Europe and Middle East

Exclusive guide to the best holiday destinations in Europe and Middle East. independent reviews from award-winning travel writers

Ischgl's Michelin star mountain huts

Ischgl’s Michelin star Mountain Huts. Heavenly dining.

Five top chefs each create a dish which would then be served in the mountain huts for the rest of the summer season.

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For what looks like an unassuming little restaurant in the depths of the Thanet hinterland, The Corner House in Minster has garnered a great deal of attention over the past five years.

The Corner House, Minster. Excellent foodie destination.

For what looks like an unassuming little restaurant in the depths of the Thanet hinterland, The Corner House in Minster has garnered a great deal of attention over the past five years.

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For Uformel Restaurant in Copenhagen, life’s too short to pickle elderflowers. Ants, ox marrow and tree bark won’t be on the menu either.

Uformel Restaurant. Discover unconventional culinary genius in Copenhagen

The Uformel chefs have seen the world, smelt the truffles, tasted the sun-dried tomatoes and even sprinkled pepper on their dishes

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l’ortolan Restaurant

l’Ortolan Restaurant. Reading’s sublime one Michelin star dining.

Andy Mossack enjoys a memorable lunch at l’Ortolan restaurant in Shinfield near Reading

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Gilbey's restaurant

Gilbey’s Restaurant and Townhouse. Eton

Andy Mossack eats and sleeps at Gilbey’s Restaurant and Townhouse, an Eton staple by the banks of the Thames.

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Stefano Conia and Workshop

Motor Racing and Violins in Lombardy, Italy

It’s not for the faint of heart but it’s the best view of the city of Milan. I’m wandering around the roof terraces of the magnificent 14th-century cathedral.

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