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    Le Taillevent, Paris, France

    Le Taillevent

    Paris, France

    Restaurant

    Le Taillevent is a restaurant on Rue Lamennais in Paris.

    Restaurant Haerlin, Hamburg, Germany

    Restaurant Haerlin

    Hamburg, Germany

    Restaurant

    Restaurant Haerlin is a restaurant at Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten in Hamburg.

    Harvest, McKinney, United States

    Harvest

    McKinney, United States

    Restaurant

    Harvest is McKinney's most credentialed dining room, holding consecutive Michelin Plates in 2024 and 2025 alongside a La Liste Top Restaurants 2025 score at the $$ price tier. For a special occasion dinner in the northern Dallas suburbs, it delivers inspector-verified quality at a fraction of what a starred room would cost. Booking is straightforward and the historic downtown setting adds to the experience.

    Sushi Sakai, Fukuoka, Japan

    Sushi Sakai

    Fukuoka, Japan

    Restaurant

    Sushi Sakai is Fukuoka's strongest argument for a dedicated sushi booking: Tabelog Gold across six of the past eight years, a La Liste score of 97 in 2026, a 12-seat counter with multilingual reservations that makes high-level Japanese omakase accessible to international visitors. Budget JPY 50,000–79,999 per head at dinner and book well in advance.

    Harutaka, Tokyo, Japan

    Harutaka

    Tokyo, Japan

    Restaurant

    Harutaka is a restaurant in Ginza, Tokyo.

    桂语山房高级餐厅 GuiYuShanFang, Hangzhou, China

    桂语山房高级餐厅 GuiYuShanFang

    Hangzhou, China

    Restaurant

    GuiYuShanFang holds back-to-back La Liste placements (76–77 pts, 2025–2026) and delivers Chinese cuisine at a consistent level that most Hangzhou restaurants cannot match on credentials alone. The Xihu setting on Manjuelong Road adds context without demanding formality, making it the stronger call over Hangzhou House or Jie Xiang Lou when the meal genuinely matters. Booking is rated Easy, but reserve ahead for weekends in spring or autumn.

    La Peca, Lonigo, Italy

    La Peca

    Lonigo, Italy

    Restaurant

    La Peca holds two Michelin stars and a 93-point La Liste ranking in a small Veneto town; and earns both. Chef Nicola Portinari's kitchen runs a serious à la carte and tasting menu format backed by a ~2,000-label wine cellar. At €€€€, booking is Near Impossible; plan months ahead for weekends. For the Veneto at this level, there is no closer alternative.

    Da Vittorio, Brusaporto, Italy

    Da Vittorio

    Brusaporto, Italy

    Restaurant

    Da Vittorio is a restaurant and hotel in Brusaporto, Italy.

    The Yeatman Gastronomic Restaurant, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

    The Yeatman Gastronomic Restaurant

    Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

    Restaurant

    The Yeatman is a restaurant at The Yeatman hotel in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal.

    Онегин Дача - Onegin Dacha, Rostov, Russia

    Онегин Дача - Onegin Dacha

    Rostov, Russia

    Restaurant

    Onegin Dacha is Rostov-on-Don's strongest case for Russian traditional cuisine, holding La Liste recognition at 75-76 points across two consecutive years alongside from over 1,600 diners. Easy to book and centrally located, it is the right call for a celebratory dinner or a serious first meal in the city.

    Forum, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

    Forum

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

    Restaurant

    Forum holds three Michelin stars and ranks #17 on OAD Asia 2025, making it one of Hong Kong's most decorated Cantonese restaurants. At the $$$$ price point, it rewards diners who are fully committed to the tasting menu format; the lunch option offers better value for return visitors. Book four to six weeks out minimum; this is not a walk-in restaurant.

    Alinea, Chicago, United States

    Alinea

    Chicago, United States

    Restaurant

    Alinea is Grant Achatz's modernist restaurant in Chicago.

    Sixpenny, Stanmore, Australia

    Sixpenny

    Stanmore, Australia

    Restaurant

    Sixpenny is one of Sydney's most considered fine dining choices for a special occasion: 34 seats, one sitting per night, La Liste Top Restaurants recognition in both 2025 and 2026. Chef Daniel Puskas runs a set menu format in a relaxed Stanmore room that punches well above its neighbourhood setting. Book several weeks ahead; walk-ins are not realistic.

