Best gastronomic destinations in Europe

Venice has been named a 'foodie capital of Europe in 2026' by the Michelin Guide, undergoing a significant culinary revival. The city is enhancing its traditional lagoon-sourced seafood and Cicchetti offerings, with over 60 Michelin Guide restaurants.

The Amalfi Coast is included in the Michelin Guide's 'Best Places to Travel in 2026 for Food Lovers', known for its elemental Mediterranean flavors. Its dramatic seaside vistas complement a culinary scene rich in lemons and handmade pasta.

This region has been awarded 'European Region of Gastronomy 2026', where sea, land, and mountainous scenery merge. It offers Italian-inspired coastal cuisine with Adriatic seafood and world-renowned truffles.

Rome tops TUI Musement's 'Foodie Ranking 2026' for European cities, blending rich history with culinary tradition. It offers numerous hands-on pasta-making classes and tasting tours around its historic districts and markets.

Bologna is a true gastronomic icon, recognized in TUI Musement's 'Foodie Ranking 2026' and considered a 'paradise for pasta lovers'. It's famous for workshops on traditional pasta dishes like tagliatelle al ragù and tortellini.

Naples features prominently in TUI Musement's 'Foodie Ranking 2026', reinforcing Italy's strong presence as a leading foodie destination. It is globally famous for its pizza-making classes and iconic street food.

Lisbon ranks highly in TUI Musement's 'Foodie Ranking 2026', offering engaging ways to discover the city through its diverse flavors. Its neighborhoods like Alfama and Bairro Alto are popular for culinary exploration.

Porto is recognized as an 'emerging European city foodies should visit in 2026' and features in TUI Musement's 'Foodie Ranking 2026'. It masterfully balances centuries of cooking tradition with contemporary creativity.

Rouen earned UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy status, with 2026 being the culminating year of this award. It focuses on short supply chains, local producers, and Norman dairy excellence, cider, and calvados.

Marseille is hosting the biennial Bocuse d'Or Europe in March 2026, marking a turning point for its culinary scene. It is renowned for its confident cooking, especially its iconic bouillabaisse.

Madrid is included in TUI Musement's 'Foodie Ranking 2026' and is an ideal place to master the art of tapas. The city boasts historic markets like Mercado de San Miguel and traditional taverns.

Seville is noted for its confident food scene in 2026, with a generation of young chefs refining Andalusian cooking. They focus on clarity of flavor, technical confidence, and respect for local produce.

San Sebastian is recognized as a top foodie city for 2026, famous for its world-class 'Pintxo Crawl'. It offers unparalleled quality in small plates, providing a high-density gastronomic experience.

Budapest is identified as a 'rapidly evolving food scene' in 2026, experiencing a culinary acceleration. It offers a mix of traditional paprika-spiced stews and modern fusion cuisine with excellent value.

Gozo has been officially awarded 'European Region of Gastronomy 2026', celebrated for its farm-to-table ethics. Its cuisine is inspired by a blend of Sicilian, Arabic, and Mediterranean influences, ideal for the 'slow food' movement.

Bergen is a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, recognized for its long-standing relationship with the sea and preservation of culinary traditions. Its fish market remains central, offering fresh seafood like shrimp, halibut, and king crab.

Wrocław's Michelin Guide recognition signals its arrival as a significant food destination. Young and ambitious chefs are reinterpreting Silesian traditions with modern precision, offering high-caliber local Polish cuisine.