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ojala

SPAIN

a place with the coolest interior
great for brunch & lazy days
whisk of on holiday with their sand beach basement with a beach bar
must try the sangria, croquettes and chicken sandwich

beach
chilled
sangria

venta el buscón

SPAIN

seafood paella and arroz caldoso is the best
super cheap and big portions
a very local place, not fancy or upmarket, very casual and laid back

Casual
Reasonable
Meat

Caripen Madrid

SPAIN

Feel like whiling away the night until the wee small hours? This is the place.
A one time flamenco bar, it’s quiet on the castanets these days but the passion lives on.
It’s warm, inviting, never less than a little busy and as loved by locals as diehard romantics.
The dress code’s come-as-you-like. The staff are charming and the food’s very, very good.

Romantic
Unstuffy
Late

La Sanabresa

SPAIN

this place is based on spanish cooking traditions and very popular amongst the locals
the menu del dia is a great price and worth the value for a starter, main and dessert and everything is very fresh
caramel cake is a must try
have to queue to get a table, but it is worth the wait
portions are huge and the taste is as if you are going to your spanish grandmas house for lunch

Traditional
Abuela
Local

La Oveja Negra taberna vegana

SPAIN

one of the best places for vegan food in madrid
huge variety of dishes to choose from
board games to play while there
super cool and quirky atmosphere, not your regular restaurant

Vegan
Hip
Colourful

hanso cafe

SPAIN

you will have to queue for this place but it is worth the wait
one of the best brunch places in madrid
cosy and very buzzing
great coffee and a brilliant working space

Buzzing
Brunch
Coffee

Meson Txistu

SPAIN

When a Basque family of cooks invite you to eat, don’t hesitate.
Meson Txstu feels like home, because it is.
So let go a little, settle in for enormous plates of deliciousness and don’t be shy about sharing a table – they’re strong on family-style service here.
There’s a hint of San Sebastian’s grand gardens on the terrace in summer.

Basque
Family-Style
Homey

BLUE SMOKE

USA

jazz or eats, it’s all about the smoke at blue smoke
if it can be barbecued in a smokin pit, they serve it here
jazz nightly gigs pull some of the countrys biggest names

JAZZ
BARBECUE
MANHATTAN

KENKA

USA

boisterous vibe and bold on the eats
go early, get ready to wait, lines of kenka faithful people snaking out the door are a nightly norm
food is as wild as the atmosphere.
if you’re up for truly odd eats we can recommend crispy frog legs, but we took a hard pass on turkey testicles

AUTHENTIC
JAPANESE
ROWDY

ONAR

GREECE

book in advance and make sure you ask for a front row table for the unbelieveable sunset views from here
we got there for 730pm but check the sunset time before you go
this place has a caldera view and is definitely a bit fancier
all the food is amazing, make sure you try the lamb and mousakka
make sure you save time for dessert

SUNSET
FANCY
DELICIOUS

OIA VINEYART

GREECE

you can practically taste the protective passion for oias heritage at vineyart
pretty, historic and hidden away in the ancient merchants quarter
go for the wine (it is wonderful)
chat to the team, anything worth knowing about santorini, they know it
they serve breakfast, brunch and lunch too or come for supper with someone you love, it is a place to share

HERITAGE
WINE
RESTAURANT

METAXI MAS

GREECE

close knit tables and sharing plates set the mood at tuck in and stay awhile
snare a spot on the terrace, sink into cushions and get an eyeful of kamari
so local it seems like everyone knows everyone. do not be shy.
cooking is santorini by way of crete, super fresh and huge on portions
book and prepare to eat big, the prices almost demand you over order

COLOURFUL
FAMILY
FUN

TO PSARAKI

to psaraki serves dinner with a sunset on the side
book. the fresh fish and seafood is even more of a draw than the sinking sun
menu is as local as a local thing, even the dolmades vine leaves are hand picked
a little less known than some prime sunset spots, but a lot more endearing than most
impressive on wines and we highly recommend the kaitafi

SEAFOOD
SUNSETS
WATERFRONT

AKTAION

GREECE

caldera side, unfussy and tourist light, we would eat here on the daily if we could
run by the same family since 1922, basically santorini restaurant royalty
dress up or come in your comfies, nobody minds. just book, it gets busy
do not expect fancy pants, it is a simple taverna and more loveable for it
staff are table weaving plate balancing masters of efficiency
try for a table outside and miss the moussaka at your peril, it is close to perfect

