Star Wine Lists 2026: The World's Best Restaurant Wine Lists — Page 2

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

Country Terrace in Għajnsielem holds the Star Wine List #1 ranking for 2026 and a World of Fine Wine 2-Star Accreditation, making it the clearest recommendation on Gozo for a wine-serious lunch. The terrace overlooks Comino island. Book if you are spending time on Gozo and want a meal built around a properly curated list rather than the view alone.

Aleia is a tasting menu restaurant inside the Catalan Modernisme landmark Hotel Casa Fuster on Passeig de Gràcia, earning a Star Wine List White Star in 2026 and ranked #311 in Europe by Opinionated About Dining. The wine program is one of the strongest at this price tier in Barcelona, with a notable by-the-glass selection. Booking is easier than most €€€€ peers, making it a practical first choice for serious food and wine explorers.

Ark is Copenhagen's most credentialed plant-based restaurant: a Michelin Plate, 5 Radishes from Opinionated About Dining, the top Star Wine List ranking in the city three years running. Chef Brett Lavender's refined Nordic approach to vegan cooking sits at €€€, one tier below Geranium and Alchemist, is considerably easier to book than either. For food and wine explorers, this is the clearest plant-based recommendation in Scandinavia.

Saddle is a restaurant on Calle de Amador de los Ríos in Madrid.

Rekondo is the strongest case for traditional Basque asador cooking in San Sebastián if you prioritise wine depth over tasting-menu theatre. With a 98,500-bottle cellar ranked by Star Wine List and cuisine pricing well below the city's €€€€ tasting-menu tier, it delivers serious value; provided you plan around the August closure and the Mount Igueldo location.

Freia is Nantes' most complete special-occasion restaurant: a Michelin star earned in 2025, the #1 and #2 Star Wine List rankings for the same year, a creative kitchen under Philip Pretty that moves with real conviction. At €€€ it delivers more dimension than most comparably priced addresses in the city. Book four to six weeks ahead minimum; availability tightened sharply after the star was announced.

Michael's Genuine holds a 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand and the Star Wine List #1 ranking in Miami; an unusually strong credential pairing at $$$ pricing. For contemporary American cooking with serious wine depth in the Design District, this is where the value-to-quality ratio is clearest. Book a week ahead for dinner; the wine list alone justifies the reservation.

Jennie Wine Bar is a practical Adelaide CBD pick for a relaxed wine-led night, especially dates, catch-ups, small celebrations. Its Star Wine List recognition gives it more credibility than a generic drinks stop, while the easy booking profile makes it useful when more planned-ahead venues are full.

Ta-nnin is worth shortlisting for a wine-led Antwerp evening, especially if the plan is a flexible second stop rather than a full restaurant booking. Star Wine List recognition in 2024 is the main trust signal; cross-shop Bar Burbure, Henry's Bar, HET ARCHIEF, Bar Julien, Wijnbistro Goddaard if you want a more clearly defined bar format.

Søllerød Kro is a restaurant on Søllerødvej in Holte, Denmark.

Vineum holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand for 2024 and 2025, a World of Fine Wine 2-Star Accreditation, three Star Wine List placements; all at the €€ price point. That combination makes it one of Rotterdam's clearest value calls for a wine-forward dinner. Five minutes from Centraal station and easy to book, it works as a special-occasion anchor before a wider evening on Witte de Withstraat.

Soirée is worth booking for a polished, wine-led drink in Business Bay, especially if you want hotel-level ease without fighting for a table. Treat it as a premium drinks stop rather than a bargain round or dinner-first venue. Star Wine List recognition is the main trust signal, easy booking makes it useful for first-timers or last-minute plans.

Chez Fifi is the Upper East Side's most wine-serious French room; a 1,200-selection list with back-to-back Star Wine List recognition and a 3-Star World of Fine Wine accreditation backs up the $$$$ price point if you engage the cellar. The kitchen delivers reliable classic French. Book two to three weeks ahead minimum; the dozen-table room fills fast.

