Must-see restaurants in Europe

  • Yurta

    Western Siberia

    Hearty Central Asian fare served in an oversized heated yurt at the main base area.

  • Stadtmarkt

    Linz

    Put together a picnic from the 25-plus stalls at Linz' twice-weekly farmers market.

  • Diktina

    Hania Province

    This modern fish taverna has harbour views and a range of reliable seafood dishes.

  • Lilla Caféet

    Småland

    You'll find decadent cakes and good coffee at this quaint cafe on Norra Storgatan.

  • Tea House

    Norwich

    Tuck into doorstep sarnies, steaming jacket potatoes and top-notch tea and scones.

  • La Tropézienne

    Avignon

    St-Tropez’ famous cream-and-cake tarte tropézienne, plus other treats.

  • Kauppatori

    Turku

    The main market square hosts fruit and vegetable stalls during the warmer months.

  • Strand Cafe

    Turku Archipelago

    A convenient go-to for coffee, lunch or bike hire (€7.50/18 per half-day/day).

  • Weighbridge Tearoom

    County Antrim

    The cafe at Carrick-a-Rede sells cake, scones, sandwiches and other light bites.

  • Farmers' Market

    County Clare

    Kilkee's small farmers' market sets up in the public car park on O’Connell St.

  • Leningradskoye Kafe

    St Petersburg

    A Soviet-style stalovaya (cafeteria) that doles out Russian standards.

  • Virág

    Pécs

    A worthy contender for the 'best cakes and ice cream on the main square' title.

  • Pizzerie

    Moravia

    Right on the main square and right on the money for better-than-average pizza.

  • Marché Decouvert

    Chantilly

    Chantilly’s twice-weekly open-air market is good for picking up picnic fare.

  • Mercator

    Eastern Slovenia

    Self-caterers can stock up at this central supermarket in Podčetrtek village.

  • Heimabakarí Konditori

    North Iceland

    Sells fresh bread, sandwiches and a cabinet full of sugary cakes and pastries.

  • To Asteri

    Chios

    Outstanding views of central Chios from the terrace; it's a sunset favourite.

  • Krambúð

    Akureyri

    Near the campsite west of the centre.

  • Café Mango

    Fort William

    Bright and modern restaurant serving fragrant Thai and spicy Indian dishes.

  • Evroros

    Murmansk

    Murmansk's best supermarket chain with huge variety and pre-prepared meals.

  • Kayut Kompania

    Northern European Russia

    This passable stolovaya (canteen) dishes up standard belly-liners.

  • Kouti

    Thrace

    This slightly upscale central restaurant has Greek and international fare.

  • Gate of India

    Oslo

    This upmarket Indian does flavourful dishes made with quality ingredients.

  • Blin

    Khabarovsk

    A simple place that serves up all manner of cheap bliny to hungry locals.

  • Memo 10

    Cluj-Napoca

    A quick and easy joint serving salads, grilled meat, cold cuts and cakes.

  • Kantarellen

    Mariehamn

    Åland’s biggest supermarket is 2km north of town on the road to Godby.

  • Guest Harbour Café

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    A convenient harbour-side cafe serving cold drinks and inventive pizzas.

  • Prisi Prod

    Moldavia & the Bucovina Monasteries

    This long-established patisserie does gelato, coffee and cakes.

  • Harzer Baumkuchen

    Harz Mountains

    Sample delicious German baumkuchen at this cake-shaped bakery.

  • Market

    Szeged

    One of the liveliest markets on the Great Plain; near the bus station.

  • Mercator

    The Julian Alps

    A convenient branch of the Mercator supermarket chain in the Old Town.

  • Stolle

    Minsk

    A branch of this excellent chain of pie shops, near the train station.

  • Kjörbúðin

    East Iceland

    For picnic supplies and self-catering. There's an ATM out front, too.

  • Føtex

    Central Jutland

    Central supermarket with on-site bakery and cafe (bakery opens 7am).

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