2022 World's Best Wine Lists

Bourbon Steak Nashville's 34th-floor address and 3-Star World's Best Wine Lists accreditation (2026) make it one of Nashville's strongest cases for a milestone dinner. It's the right call if wine is central to the meal; the list is the most credentialed in the city at this format. Booking is easy, but come with a specific occasion in mind to justify the upper-tier price point.

Wild Ginger is a well-reviewed downtown Seattle Asian restaurant with OAD Casual recognition and a 2-Star wine accreditation; an easy booking for dinner Tuesday through Sunday until 11 pm. It does not serve lunch. The broad menu and low booking difficulty make it a practical choice for groups or solo diners who want a reliable, award-recognised room without a tasting-menu commitment.

House of Tides is Newcastle's most established fine-dining venue: a tasting-menu restaurant in a 16th-century quayside merchant's house and ranked by La Liste. Kenny Atkinson's flagship suits special occasions and milestone dinners. Book three to four weeks ahead minimum; weekend slots fill fast and walk-ins are not an option.

Waverly Inn & Garden is a 3-Star World of Fine Wine accredited dining destination in New York's West Village, built for special occasions and serious wine engagement. Booking is easier than most comparable NYC rooms, making it a practical choice when you want a considered, unhurried dinner without the weeks-out reservation battle of Midtown's top tables.

The Wharf Restaurant & Bar on West Bay Road is one of Grand Cayman's most accessible waterfront dining options and a practical choice for groups, celebrations, or weekend brunch. The open-air deck setting does real work for special occasions. Easier to book than Cayman's more tightly allocated fine dining tables, and a sensible anchor for a Seven Mile Beach day.

PRIVA in Waterkloof Heights, Pretoria holds a Best Short List of the Year South Africa 2023 recognition from Star Wine List; one of the few Pretoria lounges operating at this level of wine seriousness. The relaxed lounge format makes it accessible rather than intimidating. If a strong wine list in a low-pressure setting is what you are after, this is the Pretoria option to know.

Masso is worth booking in Manama when the priority is a polished, wine-led meal rather than a cuisine-specific craving. Dinner is the stronger play for celebrations and client meals; lunch is useful only if the timing works and the occasion is lower-pressure. Easy booking makes it a practical choice, but larger groups should confirm table fit in advance.

Chef Gal Ben-Moshe (who held a Michelin one-star at Prism in Berlin) previously ran one of Tel Aviv's most credentialed fine-dining rooms, recognised by La Liste in both 2025 and 2026 and holding a 2-Star wine accreditation. The location adjacent to the Tel Aviv Museum of Art made it a natural anchor for a serious meal in the city.

John's House holds a Michelin Star and an OAD ranking, and its £49 set lunch is among the most credible value propositions in English fine dining. Dinner runs £100–£120 per person across five or seven courses, all grounded in produce from the family's 400-acre farm. Book several weeks ahead: the restaurant operates Wednesday to Saturday only, with single lunch and dinner sittings each day.

Charley Noble is a strong central Wellington pick when the meal needs energy, wine credibility, and enough polish for a date, client dinner, or small celebration. Choose it over quieter bistro options if a lively bar-and-eatery atmosphere helps the night; look elsewhere if the occasion needs formality or a low-noise room.

The Glenturret Lalique is a restaurant at The Glenturret Distillery near Crieff, Scotland.

Aux Beaux Arts at MGM Macau is the most wine-serious French restaurant you can book easily in Macau; Star Wine List #1 for 2025 and a World of Fine Wine 3-Star Accreditation back up a 1,585-selection list strong in Burgundy and Bordeaux. The brasserie format and 1930s art deco room make it a practical choice for lunch or dinner without the booking friction of Macau's Michelin-level French rooms.

A Michelin Plate holder in Zurich's financial district, Baur's delivers reliable classic European cooking with one of the city's more serious wine lists; 650 selections, 11,000 bottles, and genuine depth in French, Swiss, and Italian labels. At the €€€ tier with easy booking, it works best for wine-focused diners and business lunches where quality matters more than creative ambition.

Soigné holds a Michelin Plate (2025) and ranked #153 on the Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Asia list in 2024, placing it in notable company for a farm-to-table address in Bussum. Chef Dennis Jong leads a kitchen that works within the €€€ tier, drawing on ingredient provenance as a structural principle.

