Must-see restaurants in Western Europe

  • Boulangerie de Lourmel

    Paris

    Situated a short stroll from the gates of Parc André Citroën, this place is a handy pit stop for freshly baked picnic staples: luscious quiches (salmon,…

  • Chocolataria das Flores

    Ribeira

    This enticingly cosy hole-in-the-wall cafe rustles up light bites such as quiches and salads, but really they are just the prelude to the main act:…

  • Churrasquiera Cacimbo

    Viseu

    The Cacimbo is a lifesaver on Sunday evenings, when virtually every restaurant in central Viseu is closed. The dining room, next to its own busy takeaway,…

  • O Cocho – Mercearia Alentejana

    Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela

    This sweet deli and grocery store plays up top-quality, sustainably sourced produce from the Alentejo. Wholesome soups, toasties, tapas and some of Lisbon…

  • Le Comptoir du Foie Gras

    Biarritz

    This quirky place morphs from a shop selling jars of foie gras in the day to a tapas bar in the evening. Needless to say the tapas are foie gras–heavy,…

  • Gro Coffee

    Southern Scotland

    Part of a renaissance of this part of Irvine's harbourside, this upbeat cafe and bakery is run according to sustainable principles. It covers a lot of…

  • Aux Gourmands

    Lyon & the Rhône Valley

    This contemporary restaurant à vins overlooking a delightful placette (small square) in the heart of the old town is an ode to fine wine and fine morsels…

  • Dona Petisca

    Braga

    This gourmet food shop with a narrow upstairs seating area sells all manner of sandwiches and snacks built around DOP and DOC Portuguese products – from…

  • Arlequin Gelati

    Nice

    A five-minute walk from Nice Ville train station brings you to this fab ice-cream shop founded by Milanese gelato master Roberto. Grab a scoop of…

  • Mono

    Glasgow

    Combining vegan food with a music shop, ultra-casual Mono is a boho Glasgow classic. The menu takes on favourites like burgers and fish and chips, as well…

  • La Treille Muscate

    Gorges du Verdon

    The top place to eat in the village proper: classic Provençal cooking served with panache, either in the stone-walled dining room or on the terrace with…

  • Glassboat

    Bristol

    This converted river barge is an ideal spot for a romantic dinner, with candlelit tables and harbour views through a glass extension. The refined food…

  • Adega Gavina

    The Douro

    This long-standing riverfront favourite is first and foremost a seafood grill. Stroll into the kitschy interior and peruse the chalkboard menu, then…

  • Tartar Frigate

    Kent

    Dating back to the 18th century, this seafront pub is a great place to be in summer when tourists and locals alike spill out onto the beach. The seafood…

  • Rockfish

    Plymouth

    In the cheery bistro of renowned southwest chef Mitch Tonks, you get as many chips as you can eat with whatever fish has been landed at the neighbouring…

  • Mythos!

    Southeast Wales

    Exposed beams, stone walls and dramatic lighting make this lively Greek bar and restaurant memorable, but it's the authentic, delicious food that…

  • Pint Shop

    Cambridge

    Popular Pint Shop's vision is to embrace eating and drinking equally. To this end, it's both a busy bar specialising in draught craft beer and a stylish…

  • Strasbourg Goose

    Cork City

    There's a French accent alongside the broad Irish brogue here, with everything from prime Irish sirloin to Cork coast mussels given a Gallic twist,…

  • Le Tricycle Store

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    What began life as a vegan hot-dog stand on three wheels – pedalled around town by Coralie and partner Daqui – has expanded into a fully fledged cafe…

  • La Fabuleuse Cantine

    Lyon & the Rhône Valley

    In a converted warehouse just behind the Cité du Design, this creative space features a changing menu of organic market-fresh fare that changes every day…

  • Foodilic

    Brighton & Hove

    It’s as good for breakfast (£5.85) as for a late dinner, but it’s the eat-till-you-burst buffet of scrumptious healthy fare that packs out this funky…

  • Bar Soba

    Glasgow

    With candles flickering in windows, there's a certain sense of intimacy in stylish Bar Soba, where industrial meets plush. A great stop in the heart of…

  • Le Magret

    Toulouse

    Fresh produce reigns supreme at this cheery lunch spot, one of several casual restaurants on the upper floor of Marché Victor Hugo. The menu wanders…

  • Lena's Tea Room

    The Midlands

    Decked out with 1920s-vintage-style decor and comfy sofas, with jazz playing in the background, this cute cafe makes everything in-house daily, including…

  • Gurkha Corner

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    Rustic scenes of the Himalayas brighten the windowless dining room of this friendly Nepalese restaurant. The delicious food dishes – curries, fried rice,…

  • Moon

    Amsterdam Noord

    The rather swanky revolving restaurant at the top of the A'DAM Tower is an undoubtedly cheesy but nevertheless enjoyable novelty experience. There's one…

  • Dalmore Inn

    Lowland Perthshire & Kinross

    One of Blairgowrie's most popular eateries, the Dalmore finds inventive ways to present the best of local produce, with dishes such as Arbroath smokie …

  • Nikos Greek Restaurant

    Dumfries & Galloway

    On the main street, it's quite a surprise to find authentic Greek food here in provincial Castle Douglas. The charismatic, welcoming host prepares…

  • Doca do Cavacas

    Funchal

    One of Funchal's best seafood restaurants is Doca do Cavacas, which juts out of the volcanic rock like an ocean-going liner. The semicircular glazed…

  • Lafayette Gourmet

    Paris

    This one-stop shop for all of Paris' most coveted indulgences (Pierre Hermé macarons, lemon-yuzu eclairs, pâtés, bean-to-bar chocolate, wine and Champagne…

  • Ennis Gourmet Store

    County Clare

    Gourmet produce – from Burren smoked salmon and whiskey marmalade to fine French wines – fills the shelves of this delightful deli, which has a handful of…

  • Le Cours des Lices

    Rennes

    Refined, market-fresh dishes are the order of the day at this relaxed but elegant restaurant in the busy eating-and-drinking streets of Rennes. Attentive…

  • 1837 Bar & Brasserie

    Dublin

    This lunchtime brasserie serves tasty dishes, from really fresh oysters to an insanely good Guinness burger, with skin-on fries and red-onion chutney. The…

  • Le Palais Gourmand

    Lille, Flanders & the Somme

    Down a narrow, cobbled street in an atmospheric brick building, this little crêperie is a great find for authentic savoury galettes (made with buckwheat…

  • Eric's Fish & Chips

    Norfolk

    Eric's reimagines the classic British chippy in fine north Norfolk trendy style. It has retro menus, bright tiles, bar stools and dishes that breathe…

  • Causeway Hotel

    County Antrim

    The restaurant at the Causeway Hotel serves an all-day menu of hearty dishes like chowder with wheaten bread, fish and chips, burgers and pasta. The…

  • Olive Tree

    York

    Local produce gets a Mediterranean makeover at this bright and breezy bistro. Classic pizza and pasta dishes are complemented by more ambitious recipes…

  • Chai Street

    Cardiff

    Colourful glass lamps and Bollywood posters set the scene for this zippy little eatery specialising in Indian street food. It doesn't take bookings and it…

  • Le Fou du Roy

    The Ardennes

    This cosy, well-run restaurant in Durbuy castle’s former concierge quarters features colourful antlers and a decor of clocks in one room, and a somewhat…

  • Thatch

    The Midlands

    This 200-year-old traditional thatched pub 2.2km southeast of Birr is a great place to sip a pint or enjoy a meal at lunch (à la carte) or dinner (fixed…

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