Must-see restaurants in Western Europe

  • Le Forum

    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…

  • Chez Gaston

    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…

  • Café Suédois

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Housed in beautiful 16th-century Hôtel de Marle, this gorgeous cafe in the Institut Suédois (Swedish Institute) cultural centre lures Parisians with its…

  • Jesse’s Bistro

    The Cotswolds

    Tucked away in a cobbled yard, Jesse’s is a very pleasant little spot, with flagstone floors, wood-beamed ceilings and mosaic tables. Delectable dishes…

  • Le Restique

    Lyon & the Rhône Valley

    At first glance, you know Le Restique is a find. Tucked in a side street in the heart of the old town, this cosy little place with a wooden interior…

  • Sésame

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Whether you're in search of an artsy canal-side hang-out or a picnic to go, this winning cafe has all the goods: soup served in army-issued tin bowls,…

  • Chalet

    Keswick

    It's a little out of the way, in Portinscale, but this cafe is a popular stop-off for passengers on the Keswick Launch, with a lunch menu of flatbreads,…

  • Dame Cakes

    Rouen

    Walk through the grand and historic, early-20th-century façade and you’ll discover a delightfully civilised selection of pastries, cakes and chocolates…

  • Piparoza

    Évora

    Along the pedestrian lane of restaurant-lined Alcarcova de Baixo, the cavernous Piparoza is a standout for its huge menu and lively ambience. Open from…

  • O Celta

    The Beiras

    On the main road through the modern village, O Celta (The Celt) serves up a cheerful farmhouse atmosphere and filling country staples, including a…

  • Loft

    St Ives

    Tucked away in the old artists' quarter and housed in a converted net loft, this relaxed bistro is a good bet. The menu has a choice of meat, seafood and…

  • China Red

    Guernsey

    Guernsey's best Chinese restaurant is decked out in sultry crimson and the seafood-heavy menu (mostly Cantonese with some Szechuan dishes) makes great use…

  • Jacquou Le Croquant

    Aix-en-Provence

    Smack bang in the centre of old Aix, this jolly little restaurant specialises in southwestern cuisine, which means copious amounts of duck, rabbit and…

  • Restaurant Peron

    Marseille

    Peron is a premium address for seafood in Marseille, with the advantage of a stunning cliftop perch and views over the water to the Îles du Frioul. Expect…

  • Xico

    Dublin

    It's quite the scene at this underground Mexican restaurant, where the music is loud and the food – tacos, tostadas and main courses such as salmon…

  • Marché sur l'Eau

    Amiens

    Fruit and veggies grown in the city's market gardens, the Hortillonnages, are sold at this one-time floating market, now held on dry land.

  • Blue Valentine

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Craft cocktails marry perfectly with the exquisite dishes of chef Terumitsu Saito, flavoured with edible flowers and a profusion of herbs, at this…

  • Cafe Albertine

    Rennes

    A lovely spot for breakfast, Cafe Albertine is bright as a new pin and a relaxing environment for a pick-me-up coffee or a snack. There are friendly…

  • Natural Store

    South Cornwall

    Falmouth's much-loved wholefood hang-out, where everyone heads for their pulses, local veg, tofu and ecofriendly goods, also has a small cafe serving…

  • Herdwicks

    The Lake District

    Run by a local family, this bright and cheery cafe makes the perfect stop for lunch – whether you're in the mood for homemade soup, a big chunky sandwich,…

  • Tasca da Avenida

    Setúbal

    A standout among Avenida Luísa Todi's long line of carbon copy seafood restaurants more for its size and intimacy than anything, but the food here is a…

  • Chez les Garçons

    St-Tropez

    Super-friendly staff serve delicate specialities like a perfectly poached egg with foie gras, all under the watchful eyes of Marilyn, Brigitte and Audrey …

  • CreaBistro

    Annecy

    A zestier alternative to heavier Savoyard cuisine, this build-your-own Thai noodle bar does a roaring trade from a small shopfront. Choose a rice or…

  • De Belegde Boterham

    Bruges

    Duck the tourist crowds at this popular lunch spot for well-heeled locals. The monochrome boutique styling is a bit formal, but it’s a friendly place and…

  • Caravan

    Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

    Perfect for a sunny day when its sides are opened onto bustling Exmouth Market, this place is a relaxed affair, offering all-day dining and drinking. The…

  • Moro

    Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

    The Moorish cuisine on offer at this Exmouth Market institution straddles the Strait of Gibraltar, with influences from Spain, Portugal and North Africa –…

  • Boathouse

    Lowland Perthshire & Kinross

    The Boathouse serves brunch and lunch (plus dinner Friday and Saturday), mostly with an Italian or Scottish flavour, and there's a deck with a view across…

  • Souper

    County Clare

    The choice of soups changes daily at this cosy cafe, which dishes up warming bowls of creamy garden pea, French onion with croutons, vegan leek and potato…

  • La Petite Cuisine de Sandrine

    Paris

    No typo – it's that cheap. This pocket-sized den feels like you've been let in on a secret. Sandrine prepares excellent food that anyone can appreciate –…

  • Cafe Mojo

    Amsterdam

    A lovely open-fronted bar right by the canal, with a superb terrace that's just perfect for a summer drink. Quaff beers by local Amsterdam breweries…

  • Stables Kitchen

    Scotland

    Britain’s most elegant equine accommodation – the stables of grand Hopetoun House, where the earls of Hopetoun once housed their pampered racehorses – is…

  • Fromagerie du Saloir

    Parc National des Pyrénées

    Inside the market (Les Halles de Cauterets), cheese lovers can swoon over the seemingly endless varieties of fromage as well as liqueurs (including one…

  • Shore

    Leith

    The atmospheric dining room in the popular Shore pub is a haven of wood-panelled peace, with old photographs, nautical knick-knacks, fresh flowers and an…

  • An Lanntair Arts Centre

    Outer Hebrides

    The stylish and family-friendly cafe-bar at the arts centre serves a broad range of freshly prepared dishes, from tasty bacon rolls at breakfast to…

  • Lido

    Outer Hebrides

    Black-and-chrome decor and grey-granite tabletops lend an art deco air to this busy diner, whose menu covers all bases from gourmet burgers to smoked…

  • Wal

    Anglesey & the North Coast

    Wal is a convivial little place, its cosy interior bisected by Roman arches and packed with merry people. The staff are charming and the plates are big,…

  • Sa Se Su

    Caen

    Popular Sa Se Su serves up delicious bowls of bun bo (rice noodles mixed with lettuce, carrots and coriander, and topped with beef, chicken or shrimp). It…

  • Chez Victor

    Strasbourg

    Victor is almost single-handedly reinventing fast food in this corner of Strasbourg, with his wholesome tartines (open sandwiches), salads and soups,…

  • Kitchen Brasserie

    Inverness

    This spectacular glass-fronted restaurant offers a great menu of top Scottish produce with a Mediterranean or Asian touch, and a view over the River Ness …

  • Buffalo Grill

    Edinburgh

    The Buffalo Grill is cramped, noisy, fun and always busy, so book ahead. An American-style menu offers burgers, steaks and side orders of fries and onion…

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