They say we eat with our eyes – and sometimes that goes beyond prettily presented food. Europe is home to many restaurants that have seen diners come through their doors (and feast within their walls) for decades and even centuries. From palatial dining rooms fit for royalty to brasseries with more rustic charms, these are the most beautiful historic restaurants across Europe.

Click or scroll through to see the top 25 stunning historic restaurants in Europe, counting down to the most beautiful.

We've based our ranking on the enduring popularity of each beautiful historic restaurant in its place of origin and beyond, and on the opinions of our well-travelled (and well-fed) team. The list is unavoidably subjective.

The most beautiful historic restaurants in Europe, ranked