Must-see restaurants in Western Europe

  • Belle's Kitchen

    County Donegal

    This nautically themed, family-friendly restaurant serves breakfast until noon, then an extensive menu of sandwiches, salads, burgers, fish and chips,…

  • Bridge Bar

    County Donegal

    The Bridge Bar is one of those lovely old country pubs you specifically came to Ireland to seek out. Its excellent restaurant (open weekend evenings only)…

  • Au Fil de l'Eau

    The Dordogne

    It's well worth stopping in the nondescript village of Couze St-Front for the warm welcome and riverside dining at Au Fil de l'Eau. Jazzy tunes tinkle as…

  • Sheridans Cheesemongers

    Galway City

    Heavenly aromas waft from this fabulous cheesemongers filled with superb local and international cheeses. But the real secret is up a narrow flight of…

  • Anga

    Montpellier

    Drop in to this sweet little gourmet neo-bistro for top-notch market cuisine concocted by a trio of hipsters. The tiny menu changes every day and always…

  • A Peixaria

    Aveiro

    It might not be the easiest to get to but there's never a shortage of diners at this no-frills fish restaurant, reckoned by many to be the best in the…

  • Purple Poppadom

    Cardiff

    Trailblazing a path for 'nouvelle Indian' cuisine, chef and author Anand George adds his own twist to dishes from all over the subcontinent – from Kashmir…

  • Lemon Tree

    County Donegal

    This family-run restaurant is widely considered one of the best places in the county to sample contemporary Donegal cooking. The innovative menu offers an…

  • Fishers Bistro

    Leith

    This cosy little restaurant, tucked beneath a 17th-century signal tower, is one of the city's best seafood places. The menu ranges widely in price, from…

  • Cafe Sia

    Skye

    Serving everything from eggs Benedict and cappuccino to cocktails and seafood specials, this appealing cafe specialises in wood-fired pizzas (also…

  • Designs

    Dumfries & Galloway

    This excellent cafe under a gallery and shop is the best spot in town for a coffee, with cosy wood fittings offset by a garden space out the back. There's…

  • Square Table

    County Cork

    The sisters who run this cosy little restaurant are passionate about Irish produce, as shown in a menu that puts local seafood, pork and beef, Gubbeen…

  • Chez Arrambide

    St-Jean Pied de Port

    This two-Michelin-starred restaurant at the Hôtel des Pyrénées is renowned for miles around, and is where chef Firmin Arrambide works wonders with market…

  • Olde Castle Bar

    County Donegal

    This ever-busy pub off the Diamond serves some of the area's best food. Look for classics such as Donegal Bay oysters or mussels, Irish stew and seafood…

  • Horse

    Dartmoor National Park

    You've got to love a place that bills itself as a 'pub and nosebag'. Despite the village location, this is a hip gastropub that wouldn't feel out of place…

  • L'Espace PH3

    Lyon & the Rhône Valley

    Overseen by two-Michelin-starred chef Patrick Henriroux, L'Espace PH3 offers an affordable gastronomic menu, serving a small selection of French classics…

  • L'Atelier des Gourmets

    Rennes

    This very smart bistro garners serious accolades in a city where talent is in no short supply and competition is fierce. The chef has created a choice…

  • Creelers

    Skye

    Broadford has several places to eat but one really stands out: Creelers is a small, bustling restaurant (refurbished in 2018) that serves some of the best…

  • Caves Madeleine

    Beaune

    Focusing on fresh-from-the-farm meat and vegetables produced within a 100km radius of Beaune, this cosy little restaurant changes its menu daily. Reserve…

  • Le Pily

    Normandy

    Young chef Pierre Marion is at the helm of the town's best restaurant, which has been serving Cherbourg gastronomes for over a decade. Expect a lively…

  • The Shore

    Kirkwall

    This popular harbourside place is a convivial spot with a helpful attitude. It offers high-standard bar meals and excellent evening meals in the…

  • Zuni

    Kilkenny City

    Among Kilkenny's most stylish and busiest restaurants, Zuni is sophisticated yet informal, with a kitchen that elevates humble comfort food such as black…

  • Five Fields

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    The inventive British prix fixe cuisine, consummate service and enticingly light and inviting decor are hard to resist at this triumphant Chelsea…

  • Olde Glen Bar & Restaurant

    County Donegal

    Authentic down to its original 1700s stone floor, this traditional pub serves a fine pint, while its farmhouse-style restaurant serves outstanding…

  • Picnic Fayre

    Norfolk

    A deli to ditch the diet for, crammed full of imaginative versions of English picnic classics – pork pies with chorizo, sausages smothered with sweet…

  • Pimlico Fresh

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    This chirpy two-room cafe will see you right, whether you need breakfast (French toast, bowls of porridge laced with honey, banana, maple syrup or yoghurt…

  • Lieven

    Bruges

    You'll need to book ahead for a table at this extremely popular, excellent-value Belgian bistro. It works wonders with local ingredients, and is…

  • Wijnbistro Di Vino

    Ostend

    The product of one man's hard work, this intimate candlelit wine-bistro reflects its owner's passion for food and wine. The menu is simple (fish or meat),…

  • A Casa Corsa

    Corsica

    With a prime location – and outdoor tables – on gorgeous place Paoli, this wine bar does a brisk trade in salads, cheese and charcuterie platters and…

  • La Rossettisserie

    Nice

    Roast meat is the order of the day here: make your choice from beef, chicken, veal or lamb, and pair it with a choice of mashed or sautéed potatoes,…

  • La Table du Brocanteur

    Colmar

    Tucked down a backstreet, this half-timbered house is decorated with milk pails, clogs and an attic’s worth of other rustic knick-knacks. Bright flavours…

  • Philippe Redon

    Limoges

    Book ahead for a spot at this romantic modern restaurant that serves some of the best food in the region. Dishes incorporate fresh seasonal produce from…

  • Restaurant La Vieille Tour

    Yonne

    Adjacent to the clock tower at the entrance to the historic centre, young chefs Laurens and Hélène serve a delicious, unpretentious and ever-changing menu…

  • Nautique

    Guernsey

    Looking out over the marina, this is one of Guernsey's best spots for seafood. Oysters, scallops, lobster and fresh fish are overwhelmingly represented…

  • O Marquês

    Viana do Castelo

    A tremendous backstreet find, this place is absolutely jammed with locals for the platos do dia. Think baked cod with white beans or roasted turkey leg…

  • Inn at Whitewell

    Northwest England

    Head chef Jamie Cadman specialises in exquisitely prepared and presented traditional English game dishes such as whole roast Goosnargh corn-fed poussin…

  • Chalet

    County Mayo

    The proprietors of Keem Bay Fish Products have been serving up their acclaimed smoked local salmon and other delicacies at this restaurant for decades…

  • Wednesday & Saturday Market

    The Dordogne

    Périgueux’ wonderful street markets explode into action on Wednesday and Saturday, taking over place du Coderc, place de la Clautre and place de l…

  • Pierhouse Hotel

    Southern Highlands & Islands

    The excellent restaurant at the Pierhouse Hotel enjoys a view across the water to Lismore, and specialises in local seafood and game. The bar menu also…

  • Musicker

    Southern Highlands & Islands

    This cool little cafe serves Bute's best coffee, alongside a range of home baking, soups and sandwiches with imaginative fillings. It also sells CDs,…

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