The 2025 La Liste Top Restaurants: 1,000 Global Selections — Page 12

Quince serves contemporary Californian cuisine with Italian influences in San Francisco's Jackson Square.

Oro is Rio de Janeiro's most credentialed fine dining option in Leblon, holding two Michelin stars in 2024 and 2025 and an 88.5 La Liste score. Chef Felipe Bronze's contemporary Italian-Brazilian tasting menu has earned consistent recognition from three independent award systems. Book as far ahead as possible; walk-in availability is effectively zero at this level.

Ois holds two Michelin stars for consecutive years and a La Liste top-restaurants ranking, making it one of Austria's most credentialed kitchens outside Vienna. Chef Kwame Onwuachi's tasting menu in rural Upper Austria rewards guests willing to plan the journey. Book well in advance; availability is near impossible at short notice; and reserve it for an occasion that merits the effort.

Akuna holds a Michelin star (2024 and 2025) and a La Liste score of 75 points, making it one of Ho Chi Minh City's most credentialed tables at the ₫₫₫₫ tier. Chef Sam Aisbett leads an innovative kitchen on Level 9 of Le Méridien Saigon. Book 3 to 4 weeks out for dinner; lunch slots may offer more flexibility at the same quality level.

One of the most credentialed French restaurants in North America, Joel Robuchon at The Mansion holds AAA 5 Diamond status, La Liste 96 points (2025), and an Opinionated About Dining #88 North America ranking. The $$$-tier dinner format with a 1,645-selection wine list is the right choice for a significant occasion; and easier to book than comparable restaurants at this level.

Sorn is a Southern Thai restaurant in Bangkok.

Amisfield is Queenstown's most-credentialed restaurant, ranking #99 on the World's 50 Best list in 2025 and scoring 91 points on La Liste 2026. Chef Vaughan Mabee's estate-anchored New Zealand fine dining is worth booking for a second visit as much as a first. Reserve months out; near-impossible to secure on short notice.

Elkano is a restaurant in Getaria centered on fish grilled over wood.

Kagurazaka Ishikawa is a Japanese restaurant in Tokyo's Kagurazaka neighborhood.

Restaurant Marcon holds 3 Michelin Stars, a Green Star, back-to-back 99-point La Liste scores in a remote Haute-Loire village. Getting a table is near-impossible; book 3 to 6 months out. For food and wine explorers willing to travel on the kitchen's terms, this is one of France's clearest yes-answers in the €€€€ tier, especially during mushroom season.

Café Littera is Tbilisi's most credentialed Georgian fusion address, holding an 83-point La Liste ranking in 2026. The contemporary kitchen operates from a 19th-century mansion on Machabeli Street and is a strong choice for a special dinner. Book a few days ahead during peak season; autumn and late spring tend to deliver the best of the seasonal menu.

Aska is a restaurant on South Fifth Street in Brooklyn, New York.

Quintessence is a French restaurant in Gotenyama, Tokyo.

Toronto's only two-Michelin-star sushi counter, Sushi Masaki Saito delivers edomae omakase at a level unmatched anywhere in Canada. Chef Masaki Saito's access to Japanese fish and product is genuinely without peer in the country. Book months ahead; this is near-impossible to secure; and only if omakase is a format you already know you want.

Disfrutar is a restaurant in Barcelona's Eixample district.

Carolina is the signature fine-dining restaurant at The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, earning 83.5 points on La Liste's 2025 Top Restaurants ranking with a seasonal Mexican Pacific menu built around native ingredients and daily-caught seafood. It is one of the few hotel restaurants in Riviera Nayarit that justifies the trip on culinary merit alone. Book the terrace for sunset.

Hostellerie du Pas de L'Ours is Crans-Montana's most credentialled dining address; La Liste-ranked in both 2025 and 2026, holding a World of Fine Wine 2-Star Accreditation. Booking is easy by Swiss fine-dining standards, making it the practical choice for serious alpine dining without the planning overhead of Switzerland's hardest-to-reach restaurants.

Honkogetsu is a restaurant in Osaka.

Saint Peter is a restaurant on Underwood Street in Paddington, Sydney.

Gymkhana is a restaurant on Albemarle Street in London.

Cara is Newport's only fine dining room with direct Atlantic Ocean views, operating as a nightly blind tasting menu (5 or 8 courses) inside The Chanler at Cliff Walk. With AAA 5 Diamond status, a 2,635-bottle wine program, just five tables, it is the strongest choice in Newport for a special occasion dinner. Book the 8 p.m. seating with wine pairings for the full experience.

