2022 World's Best Wine Lists — Page 2

Félix holds a 2025 Michelin Plate and, making it Hamburg's most accessible entry point into serious French cuisine at €€€. The World of Fine Wine 3-Star Accreditation signals a wine programme worth taking seriously. Booking is easy by local fine-dining standards; which means you can actually get a table this month, unlike most of its competitors.

Bella Venezia on the Mooloolaba Esplanade holds World of Fine Wine World's Best Wine Lists accreditation at both 2-star and 3-star level; making it the strongest wine-programme address on the Sunshine Coast. Book for dinner if wine is part of your occasion. Easy to get a table, but weekends fill along the strip.

Book CHOP Steakhouse, Tokyo American Club when the priority is an easy Tokyo dinner with private-club polish and a serious wine program. The strongest signal is its World's Best Wine Lists 2022 3-Star award; choose it over more niche Japanese formats when wine, conversation, and logistical ease matter more than a rare counter seat.

Saké Restaurant & Bar in The Rocks is the most credentialled sake-focused dining destination in Sydney, housed in a heritage sandstone building at 12 Argyle Street. It holds a White Star from Star Wine List and a 3-Star World of Fine Wine accreditation; making the drinks program a genuine reason to book, not an afterthought. Booking is straightforward; aim for a weekday evening for the best experience.

Junoon is a Flatiron Indian restaurant with more technical ambition than its booking difficulty suggests. Chef Akshay Bhardwaj's menu leans on quality sourcing; the tuna puchka with caviar and the Assamese tile fish curry are the signals; while Wine Director Michael Dolinski runs a 300-selection, World of Fine Wine 3-Star-accredited list. Opinionated About Dining-ranked three years running, and easier to book than it deserves to be.

A smart Beaune choice when the evening is built around Burgundy wine rather than a fully spelled-out tasting format. The strongest trust signal is its World's Best Wine Lists 2023; 3-Star recognition; cross-shop 8 Clos for clearer €€ traditional value or L'Alentour for a more modern-cuisine brief.

Bufalina is a credentialed East Austin pizza and wine bar that has climbed the Opinionated About Dining Casual North America rankings three years running, reaching #624 in 2025. With a World of Fine Wine 2-Star Accreditation and, it is the strongest case for a special-occasion casual dinner in the neighbourhood. Book the counter for two.

Cumulus Inc. on Flinders Lane is easy to book and carries a 3-Star World of Fine Wine accreditation; a rare combination in Melbourne's CBD. The all-day format suits solo diners and pairs better than large groups, and the wine list is the main reason to come. Skip it for delivery; the experience belongs in the room.

Eat Me has been a serious international kitchen in Bangkok's Si Lom since 1998, holding a Michelin Plate and a Star Wine List White Star at ฿฿฿ pricing. Chef Tim Butler builds the menu around Thai-sourced ingredients with global technique, and the ground floor cocktail bar is worth arriving early for. Easy to book, open until 1 am daily, and strong value against Bangkok's ฿฿฿฿ competition.

Press Restaurant is a restaurant on St. Helena Highway in Napa Valley.

La Bandiera is a family-run contemporary Abruzzo restaurant in Civitella Casanova, open since 1977 and holder of World's Best Wine Lists awards. The kitchen runs on house-grown produce and modern technique; the wine programme is one of the region's most serious. Booking is easy but the rural location requires a car and advance planning.

Holborn Dining Room is a casually formal British restaurant inside the Rosewood Hotel, ranked in Opinionated About Dining's Casual Europe list and holding a World of Fine Wine 2-Star Accreditation. It delivers serious cooking; particularly in British pastry and pie; without the formality or price of the Michelin circuit. Easy to book and open all day.

Formento's holds a 2-Star World of Fine Wine & Lifestyle Accreditation, making it one of the more wine-serious Italian-American restaurants on Chicago's West Loop. Booking is easy, and the format; shared plates, long tables, a credentialled wine list; makes it a stronger choice for group dinners and private events than many of the tasting-menu rooms nearby.

