Grazalema
'Rumores' is where most of the local ones start, judging by the loquaciousness of the clientele. Coffees, croissants and tostadas are complemented by an…
Must-see restaurants in Europe
Athens
Hayat's Kurdish eats are hearty and well spiced, from the deceptively simple lentil soup to good-value kebabs and stews, all served with good chewy bread…
Vladivostok
A first-rate place for barbecued meat, sushi and the classic bibimbap (rice topped with egg, beef and vegetables). It's tucked down a lane, barely visible…
Bulgaria
Above-average grills, steaks, sausages, soups and salads feature on the glossy menu at this city-centre restaurant, which has plenty of outdoor seating…
The South
This small cafe serves hot dogs, soup, sandwiches, pizza, hot drinks, cakes and pastries. It also has a teeny mini-mart selection and some camping…
Corfu
Nautical-themed taverna, near the quayside but lacking sea views, where swordfish, slow-cooked lamb kleftiko and grilled prawns are nicely prepared and…
İzmir & the North Aegean
‘Phosphorescence’ lights the way with its massive meze trays groaning under the weight of things fishy, olive oily and yoghurty. There's a good local wine…
Slovakia
This enormously popular cafe and restaurant, located opposite Radenov House, serves homemade dumplings and salads topped with grilled herbal sheep's…
Nafplio
Popular with visitors and decked out with prints of ye olde Nafplio, this family-run restaurant serves limited but time-tested seafood dishes and…
Mannheim
Lively farmers markets set up on the Marktplatz three times weekly, selling fresh fruit, vegetables, fish, spices, wine, flowers and snacks to eat on the…
Amsterdam
At 'End of the World', volunteer cooks make cheap big-portioned meals for a largely local crowd on a docked boat, with live music most nights.
The Salzkammergut
This small pasta kitchen is located right next to the bridge, museum and tourist office, which apart from its very decent pasta dishes makes it a…
Bohemia
Atypik by name, but rather typical by nature, this always busy place offers all the predictable local favourites, like roast pork and various schnitzels,…
Geneva
Younger sister to the original Chez Ma Cousine in the Old Town, this branch gets equally packed with hungry students devouring half-chickens.
Ithaki
This all-day cafe on the main road through Stavros is the village’s social hub. It's lively with locals discussing the latest goings-on over coffee,…
Innsbruck
Forget plain apple, this hole-in-the-wall cafe’s strudels include rhubarb, poppy, spinach feta and plum, with gluten-free options available. The fresh…
Tyrol
Tex-Mex food and potent cocktails make Bobo’s a perennial favourite. The party cranks up after fajitas and a fistful of nachos, with everything from…
Western Finnmark
Just off Sjøgata, this popular place offers reliable cafeteria-style cuisine and OK coffee, but it's not quite what it used to be. There's a choice of…
Turquoise Coast
At this friendly lokanta (eatery serving ready-made food), join the locals for lunch and point at the dishes including köfte (meatballs), chicken and bean…
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
Above the historic market hall, this popular cafe serves the likes of sandwiches, jacket potatoes and lasagne under the high ceilings of what was…
Trieste
Brave the battalion of Illy-gulping locals at this cafe-bakery and try a slice of putizza or another Triestine speciality, most usually sold only as whole…
The Finnish Lakeland
In the city's observation tower, this restaurant overlooks the centre of town and the lake beyond. It offers a buffet at lunch, à la carte menu at night…
Ikaria
A family-run taverna with tradition, the Pashalia offers tasty homemade mezedhes, such as wild mushrooms, fresh wild asparagus and goat’s cheese, and is…
A Coruña
All types pack into this bright tapas bar for its good, cheap tapas and designer decor. Try a mini-hamburger, a montadito (mini toasted sandwich) or the…
Western Sicily
A North African theme is evident in both menu and decor at this popular restaurant, which dishes up fish and chicken couscous beneath tented canopies in…
Swabian Alps Region
The rustic, wood-panelled Wurstküche brims with locals quaffing wine and contentedly munching Schupfnudeln (potato noodles) and Spanpferkel (roast…
Central Norway
Filling, inexpensive meals (with Turkish dishes the mainstays) are the order of the day at this pleasant pavement-side cafe. It also does pizzas, salads,…
Black Sea Coast
This simple family cafe is the oldest in Ayder, offers a range of local dishes and occupies a spot close to the best waterfall viewpoint, around 1km east…
Southern Scotland
Attentive and cordial, this main-street pub has a long menu of bar classics and solid kitchen favourites like lasagne or roast beef. Portions are generous…
Limoges
One of Limoges’ fancier dining rooms, L’Amphitryon is in a delightful medieval timbered building and serves classically rich French cuisine, created by…
Blois
Simple, delectable French cuisine maison (home cooking) is dished up with a smile in this mod eatery with a warm-season terrace. Offers some of Blois’…
East Iceland
Café Sumarlína, at the entrance to town, is a cosy restaurant-bar in a creaking wooden house, cranking out decent pizzas, burgers and crêpes. Note: the…
Çeşme
Çeşme’s first restaurant, which opened back in 1953, is set in a bamboo-roofed atrium with a fountain and plants. It's popular with local shoppers and…
Andalucía
Hornachuelos' most convenient lodging has a satisfactory restaurant with mainly meaty offerings including venison and wild boar, but also some egg and…
Southeastern Sweden
Overlooking Mörbylånga's main (albeit modest) square with a cosy stone-clad dining room, flower-flanked terrace and grassy seating out back; the pizzas…
Central Germany
Breakfasts, salads, snacks and Flammkuchen are served in the congenial cafe and snack bar in the basement of the Bauhaus Building.
Northern European Russia
This small, cosy cafe to the right of the Solovetsky Transfiguration Monastery serves fish soup that is usually made from that morning's catch, as well as…
Galicia
The classiest place in the tapas zone, Alberto's serves traditionally prepared meat, fish and shellfish with a few inventive touches – meals upstairs,…
Narvik
This tiny cafe, offshoot of the adjacent fish shop, offers tasty ready-to-eat dishes, such as fish cakes and fish and chips to eat in or take away. The…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
An elegant brasserie serving Irish-influenced Mediterranean cuisine. Nothing too imaginative, but it's well made: good pasta dishes and a fine selection…
