Eastern Tuscany
This old-fashioned dining experience cooks up traditional Tuscan beneath an atmospheric vaulted ceiling. Find it on a steep side street off Via Cesare…
Must-see restaurants in Europe
Basque Country
The cuisine at Cube, the modern restaurant at Artium, can be hit or miss. But it's certainly convenient if you're visiting the museum.
South Cornwall
The owners of the Lifebuoy Cafe have branched out with a coffee bar and ice-cream shop, selling delicious Moomaid of Zennor ice-cream.
Kaliningrad Region
With a nice view to the town's signature water tower, this upmarket cafe has a good selection of the usual Russian offerings, local fish dishes and…
Southeast Iceland
The year-round cafe beside the lagoon is a decent pit stop for information and a snack, but its offerings are basic and the small, dated space is usually…
North Iceland
Petrol, bathrooms, wi-fi, a shop and a grill bar – stop in, as there's not much else along this stretch of Ring Road for a while (until Blönduós, if you…
Finland's West Coast
Panoramic views extend from this restaurant at the summit of the 70m-high Torni water tower; tower admission is free if you're dining.
Bruges
This homely little café belonging to the Volkskundemuseum is a quaint spot for a light lunch, local beer or coffee and cake.
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
Near Hallgrímskirkja, you can duck in here for a bite to eat and a cup of coffee in a pinch, but there are more exciting places nearby. Best seats are…
Paris
Across the street from the Louvre, this stylish sandwich and salad bar promises a quick lunch for less than €10 beneath the splendour of an elegant…
Peak District
Castleton's most popular purveyor of cream teas, opposite the turn-off to the tourist office, also has filling sandwiches, pies, fish and chips, burgers…
Northwest Belgium
For a quick bite, this joint doles out eight tasty sauces with the pasta of your choice in a jiffy. Food is mostly takeaway, but there's a handful of…
Ericeira
Decked out with orange walls, colourful wooden tables and a glowing blue bar, this place sells really tasty meat, fish and vegie tapas, full meals,…
Timişoara
Timişoara has a colourful central market two blocks west of Piaţa Libertăţii where you can buy produce, meats, cheeses and bread for train provisions or…
Hvar Town
This is the place to mingle with celebrities, coming off their glitzy yachts parked just metres away, over some of Hvar's best-prepared seafood. Prices…
Adıyaman
This restaurant, just around the corner from Adıyaman Museum, serves up solid Turkish kebap staples with good salad and meze sides.
Hania Province
Near Georgioupoli’s central church, Arolithos has an extensive selection of appetisers and traditional Greek dishes such as spetsofaï (sausage-and-pepper…
Bodrum Peninsula
Elegant marina restaurant that draws a metropolitan Turkish and yachtie crowd for its mezes and seafood. However load your wallet accordingly for the…
Pim's Poffertjes en Pannekoekenhuis
South Holland
Kids will love this old-style pancake house close to the Statenplein. Thin, cartwheel-size pancakes are filled with dozens of choices of ingredients both…
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
This institution-like restaurant loved by old-school locals serves up hearty Swiss fare, with lots of meat, cheese and potato and offers great value for…
Sagres
More appealing on the inside than out, with bright paper tablecloths and terrazzo floors, this simple spot is a decent bet for budget-priced grilled…
Braga
This swanky, gourmet tapas bar-restaurant with two cute upstairs stone dining rooms and a streetside deck gets packed with local moneyed types. Come for…
County Tipperary
The town's best Indian restaurant has an elegant dining room with white tablecloths and the food is first rate – try the tandoori mixed grill of lamb,…
Zermatt
For first-rate Italian pizza in the sun with a Matterhorn view, this simple pizzeria and cafe-bar opposite the Matterhorn Glacier Express cable-car…
Southern Jutland
Pizza places and ice-cream sellers aren’t hard to find along the main drag. On a warm day, Isvaflen is swamped with holidaymakers devouring the great ice…
Troyes
Entered via a quaint courtyard, this gallery-bistro does a simple, wallet-friendly menu for €14, with specials from gratins to Maroilles cheese tart with…
Madrid
This basic bar is hugely popular for its bocadillos de calamares (filled rolls stuffed with deep-fried calamari) – Madrid fast food at its greasy, filling…
Safranbolu
This place dishes up good soups and plenty of local dishes, but portions are on the small side compared to other restaurants in town and service can be a…
Yorkshire Dales National Park
The fish and chips are average by Yorkshire standards but at least Barkers is conveniently located in Richmond's town square. Takeaway is a better option…
Skyros
As close to the ferry dock as you can get, for reliably good mezedhes (appetisers), fish grills, lobster spaghetti and other local favourites, in a warm,…
Matera
If you're looking for a snack on the go, grab a slice of just-baked focaccia or a knobbly, deep-brown Matera loaf from this popular bakery on Matera's…
Slavonia
A locals' favourite on the riverfront, across from the zoo. The novella-like menu is big on fish, steaks and stews and is a good place to tuck into hearty…
Mykonos
Right on the beach, this chilled-out, catch-all tavern is well-loved by repeat customers who come here for grilled fish, moussaka, steak and a range of…
The Bothnian Coast
Fresh, imaginative salads, dish-of-the-day lunches with a Mediterranean lean, some of the best coffee in town and scrumptious cakes await at this popular…
Santa Margherita Ligure
Busy pasticceria (pastry shop) and cafe populated by locals who pop in for panini (€4.50), bruschetta and seasonal tarts, and linger with an espresso.
Elba
The splendid beachside terrace at this ritzy restaurant near the Saracen tower is the perfect place to watch the sun set. Sadly, the overly fussy food…
Side
The Emir almost leans on the ruins of the Roman baths where Cleopatra is said to have dallied. The open kitchen produces a large menu of mezes, grills,…
Central Ukraine
This Italian place sits halfway between the centre and Sofiyivka Park, serving the best pizzas in town along with soups, well-presented salads and some…
Corfu
Reliable veteran taverna on the eastern side of the beach, serving well-prepared and well-priced Greek classics, from fried-cheese parcels to an entire…
Bol
This tavern offers simple, local food in a venerable stone building decorated with old photos and knick-knacks. While the food isn't exceptional, the…
