The Places · Page 32
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01.Ember-Grilled Cantabrian Seafood
Güeyu-Mar
La Vega, Spain
On a beach in Asturias, Güeyu-Mar has spent years refining a single discipline: grilling fish sourced daily from the local auction, with a concise à la carte that lets the catch speak. Ranked #8 in Opinionated About Dining's Casual Europe list for 2025 and holding a Michelin Plate, it occupies a tier of its own among Spain's coastal grill restaurants. Advance booking is essential; the kitchen closes by 5 pm.
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02.Chinese
Yong Fu (Huangpu)
Shanghai, China
Yong Fu (Huangpu) gives Ningbo cooking a high-recognition Shanghai stage, with wild-caught seafood shipped daily from Ningbo and a kitchen led by Weng Yongjun. The draw is not novelty; it is the city’s long appetite for coastal Zhejiang flavors, handled with enough polish to earn La Liste 97 points for 2026 and Black Pearl 3 Diamond recognition in 2025.
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03.Bar
Nickel City
Austin, United States
Nickel City is an East Austin dive bar on E 11th Street that has earned back-to-back placement on World's 50 Best North America's Best Bars (#70, 2025) and Top 500 Bars (#406, 2025). Its no-frills format, strong drinks program, and neighbourhood credibility have made it one of the more closely watched bars on the Austin circuit for those who value substance over spectacle.
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04.Modern Malaysian Tasting Menu
Gēn
George Town, Malaysia
At Gēn, Chinese for “root”, the owner-chef channels childhood memories and Taiwan’s coastal bounty into a seasonally led tasting menu that is as refined as it is soulful. Expect delicate, inventive courses with a focus on pristine local fish, each plated with grace and a touch of whimsy, perhaps a silken chicken soup presented in a glass bottle, evoking a tender nostalgia. An expertly curated list of over 30 organic and biodynamic wines underscores the restaurant’s thoughtful philosophy, pairing with precision and restraint. For diners who appreciate elegance anchored in authenticity, Gēn offers a quietly luxurious experience where heritage, craftsmanship, and the poetry of the plate converge.
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05.Modern Gourmet Pizza
I Tigli
San Bonifacio, Italy
Nearly three decades into redefining what pizza can be, I Tigli in San Bonifacio holds a Michelin Plate and a top-30 ranking in Opinionated About Dining's European Casual list. Simone Padoan works with wholemeal and semi-wholemeal flours, natural leavening, and a range of toppings that move well beyond the Neapolitan canon, placing this Veneto address in a comparable set closer to fine dining than to the pizzeria down the street.
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06.Modern French Fine Dining
Akrame
Paris, France
A Michelin-starred address in the 8th arrondissement, Akrame operates behind a monumental coach gateway near La Madeleine, signalling its intentions through deliberate concealment rather than display. Chef Akrame Benallal's carte blanche format prioritises technical invention over convention, earning 85 points from La Liste in 2025 and a ranking of 94th in Opinionated About Dining's Classical in Europe list for 2024.
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07.Modern Polish Fine Dining
Rozbrat 20
Warsaw, Poland
A Michelin-starred address in Warsaw's Powiśle district, Rozbrat 20 sits alongside a green park corridor and brings Modern European cooking to one of the city's most quietly residential neighbourhoods. Chef Bartosz Szymczak's kitchen holds a Michelin star for consecutive years, and the wine programme has drawn three separate Star Wine List citations in 2026 alone, a combination that places it at the upper tier of Warsaw's serious dining scene.
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08.California Farm-to-Table
Rustic Canyon
Los Angeles, United States
Rustic Canyon has anchored the Santa Monica dining scene since its early days as a farmers' market-driven neighborhood restaurant, earning Michelin Plate recognition in both 2024 and 2025 alongside consistent placement on the LA Times 101 Best Restaurants list. The daily-changing menu tracks California's harvest calendar through local seafood, vegetables, and meats sourced from the Santa Monica Farmers' Market. Dinner runs nightly from 5 pm on Wilshire Boulevard.
