Must-see restaurants in WORLD

  • Le Julianon

    Île-de-France

    Framed by blue shutters, this 17th-century stone house contains Senlis' best restaurant. Cutting-edge flavour combinations include Lozère sausage with fig…

  • John Keogh's

    Galway City

    Dark-wood panelling, snugs, stained glass, antique mirrors, book-lined shelves and blazing open fires set the scene for standout gastropub fare. John…

  • La Svolta

    Elba

    The philosophy here is laudable: use fresh local produce (organic where possible), ensure that the flavours are as natural as possible, and serve the…

  • Ristorante La Mandragola

    San Gimignano

    Nestled beneath the crumbling walls of the rocca, La Mandragola (The Mandrake) is deservedly popular – book ahead, especially if you're keen to dine in…

  • Etno Dvaras

    Vilnius

    Yes, this is a chain. Yes, the cutesy 'Lithuanian countryside' theme is over the top. But we love this temple to Lithuanian stodge with all our hearts…

  • Riley's Fish Shack

    Northeast England

    Steep timber stairs lead from East St to the beach and this rustic, tucked-away shack. Phenomenal local seafood underpins wood-fired dishes from wraps to…

  • Ursa Minor

    Ballycastle

    Artisan bakers Dara and Ciara Ó Hartghaile use only three ingredients in their sourdough loaves: flour, water and salt. You can see the bread being made…

  • Campagne

    Kilkenny City

    Chef Garrett Byrne was awarded a Michelin star for this bold, stylish restaurant in his native Kilkenny. He's passionate about supporting local and…

  • Sardalye

    Çanakkale

    On the corner of the Aynalı Çarşı, this no-frills place named in honour of a plentiful local fish (sardalya means sardine) serves everything from…

  • Restaurant Mr & Mrs

    Haarlem

    Unexpectedly gastronomic cooking at this tiny restaurant is artfully conceived and presented. Small hot and cold plates designed for sharing, such as…

  • Yann’s at Glenearn House

    Lowland Perthshire & Kinross

    On the main road heading east out of town, Crieff's most popular restaurant is run by the eponymous Savoyard who believes in keeping the menu…

  • A Eira do Mel

    Sagres

    A rustic former farmhouse 9km north of Sagres is the atmospheric setting for José Pinheiro's lauded slow-food cooking. Seafood is landed in Sagres, with…

  • Oceans Restaurant

    West Coast Australia

    Overlooking aquamarine waters at Ocean Park, breakfast is served here until 11am, and you can partner craft beer and award-winning wines with the freshest…

  • Panorama Gourmet

    Vilnius

    Vilnius' best food court, inside the eponymous shopping mall, is a favourite haunt of local foodies. Standout offerings include steaks by Bučeris, Gan Bei…

  • Feel Myanmar Food

    Yangon

    This Yangon institution is a fine place to start discovering quality Burmese cuisine. There's a big choice of freshly made dishes on display – just go up…

  • Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

    Los Feliz & Griffith Park

    Rarely short of a queue, this Ohio import scoops some of the city's creamiest, most inventive ice cream. Forget plain vanilla. Here, signature flavors…

  • Kandy Muslim Hotel

    Kandy

    No, it’s not a hotel, but this bustling eatery offers Kandy’s best samosas, authentically spiced curries and heaving plates of frisbee-sized, but gossamer…

  • Saffrron Restaurant

    Darwin

    At the forefront of Parap's burgeoning culinary scene and one of Darwin's best Indian restaurants, multi-award-winning Saffrron puts sustainability and…

  • Kumanyok

    Moldova

    This smart, super-friendly, traditional Ukrainian place is set in a kitsch faux-countryside home, where diners are attended to by a fleet of peasant…

  • Iki Sandal

    Bodrum Town

    One of the most creative restaurants in town, this place occupies a lovely old stone house and has a front terrace with harbour views. A lot of care has…

  • Cowfish

    Wyoming

    Spring for a candlelit dinner of brussels-sprout carbonara or coffee-rubbed rib eye at Lander's upscale restaurant suitable for date nights. The attached…

  • Spicy Village

    Bahrain

    The regular clientele in this clean no-frills establishment speaks volumes: they're all Pakistani, and they're all here for the wholesome, authentic taste…

  • Cafe Laguna

    Cebu City

    The cosmopolitan Ayala Center does not have many options for good local food, but highly popular Cafe Laguna is an exception. Excellent, relatively…

  • Saint Monday

    Victorian High Country

    Deconstructed sushi and vegan doughnuts are definitely items you once couldn't order in Yackandandah, but those days are gone since the arrival of this…

  • Wai Kei Cafe

    George Town

    This unpretentious roast pork and chicken rice specialist sits just yards from the greatest concentration of travellers in George Town, yet is somehow…

  • Petals & Pinecones

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Creative, cute and quite unlike anywhere else on the Tablelands, this fun cafe-gallery is locally famous for its outrageous desserts and milkshakes…

  • Horse Inn

    Pennsylvania Dutch Country

    The Horse is easily one of our favorite spots in Lancaster, a gastropub located on top of a random staircase stuffed with shuffleboard tables and random…

  • Midnight Bear Breads

    Waimea Canyon & the Westside

    Hands-down Kaua‘i‘s best bakery, this small organic cafe offers everything from delicate pastries and cinnamon rolls to sourdough loaves and baguettes and…

  • Bateaux Dubai

    Bur Dubai

    Enjoy dazzling views while floating down the Creek aboard this fancily outfitted, air-conditioned, glass-roofed dinner boat with panoramic windows, linen…

  • Revolution Kitchen

    Burlington

    Vegetarian fine dining? And romantic atmosphere to boot? Yep, they all come together at this cozy brick-walled restaurant that makes creative use of…

  • Harrisons Restaurant

    Port Douglas

    Marco Pierre White–trained chef-owner Spencer Patrick whips up culinary gems that stand toe to toe with Australia's best. Fresh, locally sourced produce…

  • Bonito

    St-Barthélemy

    One of St-Barth's most buzzed-about restaurants, Bonito cooks up a tantalizing blend of seafood-centric Latin American and French cuisine. A culinary…

  • Bar Kismet

    Halifax

    Impeccable small plates of seafood have made this tiny bar-bistro a favorite among foodie North Enders, and deservedly so: dishes zing with surprising…

  • Shrimp Shack

    Windward Coast

    The shrimp are fried in garlic and dipped in butter, or you could order mussels or crab legs at this legendary sunny, yellow-painted food truck parked…

  • Collage

    St Augustine

    This upscale restaurant is renowned for its impeccable service, intimate atmosphere and the consistency of its cuisine: the menu makes the most of St…

  • Spears

    Jeddah

    Jeddah's introduction to the Brazilian churrascaria is an excellent dining choice. Keep your wooden indicator in the upright green position and the…

  • El Secreto

    San Cristóbal de las Casas

    Possibly San Cristóbal's best choice for fine dining and one of the best value places this side of the equator. High end gourmet cuisine in a color palate…

  • Vittoria Ristorante

    Ascoli Piceno

    This welcoming spot is a great example of what Italy does so well: a casual, friendly restaurant, in this case decorated with white arches and bright…

  • Zur Forelle

    Ulm

    Since 1626, this low-ceilinged tavern has been convincing wayfarers (Einstein included) of the joys of seasonal Swabian cuisine. Ablaze with flowers in…

  • Café Orphée

    Regensburg

    Claiming to be the Frenchiest bistro east of the Rhine – it really is like being teleported to 1920s Paris – this visually pleasing, always bustling…