FZN by Björn Frantzén is a restaurant at Atlantis The Palm in Dubai.

Claud is a European-style bistro in New York City's East Village.

Trèsind Studio is an Indian fine-dining restaurant at St. Regis Gardens on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.

De Librije is a restaurant in Zwolle, Netherlands.

Pétard is a smart Paris 11th pick for a wine-led date, birthday, or informal special occasion, especially if the meal can stay in wine-bar territory. The 2025 Star Wine List recognition is the main reason to book; choose somewhere more restaurant-structured if the food needs to carry the whole night.

Hallingstuene is Geilo's most awarded dining address, with three Star Wine List recognitions (2021, 2024, 2026) that mark it as a serious wine-led destination in the Norwegian mountains. Book two to four weeks ahead depending on the season. It is the first reservation to make when planning a stay in Geilo, ahead of accommodation if possible.

Zarathustra Meyhane on Thorvald Meyers gate is Oslo's most credentialled wine list in a neighbourhood setting, earning Star Wine List recognition in both 2024 and 2026. The meyhane format; Turkish tavern, small plates, wine-led pacing; makes it a strong pick for solo diners and returning visitors who want a serious glass without a tasting-menu commitment. Easy to book by Oslo standards.

Ranked #27 on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants in 2025 and holding a Michelin Plate, Ms. Maria & Mr. Singh delivers a genuine Mexican-Indian fusion concept at ฿฿฿; one tier below Bangkok's most expensive tasting menus, but punching well above that price point. Book as far ahead as possible; this is one of the hardest reservations in the city.

The Lobby Fizeaustraat holds back-to-back Star Wine List recognition (2024 and 2026), making it one of the more credentialed wine destinations in Amsterdam's eastern Watergraafsmeer district. Book here if a serious, professionally curated wine list in a low-key neighborhood setting is the priority. Food-first diners seeking a tasting menu should look to central Amsterdam alternatives instead.

Ossiano is a restaurant at Atlantis The Palm in Dubai.

Restaurant Babylon has earned Star Wine List recognition in 2023, 2024, 2026, making it one of Copenhagen's most consistently recognised wine destinations. Booking is straightforward compared to the city's tasting-menu heavyweights, the Gyldenløvesgade address draws a local, wine-serious crowd. Book here if the list matters as much as the plate.

ES:SENZ is a restaurant at Das Achental in Grassau, Germany.

freyja. holds two consecutive Michelin Plates (2024–2025) and was ranked the number-one wine list in Sweden by Star Wine List in 2024, with sommelier Ellen Frantzén overseeing the program. At €€€, it sits a tier below most Stockholm fine-dining peers in price but not in ambition. Booking is easy by Stockholm standards; one to two weeks ahead is usually enough.

Tuju is a restaurant in São Paulo's Jardim Paulistano neighborhood.

Grus Grus is a smart Stockholm pick when the plan is a wine-first date or an easy early-evening stop, not a full restaurant showcase. Star Wine List recognition gives it credibility, easy booking makes it useful when you want a serious glass without planning weeks ahead.

Oh Dear is the right Oslo pick when wine matters more than a full dinner brief. Star Wine List recognition gives it a stronger signal than a generic drinks stop, easy booking makes it useful for dates, small celebrations, or a flexible pre- or post-dinner glass.

Cafe Vivant works for an evening wine-led meal in Menlo Park, especially for a date or small celebration where wine credibility matters. It is less useful if the group needs a clearly defined cuisine, price point, or chef-driven format before committing.

Buer holds the Star Wine List #1 ranking for 2024 and 2025, making it the most wine-serious venue in Odda and one of the most decorated in remote Norway. Booking is rated Easy, but summer fills fast around Trolltunga season. If you are travelling the Hardangerfjord and care about what is in your glass, this is worth planning around.

Shang Shi delivers serious Cantonese cooking at a €€ price point from a Michelin Plate-recognised kitchen, paired with one of Estonia's most impressive wine lists: 550 selections, four consecutive Star Wine List rankings in 2025, a Wine Director who clearly knows what she is doing. Book when you want food-and-wine pairing to be the point of the evening, not just an afterthought.

