The best restaurants in Europe right now

Amsterdam’s restaurant scene is buzzing, with brand-new Turkish-international eatery Esra joining our list alongside long-loved Asian spots Hoi Tin and Namche. More exciting upcoming openings include Boon & De Koot, a wine bar and restaurant from the team behind Zoldering, plus Veneur by the ex-chef of De Juwelier and acclaimed Ghanese chef Joseph Odoom’s Momi, arriving hot on the heels of West African fine dining hit Kenneh. So there’s a lot happening in Amsterdam’s food scene. One of our top-ranked restaurants is still undergoing some serious renovations (don’t worry, they’ve launched a pop-up in the interim: more on that below). But whatever your vibe, we can promise you’ll find something for you on this list. We’re talking comforting Dutch classics, the freshest veg-led menus, creative Michelin marvels and a whole lot more – and the best bit? It just keeps getting better. Read on for our top picks for 2025.  📍 Ultimate guide to eating in Amsterdam, from cheap eats to brunch 🏘️ Ready to book? Here’s our guide to where to where to stay, and our favourite hotels and Airbnbs This guide was updated by Karin Engelbrecht, a food writer based in Amsterdam. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

The food scene in Paris is one of the best in the world, and it’s likely that eating good is up there with climbing the Eiffel Tower and getting a selfie outside the Louvré on your Paris itinerary. Luckily for you, we’ve got the 50 best spots, right here. Cheap eats, neighbourhood bistros, romantic restaurants and more – find it all down below.  Who makes the cut? Headed up by Food & Drink Editor Antoine Besse, our Paris team spend their days sampling every food spot worth its dough in the city – no jambon-beurre, twelve-course tasting menu or steaming bowl of pho is left unturned. That’s why you’ll find a bit of everything on this list, from local bistros to ten-course tasting menus, but all of these spots should take you on a journey. Our list is subjective, make no mistake about it, but the best restaurants in Paris capture the joy of the full dining experience – the flavours, the atmosphere and the all-round vibe. We hope you love them as much as we do. Make sure to come back for the 2025 edition of the Time Out Paris Food & Drink Awards, where we’ll unveil our shiny new restaurants list.  RECOMMENDED:🎨 The best things to do in Paris🏺 The best museums in Paris🏘️ Where to stay in Paris🏡 The best Airbnbs in Paris🏨 The best hotels in Paris This article was written by the editorial team at Time Out Paris. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

London doesn’t stand still and neither do we. Our latest monthly update to this list includes some recent five star new openings, from Elephant, a cosy Italian joint that’s taken over an old pub in Clapton, to Tatar Bunar, a sleek Ukrainian restaurant in Shoreditch. We’ve also added the dreamy and effortlessly classy The Lavery in South Ken, where you’ll score super seasonal plates in a grand Georgian townhouse, and the return of Singburi - the cult Thai restaurant. Want more great new restaurants? Check out London’s 20 best new openings here.  This is your guide to eating out in the capital. Don't forget to sign up to our free newsletter for unbeatable London restaurant news and tips. Tuck in.  London’s best restaurants at a glance: 🍸 Central: The Dover, Mayfair 🐟 North: Tollington’s, Finsbury Park 🥘 South: Oma, Borough Market 🥬 East: Miga, Hackney  🍲 West: Normah’s, Queensway Leonie Cooper is Time Out London’s Food and Drink Editor and is at a different London restaurant pretty much every night in the city. It's terrible for her cholesterol, but incredible for getting you the best recommendations. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. RECOMMENDED: All the best new restaurant openings in London this September. The hottest new openings, the tastiest tips, the spiciest reviews: we’re serving it all on our London restaurants WhatsApp channel. Follow us now.

After 15 years of eating my way through Rome, I’ve had some truly exceptional meals – and plenty of forgettable ones. The best ones stick with me: perfect bowls of pasta, from cacio e pepe to carbonara, crispy pizzas with seasonal toppings, fragrant wines and delicious desserts. These, often special, family-run spots serving up proper Roman cuisine, are the meals worth remembering – and I’m sharing all my favourite spots with you here. How to avoid tourist traps in Rome If a restaurant has a prime view of the Pantheon or the Trevi Fountain, chances are you’re paying for the view, not the food. Instead, wander a few streets away where things are a little quieter or, better yet, head to neighborhoods like Testaccio, Cipro and Parioli, where locals actually eat. Reservations at popular restaurants are key, especially in high season (summer, annual holidays and the likes). And if you see a place that’s gone viral on TikTok with a line of 100+ people? Skip it. You don’t need to spend hours in line to have an amazing meal in Rome. To make it easy for you, I’ve rounded up the best places to eat in the city. Buon appetito! 🍝 Discover our ultimate guide to eating in Rome This guide was recently updated by Rome-based writer Livia Hengel. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

