The 2025 La Liste Top Restaurants: 1,000 Global Selections — Page 2

Le Marocain at La Mamounia is Marrakesh's most recognisable hotel fine-dining address, recognised by La Liste in both 2025 and 2026. The Moroccan French format suits return visitors who have covered the medina's traditional restaurants and want a more composed, occasion-oriented meal. Booking is straightforward; reserve a week ahead during peak season (October to April).

Giewont holds a Michelin star (2024) and a La Liste score of 75 points, making it the strongest fine dining option in the Tatra region. Chef Przemek Sieradzki runs three tasting menus drawing on Polish and French produce, with floor-to-ceiling mountain views built into the experience. Book well ahead; availability is hard, especially during ski and summer hiking seasons.

Zakopane's most credible dining address for serious food travellers. La Liste-recognised (76.5 points, 2025) and rated 4.8 across nearly 1,900 reviews, Drukarnia Smaku Cristina delivers Polish Fusion cooking anchored in Tatra-region produce. Book a few days ahead in normal periods; a week or more in ski season or summer.

Essência holds a Michelin star (2024) and a La Liste Top Restaurants placement, making it one of the most credentialed tables in Budapest. Chef Tiago Sabarigo's 5 or 7-course tasting menu weaves Portuguese and Hungarian influences with precision and restraint. Book well ahead; this is hard to get into, particularly on Saturday evenings.

JOHN Chef's Hall holds a Michelin Star and across a 20-seat, seven-table format in Rīga's A22 Hotel. Chef Kristaps Silis runs a seasonal tasting menu where the chefs present every dish themselves at the pass. At €€€€, this is the most technically accomplished dinner in Latvia; book six to eight weeks out minimum.

Jungsik is a Korean restaurant in Seoul's Gangnam District.

Aponiente is Ángel León's restaurant in El Puerto de Santa María, focused on ocean research and conservation.

Varoulko Seaside in Piraeus is the clearest argument for serious seafood in greater Athens, with Michelin Plate recognition, La Liste ranking, a Piraeus waterfront setting that earns the trip from the city centre.

King's Joy is a plant-based restaurant in Beijing's Dongcheng District.

Le Cerf in Zweiflingen holds two Michelin stars and a La Liste score of 86 points for Stéphane Buron's classic French cooking in rural Baden-Württemberg. At €€€€, it is a credible special-occasion destination for serious diners willing to travel. Book as far out as possible; weekend availability is near impossible on short notice.

Zilte is chef Viki Geunes' restaurant on the top floor of Antwerp's MAS museum.

Ti Trin Ned holds a Michelin star in Fredericia's historic waterfront customs house, with chef Michael Nørtoft building the menu around local seafood and produce. The wine program is serious; Star Wine List ranked it number one in 2022; and the room is well-suited to a special occasion or destination dinner in Jutland. Book four to six weeks out minimum; this is a hard table to get.

Aksorn is a Michelin-starred Thai restaurant on Charoen Krung Road drawing on historical cookbooks under the David Thompson and Takeshi Kaneko collaboration. Priced at ฿฿฿; a tier below most starred Thai peers; it offers serious archival cooking in a room with open-kitchen and terrace options. Book 3–4 weeks out; dinner only, 6 PM–11 PM daily.

Xin Rong Ji Hangzhou holds a Michelin star, Black Pearl 2 Diamond, back-to-back top-ten OAD Asia rankings; the most decorated Taizhou cuisine restaurant in the city at a ¥¥¥ price point. Book 3–4 weeks out minimum. The kitchen's sourcing-led approach to coastal Zhejiang seafood makes this the right choice if ingredient quality is your priority over theatrical dining production.

Q Sushi is a serious Edomae-style omakase counter in Downtown Los Angeles, recognised by Opinionated About Dining three consecutive years and holding a Michelin Plate in 2025. At the $$$$ price tier, it is the right booking for omakase-focused diners who want technical precision over atmosphere. Book several weeks out; seats move fast and there is no lunch service.