The most credentialed restaurant in Moscow; World's 50 Best No.30 in 2021 and La Liste-recognised; Twins Garden delivers modern European cooking and a 1,400-selection wine list at a level that justifies the $$$ price tag. Book weeks ahead: availability is near impossible. If you are serious about food in Russia, this is the reservation to chase.

Kazuki's is worth booking when wine is central to the meal, especially for a planned Carlton dinner or Sunday lunch. The key trust signal is its World's Best Wine Lists 2022 2-Star recognition, which makes it a stronger choice than casual nearby options when the table wants a more wine-led restaurant experience.

Northcote is a hotel and restaurant in Langho in Lancashire's Ribble Valley.

Con Fuego holds a World of Fine Wine 3-Star Accreditation and three Star Wine List of the Year awards in 2021, making it the most credentialled wine destination on Breda's Grote Markt. The large, lively space suits groups and wine-focused celebrations more than intimate dinners. Booking is easy, and the central location on the historical market square adds to its appeal for visitors to southern Netherlands.

La Gaffe is Saint-Florent's most credentialled restaurant, holding a Michelin Plate in both 2024 and 2025 alongside a World of Fine Wine 2-Star Accreditation. At €€€, it is the right choice for food-focused travellers who want precise modern cuisine drawing on Corsican ingredients, without the formality or cost of a Paris dining room. Booking is rated Easy, though peak summer requires two to three weeks' advance notice.

Oaxen Krog is Magnus Ek's sourcing-led Nordic tasting menu on Djurgården, ranked 42nd on the World's 50 Best Restaurants in 2010 and holding a 3-Star World of Fine Wine & Lifestyle Accreditation. Expect €€€€ pricing, near-impossible booking difficulty, and a kitchen where vegetables frequently lead the plate. Book well in advance; this is one of Stockholm's most considered fine dining options.

Jory at the Allison Inn is the meal to plan your Willamette Valley trip around; a Forbes Four-Star Pacific Northwest kitchen with a casual dress code, deep wine list, and service that earns its credentials. Book three to four weeks out for weekends and request the open kitchen counter for the best seat in the room. The 40-minute drive from Portland means you commit, so make it count.

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

Nashville's most credentialed Italian restaurant, Yolan holds a 2025 Pearl Recommendation, an Opinionated About Dining Top 215 North America ranking, and a 1,000-bottle wine list with a dedicated sommelier team. Dinner only, priced at $66+ per person before wine. The private dining room (up to 14) books fast; reserve early for special occasions.

Jonah's Restaurant at Whale Beach delivers 180-degree ocean views and a wine program with two documented international accreditations, in a relaxed cliffside setting that works for special occasions without demanding a tasting-menu format. It's 50 kilometres from the Sydney CBD, but for couples or small groups prioritising setting and wine over inner-city convenience, the drive is worth it. Booking is easy; the boutique hotel makes an overnight stay practical.

Mirai is a stronger choice for a polished Manama dinner when wine matters than when you need a fully documented chef, price, or tasting-menu brief. Its World's Best Wine Lists 2022 1-Star recognition gives it a clear occasion-dining reason to book, especially for dates, client meals, and late dinners in Adliya.

The Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa in Sandhurst held a 3-Star World of Fine Wine Accreditation in 2024, making it the strongest wine-program address in Johannesburg for a stay or special-occasion dinner. Set across ten acres of indigenous gardens, it suits wine-focused travellers, milestone occasions, and guests who need a hotel that performs at international five-star level. Book two to four weeks out for dining; further ahead for peak-season accommodation.

Book Hopgoods for an easy Nelson dinner when the wine list matters. The strongest confirmed signal is its World's Best Wine Lists 2022 2-Star recognition, so it suits travellers who want a serious evening meal built around good drinking rather than a named signature dish or chef-led tasting format.

