Europe’s Best Restaurants For 2024, According To Tripadvisor Reviews

If trying a particular local food or a raved-about restaurant influences your choice of vacation destination, then this ranking might be useful. Each year, Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel guidance platform, ranks everything from hotels to beaches as part of its Travelers’ Choice Awards.

For foodies, the Best of the Best Restaurants awards can lead to some of the finest eateries in Europe. Based on 12 months of global review data, the awards showcase Tripadvisor reviewers’ favorite dining spots for 2024 across nine categories: Casual Dining, Date Night, Fine Dining, Hidden Gems, Outdoor, Pet-Friendly, Sustainable, Quick Bites and Vegan & Vegetarian.

The Pet-Friendly category is new for 2024, and three restaurants in Europe have bagged the top spots. Another new category for this year, Sustainable Restaurants, recognizes eateries with a commitment to protecting the environment. From a castle-top restaurant in Slovenia to fine dining in Iceland, this list showcases some of Europe’s top dining experiences that are also doing good for our planet.

“There’s something special about the way food brings people together. Some of my fondest travel memories are gathering the people I care about the most around a table and sharing a meal. From discovering hidden local favorites to unique dining experiences, our Tripadvisor community is here to guide travelers to meals worth remembering,” says Kristen Dalton, President, Tripadvisor, in a statement.

Europe’s Best Pet-Friendly Restaurants

First place for pet-friendly restaurants went to Pomelo Bistro Bar in Poland. Located in the center of Gdańsk Main Town, it is a favorite spot for breakfast, which can be ordered until 1:00 p.m., and for homemade preserves and beer from a local brewery. Vivi Cafe-La Brasserie 15 on the shores of Italy’s Lake Garda came in second place, while Olondi Restaurant on the Greek island of Crete came third.

Europe’s Best Restaurants For Dining Al Fresco

The new outdoor dining category recognizes the world’s best restaurants where the outdoor ambiance pairs perfectly with top-notch culinary offerings. The top spot went to Thes “Greek Creative Cuisine” in Athens, Greece. “Our mission was and still is to open our ‘big house,’ a warm restaurant that serves Greek Creative Cuisine with the best hospitality,” the owners write.

The eatery has a rating of 5.0 on Tripadvisor. Tonnarello in the vibrant Trastevere neighborhood of Rome comes in second place.

Europe’s Best Restaurants For Fine Dining

The ranking’s fine dining and date night lists offer top recommendations for a complete upscale foodie experience in Europe. Three Michelin Stars and celebrity chef-owned restaurants lead this year’s list of high-end restaurants. Restaurant Pic in Valence, France, takes the top spot while Northcote Restaurant in Lancashire, England, comes in third.

An extensive wine selection and a refined atmosphere are the foundation for a romantic evening, according to Tripadvisor reviews. Two restaurants—Ginger A La Carte and Mylos A La Carte—at the Athens Street Atlantica Imperial Resort in Kolimbia, Greece take second and third place in the date night ranking.

Europe’s Top Sustainable Restaurants

The list, which awards restaurants across Europe, sees Michelin-starred Restaurant Château Neercanne in Maastricht, the Netherlands, come in first place. In the setting of a grand country estate, diners savor locally caught seafood. Cornwall pub Blue Peter Inn in Polperro takes second place, serving up sustainable locally caught fish from its picturesque seafront location.