Row on 5 is a British restaurant on Savile Row in London.

Pic Beau-Rivage Palace is a restaurant at Beau-Rivage Palace in Lausanne.

Ely Wine Bar is the Dublin 2 pick when the night should revolve around wine rather than cocktails or pub energy. Star Wine List recognition gives it a credible signal for bottle-led dates, client drinks, small celebrations, especially when conversation matters more than a high-volume room.

Akira Back at W Dubai on Palm Jumeirah holds a 2025 Michelin Plate and the Star Wine List #1 ranking for Dubai. The Japanese contemporary kitchen layers Korean and international influences across a fifth-floor room with terrace views of the city skyline. Book three to four weeks out for weekend dinners; the alcove seating and terrace are worth requesting at reservation.

Alter Torkel holds a Michelin Plate and while staying firmly in the €€ price range; a combination that is hard to find in Swiss Graubünden wine country. The kitchen runs on regional sourcing tied to the Bündner Herrschaft, the wine list earned a Star Wine List number one ranking in 2021. Book for a wine-forward dinner; ask about the current seasonal menu when you reserve.

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

A practical Stockholm wine-bar pick for a low-friction first round rather than a full-night production. Savant Bar is strongest for early evening conversation, flexible plans, drinkers who want wine confidence without hotel-bar formality or a cocktail-room agenda.

Opened by Swedish Chef of the Year 2012 Klas Lindberg, Portal is Stockholm's strongest case for a restaurant that earns equal billing on food and wine. The Star Wine List #1 ranking in both 2024 and 2025 is the headline credential, but the modern Nordic kitchen holds its own. Booking is easy by Stockholm standards, the bistro format rewards repeat visits.

Warsaw's most credible steakhouse, Butchery & Wine holds consecutive Michelin Plates (2024–2025) and the Star Wine List #1 ranking for 2026; all at the €€ price point. After fifteen years, it remains the clearest answer for serious meat and wine in the city, booking is easy enough to make it a reliable fallback for groups and special occasions alike.

Book Simon Wine Emporium for an easy central Stellenbosch wine stop rather than a full estate outing. It suits first-timers who want flexibility, a wine-focused setting, a town-centre base before dinner or between tastings; choose Dornier Wine Estate or La Motte Wine Farm instead if vineyard atmosphere is the main priority.

One White Street is a restaurant on White Street in Tribeca, New York City.

Umberto a Mare is the strongest case for a special dinner in Forio: Michelin Plate-recognised seafood, a 1,500-label cellar ranked #1 by Star Wine List 2026, a setting beneath the Church of Soccorso that is hard to match on the island. At €€€, the tasting menu is best in high summer, but shoulder-season visits offer similar quality with easier booking.

Casa Tua Cucina is the most practical Italian option in Brickell, with a White Star wine list and Opinionated About Dining Top 400 recognition. Open daily 9 am–11 pm and easy to book, it works for business lunches, dates, low-key celebrations without the reservation friction of Miami Beach Italian alternatives.

Lido Restaurant and Champagne Bar at The Surf Club is a bar at The Surf Club in Surfside, Florida.

Bar Nîmes is Stockholm's Vasastan wine bar with back-to-back Star Wine List recognition in 2023 and 2026; a credentialed stop for serious wine drinkers who want depth over atmosphere. Easy to book relative to the city's dining scene, it works best as a focused evening wine session rather than a full dinner. Go with a specific ask and let the list do the work.

Nolla holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand (2024, 2025) and a Star Wine List #1 ranking at a €€ price point; making it the clearest value decision in Helsinki dining. The zero-waste kitchen sources locally and runs late on weekends (midnight Fridays and Saturdays), which is rare for a restaurant at this level. Book it for a late dinner when most of the city's serious kitchens have already closed.

Villa 32 is Taipei's most accessible private hot spring retreat, managed by Relais & Châteaux and rated 4.6 across 3,360 reviews. Adults-only with private thermal pools five minutes from Xin Beitou MRT, it is the right call for couples or solo travellers who want serious quiet and consistent service. Book two to three weeks out for weekend visits in cooler months.

