Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Occupying a Grade II–listed building fitted with its original counter, glass cabinets and wooden drawers, this charismatic cafe still looks a lot like the…
Must-see restaurants in Western Europe
Évora
This tiny family-run restaurant serves exquisitely prepared Portuguese dishes using high-quality products. Start with sauté shrimp with garlic or stuffed…
Lyon & the Rhône Valley
André is the less formal but still stunning bistro side of Anne-Sophie Pic's gastronomic empire. The fabulous-value menu always involves seasonal, fresh…
The West End
Reached through a wonderful sculpture-filled garden, twin-Michelin-starred Greenhouse is a mainstay of Mayfair luxury dining. The tasting menus are only…
Yonne
This recently launched spin-off of Au Fil du Zinc, Chablis' top table, offers the classic bistronomique experience – gastronomic dining with bistro…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
At this circus school's casual cafe, the decidedly creative menu of Chef Bertílio Gomes is served alongside views worth writing home about. His modern…
Bordeaux
At home in a waterfront hangar opposite La Cité du Vin, this gleaming state-of-the-art market hall is a fantastic spot to grab a quick gourmet bite. Some…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Casablanca native Rabea Esserghini runs a one-woman show at the wonderful Flor da Laranja. Service is slow, but the cosy North African ambience and…
County Cork
Part of the famous Ballymaloe House empire, this always busy cafe serves freshly prepared seasonal and organic produce from its own farms and gardens (and…
Brussels
The decor is minimal with bright pops of colour. The focus here is very much on the food, created by a French-influenced Korean chef. Everything is served…
Bath
The Oven is, without doubt, the best pizzeria in Bath, a slice of Italian hosting with a warm atmosphere and wafts of basil. Using local produce and high…
North & West Coast
One of the Highlands’ most picturesque places for a pint or a romantic away-from-it-all stay (doubles £120), the Glenelg Inn has tables in a lovely garden…
Southern Highlands & Islands
Attached to Skipness House, near the castle, this place has a great summer scene on a fine day, serving no-frills but delicious local fish and shellfish…
Normandy
Tucked down a narrow lane just a short stroll from the marina, this delightful spot serves up market-fresh fare that highlights delicacies from the region…
Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
The biggest lure of this impressive delicatessen is its mind-boggling array of saucissons d'Auvergne, local dried sausage in incarnations from duck to…
Colmar
Discreetly tucked away at the back of a courtyard in a 15th-century house and with pretty garden seating when the weather is fine, L'Arpège places the…
York
Mr P’s specialises in imaginative small plates, deli meats and cheeses, with a quality wine list – not what you’d expect from its touristy location. It's…
The West End
Surely this is one of the best French bistros in London, with meat dishes such as confit duck leg or Dover sole cooked to perfection, sauces perfectly…
Canterbury
It’s no mean feat to be declared ‘Kent Tearoom of the Year’, but this swish 1930s cafe was awarded the accolade in 2015. It offers hungry shoppers big…
Waterfront Fishouse Restaurant
Oban
Waterfront is housed on the top floor of a converted seamen’s mission, and the stylish, unfussy decor, bathed by the summer evening sun, does little to…
Bayeux
Near the cathedral, this friendly, welcoming eatery whips up creative, beautifully prepared dishes that highlight the Norman bounty without pretension…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Prices at this elegant cream-coloured restaurant are a serious bargain and the lunchtime menu is an absolute steal. Dishes are true works of art: on-the…
Oxford
Oxford’s not renowned for high-end, cutting-edge cuisine, so if you’re crying out for a few foams, mousses, funny-shaped plates and bumpy slates, make…
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
River Cafe makes the most of glorious Wye frontage in the little town of Glasbury, 5 miles southwest of Hay. The dining room is open and airy, with a…
Brighton & Hove
For a decent pint and unimaginably good food, walk a few streets up from the busy North Laine shopping area to the Pond. Loved by locals and welcoming to…
Glasgow
This has such cachet as the Southside's, if not the city's, best cafe, that you'll be waiting in line most days. It's worth the enforced contemplation…
Aljezur
Adjacent to the ruined fortress of Arrifana, O Paulo has a romantic covered terrace with majestic clifftop views as far as Cabo de São Vicente. The vistas…
The West End
You can see the stars of the show before you even walk in, as tiny dough pockets ready to be made into xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) are kneaded at speed…
Jersey
Even if you don't stay at the hotel, dining here is a wonderful experience. Romance your sweetie over beautifully presented seafood in the subtly lit, oak…
Corte
Unless you exude the same hip youthful vibe as the staff and other customers, you may feel a little unwelcome in this cooler-than-thou hangout. Stick with…
Galway City
Set in an olive-green building with exposed stone, bare timbers, fresh flowers and a glass-roofed atrium, this rustic West End spot is a fantastic place…
Annecy
A talented husband-and-wife team runs the show at this intimate Michelin-starred restaurant. Their passion shines through in the service, wine list and…
Paris
A perpetual favourite, Le Hide is a tiny neighbourhood bistro serving scrumptious traditional French fare: lobster bisque with shaved black truffles, veal…
Miragaia
What's not to love about the sensational views over the rooftops and down to the river from the terrace of this tucked-away cafe, fitted out with a…
Amsterdam
A sign on the wall reads ‘eat beans, not beings’ at this creative vegan restaurant opposite the water, with so much more than beans on the menu. Start…
Metz
Winningly fresh ingredients shine in regional cuisine, matched with an impressive array of wines, at Les Copains d'Abord. Dishes such as pike-perch with…
Marseille
There are plenty of ice-cream shops around Marseille, but there’s only one that sells black ice cream (coloured by vanilla pods, which lend a unique,…
Metz
Combining the historic backdrop of a 16th-century townhouse with the lighting, bohemian flair and subtly spiced cuisine of Morocco, this is one of Metz’…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
With 120 French cheeses, this fromagerie (cheese shop) is a fabulous place to stock up and taste them at its on-site bar à fromages (cheese bar). Let the…
Paris
A pretty lavender and fuchsia-pink façade fronts this much-welcomed cafe and cake shop where everything is 100% vegan, gluten-free – and raw. Enticing nut…
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