Must-see restaurants in Western Europe

  • La Cheeserie

    Parc National des Pyrénées

    A fromage-lover's paradise, La Cheeserie whips up a dozen varieties of raclettes and fondues, served with delicacies like magret de canard (seared duck…

  • Carreg Cennen Tearoom

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    Possibly the best castle tearoom anywhere. The farmer-owner's longhorn beef is on the menu in the form of cottage pie and beef salad, plus it serves…

  • Nobu

    The West End

    Book well in advance to chew and view at one of London's greatest celebrity magnets. The food is Japanese-Peruvian (with a heavy emphasis on the former)…

  • Le Majestic

    The Pyrenees

    This smart restaurant serves top-notch French cuisine. It’s formal inside – ice-white tablecloths, razor-sharp napkins, twisted willow – but it suits the…

  • L’Affable

    Cannes

    Fine dining with a price to match, run by experienced chef Jean-Paul Battaglia. The setting is formal – beige chairs and banquette seats, tasteful art on…

  • Deanes at Queen's

    Belfast

    A chilled-out bar and grill from Belfast's top chef, Michael Deane, in what was once Queen's University's staff club. The menu focuses on what can be…

  • A Candella

    Calvi

    Of the few eating options within the citadel, A Candella stands out for the stupendous views from its romantic, golden-hued stone terrace, strewn with…

  • The Little Chartroom

    Leith

    A small restaurant with a big reputation, the Little Chartroom boasts just a few tables and four stools at the bar where you can watch the chefs…

  • Twenty2

    Chester

    The elegant dining room of Edgar House has a fine tasting menu of British classics given a modern twist. The sommelier's wine flights (£34.95) are…

  • Blue Sky

    Anglesey & the North Coast

    Blue Sky cafe hides down an alleyway in a former Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall, but the secret is out: it's hands down the best joint in town for…

  • Brick

    Haarlem

    You can watch Brick's chefs preparing spectacular burgers, steaks and multicourse pan-European menus (wine pairings available) from the street-level…

  • Winstub Le Freiberg

    Alsace

    Brimming with warmth and bonhomie, this winstub is a rustic ensemble of timber beams, red-checked tablecloths, heart-carved wooden chairs and stone walls…

  • Oban Seafood Hut

    Oban

    If you want to savour superb Scottish seafood without the expense of an upmarket restaurant, head for Oban’s famous seafood stall – it’s the green shack…

  • A Casarella

    Corsica

    The prize for Pigna’s best lunch spot can only go to this gorgeous informal cafe, with its tiered terraces and superb views. The menu features tapas-sized…

  • Wheelers Oyster Bar

    Kent

    Squeeze onto a stool by the bar or into the four-table Victorian dining room of this baby-blue and pink restaurant, then choose from the seasonal menu and…

  • Bistro Pastis

    St-Tropez

    With a plum position near the Viex Port and such an obvious name, you'd be forgiven for thinking this bistro was nothing but a tourist trap, but the food…

  • Pete's Eats

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    Pete's Eats is a local institution – a busy, primary-coloured cafe where hikers and climbers swap tips over monster breakfasts and under photos of their…

  • Cantinho Lusitano

    Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela

    Sharing is what this unassuming little place is all about. Its appealing menu of petiscos, such as Azeitão cheese, chorizo, garlic shrimps, pica-pau beef…

  • Chez Canaille

    The Pyrenees

    Hidden down on atmospheric rue de Hédas, Chez Canaille has old-fashioned charm, with burgundy banquettes, red-checked tablecloths and unfussy wooden…

  • Gebr Niemeijer

    Medieval Centre & Red Light District

    This French bakery is a real find near Centraal Station. Take a seat at one of the sturdy wooden tables beneath the art deco ceiling to linger over flaky…

  • Queijaria

    Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela

    What started as Lisbon's only dedicated cheese shop has evolved into a fantastic place to sample over 60 top homemade cheeses from small regional…

  • Le Jardin de Bellevue

    Metz

    Worth the 3km trek out of town, Le Jardin de Bellevue is a class act. The backdrop is sophisticated, with white-linen-draped tables, shades of taupe and…

  • Flesh

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Meats and seafood, charcoal-barbecued to smoky perfection, are the specialities of this trendy address with spartan interior and hip Pigalle crowd. Angus…

  • Le Tripot

    Chartres

    Tucked off the tourist trail and easy to miss even if you do chance down its narrow street, this atmospheric space with low beamed ceilings is a treat for…

  • Brown's Restaurant

    Derry (Londonderry)

    From the outside, Brown's may not have the most promising appearance, but step inside and you're in an elegant little enclave of brandy-coloured…

  • Glacier Arlelatis

    Arles

    Thirty-eight flavours of artisanal ice cream and sorbet are the mainstays of this glacier on busy place du Forum. Buy a cone to take away or treat…

  • Le Petit Bidon

    Colmar

    What a delight this nouveau-rustic bistro is, with its friendly welcome and bright interior sporting bare wood tables and milk-pail-lined shelves. The…

  • Dough Bros

    Galway City

    Beginning life as a food truck, this wood-fired pizza maker has found a permanent home. The bright-green-fronted space overflows with regulars, including…

  • Le Schatzy

    Alsace

    Contemporary backlighting and furnishings put a modern spin on a beamed bistro at Le Schatzy. The vibe is laid-back and the menu foregrounds fresh…

  • Porta 4

    Miragaia

    The clue's in the name: Porta 4 has just four tables for a lucky handful of diners, so book ahead. If you can snag one of them, you're in for a treat:…

  • La Cornaëlle

    Rouen

    Arched ceilings, pale stone walls and some low-playing blues set the scene for an enjoyable night nibbling on delicious savoury galettes, while sipping…

  • Fuchsia Cafe

    Beara Peninsula

    Vibrant colours (it's painted fuchsia-pink) and vibrant flavours characterise this cheerful cafe on the bustling village square. The menu runs from…

  • Tout Simplement

    Troyes

    Chipper staff keep the good vibes and food coming at this contemporary wine bar-bistro in the half-timbered heart of Troyes, which spills out onto a…

  • Le Cabanon

    Ajaccio

    Loïc fishes, Nadine cooks – a winning combination if there ever was one. Nestled across from the citadel in the old town, ‘The Shed’ offers a sunny…

  • Alfredo's

    Anglesey & the North Coast

    If it appears that Alfredo's – with its chequered tablecloths, fake ivy, fairy lights, shabby carpets and giant menu of pasta, pizza and traditional…

  • Le Moine Gourmand

    Troyes

    It isn't in the prettiest part of town, but stick with this 'greedy monk' as he knows a thing or two about food. The vibe is welcoming in this modern-day…

  • La Ribaudière

    Atlantic Coast

    This gastronomic haven is set among orchards overlooking the River Charente, in the tiny village of Bourg-Charente (midway between Cognac and Jarnac)…

  • Maison Antoine

    Brussels

    Brussels can be divided into two kinds of people: not French- and Dutch-speaking, or locals and expats, but rather those who swear by this chip shop, and…

  • Veneza

    Albufeira

    Famed for its cataplana – here, a delicious pork and clam combination – Veneza also turns out superb dishes such as polvo à lagereiro (tender octopus with…

  • Prosper et Fortunée

    Latin Quarter

    Eric Lévy's 20-seat premises is effectively a clandestine supper club where you can watch the chef prepare daily changing dishes (raw mackerel with yuzu…

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