    STAY by Yannick Alléno, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    STAY by Yannick Alléno

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Restaurant

    STAY by Yannick Alléno is a restaurant at One&Only The Palm in Dubai.

    The Kitchin, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    The Kitchin

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Restaurant

    The Kitchin is a restaurant in Leith, Edinburgh.

    Maison Aribert, Saint-Martin-d'Uriage, France

    Maison Aribert

    Saint-Martin-d'Uriage, France

    Restaurant

    A two-Michelin-star creative kitchen in the French Alps, Maison Aribert is the right choice for a special occasion dinner built around Christophe Aribert's produce-first philosophy. With consecutive Michelin stars (2024–2025) and a La Liste top-100 ranking, it earns the €€€€ price point; but book months ahead and know that vegetables and fruit, not meat and fish, are the focus.

    CODA Dessert Dining, Berlin, Germany

    CODA Dessert Dining

    Berlin, Germany

    Restaurant

    CODA Dessert Dining is a restaurant on Friedelstraße in Berlin.

    La Villa, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

    La Villa

    Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

    Restaurant

    Set inside a colonial-era villa in Thảo Điền, La Villa is Ho Chi Minh City's most formally French dining address, recognised by a Michelin Plate in both 2024 and 2025 and listed in La Liste's Top Restaurants with 75 points. Red velvet curtains, a grand chandelier, garden terrace seating frame a carefully curated wine list and classical French cooking under Chef Benjamin Chrétien.

    Le Pré Catelan, Paris, France

    Le Pré Catelan

    Paris, France

    Restaurant

    Le Pré Catelan is a restaurant in the Bois de Boulogne in Paris.

    The Green Table, Seoul, South Korea

    The Green Table

    Seoul, South Korea

    Restaurant

    The Green Table is one of Seoul's more accessible fine dining options; Michelin Plate-recognised, La Liste-listed, priced at ₩₩₩ in a city where comparable quality often costs more. Chef Kim Eunhee's French-Korean cooking foregrounds vegetables, herbs, flowers with notable delicacy. Easier to book than most peers, worth returning to for the counter experience.

    Kyubey, Tokyo, Japan

    Kyubey

    Tokyo, Japan

    Restaurant

    A La Liste-recognised edomae sushi counter in Ginza. Kyubey offers serious omakase sushi at one of Tokyo's most accessible top-tier counters; no impossible booking window required. The right choice for a first omakase experience, a special occasion dinner, or a business meal where the room and the craft both need to deliver.

    Fasano, São Paulo, Brazil

    Fasano

    São Paulo, Brazil

    Restaurant

    Fasano is São Paulo's most credentialed contemporary Italian at the $$$ price point, holding a Michelin Plate and an OAD Top 33 South America ranking in both 2024 and 2025. Chef Luca Gozzani runs a seasonally rotating menu in a formally appointed room in Cerqueira César. Book for special occasions or Sunday lunch; skip if you want Brazilian cuisine or a casual setting.

    Edulis, Toronto, Canada

    Edulis

    Toronto, Canada

    Restaurant

    Edulis is a restaurant on Niagara Street in Toronto.

    sein, Karlsruhe, Germany

    sein

    Karlsruhe, Germany

    Restaurant

    Among Karlsruhe's small tier of destination restaurants, sein holds two Michelin stars and an 81-point La Liste rating for 2026, placing it among Germany's more closely watched modern cuisine addresses. Chef Gaëtan Morvan leads a kitchen that operates on tight reservation windows and a format designed for full commitment. Planning ahead is not optional here, it is the starting point.

    MAK, Maribor, Slovenia

    MAK

    Maribor, Slovenia

    Restaurant

    MAK is Maribor's most ambitious restaurant and the clearest reason to plan a serious meal in Slovenia's second city. Chef Ben Baehrend's creative kitchen holds a Michelin Plate (2024, 2025) and a La Liste Top Restaurants ranking, with confirming the quality is consistent. At €€€€, booking is surprisingly straightforward; a practical advantage over comparable award-level restaurants elsewhere in Central Europe.

