A popular Korean bistro. They also specialize in high quality Korean rice wines, serving them alongside creative Korean fusion tapas. The restaurant is tiny, so reservations are advised - especially at the weekend.
From starters and mains, to sharing plates - NOPI serves a celebrated menu of seasonal flavors. Eat in the conventional dining room, or in the basement - a space comprising sharing tables that sit in view of the open kitchen.
A fashionable restaurant serving a modern Chinese-Asian fusion cuisine. Chef Jowett Yu can also often be found roaming the local markets for fresh new ingredients. The Wagyu short ribs with kimchi and a jalapeño purée go down nicely.
Seafood restaurant offering fresh-caught fare and a raw bar, with rotating oysters and sushi program. Boasts a stylish, yacht-like interior. For those without a taste for fish, Lure's brunch menu has a plethora of fish-free options.
Colorful Thai restaurant with colorful food to match. Serves street food classics and elevated interpretations of other staples - pad thai, curries, noodles, and so on. Visit any one of the three locations throughout the Bay Area.
Nice little spot for a daily changing assortment of fresh ceviche and pisco sours. Dresdener Strasse is a hidden gem in Kreuzberg with plentiful after dinner drink spots to visit as well (Würgeengel, Ottorink Weinbar, Trödler).
Three-Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant serving seafood and dim sum. The sommelier is always ready to suggest the perfect wine from their extensive list - try the Champagne Dhondt-Grellet Brut, it pairs well with any dish.
A foodie favourite, Cignale Enoteca provides a high quality dining experience. The menu changes regularly, but always boasts inventive dishes - from roast Kinka pork to marbled sole ceviche.
Long having been a hidden gem, this 16th-century courtyard restaurant is gaining popularity in the heart of the Medina. The menu features simple, yet delicious, à la carte dishes and tanjias. A great pairing of food and aesthetic.
Italian restaurant specializing in handmade pasta formed from high-quality ingredients. The chef's menu spotlights five of Maccialina's best dishes. A recipient of multiple awards for both its culinary creations and wine list.
HILDA promises organic, farm-to-table dishes in an elegant yet friendly atmosphere. The restaurant's Art Deco interiors give off a bohemian chic vibe. HILDA's specialty is its rotisserie chicken, with other selections for vegetarians.
Oro offers two menu options: "Creativity" and "Affectivity". The former is a daily-changing menu featuring seasonal ingredients and multiple dishes, while the latter showcases singular editions of Oro's signature dishes.
Pinóquio is a must-visit spot for those who are looking to enjoy authentic Portuguese seafood dishes such as gambas, Formosa clams, and lobster. The restaurant is popular among both locals and tourists.
Steak, caviar, oysters, cigars. A relative newcomer to Mitte, Torbar has quickly turned into a Torstraße scene with prices to match. Plentiful outdoor seating at this French corner haunt.
Cozy Japanese restaurant with some added Texan influence. Great place to order a bunch of dishes and share around the table. Sit inside or out, but make a reservation if visiting on the weekend - it has a habit of being busy.
American home style barbeque, with a focus on carefully prepared and smoked meat 🥩 and German craft beer 🍻.
Small plates paired with natural wines. Naughty Piglets is, as the owners themselves describe it, "an English [bistro] with a French accent." Whether dining or drinking, the venue impresses. Do note: booking is essential.
Berlin institution. Frequented by tourists, politicians, and celebrities, it's often a scene. The menu is ever-changing, but the schnitzel is a safe bet.
Tapas bar with a buzzy vibe and modern stool seating, serving seafood plates, croquettes, and a few kinds of tartare. Each dish is exceedingly fresh and it's hard to go wrong.
Austin institution serving Tex-Mex since 1952 - enchiladas, burritos, and all the other classics. Has developed a solid reputation as a family-friendly venue. Dine on the outside patio to the sound of birds and the fountain.
Bag a stool by Gresca's open kitchen to watch their team passionately prepare a variety of Catalan tapas dishes. Trust your meal to well-paired with a wine from the restaurant's selection of over 400 new bottles per month.
Izakaya Fujiyama serves fine-dining quality Japanese food in a friendly, casual atmosphere - and at more affordable prices. Also, be sure to take advantage of the bar's great selection of Japanese whiskey and sake.
Highbrow restaurant with three Michelin stars serving Asian-inspired dishes. The tasting menu features a variety of seafood, meats, and vegetables - at $375, it's an expensive but celebrated experience. A headline dining venue.
Andō takes great care in sourcing the best ingredients and putting together a memorable fine dining experience. The team's attention to detail shines through in each of their Japanese-Argentinian fusion dishes.
Not your average slice shop. No salads or pasta here, just pizza - though on Wednesdays, L'Industrie cooks a particular sandwich. Check their Instagram for specialties of the day, and get in line when they open at noon.
