10 underrated destinations in Europe every foodie needs to visit

These 10 European cities are true culinary gems that every food enthusiast should visit at least once in their lifetime.

Preparing food is certainly a form of art, and it also holds the power to evoke emotions and create shared moments. Have you ever dined at a restaurant that left you completely entranced? Shared a meal with family or friends that you'll treasure forever? The good news for all food connoisseurs is that from now on, you'll be able to select your next getaway based on the newly released ranking of the world's lesser-known gastronomic hotspots... and discover fresh flavors and experiences!

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Explore the Flavors of Europe

And, among them, the best culinary gems. The ranking takes us on a tour of lesser-known gastronomic destinations between Malta, Portugal, Croatia, and Montenegro.

First, the language-learning site identified 10 lesser-known cities in Europe and sorted them according to their best culinary offerings. Their ranking was not just based on the number of restaurants in each city, but also considers each place's overall dining scene, encompassing the number of highly-rated restaurants with a rating of four stars or above, the number of Michelin-starred restaurants, and the availability of vegetarian options, all calculated to give a score out of 10.

Here are the 10 most underrated gastronomic destinations in Europe.

There are roughly 1,900 restaurants and 11 Michelin-starred restaurants in Opatija, and in Croatia, the city of Opatija boasts around 325 restaurants and 4 Michelin-starred restaurants. Here are the top 10 most underrated gastronomic destinations in Europe.

1. Valetta, in Malta
2. Sintra, in Portugal
3. Opatija, in Croatia
4. Delft, in the Netherlands
5. Kotor, in Montenegro
6. Bruges, in Belgium
7. Bath, in England
8. Ronda, in Spain
9. San Sebastian, in Spain
10. Matera, in Italy