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09.Modern Jewish Immigrant Cuisine
Mishiguene
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Mishiguene sits at the intersection of Argentina's Jewish immigrant heritage and contemporary Buenos Aires cooking, translating Ashkenazi, Sephardic, and Israeli traditions through modern technique. Chef Tomás Kalika holds a 2025 Michelin Plate and ranks 26th on Opinionated About Dining's South America list. Dinner runs nightly from 7 pm at Lafinur 3368 in Palermo.
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10.Modern British Fine Dining Tasting Menu
The Wilderness
Birmingham, United Kingdom
On Warstone Lane in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, The Wilderness runs a six- or nine-course tasting menu under Chef Alex Claridge that reads as a sustained argument for originality over convention. The all-black interior, pumping soundtrack, and a menu titled 'All Pleasure is Fleeting' signal a restaurant that earns Michelin Plate recognition while operating on its own terms. Wine pairings and creative non-alcoholic flights complete the picture.
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11.Modern Indian Fine Dining
BiBi
London, United Kingdom
BiBi brings modern Indian cooking to the heart of Mayfair, where JKS Group and chef Chet Sharma translate family recipes and fine-dining technique into a compact, counter-led format. Holding a Michelin Plate and ranked among Europe's top restaurants by Opinionated About Dining, it sits at the serious end of London's booming Indian dining scene. The narrow, dimly lit room on North Audley Street rewards those who book the counter.
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12.Classic French Fine Dining
Le Chantecler
Nice, France
Inside the Negresco on Nice's Promenade des Anglais, Le Chantecler carries a Michelin star and a Meilleur Ouvrier de France distinction under chef Virginie Basselot. The kitchen works from a Mediterranean-seasonal framework, sourcing from local artisans to produce modern French cooking with clear Provençal reference points. Dinner runs Wednesday through Sunday, positioning it firmly within Nice's upper tier of fine dining.
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13.Modern Italian Fine Dining
Casa Vissani
Baschi, Italy
Casa Vissani occupies a singular position in central Italian fine dining: a Michelin Guide-listed restaurant in rural Umbria, after holding a star through the 2025 guide, on the Corbara lakeside outside Baschi, where Gianfranco Vissani has shaped progressive Italian cooking for decades. La Liste ranked it 92 points in 2025. The format divides between two tasting menus and a structured à la carte, complemented by the adjacent TerritOri concept for regional Italian cooking at a more accessible register.
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14.Modern French Biodynamic Tasting Menu
CYCLE by Mauro Colagreco
Tokyo, Japan
CYCLE by Mauro Colagreco brings the circular gastronomy philosophy of Mirazur, the Michelin-starred restaurant on the French Riviera, to the Otemachi business district of Tokyo. Prix fixe menus are organised around four natural themes: roots, leaves, flowers, and fruits. Japanese chef Yuhei Miyamoto, who trained at Mirazur, leads the kitchen, and the wine program has ranked among Japan's top lists on Star Wine List for two consecutive years.
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15.Modern Italian Seafood
Romano
Viareggio, Italy
Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2026, Romano has been a fixture of serious seafood dining on the Versilian coast since 1966. Ranked among Europe's classical restaurants by Opinionated About Dining and scoring 84.5 points on La Liste, it holds a position few Italian coastal restaurants sustain across six decades. Chef Nicola Gronchi maintains the kitchen's tradition-forward approach while applying measured contemporary technique to fish sourced at the highest quality tier.
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16.French with Greek Influences
Spondi
Athens, Greece
Spondi holds a Michelin star and a Les Grandes Tables du Monde designation in a city where fine dining has been quietly redefining itself for over a decade. Situated in the Pangrati neighbourhood, it blends French technique with Greek produce under chef Angelos Lantos. Dinner service runs nightly from 7:30pm, with a Google rating of 4.5 across more than 1,300 reviews.
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17.Grilled Asturian Seafood
La Huertona
Ribadesella, Spain
La Huertona sits at the mouth of the Sella river outside Ribadesella, serving Asturian seafood sourced directly from local fish auctions. The kitchen's focus falls on raw preparations and holm oak-grilled fish, with the lobster salpicón drawing consistent recognition. A Michelin Plate holder and ranked 162nd in Opinionated About Dining's Top Restaurants in Europe for 2025, it operates lunch-only most days with dinner service added Thursday through Saturday.