    Alexander, Pädaste, Estonia

    Alexander

    Pädaste, Estonia

    Restaurant

    Alexander holds the strongest fine dining credentials on Muhu Island, with consecutive Michelin Plate awards and back-to-back La Liste Top Restaurants recognition. At €€€€, it is the natural anchor for any serious food itinerary across Estonia's western islands. Booking is straightforward, but plan ahead for summer travel when island capacity is at its tightest.

    Le Sarkara, Courchevel, France

    Le Sarkara

    Courchevel, France

    Restaurant

    Le Sarkara holds two Michelin stars and a Les Grandes Tables du Monde designation in Courchevel 1850, with a La Liste score that jumped eight points to 83 in 2026. Chef Sébastien Vauxion's creative tasting menu format is among the most technically serious in any French ski resort. Book well ahead of your trip; this is a near-impossible reservation during peak ski season.

    Ryunique, Seoul, South Korea

    Ryunique

    Seoul, South Korea

    Restaurant

    Ryunique holds consecutive Michelin Plate recognition, La Liste placement, two appearances on OAD's Asia ranking; all at a ₩₩₩₩ price tier that is comparatively easy to book. Chef Tae Hwan Ryu's innovative Korean menu rotates seasonally, making a return visit in a different quarter the most reliable way to experience distinct cooking. For Gangnam's fine dining tier, it delivers consistent credentials without the booking friction of Seoul's top-tier rooms.

    Bo.TiC, Corçà, Spain

    Bo.TiC

    Corçà, Spain

    Restaurant

    Bo.TiC is a restaurant on Avinguda Costa Brava in Corçà, Catalonia.

    Le Mousso, Montréal, Canada

    Le Mousso

    Montréal, Canada

    Restaurant

    Le Mousso is one of Montreal's most consistently recognised creative French restaurants, holding a 2025 Michelin Plate and an OAD Top 212 North America ranking. It operates Thursday to Saturday only, 6–10 pm, at 1025 Ontario St E. Book it for an intimate, food-focused dinner; the three-night schedule means slots go fast, but booking difficulty is rated Easy with advance planning.

    Woven by Adam Smith, Ascot, United Kingdom

    Woven by Adam Smith

    Ascot, United Kingdom

    Restaurant

    Woven by Adam Smith is a restaurant at Coworth Park in Ascot.

    LA Vie by thomas bühner, Taipei, Taiwan

    LA Vie by thomas bühner

    Taipei, Taiwan

    Restaurant

    LA Vie by Thomas Bühner is Taipei's strongest case for European contemporary fine dining with a serious wine program: 470 selections, a dedicated sommelier, a Michelin Plate backed by a rising La Liste score. Book three to four weeks out for weekends. Best suited to special occasions and business dinners where wine and service formality matter as much as the food.

    La Table de Yoann Conte, Veyrier-du-Lac, France

    La Table de Yoann Conte

    Veyrier-du-Lac, France

    Restaurant

    La Table de Yoann Conte is a restaurant in Veyrier-du-Lac.

    Shoukouwa, Singapore, Singapore

    Shoukouwa

    Singapore, Singapore

    Restaurant

    Shoukouwa is Singapore's most decorated sushi counter, holding two Michelin stars and an 84-point La Liste score in 2026. Chef Nishida Kazumine delivers Edomae-style omakase at a genuinely Tokyo-comparable level. Book six to eight weeks out minimum; availability is structurally limited and this is one of the hardest reservations in the city.

    Rote Wand Chef's Table, Lech, Austria

    Rote Wand Chef's Table

    Lech, Austria

    Restaurant

    Rote Wand Chef's Table holds two Michelin stars and 94 La Liste points; consistent across 2024 and 2025; making it the most credentialled table in the Arlberg. Chef Julian Stieger runs an intimate chef's table format where the wine program is as serious as the cooking. Near-impossible to book and priced at €€€€, but the right call for food and wine enthusiasts who treat this as a destination meal.

    La Tana Gourmet, Asiago, Italy

    La Tana Gourmet

    Asiago, Italy

    Restaurant

    La Tana Gourmet is the strongest case for a special occasion meal on the Asiago plateau; a Michelin-starred, fixed tasting menu built around intense flavours without salt or sugar. Chef Alessandro Dal Degan explains every course personally, the drinks programme is a serious pairing rather than an add-on. Book hard in advance; this is not a walk-in venue.

