Split
This upmarket restaurant, wine bar and lounge has a large, airy terrace overlooking the sea in Zenta. Food can be pretentious and overpriced, but the…
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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…
Sochi
Come to this colourful market for fresh fruit and vegetables. Some local specialities include fresh pomegranate juice (in season) and churchkhela (nuts on…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Sozopol
This simple harbour-side restaurant is good value, specialising in a variety of fresh fish dishes. Bulgarian staples such as kebabcheta (spicy grilled…
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…
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…
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…
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),…
Aínsa
Popular and casual plaza restaurant with crispy thin-based pizzas featuring a vast choice of toppings. Alternative choices include a handful of pasta…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Perpignan
Multicoloured macarons, tempting pastries and savoury dishes such as quiches and salads are sold at this cafe-boulangerie (bakery), which has terrace…
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)…
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…
Würzburg
Order healthy organic sandwiches, quiche, pizza, soup, cakes and other snacks at this self-service bistro then feel all those nutrients being absorbed as…
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,…
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…
Bulgaria
This hearty, home-style mehana with adjoining bathhouses, serving Bulgarian dishes such as milk salad (yoghurt and cucumber) and juicy barbecued meats, is…
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,…
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).
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…
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…
Transylvania
Bordering Lake Bâlea, this cabin and restaurant has seasonal cuisine from soups and cheese plates to mushroom stews. It's the perfect finish after a…
