Northeast Belgium
In the the courtyard of Grimbergen Abbey, this buzzing brasserie offers standard meat, fish and pasta dishes plus well-presented salads and, from 2pm to…
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Dublin
Unsurprisingly, American comfort food is at the heart of this stylish spot, where diners tuck into hot dogs and burgers from red-leather booths. If you…
South Cornwall
With a determinedly vintage vibe, this quirky cafe has graduated from a small daytime operation to a lunch-and-dinner proposition: light bites, tapas and…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
Boasting a laid-back vibe under dominant stone arches, atmospheric Pois Café has creative salads, sandwiches and fresh juices, plus a handful of heartier…
Limerick City
Ask a local for a lunch recommendation and they'll likely send you over the river to this appealing pub, which sports a superb outdoor terrace with views…
Paris
The market-inspired menu at L’Office is mercifully short – as in there are only three choices per course – but outstanding, and belies the rich and…
Cumbria & the Lakes
For many years this town house restaurant has been the address for formal dining in Carlisle and there's no sign that's going to change. It majors in rich…
Funchal
Old-skool bakery-cafe next to the Mercado dos Lavradores, usually inhabited by working-class Funchalese families, market workers and the odd pigeon, all…
The Midlands & the Marches
Artisan breads from the Midlands' renowned Hambleton Bakery, gourmet sandwiches, quiches, pies, salads and hot specials, such as corn-and-bacon fritters,…
Estremadura & Ribatejo
Some 3km southeast of Porto de Mós, this delightful (if touristy) place with high ceilings, stone walls and a roaring fire in the brick oven serves…
Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês
Locals rave about Videira’s authentic regional smoked meats and sausage and the homemade mainstays made with cachena veal. The shady, arched patio of this…
The Cairngorms
The Mountain Cafe offers freshly prepared local produce with a Kiwi twist (the owner is from New Zealand): healthy breakfasts of muesli, porridge and…
Pastelaria Restaurante Montiel
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
Montiel's cafe is something of a social hub (if a smoky one), drawing locals for a relaxed drink and tasty snack – it has fabulous empadas (pies), sausage…
The Lake District
Two miles from Windermere in Ings, this resolutely traditional inn is exactly what you'd expect from a Cumbrian pub – beamed ceilings, whitewashed walls,…
Inverness
The menu at this bright and bustling bistro changes weekly, but focuses on Scottish and French cuisine with a modern twist. Grab a table on the upstairs…
Cascais
This popular bakery, a small Lisbon-area chain from Cascais, is a good bet for early morning espresso, light sandwiches and salads, and throwing yourself…
Nantes
This chic, contemporary, glass-topped space is a refreshing change from the norm. L'u.ni shakes up the culinary scene with a hefty dose of fusion flavours…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Cheerful Andina sits on the corner of trendy Redchurch St and serves high-quality Peruvian street food. The lively restaurant, set over two floors, is a…
Paris
While it won't quite compare to the sky-stretching panoramas along the Friendship Highway, this local favourite is a good choice for both vegetarians and…
Les Calanques
The one restaurant in the tiny, pretty calanque of Morgiou is the delightful Nautic Bar. With terraces overlooking the port, it is a dreamy spot for…
Paris
On the prowl for a quality €10 meal? Look no further than this upbeat souvlaki spot off rue Montorgueil. It's more French than Greek, but that's a minor…
De Pijp
Refined Mamouche's minimalist dining room, with mottled raw-plaster walls and slat-beam ceilings, complements its French-accented North African cuisine,…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
'Old-world bistro' is the atmosphere at this tiny spot with lace curtains and a quality kitchen cooking classic French dishes that have been around for…
Liverpool
The old lantern room of a Victorian 'home for destitute children' is now one of the top spots in town for contemporary British cuisine, courtesy of chef…
Utrecht
In an 1847 shophouse with window seats that are perfectly perched above the canal, there's no doubting the quality of the French bistro food here, centred…
County Wicklow
Housed in a coaching inn that first opened its doors in 1785, this terrific restaurant is hidden down a side alley beside a pub. It puts a premium on…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
V stands for 'Végétal', G for 'Gourmand' and T for 'Tonique' – this gives you an idea of what's on offer at this quirky, buzzy and colourful vegetarian…
Sheffield
Local students flock to this down-to-earth, healthy Mexican canteen, which started life as a street-food truck and now has several outlets in Sheffield…
County Cork
Tucked behind the Sage restaurant, this cafe is one of the town's social hubs, with a popular breakfast menu (excellent poached eggs on sourdough toast)…
Albufeira
Footsteps from the Turismo, Casa da Fonte serves everything from sandwiches to charcoal-grilled fish in a beautiful courtyard lined with azulejos (hand…
Collioure
Japan meets France at this creative fusion restaurant hidden away in the old quarter. Chef Masashi Iijima prepares seasonally changing specials using…
Yonne
A block southeast of Porte Noël, this hip place serves cuisine du terroir made with fresh local ingredients. The €22 three-course menu changes three times…
Edinburgh
Chop Chop serves dishes popular in China rather than Britain – as its slogan says, 'Can a billion people be wrong?' No sweet-and-sour pork here, but a…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
A faintly fusion cuisine makes this cosy bistro, footsteps from place des Vosges, stand out. Dishes such as caramelised duck breast served with roasted…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
The motto here is 'Work Hard & Be Nice to People' – yes, it's in English and written in capital letters near the entrance. And yes, Antonin Bonnet and his…
The Algarve
For an alfresco beer or local fare like barbecued spicy sausage and prawns, Casa da Igreja is a wonderfully traditional tasca (tavern) in the heart of the…
Nice
Housed in a sumptuous pink Regency dining room, the two-starred Michelin restaurant at the Hôtel Negresco, run by locally trained chef Jean-Denis…
Paris
An perennial 'in' address with the uber-cool fashion set, this darling of a restaurant has bags going for it: superb interior design by Joseph Dirand,…
Troyes
Matryoshka dolls peer from the shelves of this cheery red-walled bistro, run by an affable French-Russian couple. Snag a table and you're in for a treat –…
Amsterdam Noord
Amid artful yet simple decor with a subtle designer feel, Cafe Modern is serious about its gastronomy yet without any stuffiness. There's a choice of a…
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