The best fast food chains in Europe named

The first association that comes to mind when mentioning the word "fast food" is, of course, the "Golden Arch", but the concept of fast food establishments was known even in ancient Rome, long before the advent of the empire of MacDonald.

The best fast food chains in the world take seriously the quality of the dishes they offer to their visitors: no frozen hamburgers or raw French fries, only freshly prepared ramen, freshly baked sandwich baguettes and freshly caught fish for everyone who wants to eat quickly and conveniently .

For travelers who want to try local cuisine, fast food is a convenient and often inexpensive way.

Fastfoods, which Travel and Leisure has chosen from thousands of diverse online establishments across Europe as an alternative to ubiquitous hamburgers, certainly will not offer you masterpieces of cooking, but at least give you the opportunity to experience the local cuisine and culture. Therefore, when traveling the world, look for the following fast food restaurants: 


1. Rossopomodoro, Italy

The Italians take pizza so seriously that even the fast food chain has been turned into first-class Neapolitan trattorias with excellent service, delicious recipes and a beautiful interior.

What to try: Maruzzella pizza with tomatoes, mozzarella, anchovies and olives.

2. Teremok, Russia

Since its inception in 1988, the owners of this network have opened 111 restaurants and more than 80 stalls in the streets of Moscow and St. Petersburg. And although the menu contains soups, cereals and salads, a real hit of this institution is pancakes. These thin, triangular pancakes, will surprise you with a variety of their fillings, both sweet and sharp.

What to try: pancakes with red caviar.

3. Pret a Manger, United Kingdom

The British snack chain has created a prototype for all known triangular sandwiches, which can be found both in the shops of the home city and in numerous cafes. But in the original Pret-a-manger sandwich, everything is different: the food is fresh (the chances of getting here yesterday's salad are zero, since at the end of the day all the rest is transferred to shelters for the homeless), with few seats: it is assumed that you grab on the move a sandwich, a cup of soup or coffee and go to dinner on a bench in the park. In addition to sandwiches in Pret-a-manger, it is worth trying the divine oatmeal and homemade yogurts with fruits, granola and honey.

What to try: a sandwich with chicken and avocado

4. Nordsee, Germany

Many people, speaking of fast food, do not mean fish for a couple - and, in general, fish. Nevertheless, the German network Nordsee specializes mainly in fish dishes and seafood. Cod, flounder, pollock, salmon - the emphasis is on fresh fish. In Europe it is the largest network of snack bars on the continent, preparing seafood.

What to try: a signature dish - a Nordsee plate with steamed cod fillets in mustard sauce with green onions, vegetables, parsley and young potatoes.


5. Jensen's Bøfhus, Denmark

The name of the Danish network of family restaurants Jensen's Bøfhus translates as "meat restaurant", and really here you will be served with delicious steaks and entrecotes. Another advantage of "meat restaurants" is children's menus, organization of holidays and competitions, playrooms - for children these restaurants are perfect.

What to try: steak with whiskey sauce with fried potatoes and tomatoes, cooked on a grill

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6. Maison Eric Kayser, France

Eric Keizer - a baker in the fourth generation, a landmark figure in modern bakery. It is his bakeries known in France and not only. Bakeries Eric Kayser amaze with a variety of bakery products: a traditional baguette, a small loaf or even bread on yeast. Also a variety of French pastries (croissant, chocolate rolls), cakes to order, fresh sandwiches will pleasantly surprise the most demanding visitors.

What to try: a sandwich of fresh crispy baguette, ham and cheese Emmental.