    Costes, Budapest, Hungary

    Costes

    Budapest, Hungary

    Restaurant

    Costes is Budapest's most consistently recognised modern tasting menu restaurant, with La Liste and OAD credentials backing up a seven-course format led by chef Tiago Sabarigo. The predominantly Hungarian wine program, guided by a knowledgeable sommelier, is a specific reason to choose it over same-tier peers. Book one to two weeks ahead; open Wednesday to Saturday, dinner only.

    Fleur de Sel, Novi Slankamen, Serbia

    Fleur de Sel

    Novi Slankamen, Serbia

    Restaurant

    A winery restaurant 60 kilometres from Belgrade with La Liste recognition (86pts, 2026), a 500-label wine list anchored in Champagne, Burgundy, Bordeaux, tasting menus built around Serbian and Adriatic produce. The drive is the point; this is the most credible destination dining option in the Novi Slankamen area, the wine program alone justifies the journey for serious wine travellers.

    Huset, Mexico City, Mexico

    Huset

    Mexico City, Mexico

    Restaurant

    Huset is a credible tasting-format booking in Roma Norte for food-focused travelers who want internationally recognized Mexican cooking without the booking friction of the city's most-competed tables. Chef John Tesar's American fine-dining background shapes a menu that appeals most to diners curious about technique-driven Mexican cooking.

    La Case Pitey, Saint-Louis, Réunion

    La Case Pitey

    Saint-Louis, Réunion

    Restaurant

    La Case Pitey is a strong Saint-Louis pick when the goal is French Creole cooking with a local sense of place. Book it for a date, family celebration, or visitor-host meal; compare elsewhere if you want a more formal French gastronomic format or a clearer price structure before committing.

    Bernard Loiseau, Saulieu, France

    Bernard Loiseau

    Saulieu, France

    Restaurant

    Bernard Loiseau in Saulieu holds two Michelin stars and a 91-point La Liste score across back-to-back years, backed by Les Grandes Tables du Monde recognition and. Book four to six weeks out minimum, with eight weeks needed for weekends or peak Burgundy season. Lunch (12:00–13:00, Tuesday to Saturday) is the smarter entry point for most visitors.

    Cenador de Amós, Villaverde de Pontones, Spain

    Cenador de Amós

    Villaverde de Pontones, Spain

    Restaurant

    Cenador de Amós is Jesús Sánchez's restaurant in Villaverde de Pontones, Cantabria.

    Widder Restaurant, Zürich, Switzerland

    Widder Restaurant

    Zürich, Switzerland

    Restaurant

    Widder is a restaurant on Widdergasse in Zürich.

    Broth by André Chiang at Mizumi - Wynn Macau, Macau, Macau

    Broth by André Chiang at Mizumi - Wynn Macau

    Macau, Macau

    Restaurant

    Broth by André Chiang at Mizumi inside Wynn Macau is a credentialed Chinese dining destination on the Macau Peninsula, scoring 89 points on La Liste 2026; up from 84.5 the year before. For food-focused travellers who want chef-driven Chinese cooking with a verifiable critical track record, this is one of the more purposeful bookings in the city.

    daní maison, Ischia, Italy

    daní maison

    Ischia, Italy

    Restaurant

    daní maison is a restaurant on Via Montetignuso in Ischia.

    Petri, Stockholm, Sweden

    Petri

    Stockholm, Sweden

    Restaurant

    Petter Nilsson's intimate New Nordic tasting-menu restaurant in Östermalm holds consecutive Michelin Plate recognition and OAD top-European rankings. The small, quiet room suits special occasions for two, the seasonally rotating menu is at its strongest in autumn. Booking is straightforward by Stockholm fine-dining standards; reserve one to two weeks ahead.

    Guy Savoy, Las Vegas, United States

    Guy Savoy

    Las Vegas, United States

    Restaurant

    Guy Savoy at Caesars Palace is Las Vegas's most formally structured French tasting experience, scoring 95 points on La Liste in both 2025 and 2026 and holding a top-3 Star Wine List ranking. Booking is easier than the reputation suggests; 2 to 3 weeks out for weekends. Plan your entire evening around it: no shows, no rush.

    Madonnina del Pescatore, Marzocca, Italy

    Madonnina del Pescatore

    Marzocca, Italy

    Restaurant

    Madonnina del Pescatore is a restaurant on Lungomare Italia in Marzocca.

