Leeuwarden
With its summertime terrace on a pretty square and tasty tapas-style menu of kleine gerechten (small portions), Sems is a lovely spot to lounge. Inside,…
Must-see restaurants in Western Europe
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Lomi coffee and homemade rose lemonade kickstart the day at this on-trend coffee shop, bursting at the seams at weekends with Haut-Marais hipsters who…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
As you walk into this tiny Indian place, it's the smell that hits you: the delicious tang of spices and incense. The punchy food is inspired by family…
Cannes
Craving a break from Cannes' glitz and grandiosity? This down-to-earth bistro on a residential backstreet is the perfect antidote. Enjoy superb-value…
The West End
Its bemusing name notwithstanding, this quality, split-level Spanish restaurant offers over 50 tapas, traditional mains such as grilled lamb chops and…
Northeast Belgium
At first glance it's easy to mistake this restaurant for a half-closed cooking-utensil shop. But the gorgeous aromas soon prove otherwise, drawing you…
Bordeaux
A fresh, seasonal cuisine bursting with veggies is what the Kitchen Garden predictably cooks up. Water jugs come stuffed with mint and lemon, and there's…
Paris
Brass plaques tell you exactly where Hemingway (who wrote much of The Sun Also Rises here) and luminaries like Picasso, Apollinaire, Man Ray, Jean-Paul…
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
The genteel environment of a Georgian manor-house hotel is a very good starting point for a memorable dining experience. Peterstone Court has the added…
Paris
A former Petite Ceinture steam-train station, the 19th-century, red-brick Gare Passy–La Muette, with soaring vaulted ceilings and a park-facing terrace,…
Northeast England
The pick of Navigation Point's waterside restaurants is this red-brick building with a timber-decked terrace. Breakfast is served until 11.30am, followed…
Caen
This take-out and 'petite sœur' branch of Dolly's round the corner is a small spot with fine smoothies, coffee and wholesome food, including delectable…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Choose among the homemade terrines, stuffed veggies, salads, pies or roasted lamb and chicken at this gourmet sit-down deli, or go for the house…
Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
International tapas dishes – mini lamb empanadas, black pudding crostini, panko-crumbed squid with wasabi mayo, roast carrot hummus and caramelised goat's…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
In an industrial atelier (workshop) with bare cement, metal columns and big windows, Soya is a 100% cantine bio (organic eatery) in what was once a…
Oxford & the Cotswolds
This friendly, family-run cafe, steps from the cathedral, has a buzzy, contemporary feel. In a quirky space that’s all filament lightbulbs, stripped wood,…
Porto
Fado drifts up the azulejo-clad walls, toddlers tear through the dining room, plump and oily sardines (and other fresh fish) are roasted on sidewalk…
Latin Quarter
Spectacular sourdough cinnamon rolls are the showstoppers at this bakery with a rustic dark-timber exterior and exposed stone and brick interior. Other…
The Cotswolds
With a maze of lively rooms, roaring winter fires and bench tables overlooking a gorgeous orchard, this popular riverside gastropub, 3 miles east of…
County Antrim
Incorporating a homewares shop and gourmet deli counter, this French-themed emporium with zinc-topped tables is an especially good option for breakfast …
Nazaré
A modern tasca not content with following the crowd, this pleasant Sítio hotspot does elevated classic tapas along with a fun menu of Portuguese-bent…
Richmond, Kew & Hampton Court
This much-loved family-run restaurant specialises in the subtle cuisine of Portugal’s former colony of Goa on India’s west coast. Winning dishes include…
Oxford
This much-loved little bistro has earned a sky-high local reputation for its scrupulously prepared array of classic dishes from all over France. From fish…
Maastricht
The vibe is friendly and casual in this former firehouse turned hip dining hall and activity centre. Sit at amply spaced formica tables beside a long book…
Nice
There's a sense of rote predictability about this checked tablecloth bistro that's been cranking out Niçois favourites for the past several decades. The…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
During the day this Kiwi-run cafe is full of artsy types hunched over their computers and new-media mavens appropriating booth seats for impromptu…
North London
Housed in the lofty Granary Building, the King's Cross redevelopment's first tenant (2012) is a vast industrial-chic destination for tasty fusion bites…
Ostend
Although the loveable art nouveau corner shopfront which houses it has seen many incarnations, Albrecht is a relative newcomer on the Ostend cafe-dining…
Paris
Natural wine pairings are the hallmark of this cream-coloured bistro on a buzzing backstreet. The menu changes daily, but might feature pan-seared…
Paris
Buddha bowls, salads, sandwiches, soups, superb tartines such as roasted beetroot with goat's cheese and hazelnuts, and ultrahealthy desserts provide a…
Paris
Around since 1911 and as glamorous as the day it opened, elegant La Rotonde stands out from the Les Montparnos 'historic brasserie' crowd for its superior…
Pinhão
Whether you come for drinks, tapas and sunset over the river, or for one of the splendid three-course 'dinner parties' hosted by chef Pedro Cardoso,…
Lagos
Blink and you'll miss this tiny traditional restaurant. Cosy and simply decorated, it concentrates on seafood grills and shellfish dishes, including…
Paris
There are just 20 seats at this bistro of retro marine-blue walls and bordeaux banquettes, so it's worth booking ahead. Modern bistro fare includes dishes…
De Pijp
Smoke-infused meats at this barbecue specialist are cooked in a Big Green Egg (ceramic Japanese-kamado-style grill and charcoal smoker), including veal…
Estremadura & Ribatejo
This unexpected gem is the perfect cure to the Bacalhau Blues. Tucked away 1km or so outside the tourist zone in a residential complex, the flavours and…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Climb some of Amsterdam's steepest stairs inside a 1539 building to reach this small-as-a-postage-stamp restaurant with 100-plus teapots hanging from the…
Oxford & the Cotswolds
With its smartly prepared French cuisine, courtesy of owners from the original Montpellier in France, this romantic, much-lauded restaurant is a…
Beara Peninsula
The restaurant at this complex of self-catering cottages, 6km east of Castletownbere, is open to all. The dining room has an outdoor terrace overlooking…
The Lake District
A classy new addition to Pooley Bridge's dining scene, overseen by head chef Phil Corrie, who has a fondness for the classics but is abreast of modern…
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