Babbo is a Greenwich Village Italian with genuine critical traction; Opinionated About Dining ranked it #269 in North America in 2024, and its 3-Star wine accreditation means the list is worth serious attention. Pearl rates booking as Easy, which makes it more accessible than most restaurants at this level. Dinner-only, à la carte, and best for food-focused diners who want depth without tasting-menu commitment.

La Caravella is the strongest fine-dining case on the Amalfi Coast, ranked #161 in OAD Classical Europe 2025 and backed by a wine programme with White Star recognition. Sourcing drives the menu: local pezzogna, Amalfi lemons, and Agerola bread. At €€€€, it is worth booking; and easier to secure a table than its reputation suggests.

Britannia Hotel is Trondheim's most complete luxury property: a five-star Grand Dame first opened in 1870, restored in 2019 for over €100 million, and accredited at 3-Star level by the World of Fine Wine Awards. With seven food and beverage concepts, a serious wine programme, and Leading Hotels of the World membership, it is the clear choice for a special occasion stay or a multi-night food and wine itinerary in Norway.

Campton Place is strongest for a polished Union Square special occasion where the wine program matters. The World's Best Wine Lists 2022 3-Star recognition gives it a clearer reason to book than a generic hotel dining room, though diners seeking a defined cuisine identity or casual value should compare nearby alternatives first.

Trèsind is one of Dubai Marina's most credible options for progressive Indian cooking, holding a Michelin Plate for 2024 and 2025 and a 4.6 rating from nearly 2,800 reviewers. At the $$$$ price point, it earns its position; better suited to food-focused diners than to those booking for setting alone. Book three to six weeks out during high season; demand is consistent year-round.

Palace Garden is a Cantonese restaurant at Grand Lisboa Palace in Macau.

Franco's on Jermyn Street is one of London's most established Italian restaurants, holding a Michelin Plate and a World of Fine Wine 3-Star Accreditation for its 415-bottle Italian-focused cellar. At £££, it suits a business lunch, a special occasion dinner, or anyone who values consistent classical cooking and serious wine over novelty. Book two weeks ahead for weekend evenings.

Tipo 00 is worth choosing for a focused CBD Italian meal where wine matters and the room's energy is part of the appeal. It is a better dine-in call than a takeaway play, especially for pairs or solo diners who want pasta, a central location, and a tighter experience than a casual fallback.

Kadeau is a Copenhagen restaurant serving seasonal Nordic cuisine shaped by Bornholm's terroir.

Attica is Melbourne's hardest reservation and its most decorated tasting menu restaurant, scoring 96 points on La Liste 2025 and reaching #20 on the World's 50 Best in 2018. Ben Shewry's kitchen builds multi-course sequences around native Australian ingredients with technical precision that has no direct peer in the city. Book months in advance and go with a clear evening free.

CinCin is Vancouver's most credentialled Italian restaurant, ranked in Opinionated About Dining's Casual North America list and holding a World of Fine Wine 3-Star accreditation. Open Wednesday through Sunday until 10 pm, it is the reliable late-dinner Italian option on Robson Street. Booking is easy, the wine list is serious, and the bar suits solo diners well.

ëlgr on Kloof Street is the right call for a returning Cape Town diner who wants a wine-forward, sustainability-focused dinner without the tasting-menu formality or booking difficulty of The Test Kitchen or Fyn. The wine program is the headline; engage with it. Booking is easy, the setting is relaxed, and the value is in the glass as much as the plate.

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

Lambs Club was worth booking when the night calls for a polished Midtown steakhouse with a serious cocktail program, not just another pre-theater table. Compared with Gallaghers or Gus's Chop House, it is pricier and more occasion-driven; compared with La Tête d’Or, Crane Club, and Carne Mare, its advantage is the bar-plus-dining-room experience near Times Square.

Prime & Provisions is a large, polished Loop steakhouse with one of Chicago's stronger wine programs; 325 selections, 3,900-bottle inventory, and a Star Wine List 2026 accreditation. The dry-aged beef is processed in-house and the sourcing is serious. Best for groups and business dining; solo guests and couples should consider the bar or look at Bavette's instead.

