We're Smart World Top Restaurants 2025: The Full List — Page 6

CORE is Clare Smyth's restaurant in Notting Hill, London.

Book Alexandre Couillon for a serious Noirmoutier meal when technical cooking matters more than casual seaside ease. Cross-shop La Marine if the brief is high-budget creative seafood, or La Maison des Toqués for a more practical farm-to-table alternative.

A Michelin one-star address in Obernai built around Alsatian permaculture produce and a 1,700-label natural wine list. Chef Thierry Schwartz holds the Officer's title in France's Order of Agricultural Merit; the sourcing credentials are real. Book hard in advance; this is the strongest choice in Obernai for food and wine enthusiasts willing to commit to a set menu format at €€€€.

Book BionBo for a focused Girona dinner with We're Smart World 2025 three-radish recognition, especially if plant-forward credibility matters more than a fully signposted price or cuisine category. For clearer price tiers, cross-shop Normal or Pocavergonya; for a more formal €€€ peer, compare Divinum or SiNoFos.

Elders is a Michelin Guide-listed organic bar-restaurant in Gent, operating at the €€ price tier with a market-led vegetable-forward menu., it delivers credentialed cooking at a fraction of what comparable Gent restaurants charge. Easy to book and well-suited to solo diners or pairs at the bar.

Maison Caillet holds a Michelin star and is run by a Meilleur Ouvrier de France in a 19th-century Normandy auberge with its own working kitchen garden. At €€€€, it delivers a place-specific, vegetable-forward creative menu that justifies a destination trip; book four to six weeks ahead minimum and request lake-view terrace seating.

Holding a Michelin Plate, Apicius delivers seasonal, produce-led modern cooking at the €€€ tier in a calm El Pla del Real dining room. It is one of the most credentialed tables in València that does not require months of advance planning; book one to two weeks out and ask about the plant-based EM Green menu when you reserve.

Book Al Sufra for an easy, hotel-based meal on The Pearl when the occasion matters more than chasing a specific cuisine brief. It is a stronger dine-in choice than a takeout or delivery pick, and it works well as a low-friction celebration or hosted-meal option in Doha.

Enowa Yufuin combines kaiseki dining, on-site botanical gardens, and private onsen access in a single eco-resort setting in Oita Prefecture. Chef Tashi Gyamtso's vegetable-forward menus draw from daily harvests, recognized by the We're Smart Movement. It's the most coherent special-occasion option in Yufuin for guests who want the meal and the stay to be one continuous experience.

Loco runs a 16-course surprise tasting menu built around micro-seasonal Portuguese ingredients and a zero-waste sourcing philosophy; no menu preview, no a la carte option. Chef Alexandre Silva's kitchen ranked #396 in Europe on the Opinionated About Dining list in 2025. Book here if you want a kitchen that makes the decisions; go to Belcanto if you need to see the menu first.

Jampa is the clearest farm-to-table choice in Phuket: a Michelin Green Star holder (2024 and 2025) and OAD Asia #187 (2025), led by chef Rick Dingen from a garden that supplies the kitchen daily. Book the Jampa Experience tasting lunch, or the Saturday Hideaway wood-fire lakeside lunch for a special occasion. Priced at ฿฿฿ and easy to book.

Ranked #57 on Opinionated About Dining's 2025 Casual North America list and holder of a Star Wine List #1 ranking in New York, Estela earns its $$$$ price tier through ingredient-led Mediterranean cooking and a 795-bottle wine list overseen by a dedicated Wine Director. Book three to four weeks out for weekend dinner; walk-ins are not a reliable strategy here.

Shigetsu serves shojin-ryori; the vegetarian cuisine of Buddhist monks; inside the UNESCO World Heritage grounds of Tenryuji Temple in Arashiyama. Consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmand awards (2024 and 2025) confirm the food delivers well above its ¥¥ price point. For a calm, culturally grounded meal in Kyoto without a kaiseki-level spend, it is a clear yes.

A focused Arles pick for a special-occasion meal with a plant-forward signal, backed by We're Smart World 2025 recognition at 4 Radishes. Choose it for a date, anniversary, or composed dinner where the food identity matters; cross-shop Chardon for a lower-spend Modern Cuisine option or Les Maisons Rabanel for a higher-priced creative meal.

