You are out and about, in the middle of a crowded tourist area and realize you are hungry.  There are a few restaurants around but none of them are really crowded. How do you pick a good one? 

In tourist areas, crowded places are not necessarily the best ones around.  Remember, everyone else are tourists and don’t know where to eat either. So a crowd might just mean a cute place, convenient location, or the herd followed each other to this place.

A great way to get some intelligence on the local eateries is to do an internet search for “restaurants near me” or, if you desire a specific type of food, “Greek restaurants near me”.  The results of the search will show restaurants in the neighboring area with ratings and reviews. Look for places with high ratings and a lot of reviews.

TIP:  be prepared to pay for water. It is possible to ask for tap water however some places may still charge a small fee for the service. Also, be ready to indicate whether you want sparkling water or still water.

TIP: Tipping in Europe is customary with the amounts generally lower than in North America.  10% is considered a good tip.