Salis holds a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence and sits directly on Chania's old Venetian harbour; making it the strongest combination of serious wine credentials and Cretan creative cooking on the island's north coast. Co-owner and chef Afshin Molavi uses on-site grown produce and hard-to-find local ingredients; the wine list covers both Cretan and international bottles at a depth rare in the Aegean.

Granita Enoteca is Keene's most credentialed wine-focused dining address, holding a World of Fine Wine accreditation that puts it in a distinct category from the city's general restaurant field. The enoteca format makes the wine list the main event; book here when that is the priority. Easy to reserve; verify hours and pricing directly before visiting.

Barclay Prime is Rittenhouse Square's upscale steakhouse with a verified edge: a Star Wine List White Star accreditation that most Philadelphia restaurants at this tier don't match. Booking is easy relative to the competition, making it a practical first call for a special occasion or business dinner where the bottle matters as much as the plate.

Sachet is a Michelin Plate-recognised Mediterranean restaurant on Oak Lawn Avenue, delivering consistent, serious cooking at a $$ price point that makes it one of Dallas's better-value bookings. With two consecutive Michelin Plates across 500+ reviews, it earns a return visit. Book midweek for the best experience.

Book Restaurant RitzCoffier at the Bürgenstock Resort if wine-list depth is the main reason for choosing dinner at the resort. Its World's Best Wine Lists 2022 2-Star recognition gives it a clearer signal than many hotel dining rooms in Obbürgen. For a simpler resort meal, compare it with Brasserie Ritzcoffier or Restaurant Taverne first.

A World of Fine Wine 3-Star accredited bar with one of the largest Spanish wine programs in the United States, Barcelona Wine Bar on 14th Street is the right call for anyone who wants serious wine depth without a tasting-menu commitment. The bar counter is the place to sit for dates, solo meals, or low-key celebrations. Easy to book by DC standards.

Daniel is an Upper East Side restaurant for a formal French dinner, with prix-fixe and tasting menus in the main dining room. Its Lalique-designed bar and lounge offer shorter menus and cocktails in a different setting.

Nobelhart & Schmutzig is a restaurant on Friedrichstraße in Berlin.

Frenchette holds a Michelin Plate for 2024 and 2025 and, making it the most credentialled French brasserie at the €€€ tier in Oostende. The farm-to-table format and a World of Fine Wine 3-Star wine accreditation make it a strong choice for special occasions. Booking is easy, and it runs full service seven days a week.

Bâtard delivered technically serious Modern European and French cooking in Tribeca with a World of Fine Wine 3-Star Accreditation and an OAD global ranking; without the booking difficulty or formality of Midtown's top rooms. At, the consistency held up.

Cazador is worth booking if sustainable game, house-made charcuterie and a small Mt Eden dining room sound like the point rather than a risk. Dinner is the stronger choice for the Feast menu and beverage pairing; lunch is better for a lower-commitment, better-value introduction. Smart casual is enough, and advance booking is sensible for dinner.

La Terra is a better fit for an easy Midtown East lunch or dinner than for a destination brunch plan. The main reason to book is wine credibility, backed by a 3-Star World's Best Wine Lists 2022 recognition, plus relatively easy reservation pressure. Choose it for conversation-led dates, business meals, or low-stress celebrations near First Avenue.

HMF at the Breakers holds a Wine Spectator Grand Award and a White Star from Star Wine List, backed by a 55,000-bottle inventory across 2,230 selections. Wine Director Virginia Philip leads a deep sommelier team, making this Palm Beach's clearest choice for wine-led dining. Booking is easy, food sits at a mid-range price point, and the Breakers setting does the rest.

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

Post at State Buildings is a smart Perth pick when the wine list is central to the decision. The World's Best Wine Lists 2022 2-Star recognition gives it a clearer reason to book than a generic CBD meal, though diners wanting a named chef, published signature dishes, or a defined counter format should compare first.

Dutch chef-owner Henk Savelberg runs one of Bangkok's more accessible ฿฿฿฿ French contemporary addresses, with a Michelin Plate, La Liste recognition at 85 points, and a World of Fine Wine 2-Star Accreditation for its wine program. Set in a contemporary house in Chong Nonsi with garden views and private dining available, it's a sound call for special occasions and business meals where a composed, unhurried room matters.