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18.Hotel
Hotel Saint Cecilia
Austin, United States
A Michelin Key-awarded boutique property in Austin's South Congress corridor, Hotel Saint Cecilia holds 14 rooms across a compound that runs vintage vinyl libraries alongside Hästens mattresses. Ranked #8 on Condé Nast's Best Hotels list for 2025 and named Texas's Leading Boutique Hotel by the World Travel Awards, it occupies a specific tier in Austin's accommodation market: intimate, guests-only, and deliberately unhurried.
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19.Contemporary French with Global Inspirations
Café Boulud
New York City, United States
Café Boulud holds a Michelin star and an Opinionated About Dining recognition at its relaunched Upper East Side address on 63rd Street and Park Avenue. The prix fixe format moves between classic French technique, seasonal market cooking, and international influences, with a wine list of 825 selections and 8,000 bottles in inventory rated Star Wine List number one in 2024.
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20.Modern Istrian Fine Dining
Monte
Rovinj, Croatia
Monte holds a Michelin star and a La Liste ranking in Rovinj's most concentrated stretch of serious dining, operating at the €€€€ tier with a creative menu steered by Remo and Mario Capitaneo. The address on Ul. Montalbano places it within the old town's stone-walled quarter, where the cooking draws on Istrian ingredients while moving well beyond regional convention. Google reviewers rate it 4.7 across 465 responses.
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21.Michelin-Starred Italian Tasting Menus
Fiola
Washington DC, United States
Nestled behind stone walls and Warhol-esque accents, Fiola is where classic Roman rigor and Venetian lyricism converge in a sumptuous ode to regional Italian cuisine. Attentive, gracious service gently guides guests through a menu that marries tradition with playful ingenuity, think Ravioli alla Genovese cloaked in smoked beef ragù and mozzarella di bufala, or 48-hour dry-aged branzino glossed with silken lemon butter. Each course is an invitation to linger: delicate textures, perfumed sauces, and a finale of caramel corn budino with poached apricot and yuzu sorbet that shimmers with sweet-saline brightness. For the affluent traveler seeking intimacy and polish, Fiola offers a transportive dining experience where sophistication feels effortless and every detail whispers of care.
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22.Asian Fusion Pasta & Dumplings
RavioXO
Madrid, Spain
RavioXO brings Dabiz Muñoz's Asian-European fusion vision to a more accessible format inside El Corte Inglés Gourmet Experience in Tetuán. Holding a Michelin star since 2024 and ranked #83 in Opinionated About Dining's Casual Europe list for 2025, the restaurant centres on handmade pasta, dumplings, and a Festival 360º tasting menu. Designed by Lázaro Rosa-Violán, it operates seven days a week with split service.
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23.Modern Catalan Empordà Fine Dining
Castell Peralada
Peralada, Spain
A 14th-century medieval castle in the Alt Empordà village of Peralada provides the setting for one of Catalonia's more architecturally arresting dining experiences. Chef Javi Martínez holds a Michelin star for creative cuisine rooted in local ingredients and archive recipes that shift focus by century each year, while maître fromager Toni Gerez, winner of the 2023 MICHELIN Service Award, presides over a trolley of more than 50 cheeses.
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24.Hotel
Paragon 700 Boutique Hotel & SPA
Ostuni, Italy
Paragon 700 Boutique Hotel & SPA earns its place among Ostuni's most discussed addresses not through whitewashed minimalism but through deliberate provocation. Fifteen rooms mix rough-hewn and refined across eclectic global interiors, a subterranean spa occupies the original cistern, and Restaurant 700 functions as an active part of the town's evening scene. La Liste ranked it 92 points in 2026; Michelin awarded it one Key in 2024.
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25.Modern Japanese Kaiseki with Wild Game
柚木元 - Yukimoto
Iida, Japan
Yukimoto places Iida inside Japan’s serious kaiseki conversation rather than treating Nagano as a side trip from Tokyo or Kyoto. The draw is a formal Japanese cuisine format under chef Takayuki Hagiwara, backed by Tabelog Gold recognition in 2024, 2025, and 2026, plus La Liste and Opinionated About Dining placements.