The drive to Todos Santos from La Paz takes about an hour, but the counter seating and local sourcing make it the clearest choice for a high-quality meal in the region. Booking is currently easy, making this a lower-friction destination than its reputation suggests.

Jordan at Stellenbosch Kloof is a La Liste 2025-recognized winery restaurant (77 points) where chef Martinus Ferreira runs a set menu built around regional South African produce. Booking is Easy by Stellenbosch standards; aim for 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends. Communicate dietary needs at booking; the kitchen handles plant-based requests with genuine care.

Chef Yosuke Suga's 20-seat French venue in Azabudai rotates its tasting menu every few weeks to track seasonal ingredients. Dinner runs around ¥100,000 per person at the counter or in the private room, with wine and sake pairings that shift with the menu. Book three to four weeks out for weekdays, longer for weekends.

Young Art's Tongzilin flagship is Chengdu's most serious live-fish hot pot address, backed by a Michelin star, a Black Pearl diamond, a La Liste ranking. The dual broth; spicy bone-based and tangy Xinjiangese tomato; paired with farm-sourced river fish justifies the ¥¥¥ price tier. Book two weeks out minimum; this is hard to get into and worth multiple visits.

The Eight is a restaurant on the second floor of Grand Lisboa in Macau.

MAZ is a restaurant in Tokyo's Kioicho district.

La Chèvre d'Or is a hotel and restaurant in Èze on the French Riviera.

Two consecutive years on the La Liste Top Restaurants list (76 points in 2026) make Sienna Store & Cafe one of Kolkata's most credibly recognised Indian Fusion addresses, it is easier to book than that credential suggests. The store-cafe hybrid format suits solo diners and pairs over large groups. Confirm hours and pricing directly before visiting.

Kai has been the reference point for serious Chinese dining in London since 1993. At ££££ and hard to book, it earns the price through Nanyang-focused cooking, a wine list that runs to fine Bordeaux, over three decades of credibility in Mayfair. Book for a celebration, a business dinner, or any occasion where the meal needs to do real work.

Palate holds a Michelin star and a rising La Liste score (79pts in 2026) at the ₩₩ price tier, making it Busan's most compelling contemporary French option. Chef Kim Jae-hoon's evolving menu is adventurous by local standards. Book well ahead for dinner; Wednesday is dinner-only service.

A Michelin-starred eight-seat counter in Gangnam where Chef Kim Geon builds seasonal contemporary menus in full view of every guest. La Liste-recognised at 79 points in both 2025 and 2026, Goryori Ken delivers serious cooking in a deliberately unassuming room. One of Seoul's harder bookings; and worth the effort, particularly for solo diners and second visits.

Cocina de Autor is the most award-credentialed restaurant on the Riviera Maya; 92 points on the 2026 La Liste ranking, AAA 5 Diamond rated, driven by a tasting menu that takes genuine risks with flavor. At $$$$, it earns its price if creative fine dining is what you are after. Book weeks in advance; this does not have walk-in availability.

The French Laundry is a restaurant in Yountville, California.

Atman holds a Michelin star and La Liste recognition for creative seasonal tasting menus served three evenings a week in Vinci, Leonardo da Vinci's birthplace. At the €€€ price tier, it delivers serious fine dining a level below the €€€€ Tuscan flagship restaurants, making it worth building a trip around for a special occasion dinner. Book well in advance; availability is the binding constraint.

Kikunoi Roan is the more accessible, open-kitchen sibling of the Kikunoi flagship: two Michelin stars, ¥¥¥ pricing, a counter format that puts you directly in front of the kitchen. The seasonal kappo menu is at its peak in autumn (matsutake) and late spring (mountain vegetables). Book three to four months ahead minimum; demand is near-constant and availability is tight.

Geranium is a restaurant in Copenhagen offering dining, private dining, conference service.

Esplanade holds two Michelin stars and an 85-point La Liste ranking, making it the most decorated restaurant in Saarbrücken. Chef Silio Del Fabro leads a classic French kitchen with tight service windows and near-impossible booking availability. Book six to eight weeks out minimum. The right choice for a special occasion or serious tasting-menu dinner in the region.

La Petite Maison in DIFC holds a Michelin Plate, a #23 ranking on the World's 50 Best MENA 2024 list, one of Dubai's deepest French-focused wine lists; 470 selections with a 2,000-bottle cellar. At $$$ per head it earns its price, but tables are near impossible to get without booking two to three weeks out minimum.

Two Michelin stars and a La Liste score of 88 put Alois among Munich's most serious fine dining addresses. Chef Rosina Ostler's creative kitchen operates Thursday through Saturday only, making advance planning essential; expect to book eight to twelve weeks out for dinner. The Dallmayr setting adds a layer of occasion that few rooms in the city can match.