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

Tantris is a restaurant within Tantris Maison Culinaire in Munich.

Bella Tuscany Ristorante Italiano is the practical Windermere pick for a wine-aware Italian meal without the planning load of the resort dining circuit. The strongest reason to choose it is the World's Best Wine Lists 2022 3-Star recognition; go when wine depth matters more than character dining, fireworks views, or quick-service convenience.

Effervescence bubbles & bites is worth choosing when sparkling wine is the point of the night, especially for a date, toast, or small celebration near the French Quarter. It has a serious wine-list credential, but diners who want a full restaurant meal should compare it with MaMou or Eat New Orleans instead.

Torralbenc is a rural Menorcan estate restaurant with a 3-Star World of Fine Wine accreditation, making it the area's strongest option when wine matters as much as the setting. It's best suited to special occasions and couples who want atmosphere without the coastal crowds. Book 4–6 weeks ahead in peak summer and arrange a car or transfer; this is not a walkable address.

Magnum Wine Bar holds a 2-Star accreditation from the World's Best Wine Lists Awards, placing it among Moscow's most credentialed wine-focused venues. Book it for a serious wine-led evening rather than a full dining occasion. Booking is easy, mid-week visits are recommended, and the by-the-glass selection is the main event.

Casa Mono at 52 Irving Place is one of New York's most consistent Spanish kitchens, with nose-to-tail tapas and a Spain-focused wine list of around 600 selections. Open daily noon to midnight at a $$$ price point, it suits solo diners, pairs, and anyone who wants serious cooking without a tasting-menu commitment. Book one to two weeks out for weekend dinners; lunch is easier to secure.

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, and 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.

The Fearrington House is the strongest fine dining option in the Pittsboro area and one of the more credentialed Southern restaurants in the Southeast: Michelin Plate (2025), Relais & Châteaux member, OAD #395 in North America, and a 3-Star World of Fine Wine Accreditation. Book a weekend evening in late spring or autumn for the full experience. Easy to book; harder to replicate elsewhere in the region.

Temperance Wine Bar on Carmine Street holds a 3-Star Star Wine List accreditation (2026), putting its wine program in formally recognised company that most Manhattan bars never reach. It is easy to book, intimate by design, and built for drinkers who want serious wine without a formal dining room around it. A strong choice for a West Village evening with wine as the main event.

Puerto Cristal is the practical Puerto Madero choice when wine matters more than a chef-driven tasting format. Its 3-Star recognition from World's Best Wine Lists 2022 gives it a clear reason to book, especially for groups, business dinners, or repeat Buenos Aires visits where convenience and bottle choice matter.

Birdie's is a counter-service wine bar and restaurant in East Austin with a 2025 James Beard Award, Michelin Plate, and World of Fine Wine 3-Star Accreditation; at $$ food and wine pricing. The daily-changing contemporary American menu and a 250-selection wine list make it one of the strongest value-to-credential ratios in the city. Arrive early; there are no reservations and the queue is real.

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

Book Fish Point New Riga when the table wants seafood in central Riga with a stronger wine-list signal than a casual fish stop. The World's Best Wine Lists 2022 2-Star recognition makes it more compelling for bottle-led dinners than mixed-group meals where meat, pizza, or broader modern cooking are the priority.

BOX-E is a 14-seat Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in a converted shipping container at Wapping Wharf, Bristol. The seven-course tasting menu at £55 delivers technically precise Modern British cooking at a price that is hard to match at this level anywhere in the city. Book it for a tasting menu dinner; it's one of Bristol's strongest value-for-quality propositions.

Apicius holds a Michelin star in Clermont-Ferrand's growing fine-dining tier, where Basque-trained chef Eneko Atxa brings a cross-regional modern French approach to a city long overshadowed by Paris and Lyon. With a €€€€ price point, it occupies the serious end of the Auvergne dining scene without the two-star gravity of Le Pré - Xavier Beaudiment.