    Taverne zum Schäfli, Wigoltingen, Switzerland

    Taverne zum Schäfli

    Wigoltingen, Switzerland

    Restaurant

    Taverne zum Schäfli is a restaurant on Oberdorfstrasse in Wigoltingen.

    Seizan, Tokyo, Japan

    Seizan

    Tokyo, Japan

    Restaurant

    Seizan is a restaurant in Ginza, Tokyo.

    Wana Yook, Bangkok, Thailand

    Wana Yook

    Bangkok, Thailand

    Restaurant

    Wana Yook is Bangkok's strongest argument for a Thai contemporary tasting menu at ฿฿฿: Michelin-starred, ranked #47 on Asia's 50 Best (2025), and set inside a 100-year-old colonial house that makes the evening feel like an occasion in itself. Book four to six weeks out minimum; this one fills fast.

    L'Abattoir, Vancouver, Canada

    L'Abattoir

    Vancouver, Canada

    Restaurant

    L'Abattoir is Gastown's most consistently decorated dinner destination; 15 years of French-technique Pacific NW cooking, a 275-bottle wine list, a bar worth booking on its own. Reserve two to three weeks ahead for a table; bar seats offer more flexibility and include the kitchen's signature Pacific oyster during happy hour. Closed Mondays.

    Via Veneto, Barcelona, Spain

    Via Veneto

    Barcelona, Spain

    Restaurant

    Via Veneto is a restaurant on Carrer de Ganduxer in Barcelona.

    L'Escaleta, Cocentaina, Spain

    L'Escaleta

    Cocentaina, Spain

    Restaurant

    L'Escaleta is a restaurant in Cocentaina in inland Alicante.

    Gaspar's, Vilnius, Lithuania

    Gaspar's

    Vilnius, Lithuania

    Restaurant

    Gaspar's is Vilnius's only Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant serving Indian-influenced, Goan-Portuguese cooking; and at the €€ price point, it overdelivers. With a three-time Star Wine List #1 ranking and a produce-driven menu that shifts meaningfully across the seasons, it is the strongest case in the city for returning more than once.

    L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon (USA), Las Vegas, United States

    L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon (USA)

    Las Vegas, United States

    Restaurant

    One of Las Vegas's most credible fine dining options, L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon at MGM Grand earns its Forbes Four-Star rating with classical French cooking and a counter-style format that works especially well for couples and solo diners marking a special occasion. Book hard and early; Tuesday and Wednesday closures narrow your window.

    Ten Minutes by Tractor, Main Ridge, Australia

    Ten Minutes by Tractor

    Main Ridge, Australia

    Restaurant

    Ten Minutes by Tractor is the Mornington Peninsula's most decorated wine destination, ranked among Australia's top four wine lists by Star Wine List every year from 2021 to 2026 and holding a World of Fine Wine 3-Star Accreditation. Book for Saturday or Sunday lunch if you are making the drive from Melbourne. The wine program is the main event; the Australian cooking supports it well.

    Amber, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

    Amber

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

    Restaurant

    Amber serves modern French cuisine at Mandarin Oriental The Landmark in Hong Kong.

    唐阁 Tang court, Shanghai, China

    唐阁 Tang court

    Shanghai, China

    Restaurant

    Tang Court brings Cantonese fine dining to the heart of Huangpu, backed by La Liste recognition (82 points, 2026). It's a practical choice for business dinners and group occasions where Cantonese cuisine fits the brief. Booking is rated easy, making last-minute reservations more feasible than at comparable Shanghai venues; though private room bookings warrant more lead time.

    Казах Аул - Qazaq Auyl, Almaty, Kazakhstan

    Казах Аул - Qazaq Auyl

    Almaty, Kazakhstan

    Restaurant

    Qazaq Auyl is Almaty's most internationally recognised traditional Kazakh restaurant, holding a La Liste score of 75 points in both 2025 and 2026 and backed by from over 400 diners. Book it if you want a serious, place-specific Kazakh meal rather than a fusion interpretation. Autumn and winter visits are best, when the menu is at its most seasonally complete.

    Schloss Schauenstein, Fürstenau, Switzerland

    Schloss Schauenstein

    Fürstenau, Switzerland

    Restaurant

    Schloss Schauenstein is a restaurant and boutique hotel in Fürstenau, Switzerland.