Aux petits oignons holds a Michelin star for the second consecutive year (2024–2025) and is the serious dining address in Jodoigne, Brabant Wallon. Chef Stéphane Lefebvre cooks Modern French food with strong local product and genuine attention to vegetables, all at €€€ pricing that makes it one of Belgium's more accessible one-star experiences. Book ahead; this fills up.

Mirabelle delivers a panoramic view of Rome few restaurants can match, combined with classical Italian cooking that holds a Michelin Plate and OAD Classical ranking. At €€€€, the setting justifies the spend if a sunset dinner overlooking St Peter's and the Gianicolo is what you are after; though for food-first ambition, Il Pagliaccio edges it on the plate.

Ferri is the Ghent pick for a calmer, seasonal dinner with vegetable-forward credibility rather than a loud group night. Its We're Smart World 2025 2 Radishes recognition makes it most appealing for diners who want produce-led cooking and a quieter room; cross-shop Mission Masala for more energy or Restaurant Sin for another serious Ghent dinner.

Saffron is the Lăng Cô choice for a more focused resort dinner, especially for travelers who care about ingredient-led cooking and external recognition. It is better suited to couples and small food-focused groups than to casual, flexible meals; compare Azura, Moomba, or The Market Place if the night calls for something easiergoing.

The Restaurant is a restaurant at The Dolder Grand in Zürich.

A Michelin Bib Gourmand holder for 2024 and 2025, HYGGE Brasserie & Bar operates from Hotel Landhaus Flottbek in Hamburg's leafy Klein Flottbek district, roughly 25 minutes from the city centre. The kitchen anchors its menu in farm-to-table sourcing, including a dedicated plant-forward 'Farm & Field' menu, with across nearly a thousand reviews.

L'Enclume is a restaurant in Cartmel, Cumbria.

Magdalena is a restaurant on Rickenbachstrasse in Schwyz.

A strong Ghent choice for a composed special-occasion meal, especially if vegetable-conscious cooking matters. The We're Smart World 2025 2 Radishes recognition gives it a clearer quality signal than many casual peers, while easy booking makes it less stressful than a harder-to-secure celebration table.

De Librije is a restaurant in Zwolle, Netherlands.

Botrini's is Athens's most compelling argument for a suburban detour: a Michelin-starred, Greek-Italian tasting menu in a converted school in Halandri, open until midnight Tuesday to Saturday. Book three to four weeks out for the chef's table or outdoor terrace. At €€€€, the price is justified by independent recognition and a kitchen that takes vegetables as seriously as it does land and sea.

Venta Moncalvillo is a restaurant in Daroca de Rioja, Spain.

Kasteel Heemstede is a 17th-century castle restaurant outside Utrecht where chef Ollie Schuiling's OAD Top 600-ranked cooking is the real draw. The kitchen focuses on technically precise, protein-forward dishes with an exceptional wine list (Star Wine List White Star, 2025). Booking is easy and the setting makes it one of the stronger special-occasion options in the Netherlands.

Essence works for a quieter Koh Samui special-occasion meal, especially if a produce-led kitchen matters more than a broad seafood or casual Thai format. Cross-shop Baan Suan Lung Khai for clearer seafood value, Jahn for a more polished resort-style dinner, and Aow Thai for a simpler Thai meal.

Book Bloei - Flora Batava if vegetable-led cooking and sourcing credibility matter more than a formal trophy-restaurant format. Its We're Smart World 2025 2 Radishes recognition makes it a stronger fit for produce-focused diners than for guests looking for classic luxury cues or a published tasting-menu brief.

Dirt Candy is Amanda Cohen's Michelin-starred vegetable tasting menu on the Lower East Side; a genuinely hard reservation that earns its place in New York's top tier. The fixed menu changes seasonally, the room runs lively rather than formal, and the kitchen treats vegetables with the same technical rigour most chefs reserve for protein. Book four to six weeks out minimum.

Atelier Gist is a Michelin Plate-recognised creative restaurant in the village of Goeferdinge, within the Flemish Ardennes. At €€€€, it delivers refined, vegetable-forward cooking in a serene rural setting that is significantly easier to book than comparable restaurants in Ghent or Brussels. A credible choice for a special-occasion dinner outside the city.

Narisawa is a restaurant in Minamiaoyama, Tokyo.

ABCV is the strongest plant-based option in Flatiron, operating under Jean-Georges Vongerichten's group with an OAD ranking and a 2022 Discovery Award. It covers breakfast through dinner seven days a week. Booking is easy, the setting suits a date or business meal, and there is no closer competitor at this level in the neighbourhood.