El Che Steakhouse & Bar is Chicago's most wine-serious Argentine steakhouse, backed by a 2-Star World of Fine Wine & Lifestyle Accreditation. The live-fire cooking format puts it in a different category from the city's conventional chophouses. Book it if you want depth in both the glass and the kitchen, in a more relaxed setting than Chicago's tasting-menu circuit.

Sepia is Chicago's strongest case for $$$$ fine dining that does not require theatre to justify the price. Chef Kyle Cottle's multi-influence American menu, a 3-Star World of Fine Wine-accredited list of 840 selections, and a converted 19th-century print shop space combine to earn its. Book three to four weeks out minimum; Friday and Saturday tables go fast.

Feu works for a relaxed, wine-led meal with serious external recognition, including a 3-Star World's Best Wine Lists 2022 nod and Conde Nast Hot List Restaurants 2026 inclusion. Choose it when wine credibility matters more than upfront detail on cuisine, price, or chef profile; choose a more fully documented peer if your group needs tighter planning certainty.

Choose 10 William St for a wine-led Paddington meal with energy rather than ceremony. The World's Best Wine Lists 2022 3-Star recognition makes it especially useful for diners who care about the bottle as much as the food, but larger groups wanting a quiet private-dining feel should compare other Sydney options first.

John Howie Steak holds a Star Wine List White Star (2026), making it Bellevue's strongest option when a serious wine program is part of the occasion. The room suits milestone dinners and business meals equally well, and booking is accessible without the lead time required by high-demand omakase counters. Go here when the bottle matters as much as the plate.

A composed City Hall-area choice for a proper Chinese meal, especially when the group wants a calmer room and stronger wine confidence than a casual spot. Famous Treasure is easiest to justify for family meals, client dinners, and shared-table occasions rather than solo dining or quick grazing.

Hotel Almhof Schneider is Lech am Arlberg's most credentialed wine-focused luxury property, holding a World's Best Wine Lists 3-Star Accreditation alongside a 5-star superior rating. Book for winter if you want the full experience; peak weeks fill fast, but outside Christmas and February half-term, planning a few weeks ahead is sufficient. The best choice in Lech for guests where wine and occasion dining both matter.

Muoki is a Michelin-starred contemporary set menu restaurant in Gangnam, Seoul, holding 78 La Liste points in 2026 and. At ₩₩₩, it offers one of the better value propositions in Seoul's serious dining tier. Book well in advance; availability is limited and walk-ins are not realistic.

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

The Grand Buffet holds a 3-Star World of Fine Wine accreditation, which puts its wine programme above standard buffet competition in Hong Kong. Located on the 62nd floor of Hopewell Centre in Wan Chai, it suits groups and wine-focused diners. Booking is straightforward, but confirm pricing and hours directly before visiting, as those details are not currently verified.

The Royal Oak Balmain works when you want a flexible Balmain pub with a stronger wine signal than the average local. It is better for casual drinks-led meals and low-pressure plans than for tasting-menu structure, chef-led dining, or a formal special occasion.

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

L'Enclume is a restaurant in Cartmel, Cumbria.

Habasta is the clearest answer to the question of where to drink Israeli wine seriously in Tel Aviv. Steps from the Carmel Market, it holds a World of Fine Wine 3-Star Accreditation and an OAD Casual Europe 2025 ranking of #467. The atmosphere is lively and local-facing. Book ahead for weekend evenings; Saturday lunch is the most relaxed entry point.

Ajualä is Santo Domingo's most seriously wine-focused creative restaurant, with a seasonally changing tasting menu built almost entirely on local Dominican ingredients. The sommelier can pour from any of 800 wines by the glass; a Regional Winner credential from World's Best Wine Lists backs that claim. Book the tasting menu with pairing; it is easy to get a table and worth the effort.

O Bar and Dining is worth choosing for a polished CBD meal where the high-floor setting and serious wine list matter as much as the food. Lunch is the smarter repeat visit for conversation and value; dinner works better for occasions. The strongest verified signal is its World's Best Wine Lists 2022 3-Star recognition.

