Black Sea Coast
This small, traditional tavern in the southeastern part of town, not far from the top of South Beach, serves up the usual range of Bulgarian specialities…
Must-see restaurants in Europe
Chester
One of the busiest spots in town is this bistro-style bar that serves up good burgers, pies and a particularly tasty beer-battered haddock and chips…
Fira
This extremely popular little place specialises in, you guessed it, crêpes and waffles. The savoury crêpes, featuring feta cheese, smoked bacon, egg,…
Southwestern Slovenia
A large, no-frills, family-style restaurant southwest of Titov trg, off Tržaška cesta, Čuk takes its pizza seriously but offers a wide range of Slovenian…
Delphi
This reliable and cosy eatery is a local favourite for its good grills and oven-ready dishes. Next to the bus station, with summer seating under a shady…
West Yorkshire
A 17th-century pub serving real ale and decent food (noon to 9pm), with a glorious beer garden for alfresco drinking and dining. If you want to linger…
Athens
Start a night out in the Monastiraki bar quarter with a healthy, sophisticated meal – a salmon burger, say, or a bright beet-and-grain salad – at this…
Almería
It's a hit with the local breakfast crowd, who swarm to the outdoor tables on warm weekend mornings to fuel up on churros and hot chocolate. It's also…
Småland
Overlooking the main square and making a change from the ubiquitous cafes, this unfortunately named Thai restaurant is great for a cold beer and a spicy…
Paris
Organic goodness from the popular cafe across the street. Restaurant mains are substantial – think veal with watercress and coriander, or mushroom-pesto…
Häme
Half a block from the kauppatori (market square), this cafe is a branch of a popular local chain. Frequented by market-goers and local workers, it serves…
Peloponnese
Rustic stone-walled spot on the main street run by a warm-hearted couple. Little English is spoken and the menu is limited, but it's all authentic, simple…
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
This simple cafeteria in the centre of the city is a great option for a cheap meal while wandering around the old town. There's lots of choice and you don…
Warmia & Masuria
A branch of the popular Polish chain. Monster portions of the usual offerings, such as Mexican goulash, lasagna and spinach quiche, are great belly…
Khabarovsk
A smart cafe favoured by Khabarovsk's upper middle class with a pricey menu of slick international dishes by day (fajitas, sautéed squid, smoked duck…
Selçuk
This dependable, inexpensive place offers meze platters (₺10 to ₺20), köfte, and kebaps including dürüm options (grilled meat wrapped in flatbread), as…
Oslo
Opposite the National Gallery, this relaxed branch of one of Norway's best cafe chains has good espresso and filter coffee, packets of coffee to take away…
Oslo
With a large outdoor terrace overlooking the river for summer sunseekers, this upmarket place specialises in Southeast Asian fusion flavours. You can also…
Corfu Town
Low-key, traditional seafood taverna that makes a welcome way station on the curving seafront road, serving fresh-caught fish and a brilliant-value daily …
Rovinj
Tucked away in an old-town alleyway, this small, pretty tavern serves well-prepared if pricey Mediterranean fare. If it isn't in season, you probably won…
Český Krumlov
Bagels, sandwiches, good strong espresso, organic juices and wi-fi all tick the box marked 'Slightly Homesick Traveller' at this hostel deli. It's just…
Limousin
Nicolas Eche creates hearty, beautifully presented dishes based on the produce of the season. Warm wood and stone walls make for a cosy dining room. It's…
Tomar
Locals enjoy this brightly lit, modern, mirror-walled pizzeria just behind Igreja de São João Baptista for excellent pasta, pizza and meat dishes. On…
St Petersburg
This deceptively large place is a serious burger joint that remains affordable and comfortable. A great place for a pit stop around the hectic pl…
Oviedo
A sweet homey cafe near the market that’s ideal for indulging in a range of coffees, big cups of tea, cakes (including vegan sponge cakes) and extra-thick…
Southern Malta
This little local favourite is famous for its delicious fish, and some serious eating goes on here. It's packed out with locals – reserve ahead,…
Skåne
On the ground floor of the splendid 58m-high water tower (1912), selling sandwiches, cakes and other yummy snacks; snag an outdoor table in the fabulous…
The Trossachs
Upbeat and welcoming, this corner cafe does a nice range of savoury wraps and sandwiches, with quality ingredients and some unusual combinations. There…
Central Norway
Basic hot dogs, pizzas and sandwiches form the core of this diner's menu, but occasionally there are a few Norwegian dishes on offer too. Don't get too…
Portrush
At Dunluce Castle, this cosy cottage tearoom serves freshly-baked scones with fresh cream and jam, as well as tea, tray bakes and sandwiches. The best…
Nişantaşi, Bomonti & Harbiye
Always busy, this branch of one of the city's most popular cafe chains serves burgers, pastas and other global cafe standards. Sit on the streetside…
Black Sea Coast
Popular ‘Wild West Barbecue’ joint serving up lots of steaks, sausages and grills in a mocked-up ranch-style setting. It's in the pedestrian thoroughfare…
Hora (Mykonos)
With a well-judged menu of Mykonian favourites, this cosy place is popular with locals and foodies in the know. It’s heavy on meat – try the meatballs,…
South Cornwall
The pick of the Polperro pubs, Three Pilchards is a classic whitewashed kiddleywink with shutters, window boxes and an atmospheric old bar. Sharp's and St…
Jerez de la Frontera
Housed in a circular Jerez-emblem building with a sherry logo, El Gallo Azul has a tiny tapas bar with subtly updated bites and tables spilling out onto…
Lake Garda
The best ice cream in Bardolino has been scooped at this family-run parlour since 1969. Choose your flavour before joining the fast-moving queue as the…
Golden Ring
This new casual fast-food joint in the centre of town cooks up fresh shawarma (grilled meat and salad wrapped in flat bread), burgers and fries. Save room…
North of the Liffey
An authentic beans-and-pulses place run by the Hare Krishna, with three branches in the city centre. Its cheap, wholesome mix of salads and Indian…
Turquoise Coast
Tlos has a large covered terrace and inexpensive menu that takes in salads, guveç (casserole), pancakes (₺10 to ₺15) and a few Western dishes like chicken…
Paris
This handy branch of the Paris crêpe chain is a 10-minute walk from the Eiffel Tower across the river, and even closer to the museums in the Palais de…
