Nancy
Trading in spices, herbs and top-quality condiments, this friendly, modern, jar-lined bistro naturally uses these to flavour appetising day specials like…
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Stirling
Bringing a bohemian touch to central Stirling, this busy bistro has pared-back contemporary decor and a short menu showcasing carefully sourced Scottish…
Lagos
Tucked away on an atmospheric street that was Lagos' original sea wall, this pretty, tiled place does a short, simple menu of seafood and grilled meat…
Lille, Flanders & the Somme
Fronted by a bright-red façade, this consistently popular riverfront bistro is firmly rooted in the classic French tradition but with a modern edge. The…
Rouen
Sleek contemporary design, traditional French and Lyonnaise cuisine, and first-rate wines by the glass are featured at this popular bistro, under the…
Cardiff
The bright lighting and cheap napkins take a little of the shine off, but this otherwise smart restaurant (the name means 'Special') does a good line in…
Belfast
Buried in the ancient, narrow passageway of Joy's Entry, Henry's is an unexpectedly contemporary, bare-brick, loft-style space that's great for a cocktail…
Amsterdam
The white-walled simplicity is a serene setting for tasty organic dishes here at Bloem. Service is attentive and warm, and the daily changing menu uses…
The Algarve
One of four sister restaurants in the area, this large place opposite the riverfront serves excellent seafood such as razor clams, shrimp and octopus with…
Northeast England
Durham's biggest, best and juiciest burgers – served in brioche buns and accompanied by hand-cut, triple-cooked chips – are sizzled up at the city's…
Galway City
Vegetarian and vegan dishes such as beer-battered organic tofu are a highlight of this small, busy restaurant on bustling Quay St. It also caters well for…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
The antithesis of chains-that-shall-not-be-mentioned, Pizza Chic’s cast-iron walls and crisp white tablecloths set the scene for rarefied pizzas like…
Paris
This is where top French chef Alain Ducasse and his followers ‘slum’ it. The venue is an art nouveau masterpiece that feels more real than movie set; the…
County Donegal
A 19th-century stone grain store houses this 1st-floor cafe, pottery studio and crafts shop. Even on rainy winter days, it's packed with locals sipping…
Jersey
Colourful and pungent, St Helier's fish market is where chefs and locals shop for the freshest fish and seafood. It's also one of the cheapest places to…
Aveiro
With its low wooden ceilings, long bar (ideal for solo diners) and hanging curios, this old-school favourite oozes character. The menu lists daily…
Brittany
For crêpes, galettes, salads and tartines washed down with beer or cider, look no further than this restaurant, which occupies an atmospheric and charming…
Lyon
This atmospheric spot serves an exceptionally good-value lunch menu (including wine and coffee). The mix is half classic bouchon fare, half alternative…
Birmingham
Impeccable service sets this intimate, white-tableclothed north Indian restaurant apart from its neighbours, as does the superior food. Creative starters,…
Aveiro
On a narrow sidestreet off busy Rua do Tenente Resende, this woody, nautically-themed restaurant is worth tracking down. Its daily specials are backed up…
Dumfries & Galloway
In the Robert Burns Centre, this new restaurant has an enviable riverside location. A short menu of quality lamb, fish and the like is on offer in the…
The Dordogne
Inside a 16th-century hôtel particulier, Patrick Feuga applies a creative approach to traditional Périgordine ingredients, with a seasonal menu that…
Galway City
We may be in western Ireland, but this is as northern France as they come. In this authentic Breton crêperie, savoury and sweet French pancakes have…
Anglesey & the North Coast
Testament to Bangor's multicultural and student population, Noodle One does great, slurpin' bowls of Japanese and other Asian noodles. It offers a crimson…
The Midlands & the Marches
La Madeleine's pretty, bare-boards interior, outdoor tables in the vine-draped garden and stylish French menu – breakfast croissants, lunchtime tarts and…
Dublin
A hub for the local community of Dublin 8 (hence the name), this terrific spot serves tasty breakfasts and contemporary Irish cuisine (beautifully…
Côte d'Azur
Enterprising chef-owner Romain Clavel-Millo founded this restaurant in the village centre when he was only 21, and has been winning accolades ever since…
Southern Highlands & Islands
Situated in the Crinan Hotel, this bistro and bar has an appropriately nautical, old-fashioned feel. The menu includes excellent local mussels with white…
The Cotswolds
Among the best of Stow’s lively old pubs, the Bell lurks on the eastern edge of town, covered in greenery. Its enticing menu stretches from brioche…
The Algarve
Unpretentious, with rows of tables under whitewashed arches (hence the name) and more on the covered terrace out front, Os Arcos is a large traditional…
Marseille
This deceptively shabby-looking restaurant opposite Plage des Catalans has been the culinary pride and joy of the Michel family since 1946. Contrary to…
The West End
For a bowl of sustaining ramen noodles, you couldn't do better than Bone Daddies on Peter St, the original of an ever-expanding chain. Choose your …
Brussels
Modern minimalism wraps around an internal ‘Zen garden’ while French-Japanese fusion food works wonders on your plate. Hope that your yeux fermés …
Burgundy
East across the stream from Cluny's medieval centre, this popular eatery is pleasantly situated in an old stone building with a glassed-in porch and…
Canterbury
The name may be French but the dishes served at this colourful cafe are 100% Mexican with the full Monterrey of spicy tacos, fajitas, enchiladas and…
Stratford-upon-Avon
Named after a famous travelling chef who cooked up the flavours of home for the British colonial service, this snug independent restaurant serves hearty…
Le Havre
This absolute gem of a place has a low-beamed dining room that whispers of romance, while the dishes rarely fail to satisfy. The à la carte menu is…
Côte d'Azur
Blackboard menus, pavement tables, a wall of wines and hearty dishes such as steak béarnaise, fish soup and slow-roasted lamb: really, what more do you…
Côte d'Azur
A Greek restaurant and beach club, Shellona is a little more relaxed than some of its immediate neighbours. Burrata, fish in Provençal herbs and…
Lourdes
A favourite of visitors from the subcontinent, this cheerfully decorated restaurant serves up a fine variety of Indian classics. Chicken tikka masala,…
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