Christophe Bacquié's kitchen inside a Luberon stone farmhouse earns a 92-point La Liste 2026 score and Les Grandes Tables du Monde membership; serious credentials in a setting that keeps the formality in check. Booking is rated Easy for this award level. The best-credentialed dining address in Bonnieux for a special occasion or a destination meal in the south of France.

Dusk is one of Stellenbosch's most accessible fine-dining options; back-to-back La Liste placements (90pts in 2025, 87pts in 2026) and an easy booking situation make it a low-friction, high-reward choice for food-focused visitors. Chef Callan Austin's South African kitchen anchors an intimate town-centre room that works especially well for couples and solo diners. Worth booking on any Winelands itinerary.

Güeyu-Mar is Asturias's most decorated casual seafood restaurant, ranked #5 in Europe for casual dining by Opinionated About Dining and holding a Michelin Plate across multiple years. At €€€, it serves grilled fish sourced daily from the local auction, with a lunch-only format (Thursday–Sunday, 1–5 pm) and an annual closure from December 9 to January 9. Book ahead; this is not a walk-in situation.

Kong Hans Kælder is a restaurant in Copenhagen.

Le Parc is a restaurant at Domaine Les Crayères in Reims, France.

Imàgo is a restaurant at Hotel Hassler on Piazza della Trinità dei Monti in Rome.

Mérito is a restaurant in Barranco, Lima.

The Forest Side is a hotel and restaurant in Grasmere in the Lake District.

Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare is a restaurant on West 37th Street in Manhattan.

Magdalena is a restaurant on Rickenbachstrasse in Schwyz.

Toqué is Montreal's most credentialed fine-dining address: a Michelin Plate, Les Grandes Tables du Monde recognition, La Liste placement back a tasting menu built entirely around Quebec's seasonal larder. Book at least two weeks out for dinner. At the $$$$ price point, it is the right call for a special occasion if a composed, ingredient-driven tasting experience is what you are after.

Criollo is Oaxaca's most credentialed high-end Mexican restaurant, holding a Michelin Plate (2024, 2025) and an OAD top-35 North America ranking. At $$$$ it sits above Casa Oaxaca in ambition and recognition. Book well ahead; this is a hard reservation in a city of serious dining options, it rewards visitors who treat it as the anchor meal of the trip.

NOA Chef's Hall holds a Michelin star and back-to-back Star Wine List #1 awards, making it the most credentialed dining room in Tallinn. Chefs Tõnis Siigur and Roman Sidorov run a focused creative tasting menu in a coastal room separate from NOA's main restaurant. Book at least four weeks out; seats are limited and demand is real.

Hirasansou is a kaiseki auberge in the mountains of Shiga, ranked fourth in Japan by Opinionated About Dining (2025) and a Tabelog Award winner every year since 2017. At JPY 40,000–49,999 per person plus 15% service, it is priced as a special-occasion destination. The journey from Kyoto takes around 45 minutes, but reservations are available and the seasonal menu, particularly summer sweetfish and winter bear hot pot, makes the trip worth planning.

Fu He Hui is a restaurant on Yuyuan Road in Shanghai.

Taian holds three Michelin stars and 92 La Liste points in 2025, making it one of Osaka's most credentialed kaiseki bookings at ¥¥¥; a lower price tier than most of its three-star peers. Chef Hitoshi Takahata's set tasting menu is built around restraint and depth rather than spectacle. Book months ahead through a concierge; there is no public phone or website.

The Whitebrook serves a nine-course tasting menu at £130 per head from a remote Welsh valley near Monmouth, where Chris Harrod's kitchen sources from the Wye Valley and its own kitchen garden. La Liste-recognised (85pts, 2025) and hard to book, this is a genuine destination restaurant for diners who want ingredient-led cooking with a clear point of view. Book weeks in advance and stay the night if you plan to drink well.

Gaddi's is a French restaurant at The Peninsula Hong Kong.