TAVERNA
AUTHENTIC
HISTORIC

LUCKY’S SOUVLAKI

this is how santorini does street food and we’re sold
some locals eat here every day, order chicken gyros and you know why
prepare to fall for the fluffy, fresh baked pita alone
and a gyros isnt a gyros unless its loaded, take every extra offered
luckys is well loved and ridiculously cheap so you might have to queue
maybe not go as often as locals, but go at least once

AUTHENTIC
GYROS
LOCAL

VOLKAN ON THE ROCKS

GREECE

deli come café come restaurant come butcher, baker. no candlestick maker, yet.
go for particularly inspired brunch brilliance.
no need to order big views, they come as standard.
outstanding team: fast, smiley and jaw-droppingly efficient.
theres an outdoor cinema too – better than a candlestick maker any day

ARTISANAL
DELI
RESTAURANT

ARMENI

GREECE

you dont have to sail to armeni, but you can and should
swim during lunch (its not a rule, just a really good idea)
practically dipped in the ocean, of course armenis big on fresh fish and seafood
snag a lounger for a post lunch snooze
low key, barefoot, a little bit beachy and charming on the service front
not up for boats? the walk to armeni is almost as pretty as the sail (but only almost)

WATERFRONT
SWIMMING
SEAFOOD

KRITIKOS TAVERNA

GREECE

the locals flock to this place for their delicious fresh meat platters
sublime stuff on plates takes first billing
no need to book but remember this place is all about the food, not the views
thoughtful is the menus main ingredient – with fresh meat from the owners fathers farm
service is superb and the place is a family business
no dress code at all, super casual

MEAT
LOCAL
CHEAP

ROKA

GREECE

Dinky little Roka wins hearts with a sweet vibe, soul- food and a cosy stove in winter.
Locals shower Roka with kind words too. They eat here a lot, so best to book.
Originally a sea captain’s house, Roka’s big on views.
Seek it our for melty lamb shank and coffee-crème-brûlée.

QUAINT
HISTORIC
COSY

DIMITRIS AMMOUDI TAVERN

GREECE

Hit this colourful cutey by day to swoon over seafood.
Covet tables with your toes in the water. Wet feet are worth it for the views.
Pricey maybe, but we love the barefoot vibe and sweet staff. Never too busy, so linger over lunch.
Get staff to call for a taxi to save you a climb up to Oia. Just ask.

WATERFRONT
SEAFOOD
CHARMING

FEGGERA

GREECE

Laid back, witty, warm as a Santorini summer.
Food’s simple, hearty and served with views.
The vibes’ more low-key coffee shop than restaurant slick.
And if you’re feeling cocktails, they make them mean and marvellous.

CHILLED
LIVELY
COCKTAILS

THE GOOD HEART

GREECE

Sign on the door says ‘Michalis Loves Anna’. Full disclosure? We kind of love them both.
The mood’s more best friend’s kitchen than mere restaurant.
Out of town, endless on views and ridiculously warm and welcoming.
The Good Heart pretty much defines Greek hospitality for us. Go, you’ll understand.

HEARTY
AUTHENTIC
HOMEY

KOKKALO

GREECE

Looks costly, but really isn’t at all.
Kokkalo means ‘bone’ in Greek, take them at their word and try the roast lamb shank.
Book a table outdoors and lose your heart to the views.
Interior’s a sweet deal on design, but terrace always wins.

HIP
BUZZING
ORIGINAL

ANOGI

GREECE

Bills itself ‘best restaurant in Imerovigli’, and we can’t argue with that.
Low on caldera views so low on tourists too, all the better to woo locals, and it does.
Go for traditional Greek food, it’s as good as the lovely owners claim.
Pitch up on spec, you’ll have a wait, but wine and comfy seats ease the pain.

GREEK
LOCAL
POPULAR

ACME OYSTER HOUSE

USA

fresh shucked oysters, prickly pear mojitos and a buzz that has been building since 1910
it is still best loved, always jumping and pulls queues of devotees on the daily
it does seafood all ways, serves oysters always and mixes a mean cocktail any time
we are partial to a cucumber collins with chargrilled oysters on the side

SIGNATURE
CLASSICS
OYSTERS

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