Restaurants Worth Writing About
From historic brasseries and neighbourhood pavement tables to grand hotel dining rooms, every review here is a first-hand account of eating well across Europe. We focus on the tables we return to, where good cooking, attentive service, and a memorable setting take priority over passing culinary trends.
Our reviews and curated city guides centre on the destinations we know intimately. In Paris, that ranges from Belle Époque dining beneath the frescoes of Le Train Bleu and three Michelin-starred cooking at Le Cinq to dependable neighbourhood bistros such as Les Capucines and Café Ruc. Across London, we seek out heritage dining rooms and classic table service at institutions like the Savoy Grill, whilst our Berlin coverage takes in high-end boulevard dining overlooking the Brandenburg Gate at Brasserie Quarré.
Further south, we cover long terrace lunches and sunset dinners along the French Riviera, from clifftop dining looking out over the Mediterranean at Les Remparts in Èze to classic seafood bistros across Nice. Every piece provides straightforward, practical detail on what to order, real-world prices, and dress code
Café de la Paix Review: Is This Historic Paris Restaurant Worth the Visit?
Few dining rooms in the French capital carry the heritage of Café de la Paix, set opposite the Opéra Garnier with listed Second Empire interiors that have welcomed diners since 1862. But does this famous Paris restaurant still deliver the sense of occasion its reputation promises? From classic French dishes and dress code expectations to an honest assessment of service and value, here is our full review of dinner inside one of the city's most recognisable salons.
Café Ruc Review: A Relaxed Paris Favourite
Café Ruc is on of our go-to Paris restaurants for an unhurried, dependable dinner. Positioned opposite the Comédie-Française, near the Louvre. it pairs classic French cooking and red velvet seating with front-row pavement people-watching.
Here is our review after twenty years of visits, covering what to order, dress code expectations, and real-world prices.
5 of the the Most Beautiful Restaurants in Paris
Paris has no shortage of restaurants, but only a few truly combine history, atmosphere and architectural detail. This selection brings together the grand dining rooms we know well and the classics high on our list for a future trip.
Le Cinq – Avis du restaurant étoilé du George V à Paris : menu, ambiance et dress code
Avis sur Le Cinq, le restaurant étoilé du George V à Paris. Un regard sur le menu, l’ambiance et le dress code pour profiter pleinement de cette adresse gastronomique.
A First Night Favourite: Dining at Maison de la Truffe, Paris
Less than ten minutes from Sofitel Le Faubourg, Maison de la Truffe is our go-to for a relaxed first-night dinner in Paris. Truffles optional, charm guaranteed. Read the full review and see why this has become a ritual stop in our Paris weekends.
Le Cinq Paris Review: The 2026 Dress Code & Dining Guide
A refined, first-hand review of our dinner at Le Cinq — the three Michelin-starred restaurant at the Four Seasons George V in Paris. An evening of elegance, flavour, and flawless hospitality.
An Afternoon at Le Train Bleu: A Paris Restaurant Review
A Parisian dining room like no other. From gilded ceilings to Champagne carts and crêpes flambéed at the table, here’s our full review of Le Train Bleu.