Latvia
Looking like the dwelling of a forest witch, this popular bar cum cafe, housed on the 2nd storey of an 18th-century warehouse, specialises in warm potato…
Must-see restaurants in Europe
Crimea
Here is proof that a nice modern restaurant in Yalta doesn't have to be ridiculously expensive. Food is international with the emphasis on homegrown…
Georgia, Armenia & Azerbaijan
Cheap, central and with a photographic English menu, Tashir is ideal for travellers hungering for a change from shashlyk. With a choice between thin and…
Klaipėda
The house restaurant of the Old Port Hotel has a lovely port setting overlooking the Danė. The chefs here really try to incorporate fresh local…
Crimea
A combination of Crimean Tatar and Italian on the menu at this excellent restaurant is an apt representation of Gurzuf, a place where these two peoples…
Vilnius
Tries to be all things to all people (a bit of Thai, a bit of Lithuanian, some basic bistro and cafe favourites; they even rent out mopeds) but does it…
Central Rīga
If you’re up to your elbows in pork tongue, Charlestons is a sure bet to get rid of the meat sweats. Lounge around the terraced courtyard in the heart of…
Greenland
The Arctic meets the Far East at this Chinese restaurant, which is renowned in West Greenland for its superb food. Typical Chinese décor and bustling…
Greenland
Excellent, contemporary cuisine is available in the corporate surroundings of the hotel restaurant. The menu features a good choice of Danish and…
Prague
A piece of Belgium in Prague, this brasserie is large but usually full. It serves up a wide range of Belgian beer, including craft, plus real Belgian…
Greenland
If you find comfort in familiarity you'll be relieved to discover that the airport cafeteria resembles its namesakes anywhere in the world. Its menu…
Latvia
Attached to Fontaine Palace, Liepāja’s cheapest chow joint was designed with the inebriated partier in mind: the American-style burgers are a foolproof…
Klaipėda
Should you find yourself peckish while waiting for the ferry to Smiltynė (and provided you're not vegetarian), Meat Lovers has you covered. Perched above…
Old Rīga
Who knew the Baltic had such brilliant Indian food?! Tucked away down a medieval alley you’ll find a welcome antedote to the bland ingredients that rule…
Central Rīga
We'd call this tiny place sweet even if it didn't make these light fruity cupcakes and meringues – just for its looks. You might be able to occupy one of…
The Bothnian Coast
The (Mediterranean) Force is strong with this one: besides the well-conceived platters of meze, there's hummus, saksuka and grilled veg to tempt non…
Crimea
Cool, quiet, beige-brown-hued cafe specialising in Russia's favourite comfort food – blyny – filled with just about anything you might wish to find within…
Nuuk
Behind uninviting metal doors, warm soft lighting and oriental embroideries welcome you into Greenland's best and most genuine Thai restaurant. Very…
Greenland
While this is predominantly an information office, there's ice cream and coffee (from a machine) that you can consume at leisure while reading the books…
Latvia
Sharing space with an art gallery, this little rustic style place serves meaty calorie-rich Latgale fare. Service is patchy and cooking may take a while,…
Nuuk
This diner-style place has a range of fast food (Dkr16 to Dkr50) but also serves cooked breakfasts (Dkr28 to Dkr56), fish, steaks, pizza and chicken, plus…
Greenland
Low lighting and dark décor are supposed to make this place look intimate, but it falls a little short of the mark. The food is good if predictable,…
Vilnius
Bistro 18 is a breath of fresh air in Vilnius’ restaurant scene. The service is friendly, polite and attentive, the decor is minimalist yet comfortable,…
Lithuania
Captain Morgan’s jolly pirate ship is more than just a great place for carousing on the street-side terrace. Its international menu, featuring dishes such…
Sevastopol
The motto – 'we store our fish in the sea' – suggests that only the fresh catch is served in this naval-themed restaurant with a blue-coloured interior…
Greenland
Comfortably smart yet reasonably cosy, Narsaq's only restaurant serves extremely generous snowcrab starters, succulent reindeer steaks and a small range…
Old Rīga
Remember 500 years ago when potatoes weren’t the heart and soul of Latvian cuisine? We don’t, but Rozengrāls does – this candlelit haunt takes diners back…
Vilnius
Žuvinė showcases Lithuania's fantastic fresh- and saltwater fish, including zander, scallops, smelts and other piscine delights. The location, in the lee…
Lithuania
With a cosy interior spilling onto a delightful lakeside terrace in summer, Markizas is ideal for lingering over fish with almond sauce, light summer…
Tórshavn
Gastronomic treats that are nibbled at zinc-and-cream furniture, and washed down by wine in fish-bowl glasses, make Glitnir the intimidating summit of…
Disko Bay
Not exactly a happening spot, this is the only restaurant in town, and you need to let them know a day in advance that you'd like to eat! Fortunately, the…
Greenland
For a brush with true Greenlandic food, cooked and served by the locals for the locals, head for the community buffet, where you can sample real…
Crimea
Near the entrance to the Naval Museum, this is an excellent fish restaurant with waiters dressed as Peter Pan pirates. All kinds of Black Sea fish are on…
Kaunas
This tiny whitewashed restaurant, tucked away on a quiet Old Town square, does great house-made pasta. The stuffed pastas – perhaps ravioli with braised…
Nuuk
The no-nonsense canteen of Nuuk Transport serves a good-value Dkr38 set lunch (11.30am to 1.30pm) and dinner (5pm to 7pm), or snacks at other times. It's…
Greenland
In a scenic location on the shore of Lake Fergusson, Restaurant Roklubben serves the best food in town, with muskox, caribou and Arctic char served in…
Nida
Vaguely Polynesian in look, with its thatched pavilion and carved wood, Ešerinė offers a vast waterfront terrace (with views of the Parnidis Dune) and…
Lithuania
When the weather's good it's hard to beat a chorizo hotdog, fries and beer from this semi-permanent food van. There are plenty of benches and trestles on…
Crimea
This is the best workers' cafe in town because it makes your order fresh. Varenyky, blyny (pancakes), borshch and good, crisp salads all join the namesake…
Crimea
In the courtyard of Yegiya Kapay Synagogue, this place touts itself as a museum of Jewish gastronomy. It's a long shot, but we loved ghefilte fisch (carp…
