Clermont-Ferrand
Avenue's ever-changing menu focuses on local market produce, lovingly plated with barely a pink peppercorn out of place. Original combinations range from…
Must-see restaurants in Western Europe
Lagos
Perched above pretty Praia do Camilo, this sophisticated restaurant is renowned for its high-quality seafood dishes. Specialities include razor clams,…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Brothers Axel and Arnaud, who have worked at some of Paris' top addresses, run this rustic-chic wine bar with barrels, timber tables and a wood-burning…
Troyes
A 10-minute amble east of central Troyes, on the banks of the Seine, this artsy, family-friendly cafe brims with books, board games, art and mismatched…
Edinburgh
This superb neighbourhood bistro, with French chef and wait staff, and two-thirds of its top-quality produce sourced in Scotland (one-third imported from…
Auvergne
A rare healthy-eating gem in the heart of one of France's major cheese regions, Florence's crêperie delights with friendly, personalised service and a…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Just arriving at your table here is a memorable ride, sliding past an enormous illustration from Ana Gil, a beautiful prosecco bar and minimalist copper…
Avignon
This gastronomic temple is a great option for a très Français fine-dining experience. Overseen by chef supremo Thierry Baucher, it's particularly known…
Bayeux
On a street lined with restaurants, L'Alchimie has a simple but elegant design that takes nothing from the beautifully presented dishes. Choose from the…
Nice
Chilled and classy Café Paulette has become one of the Petit Marais's favourite hang-outs since opening in 2017. Part cafe, part convivial lunch spot and…
The West End
Below Arthur Probsthain, a family-run bookshop specialising in Oriental and African art and culture since 1903, you'll find this intimate, chatty, timber…
Versailles
For an appropriately sumptuous meal in this stately town, Michelin-starred La Table du 11 fits the bill. Dark-blue flooring matches its façade; dishes on…
Miragaia
If you – like the husband and wife owners – love to ride your bicycle, this place is a winner. The artsy cafe has an environmentally friendly ethos,…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
A minimalist, 1950s ambience cocoons discerning diners at Plume ('Feather'), the stylish neobistro of talented young Tunisian chef Youssef Gastli. His…
Nice
A quintessential French bistro, right down to the checked tablecloths, streetside tables and impeccable service – not to mention the handwritten…
Aliados & Bolhão
Tucked away down a narrow alley, this softly lit, family-run restaurant brims with stone-walled, wood-beamed, art-slung nooks. The frequently changing…
The West End
This quietly glamorous restaurant in an otherwise unremarkable Marble Arch hotel remains one of London’s best Italian establishments, and you’re likely to…
Paris
You'll know you're in the vicinity of this takeaway joint when you see crowds of locals munching on giant banh mi (Vietnamese stuffed baguettes), which…
Atlantic Coast
Well away from the tourist crowd, across the river, Poulpette is a deliciously urban neobistro with a faintly industrial decor showcasing local…
Rouen
Citizen is undeniably hip with its black lines, industrial fixtures and groovy tunes playing overhead. More important is the excellent coffee, and the…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Tucked down a narrow Haut Marais side street, this stylish cafe with an interior by celebrity designer Dorothée Meilichzon sees a fashionable lunchtime…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Play table tennis, sit on the side of the bed, glass of Champers in hand, or lounge between bookcases at this apartment-style restaurant in a beautiful…
Aveiro
Maré cheia means ‘high tide’ in Portuguese, but 'cheia' (full) applies equally to this popular seafood eatery. You'll often have to elbow your way through…
Cardiff
Just two minutes from chain restaurants and cultural venues is this understatedly stylish coffee shop. Owned by a friendly Greek couple who adore…
Bordeaux
When the urge for more refined dining strikes, reserve a table at this gourmet address in Saint-Pierre with talented chef David Grangier in the kitchen…
Normandy
A prime place for lunch or dinner, this family-run Norman bistro decked out in sea paraphernalia serves outstanding seafood. Fresh-off-the-boat dishes,…
Southern Highlands & Islands
This fine-dining restaurant at the Crinan Hotel offers gourmet dinners featuring local seafood. The multicourse menu changes monthly and offers choices…
Honfleur
In an eclectic and artfully designed space with an open kitchen, L'Endroit serves beautifully prepared dishes that showcase the bounty of Normandy fields…
Arles
A meal at Jean-Luc Rabanel's nearby flagship restaurant may be too expensive for some, but he knows how to do great bistro dining too. While bearing the…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Opening to a tiny canal-side terrace and decorated with vintage finds from the Noordermarkt and wooden pallets upcycled as furniture, the 'Last Crumb' has…
Auvergne
Smart service and a light gourmet touch bring locals flocking for tables at Bambou et Basilic. Monochrome decor seems designed not to distract from the…
Amsterdam
Frenzi has lots of atmosphere, with its scrubbed wood tables lit with candles and its decorative tiled floor, and serves delicious tapas at dinner –…
Avignon
Having worked at a smorgasbord of high-flying restaurants (including Copenhagen's Noma and Avignon's La Mirande), Jacques Pampiri opened his own place in…
Lyon
The bright purple exterior is an apt introduction to the bold flavours of Chez Albert, a local favourite. Inside, the walls are strung with cooking…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
As authentic as you'd find in Brittany, but with some innovative twists (such as Breton sardines, olive oil and sundried tomatoes, or smoked salmon, dill…
Northwest England
The decor at this higgledy-piggledy pub might be a touch eccentric, but the menu is anything but – with classic British pub grub exalted by classic French…
Mértola
This attractive place in Moreanes, 10km from Mértola on the way to São Domingos, is almost a museum thanks to its antique exhibits (including the local…
The West End
In-house restaurant of the hotel of the same name, itself occupying a beautiful red-brick firehouse from 1889, this splendidly dapper eatery offers…
Faro
Sophisticated twists on Portuguese classics at this stylish restaurant in the old town might include xarém (maize porridge) with Ria Formosa clams,…
Paris
As the name suggests, Adrien Cachot's 16-seat neobistro is off the beaten path, both literally and figuratively. Diners choose between just two options …
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