Must-see restaurants in Western Europe

  • Firebird

    Glasgow

    A combined bar and bistro with a cheery feel, Firebird has zany artwork on its bright walls and, more importantly, quality nosh whisked under the noses of…

  • Le Potager

    The Luberon

    Located at the lovely Bastide du Jas B&B, this refined restaurant has proved popular both with the locals and the foodie guides (it recently received a…

  • L’Artisan

    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…

  • Restaurante O Lourenço

    The Algarve

    Compact and unpretentious, with more seating on a covered terrace situated across the street, this place is recommended for its seafood: the day's catch…

  • La Gauloise

    Nice

    With red and black booths and lashings of exposed brick, this cheerful place in the heart of the Libération neighbourhood serves up solid brasserie food…

  • Pannenkoekenhuis Upstairs

    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…

  • Berehaven Lodge

    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…

  • O Avô

    Funchal

    Outside the tables are dressed in traditional Madeiran stripes, inside Europe's largest collection of football scarves hangs from the ceiling while 1000…

  • Chez Jules

    Orléans

    A great address for cuisine française familiale (French family-style cuisine). Reimagined four times a year, the menu features local products such as…

  • Café Coco

    Oxford

    Decorated with classic posters, warm yellow walls and chunky mirrors – not to mention the plaster-cast clown – this Cowley Rd veteran is especially…

  • Oktav Amadeus

    Luxembourg

    Framed by a wrap-around street terrace, this sleek spot has black-and-white decor and waistcoated waiters serving classic Italian pasta, thin-crust pizza…

  • Le Sanglier

    Languedoc-Roussillon

    Freshness and value for money are the hallmarks of this popular eatery near the cathedral. Quintessential dishes include pavé de bœuf de l'Aubrac (Aubrac…

  • Craster Seafood Restaurant

    Northumberland Coast

    Adjacent to renowned smokery Robson & Sons, this seafood specialist overlooking the harbour and Dunstanburgh Castle not only serves Robson's famous…

  • Kitchen

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Sweet and savoury US-style pancakes – all milk- and gluten-free – are served in this tiny breakfast kitchen alongside granola with coconut yoghurt,…

  • La Cantine de Belleville

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Belleville's local 'canteen' is a vibrant one-stop shop for dining, drinking and dancing after dark. Old-school chairs, vintage lighting, exposed…

  • Taberna Velhos Tempos

    Braga

    Under the motto 'rural cuisine for urban people', this wood-beamed tavern decorated with rustic bric-a-brac serves a tasty menu of traditional mainstays…

  • Courtyard Deli

    South Cornwall

    Small is beautiful, as this cosy deli-diner ably demonstrates. Charcuterie, tarts, salads and quiches fill the counter cabinets, and there's a super array…

  • Bross Bagels

    Leith

    Started up by a Canadian on a mission to bring authentic Montreal bagels to Edinburgh, Bross Bagels is the real deal. Dense, chewy bagels are made by a…

  • Le Comptoir Volant

    Lille

    Limousin beef and Flanders potatoes are among the premium ingredients used at this burger restaurant, which hand-makes its own buns, sauces and twice…

  • Grazie

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    In a spectacular loft-style space with stripped walls, bare lightbulbs and a corrugated-iron bar, Grazie combines a chic restaurant serving a…

  • Jacques Restaurant

    Cork City

    The Barry sisters draw on a terrific network of local suppliers built up over three decades to help them provide the freshest Cork food cooked simply,…

  • El Nopal

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Operating out of a cupboard-sized hole in the wall, El Nopal sizzles up Mexican street food – bean, beef or pork burritos, meat, veggie or fish tacos,…

  • La Tour de Montlhéry – Chez Denise

    Paris

    The most traditional eatery near the former Les Halles marketplace, this boisterous old half-timbered bistro with red-chequered tablecloths stays open…

  • Comte Godefroy

    Luxembourg

    In a two-storey building dating from 1103, Comte Godefroy opens to an elevated terrace at the foot of the castle with sweeping river and rooftop views…

  • Cafebar 1807

    Scotland

    This stylish cafe-bar serves classy comfort food made with farm-fresh produce, from towering sandwiches and nacho bowls to homemade hot dogs and burgers …

  • Bettys

    York

    Old-school afternoon tea, with white-aproned waiters, linen tablecloths and a teapot collection ranged along the walls. The house speciality is the…

  • Mr Falafel

    Notting Hill & West London

    This simple and popular cafe is the place for Palestinian falafel wraps, done to a turn. There's a whole host of choice wrap fillings to go with your…

  • Harbourview Grille & Black Sheep Pub

    Southern Highlands & Islands

    Part of the Royal Hotel, elegant Harbourview Grille offers the best eating in town. The menu is a mixed bag, with standard pub fare complemented by some…

  • Le Taxi Jaune

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Evening dining at the Yellow Taxi is not for the budget-conscious – but the excellent-value lunchtime menu is. Choose from a small but select choice of…

  • Rickety Press

    Oxford

    Tucked away in the backstreets of Jericho, this revamped gastropub is something of a hipster haunt for its high-class brioche-bun burgers, wood-fired…

  • Le Canon

    Nice

    Elmahdi Mobarik and Sébastien Perinetti take locally sourced cuisine to the next level at this cosy neighbourhood bistro. Every farmer is listed by name…

  • Honest Burgers

    Notting Hill & West London

    When the burger munchies strike, this Portobello branch of the winning, no-nonsense Brixton chain can sit you down for a helping of its juicy trademark…

  • Les Terrasses de Lyon

    Lyon

    Offering sweeping views over the city, this superbly located restaurant serves up imaginative and beautifully executed dishes, including foie gras with…

  • Soy Seafood & Sushi Bar

    Jersey

    At this excellent seafood bar, the blue lighting, the sea urchin and jellyfish lamps and the shoal-of-fish-chandeliers give the illusion of being…

  • Restaurant De Knijp

    Amsterdam

    A dark-wood eatery close to Amsterdam's museum district, this evening-only French-influenced place offers meaty classics, such as snails in creamy garlic…

  • Palissade

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    The menu's all over the map, but that's not a criticism: Palissade offers global brunches, from Japanese to Mexican and Norwegian, while seasonal dishes…

  • The Old School

    North & West Coast

    This solid stone building on the way to Kinlochbervie makes for an appealing food stop, with the dining area in the former school classroom and outdoor…

  • Yard 46

    The Lake District

    Kendal is well stocked with cafes, but this gem is well worth seeking out. It's down a blink-and-you'll-miss-it alleyway, with a little courtyard and an…

  • Pecado da Sé

    Braga

    Down a side street from Braga's cathedral, this mod little hideaway mixes traditional Portuguese home cooking with international culinary influences, from…

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