A credentialled grill room on the second floor of MGM Cotai, Grill 58 holds a 3-Star World of Fine Wine Accreditation and ranks #350 on OAD's Top Restaurants in Asia 2025. Chef Conor Beach runs a focused kitchen in an open-plan room that suits solo diners and pairs equally well. Booking is easy; weekday evenings offer the best service pacing.

Choose Sapori when a White Plains dinner needs a stronger wine angle than a basic local meal. The World's Best Wine Lists 2022 1-Star recognition is the clearest reason to book, especially for dinner or a low-stress occasion; for quicker, more casual meals, Noodle+ or So Gong Dong Tofu will make more sense.

Lalla Rookh is the strongest case for wine-led dining in Perth, holding a 3-Star World of Fine Wine accreditation and a list built around cult producers and hard-to-find labels. The split dining room and bar format suits both serious sit-down dinners and more relaxed counter visits. Book it if wine is your reason for going; look elsewhere if the kitchen's sourcing is your priority.

Lazy Bear is a modern American dinner-party restaurant in San Francisco's Mission District.

Karibu Restaurant holds a Star Wine List White Star, making it one of the more wine-serious options inside the V&A Waterfront. It is a practical choice for a celebration dinner or date night in central Cape Town, with a drinks program that goes beyond the tourist-precinct standard. Booking is straightforward, and the harbour location is at its best in the early evening.

Métier holds a 2-Star wine list accreditation from the World's Best Wine Lists (Star Wine List, 2026), placing it among D.C.'s most wine-serious fine-dining rooms. Booking is easier than comparable tasting-menu venues in the city. Worth prioritising if the drinks program matters as much as the food.

A $$$ New American in TriBeCa with one of Manhattan's more serious wine programs; 3,200 bottles, a World of Fine Wine 2-Star Accreditation, and a Star Wine List No. 1 ranking (2024). Booking is easy relative to its OAD Top 500 standing. Best for guests who want a calm, credentialed dinner where wine pairing drives the evening.

Rising Sun Inn holds a Michelin Plate for 2024 and 2025; at ££ pricing in a stone-built Cornish moorland pub. The highly seasonal kitchen makes the set lunch the sharpest value proposition in the South West at this price tier. Book ahead when the seasonal window aligns; the campsite opposite turns dinner into an easy overnight.

Attimo works when the reservation is about wine first and dinner format second. The useful signal is its World's Best Wine Lists 2022 2-Star recognition, paired with easy booking pressure in Denver. First-timers should choose it for a flexible wine-led night, not for a fully defined cuisine, price bracket, or signature-dish hunt.

La Niña is a wine-focused bistro in Miraflores with a World of Fine Wine 3-Star Accreditation and an easy booking record; a practical choice for a wine-led dinner or special occasion without Lima's usual reservation pressure. The 2023 expansion added a larger wine cellar and cocktail bar, making it the neighborhood's most credentialed drinks-forward option.

SPQR on Fillmore Street is San Francisco's most credentialled casual Italian at the $$$$ tier; Michelin Plate, OAD top 300 in North America, and a wine list with White Star and 3-Star World of Fine Wine accreditation. Book two to three weeks out for weekend dinners; brunch Saturday and Sunday is the easiest entry point. Chef Matthew Accarrino's à la carte format rewards multiple visits more than the tasting-menu peers at this price level.

Commander's Palace is the reference point for serious Creole dining in New Orleans: seven James Beard Awards, a 2,800-selection wine list, and kitchen sourcing that is genuinely place-specific. At the $$ cuisine price tier, it delivers more ambition per dollar than almost any comparable address in the city. Book well in advance; this is not a walk-in restaurant.

Grand Old House is the strongest wine destination in George Town, with a 580-selection list earning a World of Fine Wine 3-Star accreditation and a regional winner title. At $$$ pricing for both food and wine, this is a deliberate spend; dinner only, American and steakhouse cooking, easy to book. Come with a wine interest and ask the sommelier what's showing well.

The Musket Room is the right $$$$ dinner in Nolita for food-focused diners who want a seasonally driven tasting menu; omnivore or vegan; without Midtown formality. Chef Mary Attea is an OAD North America Top 250 ranked chef and multi-year James Beard semifinalist. Book three to four weeks out; this one fills fast.

