Beyoğlu
We're not surprised this vegetarian cafe has a loyal following. Its interior is comfortable and stylish, with a glassed courtyard and bright colour scheme…
Must-see restaurants in Mediterranean Europe
Milan
Take a pew at the marble-topped bar of this Parisian-style bistro and order a glass of champagne to accompany your oysters or Alaskan king-crab salad. You…
Iraklio
Along the waterfront on the tourist strip, this spot is neither grand nor out of the pages of a gourmet magazine, but it was started by the owner’s…
Reggio Emilia
Reserve ahead at this very popular Positano-owned pizzeria that spreads out onto a spacious cobblestone square on warm summer evenings.
Girona
Poised under stone arches, low-key B12 throws organic vegan and vegetarian produce together into light, fresh and totally delicious plant-fuelled cooking…
Andalucía
Of Ayamonte's many seafood restaurants, Casa Luciano is a worthy favourite. Everything on your plate is freshly cooked, minutes out of the water. Its…
Costa Brava
As pleasant for a tinto de verano (red wine and soda) as for a full-blown feast of grilled entrecôte, Les Voltes spreads from a cavernous stone-walled…
Andalucía
Rub elbows with the locals at this down-to-earth spot near Cazorla's market, where the lunchtime menú del día (including appetiser, main course, dessert…
Tavern at the End of the World
Samos
Drive or walk 3.5km west of Limnionas Beach and you'll find this secret gem perched on a rocky cliff above fish-rich waters ideal for snorkelling and…
Barcelona
Bitácora is a neighbourhood favourite for its congenial ambience and simple, well-priced tapas plates, which come in ample portions and have a splash of…
Granada
Punchy world-wandering dishes like coconut dahl accompany plant-based twists on Andalucian classics such as tortilla, arroces (rice dishes) and albóndigas…
Parque de María Luisa & South of Centre
The fabulous flavours of the Basque Country come to town at this upmarket eatery near the Parque de María Luisa. For the full-on à la carte experience,…
Mykonos
Every day around noon, customers begin lining up outside Kiki's, helping themselves to complimentary cask wine as they wait. Their prize? Enormous…
Calabria
Follow signs from Mormanno’s church to this humble but much-lauded eatery. The menu stars the region’s highly prized lentils, which accompany local…
Pelion Peninsula
Friendly little psarotaverna (fish taverna) and ouzerie, on a terrace at the north end of the waterfront (turn left at the foot of the road). Look in the…
Caffetteria Chiostro del Bramante
Centro Storico
Few cafes are as beautifully located as this one on the 1st floor of Bramante's elegant Renaissance cloisters. With tables above the central courtyard and…
Nerja
The owner and chef are from Laos, so the dishes here are a subtle combination of Thai and Lao cuisines. As well as curries, stir-fries and soups, there's…
Skiathos Town
Just around the corner from Tris Ierarches church above the old port, and charmingly dressed in sky-blues and crisp whites, little Hellinikon is a family…
Alcúdia
It feels little has changed at this grand old house since it was built in 1594, with its beams and oil paintings still intact. There's alfresco seating…
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
A restaurant of the adjacent Hotel Taburiente, sophisticated, seductively stylish Gom has a modern menu that applies a creative twist to otherwise typical…
Pamplona
On restaurant-lined Calle San Nicolás, Baserri Berri's artfully presented tasting menus incorporate intricate dishes such as smoked ostrich with Bloody…
Alghero
A popular restaurant on the sea walls, this is a panoramic spot for a leisurely meal. The menu covers most tastes with a number of classic local dishes,…
Valladolid
Both a stand-up bar and a much-lauded restaurant in the evocative setting of a former 16th-century monastery, La Parilla de San Lorenzo specialises in…
Marbella
Estrecho (narrow) perfectly describes the tiny back alley that conceals this great little tapas bar, in business since 1954. Traditional tapas are the big…
Cagliari
One of the better places on the Marina district's main restaurant strip, the Taverna sets itself apart with a bright minimalist look and casual vibe. The…
Gaziantep
A beacon for travelling vegetarians and vegans with plenty of grain- and pulse-based non-meat options to choose from, this lokanta (eatery serving ready…
Parea Traditional Greek Restaurant
Fira
There's nothing fancy or fussy about Parea, which pairs traditional, wallet-friendly, home-cooked Greek dishes with rooftop dining and views out to the…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
Traditional dishes including pasta carbonara and Roman-style tripe mingle with more creative primi and secondi on the menu at this small and stylish…
Beyoğlu
In the fashionable Soho House complex, this branch of the international chain has a romantic courtyard that is a particularly lovely dining spot on summer…
Venice
We're all for slow food, but this one-dude operation really does move at a glacial pace. Just as well that his crepes, served with craft beer, are…
Centro Storico
Forget fancy flavours and experimental combinations, Venchi is all about the unadulterated enjoyment of chocolate. The wall shelves and counter displays…
Cilento Coast
Ignore the cheesy heart-shaped sign: with its glorious garden setting and great reputation for seafood, Core a Core is your best bet in Palinuro. The…
Centro Storico
A Roman favourite, this much-lauded backstreet trattoria is often packed. Chef Renato's menu features updated Roman classics that while modern and…
Abruzzo
This friendly, slightly brash little place offers swoon-worthy sea views along the Loggia Amblingh and genuine home cooking, with seafood particularly…
Sitges
Just back from the seafront, up a little lane in a fine old house, this smart seafood specialist does a great line in paella and other rice dishes, such…
Alghero
Alghero’s honey-coloured ramparts set a memorable stage for al fresco dining. This is one of the better restaurants on the walls, serving a regional menu…
L'Eixample
Reservations are essential at Taktika Berri, which teems with smartly dressed local diners who come for some of the best pintxos (Basque tapas) in town…
Verona
Brush past the haunches of prosciutto dangling over the deli bar and make your way into the dining room, decorated Tiepolo-style with rustic murals of…
Evia
A chic, moodily lit reinvention of a handsome neoclassical building by the water, with snappy service, a buzzy atmosphere and bottles towering up to the…
Turin
For a satisfying midday snack, make your way to this tiny shop with just a handful of seats a few blocks from Piazza Castelo. Creamy rich polenta is…
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