    Racine, Reims, France

    Racine

    Reims, France

    Restaurant

    Racine is a restaurant on Place Godinot in Reims.

    La Colline, Bolshoye Sareyevo, Russia

    La Colline

    Bolshoye Sareyevo, Russia

    Restaurant

    La Colline is a La Liste-recognised Russian cuisine restaurant in Bolshoye Sareyevo, Moscow Oblast, with back-to-back listings in 2025 and 2026 and. Booking is easy by Russian fine-dining standards, the out-of-town setting suits a dedicated, unhurried meal. Autumn is the strongest season for Russian produce-driven cooking at this level.

    Three on the Bund - Jean Georges Shanghai, Shanghai, China

    Three on the Bund - Jean Georges Shanghai

    Shanghai, China

    Restaurant

    Jean Georges Shanghai sits inside Three on the Bund's 1916 heritage building at 20 Guangdong Road, holding 76 La Liste points in 2026. The French-Cantonese format makes it a practical choice for business dinners and special occasions where the setting needs to carry weight. Booking is straightforward, but verify current pricing and seasonal menu focus before you arrive.

    Salt, Budapest, Hungary

    Salt

    Budapest, Hungary

    Restaurant

    Salt is one of Budapest's most focused fine dining arguments: a Michelin-starred, 15-course tasting menu built on foraged ingredients and updated Hungarian classics, served in an intimate open-kitchen room inside a boutique hotel. La Liste has rated it for two consecutive years. Book well in advance; this is a hard reservation, the vegetable menu alternative requires notice at the time of booking.

    Uliassi, Senigallia, Italy

    Uliassi

    Senigallia, Italy

    Restaurant

    Uliassi is a restaurant in Senigallia serving seafood and land-based dishes.

    DiverXO, Madrid, Spain

    DiverXO

    Madrid, Spain

    Restaurant

    DiverXO is Dabiz Muñoz's creative restaurant in Madrid.

    Providence, Los Angeles, United States

    Providence

    Los Angeles, United States

    Restaurant

    Providence is a seafood-focused restaurant in Los Angeles.

    All'Enoteca, Canale, Italy

    All'Enoteca

    Canale, Italy

    Restaurant

    All'Enoteca in Canale is Piedmont's clearest value case at the serious end of the dining spectrum: La Liste-ranked (82 pts, 2026), OAD #114 in Classical Europe (2025), and priced at €€€ where comparable Italian restaurants charge €€€€. Chef Davide Palluda's faithfully interpreted regional cooking rewards multiple visits across the seasons. Book the first-floor dining room; avoid Sundays.

    Evoka, Apizaco, Mexico

    Evoka

    Apizaco, Mexico

    Restaurant

    Easy to book and well-suited to special occasions, it offers serious cooking at a price point well below what comparable recognition costs in Mexico City. Reserve a few days ahead and go with an occasion in mind.

    Brae, Birregurra, Australia

    Brae

    Birregurra, Australia

    Restaurant

    Brae is a destination fine dining restaurant outside Melbourne where chef Dan Hunter cooks from a working organic farm on the property. La Liste awards 93 points for 2025 and 2026; the World's 50 Best ranked it number 44 in 2017. Book two to three months ahead minimum: availability is near impossible and the two-hour drive from Melbourne means you plan a day around it.

    La Marine, Noirmoutier-en-l'île, France

    La Marine

    Noirmoutier-en-l'île, France

    Restaurant

    La Marine is Céline and Alexandre Couillon's restaurant on Noirmoutier island.

    大董海参店 Da Dong - Shanghai, Shanghai, China

    大董海参店 Da Dong - Shanghai

    Shanghai, China

    Restaurant

    Da Dong Shanghai holds a La Liste 90-point score two years running, anchored by its sea cucumber sourcing and Chinese fine-dining format. Located on the fifth floor of Réel Mall on West Nanjing Road in Jing'An, it is the reliable choice for occasion dining at a documented international standard. Book for weekday lunch if you want a quieter room; the format rewards deliberate, exploratory ordering.

    Daniel, New York City, United States

    Daniel

    New York City, United States

    Restaurant

    Daniel is Daniel Boulud's modern French flagship restaurant in New York City.