Book Laganini Lounge Bar & Fish House for a seafood-led Hvar occasion where setting and recognition matter more than price certainty. The La Liste Top Restaurants 2025 score of 75.5 points is the main trust signal; for takeout or casual value, cross-shop simpler Hvar peers instead.

n/naka is a restaurant on Overland Avenue in Los Angeles.

Bourgeois Bohemians holds back-to-back La Liste recognition (89 points in 2026) and; strong signals for a Russian-European kitchen in central St Petersburg. Booking is straightforward by La Liste standards: a week or two out covers most visits. A considered choice for a dinner that warrants a wine-led, conversation-friendly room.

I Tenerumi is a Michelin-starred, plant-based tasting menu restaurant on Isola Vulcano, awarded 88 points on La Liste 2025 and a perfect 5 Radishes from the We're Smart Green Guide. The format is fixed: one surprise progression, kombucha pairing included, wine available. Hard to book, worth planning the ferry around, best experienced at sunset.

Rùn is a restaurant at The St. Regis Hong Kong in Wan Chai.

L'Argine a Vencò is a Michelin-starred destination restaurant in the Collio hills, ranked among Europe's top 120 by Opinionated About Dining in 2025. Chef Antonia Klugmann builds her menu directly from a kitchen garden near the Slovenian border, with a wine list anchored in two of Italy's finest white wine appellations. Book six to eight weeks out; seats are genuinely limited and demand is consistent.

Eight-seat Edomae omakase counter in Higashiazabu with nine consecutive Tabelog Gold Awards and a 4.64 score. Dinner runs JPY 60,000–80,000 with late service until midnight; reservations open only via website, no phone or email accepted.

Harbor House is a coastal restaurant at Harbor House Inn in Elk, California.

The Pot Luck Club is Cape Town's go-to for group celebrations and occasion dining, delivering skyline views from The Old Biscuit Mill alongside a high-energy small-plates format. with across 2,000-plus reviews and a La Liste ranking, it holds its place in the city's top tier. Book early evening for the view; choose La Colombe instead if you want quiet intimacy.

Moments is a restaurant at Mandarin Oriental Barcelona on Passeig de Gràcia.

Can Jubany is Nandu Jubany's restaurant in Calldetenes, combining tradition, innovation, local produce.

A 23-seat Michelin-starred tasting menu restaurant in a Belgravia Georgian townhouse, Muse by Tom Aikens is one of London's most intimate fine-dining rooms. Booking difficulty is high; aim four to six weeks out minimum. Best for food enthusiasts who want biography-driven creative cooking; less suited to those seeking a la carte flexibility or a lower entry price.

The Jane is a restaurant on Limastraat in Antwerp, Belgium.

The kitchen excels on meat and fish; if that matches your palate, this is a technically accomplished and properly occasioned booking. Reserve 3–4 weeks out minimum.

L'Amant Secret holds a Michelin star and an 88-point La Liste ranking for Chef Son Jong-won's contemporary French cooking built on Korean seasonal ingredients; not just for its Jacques Garcia-designed room on the 26th floor of L'Escape Hotel. Book lunch Tuesday through Saturday for the better value entry; plan three to four weeks out at minimum. This is a hard reservation at the top of Seoul's fine dining tier.

La Villa Lorraine by Yves Mattagne holds a Michelin star, a Les Grandes Tables du Monde designation, making it one of Brussels' most reliable choices for classical modern cuisine. At €€€€, book it for special occasions or serious food travel. Reservations are hard to secure; plan three to six weeks ahead, especially for Saturday dinner.

T'ang Court is a Cantonese restaurant at The Langham Hong Kong.

Agli Amici Rovinj holds two Michelin stars and a La Liste top-75 ranking, making it the strongest fine dining option on the Croatian Adriatic. Chef Emanuele Scarello's Italian Contemporary menu is built around Istrian sourcing; local truffles, Adriatic seafood; at €€€€ pricing. Book two to three months ahead minimum; near impossible to secure in summer without advance planning.

