Gloria

London, UK

Gloria is a recent addition to the Shoreditch scene, with quite a different positioning. Inspired by 70s Capri (one of our most favorite places on earth), Gloria is a bold, colourful, vibrant, noisy, and happening Italian trattoria. Serving all the traditional dishes we love, the atmosphere is completed by some less “traditional” tunes playing later in the evening, best enjoyed with some of Gloria’s amazing cocktails. Difficult to book in advance, your best bet is just to walk-in, sip a glass of wine at the bar waiting for your table and enjoy the scene.

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Cavalarica

Comporta, Portugal

Combining traditional and modern, this restaurant set in an old and renovated horse stable serves inventive but delightful dishes. Focused on local and bio-diverse ingredients, the Cavalarica makes the most of its perfect location in the heart of Comporta.

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O Picadeiro

Cascais, Portugal

The restaurant is quite simple, but serves good traditional Portuguese food. The real find here is where the O Picadeiro is located. In a horse riding heaven, surrounded by large expenses of woods, sand dunes, pines everywhere and traditional stables scattered around the domain. The place is taken care of by people who are passionate about horses, not business people trying to make a quick buck from tourists. Genuine, peaceful, authentic. The place reminds us of Argentina (even though we have never been to Argentina !). To top it of, the school for the kids is the right balance between teaching the right technical skills while providing a relaxing and fun environment. 15 minutes away from Cascais, the Centro Hipico Quinta da Marinha is a beautiful experience.

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Delamina East

London, UK

Delamina East, in Spitafields between Shoreditch and the City, serves traditional but perfectly executed Eastern Mediterranean / Middle Eastern cooking. Think roasted vegetables, slow cooked meats, spices, herbs, more spices and more herbs. The setting is also a reflection of the menu: traditional accents but modern and different without being pretentious. And the atmosphere is as delightful as a long summer evening in that part of the world…

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Um Plateau

Luxembourg, Luxembourg

One of the great surprises in Luxembourg, Um Plateau is a refreshing discovery: interesting interior design with great character, inventive carte serving flavour-ful dishes without being pompous, welcome outdoor terrasse for alfresco dining and a beautiful selection of wines.

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Adega Dos Arcos

Sagres, Portugal

Not a place one goes for the location - right in a middle of a simple residential area with no stores, restaurants around. Not a place one goes for the design - unless you are into Portuguese football teams and Portuguese beer brands. But certainly a place one goes to to have great, simple fish. As fresh as one can find given that the restaurant is just by the seaport and only serves whatever was available that day from the sea. Best to reserve because the queue can quickly become significant. But don’t worry, the plastic chairs outside are quite comfortable for the wait.

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Villa Cimbrone

Ravello, Italy

Perched at the very top of a cliff overlooking the infinite blue sea ahead, Villa Cimbrone offers the ultimate experience on the Amalfi Coast. Combining an incredible site, a history of having hosted illustrious names of the arts and science (Greta Garbo, Virginia Woolf,…) and a restaurant serving the most amazing casarecce pasta, Villa Cimbrone will take you back to a time we all miss. The view from the edge of the park, where the sea and the sky melt together, will certainly help you travel back to that time…

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Blanchette Brick Lane

London, UK

Not exactly the type of restaurant you would expect to find on Brick Lane, Blanchette is the result of the collaboration of 3 brothers, delivering what looks like a traditional French experience with a definite “je ne sais quoi”. Mixing Southern French and North African influences, Blanchette is a great surprise in this edgy part of Shoreditch.

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Es Torrent

Ibiza, Spain

Es Torrent is not your typical Ibiza beach restaurant. No DJ here. No party. No branded fashion line. Es Torrent is a very small fish restaurant, on a secluded beach on the south coast of the Island. Amazing food in a serene environment. Both for lunch or dinner. But getting to Es Torrent needs to be deserved: only a small and steep dirt road winding through the forrest will get you there. Finding it may not be easy. But well worth it.

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Murver

Istanbul, Turkey

Murver combines traditional turkish, middle eastern and mediterranean cuisine with a breathtaking location. The interior is very welcoming with the open kitchen (don’t you love to see the chefs at work) with a beautiful outdoor terrasse overlooking the Bosphorus. With the food, the type of combination you love to find when visiting this incredible city.

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Oklava

London, UK

Surprise of a modern turkish restaurant in the heart of Shoreditch. Traditional recipes beautifully executed in a modern manner. While remaining genuine.

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Cepages

London, UK

Small French restaurant in Notting Hill, with very traditional French dishes in portions to be shared, and one of the most extensive wine list. Always warm and welcoming.

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Balaboosta

New York City, US

Set in West Village, this open and airy local eatery serves a delicious combination of Middle East inspired dishes. Mixing Persian, Israeli and Yemeni influences, the kitchen is able to bring the sun out on a cloudy day.

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Japonica

New York City, USA

Not exactly a newcomer (est in 1978), Japonica remains one of the best sushi restaurants in Greenwich Village. Traditional, simple sushi served exactly as you would expect.

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Maccheroni

Rome, Italy

May just look like another trattoria on the streets of Rome, but Maccheroni serves carefully prepared traditional dishes with the best ingredients. In particular, the truffle pasta and the grilled scarmoza a la bottarga (surprising but delicious combination) got us to return. Again. And again.

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Next2

Positano, Italy

A refined restaurant, serving traditional Italian dishes on the heights of Positano. The nice vibe is a good complement to the food and the view (without being a “scene”).

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