Must-see restaurants in Western Europe

  • La Cave à Champagne

    Épernay

    ‘The Champagne Cellar’ is well regarded by locals for its humble champenoise cuisine (snail-and-pig's-trotter casserole, fillet of beef in pinot noir),…

  • La Plage des Jumeaux

    Côte d'Azur

    The pick of Pampelonne's beach restaurants, Jumeaux serves beautiful seafood (including fabulous whole fish, ideal to share) and sun-busting salads on its…

  • 1300 Taberna

    Lisbon

    A hodgepodge mess of rustic-chic chandeliers and exposed air ducts hovers over large communal-table seating at this LX Factory favourite. It dishes out…

  • Les Halles de la Martinière

    Lyon

    This buzzing new food hall near the Fresque Lyonnais has a handful of counters where you can order up crepes, Spanish tapas, veggie bowls and fresh juices…

  • Casa Guedes

    Aliados & Bolhão

    A roast-pork sandwich may seem simple on paper, but here it's a thing of beauty – tasty, filling, a bargain at €3.90 and served all day. Space is tight at…

  • L'Ultime Atome

    Brussels

    This cavernous brasserie has curious train-wheel decor enlivening the pale wooden panelling of an otherwise classic cafe. A youthful crowd keeps things…

  • A l’Agneau d’Or

    Alsace

    Brimming with bonhomie, A l’Agneau d’Or is a fine choice for robustly seasoned, attractively presented Alsatian dishes, such as choucroute au gratin with…

  • Cremerie De Linkebeek

    Brussels

    Brussels’ best fromagerie was established in 1902 and retains its original glazed tiles. It still stocks a beguiling array of cheeses, which you can also…

  • La Maison Plisson St-Honoré

    Paris

    On elegant place du Marché St-Honoré, this gourmet emporium's bushels of fresh fruit and vegetables, house-baked breads and pastries, meats, cheeses and…

  • L’Horloge du Sud

    Brussels

    A Matongé institution, the exterior here is distinguished by a large clock – hence the name. It has a Senegalese owner and serves all types of African…

  • Dona Amélia

    Funchal

    This little piece of elegant old Funchal has somehow survived amid the expanding concrete of this part of the Hotel Zone, offering Michelin-reviewed but…

  • Haragia

    Biarritz

    Tucked back in a tiny alley near the central market, this convivial steakhouse has a few small tables and an open kitchen with the grill on show as the…

  • Le Gentilhommiere

    Nancy

    Warm-hued, subtly lit Le Gentilhommiere stands head and shoulders above most of the restaurants on rue des Maréchaux. Specialities like scallop tartlet…

  • Le Pastissou

    Wallonia

    Warmly lit and cosy, this French-owned space brings flavours from southwestern France, with specialities like Auvergne-style tripe, duck breast with wild…

  • Grom

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Flavours change monthly at France’s flagship outlet of prestigious Turin gelato-maker Grom. All include sustainably sourced, high-grade ingredients like…

  • La Table de Pol

    Metz

    Intimate lighting and cheek-by-jowl tables keep the mood mellow in this friendly bistro, which serves winningly fresh modern French dishes prepared with…

  • Chez Léon

    Dijon

    From bœuf bourguignon (beef marinated in young red wine) to andouillettes (chitterling sausages), this family-run eatery offers the perfect primer course…

  • Science Cream

    Cardiff

    Wales' first liquid nitrogen ice cream parlour offers a delicious and entertaining experience, as you watch clouds of nitrogen being whipped into…

  • Joséphine à Table

    Lyon & the Rhône Valley

    This easy-going, much-loved bistro always packs a crowd for its excellent-value cooking, which showcases the region's stellar produce. Corks on the…

  • Le Poêlon d'Or

    Lyon

    This upmarket bouchon, around the corner from the Musée des Tissus, is well known among local foodies, who recommend its superb andouillette (chitterlings…

  • Le Jardin de l'Echauguette

    Southern Corsica

    This cheerful restaurant, downstairs from Sartène's main square, centres on a dreamy walled garden terrace, overhung by trees. Linger over rich Corsican…

  • Le Vertugadin

    Chantilly

    This elegant white-shuttered townhouse serves classical cuisine such as meat, game and terrines accompanied by sweet onion chutney. A warming fire roars…

  • Pizzeria Napoli

    Lyon

    In business since 1966, family-owned Pizzeria Napoli serves some of Lyon's best pizzas, topped with quality ingredients and fired up in a wood-burning…

  • Les Fromagivores

    Lyon

    On restaurant-lined rue Romarin, Les Fromagivores is a magnet for cheese lovers. Amid stone walls and curious artwork, you can join couples and small…

  • Roka

    The West End

    This stunner of a Japanese restaurant mixes casual dining on wooden benches with robatayaki (charcoal-grilled) titbits from the central range, augmented…

  • Pizzeria des Moulins

    Chamonix

    Cham's best pizzas, piled with buffalo mozzarella, forest mushrooms and Savoyard ham, puff up in the oven of this little gourmet joint. Reservations are…

  • Le Poker d’As

    Besançon

    With its thoughtful blend of traditional and creative French fare – turbot on a bed of chorizo and tomato; chicken with morels and vin jaune (a regional…

  • Hebog

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    At the swankier end of Beddgelert's dining options, Hebog is an upmarket cafe serving the likes of braised Welsh beef in red-wine sauce and homemade…

  • Manor House

    County Antrim

    The restaurant at the Manor House is a good option for a freshly baked scone and coffee (served all day), a light lunch or an evening meal. The menu…

  • Épicerie d'Amont

    The Pyrenees

    Just off place Maréchal Leclerc, this tiny shop and cafe whips up tasty tartines (open-faced sandwiches) served with mouth-watering salads topped with…

  • Les Halles

    Bayonne

    Bayonne's covered market is a beauty, standing right by the river and brimming with Basque Country goodies. After it closes, there are a couple of corner…

  • Landeau

    Lisbon

    Landeau is quite simply about having your cake and eating it. The industro-cool cafe at the LX Factory is famous for its dark, dense, deliciously moist…

  • Restaurante O Caçador

    The Beiras

    Despite its name (The Hunter), this popular restaurant is the place for seafood in Guarda. Locals flock to its glass-fronted dining room to feast on…

  • Rudy's

    Manchester

    The second branch of the excellent Rudy's in Ancoats serves exactly the same pizzas, made exactly the same way as the original. It also operates a no…

  • La Rapière

    Bayeux

    Housed in a late-1400s mansion composed of stone walls and big wooden beams, this atmospheric restaurant specialises in Normandy staples such as terrines,…

  • Old Vienna

    Torquay

    It may be run by an engaging Austrian, but plenty of local produce finds its way onto the tables at this acclaimed, intimate eatery. The result is an…

  • Dom Peixe

    Porto

    Out of all the authentic indoor-outdoor places on Matosinhos' 'fish restaurant row', Dom Peixe stands out as being one of the best. Snag a table on the…

  • Ship Inn

    Southern Scotland

    Further along the harbour road from the maritime museum, make sure to drop into this wonderful pub. It's the oldest in Irvine (built in 1597, licensed in…

  • Niébé

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Inviting sunflower-yellow walls set the tone at this Left Bank hot spot for soul food. Ex-chef at the Brazilian Embassy, Rosilène Vitorino, oversees a…

  • Edouard Hirsinger

    The Jura Mountains

    Browse displays of ornate éclairs, coffee-almond 'Opéra' cake, and ginger ganache enveloped in the darkest chocolate. The choice of expertly made…

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