Must-see restaurants in Western Europe

  • Prithvi

    Oxford & the Cotswolds

    Prithvi's top-notch service and minimal monochrome style perfectly match its elegant, immaculate modern cuisine. While rooted in Indian traditions –…

  • Hakkasan Hanway Place

    The West End

    Inaugurating glamorous Cantonese dining in London in 2001, Hakkasan now has offspring throughout Asia, the Middle East and the US, yet it still puts…

  • Double Dragon

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Sisters Tatiana and Katia Levha, who run nearby bistro Le Servan, fire up the spice on organic produce at this on-trend place. Barbecued duck hearts, pan…

  • Taberna da Rua das Flores

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    You'll have to get past the owner's unfortunate 'My way or the highway' attitude, but if you do, this tiny throwback tavern does a daily-changing, locally…

  • Le Petit Pan

    Paris

    Parisians working in the 'hood fill this casual bistro to bursting at lunchtime thanks to a fantastic-value lunchtime menu, but it's after dusk that the…

  • Grand Café

    Leeuwarden

    Aptly named, this contemporary eatery is grand in every sense. Its building, a red-brick post office from 1903, is glorious inside and out. Dining covers…

  • Ember Yard

    The West End

    The parillas of Spain, asadors of the Basque country and BBQs of Italy inspire the food at this stylish restaurant, decked out in polished timber, and…

  • La Table d'Elisa

    Lille, Flanders & the Somme

    Seafood dominates at this green awning–shaded bistro: inventive preparations might include maple syrup–marinated, sesame seed coated salmon, seared…

  • Bridges

    Medieval Centre & Red Light District

    Celebrated Amsterdam chef Ron Blaauw is one of the gastronomic heavyweights behind this Michelin-starred restaurant in a historical setting on Amsterdam's…

  • Les Enfants Terribles

    Wallonia

    In a sleek, modern space with red walls, upbeat jazz and a glass-fronted open kitchen out the back, this friendly restaurant serves excellent bistro…

  • Clown Bar

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    The former staff dining room of the city's winter circus, the 1852-built Cirque d’Hiver, is a historic monument with colourful clown-themed ceramics and…

  • For the Love of Food

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    This groundbreaking place, opened in late 2019, is all about sustainability and innovation. Dubbed Paris' first chef-incubator restaurant for 'curious…

  • O Tachadas

    Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela

    On closer inspection, this seemingly undistinguished tasca near Santos train station reveals some very serious carnivorous happenings. There are other…

  • Páteo do Petisco

    Cascais

    To escape the high prices and tourist masses in the old town, head out to this local favourite in the Torre neighbourhood. It's a buzzing place, with a…

  • Hoppers

    The West End

    All bare brick and spice-box tones, this snug Sri Lankan is the real deal: serving bowl-shaped hoppers (fermented-rice pancakes) alongside karis (curries)…

  • Claus

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Right Bank breakfast king Claus has crossed the river to take up Left Bank residence across the street from St-Germain's chic market. Instagram-worthy…

  • Brasserie Zédel

    The West End

    This restaurant in the renovated art-deco ballroom of a former hotel may be the most French brasserie north of Calais. Favourites include choucroute…

  • Food Market

    Annecy

    Snaking along rue Ste-Claire, this open-air food market reels you in with the scent of garlic-fried frogs' legs and Savoyard cheeses. Honey, homemade…

  • Pierre Sang

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    At Top Chef finalist Pierre Sang's flagship, modern French cuisine has a strong fusion lilt thanks to his French and Korean background, and the vibe is…

  • Nunes Real Marisqueira

    Belém

    Flee the crowded sidewalks of Belém's epicentre for this modern and excellent seafooder a bit down the road, where stacks of top-notch fish and…

  • Nooitgedagt

    Friesland

    With its name roughly translating as ‘Something you'd never think of’, you can expect a unique experience at this stylish cafe in a wine warehouse from…

  • Cavens Arms

    Dumfries & Galloway

    Engaging staff, 10 real ales on tap and a warm, contented buzz make this a legendary Dumfries pub. Generous portions of typical pub nosh backed by a long…

  • Au Pied de Fouet

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    This buzzing pocket-sized address with checked tablecloths and mezzanine seating is the real deal. Timeless French dishes such as confit de canard (slow…

  • Seasons

    Bordeaux

    This retro food truck – a French-manufactured Citroën HY – is worth tracking down; the week's schedule is on its website. Sydney chef Tristan and savvy…

  • Nau Palatina

    Sintra

    Sintra's friendliest and most welcoming restaurant is a travel-highlight star in the making. Congenial owner Zé's creative tapas are as slightly off…

  • Hero

    Paris

    The creative team behind Le Mary Céleste and Glass have also designed this unique drinking and dining space. Hero cooks up yangnyeom (crispy fried Korean…

  • Crêperie de St-Germain

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Scoffing a finger-licking crêpe in the street, slathered in warm chocolate Nutella or sweet crème de marron (chestnut paste), is a Parisian essential…

  • Sugar Blue

    Nantes

    Everything is fait maison (homemade) at this fashionable millennial cafe with bold turquoise-painted brick wall, excellent specialist-roasted coffee and…

  • Blini

    Vila Nova de Gaia

    Overseen by Portuguese star chef José Cordeiro, the Blini is a chic newcomer to Gaia. The reflective cube perches atop a historic town house, its…

  • Taberna Tosca

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    A peaceful retreat from the nearby Rua Nova do Carvalho mayhem, Tosca is an enticing spot for Portuguese tapas and bold Douro reds (but don't be afraid to…

  • Geflipt

    De Pijp

    Competition is fierce for the best burgers in this food-driven neighbourhood, but Geflipt is a serious contender. In a stripped-back, industrial-chic…

  • Oenosteria

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Vintage tables and chairs only add to the charm of this stylish, industrial-styled eatery – the cave à manger (wine-bar-meets-tapas bar) arm of Casa Bini …

  • Wilde Zwijnen

    Amsterdam

    The name means 'wild boar' and there's usually game on the menu in season at this modern Dutch restaurant. With pale walls and wood tables, the restaurant…

  • Le Bel Ordinaire

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall open shelves lined with bottles and gourmet products (hams, cheeses, shellfish, preserves, straw baskets of farm eggs and…

  • Au Pied de Fouet

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    At this tiny, lively, cherry-red bistro, wholly classic dishes such as entrecôte (steak), confit de canard (duck cooked slowly in its own fat) with creamy…

  • Pistola y Corazon

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    This lively hipster taqueria is a godsend of authentic Mexican street tacos (carnitas, cochinita pibil, carne asada, al pastor etc), served among tweaked…

  • French Bastards

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Traditional treats such as pains au chocolat (chocolate-filled pastries) sit alongside innovations like 'cruffins' (a cross between croissants and muffins…

  • Momo

    The West End

    Overflowing with cushions and lamps, and staffed by tambourine-playing waiters, this atmospheric Moroccan restaurant has warm service and dishes as…

  • Tasca da Esquina

    Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela

    Headed by celebrated chef Vitor Sobral, the 'tavern on the corner' serves rich and inventive dishes featuring classic Portuguese ingredients. It's a small…

  • SaQuaNa

    Honfleur

    This celebrated two-Michelin-starred restaurant dazzles with its exquisite, brilliantly inventive dishes. Chef Alexandre Bourdas trained in Japan (sakana…

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