Story is a restaurant on Tooley Street in Bermondsey, London.

De Groene Lantaarn is a restaurant in Staphorst, Netherlands.

Ginza L'écrin has held a Michelin star and earned consecutive Tabelog Bronze Awards since 2018, making it one of Tokyo's most consistent classical French bookings. Dinner runs JPY 20,000–29,999 per head before wine; lunch offers the same kitchen from JPY 10,000–14,999. Private rooms for up to 14 guests, a working sommelier, a 50-year track record justify the price; if formal French service is the format you want.

Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine holds two Michelin stars in Shanghai's Huangpu District, with consecutive OAD Asia rankings confirming consistent form. At the ¥¥¥ price point, it is one of the most credentialled Cantonese addresses in the city. Book well in advance; Pearl rates availability as near impossible; and expect a formal, composed room suited to business dinners and special occasions.

Blue Margouillat - L'Eveil des Sens brings French technique to Réunion's Creole pantry, holding a 2025 La Liste score of 75.5 points and a Relais & Châteaux affiliation that positions it within a small comparable set of Indian Ocean fine-dining addresses.

Americano in Kala Ghoda holds a place on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants (2025, #71) and La Liste's global ranking at 88 points in 2026; one of the most credentialed Indian Fusion restaurants in Mumbai. Book 4–6 weeks out minimum; this table is near-impossible without lead time. The right call for food-focused travellers who want cross-validated, award-level cooking in a heritage South Mumbai setting.

Al Muntaha holds a Michelin star and one of Dubai's most serious wine lists; 1,455 selections, 9,000 bottles, with particular depth in France, Champagne, Italy, California. At $$$$ and on the 27th floor of the Burj Al Arab, it is a hard reservation and a significant spend. Book it for special occasions where both food quality and wine credentials matter.

Noor is Paco Morales' restaurant in Córdoba, Spain.

Set inside a restored 1920s boutique hotel on Nachmani Street, it suits food-focused travelers and special occasions. Booking is rated Easy, making it more accessible than its credentials suggest.

Ynyshir is Gareth Ward's restaurant with rooms near Machynlleth in Wales.

Pujol is a restaurant in Mexico City's Polanco neighborhood.

Aragu at Velaa Private Island is the Maldives' most credentialed modern French restaurant, recognised by La Liste 2025 with 75.5 points. Accessible only to resort guests, it suits couples or small groups wanting a structured, service-led dinner rather than a casual beach meal. If you are staying at Velaa and a formal tasting experience fits your trip, book it early.

La Durée holds two Michelin stars and a 92.5 La Liste score, making it one of the most credibly decorated fine-dining destinations in the region. Chef Angelo Rosseel's French-Belgian tasting menu is built for special occasions and serious food trips, not casual dinners. Book as far ahead as possible; availability is near impossible and the restaurant is closed Sunday and Monday.

Sézanne serves French cuisine at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi.

Le Cap at the Grand Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat holds a Michelin star and La Liste recognition for its Mediterranean sourcing-driven creative menu under Chef Yoric Tièche. Open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner only, it is one of the most complete fine-dining evenings on the French Riviera; serious wine depth, a terrace setting on the peninsula, a pastry program worth staying for. Book 4–8 weeks ahead.

At £65 for lunch and £105 for dinner, The Old Stamp House is among the best-value serious tasting menus in the UK. Ryan and Craig Blackburn's cellar dining room in Ambleside delivers technically accomplished Cumbrian cooking in a relaxed, unfussy setting.

Hotel French in Tokyo often divides between grand-room ceremony and smaller chef-led counters. レ セゾン - Les Saisons - Hotel Imperial belongs to the former camp, with Thierry Voison’s classical-modern Franco-Japanese cooking backed by Tabelog Award 2026 Silver recognition, La Liste’s 2026 score of 81 points, an OAD Japan Recommended listing.

