Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
With the smell of woodsmoke in the chill mountain air, O Albertino completes the scene perfectly: a cosy stone-walled restaurant specialising in delicious…
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
With the smell of woodsmoke in the chill mountain air, O Albertino completes the scene perfectly: a cosy stone-walled restaurant specialising in delicious…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Run by the same team as neighbouring neobistro Semilla, this buzzing no-reservation wine bar serves creative small plates (smoked artichoke with hazelnut…
Uzès
At this Michelin-starred restaurant inside La Maison d'Uzès, Chef Christophe Ducros works his magic with seasonal sun-ripened local produce such as…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
With its old signage, it might look like just another 'restaurant Chinois' (Chinese restaurant) on the fringe of multicultural Belleville, but look again…
Lille
Charred aromas waft from this former barber shop (hence the name, the Smoking Barber), which now houses a ground-floor butcher and upstairs restaurant…
Groningen
Creative fresh pasta dishes are the order of the day at this appealing trattoria with vivacious Roman-in-Groningen Valerio Pizzonia running the show. Be…
Paris
Families flock to this island bistro, which features a rustic cockerel theme celebrating the French national symbol and chef Steven Rouquier in the…
The West End
The informal sibling of the grand Mitteleuropean Delaunay next door, the Counter goes full Vienna with Sachertorte (dark-chocolate iced cake filled with…
The West End
Specialising in the cuisines of Goa and Kerala, this Michelin-starred restaurant might serve the best and most inventive Indian food in London. While the…
North London
As authentic a Chinese restaurant as you'll find in London (it's usually full of Chinese diners – a good sign), Yipin specialises in the spicy and…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Mint-green wrought-iron chairs and tables line the pavement outside the 'plant slaughterhouse' (it occupies a former butcher shop), while the light,…
Bordeaux
St-Michel's legendary bakery has been in the biz for over a century. House specialities include moist bread loaves studded with dried fruit, escargots …
Silves
Wrought-iron chairs fill the traditional blue-and-white tiled interior and pavement terrace at this atmospheric cafe. House-baked treats include bolos de…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
With its polished concrete floors, raw stone walls and ginger-hued banquette seating, this contemporary neighbourhood cafe-restaurant is a brilliant space…
Paris
Opened in 1730 by Nicolas Stohrer, the Polish pastry chef of queen consort Marie Leszczyńska (wife of Louis XV), this place offers house-made specialities…
Amsterdam
With outdoor seating on leafy Bosboom Toussaintstraat, and a warm pop-art-orange interior, this contemporary restaurant serves sophisticated Italian…
Languedoc-Roussillon
Gilles Goujon’s wonderfully relaxed Auberge du Vieux Puits is tucked away in the hilltop village of Fontjoncouse, between Narbonne and Perpignan. Goujon’s…
Glasgow
In Merchant City, this cafe was once part of the old cheese market. It's been pulling in the punters for years and attracts an interesting mix of die-hard…
Bonifacio
At this cute wood-beamed hole-in-the-wall, just up from the tourist office, gregarious owner Jean-Marie whips up no-nonsense Corsican classics, from veal…
Paris
Launched by multi-Michelin-starred chef Alain Ducasse, 'floating restaurant' Ducasse sur Seine sails through the city past icons such as the Louvre at…
Épernay
Sidling up to Épernay’s theatre, Le Théâtre raises a curtain on a delightfully old-school brasserie with splashes of high-ceilinged art-nouveau charm. The…
Loch Lomond
Don't miss this low-ceilinged howff (drinking den), just north of Ardlui, with its smoke-blackened stone, kilted bartenders, and walls adorned with moth…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Footsteps from the Musée d'Orsay, behind a dark-green façade framing original glass window panes, teensy Cuppa is a fabulous find for all-organic…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Inside the opulent NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky (a listed historical monument), this ivory-white dining room with columns, mirrors, gilding and crystal…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
It's hard to argue with the battered, fried goodness at this ideally located fish-and-chip shop near Canal St-Martin. Nothing is frozen here: it's all…
Strasbourg
Tucked away in a Petite France courtyard, this cheerful restaurant is vibrantly graced with the comical paintings of local artists Elisa and Marie-Hélène…
Monsaraz
Perched high above the plains, with views reaching as far as Spain, this stone-built tavern is a rustic, wonderfully family-friendly spot. Good honest…
Évora
Poke around the old Moorish quarter to find some of Évora’s finest food and wine – gastronomes believe this is Évora’s culinary shrine. Owner Domingos…
Paris
Consistently hailed as one of Paris' best (and most atmospheric) bistros, 'the Plate' is the culinary powerhouse of chef David Rathgeber, from Auvergne…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
History infuses Anahi, a 1920s butcher that became an '80s fashion-magnet steakhouse and is now overseen by rare meat importer and restaurateur Riccardo…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
With vintage ceiling fans, potted plants, a wonderful glass rotunda and spectacular rooftop terrace, this bright brasserie-style cafe provides a welcome…
Belém
It's now worth tucking into Centro Cultural de Belém for something other than performances and contemporary art: 22 flavours of Lisbon's best Roman-style…
Southeast Wales
This traditional inn – with its old stone fireplace, low ceiling beams and burnished copper bar – has become head chef Stephen Terry's showcase for the…
North York Moors National Park
Goodies plucked from the gardens take centre stage at this whimsical cafe housed in vine-draped Victorian greenhouses within creepers distance of Helmsley…
Miragaia
For a special dinner in Miragaia with ringside views of the river, Digby in the flash new Torel Avantgarde hotel comes up trumps. Service is attentive…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Salted caramels, gourmet Bourdier butter, artisan jams, organic blé noir (buckwheat flour) and cider are among the Breton treats in store at this upmarket…
Ajaccio
With its modern French cuisine and elegant setting, it’s no wonder A Nepita keeps winning plaudits and loyal followers. While it makes a nice change from…
Haarlem
All-organic dishes are vegetarian and many are vegan and/or gluten-free at this laid-back contemporary cafe on leafy Breestraat. It doesn't take…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Inside a charming gabled canal house, this split-level space has soaring brick walls, recycled timbers and mezzanine seating. Savoury galettes (made with…
Paris
Since 1942, this exceedingly elegant Triangle d'Or restaurant has hosted style icons (including Audrey Hepburn) and is still a superlative choice for a…
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