Griggeler Stuba is a restaurant in Oberlech, Austria.

Riviera is Riga's most convincing argument that Michelin-recognised quality and easy booking can coexist. Three consecutive Michelin Plates (2024–2026), and a Star Wine List-awarded wine programme make it the default recommendation at the €€ tier. Mediterranean dishes, accessible format, relaxed atmosphere; book it without hesitation.

Alchemist is a Copenhagen fine-dining restaurant combining gastronomy with art, performance, visual installations.

La Subida is the benchmark regional-cuisine stop in the Collio wine corridor, earning two Star Wine List honours for 2026 and running since the 1960s. The kitchen bridges Friulian and Slovenian tradition at €€€; fairly priced given the cellar depth. Book weekend lunch to anchor a wine-country day, or dinner if you are staying locally.

Ett Hem is a converted Arts and Crafts townhouse in Östermalm that functions as both a luxury hotel and a fine dining restaurant; ranked #157 in OAD's Top European Restaurants for 2025 and among Stockholm's top wine programs four years running. The residential format makes it one of the city's better choices for a long, unhurried dinner that extends well into the evening.

Diva at Constance Lemuria is the strongest choice for a wine-focused dinner on Praslin, backed by four Star Wine List recognitions for 2026 and a World's Best Wine Lists 3-Star Accreditation. It suits couples and small groups celebrating a milestone more than casual diners. Book directly through the resort and confirm availability ahead of peak Indian Ocean season.

Finca Cortesin is a resort near Casares, Málaga.

Grand Majestic Sichuan brings OAD-recognised Sichuan cooking to a striking Shanghai-era room in Landmark Central, managed by Black Sheep Group. With one of Hong Kong's top-ranked wine lists for a Chinese restaurant and easy bookings by Central standards, it is the strongest case for Sichuan at a special-occasion register in the city.

The Clove Club is Isaac McHale's restaurant at Shoreditch Town Hall in London.

Hotel Bristol's Bristol Grill holds Star Wine List's #1 Oslo ranking two years running and a two-star World of Fine Wine accreditation; making it the strongest hotel restaurant wine program in the city. The classical brasserie setting suits a long, wine-led dinner, booking is easy. If wine depth drives your decision, this is the Oslo answer.

Frances Vinbar is Oslo's strongest case for Mediterranean and Middle Eastern small plates at the €€ price point; Michelin Bib Gourmand in both 2024 and 2025, with the city's top-ranked wine list to match. Chef Tzahi Anidjar's all-day wine bar in Frogner is the clearest recommendation for first-timers who want serious food and wine without the commitment of Oslo's tasting-menu circuit.

The Dorchester is the right London splurge when formal Mayfair polish, Park Lane positioning, a high-confidence stay matter more than chasing value. Book it for business travel, milestone trips, or a classic luxury-hotel atmosphere; cross-shop 45 Park Lane for a more contemporary Dorchester Collection feel or London Hilton on Park Lane for a more pragmatic location-first stay.

Ancestrale is worth choosing when the brief is wine, conversation, a lower-effort Vesterbro night rather than a cocktail-heavy crawl. Star Wine List recognition gives it a useful quality signal, but the smarter booking is for two people or a small group starting the evening, not for diners seeking a full restaurant substitute.

Henne Kirkeby Kro is a restaurant on Strandvejen in Henne, Denmark.

A wine-first Potts Point pick for dates, small groups, low-noise catch-ups. Dear Sainte Éloise has Star Wine List recognition, so it makes more sense for wine drinkers than for anyone chasing a cocktail show or a food-first booking.

A Michelin Bib Gourmand hotel-restaurant in Bizau, Vorarlberg, with back-to-back Bib recognition in 2024 and 2025 and two Star Wine List number-one finishes. The kitchen runs on produce from its own organic gardens, the garden dining setting is the main event. At €€ pricing, it delivers serious credentials without fine-dining costs; one of the better-value stops in the Austrian Alps.

