Eastern Mediterranean
This cheerful kebap place right in the middle of the main drag along the seafront never shuts, and its hearty portions of döner (spit-roasted lamb slices)…
Must-see restaurants in Mediterranean Europe
Castilla y León
The restaurant at Hotel Juan II (mains €15 to €21), specialising in hearty meat dishes, is one of Toro's best. The food is on a par with other good places…
Huzur Ağaç (Tree of Idleness) Restaurant
Cyprus
Across the road from Bellapais Abbey, the shady verandah at Huzur Ağaç is Bellapais' most famous lunch spot, with a large menu of sandwiches, kebabs and…
Kefallonia
Step straight off your yacht and into a waterside seat at this taverna run by well-known Kefallonian chef Tassia, who delights diners with her homemade…
Macedonia
A wonderfully convivial ouzerie (taverna that serves ouzo, amongst other drinks) a little way from Edessa's busier spots, Ousies is a place where younger…
Andalucía
Always busy and animated, this smallish local corner restaurant manages to provide good and friendly service at the same time. And the food is excellent –…
Fuerteventura
This is a good choice on a sunny day (and there aren't few), with its lovely terrace and sea views. It runs the adjacent surf shop and serves sandwiches,…
Bilbao
Tucked in the back of a small deli and wine shop, Casa Rufo feels like a hidden dining spot – albeit one that's terrible at keeping secrets (reserve ahead…
Trastevere & Gianicolo
A small corner of Naples in Trastevere, Don serves authentic fried pizzas. These golden half-moons of doughiness and melted cheese are delicious and…
Cartagena
Bright and busy, this place, which lives up to its name by indeed featuring a fountain, makes a top stop for a quick drink and a tapas. The speciality is…
Lazio
If you have time before a ferry, this portside Civitavecchia restaurant is ideally placed for a fine seafood send-off. It's highly rated locally for its…
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
You could conceivably sit outside but the nearby traffic's a bit snarly – just head inside and join the locals in ordering up filling servings of churros…
Trieste
Shared tables, upcycled furniture and a relaxed and welcoming vibe are the hallmarks of this all-day eatery, which serves simple, organic dishes packed…
Logroño
When you need a break from stand-up pintxos bars, take a seat in this inviting eatery and drinking spot – which has good charcuterie boards, tapas, salads…
Cyprus
A great place to chill out after walking in Cape Greco National Park or following a long day at the beach. This cafe-bar has snaffled prime position on…
Milan
Don’t miss this narrow shop front for inside lies a superb family-run deli where you can compile a lip-smacking sandwich from quality cold cuts and a good…
La Gomera
Specialising in fresh fish, this traditional bar-restaurant by the port is one of the best spots in town to try fresh local delicacies such as grilled…
Hydra Town
Often referred to by just the gregarious owners’ names 'Stathis and Tassoula' – Tassoula is the larger-than-life hostess – this year-round taverna serves…
V Lounge Cafe & Cocktail Bar Restaurant
Fira
Serving breakfast, lunch, coffee and drinks on the top floor of the Panorama Boutique Hotel, this is a place to enjoy both the cuisine and the view. There…
Langhe, Roero & Monferrato
An easy, contemporary place that does Piedmontese staples but, helpfully, doesn't keep to rigid service hours or menu formats. Need a quick vitello…
Umbria
Gubbio's crescia (flat bread) is the star turn at this casual, and often busy, centro storico restaurant. Stuffed with all manner of locally sourced…
Centro Storico
Rustic decor goes hand in hand with baroque elegance at this handsome bistro on the ground floor of Palazzo Braschi, home to the Museo di Roma. Its menu…
Small Cyclades
A local seafood institution, this cheerful restaurant overlooks the harbour at Loutro. Bearded Captain Nikolas may greet you at the door – you may have…
Valletta
Robust ftira sandwiches, fresh salads and hearty soups are the standouts at this friendly cafe. It's one of the only places in Valletta with the full…
Ravenna
This simple city-centre spot is a great place to try Romagna's classic snack food: a hot, fresh piadina (stuffed flatbread). Fillings range from…
Bosa
A cosy little spot near the cathedral, Biancospino offers inventive menus that take liberties with traditional recipes – for example, recasting Sardinia's…
Tenerife
El Fronton is one of the excellent seafood restaurants in Benijo. Try the simple grilled fresh fish served with mojo potatoes. Afterwards, you can stroll…
Ávila
Just over the bridge and close to Cuatro Postes, El Almacen is a classy place that does the usual hearty meat dishes but there are some surprises (eg…
Ioannina
Ioannina's most celebrated sweets shop, Diethnes has both French pastries and more Eastern syrupy treats such as its distinctive big, buttery baklava. It…
Southern Tuscany
Squeezed into a side street, this stone-walled restaurant specialises in the rustic dishes of the Maremma. Specialities include acquacotta (a hearty…
Eastern Mediterranean
If you fancy trying the local speciality Adana kebap (minced beef or lamb mixed with powdered red pepper grilled on a skewer) in style, head for this…
Capri
This is a great place to impress someone – not so much for the food, which is decent enough, but for the dramatic setting: its two dining areas are set in…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
This relaxed cafe-restaurant serves up a small modern-Med menu that cherry-picks influences from Cyprus, Italy and Greece. Dishes such as grilled sea bass…
Central Anatolia
The best place for lunch in Divriği is this homely wooden restaurant that does a bustling trade in pide (Turkish-style pizza), grills and sizzling saç…
Formentera
On a shaded roadside terrace (or within smartly updated interiors) at the west end of town, friendly Ca Na Lina specialises in hearty grilled meats,…
Pelion Peninsula
Prominent in Agios Ioannis’ central row of seafood restaurants, Akrogiali is a favourite with day-trippers from Volos, who love dishes such as rizi tou…
Lazio
A popular choice in Cerveteri's historic centre, this coolly casual osteria looks the part with its low brick arches, exposed stone walls and decorative…
Rethymno Province
Just up from the car park at Preveli Beach, this friendly taverna is perfect for a post-beach feed. It's within a centuries-old stone building and does a…
Perugia
Visiting university professors join locals and out-of-towners at this handsome brick-vaulted restaurant. Meals get off to a cracking start with a…
Kadıköy
The front window and interior of this Kadıköy cake shop, which opened in 1961, have stood the test of time and so too has its popularity. Regulars tend to…
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