Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan
This delightful ivy-covered pub has a wood-beamed interior and a large, sunny beer garden overlooking the river and St Aidan Church across the way. Its…
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Glasgow
Laid-back and a bit hippy, this vibrant little number is a perfect escape from the ubiquitous coffee chains. The bagels and panini – with names like…
Belfast
A newer branch of the classic cafe on Botanic Ave, this place has the same menu (Ulster fry-ups, all-day breakfast menu, soups, sandwiches, burgers) but a…
Silves
This rustic tasca (tavern), with chequer-clothed timber tables and rural paraphernalia (ploughs, saddles, saws, sickles and hunting rifles) on the walls,…
Den Haag
A member of Den Haag's ever-growing coterie of bistros with menus dominated by small plates rather than main courses, Dekxels concentrates on Asian dishes…
Liège
This friendly, intimate restaurant is on the northern edge of the bar district. Its speciality is pierrade – cook-it-yourself meat or seafood barbecues on…
County Cork
This outstanding little restaurant above a fishmonger's shop does seafood to perfection, from the live-tank local oysters (served with lemon and Tabasco…
Paris
This long-standing rotisserie specialises in free-range chicken from southwest France, prepared in a variety of fashions: simply roasted, as a crumble, or…
Toulouse
Ask for where's best for lunch and someone will point you in the direction of Balthazar. It's a modern take on an old-style bistro, with classic Gascon…
Kensington & Hyde Park
Min Jiang serves up seafood, excellent wood-fired Peking duck (běijīng kǎoyā; half/whole £35/65), dim sum (from £5) and sumptuously regal views over…
The Luberon
Cuisines du monde is what’s on offer at this charming little bistro – in other words, a little bit of everything, from a splash of Asian spice to a…
The Beiras
The clue's in the name – Hunter's Retreat – and the mounted boars' heads on the stone wall. This small, much frequented rustic restaurant is all about the…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Not to be confused with the pricier Tagide next door, this casual, slickly modern tapas bar has pretty views to the river and wine dished out via self…
Languedoc-Roussillon
The apricot-shaded exterior might be plain and the modest interior even plainer, but Le Camisard is a locals' favourite for traditional dishes served with…
Dartmoor National Park
Walk into Blacks for one thing and you're likely to leave with half a dozen more. Tempting breads, cheeses and olives are stacked high, along with pies,…
The Lake District
For a proper dinner in Bowness, this well-known address is tucked away in a whitewashed building on Ash St. Ingredients are fundamentally Cumbrian – lamb…
Ajaccio
Ajaccio’s office workers queue outside the town’s finest bakery at midday for fresh-made sandwiches and delicious pastries; tourists with more time on…
Le Havre
Amid the many simple restaurants set on the beach promenade, this place always draws a crowd for its reasonably priced seafood plates and ample prix-fixe…
Liverpool
This award-winning restaurant successfully blends ethnic influences from around the globe with staunch British favourites and serves up the result in a…
Normandy
When you (or your wallet) need a break from gourmet dining, head to this brash and boisterous brasserie, where pan-fried salmon, steak, chicken fajitas…
County Donegal
Immediately west of the ferry pier, Ionad Bhalor makes an appealing stop for a cup of tea or coffee and a slice of homemade pie or cake. There is also a…
Yorkshire Dales National Park
Tucked away in a quirky vaulted arcade space, this bistro has consistently impressed with its mastery of French country cooking, from confit de canard …
North & West Coast
This convivial pub with riverside beer garden serves a range of real ales, decent wines and some excellent food. The menu is based around tapas-sized…
Chartres
Soak up local life overlooking the open-air flower market. This tearoom-patisserie’s hot chocolate and macarons (flavoured with orange, apricot, peanut,…
Lyon & the Rhône Valley
This laid-back family affair is in Joyeux, 7.5km southeast of Villars-les-Dombes on the D61. It specialises in La Dombes staples, including frogs' legs…
South Cornwall
Most of the food on offer in Mevagissey is served with lashings of salt and vinegar and served out of a paper wrapper, but this place dishes up proper…
Languedoc-Roussillon
Producteur d'huîtres (oyster producer) Le Marin has its own shellfish beds right out front. Its delicacies – oyster gratin, stuffed mussels, grilled…
Dorset
A sustainable slant and a 40-year history help lift this traditional chippy, just metres from Weymouth's quay, above its rivals – mackerel features among…
Aveiro
A vegetarian restaurant is a rare sight in this part of the country, so vegans will delight at finding Ki, a colourful backstreet eatery serving organic…
Grenoble
Built in 1874, this covered market is crammed with local cheeses, patisserie, wine and deli fare including quenelles (breadcrumbed torpedoes of fish) and…
Coimbra
This marvellous family-run place specialises in homemade Portuguese standards such as chanfana (goat) cooked in red wine, and dobrada (tripe) served with…
Alsace
Good, honest Alsatian grub, cooked with passion and served with a smile, is the deal at this snug, wood-beamed bistro. Local wines marry well with…
Leeuwarden
Join cent-smart locals at this student-busy sandwich shop for a light lunch overlooking the canal. Everything is organic, and the vast sandwich menu has…
Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan
Hidden down a small flight of steps and opening to a sunny courtyard, this convivial cellar bistro has a great selection of Mediterranean tapas dishes,…
Nice
This hybrid coffee shop–bistro is a perennially popular hang-out for discerning Niçois hipsters. It’s good for bagel sandwiches, lunchtime salads and…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
This friendly cafe has a handful of tables on one of Alfama's prettiest squares. It's a fine spot for a craft beer with grilled chorizo, tibornos …
Nîmes
Late-opening Le Nocturne is a fine place to dine on rich southwestern flavours. Duck and beef dominate the menu, but there are also appetising fish and…
The West End
It's first come, first served at Franco Manca, which has come a long way since first feeding Brixton on slow-rise sourdough pizzas a decade ago. The six…
The Midlands
In the King House courtyard, this little cafe serves coffee, tea and cakes (including a luxurious red velvet cake) and light lunches, like soups,…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Fruit tarts (peach, lemon, apple), croissants, cakes and amaryllis (the house signature dessert) are among this celebrated pastry chef's specialities sold…
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