The restaurant Anne-Sophie Pic, the brainchild of its namesake chef, has received two Michelin stars and 18/20 Gault & Millau points. This high-end restaurant uses local produce to create dishes with refined textures and sophisticated tastes. The impressive wine cellar offers delectable wines that perfectly complement the food served here. Guests can enjoy meat and seafood delicacies as well as delicious vegetarian varieties from their pleasure lunch menu. The settings will impress you with their sophisticated style, including the tasteful use of shades, the enormous chandelier illuminating the room vibrantly, and the stunning flowers arranged on each table. The expansive patio outdoors, on the other hand, is shaded by a canopy in case it's not too warm outside and is surrounded by a lovely garden.
Irreplaceable even in a city overflowing with restaurants, Eleven Madison Park offers one of the best fine dining experiences in all of New York City. The elegant eatery is located on Madison Avenue and takes its name from the charming Madison Square Park that it faces, making it a central staple of the Manhattan culinary scene. Specializing in eight- to ten-course tasting menus, Eleven Madison Park serves contemporary, French-inspired cuisine created from only the best ingredients. You can also stop by the bar for a less involved meal, a quick and delicious bite, or a refreshing cocktail. Just prepare to be amazed, no matter how you choose to experience the exquisite vision of Chef Daniel Humm.
Regarded as one of the best Italian restaurants in the world, celebrated chef Massimo Bottura's Osteria Francescana has picked up awards in succession including three Michelin stars. Creative and inventive ideas form the kitchen's food philosophy, taking patrons on a thrilling and often unexpected journey of flavors. The tasting menus namely Traditions, Classics and Sensations provide a glimpse of the chef's creative genius. Though priced steeply, they come highly recommended to fully experience the restaurant's potential. Cool hues encompass the intimate dining room, with photographs and artwork covering the walls. The relaxed ambiance is perfect for enjoying what may be one of the best meals you'll have. Reservations are a must.
Nestled amid the hillsides of Cow Hollow, Atelier Crenn is Chef Dominique Crenn’s splendid culinary haven. Combining the art of poetry with gastronomy, this luxurious restaurant offers a unique dining experience. With dishes such as spiny lobster and geoduck tart, the tasting menu strikes an exemplary balance between classic flavors and molecular gastronomy. The portions of food are just right, the atmosphere is beautiful and the attention to detail is palpable. Along with world class wine pairings, the restaurant’s signature desserts, one of which is coconut and pineapple, are simply unmissable. The seamless service by the amiable wait staff only adds to the unforgettable experience of dining at Atelier Crenn. The quality and unique flavors are well worth the apparently pricey experience. Atelier Crenn is a culinary delight deserving of every praise it receives. The moment you step into the restaurant, you are transported to a world of pulchritude and artistry.
Central is one of the top restaurants in Lima, known to serve exquisite Peruvian flavors. The restaurant moved from Miraflores—an upscale locality in Lima to Barranco, a Bohemian-style neighborhood that is dotted with many artists and musicians. Relish their excellently designed tasting menu, which focuses on highlighting Peruvian culinary traditions with a modern twist. The lovely dishes are beautifully prepared with lost ingredients from the Peruvian coastal region which adds a rich flavor to them. Central should be high on your bucket list if you wish to enjoy the essence of Peru on a plate.
It is an absolute delight to have a meal at Steirereck, which is located in the center of the city and riverside in Vienna’s City Park. The interiors are simple, classy and chic, given the copious use of wood and white linens. The restaurant has three sections, including the one that serves the best of Austrian cuisine and local specialties. Order their signature char fish cooked tableside in beeswax with yellow carrot and sour cream, Pogusch cooked over charcoal, sunflower and Jerusalem artichoke. The second section consists of Meirrie (milk and cheese bar). This section is veritable heaven, with over 120 varieties of cheese, from 13 different countries, served in the basement of the restaurant. The third section is the ess bar, where, after a hearty meal, you can sip some whiskey or smoke some cigars from the wide selection available at the restaurant. Head to Steirereck for a dinner, and you won't be disappointed.
