Must-see restaurants in Western Europe

  • De Vier Seizoenen

    South Holland

    Wisteria drapes the courtyard of this excellent restaurant in spring, making it a great place to enjoy a sandwich or settle in for a leisurely lunch (2-/3…

  • Chez Christophe

    Tralee

    French native Christophe uses Kerry produce to create delicious dishes such as prawn and crab-claw cassoulet, and smoked fillet of beef with goat's-cheese…

  • Books and Brunch

    Bruges

    This fabulous little cafe with exceptionally friendly and helpful staff is the perfect place to start your day, whether you're a late starter or an early…

  • Govinda's

    The Ardennes

    If you're looking for good vegetarian food in the Durbuy area it's worth the 4km drive to Govinda's, the house restaurant of Radhadesh, the Krishna…

  • Les Tables de la Fontaine

    Languedoc-Roussillon

    Red-umbrella-shaded tables are scattered around a natural spring in the courtyard adjoining this well-regarded restaurant that specialises in regional…

  • New York Deli

    Cardiff

    This is an excellent, no-frills American-style lunch stop. Massive hoagies (filled foot-long rolls) are a trademark, as is leaving with chilli sauce down…

  • L'Hibiscus

    Orléans

    White tablecloths and sparkling crystal set the tone at this refined but cosy eatery, much appreciated for cuisine that's both French gastronomique and…

  • Richmond Tea Rooms

    Manchester

    If the Mad Hatter were to have a tea party in Manchester, it would be in this wonderfully haphazard tearoom with a potpourri of period furniture and a…

  • Faubourg 101

    The Ardennes

    One of Arlon's most reliable choices for Franco-Belgian pub-style food, salads and seasonal mussels, this thoroughly modernised, three-level brasserie…

  • Sítio do Rio

    Carrapateira

    On Praia da Bordeira's dunes, with stone walls around its terrace to keep the sand out, and direct boardwalk access to the beach, this great-value…

  • Beef Club

    Paris

    Packed ever since it threw its first T-bone on the grill in spring 2012, this beefy address is all about steak, dry aged and prepared to tender perfection…

  • Fatum

    The Minho

    Part wine and tapas bar, part swish restaurant and part entertainment venue – with frequent live fado concerts on Saturday evenings – Fatum is a class act…

  • Muralha

    Madeira

    This crimson box and terrace set high above the bay is a relaxed place to end the day. The menu is a mixed bag of grilled meat and fish – the Madeiran…

  • Omar Khayyam

    Edinburgh

    This is a modern Punjabi restaurant with attentive, waistcoated waiters, stylish modern decor and an unusual water feature trickling away in the middle of…

  • Oh La La

    County Clare

    At this brightly coloured little crêperie, savoury buckwheat galettes include Clonakilty black pudding with apple compote and crème fraiche, and Burren…

  • Le Temps au Temps

    Paris

    Foodie street rue Paul Bert is the perfect spot for this delightfully traditional and excellent-value bistro with a quaint timber façade and menu chalked…

  • La Fleur de Sel

    La Rochelle

    A favourite Sunday-lunch address with discerning locals, Delphine and Bruno's whitewashed bistro on two floors has a signature mini wooden trough of rock…

  • Le Comptoir du Marché

    Nice

    With its vintage kitchen decor and great-value prices, the Comptoir does predictably well. There are five or six daily mains, scribbled on a chalkboard…

  • Mai Thai

    The Channel Islands

    Mai Thai has been feeding authentic Thai food to locals for over 15 years. Pa naeng curry, pad kra phrao (spicy stir-fry with basil and chilli), and tom…

  • Auberge de la Paix

    Alsace

    Behind a half-timbered façade, this friendly, unfussy restaurant has been run by the same family since 1947. The menu is classically French. Begin, say,…

  • La Buvette

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Etched on a mirror mounted on the white-tiled wall, the day's menu at La Buvette incorporates small sharing plates such as smoked white beans with…

  • Le Petit Bouche

    Grenoble

    Festooned with vintage bric-a-brac, with time-scuffed floors and a narrow open bar-kitchen, Le Petit Bouche enjoys a loyal following. Its classic bistro…

  • Les 4 jeudis

    Brussels

    Veritable vegetarian delights are served up at Les 4 jeudis, a sun-baked corner restaurant where the chef’s elaborate lacto-fermented processes are said…

  • Sea & Soil

    Northumberland Coast

    The name reflects the surf-and-turf menu at this hip little bistro near Amble's harbour. Locals love the Northumberland beef and soft-shell crab burgers,…

  • Jacobz

    Amsterdam

    Named after the building's 18th-century architect, Caspar Philips Jacobsz, this restaurant is housed in a grand old inn (a former courthouse, then turned…

  • César et Firmin

    The Loire Valley

    Facing the abbey church, this cheery salon de thé and cultural centre is a relaxing spot for tea (black, green and herbal), hot chocolate or cake. Great…

  • Bigot

    Amboise

    Founded by Madame Bigot's grandfather in 1913, this salon de thé, pâtisserie and chocolaterie is known for its puits d'amour (puff pastry filled with…

  • Le Tagine

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Moroccan wines, including a fruity Amazigh Beni M'Tir red and dry Guerrouane Gris rosé, accompany delicious tagines (such as chicken and duck with honey…

  • Le Roi de Rome

    Ajaccio

    This buzzy venue on the old town’s busiest dining street is half wine bar, half convivial neighbourhood restaurant. Stop in for an early-evening aperitif,…

  • Restaurante Caçarola I

    The Beiras

    In business for more than 40 years, Caçarola draws a mixed bag of loyal locals and hungry visitors. What they come for are the good-value combinados do…

  • Cor de Tangerina

    Guimarães

    This charming restaurant whips up a good selection of cuisine you won’t find elsewhere in Guimarães. Changing art exhibitions decorate the walls, while…

  • La Jacobine

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Olde-worlde tearoom/busy lunch spot La Jacobine is packed to the rafters by noon for its homemade tarts, giant-size salads and crêpes, but it's just as…

  • Tamaricciu

    Southern Corsica

    Oh-so-chic beach restaurant, on the Palombaggia sands 10km southeast of Porto-Vecchio. The setting is unsurpassable, with first-class views of the…

  • Sabores do Curral

    Madeira

    The 'Flavours of Curral' is the pinnacle of the dining scene in this tourist hotspot. After admiring one of the most gob-smacking, cliff-edge views you'll…

  • Cherwell Boathouse Restaurant

    Oxford

    With its irresistible riverside setting, 1.5 miles north of central Oxford, the century-old Cherwell Boathouse makes a perfect setting for a lazy lunch or…

  • Le Pain sur la Table

    Burgundy

    A local favourite, this organic bakery near the bridge at Cluny's southern edge doubles as an informal restaurant serving healthy soups, sandwiches and…

  • Nieuwscafe

    Northeast Belgium

    Tucked behind Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk, Nieuwscafe has remained fresh and inviting for two decades. By day it offers a calm, modern brasserie experience with…

  • Lucius

    Medieval Centre & Red Light District

    A large coral-filled aquarium sets the scene at this stylish seafood restaurant. Named for the freshwater pike inhabiting only clean, clear water, Lucius…

  • Hofje van Wijs

    Medieval Centre & Red Light District

    Two-century-old coffee and tea vendor Wijs & Zonen (the monarch's purveyor) maintains this pretty courtyard restaurant. It serves Dutch stews, a couple of…

  • Café Le Bip’s

    Corte

    Famed for its gargantuan servings of traditional Corsican country food, this ancient, candlelit stone cellar is a favourite refuge for students from the…

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