Jiang by Chef Fei is a restaurant on Tianhe Road in Guangzhou.

Gašperov Mlyn is the strongest case for traditional Slovakian cooking in the High Tatras region, earning 87 La Liste points in 2026 under chef Jozef Breza; a score that rose five points year-on-year. The intimate mill setting in Batizovce suits couples and small groups over large parties. Book one to two weeks ahead; this is a destination worth planning around.

Flaveur holds two Michelin stars and is the most credible fine dining choice in Nice. The Tourteaux brothers cook with genuine conviction, pairing local Niçois ingredients with spices from beyond the region in a way that earns independent recognition from Michelin, OAD, La Liste. Book at least four to six weeks ahead; demand consistently outpaces the small room.

Oslo's longest-running Michelin-starred restaurant earns its place at the €€€€ tier through genuine classical cooking built on Norwegian coastal produce; halibut, scallops, langoustine; in a 17th-century setting with consistently strong service. Easier to book than most at this level. The right choice for celebrations or anyone who wants classical European precision over New Nordic experimentation.

Rybtorg holds a 2025 La Liste score of 79 points and, making it one of Moscow's more consistently credentialed Russian cuisine options. Easy to book and well-placed near Patriarch's Ponds, it works for a serious dinner without the reservation pressure of higher-profile rivals. A practical choice for explorers who want depth over hype.

Flocons de Sel is Emmanuel Renaut's restaurant in Megève, France.

Naro delivers serious Modern Korean cooking from inside Rockefeller Center; a Michelin Plate recipient, OAD Top 100 North America (2025), and Pearl Recommended. The tasting menu format in the main dining room is the reason to go; the bar offers a la carte access at lower commitment. Booking is currently Easy relative to peers in New York's Korean fine dining tier.

é by José Andrés is Las Vegas's most rigorously structured tasting menu, earning consecutive OAD top-40 North America rankings (2023–2025). Dinner only, Tuesday through Saturday, with two seatings per night. At $$$ pricing with a 160-selection Spain-focused wine list, it rewards food and wine enthusiasts who want the full arc of Spanish molecular cuisine; not a casual night out.

Le Jasmine is a Chinese restaurant in Casablanca with a 2025 La Liste ranking (75pts) and Opinionated About Dining recognition; an unusual combination in North Africa. If you want Chinese cooking at a validated level while in Casablanca, this is the straightforward choice.

Le Champignon Sauvage has been delivering serious Anglo-French cooking in Cheltenham for over 35 years, with La Liste recognition (82.5pts in 2025) and a wine list priced more generously than comparable London restaurants. The fixed-price format runs Wednesday to Saturday only; book at least three to four weeks ahead. At ££££, it is the strongest case for a destination meal in the Cotswolds.

Paris's only cha-kaiseki restaurant, Chakaiseki Akiyoshi holds a Michelin star and; earned through a 16-seat omakase counter that draws directly on Japanese tea ceremony tradition. Book well in advance; this is a hard reservation. The format suits pairs and small groups for special occasions, not large parties or walk-in visits.

Sons & Daughters is a restaurant on 18th Street in San Francisco.

daGorini ranks #112 in Europe (OAD 2025) and scores 87 points with La Liste; serious credentials for a small restaurant in the Apennine hills of Romagna. Compared to similarly awarded Italian destinations, it is notably easier to book and offers progressive cooking rooted in local game, freshwater fish, Mora Romagnolo pig. A genuine detour worth making.

Topper's at The Wauwinet holds an AAA Five Diamond rating and a La Liste ranking, making it Nantucket's most credentialed fine-dining option for a destination dinner. The wine list; 1,550 selections, 20,000 bottles deep; is serious by any measure. Open seasonally May through October; resort casual dress; easy to book outside peak summer weekends.

Votum holds two Michelin stars and consecutive La Liste recognition at 81 to 82 points, placing it among Germany's most serious creative kitchens. Chef Jun Lee operates from Hannah-Arendt-Platz in central Hanover, where the menu structure itself carries the editorial weight of the restaurant's ambition. At €€€€ pricing, this is Hanover's most demanding table, one of its most rewarding.

