People Who've Traveled To Europe Are Sharing The Best Things They Ate There And It Has Me Drooling
Your stomach's about to growl so loud, they'll hear it in France.
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We may still be unable to travel too far from home (2021, I thought you would be different!), but that doesn't mean our bucket lists aren't still growing by the day. So to alleviate our wanderlust, we asked the BuzzFeed Community about the best food they've ever eaten in Europe, and — oh boy — they did not disappoint.
WARNING: This list may cause serious hanger/wanderlust. Read with caution.
1. Schnellrestaurant Dynastie — Heidelberg, Germany

"While traveling in Heidelberg, Germany, I ate the best steamed dumplings in my life. Asia-Schnellrestaurant Dynastie is a little gem west of the Bismarckplatz on Bergheimer Str. These were the most flavorful yet delicate pouches of goodness I’ve ever eaten! They’re so delicious I went back a second time during my trip."
2. La Ricotta — Porto, Portugal
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"In Porto there was this restaurant called La Ricotta and their shrimp risotto changed my life. My boyfriend had their duck confit and it changed his too."
3. Osteria del Gatto e la Volpe — Florence, Italy
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"While in Florence, my family stopped to eat at a restaurant called Il Gatto e la Volpe. I ordered steak in balsamic, and I honestly still think about it. The steak medallions were super tender and cooked perfectly, and it was in this thick balsamic reduction. I would have that meal again and again."
4. Beefbar — Monte Carlo, Monaco

"I dream of the caramel soufflé from Beefbar in Monaco!"
5. Gran Caffe del Passeggero — Rome, Italy

"Linguine allo Scoglio at Gran Caffe del Passeggero in Rome. We stepped out of our hotel to find a place to eat, and this restaurant was right around the corner. Even with all of the choices in Rome, I ate here a second time during our stay and ordered the same meal. Mouthwateringly delicious both times."
6. The Pancake Bakery — Amsterdam, Netherlands
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"Pizza-sized pancakes in a variety of flavors. I tried the apple cinnamon one and couldn't believe how delicious and perfect the pancakes were. The apples were sliced so thin and very fresh tasting!"
7. Reitz — Maastricht, Netherlands
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"Holy cow, the amount of sauce selection at Reitz is UN.PAR.A.LLEL."
8. Maison Bonnaire — Montpellier, France

"This is a regular boulangerie but their éclairs are to DIE for! I kept going back for the raspberry and pistachio and St. Honoré ones."
9. 28 Church Row — London, England
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"It's an incredible Spanish restaurant tucked into a cozy Hampstead basement. When I was in London just before COVID, I went three nights in a row for their seasoned olives, grilled octopus, and pork with romesco sauce!"
10. Angelina — Paris, France
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"Hot chocolate at Angelina in Paris. It's touristy, sure, but it's unforgettably good."
11. Souvlaki Tou Pepe — Parikia, Greece
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"Still my favorite gyro place on the islands. Pepe's does it right!"
12. Pizzarium — Rome, Italy

"It is on a little back street (though there’s a stall in Mercato Centrale too) and is one of the finest pizza places in Rome, which is saying something!"
13. Le Dézaley and Swiss Chuchi — Zürich, Switzerland
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"Fondue in Switzerland. Especially from Le Dezaley and Swiss Chuchi in Zürich. HEAVEN!!!"
14. Grazia e Graziella — Rome, Italy
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"They had amazing cacio e pepe and Aperol spritzes! But the atmosphere stood out to me the most — we had the friendliest service and so much fun!"
15. Chez Albert — Bruges, Belgium

"This Belgian waffle in Bruges. OMG my mouth is watering thinking about it."
16. Bistro Des Augustins — Paris, France
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"I traveled all over Europe for a year, but one of the best things I put in my mouth was the delicious gratin at Bistro Des Augustins in Paris."
17. Borough Market — London, England

"Fish and chips and homemade cider from Borough Market in Central London. It was my first meal when I landed and my mouth still waters from it."
18. Nystekt Strömming — Stockholm, Sweden
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"Nystekt Strömming in Stockholm’s Old Town. Fried herring, great accompaniments, and it’s cheap!"
19. La Bottega della Gina — Verona, Italy

"Pasta from La Bottega della Gina in Verona. I once saw a BuzzFeed post of where to eat that mentioned it, and I was going to Verona so me and my S.O. decided to try it. OMG! Soooo good. The best pasta I’ve ever eaten. I dreamt of their tortellini for ages. Still do tbh. 10/10 would recommend."
20. Winkel 43 — Amsterdam, Netherlands

"If you ever find yourself in Amsterdam you HAVE to go to Winkel 43 and get a piece of apple pie. It’s more like apple cake — dense and moist — and it has a mountain of whipped cream on top. I’ve never had anything like it before or since, and I think about it alllll the time. Sigh. I miss you, Amsterdam."
21. Ristorante Paradiso Perduto — Malcesine, Italy
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"Stunning rooftop castle seating, view overlooking the lake, twinkle lights, great service, and the best food I've ever had. My husband and I went there two nights in a row on our three night trip. We had bruschetta that I can only describe as tasting like a garden bursting with color, pasta marinara, ravioli filled with locally caught white fish and a sauce that was so flavorful and unlike anything I've ever tasted — and reasonably affordable as well."
22. Gelateria Dondoli — San Gimignano, Italy

"One of the years I traveled with students to Italy we stopped by San Gimignano and got the chance to try the award-winning Gelateria Dondoli. When I say eating their passion fruit gelato was the most sensual experience of my life, I am in no way lying. It. Was. Magical."
23. Valhallabageriet and Bageri Petrus in Stockholm, Sweden
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"The best Swedish cinnamon buns and cardamom buns I’ve ever eaten. Sweden as a bakery/pastry destination is so underrated and both Valhalla and Petrus do not disappoint. Both serve the fluffiest, softest, and most flavorful buns around."
24. The Orchard Tea Garden — Cambridge, England
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"Afternoon tea at the Orchard Tea Garden. It was the first time I was introduced to clotted cream and it is seriously addictive."
25. Chili and Pfeffer — Vienna, Austria
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"Chili and Pfeffer in Vienna serves Chinese with an Austrian twist. We found it almost by accident on vacation and went back again a few days later because I was having dreams about their spicy wontons. The roast lamb is also wonderful, but the ribs are the most flavorful food I have ever eaten."
26. Cervejaria Ramiro — Lisbon, Portugal
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"Where Anthony Bourdain visited!"
27. And Restaurante La Boqueria — Barcelona, Spain
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"Barcelona, Spain: La Boqueria for tapas (and super cheap cava)."
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