Best of Europe 2012 Book
Best and worst restaurants:
Worst: Chat Qui Rit Self-Service in Venice
Why: Spent E50 on barely any food. Very touristy. The cafeteria style gave it a cheap look, and it wasn't cheap at all! Although I did like that you could pour your own wine! We ended up going to a restaurant around the corner the next day...so much better.
Annika in Seattle, WA USA 06/03/2011
Best: Ristorante da Giovanni
Why: OMG, this was by far my best meal in all of Europe. The spicy olives, dover sole fillet swimming in butter, perfect salad, bread and wine.....and then.....the tiramisu was TO DIE FOR. Best I have ever had anywhere on this planet! I will go back to Rome again, just to eat at this place. Thank you so much for having it in your book.
Dawnya Brown in Saint George, Ut USA 04/02/2011
Best: Cafe Landtmann - Vienna
Why: Really enjoyed the meal & the location provided great views.
Fulton Ervin in Florence, SC USA 09/26/2010
Best: Plachutta Restaurant, Wien, Austria
Why: Unique, excellent quality & a great break from sausage & pork. Lucked into a table without a reservation.
Worst: Restaurant Braugasthof in Hallstatt
Why: Ambiance was great as promised -- food wasn't.
Kathy Hoffman in Alpharetta, GA USA 08/15/2010
Best: Dinner with Hermann the German in Rothenburg!
Why: Your book says it all! Hermann is a delight, the restaurant was delicious, and the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber is somewhere I want to visit again and again.
Josh Smith in Waterloo, ON Canada 05/07/2010
Best: Chez Plumeau
Why: Menu not large, but two "stews" Cassoulet Maison & Pot au Feu were so favorful and the recommended wine went so well. Our waiter was especially nice, and the assorted dessert plate was wonderful.
Marcia Monma in Clinton, WA USA 03/13/2010
Worst: Tapas or Paella in Barcelona
Why: Barcelona is NOT the place to get either of these things. If you are eating Tapas or Paella in Barcelona, it's a tourist rip off. Don't even think about it!
Mary in NY, NY USA 02/21/2010
Best: Il Pirate, Vernazza and Golden View Bar Florence, Italy
Why: Il Pirate-Excellent food and pastries and unique and fun owners. Golden View Bar- Huge, tasty menu with a terrific view.
Kristen in Gail, TX USA 08/22/2009
Best: Y Ming Chinese Restaurant and the Busaba Eathai Thai Restaurant
Why: The food at Y Ming was fantastic. Even though the restaurant was busy, it wasn't too loud and didn't feel too cramped. The service was good. Reservations are recommended.
The food at Busaba Eathai was excellent. The atmosphere was loud (bad acoustics), cramped, and chaotic and the service was poor - it is a good thing the food was good. The restaurant does not accept reservations and the line gets very long after 7:00 p.m.
CW in The Hague, Netherlands 02/02/2009