Must-see restaurants in Europe

  • Picerija Napoli

    Eastern Slovenia

    South of Mali Grad, this homey pizzeria is one of the few places for a meal in central Kamnik. It has a shady terrace and does takeaway as well.

  • Verbúðin 66

    Tröllaskagi

    This small, cosy restaurant is close to the boat dock and has a simple lunchtime menu of soup and sandwiches, plus burgers and catch of the day.

  • American Diner

    Nuremberg

    This retro diner is one of several eateries within the Cinecitta Cinema complex, Germany's biggest multiplex. It serves filling prefilm burgers.

  • Ost-West Cafe

    Prenzlauer Berg

    Past the East German Trabi police car, this friendly if tourist-oriented cafe serves simple international dishes amid Cold War-era-themed decor.

  • Alka

    Trogir

    This longstanding restaurant has a terrace and a huge menu, with lobster and lots of meat specialities (such as chicken liver wrapped in bacon).

  • Karavan Gözleme

    Western Anatolia

    This snack bar alongside the stone walls of the Kuçuk Hamam serves gözleme (stuffed flatbreads) and börek (filled pastry).

  • Hobb's

    North Devon

    Heavily beamed eatery rustling up generous dishes including steaks, burgers, ribs and a local seafood paella, plus a mildly spiced mint tagine.

  • Le Chaudron

    Parc National du Mercantour

    Beamed, small and snug, this unassuming restaurant in the old part of Digne makes a decent stop for Provençal staples and flame-grilled meats.

  • Pizzeria Verde

    Sudetes Mountains

    This eatery in modern premises is an improvement on the average pizzeria, and also offers some decent pasta and meat dishes, along with salads.

  • Barock-Café Anders

    Harz Mountains

    Breathe in the smell of fresh baking as soon as you walk through the door; it's unlikely you'll be able to leave without a pastry for the road.

  • Sarmaşık Lokantası

    İzmir & the North Aegean

    One of the more dependable local restaurants on the main street, the ‘Ivy’ has a heavy rotation of ready-made stews, soups and rice dishes.

  • Grain Store

    The Lake District

    The Brewery Arts Centre's restaurant does a decent line in pub grub and stone-baked pizzas, perfect for a quick pre-film or pre-theatre supper.

  • Gelati d'Alberto

    Latin Quarter

    Excellent Italian gelato comes in 36 flavours at this seasonally opening boutique – a small gets you two scoops, shaped to resemble a flower.

  • Grantosco

    Southern Tuscany

    Soft lighting and walls adorned with wine bottles ensure an atmospheric setting, but the quality of the food doesn't match the high-ish prices.

  • Skógakaffi

    The South

    Skógakaffi is inside the Transport Museum at the Skógar Folk Museum complex and offers basic snacks, like salmon sandwiches, cakes and soup.

  • Ruohonjuuri

    Helsinki

    If you’re after specialised supplies, Ruohonjuuri stocks food that’s ethically sound, organic and often catering to special dietary needs.

  • Rebenhof

    Styria

    This vineyard has organic wines from its own production and others in the region, as well as a selection of light dishes to go with the wines.

  • Bar Restaurante La Pista

    La Rioja

    A good bet for steaks, fish, and classic Spanish dishes, La Pista is a favorite with locals and Spanish tourists passing through wine country.

  • Taverna Petra

    Hania Province

    This unassuming place cornering the main square serves decent souvlaki (€8), along with a range of grilled meats and the usual Greek dishes.

  • Restaurante Ferrador

    Rías Baixas

    For a proper meal head to the neat, stone-walled dining room of Restaurante Ferrador, which specialises in well-prepared, fresh local seafood.

  • Black & White

    Kuşadası

    Close to the balık halı (fish market); they'll cook the fish of your choice well here. Also offers good chicken kebabs and salads.

  • Sgagliozze

    Bari

    Check out this simple corner stall for Barese street-food sgagliozze (deep-fried polenta cubes). You may need a lie-down afterwards.

  • Halle au Frais

    Amiens

    Two dozen stalls sell picnic supplies, including cheeses, breads and wine, at this covered market within Amiens' Les Halles shopping complex.

  • Square One

    Yerevan

    A handy, American diner–style place with a huge menu of sandwiches, pizzas, pastas, salads, burgers and decent breakfasts (served all day).

  • O Tarabelo

    A Coruña

    A slightly cave-like tapas haunt, with assorted seafood, meat and cheese options – try the minchas (small sea snails) if you dare.

  • Captain's House

    Exmoor National Park

    Tucked away from Lynmouth's main gift-shop drag, this tiny riverside tea garden serves pasties, ploughman's lunches, cakes and barley water.

  • Grey's Lane Bistro

    Dingle Town

    International bistro fare at Grey's Lane ranges from seafood chowder to Thai green curries, prawn stir-fries and Mediterranean pasta dishes.

  • Porto Grill Piraeus

    Piraeus

    A good place to have a bite while you wait for the ferry – a simple choice of Greek staples, souvlaki and gyros. The service is friendly.

  • Diplomat

    Székely Land

    Hungarian coffee shop and bakery with truly tempting cakes, including a house special with a berry base and peach resting in pillowy cream.

  • Nikolaevskaya Pelmennaya

    Novosibirsk

    Cheap and simple pelmeni (Russian-style ravioli) with meat and fish fillings in an equally modest cafe located beneath a sex shop.

  • Kırçiçeği

    İzmir

    This Alsancak branch of the national chain serves tasty soups, pides, kebaps and lahmacun (Turkish-style ‘pizza’). No alcohol.

  • Neandertal Pub

    Zagorje

    This Neanderthal-themed cafe-restaurant at the entrance of the museum claims to dish out barbecue from a recipe that’s 130,000 years old.

  • Cooper's Cafe

    Peak District

    Fuel up on soups, burgers, jacket potatoes, house-speciality vegetarian chilli and cakes at this cheerful cafe close to the village school.

  • Picture & Coffee House

    North Cornwall

    This lively little locals' hang-out is lined with artworks and is known for impromptu evening music sessions. Decent pizza and coffee, too.

  • Julie’s Tearooms

    Oban

    Opposite the Oban Distillery, this pleasant cafe offers tea and scones, delicious Luca’s ice cream and home-made soup with crusty bread.

  • Fish Market

    Marseille

    You can still buy the fresh stuff here at the Vieux Port, among the vestiges of what would once have been a thriving quayside fish market.

  • Food Market – Bockenheimer Warte

    Frankfurt am Main

    Bockenheimer Warte's weekly market brims with fresh fruit, vegetables, cheeses, breads and, of course, stalls selling Currywurst.

  • Soğanlı Restaurant

    Cappadocia

    This popular lunch pit stop for Soğanlı day tours rustles up a decent gözleme (stuffed flatbread) and simple casserole dishes.

  • Jolla Choklad & Dessert

    Småland

    Head to this chocolate shop–cafe for exquisite homemade ice cream and chocolates (try the namesake Jolla with cognac, orange and lime).