Yoshino is currently the most critically validated Japanese tasting counter in New York City, ranked #1 in North America by Opinionated About Dining in 2025 and holding a Michelin star. The omakase format is theatrical and precise, built around a hinoki counter sourced from a 300-year-old tree and knives crafted by a Saga Prefecture master. Booking is hard; plan well ahead and target weeknights.

Le Clos des Sens is a restaurant and hotel in Annecy, France.

Gion Nishikawa is a restaurant in Kyoto's Higashiyama Ward.

Two consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmand awards and a La Liste score of 83 points make Enoteca the most credentialed Italian restaurant in Liège at the €€ price tier. Chef Michael Pawlik runs a wine-led kitchen that earns critical approval without the price tag to match. Booking is easy, the value is clear, dinner is the sitting to prioritise.

Colline Ciociare holds a Michelin star and a La Liste score above 78 points in a small hill town 60km from Rome. Chef Salvatore Tassa's vegetable-forward tasting menu; five or seven courses, Thursday to Sunday only; justifies the drive and the €€€€ price for a serious special occasion dinner. Book four to six weeks out; the limited weekly schedule fills quickly.

Lux Lucis, housed in the Principe Forte dei Marmi hotel, delivers La Liste-ranked modern Italian cooking with Emilian roots under chef Valentino Cassanelli. The rooftop aperitif, open kitchen, coastal views make it the strongest case for a special dinner in Forte dei Marmi. Booking is easier than the awards profile suggests.

Auberge de l'Ill is a restaurant and hotel in Illhaeusern, Alsace.

Chef Hidefumi Namba's omakase counter in Tokyo Midtown Hibiya holds multi-year Tabelog recognition for single-degree rice-and-neta temperature control. JPY 40,000–49,999 lunch or dinner, 12 seats total, reservation-only. Easier to book than some peers, quieter than most, the private room handles four for celebrations.

Kadota has appeared on the La Liste Top Restaurants list in both 2025 and 2026, scoring 77 points in its most recent entry, making it the clearest reason to plan a dedicated food trip to Daylesford. The Australian Farmhouse approach means the experience shifts meaningfully with the seasons, which rewards return visits. Booking is easy relative to peers like Brae, making it one of the more accessible entries into serious regional Australian cooking.

Acqua is Phuket's leading Italian fine-dining address, holding a Michelin Plate (2025), La Liste recognition at 81 points (2026), and a Star Wine List White Star. Chef Alessandro Frau's Sardinian-inflected cooking with premium European imports justifies the ฿฿฿฿ price point for a special occasion. Book 1–2 weeks ahead; peak season (December–February) warrants earlier reservations.

Two Michelin stars, a La Liste top-restaurant ranking, a monastery setting in the Monferrato hills make Locanda Sant'Uffizio Enrico Bartolini one of Piedmont's most credentialled special-occasion restaurants. Chef Gabriele Boffa's regional cooking is technically accomplished and deeply rooted in local tradition. Book as far ahead as possible; this is a Near Impossible reservation with limited dinner windows Tuesday through Friday.

Arnolfo is Gaetano Trovato's restaurant in Colle di Val d'Elsa, Tuscany.

Dum Pukht at ITC Maurya is New Delhi's most decorated address for classical Awadhi dum cooking, ranked #89 on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2025. Book it for a special occasion dinner where formality and culinary tradition matter more than contemporary inventiveness. Reservations are extremely difficult to secure; plan well in advance.

Chefs Warehouse at Tintswalo Atlantic earns its La Liste 2025 ranking (75pts) and with a plant-forward South African menu and an Atlantic Ocean setting on Chapman's Peak. Book for summer evenings when the light and seasonal produce both peak. Easiest to book among Cape Town's top-tier restaurants, the strongest case for a celebration meal outside the city centre.