Noma - Copenhagen
Tasting menu at the “world’s best restaurant” that’s amazing technically, but sometimes at the expense of deliciousness
Clos des Sens - Annecy
Technically amazing and clever tasting menu - several dishes made out of just one or two ingredients
René et Maxime Meilleur - Saint-Martin-de-Belleville
Rustic mountain hut cooking, turned up to 11. Deceptively simple, but very delicious
Flocons de Sel - Megève
Cooking inspired by the beautiful mountain setting, but thoroughly novel
Le 1947 à Cheval Blanc - Courchevel
Highest three-star Michelin restaurant, only open four months per year. Gourmet versions of alpine food
Maison Lameloise - Chagny
Great food, perfect service and excellent wine in the Burgundy region of France
Georges Blanc - Vonnas
Three Michelin stars since 1981, with prices that match. Unfortunately, the food does not
Épicure - Paris
Fancy, high-end French cuisine in a fancy, high-end hotel. Great service, but only a few standout dishes
Assiette Champenoise - Reims
Dinner in the heart of the Champagne region in France. Some overuse of acidity, but mostly very enjoyable French cooking
Rutz - Berlin
Delicious tasting menu taking direct inspirations from German cooking. Great service, casual atmosphere - a winner
Schloss Schauenstein - Fürstenau
A tour-de-force of bold flavors and technically precise cooking - a near-perfect dinner. Utterly mind-blowing to accomplish this while using only local ingredients from the Swiss Alps in the middle of winter
DiverXO - Madrid
Very creative cooking, riffing on dishes from all over the world. Not everything succeeds, but this was a fun ride
El Celler de Can Roca - Girona
Playful and inventive, this was for the most part a delicious lunch. Worth the trip from Barcelona if you can get a reservation
ABaC - Barcelona
Modern Spanish food with interesting ingredient combinations and creative presentations. For the most part delightful, and worth the trip to the outskirts of Barcelona
Lasarte - Barcelona
Modern Spanish cuisine that features some excellent dishes, but pales in comparison to chef Martín Berasategui’s eponymous restaurant near San Sebastian
Le Cinq - Paris
Modern French cuisine that doesn’t take too many chances, which kind of is a good match for the old-school luxurious surroundings. Some dishes are very good, but on average this is closer to two stars