Must-see restaurants in Mediterranean Europe

  • Da Ciccio

    Ischia

    Old and popular enough to qualify as an 'institution' (1947 and counting), Da Ciccio (not to be confused with the restaurant of the same name) is an…

  • Ristorante Duomo

    Cremona

    A few steps from the Piazza del Comune, this place is full every night with a happy mix of tourists and locals, with more of the latter – always a good…

  • Mingalario

    Sevilla Province

    This traditional tapas bar looks the part perfectly with its hanging hams, kitschy religious paintings and upturned barrels. In keeping with the look, the…

  • Kings

    Alghero

    With a sea-facing terrace on Alghero's golden ramparts, this restaurant cranks up the romance as day softens into dusk. Clean, bright Mediterranean…

  • Gurugú de la Plazuela

    Castilla-La Mancha

    Overlooking the small, atmospheric Plazuela de la Cárcel, the speciality of this historical tavern is mushrooms – lots of them – with some 16 varieties on…

  • Can Benet

    Andorra la Vella

    It's Spanish-international cuisine and everything à la carte at this long-established restaurant, tucked into a handsome old building in the Barri Antic…

  • Ble Katsarolakia

    Agios Nikolaos

    Enjoying great views of the harbour, this effervescent restaurant, with its modern decor of exposed stone, turquoise walls and white-wood floors, offers a…

  • Il Terrazzino

    Matera

    'The Deck' marries views over Sasso Barisano with traditional Lucanian food and a 17th-century cellar carved into the rock. Adventurous gourmets might go…

  • Villa Corinthia

    Malta

    Featuring a beautiful setting in a restored villa and excellent cooking combining innovative global flavours with classical French technique. Treat…

  • Trattoria alla Frasca

    Friuli Venezia Giulia

    This family-run trattoria in the historic centre focuses its energy on showcasing the region's wild mushrooms. They come with pappardelle pasta and bacon,…

  • Il Tempio del Gusto

    Spoleto

    Intimate, inventive and unmissable, Tempio del Gusto is fine dining without the Michelin-starred price tag. Chef Eros Patrizi takes an experimental…

  • Savoy Pastanesi

    Beyoğlu

    İstanbul has many businesses that have attained iconic status and Savoy is undoubtedly one of them. Down the hill from Taksim Meydanı, it was established…

  • Bottega del Pane Beltrame

    The Veneto

    This historic bakery has been dishing out the best mini-pizzas in Bassano since 1974 thanks to its artisanal production and use of natural yeasts. Other…

  • Kazaviti Restaurant

    Thasos

    Set in the shade of plane trees on the beautiful square of its namesake village, this restaurant makes a conscious effort to surprise those used to (and…

  • Molto

    Rome

    Fashionable and quietly chic, Molto is a Parioli favourite. The discreet entrance gives onto an elegant, modern interior and open-air terrace, while the…

  • Las Bajas

    Lanzarote

    A laid-back, colourfully contemporary cafe plating up creative 'beach food’ and millennial-style breakfasts: muesli bowls, organic eggs, smoothies, fresh…

  • Bagel

    Palma de Mallorca

    The bagels are made here daily and have that authentic, slightly chewy, texture that can be so hard to find outside New York. The fillings are vegetarian…

  • Düveroğlu Kebap

    Ankara

    In business since 1963, this is the original outlet of Ankara's most famous name in pide (Turkish-style pizza) and kebap. It's renowned for its sarımsaklı…

  • Zaatar

    Nicosia (Lefkosia)

    Zaatar is the place to get stuck into batata harra (spicy fried potatoes) and skewers of shish tawook (chicken kebabs), and to munch on kibbeh (deep-fried…

  • La Cantina

    Chianti

    Head to this popular local hangout to feast on thin-crust pizzas that are so huge they hang over the rims of the plates they are served on – bring a big…

  • Katuzarra

    Pamplona

    Contemporary asador Katuzarra uses Navarran oak to create the smoky charcoal used to cook its txuleton (seven-year-old dairy cow T-bone) alongside cuts of…

  • Osteria Il Vinaio

    Siena

    Wine bars are thin on the ground here in Siena, so it's not surprising that Bobbe and Davide's neighbourhood osteria (casual tavern) is so popular. Join…

  • Venus Delicatessen

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    This sweet little deli charms you from the minute you step down from the street into its bohemian interior. Artworks line the walls, plants overhang the…

  • Janatomo

    Chueca

    Restaurateurs Tomoyuki and Eiko Ikenaga arrived in Spain in the 1950s and have watched Spaniards slowly become accustomed to foreign cuisines – sushi bars…

  • 7 Mehmet Restaurant

    Antalya

    Antalya's most famous eatery is a couple of kilometres west of the centre, with its spacious indoor and stylish outdoor dining areas occupying a hill…

  • Mirador de Morayma

    Granada

    As romantic views go, few can rival the sight of the Alhambra glowing in the night sky from the Mirador's outdoor terrace. The restaurant, attractively…

  • Karma

    Oia

    With fountains, flickering candles, golden-coloured walls and wine-coloured cushions, this courtyard restaurant feels rather royal and august. The food is…

  • IT restaurant

    Athens

    Proving that you can dine both healthily and well, this stylish all-day eatery offers menu items ranging from egg-white omelettes for breakfast to plenty…

  • La Botellería

    Ribadeo

    Head to this convivial bar, or its pretty white-tabled dining room, for good wine and original, varied and very tasty dishes including tuna tartare with…

  • Alla Ghiacciaia

    Udine

    In the summer, it's hard to beat the wisteria-shaded terrace of this trattoria which hangs over a canal framed by weeping willows. The menu is simple and…

  • Pompi

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Now a chain operation, Rome's most famous vendor of tiramisu (which literally means 'pick me up') sells takeaway cartons of the deliciously rich yet light…

  • Al Mangiar Bene

    Perugia

    Tucked down a side alley off Corso Vannucci, this attractive stone-vaulted restaurant sources nearly all its ingredients from local organic suppliers,…

  • Frecandò

    Le Marche

    Trying to find an open restaurant on Sunday night in Macerata is not a simple operation. Which is where Frecandò comes in. This casual trattoria is an…

  • De Tapa Madre

    L'Eixample

    A lively atmosphere greets you from the moment you swing open the door. A few tiny tables line the window (there's also terrace seating out front), but…

  • Pasticceria Tonolo

    Venice

    Long, skinny Tonolo is the stuff of local legend, a fact confirmed by the never-ending queue of customers. Ditch packaged B&B croissants for flaky apple…

  • Giannoula

    Thessaloniki

    This is grandmother's cooking in a very literal way. Simple Greek classics from grills to salads to cheese-stuffed meats have been served with the same…

  • Sarı Konak

    Black Sea Coast

    Easily missed as it's upstairs with no sign, this excellent ocakbaşı grill house serves assorted meaty morsels on two wooden balconies set with cushioned…

  • I Mouries

    Central Greece

    With a terrace shaded by its namesake mulberry trees, this village taverna offers meat specials (usually lamb) along with locally sourced horta (wild…

  • L-Ahwa Bakery

    Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville

    This bakery opened over 125 years ago and has been run by Carmelo Micallef since 1968. It uses traditional wood-fired ovens rather than electric ones, and…

  • Stay

    Northern Mallorca

    A slick slice of seaside chic, with an extensive outdoor dining area out on the pier, this is the place for yachties and their ilk. Seafood is the name of…

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