These ten European cities are genuine hidden treasures that every food enthusiast must visit at least once in their lifetime.
Culinary activities are an art form, without a doubt, and they serve as a catalyst for emotional connections and shared memories. Have you ever had a culinary experience at a restaurant that completely captivated you? Dined with loved ones at a memorable meal that you will recall for the rest of your life? Good news for all connoisseurs, from now on you will be able to choose your next vacation based on the new ranking of the world’s lesser-known gastronomic destinations… and thus discover new culinary delights and experiences!
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Eat your way through Europe
And, among them, the best gastronomic treasures. The ranking takes us on a tour of lesser-known culinary destinations between Malta, Portugal, Croatia, and Montenegro.
First, the language-learning website chose 10 lesser-known cities in Europe and sorted them according to the best food options available. The ranking wasn’t just based on the number of restaurants in each city, but also on the overall culinary offering, including the number of highly-rated restaurants (4-star rating or higher), the number of Michelin-starred restaurants, and the number of restaurants with vegetarian options … which all contributed to a score of 10.
Which are the ten most overlooked culinary destinations in Europe?
Having around 1,900 restaurants and 11 Michelin-starred restaurants, Opatija in Croatia is alongside other gastronomic hubs, such as featured destinations in Europe. Opatija, Croatia has 325 restaurants and 4 Michelin-starred restaurants. Here are the top 10 most underrated gastronomic destinations in Europe.
- Valetta, in Malta
- Sintra, in Portugal
- Opatija, in Croatia
- Delft, in the Netherlands
- Kotor, in Montenegro
- Bruges, in Belgium
- Bath, in England
- Ronda, in Spain
- San Sebastian, in Spain
- Matera, in Italy
