World's Best Wine Lists 2023: The Global Winners and Star Accreditations — Page 3

Masani is a wine-forward dining room in Carlton holding a 3-Star World of Fine Wine & Lifestyle 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, more wine-serious than most of its Drummond Street neighbours.

Restaurant Francois is the Austin pick for a French dinner where the wine program is a real reason to book. It suits dates, celebrations, business meals better than casual group nights, especially for diners who want the meal to feel deliberate without relying on a confirmed tasting-menu format.

The Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa in Sandhurst holds a 3-Star World of Fine Wine Accreditation, 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, 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.

Tantris is Munich's most credentialed fine dining address: two Michelin stars, #73 on the World's 50 Best list, a wine program ranked #1 by Star Wine List two years running. Book for a special occasion with time to commit to a full menu evening. Availability is near-impossible, so plan well ahead.

John's House holds a Michelin Star and an OAD ranking, 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.

Odette is a high-commitment Singapore booking for diners who want formal French Contemporary cooking, a calm occasion room, serious recognition behind the experience. It is worth prioritizing for a special occasion or food-and-wine-focused dinner, but less suited to casual groups or anyone looking for flexibility.

Two Michelin stars, a Black Pearl 2 Diamond rating, a La Liste score of 91 points make The Eight Macau's most credentialled Cantonese dining room. Book for a significant occasion: the 40-plus-dish dim sum menu is among the most technically precise in the region. Reserve three to four weeks out minimum — this is not a walk-in restaurant.

Seahorse is the strongest seafood restaurant in Dartmouth by a clear margin, backed by a Michelin Plate, a World of Fine Wine 1-Star wine accreditation, a daily-changing menu built around local catch with Italian technique. Book two to three weeks out for dinner; the fixed-price lunch is the smart entry point if the £££ dinner spend gives you pause.