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26.Modern Steakhouse
The Pines Modern Steakhouse
Highland, United States
Set inside Yaamava' Resort and Casino in Highland, The Pines Modern Steakhouse holds a Forbes 4-Star rating and a 3-Star accreditation from the World of Fine Wine London Awards, placing it among a small tier of destination steakhouses in the Inland Empire. The prix fixe menu draws on Japanese Wagyu including Olive Beef and Miyazaki cuts, caviar service, and locally sourced organic produce, with a wine pairing option built into the format.
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27.Modern Korean Fine Dining
Mosu
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Mosu occupies the third floor of West Kowloon's M+ museum, where the harbour view and concrete-and-soft-light room frame a multicultural tasting menu built on Korean culinary traditions. Ranked #86 on the World's 50 Best Restaurants in 2024 and #4 in Asia by Opinionated About Dining the same year, Chef Sung Anh's Hong Kong outpost has earned a place among the city's most critically scrutinised fine-dining addresses.
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28.Hotel
Riggs Washington DC
Washington DC, United States
A 19th-century Romanesque Revival bank building in Penn Quarter, Riggs Washington DC converts 181 rooms across preserved historic architecture into one of the capital's more characterful luxury addresses. Awarded a Michelin Key in 2024 and 93 points from La Liste in 2026, it houses Café Riggs, the subterranean Silver Lyan bar, and a rooftop with panoramic Penn Quarter views. Rates from $365 per night.
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29.Kyoto-Style Kaiseki Omakase
Miyasaka
Tokyo, Japan
Opened in November 2021 in Minamiaoyama, Miyasaka holds a Michelin star and a Tabelog Silver Award for 2026, a trajectory from Bronze through three consecutive years to Silver that reflects steady critical recognition. Chef Nobuhisa Miyasaka structures the kaiseki sequence around chakaiseki tradition, with the 14-seat dining room and private rooms keeping the format deliberately intimate. Dinner runs JPY 40,000 to 49,999, with review-based averages suggesting JPY 60,000 to 79,999 all-in.
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30.Traditional Edomae Omakase with French Wine Pairings
Sushi Meino
Tokyo, Japan
Sushi Meino belongs to Tokyo’s small-counter omakase tier, where trust, pacing, and seat discipline matter as much as sourcing. The Azabu-Juban sushi room is led by Mei Kogo and carries clear recognition signals: Tabelog Award 2026 Silver, Tabelog Sushi TOKYO 100 selection in 2025, and a 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan ranking.
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31.Modern French Gastronomic
Laurie Raphaël
Quebec City, Canada
Quebec City's Old Port has a small cluster of tasting-menu restaurants operating at serious ambition levels, Laurie Raphaël sits at that tier's upper end, holding a Michelin star and AAA 5 Diamond designation as of 2025. Chef Raphaël Vézina builds ten-or-so-course menus around regional terroir and rotating thematic frameworks, backed by a wine program of 600 selections and 2,800 bottles deep, weighted toward Burgundy and Canadian producers.
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32.Modern Italian Freshwater Fish Fine Dining
La Trota
Rivodutri, Italy
In the Sabine hills north of Rome, La Trota has spent six decades redefining what freshwater fish can mean on a plate. Holding a Michelin star and ranked in La Liste's top restaurants, the Serva brothers have built a regional canon around trout, tench, crayfish, and pike drawn from the Santa Susanna canal directly outside. At €€€€ pricing, this is serious destination dining in an unlikely postcode.
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33.Hotel
The Tokyo Station Hotel
Tokyo, Japan
A century-old red-brick landmark in Marunouchi, The Tokyo Station Hotel occupies the historic 1915 station building and offers 150 rooms from Classic configurations to two-story Maisonette Suites. Priced from around $598 per night, the hotel sits inside Tokyo Station itself, with Haneda Airport 30 minutes away by monorail, Ginza within walking distance, and direct shinkansen access from the building.
