Miragaia
The marble bistro tables, Thonet chairs, soft lighting, arched windows and creeping foliage at cool Mistu are redolent of a more graceful age. Two friends…
Must-see restaurants in Western Europe
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Consistently hailed as the best crêperie in northern Paris (it's been around since 1976), old-world Pen-Ty is well worth the detour. Book ahead to enjoy…
The West End
An extravagant gilt-and-parquet jewellery box within the Hotel Café Royal, the Oscar Wilde Lounge – dating from 1865 and named after its most famous…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Four to five organic soups made daily at 'the soup bar' always include vegetarian and vegan options. Choices might include goat's cheese, thyme and…
Amsterdam
With pristine fruit and veg stacked up outside, Sterk Staaltje is worth entering just to breathe in the scent of the foodstuffs, with a fine range of…
Wallonia
On the main square this renowned upmarket restaurant serves painstakingly prepared modern dishes that draw foodies from near and far. Multicourse feasts…
Glasgow
Huge windows fronting the street reveal this outstanding eatery specialising in gastronomic delights and lazy afternoons. Lots of little spaces filled…
Vila Nova de Gaia
Superfriendly service, big views across the Douro to Ribeira, and a menu crammed with well-executed Portuguese classics – Iberian pork, petiscos (tapas),…
Amsterdam
Set up by two Aussies, this stylish neighbourhood cafe opposite the zoo has you covered any time of the day. Brunch on smashed avo on toast, enjoy all-day…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Raw Jersey milk, organic eggs and fresh fruit, and wild herbs from southern France go into this Provençal ice-cream maker's sublime glaces (ice creams)…
Alsace
Market-driven menus and a cocoon-like setting of dark-wood panelling and lamp lighting draw locals to À l'Agneau. This family-run affair serves…
Paris
In salvaging this history-steeped spot within a 16th-century building, star chef Daniel Rose pays homage to the former wholesale markets, erstwhile…
Glasgow
This upstairs dining room in a historic Merchant City building has real wow factor with superhigh ceilings, leadlights, ornamental fireplaces and 19th…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Charming Ingrid has resurrected the 16th-century Portuguese staple of castella – a beautiful sponge cake that Portuguese explorers brought to Japan, where…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Sébastien Mauvieux, famed for his baguettes, also bakes outstanding corn bread, rye and seasonal chestnut loaves and other varieties of pain at his…
Évora
Vegetarians (and Portuguese livestock) will be thankful for this veggie-popping paradise. Pedro, the owner, gives a wonderful twist to traditional…
Lyon & the Rhône Valley
A great find, in the village of Lapeyrouse, about 5km southwest of Villars-les-Dombes. Le Comptoir des Dombes feels both relaxed and elegant, with…
Latin Quarter
Latin Quarter students pack out this sandwicherie (sandwich bar) at lunchtime and for good reason. Delicious, made-to-measure sandwiches embrace dozens of…
Ribeira
Rock star chef José Avillez' latest venture is a welcome fixture on Porto's gastro scene. A bright, contemporary bistro with a retro spin, Cantinho keeps…
Corsica
You’d never guess from its crisp modern appearance, with huge sea-facing windows and outdoor terrace, but this family-run restaurant has been open since…
Yonne
For a special treat, stop in at this unexpected gastronomic gem in the modest village of L'Isle-sur-Serein, 15km north of Avallon. The classically…
Oxford & the Cotswolds
This breathtaking brasserie conjures its retro setting, in a 1920s cinema, into fabulous art deco glamour, with a delightful daffodil theme from its tiled…
County Antrim
In a bucolic setting 7km southwest of Larne, this 19th-century country pub with open log and peat fires, low ceilings, and live trad sessions on Saturday…
Amsterdam Noord
This cool taqueria serves a small but inspiring menu of tacos, tostadas and quesadillas, alongside tequila-based cocktails, natural wines and fresh juices…
Troyes
A talented husband–wife team shakes the pans at this sweet, intimate bistro in the heart of historic Troyes. Classic French home cooking with a pinch of…
The West End
Chef Jason Atherton's cathedral to haute cuisine (Michelin-starred within six months of opening) is a worthy splurge, especially for those in search of…
Nantes
Follow locals to the iconic bistro of 'chef magicien' Christophe François, who runs this hugely successful locavore address with his wife Véronique…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
It's worth detouring a couple of blocks west of Canal St-Martin to this contemporary corner bistro with lime-green seating on a sunny pavement terrace…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
So beloved is Som Saa that it successfully crowdfunded £700,000 to open its first permanent restaurant in this old fabric warehouse. The menu has expanded…
Marseille
The flagship restaurant of Marseille-born gastronomic star Gérald Passedat, Le Petit Nice is a true dining destination. Set in a 1917 seafront villa on…
Brussels
A fabulous little bakery housed in a gabled building whose cute frontage is painted with a colourful map. There's posh patisserie fodder, as well as…
Rouen
Grab a seat at the horseshoe-shaped bar at this casual but polished eatery located inside Rouen's covered market for uberfresh seafood. Specials change…
Ribeira
Lit by wine-bottle lights, this sweet grocery store, deli and tavern is run with passion by Joana and Sofia. Tour Portugal with your taste buds with their…
North London
An utterly unique London experience: this sustainable social enterprise is set within a spacious climbing centre, itself set within a wildly eccentric…
North Holland & Flevoland
Urk's finest restaurant serves multicourse menus (no à la carte) using seafood landed daily by the fishing fleet out front. Zuiderzee sole with jenever…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
The lunchtime queue stretching halfway down the street from this place says it all. This Parisian favourite, 100% worth the inevitable wait, is the…
Poitiers
Be prepared to dine extremely well at this brilliant modern bistro. Chef Grégory Delhaie roots his cuisine firmly in French tradition, infused with a…
Paris
Mirrored ceilings create a space-defying effect in Jean Paul Gaultier's former flagship, now transformed into a spectacular trattoria. Premium ingredients…
London
Parquet floors, maroon leather seating and rich wood panelling create a clubby atmosphere in this subterranean steakhouse, one of a handful in a London…
Derry (Londonderry)
Stop by this quayside shipping container to sample Kevin Pyke's delectable street food: his signature Notorious PIG (pulled pork, crispy slaw, beetroot…
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