Must-see restaurants in Europe
Central Ukraine
Around for longer than anyone can remember remembering, this old favourite has a bearskin spreadeagled on one wall and crispy pizza that is its main…
Around Athens
Offering a classic Athens Riviera dining ambience, Bistro Lutetia overlooks the pool at Somewhere boutique hotel. The award-winning chef Christoforos…
Kyiv
It's been here in Podil since the times of the Vikings (though not the current Soviet structure). Like any Ukrainian market, it is always rich in seasonal…
Kyiv
A little outside the city centre, but worth it for self-caterers who seek size and selection.
The Ardennes
This restaurant's interior is probably Stavelot's most stylish, with gigantic lampshades illuminating deep purple walls, and there's a good selection of…
The West End
Run by cafe chain Benugo, the Cellarium is the only place in Westminster Abbey to grab a bite to eat. Part of the original 14th-century Benedictine…
Slovakia
Well-located on the main road between Terchová and the Vratna Výt'ah cable-car station, this wood-lined restaurant offers a predictable menu of shepherd…
Ljubljana
Local branch of a vegan food chain conveniently located across the street from the train and bus stations. Pick up a tray and choose from several hot and…
Genoa
The city has a huge number of rosticerria, delis serving prepared dishes that can be taken home or to a picnic, or heated up for you there and eaten at a…
The Lizard
Cornwall's original celeb chef has branched out with several Cornish franchises, including this one. It's a solid bistro, serving classic fare such as…
Lasithi Province
This spacious taverna on the outskirts of Tzermiado does a brisk lunchtime trade with coaches full of day trippers. At other times it's a peaceful spot…
Andalucía
Here you can dine in the courtyard of a 16th-century palace, though it's part of a local citizens' association and nothing fancy – the chairs and tables…
Gran Canaria
At this place next to the port with an outdoor terrace you can dine on the catch of the day along with the fishermen – and there’s no better…
Rías Baixas
Just north of the Igrexa de San Martiño, Tasca Típica is a dark, stone-walled tavern in the stables of the 14th-century Pazo Dacosta. It’s good for a…
Podgórze
Not a destination restaurant, but a solid choice if you happen to be in the neighbourhood and looking for something quick and decent. Tasty pies come with…
Eastern Slovakia
Basking in the town's best location, only a few paces from Kežmarok’s castle gate, this restaurant offers all the Slovak classics: grilled cheese with…
Oxfordshire
Big windows pour light into the simple interior of this old-school Italian restaurant, where you’ll find heavy swag curtains, pink tablecloths and flowers…
Bologna
Sporting a cute logo of its namesake gelatauro (a bull with ice-cream-cone horns), this Calabrese-American venture keeps students from the nearby…
Zakynthos
The closest taverna to Gerakas Beach, just before the end of the road, this place makes an obvious stop as you explore the island. It serves local…
Weimar
There's something of a mid-century vibe at this happy haunt serving up local specialities such as Thuringian Klösse (dumplings) with red cabbage, and…
Andorra la Vella
The hectic top-floor cafeteria of this megastore offers great food at reasonable prices. Pick from six varieties of plato combinado (dish of meat or…
Wallonia
Wilfully old-fashioned, this place refuses to believe that Charleroi has fallen on hard times, though the blend of '20s, '70s and modern décor is curious…
Helsinki
Not just for students, these university cafeterias – there are several branches around town – offer a good range of solid daily meals, with special diets…
Santa Cruz de la Palma
Cheap and tasty, Venezuelan arepas (hot pockets made of corn or flour and filled with meat or cheese) and cachapas (stuffed corn pancakes) are an island…
