Europe

All our expert local foodie travel guides for Europe (not including the UK), including top restaurant and hotel tips for France, Italy, Denmark, Germany, Portugal, Spain, Holland, Estonia, Slovenia and much, much more.

Beach on Folegandros

From sunset negronis to honey-drenched feta, this Greek island is a hidden foodie hotspot

Schladminger Tauern Trail. Credit: Gerhard Pilz

11 unique foodie-friendly hiking trails in Europe

Castle overlooking a lake, surrounded by snowy mountains

Why I love The Julian Alps, Slovenia's lush green region

Two Portuguese custard tarts on a plate

8 Portuguese food trips

Portrush seafront

Best Irish holidays to visit in 2026 – Dublin, Cork, Galway and more

San Sebastian

12 best Spanish food trips

European hidden gems: must-visit hotels off the beaten track

Ruttars e il Castello di Trussio

30 best Italian hotels for food lovers to visit in 2026

Best hotels in Paris for a memorable stay in the French capital

Malaga Cathedral from Plaza Del Obispo at Sunrise with Blue Sky, Malaga, Andalusia, Spain

Where to eat and drink in Málaga: an insider shares her favourite restaurants

the-pool-at-la-maison-dulysse

16 best French food trips

Colourful wine sweets in the market in Tbilisi

Best restaurants in Tbilisi: where locals eat in the vibrant Georgian capital

An Athens cityscape

Best restaurants in Athens: where a local eats in the Greek capital

View overlooking Georgia

Why I love Georgia, the home of cheesy khachapuri and unique wine

Linzer cookies

Czech food: how to cook like a local

Magic Christmas lights at Brussels Grand Place Belgium, Europe

Best Christmas markets in Europe

Best European mountain escapes to visit in 2025

Why I love the South Tyrol, Italy's unique alpine region

Wide shot of a bay in Ikaria, Greece

Best Greek food trips

Five Greek island getaways for food lovers

Dom Luis I bridge, Porto, Portugal.

Best European city breaks

Mezzatorre Hotel

8 lesser-known Italian islands for a foodie trip

View of Haukkalampi in Summer, Nuuksio National Park, Espoo, Finland

5 coolcations ideas for food lovers

The colorful town of Varenna in Lake Como

Why autumn is the best time to visit these typical summer destinations

Beach and sea of Tropea Calabria Italy

10 unmissable European road trips for food lovers

Historical coffee house Café Sperl's grand shopfront

Best restaurants in Vienna

20 food experiences around the world that every food lover should try

Best restaurants in Berlin: local insider shares where to eat in the German capital

Great-value restaurants in Copenhagen

Sardines on toast with guacamole

Basque cuisine: how to cook like a local