Must-see restaurants in Western Europe

  • La Traversée

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    The pavement terrace and mezzanine both make great perches for dining on neobistro dishes such as chestnut ravioli in shiitake broth, alongside natural…

  • Le Garde Temps

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Chalkboard menus at this contemporary bistro are framed and hung on the walls, and their gastronomic promise doesn't disappoint. Old bistro standards are…

  • Flores

    Nijmegen

    One of several restaurants with terraces across the street from Valkofpark, this sophisticated bistro cooks up fresh, seasonal fare such as candied sea…

  • Les Pipos

    Latin Quarter

    Natural wines are the speciality of this bar à vins, which it keeps in its vaulted stone cellar. First-rate food – served from noon onward – includes a…

  • Mar das Latas

    Ericeira

    Ericeira's happening happy hour goes down on the sidewalk at this sophisticated bistro, which does well-curated wines and tapas with sunset sea views from…

  • FG Food Labs

    Rotterdam

    François Geurds' food lab sits under timber and silvery pressed-tin ceilings within Station Hofplein. This is where the FG staff experiment with dishes…

  • Ciro's

    Antwerp

    Ciro's is an authentically nostalgic restaurant that dates back to 1962 and sports an almost untouched mid-century interior. The well-reputed cuisine…

  • No Name Shop

    Kent

    The far-from-anonymous No Name Shop is a French-owned deli (downstairs) and bistro (upstairs) near the bus stop, a pleasantly aromatic spot for a quick…

  • Le Petit Fouet

    Côte d'Azur

    This little Mougins restaurant serves everything from breakfasts to apéritif platters of cheese, charcuterie and escargots, to hearty lunches of cassoulet…

  • Petit Bao

    Paris

    Steaming Shanghai-style bao buns, by the pair or half-dozen, are the star of this little white-tiled restaurant's show (watch staff hand-kneading them in…

  • TFTF

    Dijon

    Tables spill out onto the sidewalk at this bustling new resto-bar in Dijon's pedestrianised centre. The menu revolves around delicious flammekueche (tarte…

  • Auberge de la Forge

    Auvergne

    Auvergnat flavours receive a makeover at this restaurant in Glaine-Montaigut, 20km southwest of Thiers. Savoury tarts of boudin noir (black sausage) and…

  • Taverne St-Géry

    Wallonia

    Facing Aubechies’ barrel-vaulted 1077 church, Taverne St-Géry is one of rural Belgium’s most authentic village pubs. It’s a whitewashed farm-style place…

  • Surya

    De Pijp

    Indian restaurants can be surprisingly hit and miss in this multicultural city, making classy Surya an invaluable address for fans of Subcontinental…

  • Bully's

    Cardiff

    Eclectica (banknotes, receipts from famous restaurants etc) covers the walls of this cosy neighbourhood bistro, a quirky setting for high-quality cooking…

  • L'Épicurien

    Colmar

    Hidden in a Petite Venise backstreet, this is a wine bar/bistro in the classic mould, with cheek-by-jowl tables and a good buzz. Whatever's fresh at the…

  • Dans Les Landes

    Latin Quarter

    Treat yourself to a trip to the Basque Country: Gascogne chef Julien Duboué presents his artful, tapas-size take on southwestern cuisine, with whimsical…

  • Rat Inn

    Northeast England

    Allegedly named for the publican who 'ratted' to the crown during the Jacobite risings, this charming stone country pub 2.5 miles northeast of Hexham has…

  • Rooftop Restaurant

    Stratford-upon-Avon

    Glorious views of the River Avon extend from the dining room and outdoor terrace of this restaurant atop the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Global flavours…

  • Casa de Abrigo do Poiso

    Madeira

    At the turn off on the ER103 for Pico do Arieiro, this rustic mountain refuge plates up Portuguese and Madeiran favourites in a welcoming, slightly old…

  • La Zia Maria

    Rotterdam

    There is limited table seating at this old-fashioned and aromatic deli, but if you don't manage to snag a sit-down spot, it's still a fabulous place to…

  • Bertmans

    Rotterdam

    Asian accents are as pronounced as those from the Mediterranean in the menu at this popular neighbourhood cafe overlooking the serpentine De Rotte canal…

  • Socca d'Or

    Nice

    Locals swear by the authentic Niçois specialities served at this low-key neighbourhood eatery: pan bagnat (southern France's iconic tuna sandwich) on…

  • Cottage

    The Midlands

    Set in a small whitewashed cottage by the River Shannon, 5km southeast of Carrick, this humble-looking place belies its innovative Irish-Asian fusion…

  • Paper Mill

    Scotland

    Perched above the River Esk in sleepy Lasswade, 5 miles south of Edinburgh, is this former paper mill, now a gorgeous restaurant and bar decked out with…

  • Renzo's

    Amsterdam

    Renzo's deli resembles an Italian tavola calda (hot table), where you can select hot and cold ready-made dishes, such as meatballs, pasta and salads, plus…

  • Le Bistrot 9

    Fontainebleau

    With a timber-decked, canopied terrace that's heated in winter, this locals’ favourite has a cheerful red- and yellow-painted, bare-boards interior and…

  • À La Marmite Dieppoise

    Normandy

    This Dieppe institution is applauded for its hearty and rich marmite dieppoise (cream-sauce stew made with mussels, prawns and four kinds of fish – though…

  • Chez Michel

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    If all you know about Breton cuisine is crêpes and cider, a visit to Chez Michel is in order. The set menu (with supplements for some dishes) features…

  • Quay Ingredient

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne

    Beneath the Tyne Bridge's soaring steel girders, this chic hole-in-the-wall has a devoted following for cooked breakfasts (scrambled eggs with white…

  • Fric-Frac

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    French snack croque monsieur (toasted cheese-and-ham sandwich) gets a contemporary makeover at this canal-side space. Gourmet Winnie (Crottin de Chavignol…

  • Holborn Dining Room

    The West End

    This masculine-feeling brasserie attached to the Rosewood London – all reclaimed oak, antique mirrors and leather banquettes – serves up such delights as…

  • Esplanada Furnas

    Ericeira

    As close to the sea as you can get without a boat, Furnas is all about freshly caught fish and spectacular ocean views. It’ll show you the catch of the…

  • Contraste

    Paris

    The dining room juxtaposes old (embossed timber panelling, gilt-framed mirrors) with new (designer lighting and lounge music) but the real contrast here…

  • Padaria Central

    Lagos

    Pass through the big arched doors of Lagos' longest-serving bakery (around since 1926) to discover an Aladdin's cave of Portuguese cakes, including…

  • Le Bistrot du Peintre

    Paris

    The 1902 art nouveau bar, elegant terrace, classic value-for-money bistro dishes including its signature pot au feu (beef stew), confit duck leg with…

  • Sanukiya

    Paris

    Don't wear your favourite shirt to this popular Japanese eatery as you'll undoubtedly emerge with a few stains after slurping up a bowl of freshly made…

  • Street Bangkok

    Paris

    Scaffolding, chicken wire and corrugated iron clads this neon-lit Thai street-food restaurant's open kitchen, which also has a take-away window opening…

  • l'Entrecôte et les Dames

    Amsterdam

    Black-and-white awnings, a wall made from wooden drawers and a wrought-iron balcony set the scene at this restaurant, which has a simple menu of steak or…

  • Pink Flamingo

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Once the weather warms up, the Flamingo unveils its secret weapon – pink helium balloons that delivery staff use to locate you and your perfect canal-side…

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