Folegandros
A family business for over 20 years, Pounta is the work of a creative Danish-Greek couple – dishes are served on Lisbet’s handmade ceramics (also for sale…
Must-see restaurants in Mediterranean Europe
La Gomera
A smarter Italian restaurant than the Canaries' pizza-pasta norm, elegant and locally popular La Islita surprises with some delicate and unusual sauces…
Alicante Province
Modern and characterised by good wines and polite service, this is an reliable central restaurant in the heart of a fertile eating zone. The tapas and…
Ibiza Town
Perched sea-side on the far east tip of Talamanca bay, this no-nonsense chiringuito (beach bar) is one of the most popular in-the-know seafood spots on…
Hondarribia
As with many trendsetting Basque restaurants, Arroka Berri takes high-quality local produce and refines old-fashioned recipes with a dash of invention…
Dodecanese
The streetside terrace, facing Emborios' church, has a namesake balcony at the rear with an unforgettable panorama of the vast hollow crater. The owners…
Girona
The piled-high bar glistens with tempting pintxos (Basque tapas) at this bubbly Basque tavern in the heart of Girona's old town. Just help yourself and…
Salamanca
Although there are outdoor tables on the square, the dark wooden beams and atmospheric buzz of the Spanish crowd on the 1st floor should be experienced at…
Beyoğlu
The name means 'my soul, my liver', and this small place behind the Ali Hoca Türbesi specialises in grilled liver served with herbs, ezme (spicy tomato…
Lasithi Province
Soft lighting, fine wine and delicious food are the hallmarks of a romantic night out in this al fresco–only lair wedged into an alley off the main drag…
Valletta
This grand restaurant will make you feel like you're a special somebody at a special occasion. There's a terrace overlooking the hotel's gardens, and…
Andalucía
Housed in a crimson-red villa on a quiet palm-filled plaza, this good-looking restaurant is a hit with locals for its rustic regional fare such as rabo de…
Cosenza
Just off Cosenza's pedestrian-friendly shopping street La Locanda is a centrally-located and versatile spot that's a favourite with local families. Pasta,…
Mediterranean Coast
Opened in July 2018, Otto's stylish and minimalist dining room, with just 10 tables, is the perfect showcase for modern reinterpretations of traditional…
Milan
If you like your antipasti with a side of design then check out sultry Sixième, part of the Six Gallery complex which includes a vintage furniture gallery…
Hora (Mykonos)
With a great view of Mykonos' windmills from its seafront terrace, this Athenian outpost is Mykonos' best brunch option, serving hangover-assuaging eggs…
Las Alpujarras
Hidden on a winding side street behind Plaza de la Libertad, this tiny bodega is one of Pampaneira's best spots to eat. Decked out with rough white walls,…
Black Sea Coast
The open-fronted fishmonger downstairs is a good indication of the fresh fare you'll eat at this 1st-floor seafood restaurant. Just point to what you want…
Costa del Sol
Founded in 1964 by Wimbledon champion Lew Hoad, this elegant restaurant is surrounded by mature gardens, plus tennis and padel courts (available for…
Mardin
This friendly place packs in the atmosphere with a collection of old radios and gramophones inside and a friendly tail-wagging welcome from the restaurant…
West Ibiza
Set in gorgeous gardens, this graceful 1901 Ibizan mansion overlooks the marina and offers upscale Spanish-Mediterranean cooking, from grilled vegetables…
Mallorca
Priceless views across the Badia de Palma are not the only forte of this slick beachside restaurant. The long list of pastas, including penne with scampi…
Trapani
A 15-minute walk east of the centre, this local hangout is a perennial Slow Food favourite. The food is superb: from primi like busiate al pesce spada e…
Athens
Named after 17th-century artist Francisco de Zurbaran, this on-trend restaurant and bar sports light and shade stylings in its interior design, offering a…
Kalamata
It's a real pleasure to sit out here on the leafy, shady terrace and sip a coffee in classic kafeneio (traditional cafe) style. But this isn't as…
Pafos
Tucked up a side street, and with all the atmosphere of a village taverna, Laona has been a family-owned restaurant since the ’80s. There’s no microwave…
Sultanahmet
Offering a taste of the sumptuous dishes once served in the great Ottoman palaces, Deraliye offers diners the chance to order delights such as the goose…
Estepona
Somehow you expect to pay more at a place in this front-line position overlooking the harbour, but the dishes here are reasonably priced and authentic:…
Golfo di Orosei
Locals love this centrally located restaurant for its buzzing atmosphere, its welcoming terrace and its versatility. Whether you're after a full-on…
Lindos
Straddling the boardwalk at busy little Pallas Beach, five-minutes’ walk below the village, this chic restaurant/bar offers white tables on a fan-cooled…
Serra de Tramuntana
Head for the terrace overlooking the rooftops and church. Since 1976, this is where the locals have headed for special occasions. A bastion of traditional…
El Raval
Sit amid bright murals while charming staff serve a ridiculously good-value South Asian- and Mediterranean-influenced menu of plant-based thalis, curries,…
Barcelona
The vibing, shoebox-sized permanent outpost of hit street-food market Van Van rustles up regularly changing themed menus devised by Barcelona's favourite…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Nanà's menu harks from Italy's south, with loads of fish and seafood choices; try the polpo rosticciato con crema di patate (roasted octopus with potato…
Málaga
A more modern open tapas bar with pavement perches and an interior full of wine-barrel tables and stools, Gorki serves tangy cheeses and an extensive list…
Datça & Bozburun Peninsulas
For fair prices and hearty food, the Falcon is perfect: a stone oven pumps out delicious pide (₺13 to ₺20) or opt for sizzling lamb and chicken dishes…
Antiparos
To locals, this food speaks of quintessential Greek cooking: classic recipes executed with flair and attention to detail. The crisp, fresh Greek salad,…
Southeastern Anatolia
During the afternoon this basic canteen bustles with locals tucking into hearty lunches chosen from the six to eight options displayed in the bain-marie…
Venice
On Fridays it's worth walking the extra mile to this working-class diner for its generous servings of baccalà (cod), either creamed with olive oil, lemon…
Huelva
'To know how to eat is to know how to live' is the motto of this innovative tapas maker, which specialises in novel variations on choquero mainstays,…