The Barn at Blackberry Farm is a fine-dining room on a working Tennessee farm, with a 135,000-bottle wine cellar holding a World of Fine Wine 3-Star Accreditation and farm-sourced American cooking under Chef Cassidee Dabney. Access is tied to a Blackberry Farm resort stay, pricing is $$$+, and the experience is worth building a trip around for food and wine explorers who want land-to-table depth.

A polished Chelsea hotel-restaurant choice that makes the strongest case through its wine credibility, including a World's Best Wine Lists 2022 2-Star recognition. Book it for a composed Sloane Street meal or low-risk occasion; choose a more cuisine-specific London restaurant if the main goal is a chef-led food destination.

Jack's Brasserie is a centrally located hotel restaurant at Bern's Bahnhofplatz with a wine program that holds a 2-Star Accreditation from the World of Fine Wine & Leaders Awards. Book it when the bottle list and a reliable, comfortable room matter more than experimental cooking. For creative tasting menus, Wein & Sein or Steinhalle are the stronger Bern alternatives.

Olivetto is Campinas's clearest choice for a wine-led dinner, holding a Star Wine List accreditation for 2026; rare for a restaurant outside São Paulo or Rio. Booking is easy, the enoteca format rewards return visits, and the Cambuí location makes it accessible for both residents and travelers. Reach out directly for current pricing and group availability.

+61 brings Sydney-style, sourcing-led casual dining to Marrakesh's Gueliz neighbourhood and ranked #35 on the World's 50 Best Restaurants MENA 2024 list., it is one of the city's most consistent high-end options. Book well ahead; walk-ins are not a realistic strategy here.

A Michelin-starred tasting menu in a 14th-century Cumbrian hall, Allium at Askham Hall delivers six estate-driven courses for £140 per person; strong value for a one-star room. The leather-bound wine list drawn from the Lowther Estate cellars is a serious draw in its own right. Hard to book and remote by design, but worth the effort for a special occasion or overnight stay.

Jungsik New York is a restaurant on Harrison Street in New York City.

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.

March is a restaurant on Westheimer Road in Houston.

Chún at MGM Cotai is the strongest case for a wine-forward Cantonese lunch in Macau, backed by a World of Fine Wine 3-Star accreditation and a glass-roof setting that impresses without the price tag of Macau's French flagships. Book it for dim sum at midday or a group celebration; for top-tier Cantonese dining at dinner, Jade Dragon has a stronger critical profile.

Brix Napa Valley holds a White Star wine accreditation from Star Wine List (2026), making it one of the more credentialed wine-focused dinner options on the Highway 29 corridor. It's easier to book than most Napa destination restaurants and works well for special occasions where the wine list matters more than culinary theatrics. Skip it if food innovation is your priority; choose it if you want a serious wine program without the formality tax.

Book Thirty Four when you need an easy Mayfair restaurant with broad lunch-to-late service and a Grosvenor Square address. It is strongest as a practical central London choice for business-adjacent meals, groups, and flexible scheduling, not as a chef-led destination. Cross-shop Mount St. if a clearer Modern British brief matters more.

Kong Hans Kælder is a restaurant in Copenhagen.

Tamarind is New York City's reference point for Indian fine dining: a $5 million Tribeca room with consistent Opinionated About Dining recognition and a region-spanning menu that holds up on repeat visits. At the $$$ price point, it delivers more polish and occasion-readiness than any comparable Indian option in the city. Book it for celebrations, client dinners, or any meal where the room needs to carry as much weight as the food.

Wunderbrunnen in Opfikon holds 14 Gault Millau points and a World of Fine Wine Global Winner (Europe) award, with more than 130 wines available by the glass; a scale matched by almost no comparable Swiss restaurant. It is the most credentialed wine-focused dining option near Zürich Airport, and easier to book than its award tier suggests.

Terroir Tribeca is the right call for wine-serious drinkers who want a producer-driven list and genuine counter culture without the formality of a tasting-menu room. All 65 seats are at bars and counters, the room is dark and convivial, and the drinks program; built by Paul Grieco; is the whole point. Easy to book, strong for solo visitors and pairs.

Azabu is Hanoi's most credentialed mid-range Japanese restaurant, holding Michelin Plate recognition in both 2024 and 2025. At the ₫₫₫ price point, it delivers consistent, technically grounded Japanese cooking with easier access than the city's ₫₫₫₫ tier. A reliable choice for a special dinner without the full fine-dining spend.