    Focus - Park Hotel Vitznau, Vitznau, Switzerland

    Focus - Park Hotel Vitznau

    Vitznau, Switzerland

    Restaurant

    Focus at Park Hotel Vitznau is a serious Swiss modern dining destination on Lake Lucerne, not just a hotel restaurant. Consecutive Star Wine List recognition through 2024 and 2025 and a La Liste score of 89.5 points make it the right call for occasion dining in central Switzerland. Booking is easy relative to the quality level; arrive by lake steamer from Lucerne for the full effect.

    Sushi Sanshin, Osaka, Japan

    Sushi Sanshin

    Osaka, Japan

    Restaurant

    Sushi Sanshin is a restaurant in Chuo Ward, Osaka.

    NARA NIKON, Nara, Japan

    NARA NIKON

    Nara, Japan

    Restaurant

    A two-Michelin-star kaiseki counter in Nara city with seven consecutive Tabelog Bronze Awards and a 4.30 score. Dinner runs JPY 20,000 to JPY 29,999 per head; lunch (Wednesdays and Saturdays only) at JPY 15,000 to JPY 19,999 is the smarter first visit. Reservations by phone only, far in advance. Four minutes from Kintetsu Nara Station.

    The Belvedere, Los Angeles, United States

    The Belvedere

    Los Angeles, United States

    Restaurant

    The Belvedere is Beverly Hills' most dependable fine-dining room for meals that matter; Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star recognised, La Liste-ranked, built around a service standard that most $$$$ competitors in Los Angeles don't match. The private dining room (up to 20 guests) is the strongest group option in the neighbourhood. Book well in advance; this is not a walk-in room.

    Zeniya, Kanazawa, Japan

    Zeniya

    Kanazawa, Japan

    Restaurant

    Zeniya holds 2 Michelin Stars and a Green Star in 2025, ranking #208 on OAD's Top Restaurants in Japan. Chef Shinichiro Takagi cooks counter-side kaiseki built around Kanazawa's Sea of Japan seafood supply. Dinner-only, Tuesday through Saturday; currently easy to book, but that is changing as its critical profile rises.

    Schanz, Piesport, Germany

    Schanz

    Piesport, Germany

    Restaurant

    Schanz is a restaurant on Bahnhofstraße in Piesport, Germany.

    Hélène Darroze at The Connaught, London, United Kingdom

    Hélène Darroze at The Connaught

    London, United Kingdom

    Restaurant

    Hélène Darroze at The Connaught is a restaurant at The Connaught in Mayfair, London.

    Oncore by Clare Smyth, Barangaroo, Australia

    Oncore by Clare Smyth

    Barangaroo, Australia

    Restaurant

    Oncore by Clare Smyth, on Level 26 of Crown Sydney, is one of Australia's most consistently rated fine dining venues; 97 points from La Liste in both 2025 and 2026. Head chef Alan Stuart runs a Modern British tasting menu format with harbour views that earn their place in the experience. Book for a special occasion, dress smart, expect a long, deliberate meal.

    Reale, Castel di Sangro, Italy

    Reale

    Castel di Sangro, Italy

    Restaurant

    Reale is Niko Romito's restaurant in Castel di Sangro, Italy.

    The Planters at The Danna, Langkawi, Malaysia

    The Planters at The Danna

    Langkawi, Malaysia

    Restaurant

    The Planters at The Danna holds a La Liste 2025 score of 75.5 points, making it Langkawi's most credentialled Malaysian Fusion option. Situated within The Danna at Telaga Harbour Park, it is the strongest case for a late dinner or special occasion meal on the island. Booking is easy; confirm hours and pricing directly with the hotel before you go.

    Akelarre, San Sebastián, Spain

    Akelarre

    San Sebastián, Spain

    Restaurant

    Akelarre is the right San Sebastián booking for a focused Modern Basque meal led by Pedro Subijana, especially if the night is built around the restaurant rather than a casual pintxos crawl. Do not choose it for a guaranteed counter experience unless that seating is confirmed when booking; choose it for a composed, destination-style meal with serious recognition.

    Cail Bruich, Glasgow, United Kingdom

    Cail Bruich

    Glasgow, United Kingdom

    Restaurant

    Cail Bruich is Glasgow's Michelin-starred case for Scottish fine dining, with chef Lorna McNee delivering classical technique applied to local produce across two set menus. A hard booking on Great Western Road, open Tuesday to Saturday, at the ££££ tier; with a wine program and sommelier service that match the kitchen's ambition. Book well in advance; this room fills fast and for good reason.