On our full list of the best restaurants in Barcelona, you’ll find both old and new, traditional and modern – you’ll find everything from old-school tapas and contemporary Catalan cuisine to Italian, Japanese, Mediterranean, Mexican and more. The team at Time Out Barcelona have tried every single spot on this list, so you can trust us when we say these are the best restaurants in Barcelona right now.  RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in Barcelona🍹 The best rooftop bars in Barcelona🏨 The best hotels in Barcelona🏘️ The best Airbnbs in Barcelona Ricard Martín is the food and drink editor at Time Out Barcelona. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

For first-timers, Berlin’s food scene might conjure visions of currywurst, beer, and late-night döner. But the city’s culinary landscape is as daring and diverse as Berlin itself. Experimental fine dining by world-famous chefs competes with the cult street food stalls where patrons queue in kink wear. Plant-based options outshine their meaty counterparts, Michelin-starred establishments push the boundaries of traditional German cuisine, and blow-out restaurants are dedicated to desserts alone. Like the city, its best eateries serve a story with each meal. You can dine at a high-end restaurant near Checkpoint Charlie, grab a burger in a former men’s toilet, or feast in a historic ballroom reborn for the modern age. Here, every bite is a hearty helping of history. RECOMMENDED:🏘️ The best Airbnbs in Berlin🏨 The best hotels in Berlin This guide was recently updated by Berlin-based writer Kate Bettes. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.  🍴 Ultimate guide to restaurants in Berlin

Scotland punches well above its weight when it comes to culinary excellence, and Edinburgh is no exception to that rule. This city is home to some of the most exciting chefs in the country and offers everything from theatrical fine-dining concepts to pimped-up sandwich shops, laid-back neighbourhood joints to wine bars and small plates.  For our August 2025 update, we welcomed newcomer Ardfern to our top five, the latest venture from the guys behind Eleanore, and a glowing review of the Palmerston landed it firmly in second place on our list. But of course, this guide wouldn’t be complete without shouting about the old classics, including New York-style pizza to cracking curries, super-fresh seafood and innovative plant-based dining. Ready to eat? Here are the best restaurants in Edinburgh right now.  📍 Discover our ultimate guide to restaurants in Edinburgh 🏨 Ready to book? Check out our guide to Edinburgh’s best hotels and best Airbnbs Edited by Time Out’s deputy UK editor Chiara Wilkinson, who is from Edinburgh. Restaurant reviews by local writers. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

Milan’s dining scene is booming, and we’re here for it. Over the past few years, the city has moved beyond classics like cotoletta alla Milanese and ossobuco (though you’ll still spot them on plenty of menus across town) to embrace a bold new wave of culinary creativity that’s made eating out a real treat, and an experience as interesting as visiting the Duomo .   To thank for that is a slew of new restaurants where tradition has been given a fresh update (ciao Creda, Cucina Franca and Silvano), but also food concepts that look past Italian cuisine and into inventive cross-cultural mashups. The only downside to all this deliciousness? It doesn’t come cheap. A great meal for two (with drinks) will run you upwards of 70-80 euros, which isn’t exactly budget-friendly. But follow our recs and it’ll be worth every bite. RECOMMENDED: Ultimate guide to restaurants in Milan This guide was updated by Marianna Cerini, a writer based in Milan. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

When you’re drinking this much Guinness, you’ve got to eat. That’s an order. And luckily, Dublin is as known for its dining scene as it is for its best pubs, with a little something for every kind of craving.  From bargain eats to upscale tasting menus, we’ve got the whole range on our list. You’ll find small plates and orange wines, pizza slices bigger than your head, izakaya-style dining spots and glorious burgers (and that’s only naming a few). Here are the best restaurants in Dublin.  RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in Dublin🏨 The best hotels in Dublin🏡 The best Airbnbs in Dublin 🏛️ The best museums in Dublin This guide was updated by Amy O'Connor, a writer based in Dublin. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

When I moved to Florence five years ago, I was on a mission to try as many trattorias, market stalls, cafes and restaurants as I could. Among lots of good meals, a few great qualities stand out: Small menus, a simple and genuine concept, outstanding seasonal ingredients and a sense of generosity. Read on to discover some of my favourite spots.  How to avoid tourist traps in Florence For such a compact city, there’s a lot on offer in Florence. The problem is in telling which pappardelle with wild boar ragu or salami-stuffed schiacciata sandwich will really make your heart sing, and which is just TikTok fodder? It’s a guessing game, but there are a few clues you can follow. Pasta served from a giant wheel of parmesan? Not a thing. A certain sandwich shop with a queue along the street? Not worth the hype. Touts on the street yelling out with the promise of prosecco on the house? You guessed it. Meander away from the main piazzas to seek out those charming family-run hidden gems, or get a head start by heading straight to the places below.  📍 RECOMMENDED: Discover our ultimate guide to eating in Florence Phoebe Hunt is a writer based in Florence. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

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