Must-see restaurants in Western Europe

  • Bonobo Cafe

    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…

  • Apple Pie

    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…

  • La Fromagerie

    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…

  • La Fruitière d'Augustin

    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…

  • Le Zinc

    Antibes

    Head uphill from the market and you shouldn't miss this titchy little bistro-cum-wine-bar – the tiny street terrace is usually full of diners, especially…

  • Pod Coffee Shop

    Skellig Ring

    Sweet crêpes such as lemon and sugar or apple and cinnamon are served alongside savoury galettes made from buckwheat flour (Cashel Blue cheese, walnuts…

  • Brasserie Excelsior

    Nancy

    As opulent as a Fabergé egg with its stucco and stained glass, Excelsior whisks you back to the decadent era of art nouveau. Brusquely efficient waiters…

  • Restobières

    Brussels

    Beer-based twists on typical Belgian meals are served in a delightful if slightly cramped restaurant. The walls are plastered with bottles, grinders and…

  • Café Gombá

    Lagos

    Around since 1964, this traditional cafe-bakery is a local favourite for cakes and sweets including pastéis de nata, bolas de berlim (custard-filled…

  • Bari

    Cumbria & the Lakes

    A local's tip for Indian food. The setting, next to a busy main road, could be better, but the inside is atmospheric, painted in blingy colours and…

  • Roberta's

    Temple Bar

    Inside this austere-looking protected building lies a beautiful red-brick restaurant with some of the most atmospheric views you can get in Dublin while…

  • L’Osteria

    Corsica

    With its young, funky vibe and excellent €21 three-course menu, L’Osteria is a year-round local favourite. Rich in regional produce – seafood, veal, etc –…

  • Les Remparts

    Alsace

    This elegant, scarlet-walled bistro is a highly regarded central choice for an inexpensive lunch or, at weekends, dinner. The menu has strong Alsatian…

  • Rodean

    Exeter

    Run by the same family for 15 years, the Rodean serves inventive cuisine that has built a loyal following and notched up a string of awards. Classic,…

  • L'Arbalète

    Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

    Inside a rough stone building in the centre of Murol village, L'Arbalète serves ravenous hikers and locals with honey-roasted Camembert, confit de canard…

  • Aherne's Seafood Bar & Restaurant

    County Cork

    Three generations of the same family have run the award-winning Aherne's. Seafood is the star, but there are also plenty of meat and poultry dishes…

  • Bakers' Table

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    Housed within Talgarth Mill, this cafe uses its own artisanal stone-ground flour to bake beautiful scones, bara brith (Welsh tea bread) and crusty bread…

  • Il Gelato del Marchese

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Sardinian ricotta and honeyed almonds, Piedmont hazelnut truffle, coffee and cardamom, and caipirinha (yes, the Brazilian cocktail of cachaça, sugar and…

  • Cathy Goedert

    Luxembourg City

    Chic cafe/pâtisserie/boulangerie Cathy Goedert is an especially good option on a Sunday for a smorgasbord of sweet and savoury hot and cold dishes at…

  • Tosa

    Notting Hill & West London

    With a welcoming flaming charcoal grill brightening its window, this simple, casual yet pretty and precise Japanese restaurant fixes its focus on smaller…

  • Pêcherie Ducamp

    French Basque Country

    Pêcherie Ducamp is one of the best places in town to indulge in the local seafood. Sit at a table overlooking ocean-sized tanks swimming with the imminent…

  • Fig Tree

    The Midlands & the Marches

    Tucked down an alleyway off Church St, this 19th-century former stable serves Mediterranean-inspired fare at lunch (eg focaccia, pastas and salads) and…

  • O Buraco

    Aliados & Bolhão

    As old school as old school gets, this long-standing restaurant on the ground floor of an unassuming office building seems frozen in time, with its…

  • Le Bar à Soupes

    Paris

    With six different soups served daily, chances are you’ll find something here to warm you up. Choices might include leek, potato and chorizo, pumpkin…

  • Klaw

    Temple Bar

    There's nothing sophisticated about this crab-shack-style place except the food: Irish oysters served naked, dressed or torched; Lambay Island crab claws…

  • Restaurante O'Flor

    Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela

    A traditional family-run restaurant, complete with exposed stone walls, blue ceramic tiles and framed pictures, O'Flor is a cut above many similar-looking…

  • Castas e Pratos

    Peso da Régua

    The coolest dining room in town is set in a restored wood-and-stone railyard warehouse with exposed original timbers. You can order grilled alheira…

  • Broken Biscuits

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    English pastry chef Chris Wilson and his Irish partner Christine O'Sullivan keep the city supplied in traditional English scones, muffins, loaf cakes,…

  • Casa da Guia

    Cascais

    Among palm and pine trees, this lush waterfront complex contains a handful of shops, cafes and restaurants with outdoor terraces overlooking the deep blue…

  • La Bouche en Folie

    St-Malo

    Decked out in designer wallpaper and tiny tables, this small spot feels like dining in a stylish friend's living room. It's well off the tourist trail, a…

  • Les Nymphéas

    Rouen

    With its formal tables arrayed under 16th-century beams, Les Nymphéas has long been a top address for fine dining in Rouen. Young chef Alexandre Dessaux…

  • Castle View

    Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire

    For a serve of cod, chips and mushy peas bigger than your head, you can't do better than this upmarket chippie. There's a pleasant dining area for those…

  • Le Bel Été

    Languedoc-Roussillon

    Sweet and simple, this spot lures diners with its friendly service and tempting menu specialising in regional dishes. Try the patate lozérienne (potato…

  • Dartel

    Leiden

    A small menu of dishes making the most of local seasonal produce draws locals and food-focused visitors to this restaurant in the shadow of the…

  • Lukemieke

    Leuven

    This friendly place has been serving vegetarian delights since 1967. Its high-ceilinged front room faces Stadspark from an otherwise residential street…

  • Three Degrees West

    Torquay

    Sandwiched between the seafront and crumbling russet-red cliffs, the terrace of this bar-bistro has uninterrupted views of the waves. The menu spans…

  • Bora Café

    Lagos

    Tiny Bora is the ideal place for your healthy fruit and veggie fix, with omelettes, soups, salads, sandwiches (such as beetroot, sweet potato and hummus)…

  • Landgate Bistro

    Rye

    Escape the medieval excesses of Rye’s central eateries to this fresh-feeling bistro, slightly off the tourist trail near the impressive 14th-century…

  • Haydens

    Rye

    Long-time believers in organic and fair-trade produce, Haydens dishes up delicious omelettes, ploughman’s lunches, salads and bagels in a light, breezy…

  • Panzo

    Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

    Never has pizza looked more mouth-watering than at Panzo's: oblong-shaped, loaded with toppings and enjoyed in a dining room bathed in the pink hues of…

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