    Popina, Tel Aviv, Israel

    Popina

    Tel Aviv, Israel

    Restaurant

    Popina is a La Liste-recognised Israeli cuisine restaurant in central Tel Aviv, holding 76 points in 2026 and. Booking is rated easy relative to other internationally ranked tables in the city, making it a practical choice for serious Israeli cooking without the reservation stress. Eat in rather than ordering delivery to get the experience the awards are scoring.

    Cédric Burtin, Saint-Rémy, France

    Cédric Burtin

    Saint-Rémy, France

    Restaurant

    A two-Michelin-star creative restaurant in small-town Burgundy, Cédric Burtin holds 79.5 La Liste points and a 5 Radishes rating from the We're Smart Green Guide for its plant-forward cooking. The terrace setting by water makes it one of the stronger special occasion choices in the region. Book six to eight weeks ahead; availability is limited and demand is consistent.

    Brut172, Reijmerstok, Netherlands

    Brut172

    Reijmerstok, Netherlands

    Restaurant

    A 2-Michelin-star restaurant in rural Limburg run by chef Hans van Wolde from a converted farmstead, Brut172 earns destination status through precise creative cooking, a serious alcohol-free pairing program, an architectural space that moves guests through multiple rooms. La Liste rates it 92.5 points in 2025. Book months ahead; this is Near Impossible to get into at short notice.

    Le Coquillage, Saint-Méloir-des-Ondes, France

    Le Coquillage

    Saint-Méloir-des-Ondes, France

    Restaurant

    Le Coquillage is a restaurant in Saint-Méloir-des-Ondes, Brittany.

    100/200 Kitchen, Hamburg, Germany

    100/200 Kitchen

    Hamburg, Germany

    Restaurant

    100/200 Kitchen is a restaurant on Brandshofer Deich in Hamburg.

    Miramonti l'Altro, Concesio, Italy

    Miramonti l'Altro

    Concesio, Italy

    Restaurant

    Miramonti l'Altro holds two Michelin stars and a La Liste score of 90 points, making it the most decorated dining address in the Brescia area. Chef Philippe Léveillé blends French technique with Italian classics in a formal villa setting outside Concesio. Book six to eight weeks out minimum; availability is near impossible for weekends; and do not skip the cheese cart.

    180° by Matthias Diether, Tallinn, Estonia

    180° by Matthias Diether

    Tallinn, Estonia

    Restaurant

    Tallinn's most decorated restaurant, with two Michelin stars (2024 and 2025) and a La Liste score of 90 points. At €€€€ per head and Near Impossible to book, 180° by Matthias Diether is the right choice for a serious special occasion; but plan four to six weeks ahead minimum and budget for the wine pairing.

    Gary Danko, San Francisco, United States

    Gary Danko

    San Francisco, United States

    Restaurant

    Gary Danko is a restaurant on North Point Street near San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf.

    Sühring, Bangkok, Thailand

    Sühring

    Bangkok, Thailand

    Restaurant

    Sühring is a restaurant in Bangkok founded by Thomas and Mathias Sühring.

    Farmlore, Bangalore, India

    Farmlore

    Bangalore, India

    Restaurant

    Farmlore is Bangalore's most credentialed farm-to-table tasting menu, drawing produce from 37 surrounding acres and cooking over mango wood fire. Ranked #68 on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants (2025) and scoring 76pts on La Liste 2026, it earns the 35km drive from the city centre for special occasions. Book three to four weeks ahead at minimum; availability is tight since the Asia's 50 Best ranking.

    Kaikatei, Fukui, Japan

    Kaikatei

    Fukui, Japan

    Restaurant

    Kaikatei is a 24-seat Chinese restaurant in Gifu that has held the Tabelog Bronze Award every year from 2017 through 2026, with actual dinner spend running JPY 20,000–29,999 per head. The eight-seat counter on the ground floor is the right choice for solos and pairs. Book by phone or via Pocket Concierge; last dinner order is 20:30, so plan accordingly.

    Cocina Hermanos Torres, Barcelona, Spain

    Cocina Hermanos Torres

    Barcelona, Spain

    Restaurant

    Cocina Hermanos Torres is the Torres brothers' restaurant in Barcelona.

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