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I enjoy going to restaurants, so I've decided to create a list of some of my favourite places I've visited on my travels, which I can recommend to other travellers, who also enjoy going out for a good meal on their holidays.

Over time I will be developing the list and if you have any recommendations, do let me know as I'm always interested to discover new places.

Restaurants which I appreciate offer

  • good tasty food
  • a wide selection of choices including vegetarian and fish options
  • and staff who have professional standards and who have high customer service skills


North America

America | Canada

Africa

South Africa

Europe

Belgium | England | France | Germany | Greece | Iceland | Isle of Man | Italy | Malta | Portugal | Scotland



America

Boston

Abe and Louie's
http://abeandlouies.com/

Classic upmarket steak house.

Falmouth, Cape Cod

Glass Onion
http://www.theglassoniondining.com/
Fine dining and creative cuisine using local products. Delicious Lobster strudel

Plymouth, Massachusetts

Patrizia's
http://patriziasitaly.com/

Smart authentic Italian restaurant in Plymouth's historic waterfront

Sandwich, Cape Cod

Dan'l Webster Inn
https://www.danlwebsterinn.com/dining/dining-sandwich-ma

Recognized as a Distinguished Restaurant of North America. Contemporary cuisine served in the conservatory.

 

 

 

Washington D.C. The Capitol in Washington D.C., America

I Ricchi
www.iricchi.com
Wonderful Italian restaurant in the lively Dupont Circle.  Appreciated the European style of service i.e. - not a fast food place.

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant
www.mcormickandscmicks.com
We first discovered this restaurant chain in Chicago and really enjoyed the wide selection on the menu. The Washington restaurant was just as good and they do a great fish and chips.

Ruth's Chris Steak House
www.ruthschris.com
Upmarket chain specialising in steaks and large portions.

Belgium

Brussels Magritte Musem, Brussels, Belgium

 

Le Falstaff
www.lefalstaff.be
An Art Deco/Art Nouveau bar and restaurant. A great place for hearty Belgian fare such as chips and beer.

Canada

Quebec City

Aux Anciens Canadiens

www.auxancienscanadiens.qc.ca

Aux Anciens Candiens restaurant, Quebec City

Ottawa

Hy's Steak House

hyssteakhouse.com

England

Lake Windermere in the Lake District Bowness-on-Windermere, the Lake District

Bowness-on-Windermere

The Angel Inn
http://www.the-angelinn.com/
Good pub food with a modern twist.  Appreciated the large gardens with great views.

Bristol

The Glassboat
http://www.glassboat.co.uk/
Boat situated in the lively waterfront city centre converted into a restaurant serving classic French dishes and steaks

River Cottage Canteen
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's restaurant housed in converted 19th century church. Serves fresh seasonal wild dishes.
http://www.rivercottage.net/canteens/bristol

Kirby Lonsdale

Hipping Hall
www.hippinghall.com

Modern country restaurant with luxury rooms.

Langho, Lancashire

Northcote Manor
www.northcote.com

Michelin star restaurant offering fine dining in a luxury country hotel in the Ribble Valley.

Leeds

Bardsey

www.bingleyarms.com
Good pub food served in England's oldest pub dating back to sometime between AD 905 and AD 953.

London

Annapurna Indian restaurant
101 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, London
Reasonably priced and good service.

Karma Indian Restaurant
www.k-a-r-m-a.co.uk/
Good quality Indian dishes in Kensington near Olympia

Quilon
www.quilon.co.uk
Excellent Michelin star restaurant serving Indian dishes with a creative flair

Rules
Rules.co.uk
Based near Covent Garden and established in 1798 it is London's oldest restaurant and serves traditional British food.

Lytham

Clifton Arms Hotel and Restaurant
http://www.cliftonarmslytham.com/restaurant

Restaurant has 2 AA Rosettes. Excellent dishes with a taste of Lancashire within a refined setting overlooking the seafront.