Le Tastevin holds a Michelin Plate for the second consecutive year, making it the most credentialled classic French table in Maisons-Laffitte. At €€€ with easy booking, it undercuts comparable Paris addresses by a full price tier. The right choice for food and wine explorers who want serious cooking without the reservation competition.

8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana is an Italian restaurant in Shanghai.

Bo Innovation is a restaurant listing in Central, Hong Kong.

Annabel's at 46 Berkeley Square is a Mayfair members' club with a World of Fine Wine 3-Star accreditation, making it a serious destination for drinks as much as dining. Booking is straightforward if you have access, and the weekend brunch format offers a quieter alternative to the high-energy evening programme. Best suited to occasion dining rather than casual visits.

Mine is Berlin's strongest case for Italian cooking paired with a genuinely serious wine list, holding a Michelin Plate in both 2024 and 2025 alongside White Star and World of Fine Wine 3-Star accreditations. At €€€, it sits below the capital's top creative tables on price while outperforming most of them on wine depth. Book when the bottle matters as much as the plate.

Duddell's is a traditional Cantonese fine-dining restaurant on two floors at 1 Duddell Street, Central, ranked #120 in OAD's Top Restaurants in Asia 2025. The kitchen is technically serious; some dishes require advance pre-ordering; and the space doubles as a curated art venue. Book for accomplished Cantonese cooking with a Central address; the art is context, not the point.

Book Boisdale of Belgravia when the drinks programme and late-evening atmosphere matter as much as dinner. Its strongest signal is wine-list recognition, making it more convincing for a Belgravia night out than for a quiet, food-first meal. Cross-shop Cornus for a serious modern British booking or Wild by Tart for a lower-pressure nearby meal.

Restaurant Marcel, set in a converted sailor's church in Antwerp's het Eilandje district, is the city's most accessible entry point into serious wine dining. The World of Fine Wine 3-Star-accredited list covers 760 selections with strengths in Burgundy, Bordeaux, and Italy, while food pricing sits at a reasonable $$. Book here when wine depth matters as much as what's on the plate.

Book Tasca d'Almerita – Capofaro Locanda & Malvasia if wine context is the reason for the outing, not if the goal is takeaway or a flexible casual meal. Its strongest fit is a calm daytime Salina stop built around Malvasia and a serious wine-list reputation; cross-shop Signum for a fuller fine-dining meal or Nni Lausta for seafood value.

Cache Cache holds a 3-Star World of Fine Wine accreditation and a Star Wine List White Star; making it Aspen's clearest choice when a serious wine list matters as much as the food. Booking is relatively easy by Aspen standards. Come for a deliberate dinner anchored by the list; if wine is secondary, consider Mawa's Kitchen or French Alpine Bistro instead.

Foreign Cinema last appeared on the San Francisco Chronicle Top 100 in 2019 and carries a 3-Star World of Fine Wine accreditation. The Mission District courtyard is one of the city's most atmospheric dinner settings, and reservations are easy to get. Book for weekday dinner, sit at the bar first, and start with oysters.

DNA Spanish Restaurant in Taichung's Xitun District holds a Star Wine List White Star accreditation (2023), making it the most wine-serious Spanish restaurant in the city. Book here when a strong Spanish wine list matters as much as the food. Booking is rated Easy, so you do not need to plan far ahead.

J&G Steakhouse at the Westin Kierland holds a Star Wine List accreditation (2026), giving it a credible edge over most Scottsdale steakhouses for wine-forward special occasion dinners. Booking is easy relative to higher-demand Scottsdale spots, and the resort setting supports both late-evening dining and group arrangements. Worth prioritising if the wine program matters to your evening.