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34.Modern British Fine Dining
Simpsons
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Simpsons has held a Michelin star continuously since 2000, making it one of Birmingham's most enduring fine-dining addresses. Operating from a Georgian mansion in Edgbaston, the kitchen under Head Chef Luke Tipping produces set-menu modern British cooking grounded in classical technique and seasonal produce. With three bedrooms on-site and a cookery school, it occupies a category of its own among the city's top-tier restaurants.
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35.Modern French Seasonal Fine Dining
Auberge Sauvage
Servon, France
A former 16th-century presbytery on the road to Mont Saint-Michel, Auberge Sauvage serves a single set surprise menu built on wild coastal plants, garden produce, and locally sourced seafood. Chef Thomas Benady holds a Michelin Plate (2024) and a We're Smart 5 Radishes distinction for his plant-forward approach. A handful of guestrooms make an overnight stay a practical option for visitors arriving from further afield.
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36.Japanese Omakase
Jun Sakamoto
São Paulo, Brazil
São Paulo's most decorated sushi counter, Jun Sakamoto has held a Michelin star continuously since 2024 and sits among the top 60 restaurants in South America by Opinionated About Dining. Operating from a quiet address on Rua Lisboa in Pinheiros, the restaurant runs Tuesday through Saturday from 7 to 11 pm, placing it firmly within the city's evening fine-dining circuit.
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37.Bar
Bar Trench
Tokyo, Japan
Bar Trench in Ebisu has held a place on Asia's 50 Best Bars list continuously since 2016, reaching as high as #16 in 2018 and appearing on the World's 50 Best Bars in 2025. The bar draws a devoted following for its spirits-forward approach and the depth of its back bar. A Google rating of 4.7 across 780 reviews reflects consistent execution over a long run.
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38.Modern Yakitori Omakase
Tori-Shiki
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo yakitori has moved far beyond casual skewers, and Tori-Shiki sits in the counter-led tier where sourcing, fire control and pacing matter as much as luxury signifiers. The Meguro restaurant runs a 12-seat counter under chef Yoshiteru Ikegawa, with Tabelog Award Silver recognition in 2026, a 4.42 Tabelog score, La Liste 92 points and a 2026 OAD Japan ranking at number 14.
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39.Modern French Fine Dining
ete
Tokyo, Japan
Operating from Yoyogi Uehara since 2015, ete is one of Tokyo's most closely watched French-innovative addresses, holding Tabelog Silver Awards from 2022 through 2026 and a 4.32 score on Japan's most demanding peer-review platform. Chef Natsuko Shoji runs a reservation-only format priced at JPY 100,000 per head for dinner, positioning ete in the upper tier of Tokyo's Western fine dining scene alongside Michelin-recognised peers.
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40.Traditional Japanese Omakase Sushi
Sushi Ryujiro
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo sushi at this level is defined by ritual: counter pacing, tuna judgment, rice temperature, and the quiet authority of repetition. Sushi Ryujiro belongs in that conversation through Ryujiro Nakamura’s omakase format, Tabelog Silver recognition, OAD Japan inclusion, and a compact counter-led room that keeps the meal close to the craft rather than the spectacle.
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41.Modern British Gastropub
The White Swan
Fence, United Kingdom
A Michelin-starred pub in the Lancashire village of Fence, The White Swan, formerly known as The Mucky Duck, holds its one star through a set menu built on small batches of local, seasonal produce. The cooking draws on classical technique without abandoning the relaxed rhythms of a proper local pub. At £££, it sits in the tier where serious food and genuine comfort occupy the same room.
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42.Modern Nordic Seafood Fine Dining
Aure
Copenhagen, Denmark
Holding a Michelin star since 2024 and a White Star wine recognition, Aure sits at the serious end of Copenhagen's creative dining tier, occupying a waterfront address on Krudtløbsvej in the southern harbour district. Chef Beau MacMillan leads a creative menu format that positions the restaurant among the city's most considered one-star tables. Bookings are competitive; plan well in advance.
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43.Winery
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin
Reims, France
One of Champagne's oldest houses, founded in 1772 and shaped by the widow who gave it its name, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin operates from Reims as both a working producer and a destination in its own right. Under cellarmaster Didier Mariotti, the house holds a Pearl 3 Star Prestige rating from EP Club (2025) and remains a reference point for blended Champagne at the prestige tier.