A Michelin-starred Relais & Châteaux inn in Boismorand, roughly two hours from Paris, with a 17th-century dining room, a serious wine cellar, and a kitchen that holds a 4-radish We're Smart rating for its plant-forward approach. Best suited to overnight celebratory visits; book four to six weeks ahead for weekend dinner. Dinner over lunch, always.

Beyla is the Carlsberg Byen pick for diners who want a more considered, vegetable-led dinner rather than a casual pizzeria or a formal destination tasting-menu night. Its We're Smart World 2025 2 Radishes recognition gives it a clearer produce-focused signal than many nearby options, though groups wanting a simpler cuisine label may prefer Surt or Restaurant Dolores.

Brighton Restaurant is a practical Brussels pick for business meals, low-key celebrations, and weekday dining near the European Quarter. The draw is convenience and a calm, service-led setting, supported by a We're Smart World 2025 2 Radishes recognition; cross-shop if you need a clearly defined cuisine or price-led value call.

Panaille is Bordeaux's clearest value case at the €€ tier: a Michelin Bib Gourmand (2025) neighbourhood restaurant running a daily market-sourced fixed menu with a choice between traditional and plant dishes. Every seat fills on weekday lunchtimes. Book before you arrive, not on the day.

Kontrast is a restaurant on Maridalsveien in Oslo.

June is a smart Halle (Saale) dinner pick when the group wants something more considered than a casual fallback, with 2025 We're Smart World 3 Radishes giving it a clear plant-forward credibility signal. Skip it for brunch or a quick daytime meal; aim for dinner, dress smart casual, and treat the current menu direction as the reason to go.

La Source is a good Aix-en-Provence pick for a polished special-occasion meal when the setting matters as much as the cooking. Its 2026 Relais Chateaux Award and We're Smart World 2025 1 Radish recognition give it stronger credibility than many softer Provence dining options, but diners wanting a clearly defined cuisine format should compare it with Le Art or Kaiseki - Château de la Gaude.

't Nonnetje is a restaurant on Vischmarkt in Harderwijk.

Italie là-bas holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand (2024) and Michelin Plate (2025) at the €€€ price point; making it one of Avignon's most compelling value calls. The kitchen takes a vegetable-forward approach to Italian cooking, with technically considered dishes that consistently. Book a few days ahead outside peak season; extend to two weeks during the Avignon Festival.

Should you book Ladurée in Paris? Yes for an easy Champs-Élysées stop, a polished sweet-led break, or a low-pressure special occasion. Look elsewhere if the priority is counter seating, chef interaction, or a full restaurant meal with stronger value signals.

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

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

Book AlpiNN if the meal is part of a Kronplatz day and you want Alpine seasonal cooking with a serious chef’s point of view. The value is in the summit setting, Cook the Mountain format, and cultural context beside LUMEN, not in speed or off-premise convenience. For takeout-style flexibility, choose a town-based Bruneck option instead.

Arrels holds a Michelin star and an OAD Europe Top 200 ranking (#187, 2025) in the old town of Sagunt, 30 minutes from Valencia. Chef Vicky Sevilla's three tasting menus; rooted in local Valencian produce and served inside a 16th-century stone building; deliver serious fine dining at €€€, making it one of the clearest value propositions in the region.

Hof van Cleve is Floris Van Der Veken's restaurant in Kruisem, Belgium.

A Michelin Guide-selected vegetable-forward kitchen in Paris's Latin Quarter, La Table de Colette brings a northern European clarity to produce-led cooking at the €€€ price point. With easy booking, it is a practical choice for a focused, quieter dinner; particularly if you want a room that holds its character into the late evening.

Dame Augustine is a Michelin Plate-recognised address in Paris's 13th arrondissement that delivers modern, vegetable-forward cooking at the €€ price tier; making it one of the more practical value decisions in the city for diners who take produce-led cuisine seriously. With a parallel vegetarian menu endorsed by We're Smart, it is easy to book and consistently delivers.

Anoah works for a Zürich date night or small celebration if vegetable-led cooking and ingredient sourcing are part of the draw. Its 3 Radishes from We're Smart World 2025 give it a credible produce-focused signal, but diners who want a clear cuisine label or published price cue should compare it with Mesa or Stapferstube da Rizzo first.

