Must-see restaurants in Western Europe

  • Halles Vauban

    Perpignan

    If only every market was like this. Renovated and now a temple to fresh local produce, this is the kind of place where you pop in for a pastry and emerge…

  • Eat Toast

    Dartmoor National Park

    It's a winning combination: a quirky gift shop that shares a cavernous, brick-lined space with a laid-back cafe. The aroma of freshly ground coffee fills…

  • Juniors Deli & Cafe

    Dublin

    Cramped and easily mistaken for any old cafe, Juniors is hardly ordinary. Designed to imitate a New York deli, the food (Italian-influenced, all locally…

  • Reeve's

    Exmoor National Park

    The eponymous chef at seriously stylish Reeve's is an award winner. No wonder: the complex creations here truly showcase Exmoor produce. Opt for lemon…

  • Lingholm Kitchen

    Keswick

    What a setting this splendid cafe has: in a delightful walled garden on the Lingholme Estate, with a 30m glass wall that presents cinematic views of…

  • Bayview Restaurant

    Aran Islands

    At Bayview there's local art on the walls, and a deal of artistry on the plates. Beautifully presented dishes might feature Aran goat's cheese with baked…

  • Ancient Mariner

    Exmoor National Park

    The Mariner brings a burst of shipwreck chic to Lynmouth, thanks to a copper bar top, curved ship's decking and a figurehead that isn't entirely clothed…

  • L’Arôme

    The Luberon

    Lodged in a charming vaulted cellar in Bonnieux, L’Arôme is a pricey but prestigious address, run by well-respected chef Jean-Michel Pagès. The menu…

  • Hix Oyster & Fish House

    Dorset

    Expect sweeping views of the Cobb and dazzling food at this superstylish, open-plan cabin. Lyme Bay shellfish soup comes with pastis liqueur; local…

  • De Stoepa

    Bruges

    A gem of a place in a peaceful residential setting. It's got a slightly hippie/Buddhist ambience; oriental statues, terracotta-coloured walls, a metal…

  • Uluru Bar & Grill

    Counties Down & Armagh

    Aussie-run Uluru brings a bit of antipodean flair to Armagh, with Indigenous art on the walls and a menu that includes Bondi burgers (melted Brie and…

  • Restaurant Le Pim'pi

    Biarritz

    A small and resolutely old-fashioned place unfazed by all the razzamatazz around it. The daily specials are chalked up on a blackboard – most are of the…

  • Rising Sun

    Exmoor National Park

    At the harbourside Rising Sun, they delight in showcasing not only Exmoor meat and veg but also the seafood landed on this rugged shore. Seasonal treats…

  • Café 1

    Inverness

    Café 1 is a friendly, appealing bistro with candlelit tables amid elegant blond-wood and wrought-iron decor. There is an international menu based on…

  • Hungry Monk

    County Mayo

    With the warmest of welcomes, this simple cafe with bright colours and artfully mismatched, distressed furniture is a perfect refuge on a misty day…

  • Chez Paco

    Collioure

    Chez Paco is a snazzy tapas bar tucked in a backstreet away from the madding crowd along the seafront. The tapas (cheese, meat, fish and charcuterie) are…

  • Manifesto

    Dublin

    A table at this tiny Italian joint, which has a loyal legion of fans, is worth the wait. Pizzas are expertly charred with carefully curated toppings like…

  • Taste

    Dorset

    One of Dorchester's best, buzziest brunch and lunch spots has fleets of fans thanks to a buy-local ethos and emphasis on superfresh sustainable…

  • Bar Pepito

    North London

    This tiny, intimate Andalusian bodega specialises in sherry and tapas. Novices fear not: the staff are on hand to advise. They're also experts at food…

  • La Pente Douce

    Toulouse

    La Pente Douce is always packed, generally with gourmet locals who love their food. Smiling chefs in the open kitchen mesmerise with superb dishes like…

