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,…
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,…
Eastern Sardinia
It’s all about the food at this friendly, down-to-earth trattoria. Bag a table and you’re in for a treat – think fresh pastas, mains of grilled steak or…
Santa Croce
Dining at this Tuscan kitchen is more about location – within the city's historic, rejuvenated jail complex – than fine dining. Its summertime courtyard…
The Coast
The town's best sushi bar, with leather slung metal stools and rustic wood counters and a party vibe. You can also get burgers if you're not in a raw…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
At this New York–style deli in Le Marais, gourmet hot dogs come in five types, such as Avocado, smothered in coleslaw, guacamole and honey mustard. Sides…
Perpignan
This eatery near a busy intersection is classic in style and serves quality French cuisine with an international glance – think cod cooked in a coconut…
Sochi
Come to this colourful market for fresh fruit and vegetables. Some local specialities include fresh pomegranate juice (in season) and churchkhela (nuts on…
Sozopol
This simple harbour-side restaurant is good value, specialising in a variety of fresh fish dishes. Bulgarian staples such as kebabcheta (spicy grilled…
Aix-en-Provence
A handy refuelling station when exploring Vieil Aix, this outlet of St-Tropez’s swish baker sells sugar-encrusted tarte Tropézienne, plus sandwiches and…
The Lot
St-Cirq’s top table offers an enormous menu, ranging from nougat de porc (pork medallions) to country cassoulet. Escape to the little patio to catch…
St Petersburg
For those on a budget, this bargain-basement bakery cafe is ideal for a cheap lunch. The pie fillings are almost identical to those of more upmarket cafes…
Eastern Slovenia
This Maison de Qualité establishment up on the hill south of Olimje, part of the golf course complex, offers up traditional Slovenian fare and organic…
Hania Province
This beachside family tavern is recommended for its friendly service. It serves Greek staples as well as some Cretan specialities, such as rabbit stifadho…
The Urals
Owner-baker Katarina makes some of the best bread in town and her specialty is unleavened bread. You’ll also find spices, honey and the shop’s own line of…
St Petersburg
This cosy pie shop and cafe was the first in this now nationwide chain. Aptly enough for a cafe that sells Saxon-style pies, it’s located in the heart of…
Bodrum Town
Don't expect to be bowled over by the authenticity of the Chinese dishes here but if you're desperate for a fix of rice and/or noodles, Red Dragon can…
Aínsa
Popular and casual plaza restaurant with crispy thin-based pizzas featuring a vast choice of toppings. Alternative choices include a handful of pasta…
Romania
It isn't going to win any culinary awards, but this comfortable restaurant with terrace at the top of the main drag serves decent salads (15 to 23 lei),…
Nafplio
One of many similar eating options along the Staikopoulou tourist drag, with a tout out the front. It serves up the usual range of vegetarian appetisers,…
Côte d'Azur
Ideal for conversation and backgammon, this relatively laid-back club and restaurant is tops for steak, and experiments successfully with Asian flavours…
The Minho
Head to this popular spot just northwest of the market for delicious regional delicacies like barrosã grelhado (grilled steak), along with good-value all…
Ljubljana
Authentic Middle Eastern food, such as falafel and hummus, served up to go or eat-in at a few tables and chairs scattered about. Perfect choice for a…
Alaçatı
On the south side of the ring road near the turn-off into Alaçatı, this eatery serves pides, grills and pre-prepared meat and vegetable dishes. Its food…
The Lavaux
This little cafe has a wonderful lakefront terrace with beautiful views across the lake to the Alps and serves traditional Swiss fare, including the Lake…
Batumi
An old-world cafe with a pre-1917 theme, ‘Hello from Batumi’ is good for ice cream, cakes, salads, sandwiches and cocktails. The inside is air-conditioned…
Rome
This small cafe in the heart of the Villa Borghese gardens makes a solid pit-stop on a stroll or bike ride for light snacks or a refreshment. There's…
Perpignan
Multicoloured macarons, tempting pastries and savoury dishes such as quiches and salads are sold at this cafe-boulangerie (bakery), which has terrace…
Pirin Mountains
This swish Italian joint has a people-watching location by the main square. Its pizzas are the best choice on the menu, but Napoli also serves a range of…
Ljubljana
A pre- or post-drinking culinary tradition is to snag one of these greasy (but delicious) filo-dough pies, stuffed with meat or cheese, for takeaway…
Cyclades
Set on a picturesque street leading up from the kastro at the centre of Hora, this humble-looking place serves good local specialities such as roast goat,…
Bodrum Town
Inspect the day's catch at 'The 'Lighthouse' seafood restaurant, which usually includes sea bass, sea bream, octopus and more (it also serves mezes)…
Pamukkale
The upstairs terrace restaurant of Mustafa Hotel serves up a typically Turkish menu of mezes, kebaps and saç kavurma (stir-fried cubed meat dishes).
Black Sea Coast
Set in a traditional, tavern-style courtyard around a twisted, 300-year-old fig tree, this is a welcoming place with great food, including freshly caught…
County Antrim
The restaurant at the Hilden Brewery is worth a stop to sample dishes such as seafood chowder with Hilden Stout wheaten bread, steak and ale pie and…
Burgas
Standing on the seafront overlooking the beach, this traditional wood-cabin affair is consistently packed out with locals. Good value specialities include…
Vaucluse
This catch-all, basic brasserie-bar is where everyone likes to hang out for an evening aperitif, perhaps followed by a simple dish of pasta or a quick…
Bulgaria
This hearty, home-style mehana with adjoining bathhouses, serving Bulgarian dishes such as milk salad (yoghurt and cucumber) and juicy barbecued meats, is…
Málaga Province
El Kiosko is a traditional Andalucian bar located at the start of the Caminito del Rey right where the bus stops. It's good for light bites, coffee and…
Corfu Town
Lovely waterfront restaurant, with a shaded terrace jutting over the turquoise waters that’s often packed at lunchtime. Diners relish Greek classics, from…
Western European Russia
This appealing, upmarket cafe-lounge serves up excellent salads, pastas and meat dishes such as shashlyk and pork fillets, plus some vegetarian options,…