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44.Modern Galician Fine Dining
Ceibe
Ourense, Spain
Ceibe holds a Michelin star and ranks 429th among Europe's top restaurants according to Opinionated About Dining. Set near Ourense's cathedral, it serves three tasting menus rooted in Galician terroir, each opening with a traditional queimada. The kitchen, open to the dining room within stone walls, is where Lydia del Olmo and Xosé Magalhaes lead one of inland Galicia's most focused expressions of regional cooking.
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45.Classic Dry-Aged Steaks
Bern’s Steak House
Tampa, United States
Bern’s Steak House focuses on classic dry-aged steaks, with formal dinner service, leisurely pacing, and an extensive wine list that suits a longer evening.
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46.Modern Spanish Fine Dining
Código de Barra
Cádiz, Spain
A Michelin-starred address in Cádiz's historic quarter, Código de Barra holds a 2024 star and ranks in the Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Europe for 2025. Two tasting menus trace the city's 3,000-year culinary history through coastal ingredients: navazo-grown vegetables, estuary sea bream, and corvina en adobo. Service runs Wednesday through Saturday, lunch and dinner only.
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47.Modern Japanese Omakase
Sushi Namba
Tokyo, Japan
Sushi Namba puts Hibiya’s polished, central Tokyo dining culture into a 12-seat sushi format, with an eight-seat counter and a four-person private room inside Tokyo Midtown Hibiya. Its credibility is unusually well signposted: Tabelog Award Silver in 2026, earlier Gold recognition from 2020 to 2024, a 4.54 Tabelog score, La Liste 87 points in 2026, and a ranked place on OAD’s 2026 Japan list.
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48.Contemporary Chinese Fine Dining
The Pine
Creemore, Canada
A Michelin-starred tasting menu restaurant in a converted garage on Creemore's main road, The Pine brings together high-heat Chinese technique, Ontario ingredients, and 14 to 18 courses of cooking shaped by years in Hong Kong and mainland China. Six seats at the chef's counter face the twin commercial woks directly. Dinner runs Wednesday through Saturday; Saturday lunch is also available.
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49.Modern Italian Seafood
Marea
New York City, United States
Opened during the 2008 financial crisis as a deliberate bet on unapologetic fine dining, Marea has held its position on Central Park South for over fifteen years, earning placement on La Liste's 2026 Top Restaurants list and consistent recognition from Opinionated About Dining. The focus is Italian seafood, crudo, house-made pasta, and whole fish, served in a room that draws power crowds without the stiffness of many peers at this price point.
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50.Modern Neapolitan Pizza
50 Kalò di Ciro Salvo
Naples, Italy
At 50 Kalò, Naples’ cult-favorite pizzeria by maestro Ciro Salvo, the humble pizza becomes an object of haute craftsmanship. The dough, lithe, delicately blistered, and whisper-light, anchors a menu that celebrates Campania’s finest produce, from DOP San Marzano tomatoes to fragrant extra-virgin oils and pristine buffalo mozzarella. A refined, contemporary setting and discreetly attentive service elevate the experience beyond expectation, pairing iconic Neapolitan flavors with the poise and polish discerning travelers crave. Whether you choose a classic Margherita or a seasonal composition layered with maritime brine and garden brightness, each bite balances elegance and soul, yielding a meal that feels both timeless and thrillingly of the moment.
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51.Bar
Speak Low
Shanghai, China
Speak Low has placed on the World's 50 Best Bars list every year since 2016, reaching as high as #10 globally in 2017. Spread across three floors of a former French Concession shophouse on Fuxing Middle Road, it remains one of the most consistently recognised cocktail bars in Asia-Pacific, appearing on the Tatler Best Bars Asia-Pacific 2025 list and holding a 4.6 Google rating across 154 reviews.