  • Livraria Centésima Página

    Braga

    Tucked inside Centésima Página, an absolutely splendid bookshop with foreign-language titles, this charming cafe serves a rotating selection of tasty…

  • Le Café de la Panacée

    Montpellier

    Occupying the top floor of an art gallery, this super-cool venture is an atmospheric spot for digging into superb market-driven dishes. Although the menu…

  • Villa Laetitia

    The Dordogne

    Book ahead for a seat with in-the-know locals in the soft, cream-stone dining room where charming waitstaff serve delicious local cuisine, made in the…

  • Select Stores

    County Dublin

    This long-established food emporium has been transformed into a one-stop shop for all things good for you: the award-winning kitchen rolls out veggie…

  • Chez Bébelle

    Languedoc-Roussillon

    Chez Bébelle is legendary for its convivial atmosphere and top-quality meat dishes, all served with homemade fries and tasty salads. It's the perfect spot…

  • Les Truffières

    The Dordogne

    Reserve ahead for fantastic local cuisine prepared by lively Yanick and his son Aurélian on a farm in the hills above Trémolat. The dining room feels like…

  • Clarke's Seafood Delicatessen

    County Mayo

    Couldn't catch a salmon? The wizards at award-winning Clarke's will sell you their house oak-smoked salmon in myriad forms, plus all manner of other…

  • Shabby Chic Corner

    The Dordogne

    Wonderful Nathalie has a lovely sewing atelier and shop around the corner, and a quaint, country-French-style salon de thé (tearoom) here. She bakes…

  • Green Lab

    Montpellier

    We defy you not to walk into this easy-to-miss joint in the heart of the old town and not instantly be tempted by the wonderful falafels and delicious…

  • Charlie Friday's

    Exmoor National Park

    A funky, friendly hang-out serving melt-in-your-mouth pastries, thick sarnies, tasty nachos and fair-trade two-shot espresso that really packs a punch…

  • Murphy Blacks

    County Clare

    The county's produce stars on Murphy Blacks' menu: Clare lamb cooked in cider and cream; Loop Head crab hotpot; St Tola goat's cheese tart. It's regularly…

  • Pomperlut

    Bruges

    Opposite the lovely Koningin Astridpark, with a fine outdoor terrace and a cosy dark-wood interior, this popular bistro serves traditional Belgian food…

  • De Ruyffelaer

    Ypres

    Traditional local dishes are served in an adorable wood-panelled interior with old chequerboard floors and brocante (vintage) decor including dried…

  • La Vague d’Or

    St-Tropez

    Triple-starred chef Arnaud Donckele has established a gastronomic temple at the Résidence de la Pinède: expect exquisite ingredients treated with the…

  • Casa da Chá da Boa Nova

    Porto

    Casa da Chá da Boa Nova is a sight to behold, with the views from the giant windows almost as dramatic as the colorful and delicate dishes served. With two…

  • Cantina de Ventozelo

    Porto

    Accessible by a small boat from Porto, Quinta de Ventozelo, a vineyard hotel with spectacular views of the green terraces from every corner, Cantina de…

  • Boa Nova Tea House exterior

    Boa Nova Tea House

    Porto

    Designed by Portuguese architect titan Álvaro Siza Vieira and with star chef Rui Paula at the helm, this Michelin-starred restaurant perches alluringly on…

  • Hortense & Humus

    Brussels

    With a Sistine Chapel–style ceiling and gold trimmed furniture, H&H is a real treat that serves haute vegetarian cuisine such as salt-crust baked swede…

  • Alma

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    Two-Michelin–starred Henrique Sá Pessoa's flagship Alma is one of Portugal's destination restaurants and, in our humble opinion, Lisbon's best gourmet…

  • Feitoria

    Belém

    A defining dining experience awaits at chef João Rodrigues' slick, contemporary, Michelin-starred restaurant overlooking the riverfront. Rich textures and…

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