Plymouth
The surroundings are gorgeous, and so is the cuisine. A beautifully lit medieval building sets the scene for food that is both supremely elegant and…
Must-see restaurants in Western Europe
Avignon
This place is pure charm. On cobbled-stone place des Chataignes (Chestnut Tree Square) it spills across to its ancient stone neighbour (Cloître St-Pierre)…
Alsace
Exposed beams, stone walls, bistro-style tables and soft lighting create an intimate ambience at this central pick. The kitchen prepares good honest…
Marseille
This long-standing classic in a 1940s seaside hotel with Mediterranean views has plenty of atmosphere, however kitschy. Although this is one of the most…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Evening reservations are essential at this small, stylish restaurant named for the clearings used as French aristocracy hunting fields prior to the French…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
This three-floor Georgian town house in the heart of Clerkenwell has a cracking all-day menu that is almost as pleasurable to read as it is to eat from…
Carvoeiro
Run by husband-and-wife team Hugo and Marina, this tiny wine bar–style place turns out terrific petiscos such as sea bass ceviche, chorizo and squid, and…
Chartres
Take a seat in the sleek interior or beneath a market umbrella in the rear courtyard to dine on superb dishes such as sea bream with potatoes and tomato…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Right at home in this chic neighbourhood, behind a French navy-blue façade, Le Bon Saint Pourcain has a daily changing chalkboard menu listing three to…
Rotterdam
Ask any Rotterdammer to nominate their favourite sweet treat, and there's a good chance they will opt for the apple pie served here. A cinnamon-spiced…
Edinburgh
The McKirdy brothers – owners of a local butcher business established in 1895 – have cut out the middleman and now run one of Edinburgh’s best steakhouses…
North York Moors National Park
This lovely deli overlooking Malton's market square is a good place to shop for local produce or sit down and taste it. The menu includes sandwiches,…
Belfast
The Titanic Hotel's fine-dining restaurant exudes a sense of history. Expect sophisticated plates featuring unusual combinations, such as duck with pear,…
De Pijp
Everything at Mangiancora is imported from Italy's Naples region – not only ingredients and wines but even the sand and stone from Mount Vesuvius that the…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Queues stretch around the block from this St-Germain branch of famous patisserie Ladurée for its picture-perfect delicacies, including its rainbow of…
Paris
Royal Kamchatka (Alaskan king crab) is the star of the show at this restaurant-deli on gourmet place de la Madeleine – styles range from gratin to miso…
Belfast
Set in the former banking hall of the Ulster Bank head office within the Merchant Hotel, the Great Room is a jaw-dropping extravaganza of gilded stucco,…
Snowdonia & the Llŷn
Occupying a wonderful Tudor building on the main square – known as 'the Seven Eyes', for its multiple dormer windows – this grill-focused bistro/bar name…
Leiden
The giant Dutch-style pancakes here widen the eyes of kids and adults alike. Whether you're after something savoury (marinated salmon, sour cream and…
Glasgow
This South Indian restaurant is a pleasing change of air from the majority of the city's excellent curry scene. Dishes are from all over the South, and…
Burgundy
At Le Petit Rolin, with its rustic interior dating back to the 15th century, the bourguignonne galette (Burgundian crêpe) is filled with regional…
Luxembourg City
Part of a Luxembourg City minichain, this central, stylish cafe serves mostly vegetarian soups both hot (such as carrot and cumin or courgette and…
Dublin
Saturday lunch at this Italian restaurant in a laneway off Merrion Row is a tradition for Dublin’s media types, socialites, politicos and their cronies…
Avignon
Gourmet brioche-based burgers come in a multitude of guises, loaded with tempting goodies from smoked bacon and St-Nectaire cheese to caramelised onions,…
Oxford & the Cotswolds
With its cosy dining room and pretty courtyard garden, the cathedral cafe is a great secret hideaway. Drop in for homemade cakes, afternoon tea (£16 for…
Dorset
The menu at sleek Sienna is peppered with rarities; expect to find fermented blackberry, jerk carrot or squid ink artfully arranged on your plate. The…
London
Newly opened Ivy promises to inject some late-night life into this part of the City, and it's well on its way with a nightly resident DJ, an extensive…
York
An unexpected pleasure in the heart of York, this 16th-century mansion hotel's small restaurant focuses on British, locally produced food, some of it…
Côte d'Azur
Overseen by chef Franck Chabod, a veteran of several Michelin-starred establishments, this attractive restaurant feels a little out of place in St-Raphaël…
Utrecht Province
Black walls with low-wattage lamps and a crowned mural of Notorious B.I.G. give Jackie Brown a self-consciously 'urban' vibe, but the tapas-sized portions…
Whitby
This brasserie and cocktail bar has a prime position, with views across the harbour to the abbey ruins. Its menu is a refreshing change from the fish-and…
Faro
With a menu of simply grilled fish and meat, this popular place has plenty of country charm, with a beamed ceiling, rustic cooking implements on display…
Kensington & Hyde Park
The rather formal setting – starched white tablecloths, cubby holes and leather banquettes – is softened by intimate lighting in the evenings and affable…
St-Malo
This unremarkable-looking blue-painted establishment is, in fact, St-Malo's most celebrated restaurant, with one Michelin star and a large following of…
Cambridge
Sometimes you should yield to temptation. So be drawn in by a window full of stunning Sicilian pizza, and feast on light, crisp bases piled high with…
Brittany
Away from the seafront tourist bustle, this quality, modern, neighbourhood bistro serves freshly made meals using produce from the nearby market. The…
Clermont-Ferrand
This is a sultry venue for a date, with voluptuous velvet chairs, subdued lighting and Italian dishes made from scratch. Twirl your fork in garlicky clam…
Cascais
This lovely, multi-national newcomer dishes up healthy-leaning, often-organic juices, keto coffee (you know it as Bulletproof), smoothies, salads and…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Discreetly hidden behind an aqua-green shopfront, this intimate restaurant delivers a sophisticated menu chock-full of Welsh farm produce and fresh fish…
Cork City
An attractive neoclassical room at the back of the city art gallery houses this top-notch cafe. It is managed by the good people from Ballymaloe, which…
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