The Minho
Dreamy river views from the open-air terrace are the star attraction at this trendy restaurant in the heart of town. Portuguese favourites like salmon…
Must-see restaurants in Western Europe
Burgundy
Two blocks south of the tourist office, this modern bistro showcases French and Burgundian specialities including locally raised Charolais steak. The €19…
Orkney
Tastefully renovated, this characterful high-ceilinged former general store with chessboard tiles makes an atmospheric venue for a morning coffee and…
Coimbra
With its low wood-beamed ceiling, tiled walls and rustic decor, this is the very picture of a traditional backstreet tasca (tavern). In keeping with the…
Pastelaria Conventual Pão de Rala
Évora
The azulejo-covered walls (complete with a bakery scene) and low-playing fado create a fine setting for nibbling on heavenly pastries and convent cakes,…
North London
Tucked away on a side street, this upmarket little place does a brisk trade in inventive vegetarian and vegan cooking. The menu features mouth-watering,…
Toulouse
With confit duck and pâté featuring prominently on restaurant menus across Toulouse, this budget vegetarian canteen provides a much-needed palate cleanser…
The West End
More than 40 meat-free and vegan dishes inspired by global cuisines are laid out for self-service in this airily designed restaurant that charges by…
Madeira
The French chef at this luxury hotel restaurant in the settlement of Jardim da Serra (north of Câmara de Lobos) cooks up an imaginative, international…
Madeira
A smoky aroma of grilling meat wafts from the door of this central Caniço churrascaria (traditional grill). Meat and fish, expertly barbecued on acacia…
Bordeaux
For a swift street-food bite between sights, duck into Woof for a gourmet hot dog – to eat in, in the attractive Scandinavian-styled interior, or to take…
Dublin
This lovely pub in the Strawberry Beds, 6km west of the city centre in forested countryside, has a decent menu of bar food specialising in seafood – fish…
Amsterdam
This ginormous, stylish, converted Renault car showroom serves up a range of international dishes, from steak tartare and Iberico pork cutlets to grilled…
South Cornwall
This friendly, contemporary cafe on the Moor is popular for its copious breakfasts (veggie and nonveggie), as well as its creative sandwiches (which range…
South Cornwall
On the town's main street, Amanzi serves up a unique menu spiced by African flavours. Start with boerewors (South African sausage) or trinchado bunny-chow…
Amsterdam
On a little square and attached to the fringe Amsterdam Theater House just off Overtoom, this is a laid-back local favourite for a drink or a bite to eat…
Auvergne
A satisfying, great-value restaurant turning out local classics like truffade, as well as a delicious range of seafood from fish tartare and ray wing with…
De Pijp
Secluded in a leafy, residential corner of the neighbourhood, this elegant restaurant offers equally refined Japanese fare on its multicourse menus –…
Monchique
At this likeably old-fashioned, rustic place, with floor-to-ceiling timber cabinets filled with local pottery, regional dishes include the house…
Guimarães
With a handsomely panelled dining room under a graceful arcade, this refined choice serves Portuguese classics made with straight-from-the-market…
Orkney
Every port has its pub, and in Stromness it’s the Ferry. Convivial and central, it warms the cockles with folk music, local beers and characters, and all…
Coimbra
Drawing a mixed crowd of students, locals and visitors, this unpretentious family-run grill is a reliable choice for a good-value fill-up. Don't expect…
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
Tucked away in a tight corner near the tourist office, this friendly, country-style restaurants offers large portions of traditional Portuguese fare…
Évora
An icon of Évora’s culinary scene, O Fialho has been wowing diners since 1945 – as evidenced by the photos of visiting dignitaries lining the walls. Amid…
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
The crisp reds and whites of the dining area blend seductively with the dark wood tables at this main-street eatery. The menu is typical of these parts,…
Jersey
Appealing country pub with real ales on tap and a better than average menu, courtesy of the chef responsible for the restaurant at nearby Château La…
Grenoble
Emilian and Pugliese dishes jostle with the food of Naples and Sicily in this perennially popular trattoria. Enter through the kitchen and loosen your…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
A huge dining room partition with blackboard paint chalks up Cinq-Mars' vast array of wines, while the seasonal menu is scrawled on one side. Traditional…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
A Belleville institution, this no-frills canteen serves an extensive range of Vietnamese specialities including great bowls of pho (noodles), bún (rice…
The Lake District
For a quick lunch stop, you won't go far wrong at this friendly little caff, which serves stuffed sandwiches, hot pies, baked spuds and yummy cakes (the…
Manchester
Indian veggie street food and craft beer are the order of the day at this export from Leeds. The format’s the same in Manchester, right down to the pallet…
Temple Bar
This cute little cake shop does a fine line in tarts, meringues, crumbles, cookies and brownies, not to mention a decent breakfast: the smoked bacon and…
Perpignan
International rugby stars fuel up on the ultra-fresh homemade pasta dishes (incorporating 20 pasta styles) at this authentic wood-beamed Italian…
Exeter
A spicy addition to Exeter, this Thai restaurant has proved very popular. You can play safe with the classics – red, green, Penang or jungle curries – or…
Blois
Succulent beef, mutton and andouillette sausages, grilled on an open wood fire right in the dining room, keep connoisseurs coming back to this traditional…
Snowdonia & the Llŷn
Equal parts wine bar and bistro, Gales is something of a Llangollen institution. It boasts an ever-changing seasonal menu best enjoyed with a good glass…
Aberdeen
Aberdeen has lagged behind a bit in the vegetarian-restaurant stakes, so it was good to see this 100% vegan cafe open in 2017. The menu runs from…
Chambéry
Specialising in the cheeses of Savoie for three generations, this family-run fromagerie, located just across the square from the Marché des Halles, is the…
The West End
This deli-cafe has bowls of delectable salads, antipasto, peppers and beans scattered about the long communal table. Huge slabs of bread invite you to…
Paris
Parisians' love affair with Israeli cuisine shows no signs of abating, and Maafim is a perfect place to see why. Delicious dishes span shakshouka (tomato-…
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