Must-see restaurants in Europe

  • Cukráreň Aida

    Košice

    Gelato, macarons and other sweet treats tempt passers-by to this cafe on the main square. The ice cream is fairly average but the location is difficult to…

  • Kleine Orangerie

    City West & Charlottenburg

    This cafe in a historic building by the entrance to Schloss Charlottenburg park is a handy refuelling stop while palace hopping. Nice tree-shaded outdoor…

  • Sveti Nikola Restaurant

    Bulgaria

    Give your taste buds a breather from pork chops and shish kebabs at this locally admired fish restaurant, in the eponymous hotel 5km southwest of central…

  • Colıba

    Turquoise Coast

    This whitewashed and wooden lakeside restaurant serves mixed meze platters,alabalık(trout) and grills. The shaded terrace has lovely views of the lake.

  • Puffin's Nest

    Cliffs of Moher

    The Cliffs of Moher's crowded, tiny, expensive sandwich and coffee pit stop.

  • Dom na Architekta

    Bulgaria

    This wood-and-stone tavern has great Bulgarian specialities, served in a balmy back garden in summer, and moving indoors in front of a crackling fire in…

  • Pizzeria Biancaneve

    Sulcis

    With its dodgy Snow White murals and cramped wooden interior, this modest eatery doesn't look like much but it serves decent pizza, both to eat in and…

  • Restaurant Hrebienok

    High Tatras

    This casual canteen serves soups, sandwiches, pancakes and beers. It’s right opposite Hrebienok’s funicular station.

  • Henri

    Wallonia

    A cheerful tavern-style restaurant, crammed with local diners. For an authentic Mons dish go for côtes de porc à l'berdouille (pork in brown sauce).

  • Minutka

    Esso

    A simple cafe in the centre of the village, Minutka serves up Russian standards such as kotleta (meat cutlets) and solyanka (a meaty soup).

  • Kung's Kitchen

    Finland's West Coast

    Contemporary and stylish, Kung's Kitchen has a popular lunchtime buffet, which includes sushi, noodles, spring rolls, tempura and other Asian favourites.

  • Restaurant Korona

    Pirin Mountains

    Although the shiny lobby-side setting lacks ambience, Hotel Korona’s restaurant is a decent place to pause for grilled meats and cheese-laden salads.

  • Byron

    Cambridge

    A bustling, better-than-average burger bar where students, families and business types sit on reclaimed banquettes tucking into prime patties and more.

  • Adega do Isaías

    Alto Alentejo

    This rustic tasca (tavern), serves up decent fish, meat and Alentejan specialities amid a cellar-like ambience, crammed with huge wine jars.

  • Ishuset Højeruplund

    Southern Zealand

    Beside Traktørstedet Højeruplund, this takeaway kiosk-window sells ice cream and other light refreshments.

  • Gaziantep Restaurant

    Turquoise Coast

    About 100m south of the Church of St Nicholas, this simple but spotless place with outside seating is a local favourite for pide and grilled meats.

  • Bendixens Fiskehandel

    Funen

    This third-generation fishmongers' shop has an attached summer grill-window for very basic fried-fish meals to scoff at alfresco picnic tables.

  • Supermarket

    Danube Delta

    This small but convenient minimarket is a good place to stock up on water, food and beer for the beach. Located in the centre of the village.

  • Petros Taverna

    Lasithi Province

    Average Greek fare is on offer at this long-standing tourist taverna at the foot of the Dikteon Cave.

  • Akdeniz Restaurant

    Turquoise Coast

    This welcoming restaurant on the main square has a large array of tasty pre-cooked dishes, as well as pide and köfte (meatballs).

  • Café Arcada

    Évora

    This busy, barn-sized cafe is an Évora institution serving coffee, crepes and cakes. You can sit at an outdoor table on the lovely plaza.

  • Bahetle

    Kazan

    The Bahetle supermarket, on the ground floor of the TsUM Shopping Mall (ЦУМ), sells anything you might need for the day or on the road.

  • Fuego

    Epiros

    This perfectly serviceable eatery has a broad menu: grilled meats, rosemary-salted fries, tender pastas – likely something for everyone.

  • Rodeo Köfte

    Antalya

    Grab a köfte ekmek (meatball sandwich; ₺13 with chips) at this snack bar, and add your own tomato, onion, pickle and garnish.

  • Supermarket

    Danube Delta

    Stock up on provisions for the beach or boat ride here at this all-purpose market in the commercial complex on the riverfront promenade.

  • To Steki

    Samos

    Unpretentious and welcoming back-alley eatery with generous grills, gavros (marinated small fish), salads and homemade soups.

  • Kentrikon

    Samothraki

    Popular waterfront cafe-ouzerie, serving breakfast, sweets and ice cream, plus ouzo and small plates later in the day.

  • Panos

    Bruges

    This branch of Belgium's most popular bakery chain has plenty of seating and is good for when you just need a snack in a hurry.

  • Mangoo

    Burgenland

    If you came to Eisenstadt to eat Tex-Max food at 2am, this is the place to do it. On Friday and Saturday a DJ works the crowd.

  • Tsikoudo Taverna

    Chios

    A veritable place in string of waterfront eateries; look for the red tablecloths. Good service, and a decent traditional menu.

  • Robinson

    Samos

    A nice pit stop for juicy pitta souvlaki and gyros at the main junction of Pythagorio, a few doors towards the port.

  • Bar & Grill Maki

    Bulgaria

    This large and popular restaurant just off the square serves coffee and breakfast pastries, grills, soups, salads and more.

  • Biraria Regal

    Bulgaria

    This traditional mehana (tavern) enjoys a leafy garden setting and offers a good selection of grills and salads.

  • O Dionysos

    Zagorohoria

    Along upper Monodendri’s main street, Dionysos is a workaday taverna that also has a range of traditional Epirot pies.

  • Wednesday Market

    Selçuk

    Like the larger Saturday version, this market offer fruits, veg and cheeses from village farms in the surrounding area.

  • Euro Spin Supermarket

    Alghero

    Self-caterers can stock up at this supermarket, usefully located by the Giardini Pubblici and open seven days a week.

  • Topkapı Restaurant

    İzmir

    Opposite the Basmane train station, this friendly eatery never sleeps and specialises in ızgara (grills).

  • Café Yevseich

    Altai

    This modest, friendly cafe serves mostly pre-prepared Central Asia cuisine, with a few Russian entrées thrown in.

  • Silpo Supermarket

    Central Ukraine

    There’s a good Silpo supermarket buried deep within the unexpectedly upmarket Sky Park shopping centre.