The Luberon
Go off the beaten path to find ice cream that's an art. Michel and Sigrid Perrière handcraft mind-boggling varieties of the sweet stuff: from lavender to…
Must-see restaurants in Western Europe
Ajaccio
This friendly little bistro has outdoor tables perched on a stepped alleyway plus more formal dining rooms upstairs. The changing daily menus showcase…
Glasgow
More a comfortable lounge than your typical veggie restaurant, this cafe offers cosy couch seating and reassuringly solid wooden tables, as well as an…
The Channel Islands
There's a nice buzz to this little place, where locals come for a full English breakfast, and where the pace picks up in the evenings, with excellent…
Northeast Belgium
This 18th-century brick house fronts the beautiful Tuinen van Hoegaarden formal gardens and has a wisteria-shaded terrace that is a delight in summer. The…
Marseille
The Aixoise has given locals their daily bread, in all its forms – pain de campagne (country bread), crunchy ficelle (minibaguettes) or a classic baguette…
Auvergne
Red-checked tablecloths, daily specials scrawled on boards, and a cast of characters. The Lucas is a classic French bistro that distinguishes itself by…
Dublin
Fashionistas and foodies have long been aficionados of this stylish spot, which turns out top-notch contemporary Irish fare, including Wicklow venison and…
Bayeux
At this romantic restaurant, delicious Norman classics include steamed pollock and Caen-style tripe. A vegetarian menu – a rarity in Normandy – is also…
The Cairngorms
A long-standing Aviemore institution, the child-friendly Ski-ing Doo (it’s a pun…ask the waiter!) is a favourite with family skiers and hikers. It's an…
North & West Coast
This modern cafe occupying the former fishermen's mission building has gingham tablecloths, lots of light and outdoor tables. The menu features ciabatta…
Biarritz
One of Biarritz' more traditional tables, with a sweet front patio sheltered by climbing plants and an awning. The menu is proudly Basque, so expect…
Beara Peninsula
The vintage bar at the Eccles Hotel adds a sophisticated twist to the idea of pub grub – alongside classics such as fish and chips and beefburgers, you'll…
Latin Quarter
Centuries-old wooden beams and exposed stone add instant charm to this busy restaurant-bar on rue Mouffetard, a market street. Be it a deep-fried squid,…
St Ives
You don't have to stray far from the sand for beach food on Porthgwidden – there's an excellent cafe right next door to the bathing huts. It's a classy…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Contemporary takes on classical French dishes are served in a sublime, pre-Revolution building and former auction room with a knock-out circular dining…
Cascais
Near the Boca do Inferno, this humble-looking place serves superb seafood dishes to ocean views. Its mouth-watering mixed platters for two (€39.50 to €88 …
Bristol
A gleaming pale blue espresso machine sits at the heart of this artisan coffee house where caffeine connoisseurs sit at tiny clumps of tables munching on…
Glasgow
This back-to-basics Merchant City choice just off the Ingram St shopping strip is a sizeable restaurant with an open kitchen at the end. The reduced menu…
Belfast
In a buzzy dining room with high ceilings and leather booths, Coppi serves modern Italian dishes like Tuscan goat pappardelle and roast wild hake. The…
Aix-en-Provence
It’s all very cosy at Charlotte, where everyone knows everyone. French classics like veal escalope and grilled entrecôte steak are mainstays, and there is…
McCormack's at the Andrew Stone Gallery
County Mayo
Upstairs above the Westport hubbub, there's excellent food on offer at this family-run bakery and lunch cafe, which has been in business for decades and…
Exmoor National Park
Chunky wooden tables and exposed brick defy traditional tearoom expectations; the menu is surprising, too. Expect homemade 'moo burgers' (beef sandwiched…
Côte d'Azur
No visit to Tourrettes is complete without a cup or cone of violet ice cream topped with a candied violet from Tom's. The town's beloved glacier (ice…
Aliados & Bolhão
A hip, healthy addition to central Porto, this vegetarian and vegan restaurant can easily be spotted by the swings in its window. You can help yourself to…
Brittany
This rustic country inn has a cosy interior and a menu rooted in the traditions of the terroir. The excellent-value €23 set menu may include quail, deer,…
Brittany
A fine waterfront position south of the downtown din makes this well-regarded restaurant a must for seafoodies, lured by a particularly tasty menu. A big…
South Cornwall
Classy dining by the sea, just behind the beach at Maenporth. Cornish seafood features heavily, with a mix of Mediterranean and fusion flavours. The…
Arras
In a superb vaulted brick cellar, this formal restaurant serves a range of classical dishes prepared with carefully selected ingredients: oysters…
South Cornwall
Everyone's favourite brekkie stop in Fowey, this friendly cafe is a riot of character, from the brightly coloured furniture and polka-dot bunting to the…
Viseu
This unabashedly upper-crust spot under the looming Igreja da Misericórdia specialises in fine regional cuisine made with ingredients from the nearby…
Keswick
On the top floor of George Fisher, this attic cafe is great for a country lunch: try hot rarebit (toasted cheese on toast), mackerel paté or a classic…
Braga
Savour terrific Portuguese dishes in this attractive country-style tavern with two cosy dining rooms showcasing lots of bric-a-brac. The menu is small but…
County Cork
This yachtie-filled cafe-cum-wine bar (with many good choices by the glass) and art gallery serves soups, salads and enormous chunky sandwiches filled…
Cambridge
Hipster hang-out with bacon on sourdough toast for breakfast, single-origin bean coffee, cool tunes and a laid-back vibe.
Notting Hill & West London
Chinese-style fluffy buns of all types is the name of the game here, with an unexpected range of flavours from veggie curry to Full English (egg, bacon,…
Glasgow
Set in the Trades Hall, a notable Merchant City edifice, this very cordial cafe has real soul, with home baking, tasty coffee and a range of dishes…
Bruges
Checked olive banquettes, candles, an upright piano and shelves cluttered with knick-knacks make you feel like you’re dining in a family home. Seafood,…
Bordeaux
Break old-town meanderings in medieval St-Pierre with an ice cream from this local institution. There are 80-odd unusual flavours – all organic – to…
Avignon
When tastebuds tire of Provençal, consider this uber-cool Japanese restaurant. At home in a deconsecrated chapel on a beautiful stone-paved square in the…
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