Plovdiv
Food and service don't live up to the rustic promise of this restaurant, which has a barn interior, farming implements and a watermill churning away…
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The Bosphorus Suburbs
Originating in the southeastern region of Maraş, dondurma (Turkish ice cream) has a distinctive chewy texture, thanks to its unusual ingredients of salep …
Parma
Young camerieri (waiters) operate meat slicers, slide dexterously between tables and plonk down plates of ravioli and veal done all ways (all of them good…
Shkodra
Where the locals return to, night after night, day after day for people-watching and overloud music. The pizzas and burgers are fairly average though, but…
Erfurt
Sitting atop Erfurt's only significant hill like an incongruous glass Tetris-brick among the baroque-era buildings of the Zitadelle Petersberg, the…
St Davids (Tyddewi)
The food's quite canteenish, but the restoration of the cathedral refectory is a triumph of design. Medieval St Mary's Hall has been given an ultramodern…
Prague
The names translates as 'Beer and Hot Dogs', and that's what you'll find at this tiny, mostly stand-up joint on the fringe of Vinohrady. Order your beer…
Galicia
A relatively calm Old Town option where you can sit down for small or medium-sized servings of many offerings ranging from pulpo á feira or solomillo …
Huelva
On the north side of Pablo Rada is this casual tapas joint. It's often packed but the kitchen can handle any size crowd. Bacalao (cod) is prepared in all…
Central Finland
Just off the main street, the painted windows here conceal a dark-wood interior. The food is for carnivores with an appetite: big burgers, steaks and…
Girona
A sky-blue van welcomes you at the door to this crêpe-mad chain cafe. Galettes (buckwheat pancakes) are cooked to order with a tempting range of French-…
Baixa & Rossio
The pick of the touristy restaurants facing Lisbon's biggest plaza, Can the Can does what it says on the tin – paying homage to the humble canned fish in…
Galicia
This cafe-restaurant, next door to the Centro do Viño da Ribeira Sacra, does a reasonable-value set lunch plus raciones of Galician classics like pulpo á…
Funen
Only accessible if you've already paid the Egeskov Slot entrance fee, this Italian-leaning cafeteria is the biggest of the castle's cafes. The barn-like…
Veliko Târnovo
It's certainly touristy, but a large outdoor terrace perched above hectic ul Stambolov makes this cafe-restaurant enormously popular among visitors to the…
Dodecanese
Tucked in the cool shadows of a little square by the church of Agios Ioannis Theologos, this restaurant is run by a house-proud French- and Italian…
Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville
This harbourside kiosk is south of Sliema, in Ta'Xbiex, and is a great choice for a cheap meal with the locals. It's right by the waterfront, so it's…
Prague
A famous family chain of cake shops, Ollies delivers quality Moravia-baked cakes to Prague. The bistro offers all-day breakfast, daily soups and a variety…
Minsk
This chain has several pizzerias across the city, with each restaurant stylishly decorated and enjoying a relaxed vibe. Citywide delivery is available,…
Golden Ring
Don't expect to be transported from Russia to Roma, but if you want a change from Russian cuisine you'll find decent thin-crust pizzas (in three sizes)…
Cardiff
With local art on the walls and an informal vibe, this cool cafe is recommended on the strength of its breakfast – although the gloopy corned-beef hash is…
Tarragona
The Baron’s Palace provides a romantic 18th-century-mansion setting and a menu showcasing typical dishes from the nearby Ebro delta area. Specialities…
Antwerp
This soulless 1970s mall keeps the diamond trade in equipment and repairs but also feeds the workers every lunchtime from a number of unpretentious…
Erfurt
Despite the vaguely Chinese-sounding name, this modern, centrally located bistro trots out a typical menu of Thuringian classics and international bistro…
Vienna
Unlikely Indian fusion combinations here include tofu paneer with masala sauce and raisins, sweet-and-sour tandoori chicken, and Nutella samosas. The…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
In a cobbled cul-de-sac a step away from Via Nazionale, Rome’s oldest pizzeria began life as a wine bar in 1905. Sadly, the quality of the pizzas has…
Windsor & Eton
A spruce little diner-takeaway, with shiny chrome stools and movie headshots on the walls, friendly Zero 3 serves up cooked breakfasts, grills, pasta,…
Wallachia
The central market is a great place to pick up fresh fruit and vegetables, meats and cheeses. There are several pharmacies and bank ATMs here as well. To…
Alto Alentejo
This place serves up lots of pork-based regional specialities, which you can enjoy with a sangria on the terrace. You’ll also find two dozen or so classic…
Dodecanese
The island's oldest taverna, where the check-clothed tables and red chairs spread out onto the quay and the menu abounds in homemade island specialities…
Ölüdeniz
Partly housed in a wooden cabin, the restaurant of the Oba has a reputation for home-style food at palatable prices. The menu offers everything from…
Sopron
We could make a joke about prison food here, but we won’t. Suffice to say that it’s an island of quick eats, such as stuffed baguettes, wraps and pizza…
Alto Alentejo
Step into this cheerfully tiled eatery for satisfying plates of Alentejan cuisine that won't break the bank. Standout dishes include frango assada …
Armenia
If you're desperate, the food at this khoravats (barbecue) joint down a set of stairs by the roundabout could be worse – it's not particularly fresh and…
Bulgaria
Close to, but not within, the eponymous hotel, the Vereya aims at gourmet status and offers specialities ranging from pizzas to unusual meat dishes, and…
Dingli Cliffs
At the northwest end of the Dingli Cliffs you’ll find Bobbyland, an option for a drink or a meal before a cliff-top stroll. This rustic former Nissen hut…
Trabzon
For ultra late-night dining on the meydan, head for this compact, popular lokanta (eatery serving ready-made food) which never closes. Staples include…
Calella de Palafrugell
Follow the metal boat sign on Carrer de Lladó towards well-priced local fare, including squid-ink rice and Catalan sausage. Xabec's interior, decorated…
Moldova
This big cafe in the centre of town has a bustling brasserie feel and serves all manner of meat plus pizza, salads and sushi. You'll see most of Tiraspol…
Évora
Repas may be nothing special cuisine-wise, but its location with outdoor tables facing the Igreja São Francisco is pleasant. In summer, this is the spot…