Le Royal at The Raffles is Phnom Penh's most formal French-Cambodian dining room, recognised by La Liste at 75 points in both 2025 and 2026. It is the clearest special-occasion choice in the capital; a colonial hotel setting with consistent service and enough culinary ambition to justify the premium over mid-range Cambodian alternatives. Booking is easy, with no significant lead time required.

RE-NAA is a restaurant on Nordbøgata in Stavanger, Norway.

Fred holds two Michelin stars and Les Grandes Tables du Monde membership, making it Rotterdam's most consistently decorated Creative French restaurant. Booking is near impossible at short notice; plan 8–12 weeks ahead for Saturday dinner, slightly less for weekday lunch. At €€€€ pricing, it sits alongside FG - François Geurds and Parkheuvel at the top of the city's fine dining tier.

Casa Marcial is a restaurant in Arriondas, Asturias, combining culinary tradition and creativity.

Two Michelin stars in a ski resort is a rare enough proposition that Stüva in Ischgl deserves serious consideration on any alpine itinerary. Chef Hugo De La Barrière's Creative French kitchen carries a 98-point La Liste score and Les Grandes Tables du Monde membership. Book as far ahead as possible; this fills fast during the winter season.

Odette is a restaurant at the National Gallery Singapore.

La Vague d'Or - Cheval Blanc St-Tropez is a restaurant in Saint-Tropez.

Les Cols is a restaurant in Olot, Girona.

Gabriel Kreuther is a French restaurant on West 42nd Street in New York City.

d'Eugénie à Emilie holds two Michelin stars (2024 and 2025) and Les Grandes Tables du Monde status, making it the strongest case for classic French dining in Hainaut. At €€€€ with near-impossible booking difficulty, this is a deliberate special-occasion choice. Plan well in advance, budget for the wine pairing, expect a formal, quiet room built for serious meals.

Issaya Siamese Club is the right call for a deliberate, unhurried Thai dinner in Bangkok; particularly for returning diners ready to engage the menu more closely. Chef Ian Kittichai's kitchen holds a Black Pearl 1 Diamond and consistent OAD Asia recognition, the restored Sathon house setting gives it an atmosphere most Bangkok restaurants at this tier cannot match. Booking is easy.

Les Amis serves French haute cuisine at Shaw Centre in Singapore.

Els Casals is a restaurant in Sagàs, Catalonia.

Sun Tung Lok in Tsim Sha Tsui delivers serious Cantonese cooking; abalone, gourmet dried seafood, crispy suckling pig; at the $$ price tier, with La Liste recognition (77pts, 2025–2026) and OAD Asia top-200 placement. It books easier than The Chairman and costs far less than Hong Kong's French fine dining tier. A strong call for a special occasion Cantonese meal without the splurge.

Tenzushi Kyomachi is a six-seat counter in Kitakyushu ranked #3 in all of Japan by Opinionated About Dining (2025) and a Tabelog Gold winner for eight consecutive years. Expect to spend JPY 50,000–59,999 per head for chef Isao Amano's Kyushu-mae sushi with kaiseki-influenced construction. Book well in advance; capacity is tiny and the national reputation fills seats fast.

Villa René Lalique is a hotel and restaurant in Wingen-sur-Moder, Alsace.

Tsujitome is a strong pick for special occasion kaiseki in Tokyo without the extreme booking difficulty or formality of the city's most decorated rooms. Chef Yoshikazu Tsuji's kitchen holds OAD and La Liste recognition, the Motoakasaka basement setting suits dates and business dinners where the food needs to impress but the atmosphere should stay composed.

Quintonil presents Mexican ingredients through the culinary perspective of Alejandra Flores and Jorge Vallejo.

Bennelong is Sydney's most setting-dependent fine dining reservation: housed inside the Sydney Opera House, led by Peter Gilmore, backed by a 3-Star wine list accreditation and La Liste global ranking. Book it for a celebration dinner or a business meal where the room needs to do work. Lunch is easier to secure and worth considering for first-timers.

A. Wong is a Chinese restaurant on Wilton Road in Pimlico, London.

Shin Zushi is São Paulo's most credentialled Japanese restaurant at the $$$$ tier, holding a Michelin Plate (2025), La Liste recognition, a 4.5 rating across more than 1,200 reviews. Chef Edson Yamashita's seasonal, precision-led menu in an intimate Paraíso room is the right call when Japanese cooking is your priority. Book three to five weeks ahead; this is a hard reservation.