Cinghiale is the Baltimore pick when dinner should revolve around wine rather than scene. The clearest reason to book is its World's Best Wine Lists 2022 2-Star recognition; go early evening if you want more room to think through the list, and compare Harbor East peers if the night needs louder energy or a seafood-first focus.

Oteque is a restaurant in Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro.

The Inn at Little Washington is a restaurant and inn in Washington, Virginia.

A well-credentialed waterfront steakhouse on the Embarcadero with a serious wine program and easy availability. OAD has ranked it in the top 400 casual North American restaurants three years running, and a World of Fine Wine 2-Star Accreditation backs up the list. Book for groups, client dinners, or a wine-focused night out; but manage expectations on noise and formality.

Bounty Hunter is a smart downtown Napa pick when wine choice matters more than a formal restaurant arc. The draw is its wine-list credibility, including World's Best Wine Lists 2022 3-Star recognition, plus an easygoing bar-style format that works well for solo diners, pairs, and flexible group plans.

Butcher and Singer is Philadelphia's most credentialed steakhouse; a 2-Star World of Fine Wine accredited wine list, OAD Casual North America 2025 recognition. Book the dining room for occasions, use the bar for a sharper, lower-commitment return visit. Reservations are easy to secure, making it one of Center City's most reliable high-end options.

HIDE holds a Michelin star and sits on Piccadilly opposite Green Park, with a wine list of 10,000 references drawn from Hedonism Wines available at any service; including breakfast from 7 AM on weekdays. The eight-course tasting menu runs £165 per head. For a Mayfair fine dining morning, it is the strongest option in the area by a significant margin.

RPM Italian is Lettuce Entertain You's high-energy Italian-American dinner spot in River North, with a 950-selection wine list earning a 3-Star World of Fine Wine Accreditation. At $$ per head for dinner, it's a solid pick for special occasions and groups who want atmosphere and serious Italian wine without a tasting-menu commitment. Easy to book compared to Chicago's most competitive tables.

Nopa has run a daily-changing, farmer's market-driven New American menu from its Divisadero Street corner since 2006, earning consistent Opinionated About Dining recognition and World of Fine Wine accreditation. Booking is easy relative to San Francisco's tasting-menu tier, and the room rewards multiple visits as the menu shifts seasonally. Best for relaxed celebrations and date nights; go early if conversation matters.

Coq d'Argent is a classical French restaurant above 1 Poultry in the City, with a rooftop terrace, a World of Fine Wine 2-Star accredited wine list, and OAD Classical Europe recognition. It is the right choice for a City business lunch or celebration dinner where the setting and wine program need to match the occasion. Booking is easy on weekdays; allow more lead time for summer terrace tables.

CIBO holds a Michelin star and a We're Smart Green Guide listing for good reason: Chef Angelo Ferrigno's Nordic-influenced, hyper-local cooking is the most technically precise modern cuisine in Dijon right now. At €€€€, it's a serious commitment, and the limited Tuesday-to-Friday schedule means booking ahead is non-negotiable. If you can get a table, take it.

Quality Meats is a modern, design-forward steakhouse near Central Park South with back-to-back Opinionated About Dining recognition and a Pearl Recommended 2025 designation. The cocktail program is a genuine draw, not an afterthought, and the World of Fine Wine 3-Star Accreditation makes it a strong pick for wine-focused groups. Easy to book with 1–2 weeks' notice.

Columbia in Ybor City holds a 2025 OAD Top 250 ranking, and a 3-Star World of Fine Wine Accreditation; at a $$$ price point that undercuts most of Tampa's comparable competition. Book 2–3 weeks out for weekend dinner, earlier for a quieter weekday lunch. The cocktail and wine program warrants as much attention as the Cuban food.

Gattopardo Ristorante di Mare is most useful as a wine-led special-occasion choice in Singapore, backed by World's Best Wine Lists 2022 1-Star recognition. It is less useful for diners who need confirmed pricing or a clearly defined format before committing; compare Bam! or Latido for $$ predictability, and Revolver for a higher-spend alternative.