Modica
This is one of Modica's smartest restaurants. Housed in an elegant 18th-century palazzo, its dashing dining area sees tables set under stone arches and…
Must-see restaurants in Mediterranean Europe
Catalonia
About 1km southwest of central Lleida, this sleek fine-dining place creates fusion dishes using fresh seasonal produce. Feast on the likes of rabbit with…
Southern Mallorca
You don't need to be a millionaire yachtie to eat in style at this glass-fronted harbour restaurant, where tables overlook a tantalising infinity pool…
Amorgos
Once the village bakery, this colourful, hip cafe doubles as a breakfast joint and a mellow late-night bar. Create an omelette from ingredients like olive…
La Palma
This handy place in the centre of town serves simple fare such as pasta, salad, fish soup, chocos (cuttlefish) with mojo verde (coriander-based sauce) or…
Vicenza
This rare self-service restaurant offers an honest, daily-changing menu of local pasta and meat for knock-down prices (primi €4, secondi €5), plus salads,…
Milan
One of the best value-for-money restaurants in Milan, this big-hearted Calabrese trattoria serves the spicy flavours of the south on delicious homemade…
Corfu Town
The Old Town holds few nicer spots for an al-fresco evening than this casual but stylish restaurant that spreads across a peaceful pedestrian square. It's…
Oia
You'll rarely find 'cheap' and 'Oia' in the same sentence, yet both apply to this souvlaki joint, a model of its kind. Go for a pitta filled with smoky,…
Tinos
Meaning 'like salt', this cute seaside taverna takes its name from a royal-themed fairy tale (hence the crowns and salt shakers). The place lives up to…
Eastern Mediterranean
Compile a meze platter at this excellent local place, serving İskenderun residents for over half a century. Kebaps include a mini-mountain of fresh herbs…
Fira
Theoni's isn't fancy and you won't be gazing out over the caldera, but this 'mumma's kitchen' restaurant does its thing with grace, humour and enthusiasm…
Aragón
Straightforward food at very good prices, served with good humour, packs in the punters to this smallish bar and its bright open-air terrace. You could go…
Basilicata
Don’t miss this authentic Lucano restaurant in Castelmezzano, which serves excellent regional cuisine based on seasonal local ingredients. It also offers…
Stromboli
Follow the trail of painted lizards to the shady verandah of this whitewashed Aeolian house, hidden down an alley off Via Roma. Eclectically decorated…
Side
Karma has an unbeatable garden fronting a patch of iridescent blue ocean (lit by submerged turquoise lights). The emphasis here is on meat – try the…
South Coast
A local institution, this pocket-size pasticceria tantalises with an array of artful dolci – try the delicious cannoli (pastry tubes filled with creamy…
Eskişehir
This local gathering spot, in the garden of the Archaeological Museum, churns out solid plates of burgers and grilled meat as well as smaller snacks…
Ierapetra
Next to the Kales Fortress, this next-gen Cretan seaside tavern has an enticing menu packed with culinary twists such as grilled calamari with zucchini…
Barcelona
Right on the Rambla del Poblenou, this narrow-fronted restaurant opens to a rustic, elongated interior with exposed stone walls and dark timber tables…
Southwestern Sardinia
For a delicious pizza, search out this busy little place in the centro storico. It's decidedly no-frills with wooden tables, paper tablecloths and plastic…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Even in a city of great views, the panoramas from the Michelin-starred romantic rooftop restaurant at Roma Hassler are special, extending over a sea of…
Valencia
If the all-conquering thirst and hunger for pho overwhelms, make a swift beeline for this efficient and popular Vietnamese restaurant. An ample bowl of…
La Laguna
Come here to taste a delicious vegetarian variety of burgers, prepared several different ways, with toppings like hummus and almogrote (spicy cheese)…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
As popular with local residents as it is with tourists, this osteria offers a menu of creative pastas and mains inspired by what's fresh at the local…
Trabzon
Good for inexpensive local snack meals like lahana dolma (pencil-thin stuffed vine leaves) or kaygana (eggy pancake), this little courtyard is an oasis of…
El Raval
Part of celebrity chef Carles Abellán's culinary empire, this old-style bistro showcases the best of contemporary Catalan cuisine courtesy of El Bulli…
Cappadocia
Our pick of Avanos' multitude of kebap joints is this welcoming place in the centre of town. Its pide (Turkish-style pizza) is good for a cheap, tasty…
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Samos
Its called Adventure for good reason: trekking along the creek before climbing wooden stairs on a near-vertical slope is indeed just that. But this canopy…
Barcelona
In business since 1955, much-loved Jai-Ca serves up juicy grilled prawns, flavour-rich anchovies, tender octopus, decadent razor clams and other seafood…
Las Alpujarras
Just above the main road and south of Pampaneira's church, rustic-style Casa Julio is a warm, family-owned favourite for lovingly prepared, home-cooked…
Central Greece
Attractive, lively taverna in a busy little pedestrian precinct not far back from the port. Its cuisine blends Greek-style appetisers and salads with more…
Valletta
Just maybe Malta's best pizza is the star at this Italian-owned pizzeria. That means the pizzas are served in a square shape Roman-style. Service is…
Costa del Sol
The business dates back to the 1950s, but the fish is fresh daily at La Carihuela’s most famous seafood restaurant, attracting shoals of malagueños on…
Centro Storico
Caravaggio, Goethe and Federico Fellini are among the luminaries who have dined at what is said to be Rome’s oldest trattoria, dating from around 1518…
Kos
Atmospheric taverna near the harbour (that claims to be the oldest; see the lovely black-and-white photos), with tables out on the footpath and a wooden…
Ibiza Town
A cosy, down-to-earth bar that distinguishes itself with its warm welcome and generously portioned tapas – gambas al ajillo (prawns in garlic and oil),…
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The cultural and culinary opposite to the all-day English breakfasts of Tenerife's southern resorts, this neighbourhood institution makes no allowances…
Bologna
Arrive at opening time and you'll find jovial artisan gelato-makers hard at work loading the morning's creations into the display case, from silky-smooth…
Valencia
Just below street level, this modishly styled white-and-grey dining room sees some wonderful things done with seafood in particular. Lienzo means canvas,…
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