked lamb) is the speciality, but Nicolas is also good…
Genoa
Hectic times rule at this poetically named bakery: everyone wants what they're selling. Drop by any time for one of their several varieties of focaccia or…
West Ibiza
The slightly run-of-the mill appearance of this busy restaurant belies the quality (and cost) of the cuisine, which features good paella, plenty of…
Formentera
This shaded eatery, 1km southeast of Es Caló, dishes up some of the best paella and fideuá (a paella-like noodle dish) on Formentera, at refreshingly…
Valencia
Delicious sweet and savoury snacks with an Argentine twist are the stock-in-trade of this delicately decorated corner cafe. The coffee is organic, the…
Athens
The 'Submarine' is a typical Exarhia hang-out, colourful and cramped. Raki is encouraged, but the booze is offset by a big range of home-cooked Greek…
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Antalya
This excellent little bakery churns out a mind-boggling array of sweet and savoury baked goods. Great kiymalı (meat) and sosis (sausage) börek pastry…
South Ibiza
Offering arguably some of the island's best tapas, this excellent though small place has lots of unusual, interesting dishes, very moderate prices, some…
El Hierro
Baby-blue walls, check-print tablecloths and chalkboard menus create a laid-back atmosphere for tucking into lovingly prepared local classics such as…
Hondarribia
Wine barrels double as tables out the front of Gran Sol, one of Hondarribia's best-known addresses for pintxos. Standouts include mushrooms filled with…
Tarifa
One of numerous eateries lying in wait along Calle Sancho IV El Bravo at the core of old-town Tarifa, no-frills Morilla is always busy with tarifeños…
Corfu Town
Going strong since 1904, this traditional little taverna was a haunt of the Durrell family and actor Anthony Quinn, and there are old pictures on the wall…
Hospedería del Real Monasterio
Extremadura
Dine grandly under the arches of the magnificent Gothic cloister or in the lavish dining hall, rich with 17th-century timber furnishings and antique cer…
Sassari
Modest, no-frills and much loved locally, this bare, white-tiled eatery is the place to try Sassari's famous fainè, thick pancakes made with chickpea…
Gozo
An excellent bakery, open since the 1930s, selling traditional ftira (Maltese bread) and pizza, freshly baked in a bread oven and with a wide range of…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Step into the fantastical, candy-striped world of the multi-award-winning Roca brothers for Spain's most daringly divine ice cream, from rhubarb confit…
North & Interior Ibiza
Well hidden from the north-coast road, this little sand-side chiringuito (beach shack) makes a charming setting for some of the freshest fish in Ibiza,…
Orvieto
Underground dining takes on a literal meaning at this long-standing restaurant, romantically housed in an Etruscan grotto. But there's more to it than…
Como
Enter via the pizza oven (not literally) into the modern two-level space of Pinzimonio with its casual demeanour and simple Mondrian colour aesthetic. The…
Riomaggiore
One of Riomaggiore's top dining destinations, Rio Bistrot earns rave reviews for its beautifully prepared seafood dishes – with selections changing daily…
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