Valletta
Piadina sandwiches – think a quesadilla with an Italian accent – are excellent at this hole-in-the-wall cafe. Order one with prosciutto, cheese and rocket…
Must-see restaurants in Mediterranean Europe
Hania Province
On the road to Hania, this popular taverna serving mezedhes (small dishes) is a great place for a quick, well-priced snack or meal. The friendly owners…
Gallipoli
Book ahead to ensure your table at the place for fish in this seafood-loving town. Follow the practically obligatory seafood antipasti with delicious…
Venice
Tucked behind the Ponte San Provolo, this trattoria hums with the chatter of contented diners even in the dead of winter. It is staffed by a clutch of…
Corfu
With widescreen views of the beach, and sea breezes wafting through the garden, this pretty and very spacious restaurant makes a charming spot for a…
Alonnisos
With a lovely hillside terrace under the pines overlooking Votsi's azure bay, stylish Dendrolimano is known for its creatively presented Greek-Italian…
Chianti
You might wonder, as you settle onto the terrace here, whether you've found your perfect Chianti lazy-lunch location. A historic mill forms the backdrop,…
Trastevere & Gianicolo
A tiny and staunchly traditional trattoria with a menu featuring all the Roman classics, Da Enzo carefully sources its produce, relying on farms in Lazio…
El Hierro
For a delightful dining experience in a tranquil rustic setting, head to this popular leafy patio restaurant, where traditional dishes like fried rabbit…
Larnaka
The low-key and friendly vine-draped back garden, complete with kooky angel statues and a trickling water feature, is where we head for an easy lunch of…
Paros
A vine-covered courtyard and whitewashed interior with splashes of modern art create a polished setting for some of the Cyclades’ finest contemporary…
Centro Storico
Follow the green neon arrow to the end of a narrow alley and you’ll find this intimate trattoria. It's a long-standing favourite of business folk and…
Barcelona
Catalan wines by the glass or bottle accompany sleek La Burg's gourmet burgers made from organic, farm-to-table ingredients. Cheese lovers should try La…
Barcelona
Overlooking Plaça del Diamant, Casa Portuguesa is a delightful bakery and purveyor of delicacies. The pasteis de belém (Portuguese-style custard tarts)…
Vejer de la Frontera
Now glammed up gastrobar-style, Vejer's early-20th-century Mercado de San Francisco has become a buzzy foodie hot spot full of world-wandering stalls…
Lecce
You'll eat handsomely at the in-house restaurant of the Patria Palace Hotel, right in the heart of old Lecce. The food is Puglian, mainly elevated…
La Latina & Lavapiés
Behind one of the best-preserved old taberna facades in Madrid hides this gem of a traditional tapas bar famous for its Madrid specialities – tortilla de…
Ventimiglia
Near the seafront on the border side of town (overlooking the new marina) you'll find elegant Pasta & Basta. Various house-made fresh pasta can be mixed…
Hora (Naxos)
Sit on the tiny, vine-shaded terrace or in the wood-and-stone, cavern-like interior, and join the locals for a feast of flash-fried catch of the day,…
Gibraltar
Founded in the 1980s, Sacarello's offers a great range of Spanish-international vegetarian food (pastas, quiches, soups) alongside pub-style dishes in an…
La Laguna
The bright-orange decor is a curious design choice for Pastelería Díaz, once voted one of the top 20 patisseries in Spain by a national newspaper. However…
The Catalan Pyrenees
With tables dotting the pavement, this laid-back cafe-restaurant is a buzzy spot to fuel up on tasty, uncomplicated Catalan-French food. Lively staff…
Dodecanese
Sitting peacefully on the south side of the harbour, metres from bobbing boats, this blue-hued haunt is run by a charming Georgian family. It's great for…
Serifos
Named after a small native frog, this chilled-out kreatotaverna (literally 'meat tavern') on the waterfront is known for its grilled and slow-roasted meat…
Formentera
This sophisticated glass-fronted waterside restaurant rustles up home-cooked pasta, spot-on seafood and steaks, and paellas and fresh fish for sharing…
Gaziantep
A major stop on every Turkish tourist's Gaziantep itinerary, the Çağdaş family's restaurant is known for its pistachio baklava, delivered daily to…
La Latina & Lavapiés
Around halfway down the Lavapiés hill, La Caleta is Andalucian down to its white-walled, flower-strewn dining area. The food is all about Cádiz, where…
Barcelona
Lovingly prepared tapas that change depending on the day's seasonal produce are the draw at this tucked-away spot in upper Poble Sec. Classic crowd…
Ankara
This carnivore heaven pumps out mountains of meze and kebaps – along with plenty of rakı (aniseed brandy) to wash it all down – to the masses. Try the…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
From salmon marinated in maple syrup to pumpkin risotto tweaked with lavender and macadamias, D.O.T takes the sunshiny tastes of the Mediterranean and…
Gozo
Tatita's occupies what was once San Lawrenz police station. When it's warm, you can dine alfresco on the postcard-perfect square. It's very welcoming –…
Lanzarote
Take a seat on the sun-soaked ocean-facing terrace and admire Famara's surf action and cascading cliffs while munching on grilled fish, artisan goat's…
El Raval
This friendly terrace cafe, overlooking a traffic-free square and playground from beneath the arches, is a favourite with the neighbourhood parents and…
Chios
This comfortable, attractive taverna above Chios Town serves fine Greek standards with a twist, such as lamb kebab with yoghurt and rocket; white beans…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
We can think of no better place we'd like to stop for lunch while exploring the Mesaoria than this local meze tavern. From snails and fried zucchini…
Central Anatolia
This cafe hums with students and young professionals who come here to slouch on the comfy sofas and gossip over umpteen glasses of çay or grab a cheap…
Pelion Peninsula
Spread through the lush foliage towards the southern end of Papa Nero beach, this breezy open-air taverna serves excellent oven-ready mains such as baked…
Cappadocia
The cave wine cellar could tempt you into a few lost hours, but if you make it upstairs, the terrace is the place for atmospheric Avanos dining. Typical…
Milan
Set in the basement of the grand-looking neoclassical Palazzo Belgioioso, Milan's oldest restaurant has been regaling diners since 1696. Vaulted dining…
Thrace & Marmara
Right on the main square of the Greek village of Tepeköy, this cafe is one of the most welcoming spots on the island. Villagers alternate leisurely chats…
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