Seven Swans is Frankfurt's only Michelin-starred 100% plant-based restaurant, earning consecutive stars in 2024 and 2025 alongside a maximum five-radish rating from the We're Smart Green Guide. At €€€€, it delivers the ambition of the city's top-tier kitchens with less formality than its French-leaning peers. Book three to four weeks out minimum; this one fills fast.

La Pyramide - Maison Henriroux is a restaurant on Boulevard Fernand Point in Vienne.

Maison Kei in Gotemba is the clearest case for a destination French meal outside Tokyo: five consecutive Tabelog Bronze Awards, private rooms for 2–8 guests, and a Mount Fuji view at lunch. Dinner runs JPY 20,000–29,999 per person; lunch is meaningfully cheaper. Booking is straightforward by Japanese fine-dining standards, making it the practical choice for a special occasion in Shizuoka.

Local de Ensayo holds a Michelin Plate (2024 and 2025) and, making it the most considered creative dining choice in central Murcia. Three tasting menus; from Tradición to the ambitious Desfibrilador; give you genuine flexibility at the €€€ tier. Book here for a special occasion when you want real kitchen ambition without Madrid-level booking difficulty.

Prairial holds consecutive Michelin stars (2024–2025) and a 4.7 rating from 662 reviews, making it one of Lyon's most reliable creative fine dining choices. Chef Gaëtan Gentil's daily-changing menu focuses on local fish and vegetables with a natural wine list of 1,200-plus references. Book at least three to four weeks ahead and note there is no vegetarian menu option.

Book Ithaki for a polished Vouliagmeni meal where Riviera atmosphere and flexible timing matter more than a tightly defined tasting format. It is a better fit for couples, visiting friends, and coastal plans than for diners seeking a chef's-counter experience. Matsuhisa Athens is the stronger alternative when a more defined dining identity is the priority.

Book Fat Veggies when the table wants a vegetable-forward meal in Eixample without the pressure of a formal tasting-menu night. The 2025 We're Smart World 3 Radishes recognition is the clearest reason to take it seriously, especially for groups looking for a lighter Barcelona dinner.

Le Musee IDEA is Sapporo's most decorated French restaurant; a 12-seat, reservation-only counter by Chef Makoto Ishii with Tabelog Bronze Awards in 2024, 2025, and 2026, and an OAD Japan ranking of #225 in 2025. Dinner runs JPY 40,000–49,999 per head; lunch is JPY 30,000–39,999. A serious wine-and-sake program and a kitchen focused on fish make it the right choice for food-driven visitors to Hokkaido.

Xoma works for a composed Miraflores dinner, especially for a date, celebration, or business meal where atmosphere matters. Its We're Smart World 2025 1 Radish recognition gives it a clearer pull for diners interested in produce-led cooking, though menu, price, and wine-list specifics should be checked before making wine the focus of the night.

BEARD is worth targeting if a Nagasaki trip can absorb the Unzen detour and the meal is the main plan. The We're Smart World 2025 4 Radishes recognition gives it a clear sustainability-led signal; for quick value or easy city-center dining, Houraku or A Burgers Cafe will be simpler choices.

Lienzo is the strongest case for a special occasion dinner in central València at the €€€ tier. Chef María José Martínez builds modern Mediterranean menus around seasonal Valencian produce, with a kitchen known for precise technique and a signature affinity for honey and apiculture. Michelin Guide listed, easier to book than peers, and well-suited to parties of two or four.

Nadia Sammut's garden-driven creative kitchen outside Cadenet is the most compelling gluten-free fine dining in Provence, holding a Michelin Plate and OAD Classical in Europe recognition. At the €€€€ tier, commit to the tasting menu; the kitchen's logic only reads in full. Booking difficulty is rated Easy, making this achievable without months of lead time.

CYCLE by Mauro Colagreco earns its Michelin star with a prix fixe menu built around four natural themes; roots, leaves, flowers, fruits; executed through Mirazur-trained cooking and Japanese produce. At ¥¥¥¥, it is one of Tokyo's stronger cases for modern French fine dining, with a three-time Star Wine List programme and a seasonal structure that makes returning worthwhile.

Principe Leopoldo is Lugano's most established fine dining address, with chef Dario Ranza bringing three decades of French-Italian cooking to a lakeside setting that justifies the €€€€ price point. Michelin Plate recognition in both 2024 and 2025, combined, makes this the lowest-risk special occasion booking in the city.

