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.