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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Montpellier
This former public bathhouse is now a hip restaurant that’s especially strong on Mediterranean flavours and Italian-influenced dishes. Tables are set…
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…
Annecy
If you're in the mood for well-executed versions of international Japanese standards – prawn tempura, okonomiyaki (pancake), aubergine in miso sauce – you…
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…
Épernay
A sweet dream of a chocolaterie, patisserie and tearoom, with delectable pralines, macarons and pastries. A champenoise speciality is the 'Baba', vanilla…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Oxford & the Cotswolds
This bright, modern restaurant, steps from the cathedral, serves a changing, season-focused, ethically sourced menu of creative British dishes with…
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,…
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:…
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…
Coimbra
In a wonderful position opposite the majestic old cathedral, this restaurant sees many tourists but nevertheless offers up tasty regional dishes…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Lyon
Equal parts bookstore, cafe and restaurant, this foodie haven has an astonishing selection of culinary, gastronomic and wine titles. It also offers…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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