‘All around us was the low hum of contented diners’: readers’ favourite places to eat in Europe
Opulent omelettes, plump scallops and a ‘confessional’ fondue are among our tipsters’ happy culinary memories, from Athens to the Algarve
Social climbers: is non-stop content creation now what it takes for restaurants to survive?
TikTok, Instagram and YouTube have transformed the hospitality industry. We talk to the restaurants riding the wave of viral-video success
The Crown, Arford: ‘Everything one might want’ – restaurant review
The presenter and comedian (and her gang of weary woodcutters) enjoy a perfect Sunday lunch at a local inn…
Margo, Glasgow: ‘Something very special’ – restaurant review
Named after the chef’s mother, glorious Margo would make any mum proud, writes Kirsty Wark
Sharmilee, Leicester: ‘It really is worth your time’ – restaurant review
Our hugely influential restaurant critic, leaving the Observer after 26 years, finishes up with an Indian feast
Seven restaurants to sample Spain’s hottest new chefs – without blowing the budget
The country is home to some of the world’s best modern cuisine, and these trailblazers serve inventive dishes at affordable prices
Nord, Liverpool: ‘It’s very much a win’ – restaurant review
If chefs were footballers, Nord’s Daniel Heffy would be in a league of his own
Caroline Lucas: ‘I can’t imagine my parents ever voted Green, but they became less antagonistic’
The former Green MP on patriotism, protest and and why Labour is much less ambitious than its voters
30 things we love in the world of food, 2025
From a taste of Brazil in Manchester to the rise of the choc ice
Gilgamesh, London: ‘It’s a weird trip’ – restaurant review
We’re here for a ‘culinary journey’ apparently, but where on earth to?
My boiler has broken and I’m finding solace in a slice (or several) of toast
There are whole chapters in cookbooks dedicated to it and now an endless variety of new things to spread on top, including butters with a waiting list
This is my final OFM column. Here’s what I’ve learned about buffets, ‘clean eating’ and what not to serve food on
Much has changed in the food world but there are a few truths that still hold
Putting Mumbai on the menu: Dishoom’s founders in the city that inspired them
The team behind the much-loved restaurants explore the places that inspired their ‘Bombay comfort food’ dishes. By Mina Holland
Don’t Tell Dad: ‘It’s a class act’ – restaurant review
A bakery by day and a bistro by night, Don’t Tell Dad is sheer bliss for the lotus eaters of Queen’s Park. By Jay Rayner
10 restaurants not to miss in Edinburgh – 2025’s ‘most exciting food destination’
The Scottish capital’s new openings and creative chefs have grabbed the attention of the Good Food and Michelin guides. If you’re wondering where to tuck in, try these hot picks