Must-see restaurants in Western Europe

  • A Table

    The Ardennes

    In summer, this central yet relatively peaceful, fountain-facing terrace is an ideal lunch spot for freshly made sandwiches and healthy plates of salad…

  • Agua del Mar

    Ostend

    This business-casual restaurant features imaginative mussel-shell-mosaics, and the arc of its raised terrace surveys the western beaches. The upmarket…

  • Hereford Deli

    The Midlands & the Marches

    At this gourmet emporium with a clutch of tables, fantastic sandwiches are a steal. Combinations include curried free-range chicken with mango chutney,…

  • Magpie Inn

    County Dublin

    The main strength of the excellent menu here is, obviously, seafood, including a range of mouth-watering lunch options such as fresh Galway mussels…

  • Frankie's Fish & Chips

    Shetland

    This famous Shetland chippie uses only locally sourced and sustainable seafood. As well as chip-shop standards, the menu runs to tasty Shetland mussels in…

  • Milord

    Paris

    Opened in 2019, this upmarket, industrial-styled eatery features a limited menu that caters for carnivores as well as vegetarians. The three dynamic lads…

  • Restaurante Dom Sancho

    The Beiras

    The only restaurant in the old village, Dom Sancho sits just inside the main Gothic gate. It's touristy but the traditional food is spot on – mainly game…

  • L'Alliance

    Amboise

    Unpretentious and family run, this restaurant serves wonderfully fresh, traditional French cuisine de saison (cuisine based on the seasons). Alas, the…

  • Au Goût du Jour

    Angers

    This intimate restaurant is notable for its red ceiling and old-time French cuisine, prepared with the freshest organic ingredients and served with…

  • Fábrica dos Pasteis

    Évora

    Take a stroll along the narrowest lane in town to find this gem of a bakery, which fires up the best pastéis de nata (custard tarts) for miles around, as…

  • Cleaver East

    Temple Bar

    Michelin-starred chef Oliver Dunne has brought his cooking chops to bear in Cleaver East, where the decor (think New York brasserie but with cleavers…

  • Food for Friends

    Brighton & Hove

    An ever-inventive choice of vegetarian and vegan food keeps bringing locals back for seconds and thirds at this place to see and be seen – literally, by…

  • Moel Siabod

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    Named for a nearby peak, this roadside cafe provides a hub and fuelling station for the hordes of walkers who descend on Capel Curig every summer. It's…

  • As.Is Bistro

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    In the lee of the castle, this welcoming bistro offers a short menu of pizza and pasta alongside more adventurous fare such as seared swordfish with…

  • Café de Turin

    Nice

    For a lavish seafood platter loaded with oysters, lobster, crab, cockles and more, Café de Turin is a longstanding Niçois tradition. You can also buy…

  • Au Petit Libanais

    Nice

    This family-run Lebanese place offers a delicious break from Nice's ubiquitous French and Italian fare. Platters of marinated and grilled meat (kafta,…

  • Oban Chocolate Company

    Oban

    Specialises in hand-crafted chocolates (you can watch them being made) and also has a cafe serving excellent coffee and hot chocolate (try the chilli…

  • Gingerman

    Brighton & Hove

    Hastings seafood, Sussex beef, Romney Marsh lamb, local sparkling wines and countless other seasonal, local and British treats go into the adroitly flash…

  • Kanal Street Food Market

    Brussels

    The ground floor of the Kanal Centre Pompidou museum has a 500m2 dainty street market with stalls for every mood. Hit Pistola for a juicy Black Angus…

  • Foam

    County Donegal

    With a minimalist, Scandinavian-inspired interior, this speciality coffee shop stands out among the bucket-and-spade shops of Bundoran's main street. The…

  • Londres

    Funchal

    One of the original tourist restaurants around since 1976, the 'London' has a bright, simple no-frills dining room where you can enjoy the classics of…

  • Koffieschenkerij

    Medieval Centre & Red Light District

    This delightful cafe attached to the Oude Kerk serves freshly made sandwiches such as brie with sweet pepper, rocket and mustard mayo, or smoked salmon…

  • Hôtel Amour

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Attached to the arty 'Love' Hotel, this hip bistro opening to a plant-filled patio garden offers all-day drinking and dining. International dishes span…

  • Birds & Bees

    Stirling

    This pub is a bit of a local secret; it's in a converted barn, hidden away on a back road on the city's northern fringes. There's faux-rustic decor and a…

  • 1884 Dock Street Kitchen

    Yorkshire

    This big and bold enterprise tries to blend British cuisine with a sepia-tinted, late-19th-century New York–steakhouse look, and just about pulls it off…

  • Harry Haw's

    Southern Highlands & Islands

    There are great scenes at this welcoming modern bistro with an attractive interior and views over Rothesay Castle. Its moderate prices and pleasing range…

  • La Voglia Di

    Calvi

    This friendly little old-town restaurant, just up from the port, has a handful of outdoor tables set below the sharpest angle in the citadel walls. The…

  • Vanessa Delicafe

    Yorkshire

    This popular cafe sits above a delicatessen, with sofas and bookshelves scattered among the tables, and window seats overlooking the market square. Settle…

  • Xurasko

    Bayonne

    Rough and ready, and all the better for it, this atmospheric corner bar near the market is guaranteed to be packed with a mix of after-dinner drinkers,…

  • Cat's Pyjamas

    Leeds

    This popular suburban Indian street-food hall opened in Leeds city centre in mid-2017. Loud Bollywood wall murals offset a northern industrial aesthetic…

  • A Stadda

    Southern Corsica

    With its twin oak-fired ovens always blazing, this roadside joint near Zonza's southern limits specialises in pizzas, grilled meat and Corsican classics…

  • Cemlyn Tea Shop

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    The Coles (Jan and Geoff) may be merry old souls but it's tea that's king here. There are more than 30 varieties on offer, along with homemade cakes and a…

  • Coach House Coffee Shop

    Loch Lomond

    With its chunky pine furniture and deep, deep sofa in front of a rustic fireplace, the Coach House is one of the cosiest places to eat on Loch Lomond. The…

  • Alpine Coffee Shop

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    There's a definite primate theme to this local institution: stuffed monkeys hang from the counter, chimps grin from photos and there's a palm-oil-free…

  • Empire Coffee

    Glasgow

    Beautifully set in an old 'Tardis' police box near the cathedral, this tiny outlet has a most enthusiastic owner, Rocco, who will give you a soul…

  • Bird Snackbar

    Medieval Centre & Red Light District

    Bird has some of the best Asian food on the Zeedijk – the chefs, wedged in a tiny kitchen, don't skimp on lemongrass, fish sauce or chilli. The resulting…

  • Restaurante Royal Marina

    Estremadura & Ribatejo

    A Swiss owner-chef runs the kitchen, and his friendly Portuguese wife runs the floor. This pleasant, unpretentious spot on the quay has a slightly…

  • A Forja

    Lagos

    Hearty, top-quality traditional food served in a bustling environment at great prices sees this buzzing adega tipica (wine bar) pull in the crowds. Daily…

  • La Dona Trattoria

    The Ardennes

    Some of Belgium's tastiest pizza along with home-made pasta is served in this unpretentious but friendly trattoria, 350m west of Pl du Rome on the N62, in…

  • Costume Bistro

    Aliados & Bolhão

    With its stone walls, ochre velvet chairs and white linen–draped tables, this romantically lit bistro is a class act. The food is bang on the money, too,…

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