Old school Italian restaurant serving the usual ensemble of antipasti, pasta, grilled meats, and fish. The signature gnocchi is a solid foundation for any order. Family-run and a North Beach staple.
This old-school restaurant serves French-Italian food in a cozy and friendly environment. The menu and wine list change regularly, so be ready to try something new.
Maple Tree House serves traditional, tableside Korean BBQ in a more tourist-friendly atmosphere. The menu is in English and the servers will explain how best to eat each of the dishes. Two locations can be found across the city.
Michelin Star Chinese restaurant in Chinatown. Food is served family-style, so it is a great place to bring a group. The venue's top-floor lunar-inspired cocktail lounge, Moongate, is worth a booking too.
Intimate Brooklyn-based dinner spot where the natural wines take center stage. Visit for locally-sourced small plates and to sample from their extensive list of bottles. The outdoor patio is the ideal setting for date night.
Inshotei is well-deserving of its tranquil label - a traditional restaurant in Ueno Park serving lunchtime bento boxes and more formal, set-menu dinners. Worth a visit to eat or admire the cherry blossoms.
Specializes in tonkatsu and offers over 50 varieties to choose from, including hakkinton and kurobuta. For those looking to try something a little different, try the Hungarian Mangalica, or Spanish Iberico, tonkatsu.
Typically Asian fusion restaurants come bearing a red flag, but Kuchi knows how to not overextend itself and does simple dishes with high quality ingredients very well. Two locations, one on Kuchi Kant and Kuchi Mitte.
Minimalistic restaurant serving traditional tea by day and, by nightfall, turns into an upscale Kaiseki eatery, offering delicate art-like food. Maybe more of an Instagram spot but a pretty setting nonetheless.
Gourmet meets a warm, homely atmosphere where the chefs plate freshly foraged and seasonal ingredients. Actinolite allow their local suppliers to influence the menu, changing it frequently to offer only the best produce.
A stylish and modern Greek restaurant in Tokyo's Ginza district. Some of the menu highlights include the Saganaki cheese, and the slow-cooked Australian lamb. Try their lemon-flavoured meringue pie for dessert. The bill can run high.
Relaxed, contemporary Telavivian cuisine with a penchant for experimentation. Open seven-days-a-week, morning till late. Come for dinner, stay for drinks.
Provides a menu that is just as eclectic as the building itself - a former 1920s dancing bar. Try their lotus root tempura, or the pancetta, for a pleasant surprise. Boasts a previously-award winning wine list with over 300 labels.
Bottega Louie is a spacious restaurant, gourmet market, and French patisserie. While serving classic Italian dishes, the name is arguably best known for its macarons. Visit for brunch, lunch, or dinner - or just grab-and-go.
This wine-centric resto-bar forges the perfect atmosphere for a cosy date or dinner with friends. Choose between the a la carte menu or a set menu, both of which feature Italian eats. The accompanying wine menu spans some 30 pages.
With its two Michelin-stars and The Michelin Green Star in 2022, Amber is a city institution when it comes to fine dining. Steered by Richard Ekkebus in The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, they serve their own take on French cuisine.
French restaurant with a lean towards tapas-style dining. The modern dishes pair well with the venue's selection of natural wines. Cozy atmosphere - an ideal spot for sharing plates with a group of friends.
This bar, kitchen, and mini concert hall ticks all the right boxes: vibe ✔️, delicious food ✔️, super service ✔️. Expect remixed versions of traditional Portuguese staples like grilled seafood, ceviche, and exciting tapas.
Lively Italian restaurant in Potts Point. Order from the wall-sized blackboard menu - from pastas and risotto, to seafood and steaks. Also of note: Fratelli Paradiso's wine selection features imported bottles direct from Italy.
Commended omakase restaurant specializing in quality meat - Born and Bred takes pride in its knowledge of beef. Whilst the multi-course chef's menu comes with high reviews, visitors can order from an a la carte menu.
Hearty spread of Nepalese and Indian food with a few Tibetan dishes sprinkled in. Visit hungry and order a surplus. The staff are super friendly and are happy to offer recommendations based on taste preferences.
Unique restaurant hidden inside Künstlerhaus Bethanien, a former 1846 hospital. The refined, airy dining room offering seasonal South German-Austrian cuisine.
Restro-bar in the middle of Munich serving large salads and daily-changing pasta dishes. Traditional wood seating fills the dimly lit tavern and outdoor seating makes it an ideal venue on summer days. Good food, good drinks.
Dining concept serving global cuisine in a clean and minimalist space. Sharing is recommended but half portions are available for solo diners - the idea being to sample as much of the menu as possible. The latkes are a standout.
Led by chef Edgar Nuñez, Sud 777 cooks fresh Mexican cuisine made with local produce and ingredients - the tasting menu changes according to the seasons. Make sure to reserve ahead of time.