AUYL is the strongest case for a destination meal outside Almaty's city centre: a Soviet-era yurt at 1,700 metres in the Tian Shan foothills, open-fire neo-nomad cooking by chef Ruslan Zakirov, a wine list ranked #1 by Star Wine List in 2026. Named to Tatler Asia's Best Restaurants 2025, it is the booking for food and wine travellers who want their meal to reflect where they actually are.

Koefoed holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand at a single euro-sign price tier, making it Copenhagen's most practical case for serious eating without the tasting-menu commitment. The coal-cellar setting, Bornholm-island produce focus, a Bordeaux wine list that ranked first on Star Wine List in 2021 give it real depth. Booking is easy; go for lunch smørrebrød first, dinner next.

Geneva's strongest value case for Italian dining, Osteria della Bottega holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand (2025) and a Star Wine List number-one ranking at the €€ price tier. Fresh pasta and a well-above-average wine programme in a chic industrial room in the old town. Book ahead; it fills consistently and walk-ins are not reliable.

Nuri Steakhouse brings Korean culinary technique to a high-end Texan beef program in Uptown Dallas, with sourcing from 44 Farms, Blue Branch Ranch, HeartBrand Akaushi. The wine list holds a Star Wine List triple ranking for 2026 and a White Star accreditation. Book it for a special occasion when you want a steakhouse with a defined point of view.

Bistecca on Dalley Street is Sydney's most committed Tuscan steakhouse; one menu, one hero dish, a phone-locker policy that means you are there to eat. The bistecca alla Fiorentina, grilled over ironbark and charcoal, is the reason to book. Service has been inconsistent in 2025, but the food and atmosphere hold up. Star Wine List White Star (2021) recognised.

Bank Hotel is a strong Stockholm pick when you want a central, polished stay with credible luxury recognition rather than a large resort-style property. Book early if rates are close to other upper-tier city hotels; cross-shop if you need bigger rooms, loyalty-program certainty, or a more formal grand-hotel experience.

Tatler's Best New Restaurant in Hong Kong for 2025 and placed in the city's Best 20, Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic brings three-Michelin-star pedigree to a spectacular high-floor room above Central's Landmark. The six- or eight-course French tasting menu, with Japanese influences, makes it one of the most credentialled special-occasion bookings in Hong Kong right now.

A Michelin Plate French-Japanese restaurant in Osaka's Kita Ward, Les Souvenirs offers producer-sourced seasonal cooking with artisan tableware and a Star Wine List-recognised wine program, all at ¥¥¥ pricing. Booking difficulty is low compared to Osaka's starred competition, making it one of the most accessible serious French options in the city for a special occasion.

The IFTM Educational Restaurant on Mong Ha Hill holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand for 2024 and 2025 and delivers authentic Macanese cooking at $$; making it the clearest value option for food-focused visitors who want to eat away from the casino strip. Easy to book, practically priced, backed by Star Wine List recognition.

Público works when you need an easy, central Eixample dinner rather than a hard-to-book destination meal. The case is strongest for dates, small celebrations, visitor-friendly plans where location matters; cross-shop Robata or Carnal Steakhouse if the group wants a clearer cuisine focus.

BORD holds a Michelin Plate (2024 and 2025) and back-to-back Star Wine List #1 rankings at a €€ price point; one of Stockholm's stronger value propositions for Mediterranean cooking. Based at the former Agrikultur address on Roslagsgatan, it is the right call for a special occasion that does not require a €€€€ commitment. Booking is straightforward; reserve ahead for weekends.

Brasserie Draken holds two Star Wine List awards (2024 and 2026), making it Gothenburg's clearest choice when wine is the priority for a special occasion or late evening. Booking is easy by city standards, the brasserie format suits late arrivals better than most tasting-menu rooms. Go for the list; pair it with a date night or business dinner.