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

HAJIME is a restaurant in Osaka founded in 2008.

Mume is a restaurant on Siwei Road in Taipei's Da'an District.

Terram is a sensible Girona booking when the brief is smart, local, and lower-friction than the city's destination dining chase. The useful signal is We're Smart World 2025 recognition with 3 Radishes, which points toward a produce-aware kitchen, but pricing and menu format are not listed, so it suits flexible diners more than planners who need every detail fixed.

Gia is worth booking when the group wants polished Italian food with a serious plant-forward angle, not just another pasta night. At $$$, the value is strongest for mixed-diet dates, small celebrations, and diners who want flexibility without giving up richness, drinks, or a proper restaurant feel.

Tokidoki works if the draw is ingredient-led cooking rather than a known chef, signature dish, or luxury format. Its We're Smart World 2025 recognition with 2 Radishes makes it a stronger fit for diners who care about vegetables and sourcing than for groups that need every detail fixed in advance.

Villa Feltrinelli is a restaurant on Via Rimembranza in Gargnano, Lake Garda.

A relaxed Sant Gervasi-Galvany bistro for diners who care more about natural wine, conversation, and Catalan-leaning small plates than ceremony. At $40 per person, it works well for lunch, dinner, dates, and after-work meals, but it is less suited to groups, children, or anyone seeking a tasting-menu occasion.

Zappaz has relocated from Leuven to Holsbeek but the cooking has not lost a step: two consecutive Michelin Plates (2024–2025) and back that up. At €€€ per head, the tapas-style format built on French technique and global flavour makes it one of the stronger special-occasion options in the Flemish Brabant area. Booking is straightforward.

JINBO MINAMI AOYAMA holds consecutive Michelin Selected recognition and for Chef Yoshinaga Jinbo's farm-sourced Italian cooking in Minami-Aoyama. At ¥¥¥, it sits below Tokyo's starred Italian tier while delivering vegetable-forward precision that rewards return visits. Book if produce-driven Italian is your format; look elsewhere if you want broader European fine dining.

Altatto Bistrot is Milan's most accessible entry point into serious vegetarian fine dining: a Michelin Plate 2025 recipient at €€ pricing, run by three chefs who trained in the tradition of Joia. The tasting menu format, intimate converted-bakery room, and seasonally driven kitchen make it the clear choice for plant-based cooking in the city without the €€€€ commitment of Milan's starred tier.

Oan Tafel holds back-to-back Michelin Plates (2024–2025) and in the Frisian village of Wergea. At €€€, it delivers a principled Dutch Cuisine tasting menu; including a fully plant-based option that is specifically recommended; at a price tier below most of its Michelin-recognised peers. Easy to book and worth the detour.

Les Années Folles is a good Antwerp pick when the brief is a calm, produce-led meal rather than a flashy dining room. The key trust signal is We're Smart World 2025 recognition with 3 Radishes, making it especially relevant for diners who care about vegetables, fruit, and seasonality. Lunch suits business meals; dinner suits a quieter celebration.

Book La Guinguette for an unhurried daytime meal in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, especially if the trip is built around markets, antiques, and river-side pacing. Its We're Smart World 2025 1 Radish recognition gives food-minded travelers a reason to shortlist it, but Le Vivier, Le Petit Henri, and La Balade des Saveurs are clearer fits when price tier or cuisine style needs to be pinned down in advance.

Book UUU if you want a focused weekend meal in Berlin with enough recognition to justify planning around its limited schedule. It is a better fit for smaller, quieter meals than for groups or diners who need full menu certainty in advance. Cross-shop Ernst for a more serious modern German meal and Julius for clearer value.

Publiek holds a Michelin star in both 2024 and 2025, runs a vegetable-forward modern kitchen built on direct producer relationships, and sits at the €€€ tier; making it one of Gent's best-value fine dining options at its level. Chef Olly Ceulenaere's whole-plant sourcing philosophy produces light, precisely flavoured dishes with strong internal logic. Book three to four weeks out minimum; this is a hard reservation.

A Michelin-starred Italian contemporary restaurant set in a resort in the Lazio countryside, roughly 40 km southeast of Rome. The kitchen draws heavily on the on-site garden and regional Lazio traditions, with a standout vegetable menu available on request. Book the outdoor lawn seating in summer well in advance; it is seasonal, limited, and the most in-demand option the restaurant offers.

