Must-see restaurants in Western Europe

  • Cavalariça Comporta

    The Alentejo

    Seasonally inspired Cavalariça, in the heart of Comporta village, wins hearts for bucking tradition in favour of creating a modern, foodie-focused dining…

  • Reunion

    Guernsey

    Sea views, a stylish interior (all charcoal greys and canary yellows) and original cocktails are all perks here. Besides, the chef creates wonderful,…

  • Walnut Tree

    Southeast Wales

    Established in 1963, the Michelin-starred Walnut Tree serves the cuisine-hopping meat and seafood creations of chef Shaun Hill, with a focus on fresh,…

  • Maison Maison

    Paris

    Halfway down the stairs by Pont Neuf is this wonderfully secret space beneath the bouquinistes (used-book sellers), where you can watch the bateaux…

  • A Tasca

    Sagres

    Seafood doesn't come fresher than at this converted fish warehouse, with a timber-decked terrace overlooking the marina and Ilhotes do Martinhal offshore…

  • Loch Fyne Oyster Bar

    Southern Highlands & Islands

    The success of this cooperative is such that it now lends its name to dozens of restaurants throughout the UK. But the original is still the best, with…

  • Mother India

    Glasgow

    Glasgow curry buffs forever debate the merits of the city's numerous excellent South Asian restaurants; Mother India features in every discussion. It's…

  • Stravaigin

    Glasgow

    Stravaigin is a serious foodie's delight, with a menu constantly pushing the boundaries of originality and offering creative culinary excellence. With a…

  • Kek

    Delft

    The baskets of organic fruit and vegetables at the front of this stylish cafe are a good indicator of what's on the menu – freshly squeezed juices, fruit…

  • Richer

    Paris

    Richer's pared-back, exposed-brick decor is a smart setting for genius creations including wild plaice cerviche with fennel puree and confit tomato jelly…

  • Rusty Shears

    Whitby

    This vintage cafe covers many bases. There's an astounding drinks menu with more than 100 gins (despite the fact it's closed evenings) and gin flights, a…

  • La Pause Gourmande

    Yonne

    This sweet, unpretentious lunchtime eatery near the cathedral features an ever-changing monthly menu built around fresh local produce and delectable…

  • L'Envers

    Wallonia

    One of Mons' most popular restaurants, this lively spot deals out bistro favourites complemented by a list of daily dishes with innovative takes on…

  • Sha-Roe Bistro

    Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny

    Tucked inside an 18th-century building, award-winning chef Henry Stone's restaurant has a huge open fireplace and a pretty courtyard at the back,…

  • Simon Radley at the Grosvenor

    Chester

    Simon Radley's formal restaurant (you're instructed to arrive 30 minutes early for drinks and canapés) has served near-perfect Modern British cuisine…

  • Vila Adentro

    Faro

    With tables on the square in Faro's old town and a dining room decorated with floor-to-ceiling azulejos, this Moorish 15th-century building is a romantic…

  • Le Caveau

    Yorkshire Dales National Park

    Thanks to the stylish decoration there's no hint that this 16th-century cellar was once a prison for sheep rustlers. It's now one of Skipton's best…

  • Lake Road Kitchen

    The Lake District

    This much-lauded bistro has brought some dazzle to Ambleside's dining scene. Its Noma-trained head chef, James Cross, explores the 'food of the north',…

  • Spring

    The West End

    White walls, ball chandeliers and columns are offset by the odd blossom in this restored Victorian drawing room in Somerset House. Award-winning…

  • Lennons

    Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny

    Carlow's best dining is amid the arty surrounds of the Visual Centre for Contemporary Art. It's a sleek and stylish space with a patio bordering the…

  • Bakers & Roasters

    De Pijp

    Sumptuous brunch dishes served up at the Brazilian–Kiwi-owned Bakers & Roasters include banana-nutbread French toast with homemade banana marmalade and…

  • Cava Bodega

    Galway City

    More than 50 regional Spanish tapas dishes are given a gourmet twist by star chef JP McMahon, whose other ventures include Michelin-starred Aniar…

  • Mama Baker

    Nice

    Great bakeries abound in France, but even here, truly creative artisanal ones stand out. Witness Mama Baker, where organic grains and speciality…

  • L’Amandier

    Côte d'Azur

    Young chef Denis Fétisson has brought Roger Vergé’s baby back to its former glory. Set in an old mill, it’s considered casual in these parts, but comes…

  • Salt

    Stratford-upon-Avon

    Stratford's gastronomic star is this intimate, beam-ceilinged bistro. In the semi-open kitchen, owner-chef Paul Foster produces stunning creations…

  • La Cristallerie

    Luxembourg City

    Original art nouveau stained glass, gilded timbers, chandeliers and snow-white tablecloths set the stage for one of Luxembourg City's finest dining…

  • O'Dowd's

    Connemara

    Roundstone lobster, Aran Islands hake, plaice and sea bass, local crab and mackerel smoked in-house are sourced off the old stone dock directly opposite…

  • Peixes

    Nice

    This chic modern seafood eatery is the latest jewel in the crown of Niçois master restaurateur Armand Crespo. All done up in white-and-turquoise nautical…

  • Chatsworth Estate Farm Shop Cafe

    Peak District

    One of the finest places to eat in the Peak District, this bucolic cafe serves hearty breakfasts (eggs Benedict with Chatsworth-cured bacon or salmon;…

  • Yuu Kitchen

    Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

    Manga images pout on the walls and birdcages dangle from the ceiling at this fun, relaxed place. Dishes are either bite-sized or designed to be shared,…

  • Le Saint-Pierre

    Besançon

    Crisp white tablecloths, exposed stone and subtle lighting create an understated backdrop for Le Saint-Pierre's intense flavours: roast lamb in crushed…

  • Chez Pierre

    Arcachon

    Stunning shellfish and seafood to suit most budgets, gracious service and an elegant terrace on the seafront with white tablecloths makes this…

  • Penderyn

    Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire

    The gold and black wood panelled decor sets a refined tone at this restaurant inside Brown's Hotel and the food here lives up to its surroundings. Modern…

  • Thieving Harry's

    Yorkshire

    Thieving Harry's has all the trappings of a favourite local cafe: friendly faces, a breezy casual vibe, strong coffee and generous brunches, all wrapped…

  • La Chassagnette

    Camargue

    Surrounded by a vast potager (kitchen garden), which supplies practically all the restaurant's produce, this renowned gourmet table is run by Armand Amal,…

  • 5 North St

    The Cotswolds

    This veteran gourmet restaurant is a treat from start to finish, from its splendid 400-year-old timbered exterior to the elegant, inventive creations you…

  • L'Aparté

    Villefranche-sur-Mer

    Slick modern decor and an adorable canine mascot (Charlie) greet you at the door of this wonderful backstreet bistro, where the two-woman team dazzles…

  • Bistro Autour du Beurre

    St-Malo

    This casual bistro showcases the cheeses and butters handmade by the world-famous Jean-Yves Bordier; you'll find his shop next door. At the bistro, the…

  • Substance

    Paris

    A striking contemporary dining room in shades of muted blue is the backdrop for truly original cooking by young-gun chef Matthias Marc: Normandy scallop…

  • Monks at the Pier

    The Burren

    Although vegetarians and carnivores eat well here, seafood is the star at this whitewashed restaurant warmed by log-burning stoves. Think black Head Bay…

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