Lake Road Kitchen is Ambleside's most serious tasting menu, with La Liste recognition (82pts, 2025) and daily-changing 8 or 12-course menus from chef-owner James Cross. The room is small, calm, deeply personal; right for a special occasion, hard to book. Plan four to six weeks ahead for weekend slots.

Eden at The Rimrock Resort is Banff's most credentialed dining option, holding La Liste recognition and. Chef Brandon Clemens runs both a traditional Canadian menu and a vegetable-forward option that La Liste reviewers specifically recommend. Book two to three weeks out during peak season; ask for the vegetable menu if you want the more interesting half of what's on offer.

Brent Savage's Bentley is the strongest wine-and-food pairing in the Sydney CBD, backed by La Liste recognition and multiple Star Wine List top-ranked finishes. The move to the Radisson Blu Hotel gave it room-scale and confidence to match its ambition. Easier to book than its award profile suggests, the bar seating is a genuine option for wine-serious visitors.

Skin's holds two Michelin stars and a La Liste ranking, making it the strongest fine dining option in the Lenzburg area. Chef Emanuele Scarello's modern cuisine is built for special occasions at the €€€€ tier. Booking difficulty is near impossible; plan six to eight weeks out minimum, especially for weekends.

Alfred Keller is a restaurant in Mali Lošinj, Croatia.

L.A. Jordan holds two Michelin stars and an OAD Top 250 Europe ranking, making it the most decorated dining option in Deidesheim by a clear margin. Daniel Schimkowitsch's set menu delivers intense, ingredient-led modern German cooking with Japanese influences, backed by a 1,000-label wine list. Book four to six weeks out; Thursday through Sunday evenings only.

Adam / Albin holds a Michelin star and the Star Wine List #1 ranking in Sweden, making it Stockholm's strongest case for a wine-led tasting dinner. The Burgundy-anchored list and late 1 am close set it apart at the €€€€ tier. Book three to four weeks out minimum; tables go fast and the OAD and La Liste rankings keep demand high.

L'Eau Vive holds two Michelin stars and a Les Grandes Tables du Monde membership in a Meuse-side country-house setting outside Profondeville. Pierre Résimont's Modern French cooking is consistently credentialled and best experienced as a group dinner or celebratory occasion. Book six to eight weeks ahead minimum; the near-impossible availability rating is accurate.

Enoteca La Torre holds two Michelin stars and an 87-point La Liste score, making it one of Rome's most credentialled creative restaurants. Chef Domenico Stile's Mediterranean cooking is precise and technically ambitious, set inside an Art Nouveau villa on the Tiber. At the €€€€ price tier with near-impossible booking, plan well in advance.

A four-table Michelin-starred room inside a 16th-century residence in Algund, Luisl Stube is one of the hardest bookings in South Tyrol and earns it. Chef Luis Haller runs two mixable tasting menus anchored in local produce, while sommelier Nicola Spimpolo's older-vintage wine pairings are the differentiating factor. Book weeks ahead and commit to the full pairing experience.

Two Michelin stars and La Liste recognition make Aan de Poel the most credentialed restaurant in Amstelveen. Chef Stefan van Sprang's creative French kitchen suits serious occasion dinners, the 4,000-bottle wine programme with Burgundy depth rewards returning visitors. Booking is genuinely difficult; plan several weeks ahead, consider midweek lunch as your most realistic entry point.

Tempura Matsu is a consistently awarded specialist counter in western Kyoto, holding La Liste 92 points in both 2025 and 2026 and ranking in Opinionated About Dining's top 104 restaurants in Japan. At the ¥¥¥ price tier with easy booking and a Michelin Plate, it delivers serious tempura credentials without the reservation anxiety of Kyoto's starred tables. Book for lunch if you are pairing with an Arashiyama visit.

Anan Saigon holds a Michelin star and ranks #17 on Opinionated About Dining's Casual Asia list; at ₫₫ pricing, it is the clearest value case in Ho Chi Minh City's fine-dining tier. Chef Peter Cuong Franklin applies French technique to Vietnamese street food without losing the flavours that make the source material worth eating. Book at least three to four weeks ahead; demand is high and the room is small.

Els Tinars is a restaurant in Llagostera, Catalonia.

The most credentialed restaurant in Astana, Qazaq Gourmet holds consecutive La Liste recognition (75-76pts) for its Kazakh-European kitchen on Prospekt Mangilik Yel. With easy booking, it is the clear choice for a serious dinner in the city; whether for a special occasion, a business meal, or your best single shot at fine-dining Kazakh cuisine.