Considered to be one of Asia's best restaurants, Gaggan is a path-breaking showcase of Indian cuisine like never before. Award-winning chef Gaggan Anand blends tradition and science to craft brilliant interpretations of Indian recipes. The restaurant occupies a charming colonial property, and has three different spaces, namely the Library, the Chef's Dining room and the Private Room. The Library is a cozy space where you can glance over the collection of cookbooks and is ideal for catching up with your friends. On the other hand, the private room, accommodating up to 24 people, is just right for celebrating a special evening with your loved ones and is beautifully decorated with stylish furnishings. The Chef's dining space is an elegant seating arrangement where guests get an undisturbed view of the kitchen.
Food connoisseurs believe that the quality of a meal is determined by that of its ingredients. With this philosophy in mind, Blue Hill forms part of a growing trend of like-minded restaurants in New York that insist on using the choicest produce in their kitchens. Dan, David and Laureen Barber inherited the family's farm in Massachusetts from whom it gets its name and inspiration. Its fascinating history is synthesized in the landmark building in Greenwich Village that this place calls home. The creative menu includes marinated beet salad, Berkshire pig's belly, venison liver terrine, grilled celery root risotto and Hudson Valley chicken. Epicureans can dine in the elegant and sophisticated seating area for a five course seasonal tasting menu with artisanal wine.
If you are trying to get a true taste of the diverse flavors of Brazil, look no further than D.O.M. Here Chef Alex Atala prepares an intricately crafted tasting menu out of delicious dishes composed of ingredients from all regions of Brazil, including some that can only be found in the Amazon rainforest. Top this off with an impressive wine list comprising over 230 carefully selected labels. With the amazing array of luxurious flavors, it becomes obvious as to why D.O.M. found mention as one of the best restaurants in the world in Restaurant Magazine. Just soak in the experience and go with the flow. You won’t regret it! Don’t ask for alterations unless of course for dietary restrictions or your preferences, and indulge in feeding on some masterful food. Question nothing. If they did not know what is best for you, no one would. Chef Atala is the world’s best-known Brazilian chef. The restaurant is 2-Michelin-starred. So excellence is the order of the day.
Using a minimalist but highly artistic approach to food, Chef Yoshihiro Narisawa offers a fusion of flavors that defies categorization as either Japanese or French but is rather a brilliant blend of both cuisines. Narisawa in Aoyama is ideal for those in search of fine dining that promises to appeal to your senses and leave you in awe. The deceptively simple décor here belies the scrumptious meals on offer. The chef’s attention to detail culminates in seasonal cuisine dishes that combine organic and sustainable ingredients. Sample the exotic menu, which changes seasonally, and relish some of the finest Japanese wines on offer at Japan’s premier fine dining restaurant, Narisawa.
Perched on the eighth level, Geranium offers stunning views of the sprawling Faelledparken as well as the Osterbro and Parken stadiums that are close by. With a modern menu of Nordic specialties, chef Rasmus Koefed creates a sensory experience for diners that involves them in his food philosophy. The carefully crafted tasting menus for lunch and dinner take diners on a journey through the region's rich produce and culinary traditions. Diners can choose from the extensive wine list or go for the set menu that includes recommended pairings of wine and other beverages. The expansive dining room sports a sleek interior, with ample play of natural light during the daytime. There's an intimate space for hosting private events and conferences as well.
Pujol is an unmissable culinary experience. Nestled in a suburban neighborhood of Mexico City, the restaurant is run by the visionary Chef Enrique Olvera. Boasting of techniques unique to Mexican gastronomy, the menu of this fine dining restaurant comprises an extravagant seven-course tasting meal. Diners can also enjoy a taco omakase menu, featuring tacos, antojitos and botanas. Irrespective of the menu they select, diners do not miss the chance to savor Olvera's famed Mole Madre. Look no further and make a beeline for Mexico’s culinary gem, today.