Folii is worth choosing for a wine-first evening in Stockholm, especially if the bottle matters more than a formal restaurant format. Its World's Best Wine Lists 2022 2-Star recognition is the main trust signal. Go for a focused drink-and-food-support experience, not for takeout, delivery, or a cuisine-led destination dinner.

Book Restaurant AOC when the wine program is part of the point, not an afterthought. The strongest signal is its World's Best Wine Lists 2022 3-Star recognition, with an easy booking profile that makes it a practical West Hollywood choice for conversation-led dinners and special occasions that do not need a tasting-menu format.

Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse is the Rye pick for a classic steakhouse dinner with a stronger wine signal than many neighborhood alternatives. Choose it for birthdays, family dinners, or client meals where an easy booking and familiar format matter; choose Rafele Rye for Italian or OKO Rye for a higher-priced Asian option.

Masani is a wine-forward dining room in Carlton holding a 2023 3-Star World's Best Wine Lists Accreditation. It is the right call for a considered dinner where the bottle matters as much as the plate; quieter and easier to book than Attica or Vue de Monde, and more wine-serious than most of its Drummond Street neighbours.

A Michelin Plate gastropub on Michigan Avenue that punches above its tourist-corridor location. Two courses run $40–$65, the wine list spans 175 selections with a 3-Star World of Fine Wine accreditation confirms consistent quality. Book it for a credentialled meal near the Art Institute without fine-dining prices.

The Turtle Enoteca LTD is the Brownwood pick to consider when wine matters more than a fully published menu or chef story. Dinner is the useful window, with evening service Tuesday through Saturday and a World's Best Wine Lists 2022 1-Star recognition giving it a concrete reason to book.

fermentAsian in Tanunda held a 2022 World of Fine Wine 3-Star Accreditation and the kind of reputation that pulls Adelaide diners an hour out of the city for the wine list alone. The room is relaxed, booking is easy, and the experience suits date nights and celebration dinners that should feel personal rather than formal. Book ahead for weekends.

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

K'u'uk is a credentialed dining room in Mérida: an OAD North America Top 400 ranking (2025), a World's Best Wine Lists 3-Star accreditation, and Yucatecan avant-garde cuisine priced under $40 for two courses. Book Sunday lunch if your schedule allows; it is the only daytime service and the most relaxed format for a special occasion meal.

Sketch, The Lecture Room and Library is a restaurant on Conduit Street in London.

Frasca Food & Wine is a restaurant on Pearl Street in Boulder, Colorado.

Book Archipel Wine Cellar if wine is the main reason for the night. Its World's Best Wine Lists 2022 3-Star recognition gives it a clear edge for cellar depth in Pointe de Flacq, but guests who need a defined cuisine style, price point, or restaurant format should compare it with fuller dining options nearby.

Wit and Wisdom Sonoma is the better Sonoma pick when wine-list depth matters more than chasing the lowest bill. Its 3-Star World's Best Wine Lists recognition makes it a strong dinner choice after winery visits, while Valley and Cafe La Haye are better value plays and Enclos is the clearer $$$$ splurge.

Chandlers Prime Steaks & Fine Seafood is downtown Boise's most complete upscale steakhouse: nightly live jazz, a 5,000-bottle wine cellar, Kobe-style beef, and a martini lounge worth visiting on its own. Dinner only, dress accordingly, and book the chocolate soufflé at the start of your meal. across 2,100-plus reviews backs up the local reputation.

American Bar & Grill, Tokyo American Club is the practical choice for a polished Western-leaning meal in Minato, especially for celebrations, business dinners, or mixed groups. The strongest reason to choose it is wine-list credibility, with a 2-Star recognition from World's Best Wine Lists 2022. For a more focused Tokyo meal, compare it with Aoyagi for kaiseki or Nodaiwa Azabu Iikura Honten for unagi.

Kokkari Estiatorio is San Francisco's strongest case for serious Greek cooking at the $$$ price point, holding a Michelin Plate and a 4.7 from over 3,200 reviews. The wood-roasted, ingredient-forward kitchen outperforms its price tier. Book one to two weeks ahead for dinner; lunch on a weekday is more accessible and underrated.