Must-see restaurants in WORLD

  • Kuugaq Cafe

    Nunavut

    This unexpectedly gourmet spot is the community meeting place and most popular dining venue in town, courtesy of good old Canadian favorites (pulled-pork…

  • Yam-Yam

    Central Java

    This stylish beachfront restaurant is the indisputable top choice in Jepara. Dining is in the garden, around a pool or on tables so close to the sea that…

  • Tasting Room

    Macau

    Expat chef Fabrice Vulin gives his contemporary take on classical French cuisine at the elegant Tasting Room. Its affinity for unexpected texture and…

  • Błękitny Pudel

    Sopot

    This top pub-cafe, Sopot's longest survivor, is a real cosy knick-knack fest with the cobbled interior bedecked in wooden tennis rackets, balalaikas,…

  • Mad Hatter Restaurant

    Southwest Gulf Coast

    Vacationing Manhattan urbanites flock to what is widely regarded as Sanibel's best locavore restaurant. Contemporary seafood is the focus, with tempting…

  • Rincón Argentino

    Boulder

    Don't be turned off by the shopping plaza setting: Rincón packs a wallop of authentic Argentinean flavors. It bakes fresh empanadas – savory, small…

  • Russky Dvor

    Vyborg

    The terrace overlooking the castle and town is an ideal spot to enjoy some traditional Russian dishes like venison with berry sauce. The chef cures his…

  • Sana’a Restaurant

    Addis Ababa

    For both the local Muslim and Christian communities, this busy place is a lunchtime institution – queues for a table can form out the door. The reason…

  • Chanticleer Restaurant & Gardens

    Nantucket

    Eating here is a fully realized dining experience. The restaurant is set in a whimsical garden setting and the menu of New England–inspired seasonal…

  • Mews

    The West Cork Coast

    Hidden away in an alley across from Baltimore Castle, this place looks like a top designer has reimagined an old fisherman's cottage. Similar creativity…

  • Ristorante La Pantera Rosa

    Ischia

    In the long line of Ischia's portside eating establishments, the 'pink panther' might be the best. First, there's the owner, Amedeo, a skilled linguist…

  • Contramar

    Condesa

    Seafood is the star attraction at this stylish dining hall with a seaside ambience and impeccable service. The specialty is tuna fillet Contramar-style –…

  • Hotel Ram Ashraya

    Mumbai (Bombay)

    In the Tamil enclave of King’s Circle, 80-year-old Ram Ashraya is beloved by southern families for its spectacular dosas, idli (spongy, round, fermented…

  • Green Room

    Jacó

    With an emphasis on creativity and fresh ingredients (these guys work with local organic farms), Green Room serves excellently executed dishes such as…

  • El Poblet

    Valencia

    This upstairs restaurant, overseen by famed Quique Dacosta and with Luis Valls as chef, offers elegance and fine gastronomic dining at prices that are…

  • Ristorante Santa Rughe

    Eastern Sardinia

    Up in the village proper, this rustic restaurant serves hearty local fare such as roast veal, grilled pork chops and gnocchetti with saffron, mint and…

  • Azur

    Limerick City

    Georgian architecture meets modern design at this elegant venue – one of Limerick's best dining experiences. Service is professional but relaxed, the wine…

  • Smit Bokkum

    North Holland

    Now run by the sixth generation, Smit Bokkum has been smoking local seafood including eel, sea bass, oysters, mackerel and cockles since 1856. Try its…

  • Kähler Spisesalon

    Aarhus

    This elegant 'salon' charms with plants, lamps, vintage photos and covetable ceramics (made by Kähler, a 175-year-old ceramic company with its flagship…

  • La Petite Maison de Cucuron

    The Luberon

    If you feel like you've earned a post-hike dinner, you're in luck: Cucuron has its own Michelin-starred bistro, La Petite Maison de Cucuron, where chef…

  • Nigrum

    Baden-Baden

    This dark, seductive, gold-kissed glamour puss of a restaurant has insiders whispering Michelin star. Profound, season-driven flavours here are presented…

  • Free Range Kitchen & Wine Bar

    Aspen & the Maroon Bells

    Working uniquely with local farmers and ranchers, the recently opened Free Range Kitchen merits a trip down from Aspen. Pair a glass of peppery Gigondas…

  • Garlic & Chives

    Orange County

    One of the most exciting restaurants – not just Vietnamese – in Orange County. Chef Kristin Nguyen nails the standards and then riffs on share plates like…

  • Jesús Carrión

    Andalucía

    Devoted chef Jesús heads up the creative kitchen at this wonderful family-run restaurant, which is causing quite the stir with its lovingly prepared,…

  • Escale Créole

    Mauritius

    Around 1km from Eureka, and well signposted along the main road through Moka, this charming garden table d'hôte (privately hosted meal) serves up…

  • Baraka

    Budapest

    If you only eat in one fine-dining establishment while in Budapest, make it Baraka. You're ushered into the monochrome dining room, where chef André…

  • Trout Lake Country Inn

    Washington Cascades

    It calls itself a true honky-tonk and that's exactly what this Wild West, bluegrass band–playing, creaky wood floor–stomping, roast-chicken-with-a-side-of…

  • Morphen

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    Enter Morphen, and you enter a wonderland of Banksy graffiti, surreal sculpture, swirling murals and strange mobiles suspended from the ceiling. The food…

  • Charco Bistró

    Colonia del Sacramento

    Outstanding both for its location and its food, this bright and airy eatery with a contemporary aesthetic is tucked down a cobbled side street with a…

  • Casa de Pasto das Carvalheiras

    Braga

    This colourful eatery with a long bar serves up delectable, weekly changing pratinhos (small plates), from codfish confit with bok choy and noodles, to…

  • Le Suquet

    Languedoc-Roussillon

    Originally opened by superstar chef Michel Bras in the village of Laguiole in 1999, the food here is steeped in the rustic, country flavours of his youth,…

  • Lysthuset

    Vesterålen

    This is the best of Andenes' limited dining options. Ignore the casual cafe out the front – the restaurant proper serves Arctic specialities such as…

  • L'Épée

    Finistère

    This good-looking Quimper institution is one of Brittany's oldest brasseries and hits the mark with its buzzy, contemporary dining areas, efficient…

  • Restaurante Maité La Qbana

    Ciego de Ávila Province

    Maité is a highly creative cook whose international dishes, prepared with mucho amor, will leave you wondering why insipid all-inclusive buffets ever got…

  • (R)esistenza Casearia

    Milan

    Street-food guru Giuseppe Zen has done it again with this spectacular cheese bar in the Mercato Comunale. Let them arrange a tasting plate of some of the…

  • Crust

    Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville

    Settle in for great views on Crust's rooftop terrace high above Spinola Bay and enjoy excellent baking, including homestyle pies and buttery croissants…

  • Sykora Bakery

    Iowa

    Good smells have wafted out of this traditional bakery since 1903. Savory choices include zelniks (buns filled with cabbage and caraway seeds). Another…

  • La Marie Galante

    Côte d’Opale

    All the seafood here is from the surrounding waters, including Audresselles crab and lobster. Piled-high seafood platters are the house speciality but…

  • Schlossbräu Mondsee

    Mondsee

    This sprawling tavern somehow manages to be so much more than a hotel restaurant. It overlooks the main square and the Basilica of St Michael, and has a…

  • Machair Kitchen

    Outer Hebrides

    The restaurant in this community centre and art gallery enjoys a stunning location, with views across the sea to the island of Taransay, and an outdoor…