Foodie trips Europe: 10 destinations + what to eat

From Bilbao's pintxos to Naples' pizza - these 10 European cities are pure gold for food lovers.

1. San Sebastián, Spain

Pintxos capital. Crawl Calle 31 de Agosto for txangurro (crab toast), bacalao (cod), idiazabal cheese. Three-Michelin-star restaurants nearby (Arzak, Akelarre).

2. Naples, Italy

Real Neapolitan pizza at Da Michele (€5 for the original margherita). Sfogliatelle pastries with morning espresso. Open-air fish market at Porta Nolana.

3. Bologna, Italy

Capital of Italian cuisine. Real ragù alla bolognese, mortadella, tortellini in brodo. Try Trattoria di Via Serra. Combine with a parmesan factory tour.

4. Lyon, France

World capital of bouchons (Lyonnaise bistros). Quenelles, saucisson lyonnais, charcuterie. Combine with a Paris train trip.

5. Lisbon, Portugal

Pastel de nata at Pastéis de Belém (queue 30 min, worth it). Bacalhau (cod). Petiscos in Time Out Market. Port wine across the river in Vila Nova de Gaia.

6. Athens, Greece

Souvlaki for €3, fresh fish on the harbor, fresh feta, real tzatziki. Athens central market (Varvakios) for raw materials.

7. Istanbul, Turkey

Spice bazaar, Bosphorus fish sandwich, kebab in Beyoğlu, baklava at Karaköy Güllüoğlu. Most diverse menu in Europe.

8. Copenhagen, Denmark

New Nordic cuisine. Smørrebrød open sandwiches. Splurge at Noma (€500/person) or eat reasonably at Höst (€85 set menu).

9. Berlin, Germany

Currywurst, döner (€5), Vietnamese pho, Israeli hummus. Most multicultural food scene in Germany at a low price.

10. Marseille, France

Bouillabaisse fish stew (€60 at Le Miramar). Provençal market on Cours Julien. Try the panisses (chickpea fries) at Chez Etienne.