De Kas holds a MICHELIN Green Star and grows around 300 varieties of vegetables, herbs, and fruit across its on-site greenhouse and a Beemster Polder nursery, serving a daily-changing set menu from what was harvested that morning. Booking is easy relative to its recognition level. Visit late spring through summer for the garden terrace and the widest seasonal range.

Rotonde is Rotterdam's strongest argument for plant-forward cooking at a moderate price: two consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmands (2024–2025) and a 4-Radish We're Smart Green Guide rating at €€ pricing. Booking is easy, the credentials are genuine, and it delivers more quality per euro than anything in the city's €€€€ tier.

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

French Connection is a practical Franschhoek pick when convenience matters: central Huguenot Street, daily service, and an easier booking profile than the higher-commitment village restaurants. Choose it for a relaxed lunch or dinner between wine-country plans; choose Le Coin Français, Protégé, Epice, or Le Quartier Français when the meal itself is the main reason for the trip.

Le Débonnaire works when you want an easy, flexible Paris 13th option rather than a tightly scripted destination meal. Its We're Smart World 2025 1 Radish recognition is the main trust signal; the better use case is casual daytime or low-pressure evening dining, not a special-occasion booking built around known signatures.

Kris is a good Kasterlee pick for a calm return meal, especially if the We're Smart World 2025 four-radish recognition matters to you. Choose Sunday lunch for a tighter plan or dinner when the evening can carry the occasion; compare Seir, Potiron, and KAN10 if cuisine style or price clarity is the deciding factor.

La Colombe ranked 49th on the World's 50 Best Restaurants in 2024 and is one of the hardest tables to secure in South Africa. Chef James Gaag's vegetable-forward tasting menu, served on a wine estate above Constantia Nek with views over the valley and sea, earns the difficulty. Book well ahead and ask about the dedicated vegetable menu.

Villa Aida is a two-Michelin-starred Italian restaurant in Wakayama's Iwade, ranked #36 in Japan by Opinionated About Dining (2025). Chef Kanji Kobayashi's seasonal course menu draws on over 300 vegetable varieties grown on-site. At JPY 20,000–49,000 per head for 16 seats, it is a serious special-occasion booking for diners willing to make the trip south of Osaka.

Il Flauto di Pan earned its 2020 Michelin star with Campanian creative cooking served on one of the Amalfi Coast's most quietly dramatic terraces, inside Villa Cimbrone. Dinner only, hard to book, and priced at €€€€; but if you are planning a special occasion in Ravello, this is the clearest recommendation in the category.

Teible is a smart $$ modern-cuisine booking in Dubai for diners who want a food-focused meal without moving into splurge territory. Its 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand and We're Smart recognition make the value case stronger, especially for an arts-district lunch or dinner. Go for the cooking and calmer setting, not for a drinks-first night.

Onyx Műhely holds a Michelin Plate (2024 and 2025) and, offering both classic Hungarian and fully plant-based tasting menus from a landmark address on Vörösmarty tér. Booking is straightforward for a restaurant at this price tier. The formal, quiet room makes it a reliable call for special occasions and group dinners.

Club Gascon held a Michelin star and has anchored the South West French small-plates format in London since 1998 under Pascal Aussignac. At ££££, the seasonal menu, knowledgeable service, and wine and tea pairings justify the price for food-focused diners. Lunch Wednesday through Friday is the best value entry point; book three to four weeks ahead.

Neon is Lier's only Michelin-starred restaurant, earning its star in 2024, and it is the hardest table to book in the area. Chef Nils Proost runs five micro-seasonal set menus built around local vegetables, North Sea fish, and zero-waste creativity. At €€€, it delivers better value than comparably starred rooms in Antwerp. Book three to four weeks out minimum.

Laurent, set in Louis XIV's former hunting lodge on Avenue Gabriel, delivers seasonal classical French cooking under chef Mathieu Pacaud in one of Paris's most distinctive dining rooms. Ranked #409 in Opinionated About Dining's 2025 Classical Europe list, it's the right choice for a second or third Paris visit; easier to book than the headline rooms, with no meaningful quality compromise.

DAR is a Michelin Bib Gourmand-recognised plant-based restaurant in Zurich's Wiedikon district, running a Spanish-Moroccan sharing menu at an accessible €€ price point. Back-to-back Bib Gourmand recognition in 2024 and 2025, and a communal format make it the strongest value-for-money plant-based option in the city.