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…
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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…
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…
Plovdiv
Service can be gruff at this old-town Bulgarian restaurant, but the peaceful terrace behind Boris Palace allows diners to sigh over sunsets. Indoor tables…
Dorset
It's the decked terrace that'll draw you into this old inn – its cracking views out over Blackmore Vale make for a memorable spot to tuck into salads and…
Fuerteventura
There are three restaurants specialising in fresh fish and fish stew in little Puerto de la Cruz, a short drive from the lighthouse. All have outdoor…
Northern European Russia
This buzzing cafe opposite the Fine Arts Museum is decorated with apple motifs, and is popular with families for its tasty pastries, pancakes, cakes, as…
Palma de Mallorca
This slick, contemporary cafe is a much-loved breakfast and lunch spot, with its easygoing air and colouring books to amuse tots. The menu is strong on…
Meteora & Thessaly
Offering an alternative to Volos' ouzo-and-snacks scene, this smart all-day bar-restaurant adds a touch of contemporary gourmet to its Greek/Italian…
La Gomera
An informal bar and restaurant by the beach, you can order paella, local fish and shellfish here while squinting at the shimmering ocean. It also has a…
Langhe, Roero & Monferrato
This lovely rustic dining room in Cherasco, with a shady terrace for summer days, specialises in dishes made with the town's signature produce, lumache …
Brighton & Hove
This ice-cream parlour belongs to the city’s artisanal ice-cream producer, and the sundaes (more than 50 types) are second to none. Freshly cut sandwiches…
Lappland
The lovely proprietor from northern Thailand has been winning many local and visiting fans with her fiery curries, stir-fried dishes and oodles of noodles…
Kalkan
Just below the landmark Pirat Hotel, this dependable waterside grill restaurant has a good menu of Turkish and international dishes, including kebaps,…
Budapest
This very basic (and very central) functional eatery serves vegan sandwiches, pizzas and 'burgers’ and is very popular with students from the nearby…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
An authentic beans-and-pulses place run by the Hare Krishna, with two branches in the city centre. Its cheap, wholesome mix of salads and Indian…
Calella de Palafrugell
Aside from grabbing a quick breakfast pastry or entrepà (filled baguette-like roll), the main draw here is the deliciously rich Sandro Desii ice cream;…
Rías Altas
This tiny bar packs ’em in for generous servings of fish, seafood, raxo and zorza (versions of chopped grilled pork), and other uncomplicated Galician…
Alto Alentejo
In a lively dining room packed with rustic decor, this popular eatery has a huge menu of Alentejan specialities as well as a few Spanish classics (like…
Southern Sweden
Old-school bakery with a fantastic tubular retro ceiling, two outdoor terraces, and calorific treats. Try the delectable (if unfortunately named) munk;…
Wiesbaden
Feast on Anatolian breads, börek (savoury pastries) and mains such as an adana kebap (spicy kebab) or pide (Turkish pizza) at this popular sit-down…
Costa da Morte
On the main street just before you hit the beachfront coming into town, Bahía has beach views and serves up good-value squid, octopus, bocadillos (long…
Frankfurt am Main
With smoke-stained walls and ancient floorboards, this cornerstone of the neighbourhood is as old-school as they come. Don't miss its hallmark…
Black Sea Coast
Just north of the bus stop (look for the 'supermarket' sign), this folksy restaurant features traditional Bulgarian and German fare, so there are lots of…
Cappadocia
Popular with tour groups, this place serves up standard trout, saç tava (cubed lamb with tomatoes, peppers and garlic) and kebap mains with friendly…
Munich
This funky decade-old lunch halt serves cheap-as-chips Belgian-style fries made from organic potatoes, 30-odd finger-licking dips to dunk them in, pulled…
Munich
Anytime is a good time to be at charismatic CADU. Enjoy breakfast (served until a hangover-friendly 10pm!), a cuppa Java or a Helles in the lovely garden…
Elafiti Islands
There's no menu at this little seaside restaurant. Just say whether you'd like fish or meat (the former is the specialty, and swimmingly fresh) and the…
Warsaw
The outdoor seating at this classy Italian restaurant has a pleasant view of Krakowskie Przedmieście's passing parade. There's a good range of pasta and…
Bodrum Town
In a good area for waterfront seafood restaurants, this calm spot has outside seating at white tables with blue wooden chairs. Appreciative locals dig…
Székely Land
Breakfasts, all-you-can-eat lunch specials (22.50 lei), pancakes, do-it-yourself salad buffets, pancakes… This pleasant diner with an outdoor terrace has…
Eastern Slovenia
Set back from the road opposite the Terme 3000’s main entrance, Gostilna Kuhar serves decent traditional Prekmurje dishes in a homey, simple interior and…
Hvar Town
Savour the best cakes in town at this tiny bakery. Try old-fashioned local biscuits such as rafioli and forski koloc, and the Nonica tart with chocolate…
Borders Region
This venerable local institution is a cherished stop for many families on a seaside holiday. It does fish and chips and pizza to eat in or take away, but…
Warsaw
This retro milk bar, decked out in lime green and pine walls, attracts a devoted clientele from the nearby hospital and surrounds. It's a serve yourself…
Bodrum Peninsula
Right along the beach, cheek by jowl with restaurants serving more complex meals, Mandarina is good for a light breakfast of poğaça (savoury bun) or the…
Atlantic Coast
Set in a lovely old wiggly timber building in the heart of the old town, this character-infused restaurant squats on stone-paved rue Grande. Dining is…
Bergen
The moody, perpetually busy cafe at KODE 2 serves good coffee and snacks all day, but also has a menu of smart lunch dishes and good wine by the glass if…
The Channel Islands
The more casual of the White House Hotel's two restaurants, with the likes of beef burgers, catch of the day, and nettle soup on the menu, beers on tap at…
