Anglesey & the North Coast
While first and foremost a butchery with a great line in Welsh meat, Edwards also sells savoury pies, local cheeses and freshly filled baps and sandwiches…
Must-see restaurants in Western Europe
London
'Old school' doesn't even come close to describing Simpsons, a City institution since 1757. Huge portions of traditional British grub are served to diners…
Bruges
The best thing about this wonderful little restaurant serving haute European cuisine is its luscious interiors which will take you back in time. This is…
Strasbourg
Au revoir diet. Loosen a belt notch or three for Strasbourg’s gooiest fondues and raclette at this temple to fromage, saving an inch for the 200-variety…
Bayonne
This convivial stone-walled dining room is managed ably by warm proprietors who circulate making sure all guests are happy. And happy they are with the…
Reims
A genuine, old-time brasserie – the decor and zinc bar date back to 1925 – whose ambience and cuisine make it an enduring favourite. From September to…
Aberdeen
This smart and sophisticated restaurant and cocktail bar, tucked away on a quiet square, takes Scottish favourites such as sea trout, scallops and…
Southern Corsica
The brainchild of an Anglo-Corsican couple, this gorgeous, central cafe-cum-gourmet deli offers charcuterie and cheese platters, espresso, sandwiches,…
Uzès
Exquisite seasonal flavours at this late-opening artisanal glacier (ice-cream maker) range from chestnut, salted caramel and lemon to exotic Iranian…
Aliados & Bolhão
The bemvindo is heartfelt at this cute, bottle-lined grocery-store-turned cafe. It’s a cheerful spot for breakfast, brunch, coffee and cake, or a laid…
Èze
The famous boutique hotel has a suitably swish restaurant, where you can dine on first-class Michelin-style food with dazzling sea views. It’s…
Dumfries & Galloway
This bookshop is set around a brilliantly welcoming cafe serving decent coffee to prolong your reading time, as well as really delicious baking and other…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
No airs, no graces, just hearty helpings of Portuguese soul food served by delightfully old-school servers. The monkfish and clams in garlic and coriander…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Apricot and ginger, lemon and basil, cinnamon, pistacchio, and flambéed banana are among the 60 flavours of all-natural ice creams at this luscious…
Reims
Michelin-starred Le Foch serves up cuisine that is as beautiful as it is delicious. Specialities like scallops with parsnip, butternut and truffle…
Central Highlands
The only eating place on the island, this cafe serves meals such as haddock and chips (fish freshly landed at Mallaig) and Canna rabbit stew, in a lovely…
Colmar
Bitter-chocolate cake, desserts with fresh fruit, nuts or caramel, rainbow-hued macarons, magnificent millefeuilles – however will you choose? Gilg is…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Good coffee! After that, everything else this cruisy, pastel-hued little cafe does is a bonus. But those extras – homemade cakes, sandwiches, soups and…
Nancy
You can expect a warm welcome at this slick, monochrome bistro, which keeps its menu seasonal, simple and regional, along the lines of market-fresh fish…
Isle of Man
Authentic Italian cuisine prepared in accordance with the principles of the Slow Food movement. The homemade linguine with pesto would pass muster with…
Southern Scotland
The Dancing Midge is a hugely cheerful cafe on the waterfront, offering fine views and excellent breakfast options as well as sandwiches, daily soups,…
Bruges
Bruges' best breakfast restaurant has already gained a following with locals and visitors for its all-day breakfasts including everything from eggs and…
The Alentejo
Much loved by locals, Tasca do Xico serves some of the best seafood in town. Go early (or reserve ahead) to score one of the tables in back overlooking…
Marseille
This smart boulangerie and patisserie with a salon du thé (tearoom) attached produces some of Marseille's best pastries.
Bruges
Fine dining in an opulent setting. Le Mystique offers à la carte seasonal set menus (recommended) for lunch and dinner. Dress to impress.
Bruges
A cool late-night bistro with marble tabletops and a decent range of Flemish staples including fresh Zeebrugge shrimps.
Aliados & Bolhão
One of the best gelatarias in town to pick up a properly creamy, fruity ice-cream cone. Enough said.
Limoges
Limoges’ central market runs the gourmet gamut from local cheese to Limousin beef.
Aliados & Bolhão
Árvore do Mundo joined Porto’s vegetarian and vegan dining scene in 2016 to cater for the growing number of locals and travellers eager to sniff out meat…
De Pijp
A 1920s art deco cinema has been stunningly transformed into this open-plan, triple-level, cathedral-like space (with a giant print of John Lennon at the…
Aliados & Bolhão
Pancakes steal the limelight at this trendy cafe, where you can tailor stacks of fluffy goodness to suit your taste. Start with a base of two or four…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Bacalhau (dried salt-cod) is the most popular dish of traditional Portuguese cuisine, and this vintage candlelit restaurant dedicates nearly a whole menu…
Whitby
Yorkshire food hero Andrew Pern, of Michelin-starred Star Inn fame, gutted the former tourist office to create this spin-off restaurant on the harbour…
Aliados & Bolhão
If you’re craving curry, head uptown to Portugandhi (where you’ll find an Indian owner and cook, so you know it’s the real deal). Although off the tourist…
Porto
The artisanal burger creations at Santo Burga are big, juicy and damn delicious. Choose from conventional burger fillers like beef and chicken, or side…
Porto
Tarte de Lima is a local hideout found in a leafy street away from the tourist throng. Delish traditional Portuguese food is served up at bargain prices,…
Amsterdam
Instock's food is extremely tasty, with some surprising combinations – like a talented chef has conjured up a great meal from leftovers! This is precisely…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Fusion French-Asian grub gives an alternative twist to this easygoing neighbourhood coffeeshop with vintage moulded ceiling, pea-green wall and mismatched…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
Hidden away in a narrow alleyway in the culturally diverse quarter of Mouraria, festive Cantinho do Aziz gets top marks for excellent Mozambican cuisine…
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