Must-see restaurants in Western Europe

  • Walter Benedict

    Den Haag

    All-day breakfasts (including a €5 coffee, juice and croissant deal) are on offer at this self-styled cafe-bistro, alongside lunch choices including soup,…

  • Bon Appetit

    Kent

    The best eatery on Westcliff, this first-rate bistro serves up French-inspired dishes in a simple dining room or with al fresco harbour views. Ingredients…

  • L'Un des Sens

    Colmar

    Lodged in a half-timbered house, this red-walled wine bar keeps the mood intimate and mellow. It speaks volumes that the owners know their suppliers by…

  • Kingston Arms

    Cambridge

    Great gastropub grub – from roasts to homemade risotto and gourmet sausages – keeps stomachs satisfied at the award-winning Kingston. More than 10 real…

  • Taverna Os Templarios

    Monsaraz

    Step back in time with this Knights Templar–themed eatery, complete with iron chandeliers, wall-mounted weapons and banners strung from the rafters. The…

  • Platform

    Glasgow

    This atmospheric series of brick-arched vaults under the railway lines at Central station comes into its own at weekends, when street-food vendors open up…

  • Prufrock Coffee

    Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

    Not content with being one of the kings of London's coffee-bean scene (it offers barista training and workshops in 'latte art'), Prufrock also dishes up…

  • Jersey Crab Shack

    Jersey

    As the assorted flotsam and jetsam used in the decor suggests, this place is all about the crab. Crab tacos, crab linguine and crab salad are all present,…

  • Fingle Bridge Inn

    Dartmoor National Park

    A more perfect place for a riverside pint you simply could not find. Nestled in the middle of Fingle Woods, on the banks of the River Teign, this…

  • A Confeitaria

    Funchal

    This superb busy bakery with waiter service, opposite the casino, sells cakes and pastries all produced on the premises, plus coffees for €1. Freshness…

  • Hart's Restaurant

    Nottingham

    Adjacent to Hart's boutique hotel, this contemporary restaurant has a sophisticated cobalt-blue-accented dining room, ultra-attentive service and…

  • Lighthouse Tavern

    County Donegal

    Just before you reach Fanad Lighthouse, this welcoming and excellently located tavern is at hand for decent pub fare: lunchtime sandwiches and soups, plus…

  • Au Pêcher Mignon

    Languedoc-Roussillon

    Not your average crêperie, Au Pêcher Mignon is renowned for its gourmet crêpes and galettes made from what's available on the market. The menu is concise …

  • BiteSize

    County Cork

    This artisan bakery in the middle of the high street is the ideal place to start the day with a Danish pastry served Scandi-style (ie with a luxurious…

  • Terroirs

    Uzès

    Dine under the arcades or on the cobbled square at this smart deli-cafe. Nearly all that they sell (honey, oil, pâté, wines, herbs) has been locally…

  • La Parenthèse

    Orléans

    Youthful chef David Sterne turns fresh produce from nearby market stalls, including heritage vegetables, into old-fashioned, family-style French cuisine,…

  • Little Mike's

    Dublin

    At Little Mike's, opened in 2019, you can sit at the counter for a few glasses of wine and some smaller plates of the seafood that Michael's, its sister…

  • Roast House

    Tralee

    The name comes from its own custom-built coffee roaster, but Roast House is even better known for its food, which spans breakfasts of homemade buttermilk…

  • Chaparro

    Odeceixe

    Chaparro is a great choice for no-nonsense Portuguese char-grilled meat and seafood, particularly the house-speciality, octopus with sweet potato. Watch…

  • Bison Bar & BBQ

    Temple Bar

    Beer, whiskey sours and finger-lickingly good Texas-style barbecue – served with tasty sides such as slaw or mac 'n' cheese – is the fare at this…

  • Il Baretto

    The West End

    A tarted-up trattoria that has a loyal local following, Il Baretto specialises in good, wood-fired-oven pizza and such simple Italian dishes as penne with…

  • Traveller Caffé

    Aliados & Bolhão

    OK, it's by no stretch of the imagination a secret, but this traveller hangout still exudes a chilled vibe and is a great place to sip a proper hot…

  • De Tropen

    Amsterdam

    This grand cafe has a superb terrace overlooking Oosterpark, and suitably for its setting in the Tropenmuseum, offers a global menu. The food receives…

  • Crêperie Ahna

    Brittany

    This elegant scarlet eatery has been run by the same family for four generations and deserves its reputation as one of the best crêperies in town. Unusual…

  • Poppies

    North London

    The largest of the three branches of this high-viz chippy serves reliable fish (choose from a half dozen types) and chips to up to 110 diners over two…

  • Talbot's Seafood Lodge

    County Mayo

    Fishing-themed decor festoons this welcoming restaurant-bar where local seafood is firmly to the fore, with lobster, crab claws and an excellent fish pie…

  • Sotto Sotto

    Bath

    The setting – an artfully lit vaulted brick chamber – is superb, and the food matches it for style. Authentic Italian dishes include choices such as herb…

  • Marres Kitchen

    Maastricht

    Adjunct to a gallery for contemporary art, dishes span the Mediterranean spectrum, with a fair variety of meat-free options especially among the…

  • Restaurante Área Benta

    The Beiras

    Ensconced in a traditional stone house off Largo Padre Francisco Ferreira, Área Benta is reckoned to be the best restaurant in town. Its spacious interior…

  • Bon Vivant

    The West End

    A welcome addition to the dining scene in 'Upper Bloomsbury' is this bistro serving Italian-accented food such as tagliattelles aux truffes (pasta with…

  • L’Epuisette

    Marseille

    This swanky restaurant has a Michelin star and knockout water-level views from an elegantly austere dining room. Many splurge on what may be Marseille’s…

  • Gnom

    Glasgow

    An offshoot of a successful food-truck favourite, this Strathbungo cafe offers a short and unusual menu. Inventive savoury creations combine taste and…

  • Happy Pear

    County Wicklow

    Half of Greystones seem to meet each other for a chat at this hugely popular cafe, deli and organic grocery. Enjoy your porridge with fruit and seeds,…

  • La Badiane

    Antibes

    The little side street behind Antibes' bus station has a clutch of great lunchtime restaurants, including this exotic Moroccan-tinged diner, which serves…

  • La Casa di Nonna

    Cannes

    Flowers on the tables, fresh floral decor, Italian food just like an Italian nonna (grandmother) makes and delicious home-made cakes make this hybrid…

  • La Table de Fontfroide

    Languedoc-Roussillon

    Opening to a table-strewn terrace, the beautiful vaulted restaurant at the Abbaye de Fontfroide serves feisty Mediterranean flavours, along with its own…

  • Red Roof

    Skye

    Tucked away up a glen, a mile off the main road, this restored 250-year-old byre is a wee haven of home-grown grub. The dinner-only menu, served at 7.30pm…

  • Bistrot d’Emile

    Ajaccio

    This friendly little bistro has outdoor tables perched on a stepped alleyway plus more formal dining rooms upstairs. The changing daily menus showcase…

  • Le Massilia

    Béziers

    This convivial spot, located within spitting distance of Les Halles covered market, is a great place to recharge the batteries after a stroll around the…

  • Barony

    Southern Scotland

    A classier option than Biggar's decent pubs, this well-run restaurant features a handsome dining area with exposed stone, candlelight, posh glassware and…

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