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…
Must-see restaurants in Europe
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…
Istanbul
Fight your way through the crowds of shoppers that jam Hasırcılar Caddesi and you'll eventually come to this tiny pideci on the corner of Limoncu Sokak,…
Constanţa
Stock up on fruit, cheese and vegetables here. Just outside the market is a window serving classic Romanian snacks like cheese pies and covrigi (hot…
Swansea (Abertawe)
The opening hours are erratic at this long-standing restaurant, so it pays to call ahead. It's well regarded for its French cooking, refined setting and…
Turin
A bright, friendly spot for a simple pasta lunch or dinner, or an extended aperitivo. While not a vegetarian place, it's a favourite with many Torinese…
Cardiff
While the food is fine, it's the setting that really distinguishes this Turkish restaurant. Jutting out over the water on its own pier, Bosphorus enjoys…
Calella de Palafrugell
This well-loved beach-facing seafood place serves seafood with a bit of a modern twist: try grilled clams with paprika or one of a range of paellas. Leave…
London
This cafe in the crypt of St Paul's Cathedral offers a selection of cakes, pastries and sandwiches as well as afternoon tea. Cooked meals kept warm under…
Varna
This branch of the dependable nationwide self-service canteen chain is the ideal place for cheap, simple food such as sausage and beans, chicken chops and…
Oulu
This stylishly decorated Turkish restaurant in the heart of things has plenty of vegetarian options, great meze selections and succulent chargrilled meat…
Den Haag
Tucked down a charming alleyway with outdoor tables, Allard may on first entry remind you of a favourite Parisian neighbourhood bistro. Service is…
London
Bea’s made its name with its signature cupcakes, so it was only natural for it to offer a full afternoon tea (£27) too. This branch of the Bloomsbury…
Transylvania
Run with panache, this airy Italian place with a light-filled dining verandah serves all the lasagne, calzone and risotto your heart desires. The location…
Ioannina
Sprawling indoor-outdoor Seirios is the place to come when your group can't agree: its menu is all over the map, from Greek staples to pasta to Chinese…
Turquoise Coast
Much loved by locals, this simple place off the main square dishes up tasty Turkish favourites with plenty of smiles. The outdoor tables on a little…
L'Eixample
Framed by a fresco of blue sky, this vegetarian eatery serves simple menús del día (daily set menus) and two-course evening meals. Most mains (curries,…
Moldova
One of the few dining options in the town centre, Salat is a Chişinău import that serves pizza, burgers, salmon, sushi and a range of Russian and Moldovan…
Samos
Among several etsi-ketsi (so-so) seafront eateries, Zen stands out for its well-prepared fresh fish, salads and mezedhes, along with surprises such as…
Northwestern Sardinia
Bar Il Veliero is pretty much all that's going on in Argentiera, at least outside summer. A simple bar set-up near the beach, it serves panini, snacks and…
Wallachia
Stock up on fruit, bread and cheese for your train journey from the monster-sized central market. The building, dating from the 1930s and sporting a giant…
Faro
With seafood on display out front, street-side seating and a slightly tacky interior lined with TV screens, this neighbourhood restaurant serves…
Birmingham
This Balti Triangle stalwart serves dishes from the mountains of Kashmir, as well as classic Birmingham baltis.
Delft
The most coveted seats at this cafe are on the terrace, aboard a barge moored on the canal. But even this lovely setting doesn't compensate for the poor…
Ruse
Typical cheap and tasty Bulgarian food including sausages, grills, steaks, chicken and fish are served at this busy cafe with outdoor tables. It's a good…
Chişinău
The most central of a cheap and well-run chain of pizza restaurants, Pizza Mania offers lots of choice, including salads, omelettes and grills as well as…
Southern Norway
Right in the heart of Evje, this upstairs place is popular with locals although the menu is not Norway's most inspirational. Expect burgers, and eggs and…
İzmir
‘Snacking’, located on a lane running north of Şehit Nevresbey Bulvarı, offers enormous jacket (baked) potatoes (kumpir) with a choice of fillings that…
Lasithi Province
Long-established Stavros, eye-catchingly flanked by geranium pots, and propped up by old-timers, offers al fresco seating and a menu spanning salads,…
Eastern Slovakia
A medley of pasta dishes, fish, salads and homespun Slovak cooking fill plates at this restaurant within a 14th-century building, along with a few…
Odense
Twice a week, there’s a farmers market selling fruit, veg, flowers, cheese etc in the area where the picturesque HCA Quarter slams up against the 21st…
Northern European Russia
Signposted simply as ‘Produkty’ (Продукты), this is the island’s best-stocked grocery store. The noticeboard at the entrance has advertisements for local…
Bulgaria
Located beside the art gallery, this mehana (tavern) features a large courtyard, good service and standard Bulgarian dishes such as hotplates of meat and…
Vienna
The woody Naples-meets-Alpine-chalet interior is the setting for simple, wallet-friendly pizzas. Add that to cheap wine and beer, and you can see why…
A Coruña
This octopus specialist serves up good raciones of seafood, grilled meats and fish, though the clientele is more tourist than local and the atmosphere can…
Barcelona
Strung with Nepalese prayer flags, this simple spot serves dishes such as lamb curry, mixed grills with rice and naan, and lamb and vegetable momo …
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
Monti branch of a takeaway pizza chain serving only-just-acceptable pizzette (small round pizzas). Liquid sustenance is available in the form of bottled…
Zealand
Close to Adamsens, this simple takeaway smokehouse shop sells fresh oysters (15kr) along with smoked and raw fish by the piece.
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
This cheap and cheerful bistro serves up generous portions of lasagne and sirloin, burgers and other crowd-pleasers from a glass-fronted dining room on…