Manchester

Dishoom
https://www.dishoom.com/manchester/

Trendy restaurant serving Irani Bombay dishes located in Manchester Hall, a stunning 1920s building with stained glass windows.

Marlow

Hand and Flowers
https://www.thehandandflowers.co.uk/

Chef Tom Kerridge, two Michelin stars

Oxfordshire

Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons
https://www.belmond.com/hotels/europe/uk/oxfordshire/belmond-le-manoir-aux-quat-saisons/
Chef Raymond Blanc, two Michelin stars

 

Sandbach, Cheshire

The Bear's Paw
https://thebearspaw.co.uk/

Luxury 5 star inn and gastro pub

Thornton, Cleveleys, Lancashire

Twelve restaurant and lounge bar<> https://www.twelve-restaurant.co.uk/restaurant/
Fine dining in a stylish restaurant looking onto to the Marsh Mill Windmill

Whitewell, Forest of Bowland, Lancashire

Inn at Whitewell
https://www.innatwhitewell.com/

16th century former coaching inn offering high class food and accomodation with spectacular views of the surrounding countryside

France

Annecy

O Savoyarde

http://osavoyard.com/
Good regional food, fondue, tartiflette, raclette, etc. Enter the restaurant and smell the delicious aroma of melted cheese.

Arcachon

Le Patio
http://www.lepatio-thierryrenou.com/

Creative, good quality cuisine in a stylish setting

Avignon

Fou de Fafa

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Restaurant-Fou-de-Fafa/169519143081071
A British run small tastefully decorated restaurant offering excellent modern cuisine at affordable prices.

 

Bayeux & Normandy Mulberry harbour, Arromanches, Normandy


Le Pommier

http://www.restaurantlepommier.com
Elegant restaurant serving delicious Normandy dishes. You can even have apples feature in every course.

Manoir de la Riviere
http://www.manoirdelariviere.net
Converted manor house offering accommodation and excellent dinners and breakfasts.

Beaune

Le Cheval Noir
www.restaurant-lechevalnoir.fr
Contemporary French cuisine serving interesting amuse-bouches with an attractive modern decor.
 

Benodet

L'Hemisphere
https://www.lhemisphere.fr/en
Fantastic international and French menu served by friendly professional staff.

Bordeaux

Le Gabriel
www.bordeaux-gabriel.fr
Michelin starred restaurant in a wonderful setting on the Place de la Bourse with view of the river.

Lyon

Brasserie Georges
www.brasseriegeorges.com
Built in 1836 offering traditional Lyonnais cuisine in a gorgeous art deco setting.

Nimes

 
Le Lisita

www.lelisita.com
Michelin starred restaurant with a large patio overlooking the Roman arena.

Ploumanach, Brittany

Ker Louis
An upmarket restaurant in the village of Ploumanach featuring traditional Breton cuisine with plenty of fish and seafood dishes.

 

Paris River Seine, Paris

L'Agapé
www.agape-paris.fr
1 star Michelin restaurant in the 17th arrondissement. Very elegant decor and an imaginative 5 course menu.

Restaurant Auguste
https://www.restaurantauguste.fr
1 star Michelin restaurant near Invalides. Excellent lunch.

Café Marly
Cour Napoléon du Louvre, 75001 Paris
Stylish cafe overlooking the Louvre and the glass pyramids. Inside the decor is stunning and there is a long sheltered terrace.

Les Fous de L'Ile
www.lesfousdelile.com
Images of chickens and eggs decorate this reasonably priced restaurant near the Notre Dame.

Le Grand Colbert
www.legrandcolbert.fr
A traditional French brasserie with a splendid Art Nouveau interior. It was featured in the film, "Something's gotta give" starring Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton.

Petrus
https://www.restaurant-petrus.fr/en/
A chic contemporary upmarket restaurant in the 17th arrondissement.