Xin Rong Ji (Ling Hu) is Taizhou's strongest case for a formal special-occasion dinner, backed by a 97-point La Liste score in 2026. Booking is easier here than at the group's city branches, the Linhai location gives you the Taizhou-cuisine experience in its home territory. Book one to two weeks out for weekends; national holidays need more lead time.

Vespertine is a tasting-menu restaurant on Hayden Avenue in Culver City, California.

Le Clarence is chef Andrea Capasso's restaurant near the Champs-Élysées in Paris.

Osteria Giulia is Toronto's most credible Italian fine dining option right now: a Michelin star, a focused Ligurian menu, a service standard that holds up at the $$$$ price tier. Book three to four weeks out minimum; this is a hard reservation. Chef Rob Rossi's coastal Italian cooking rewards the full commitment: anchovy starters, pasta, vitello tonnato, a deep Italian wine list.

Gusiatnikoff holds a La Liste ranking of 79 points (2026) and, making it a credible first-choice booking for Russian cuisine in Moscow's Taganka district. Booking is straightforward, the international credential gives it an edge over less-documented alternatives. Confirm pricing and hours directly, as these are not available in current records.

Saga is a tasting-menu restaurant on the 63rd floor of 70 Pine Street in New York City.

Skina holds two Michelin stars and is the highest-credentialled restaurant in Marbella, with chef Mario Cachinero cooking modern Andalusian and sommelier-founder Marcos Granda running one of the coast's most serious wine programmes. Booking is near impossible at short notice, particularly in summer. At €€€€, it delivers at the level its awards suggest; book early and commit to a pairing menu.

VEA is a restaurant at The Wellington in Central, Hong Kong.

Le Palais holds three Michelin stars and is Taipei's leading address for formal Cantonese dining, with a La Liste score of 91 points and an upward OAD ranking. Booking is near impossible; plan six to eight weeks ahead and request counter seating to watch Chef Ken Chen's kitchen in full operation. At $$$$ pricing, it delivers one of the most credentialed dining experiences in Taiwan.

Tempura Kondo is a restaurant in Ginza, Tokyo.

Roots holds two Michelin stars and an 82-point La Liste ranking at its Bachlettenstrasse address in Basel, operating Tuesday through Saturday from 6:30pm. Chef Pascal Steffen builds menus around vegetables as the central ingredient, with meat and fish in supporting roles. The We're Smart Green Guide has recognised this approach with three Radishes, placing roots inside a small peer group of kitchens taking plant-forward fine dining seriously.

A two-Michelin-star classical kitchen anchoring the Jura village of Le Noirmont; not a regional curiosity but a genuine destination restaurant with La Liste recognition and OAD Classical Europe credentials. Jérémy Desbraux's cooking is technically precise and flavour-focused. Plan an overnight stay; the drive is too significant for a quick dinner, guestrooms are available on site.

Sushi Noz is a sushi restaurant on East 78th Street in New York City.

Probka na Cvetnom is a credible, La Liste-recognised (78pts, 2025) Russian-European restaurant on Tsvetnoy Boulevard. It suits food-focused travelers who want consistent, produce-led cooking without the formality of Moscow's most theatrical dining rooms. Booking is easy and the mid-register experience holds up on repeat visits.

Evett is a restaurant in Seoul centered on Korean ingredients.

Yauatcha Mumbai is the most credentialled dim sum option in the city, holding La Liste recognition and a 4.5 rating across 10,600+ reviews. Lunch is the sharper value proposition for food-focused diners; dinner works better for groups and occasions. Easy to book, located in BKC, consistent enough to recommend without hesitation.

ION Harbour by Simon Rogan holds two Michelin stars (2024, 2025) and a La Liste ranking, making it the clearest case for fine dining in Valletta. Chef Oli Marlow runs a contemporary tasting menu with a structured farm-to-table arc and direct views over the Grand Harbour. Book weeks out; this is near-impossible to secure at short notice.

minibar is a tasting-menu restaurant on E Street NW in Washington, DC.

Gia holds two consecutive Michelin stars (2024 and 2025) and a La Liste Top Restaurants placement, making it one of Hanoi's strongest cases for Vietnamese contemporary fine dining. Chef Sam Tran's kitchen operates at a ₫₫₫₫ price point with a Star Wine List-recognised wine program. Book three to four weeks ahead minimum; this is a hard reservation in a city where demand for top tables is rising fast.

A La Liste-recognised Modern Chilean kitchen inside Lastarria's most characterful hotel, The Singular earns its place as a destination restaurant in its own right. With an easy booking process, it's one of Santiago's most reliable choices for a special occasion dinner. Book 1–2 weeks out and arrive early to explore the neighbourhood.