Western Finnmark
If you can't look another salmon in the eye, you could do worse than go for Hammerfest's Chinese option, which does most of the usual mainland Chinese…
Must-see restaurants in Europe
Bern
This cute-as-a-button creperie is among the few Bern eateries where night owls can find sustenance in the wee morning hours. Midweek menus du jour are…
Mývatn Region
If you're just after a quick bite, grab a hot dog, soup or prepackaged sandwich at this combined souvenir shop-cafeteria next door to the Sel-Hótel.
Pula
This simple seafood joint in a residential area buzzes with locals at lunchtime, who come for fresh fish dishes. The marinated sardines are to die for…
Murmansk
This popular cafe hums to a soundtrack of electronic music and does great breakfasts of coffee and porridge or pastries. It also sells backpacks, if yours…
Picos de Europa
Dine on elegantly prepared traditional Asturian dishes inside an evocative former monastery built on the site of early Asturian king Favila's palace.
Cork City
This busy bistro with outdoor tables is set on a small and vibrant square in the heart of Cork's nightlife district, and serves everything from breakfast…
Finistère
It's wise to book ahead to get a spot in this tiny stone dining room where local cuisine is dished up in a convivial atmosphere. The friendly proprietors…
Var
At the edge of the soft harbour sand, dine on steaks, seafood or pasta before heading out on walks across the island. The day's catch, sold by weight and…
Rotterdam
The Rotterdam branch of an Amsterdam-based operation, this place sells crispy fries and croquettes. It's a perfect pitstop after spending a few hours in…
Helsingborg
This hip cafe-microroastery is your best bet for top-notch coffee. The savvy young owners sell their own roasted beans, alongside scrumptious edibles like…
Gori
A rattan-chaired cafe on one side of Stalinis moedani, Cafe 22 has a large menu taking in everything from Georgian classics to pasta and pizza, gooey…
Datça & Bozburun Peninsulas
Locals pile into this friendly little lokanta (eatery serving ready-made food) next to the mosque for çorba (soup), kebaps and unfussy, well-prepared…
St-Jean de Luz
It won't take long to peruse the menu at this old portside classic. It's essentially a choice of grilled sardines or grilled tuna – all freshly caught…
Mull
On a 56 acre estate behind the Tiroran House Hotel is this licensed distillery, cafe and farm shop, where you can also buy their Whitetail gin, made with…
Split
This sleek restaurant and cafe on grand Trg Republike offers excellent international fare, including refined seafood dishes. Grab a table on the square or…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
This totally old-school cafe and bakery has been in business since 1948. Come here for a slice of freshly made spinach and feta pie. Melissa also does…
Funen
It's all about bumper burgers at Jettes, from standard beef to chicken, pulled pork and even some vegetarian options. Gluten-free buns available.
Eastern Ukraine
Right by the entrance to Myrhorod-Kurort, this cellar place serving Ukrainian and East European standards is bland and reliable. Varenyky with sour cherry…
South Devon
There's more than a whiff of a chic, metropolitan deli about Casse-Croute. Drop by for charcuterie and organic artisanal breads; the sarnie options…
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
Nobody should leave Hay without trying the home-made ice cream from Shepherds. It's mainly made from sheep's milk for a lighter, smoother taste. They also…
Fife
The good folk at Fresh, just up from the abbey, do decent sandwiches and coffee, as well as tasty daily specials based on deli produce. There’s also wine,…
Dalarna
This surprisingly chic cafe is located inside the SälenGallerian shopping centre and serves up pizzas (89kr to 115kr), light lunches and a simple daily…
Wallachia
Don’t be put off by the name, this ‘sports’ pub has great food and a fun 2nd-floor terrace that overlooks Piaţa Victoriei. After dinner, it does double…
The Bothnian Coast
Head here, just opposite the station, to get your burger fix, with 15 types of burger on offer. There are also about 25 beer options, plus fried chicken,…
Göcek
Mosaic specialises in steaks, with a choice of rich sauces featuring lashings of cream and brandy. The garlic sauce is recommended if you're not on a date…
West Cornwall
A reliable cafe in Perranuthnoe for an all-day brekkie or a lunchtime sandwich. The melts are scrummy and the sandwiches unusually generous – the steak…
Istria's West Coast
This waterside restaurant serves superbly fresh shellfish, right from the source. Enjoy oysters, scallops and mussels, or fish (priced by the kilogram) on…
Volga Region
This cafeteria, decorated in loud colours, sells inexpensive and decent ready-made dishes mostly by weight. Pick up a tray and point to the various soups,…
Folegandros
Roughly near the centre of Ano Meria village, Mimis is a good port of call for hearty island specialities, such as matsata and octopus dishes, though the…
Carinthia
A staircase twists down to this excellent wood-panelled tavern in the bowels of Hotel Traube. The menu is pure Alps, with the normal pasta and pizza…
Harz Mountains
Locally sourced organic and biodynamic fruit and vegetables are used to create the hearty and delicious vegan and vegetarian soups, salads and pastas at…
Samos
Under the shade of a wooden pergola and next to a running spring, this little taverna, halfway up the village in Manolates, serves grills and fine…
Limnos
In the main square of Platy, 2km east of Myrina, O Sozos excels in traditional Greek fare. Specialities include kokkaras flomaria (rooster served with…
The Midlands & the Marches
This venerable vegetarian cafe has a daily changing menu of wholesome veggie bakes, huge salads and homemade cakes, and hosts occasional evening events…
Peniche
This harbourside spot serves up good seafood. The tasty daily specials reflect what's been caught locally – the five types of espetados (skewers) of mixed…
Ikaria
A local favourite among the waterfront tavernas, Koralli specialises in fresh fish and chips, excellent meat grills, veggie salads and oven-ready…
Evia
From homemade cheese pies and chocolate cakes to light village breads, you'll want to eat everything at this friendly roadside bakery in the hamlet of…
Genoa
On agreeably shabby Piazza delle Erbe, this perennially popular gelateria snares late-night diners and boozers with an array of occasionally lurid…
La Gomera
A popular no-nonsense stop among walkers for coffee, bocadillos and tapas of goat's cheese, tortilla, almogrote and vegetable stew, 4km north of Alajeró…