Quimper

Coté Bistrot
https://www.thefork.com/restaurant/cote-bistrot-r444941
Contemporary French resturant in the old town

 

Germany


Cologne

Wein am Rhein
www.weinamrhein.eu
A modern German upscale restaurant near the cathedral.

Greece


 

 

Rhodes

Kerasma restaurant

http://kerasmarestaurant.com
Upmarket restaurant offering traditional Greek ingredients cooked with new techniques.
 

Lindos

Ambrosia

http://www.lindostreasures.com/ambrosia/
Attentive and friendly service, Sophisticated dining with a fine wine cellar.

Dionysos

Excellent food. Sit up on the rooftop and enjoy your meal with views of the acropolis.

Symi

La Vaporetta

Good quality food with an excellent location right on the waterfront.

Santorini

Firostefani

Casa di Te
http://casaditesantorini.com

Upmarket modern Greek restaurant serving imaginative good quality dishes full of flavour.

 

Iceland

Austur- India Fjelagid

http://www.austurindia.is/en
One of the finest Indian restaurants in Iceland.

Grillmarkadurinn (Grillmarket)

http://www.grillmarkadurinn.is/en/
Good quality local produce. The bread with the volcanic salt was delicious. Contemporary decor featuring natural wood and lava.

Perlan Restaurant
http://www.perlan.is/?lang=en

Fine dining with interesting flavour combinations. Revolving restaurant in an impressive setting under a glass dome. Amazing 360° views.

Isle of Man

Ramsey, Isle of Man

Macfarlane's
www.macfarlanes.im
Wonderful upscale restaurant and very polite staff. One of my favourite restaurants on the island.

Italy

Amalfi Coast

Amalfi

Da Gemma
http://www.trattoriadagemma.com
Popular restaurant set one storey above the bustle of the main street across from main piazza.

Eolo
http://www.eoloamalfi.it/

3 via Pantaleone Comite, Amalfi
Elegant restaurant serving wonderful sea food.  I recommend a table in a window alcove with wonderful views of the harbour.

Cinque Terre

L'Osteria

Via Vittorio Emmanuele, Monterosso Al Mare

Good regional food and wine.

Dau Cila

http:http://www.ristorantedaucila.com/en/

Overlooking the harbour at Riomaggiore this restaurant serves excellent Italian cuisine.

Sicily

Osteria Santa Domenicawww.osteriasantadomenica.com

Fine dining using Sicilian recipes with a lovely terrace in the centre of Taormina.

Squib Pizzeria https://squibpizzeria.it

Good quality pizzas with a range of creative toppings

 

Malta

 

Mellieha Knights of Malta

Arches
Main Street, Mellieha.
www.thearchesmalta.com.
Upmarket French and international cuisine.

Giuseppe's
Gorg Borg Olivier Street, Mellieha.
Lots of daily specials featuring Maltese and Italian dishes.

Portugal

   
   

Lisbon 

Monument to the Discoveries, Belem, Lisbon

Doca Peixe
www.docapeixe.com

A great fish restaurant situated at the Santo Amaro dock, which is now a renovated waterfront full of trendy bars and restaurants overlooking the marina.

Oliviers
www.restaurante-olivier.com

Mediterranean dishes with Portuguese specialities. They have a menu dégustation, which includes 9 starters including such delights as octopus carpaccio.

Tamarind
Rua da Glória, 43, close to Avenida da Liberdade.

Fantastic Indian restaurant.  The owner is British, so we felt quite at home and our curries came with our preferred "heat".

 

Scotland

Inverness

Roc Pool
http://www.rocpoolrestaurant.com/

A contemporary Scottish restaurant in a prime location overlooking the River Ness.

South Africa

Cape Town Table mountain, Cape Town

An upmarket restaurant specialising in seafood situated on the V & A Waterfront.

On the promenade at Camps Bay this restaurant offers spectacular ocean views whilst enjoying the delicious meals.

 

Stellenbosch, Cape Wine Region

 

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