Paris
As the name suggests, Adrien Cachot's 16-seat neobistro is off the beaten path, both literally and figuratively. Diners choose between just two options …
Must-see restaurants in Europe
Ostuni
Scenically installed in the Aragonese fortifications, this terraced restaurant is a special occasion charmer. Seafood is wonderful here, with a whole…
Salzburg & Salzburgerland
As warm, woody and endearingly rustic as they come, this old-school Austrian restaurant on a hillside is at its most enchanting when the flakes fall in…
Northwest England
Steven Smith's multi-award-winning restaurant in the lovely village of Wiswell serves a proper feast of the best of New British cuisine. The room is…
Palma de Mallorca
This restaurant has a Scandi feel with its stripped back cream-and-turquoise decor and laid-back feel. There is nothing minimalist about the dishes though…
Plovdiv
One of the hit openings of 2018 was this labour of love fusing Bulgarian and South American cuisines by way of California. Expect a little of everything:…
Southern Mallorca
This slick, art-strewn bistro takes its name from the sea salt gathered on the rocks around Colònia de Sant Jordi. Marta Rosselló puts an original take on…
Valle d’Itria
Craft beer and pizza make an excellent combination at this quietly stylish old town restaurant with wooden tables, soft lighting and stone floors. It's…
Cyprus
Run by a mother-and-daughter team, Old Stables is the place to try tavas (lamb stew with cumin, potatoes, onions and tomatoes), a speciality here. It’s…
Perast
This appealing traditional restaurant is all about the thrill of the grill: fresh seafood and falling-off-the-bone meats are barbecued to perfection in…
The Catalan Pyrenees
One of La Seu d'Urgell's best-loved dining destinations is this elegant but unpretentious, two-room restaurant just west of the Plaça Catalunya. Service…
Athens
This place is authentically decorated with coloured tiles, skeleton murals and Virgin Mary icons. Margaritas and various cocktails accompanied by…
Eastern Mediterranean
Just what you want from a classic lokanta (eatery serving ready-made food) and kebap salonu: friendly owners, bang-on renditions of lahmacun (Arabic-style…
Prague
Cap a visit to historic Vyšehrad Citadel with a hearty meal at this traditional pub that delivers not just excellent beer but very good food as well…
Vilnius
Focusing largely on Italian and French fare, and serving wine-friendly snacks such as oysters and scallop bruschettas, this stylish wine bar–bistro is…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Baking pastéis de nata (custard tarts) really is like rocket science in Lisbon. This born-again butter factory gets it just right – crisp tarts that flake…
Visby
Strung with light bulbs and great for people watching, this fabulous deli-cum-eatery is run by three affable brothers. Daily specials generally include…
Yonne
Well placed in the square at the foot of Vézelay's main street, this French-Colombian-run restaurant with English iPad menus is at its best in sunny…
Aarhus
This cool little deli-cafe overlooks the river and has a polished menu of smørrebrød (open sandwiches). It's the 'everyman' lunchtime outpost of the…
Lipari
Still run by the friendly couple who founded it four decades ago (ably assisted by daughter Alessia), this beloved shop sells two dozen varieties of…
Thessaloniki
Agora restaurant is part of the Ergon chain, dedicated to the best Greek produce, from Pindos mountain truffles to Alonissos tuna. The food at this deli…
Alsace
If it's good old-fashioned Alsatian grub you're after, look no further than this snug wine tavern, which positively radiates rustic warmth with its beams,…
Belfast
There's a youthful vibe to this burger joint, with industrial-style decor and spray-painted walls. As well as 6 oz burgers, made fresh daily using local…
Madrid
This fine old Madrid taberna (tavern) is famous for its croquettes, montaditos de jamón (small rolls of cured ham) and montaditos de bonito (small rolls…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
Freshly baked pastries, fruit tartlets, pizza al taglio (pizza by the slice) and focaccia fill display cases in this famous bakery, and there's also a…
Palma de Mallorca
The model train delivering entrées and desserts is certainly fun, as are the train decor and other ferrovial touches, but this resturant is no one-gimmick…
Copenhagen
It's all about seafood at this Michelin-recommended spot along Nyhavn's waterfront. Tuck into fresh mussels, fish or, of course, the restaurant's namesake…
Alicante
It’s easier if you speak a little Spanish at this wonderfully eccentric place with its faithful following of regulars, but your ebullient host will make…
Foz do Douro
A bright, retro-cool cafe in a born-again 1950s grocery store by the seafront, the Mercearia do Miguel is a wholly inviting choice for a healthy breakfast…
Aarhus
The name means 'vandalism', and this is one of Aarhus' new breed of restaurants challenging the established order with bold new ideas. To wit: the set…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
This cult 1950s bistro with original bar, leather banquette seating and floral wallpaper sizzles with contemporary glamour thanks to celebrity French chef…
Basilicata
Vintage movie posters and a juke box packed with opera arias and 1960s soul hits combine at this welcoming cafe on Bernalda's main street. Like the…
Burgundy
This convivial restaurant is renowned for its seafood dishes, prepared in a variety of styles and presented with a minimum of fuss by Italo-French chef…
Gothenburg
Appealing to refined rockers and metalheads, this upmarket joint serves only burgers and beer. But what burgers! These masterpieces range from the…
Southern Rome
For stylish seafood dining in a chic aquatic ambience, look no further than this glorious white Nordic corner restaurant in Ostiense, with bar-stool…
Herceg Novi
Splendido lives up to its name with a prime spot overlooking the bay, attentive service and a fantastically varied menu (including Bosnian, Dalmatian,…
The Golden Circle
This farm is a surreal sight: huge, bright greenhouses grow tomatoes and a range of other crops throughout the year using geothermal energy. Staff sell…
Birmingham
Classy north Indian and Punjabi cuisine takes centre stage in this glass-fronted, white tableclothed, gold-trimmed dining room. The elegant presentation…
Paris
Fans of haute cuisine sans haute attitude should seek out this casual bistro by the Palais Garnier. Accomplished chef Romain Lalu runs the kitchen, and…
Kraków
Karakter feels unique in Kazimierz in that there's no theme or shtick, only a menu that promises a modern whole-animal, farm-to-table approach and unusual…
