Whether it's a traditional recipe that's been enjoyed for generations, or a recent import that a nation has adopted as its own (German döner kebab, anyone?), every European country has an all-time favourite dish. Want to take your taste buds on a culinary journey across the continent? We’ve searched for the food each country loves most – from hearty comfort dishes and street stall snacks to celebratory centrepieces.

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover every European country's most popular dish – counting down to the most iconic (and best-loved) of all.

We’ve based our ranking on data, reviews and discussions of the best food throughout Europe, as well as on the opinions of our expert team. This list is unavoidably subjective.

Europe's greatest national dishes, ranked