World's Best Wine Lists 2025 — Page 4

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.

K'u'uk is the most credentialed dining room in Mérida: an OAD North America Top 400 ranking (2025), a World's Best Wine Lists 3-Star accreditation, 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.

RPM Steak is Chicago's most wine-serious steakhouse, holding a World of Fine Wine 3-Star accreditation and a Michelin Plate, with a rotating sourcing program that draws from Japanese prefectures and American producers. Dinner runs $66+ per head before a 6,525-bottle wine list. Book well ahead — this River North room fills consistently, especially on weekends.

Sea Underwater Restaurant & Wine Cellar at Anantara Kihavah combines an all-glass underwater dining room with a 3-Star World's Best Wine Lists-accredited cellar — a credentialled pairing in the Maldives resort category. Access is restricted to resort guests. Lunch delivers the stronger marine visibility; dinner suits occasion dining. If wine depth matters to your trip, this is the most documented case for it in the region.

Bu'ul holds Michelin Plate recognition for 2024 and 2025, plus a 2-Star World's Best Wine Lists accreditation built around sommelier Michael Gonzalez's vertical collection program. At $$$$ on the Cancún–Tulum highway, it is the Riviera Maya's strongest case for destination-worthy Mexican fine dining. Book for a special occasion; arrange transport to Km. 51 in advance.

Rinaldi Al Quirinale holds a Star Wine List 3-Star Accreditation (2026), making it one of Rome's more credentialled addresses for wine-first dining near the Quirinal district. Book here if the cellar matters as much as the kitchen, particularly for a celebration or business dinner. Tables are easy to secure relative to Rome's more competed fine-dining rooms.

Citron is the better pick when the night calls for waterfront dining in Baltimore and a wine list with real external recognition. The smart repeat-visit move is to vary the format: dinner once, wine-led meal next, a hosted occasion after that.

RPM Italian Las Vegas earns its place on the Strip with a wine program backed by a 3-Star World of Fine Wine & Lifestyle Accreditation and a Star Wine List White Star — credentials most Italian restaurants at this address can't match. Book it for a wine-led dinner rather than takeout; the experience is built for the room. Booking difficulty is rated Easy, but reserve before you arrive.

The Samling is the Lake District's most complete fine dining package: panoramic Windermere views, technically precise tasting menus, a wine programme with a World of Fine Wine 3-Star Accreditation. At ££££, the four-course lunch is the smartest entry point, while the seven-course dinner is the right choice for a serious occasion. Hard to book at weekends; plan well ahead.

Soby's is a Michelin Plate-recognised Southern American restaurant in downtown Greenville with one of the most serious wine programs in the region — 3,100 selections, a World of Fine Wine 2-Star Accreditation, a full sommelier team. Food pricing sits at $$ (two courses $40–$65), making it strong value for the quality level. Dinner only; easy to book.

The Little Nell is Aspen's most credentialled wine destination, holding a World of Fine Wine 3-Star Accreditation and North America Global Winner status, with a 20,000-bottle cellar spanning Romanée-Conti to Screaming Eagle. Under Chef Keith Theodore, the American cuisine menu rotates seasonally. Book for ski season if you want the full atmosphere, or visit in summer for a quieter, cellar-forward experience.

Harbor House holds 2 Michelin stars and a top-ten ranking in North America, making it the most serious dining destination on the Mendocino Coast — and one of California's strongest cases for a dedicated food trip. Book three to six months out minimum; this is near-impossible without advance planning. At $$$$ with a tasting menu format, it competes directly with The French Laundry and Single Thread on ambition.

Cellar Door Christchurch holds a 3-Star World of Fine Wine accreditation and is an Australasia Regional Winner — the strongest wine venue credential you will find in central Christchurch. Located on Hereford Street, it is the right call for post-dinner wine exploration. Booking is easy, but confirm hours directly before visiting as details are not publicly listed.

Acquerello holds two Michelin stars and one of San Francisco's deepest Italian wine cellars, with 15,000 bottles ranked #1 by Star Wine List. At the $$$$ price tier, it delivers formal Italian-French dining in a converted Nob Hill church, with lunch service Wednesday through Sunday. Book well ahead — availability is near-impossible, but the wine program and kitchen consistency make it the right call for a serious occasion.

RPM Italian Washington DC holds a 3-Star World of Fine Wine & Lifestyle Accreditation, making it the most credentialed Italian option for wine-focused dining in Penn Quarter. Booking is easy by DC fine-dining standards. Best for business dinners, anniversaries, food-and-wine enthusiasts who want a polished room without a tasting-menu commitment.

Peak on the 101st floor of 30 Hudson Yards is a serious restaurant that happens to have one of the most dramatic views in New York. Chef Rose Noel's New American menu holds up beyond the spectacle, Wine Director Zachary Kameron oversees a 1,920-selection list with real depth. Book a window table explicitly, consider a late dinner — the kitchen runs until 10 or 10:30 PM and the room is better after dark.

Nathan holds a Michelin star and an improving Opinionated About Dining ranking (#283 in 2025) for Modern French cooking in Antwerp at €€€€. Book three to four weeks ahead minimum — the kitchen runs only seven service windows per week and fills quickly. The right choice for a serious occasion dinner; not suited to walk-ins, casual visits, or off-premise dining.

Book Salone Pizza Pasta Bar when the group wants an easy Italian-leaning meal in Limassol rather than a formal occasion restaurant. Its strongest case is flexibility: pizza, pasta, bar energy, long operating hours suit relaxed dates, family dinners, casual celebrations. For a more specifically Cypriot or steak-led meal, compare nearby peers before committing.

The Grape Escape on Regent Street holds a Global Winner award from the World of Fine Wine London Awards (Europe) and a 3-Star Accreditation, making it Cheltenham's most credentialed wine-focused venue. Book here if the wine programme is your priority. Booking is easy, the Regent Street location is walkable from Cheltenham Spa station.

The Library is Houston's most serious neighbourhood wine bar, holding a World of Fine Wine 3-Star Accreditation and a North America Regional award. The list emphasises old-world producers and back vintages, backed by nearly 2,000 wine books on the walls. Best for wine-focused dates or small groups in Spring Branch — not the right fit if food or cocktails are the priority.

Wine Bar George is Orlando's most credentialed wine venue, led by Master Sommelier George Miliotes and holding the World of Fine Wine Global Winner title for North America. With 200-plus wines available by the glass, bottle, or ounce, it rewards return visits — especially if you use the by-the-ounce format to explore the list properly. Easy to book; weekday evenings are the quieter, better option.

Gimlet at Cavendish House is Melbourne's most accessible fine-dining booking for a special occasion — a grand European brasserie under Andrew McConnell, with a wood-fired grill program backed by a World of Fine Wine 3-Star wine list. Easier to book than Attica or Vue de Monde, more technically serious than most CBD alternatives. Book one to two weeks out for weekday dinners; three to four weeks for weekends.