Moretti is a husband-and-wife Italian-Belgian kitchen in central Hasselt, earning back-to-back Michelin Plates and three consecutive Star Wine List awards. The evening menu is vegetable-forward and seasonally driven; the afternoon format offers a lower-commitment entry point. Book a week or two out; availability is relatively easy for the price tier.

Vintage is a farmhouse restaurant in Kontich, fifteen minutes from Antwerp, with a Michelin Plate (2024 and 2025) and three consecutive years as Star Wine List #1 in Belgium. Priced at €€€ with Easy booking, it is the most accessible route into serious modern cuisine and wine in the Antwerp-south corridor. Book when you want a destination dinner without the full city commitment.

Hardy's Verandah at Mount Lofty House in Crafers holds three Star Wine List awards for 2026, making it the strongest wine-focused fine dining option in the Adelaide Hills. The heritage verandah setting, proximity to regional producers, boutique five-star surroundings justify the price for a special occasion dinner. Book one to two weeks ahead; booking difficulty is rated easy.

Dôme holds a Michelin star and consecutive #1 Star Wine List rankings in Belgium, making it the strongest combined kitchen-and-cellar option in Antwerp at the €€€€ tier. The French-focused menu under chef-owner Frédéric Chabbert is precise without being ceremonial. Book well ahead; this is one of Antwerp's harder reservations to land.

Ristorante del Lago in Bagno di Romagna is worth the mountain drive for its Star Wine List-recognised cellar; nearly 1,600 labels at a €€€ price point; and a kitchen focused on local game, mushrooms, trout. Closed Monday and Tuesday, with short weekday lunch windows, so plan your slot carefully. Best for wine-serious diners who want a regionally grounded meal away from the city.

Felix Trattoria is Evan Funke's Abbot Kinney trattoria and the most consistently decorated Italian restaurant in Los Angeles; ranked in Opinionated About Dining's Casual North America list three years running and holding Star Wine List's #1 spot for 2024. Easier to book than its reputation suggests, with a pasta program that rewards multiple visits and a wine list that goes deeper than most Venice restaurants.

Les Résistants - La Table holds a Michelin Plate and three consecutive Star Wine List top-three rankings in 2025, all at a €€ price point that is rare for this level of recognition in Paris. The wine program is the headline draw, booking is rated Easy. A strong choice for a special occasion dinner without the €€€€ commitment.

E & G works for a casual wine-led group night in Stockholm, especially for four people who want flexibility rather than a formal dinner structure. The Star Wine List recognition gives it credibility, but the pitch is practical: go when wine is the point, not when the group needs a fully defined restaurant plan.

Aux Quatre Coins du Vin is worth using as a wine-first Bordeaux stop, especially later in the evening when dinner-led venues are less useful. Go for a date or small-group nightcap if the priority is drinking well rather than a defined food program; choose ComplanTerra or Cornichon instead when food needs to carry the booking.

Liath is a restaurant on Main Street in Blackrock, Dublin.

Restaurant JM is the most wine-serious fine-dining option on Sylt, with a 3-Star World of Fine Wine accreditation, 1,595 selections in inventory, a kitchen built around North Sea regional sourcing. At $$$ per head for dinner, it's a clear choice for a special occasion on the island; particularly for guests who want the wine list to carry the evening as much as the food.

Einstein Gourmet is a restaurant on Berneggstrasse in St. Gallen, Switzerland.

8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana is an Italian restaurant at Galaxy Macau.

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

Lore Bistroo holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand for 2024 and 2025, a Star Wine List number one for 2023; all at a €€ price point. Located in Tallinn's Port Noblessner waterfront district, it is the right call for a lively dinner or late-evening meal without the cost or formality of the city's tasting-menu options. Booking is easy and advance notice of a few days is usually sufficient.

A Michelin Plate holder for 2024 and 2025, Gaijin brings Middle Eastern and Asian cooking to Bulevardi at €€€ pricing, with the Star Wine List #1 award (2023) signalling a drinks program that punches above the city norm. Booking is easy relative to Helsinki's Nordic fine-dining competition. The Saturday 3:00 pm opening is the optimal slot for a relaxed, wine-focused meal.