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52.Modern French Steakhouse
Clover Grill
Paris, France
Jean-François Piège's Clover Grill occupies a precise position in Paris's meat-focused dining tier: a Michelin Plate holder ranked in Opinionated About Dining's top European casual lists for three consecutive years, where charcoal and Josper-grilled cuts from Galician Blond, Wagyu, and dry-aged European beef are served in a dark marble room a short walk from the Louvre. This is fire-driven cooking applied with classical rigour.
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53.Southern Italian Fine Dining
Don Alfonso 1890
Macau, Macau
Don Alfonso 1890 brings Neapolitan fine dining to the Cotai Strip inside Palazzo Versace Macau, with a Michelin Plate (2025), organic produce imported from the Iaccarino family farm on the Amalfi Coast, and a wine list drawn from Grand Lisboa Palace's 450,000-bottle cellar. Two prix-fixe formats, including a white truffle menu, make the $$$-tier pricing a considered entry point into Southern Italian cuisine at this scale.
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54.Modern Portuguese Fine Dining
Loco
Lisbon, Portugal
Loco holds a Michelin star and ranks among Europe's top 400 restaurants (Opinionated About Dining, 2025), operating from the Estrela neighbourhood on a fixed 16-course surprise tasting menu. Chef Alexandre Silva structures the kitchen around micro-seasonal sourcing and a zero-waste policy, with house-fermented drinks completing a format that rewards repeat visits. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 7 PM.
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55.Modern British Gastropub
Hinds Head
Bray, United Kingdom
A Michelin-starred gastropub on Bray's High Street, Hinds Head holds a distinct position in one of Britain's most restaurant-dense villages. Under chef Peter Grey, the kitchen delivers time-honoured British cooking with precise technique and occasional wit. Ranked #154 in Opinionated About Dining's Casual Europe list for 2024, it earns its place on merit, not on the coat-tails of its famous neighbour.
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56.Texas Barbecue
la Barbecue
Austin, United States
la Barbecue on East Cesar Chavez holds a Michelin star and a Bib Gourmand simultaneously, a combination that signals both technical seriousness and accessible pricing. Under Alison Clem, it ranked first on Opinionated About Dining's North America Cheap Eats list in 2023 and second in 2025, placing it firmly at the top of Austin's dense barbecue field. Four days a week, from 11am until sellout.
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57.Modern European with Singaporean & Southeast Asian Influences
Whey
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Whey holds a Michelin star and a consistent position in Opinionated About Dining's Asia rankings for its seven-course modern European tasting menu shaped by Chef Barry Quek's Singaporean roots. Located in Central's Wellington Street, it occupies a distinct tier among Hong Kong's mid-to-upper tasting menu scene, where Southeast Asian flavour memory meets precise European technique. Closed Wednesdays; lunch and dinner Tuesday through Monday otherwise.
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58.Modern French Fine Dining
Héritage by Kei Kobayashi
Tokyo, Japan
Perched on the 45th floor of the Ritz-Carlton Tokyo in Akasaka, Héritage by Kei Kobayashi holds a Michelin star and an 81-point La Liste 2026 ranking for its French fine dining shaped by Japanese sensibility. The kitchen pairs classical techniques, pâté en croûte, roast pigeon, vacherin, with lighter, ingredient-forward arrangements, set against floor-to-ceiling skyline views over the city.
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59.Modern Spanish Game and La Mancha Cuisine
Santerra
Madrid, Spain
Santerra holds a Michelin star and an Opinionated About Dining ranking of #479 in Europe (2025) for its focused interpretation of La Mancha's scrubland traditions in Madrid's Salamanca district. Chef Miguel Carretero builds his menu around game, seasonal produce, and escabeche technique, with two tasting menus and a flexible à la carte format. Priced at €€€, it sits below the city's four-star creative tier and books several weeks in advance.
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60.Modern European Sharing Fine Dining
IGNIV
Bangkok, Thailand
Holding a Michelin star and ranked among Asia's top restaurants by both Opinionated About Dining and La Liste, IGNIV at The St. Regis Bangkok brings a Swiss-rooted sharing format to Pathum Wan's fine-dining corridor. Co-headed by Arne Riehn and David Hartwig under the Andreas Caminada lineage, the simultaneously served tasting menu is structured for the table, making it one of Bangkok's more considered venues for a milestone meal.
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