Must-see restaurants in Western Europe

  • Blend

    Paris

    Easy to spot by the crowd waiting for a table, the sharp, smart, black and wood space sizzles up bijou-sized burgers with brioche buns baked fresh twice…

  • Nulle Part Ailleurs

    Wallonia

    A typical grey-stone building on Couvin's main road combines an excellent restaurant, specialising in carefully sourced French and local produce, and a…

  • L'Antre 2

    Auvergne

    This historic grocer's shop has been transformed into an understated eatery where salads, steaks and fish are beautifully turned out and always served…

  • Alecrim & Manjerona

    Belém

    Tucked away from the crowds on a side street, Alecrim & Manjerona ('Rosemary & Marjoram') is a cute grocery store, cafe, deli and wine bar rolled into one…

  • Le St-Jean

    Perpignan

    Atmospherically set in the shadow of its namesake cathedral and opening to a charming magnolia-shaded cobbled courtyard, Le St-Jean is one of Perpignan's…

  • Murphy's

    Kilkenny City

    If you haven't already tried Ireland's finest ice cream at its handful of other branches around the country, you can rectify that here. Daily-changing…

  • Pier 17

    Guernsey

    The bright and stylish bistro is a favourite choice for sea views coupled with modern British dishes, such as pan-fried brill with asparagus, aubergine…

  • Como en Casa

    Liège

    The concept in this spacious, slightly classroom-like space is to order around five small dishes to share between two. Menus change regularly to use the…

  • Justiça e Paz

    Coimbra

    Part of the university's law faculty, this busy cafeteria is one of Coimbra's best-kept secrets. An excellent option for the budget traveller, it's open…

  • Les Bains de Montpellier

    Montpellier

    This former public bathhouse is now a hip restaurant that’s especially strong on Mediterranean flavours and Italian-influenced dishes. Tables are set…

  • Dockyard Cafe

    Bristol

    With a waterside terrace and big picture windows overlooking the City Dock, the Dockyard Cafe is popular with people visiting the neighbouring SS Great…

  • Minami

    Annecy

    If you're in the mood for well-executed versions of international Japanese standards – prawn tempura, okonomiyaki (pancake), aubergine in miso sauce – you…

  • L'Épicerie

    Lyon

    Done out like an early-20th-century grocer's, with distressed cupboards full of china and old boxes and canisters, this place serves thickly sliced…

  • Pâtisserie Vincent Dallet

    Épernay

    A sweet dream of a chocolaterie, patisserie and tearoom, with delectable pralines, macarons and pastries. A champenoise speciality is the 'Baba', vanilla…

  • Number 16

    Glasgow

    Run with warmth, this cosy narrow space near the bottom of Byres Rd is a pleasing spot for a short menu of quality Scottish cuisine based around excellent…

  • Hathaways

    The Channel Islands

    Making good use of the herbs and vegetables that are grown in the grounds of La Seigneurie, Hathaways is an informal spot for seasonal mains such as…

  • Cornish Arms

    Dartmoor National Park

    Chef John Hooker has created something special here: a smart but still convivial pub serving creative but unpretentious food that remains true to its West…

  • Le Petit Bistrot

    Chartres

    Dishes chalked on the blackboard are all made from the fresh produce at Chartres' iron-canopied market, which the bistro overlooks (terrace seats give you…

  • Builín Blasta

    County Galway

    Fresh flavours and vivid colours lift this smart cafe in Spiddal Craft Village way above the crowd. Breakfasts bring organic spinach and Aran goat's…

  • Éénvistwéévis

    Amsterdam

    With a chandelier interior, this small, unassuming yet classy Amsterdam favourite is the type of place locals put on their best shirt to go to. The short…

  • Lussmanns Fish & Grill

    Oxford & the Cotswolds

    This bright, modern restaurant, steps from the cathedral, serves a changing, season-focused, ethically sourced menu of creative British dishes with…

  • Le Syracuse

    Yonne

    Friendly and refreshingly down-to-earth, Le Syracuse serves everything from pizza to solid Burgundian plats du jour (€12.50, or €18.50 including coffee,…

  • Chesters by the River

    The Lake District

    Beside a rattling brook at Skelwith Bridge, halfway between Ambleside and Elterwater, this smart cafe is definitely more gourmet than greasy spoon:…

  • Pidélice

    Nancy

    Is it a pizza? Is it a sandwich? Well, a pidélice is kind of both, served hot, crunchy and stuffed with gourmet fillings – from feta and olives to steak…

  • O Trovador

    Coimbra

    In a wonderful position opposite the majestic old cathedral, this restaurant sees many tourists but nevertheless offers up tasty regional dishes…

  • Mosque Kitchen

    Edinburgh

    Expect shared tables and disposable plates, but this is the place to go for cheap, authentic and delicious homemade curries, kebabs, pakoras and naan…

  • Homeground

    The Lake District

    Windermere gets its own boutique coffee house, serving excellent flat whites, pourovers and ristrettos, accompanied by a fine display of milk art. It's…

  • Le Vaudésir

    Yonne

    Freshness and value for money are the hallmarks of this sophisticated bistro, 800m from the centre on the road to Lyon. Dishes range from the…

  • Restaurante Zé do Sporting

    Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela

    A local favourite, the vine-covered terrace of this cheerfully boisterous restaurant heaves at weekends as families and groups of friends crowd in for a…

  • Restaurante Mercado do Peixe

    Aveiro

    What better place to dine on seafood than the fish market? On the first floor of the market building, this industrial-chic restaurant serves up canal…

  • Tasca Palhuça

    Aveiro

    As authentic as they come, this modest family-run place is largely shielded from travellers due to its side-street location. We think it's great – the…

  • In Cuisine

    Lyon

    Equal parts bookstore, cafe and restaurant, this foodie haven has an astonishing selection of culinary, gastronomic and wine titles. It also offers…

  • Boston Tea Party

    Bristol

    First-rate sandwiches and burgers, fresh juices and locally roasted coffee are served up in style at this southwest deli chain's very first store. Brunch…

  • Fine Cheese Co

    Bath

    In this hog heaven for fans of les grands fromages staff will soon have you sampling a top-notch selection of cheesy delights. The adjoining cafe is…

  • Pearl Beach

    St-Tropez

    A good bet for beachside dining, this pan-European bistro-bar is on the way out of town. With its wood deck and swaying palms, it’s perfect for a…

  • Da Haaf

    Shetland

    In a fisheries college, this place has a slightly canteeny feel but great water views out of big windows. It does simple but tasty snacks all day and…

  • Soup en Zo

    Amsterdam

    Great when you need your cockles warmed, this is part of a chain that serves delicious fresh soups of the day, which may include a creamy sweet potato…

  • Oar House

    County Dublin

    A feast-o-fish – of the locally caught variety – is what the menu is all about at this restaurant. While this might be par for the course in a fishing…

  • Pinky Murphy's Café

    South Cornwall

    You'll almost need a pair of sunglasses to cope with the kitsch dazzle of stripes, spots and colours on show in this endearingly retro cafe. It serves a…

  • Waargenoegen

    Amsterdam Noord

    This hippie-like cafe in a container behind two large vintage stores, Neef Louis and Van Dijk & Ko, serves deliciously good toasties with fillings such as…

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