In Europe we can find some of the best restaurants in the world, with an incredibly rich and widely awarded gastronomy. The vast gastronomic culture of the European continent has evolved over several generations and certainly pleases the most refined palates. There is a wide variety of restaurants that stand out every year for the awards they obtain with the dishes they develop and the quality of the food they present. Award-winning restaurants guarantee a great tasting experience. We highlight 12 of the best restaurants in Europe that we advise you to visit on your next gastronomic adventure.
1- Le Cinq - Paris - France
Le Cinq by Christian Le Squer is synonymous with the height of modern and elegant French cuisine, combined with the rarest wines selected with the utmost care. Its three Michelin stars are the reflection of the gastronomic experience of a lifetime. It is located in one of the most elegant and majestic dining rooms in the city of Paris.
2- Akelarre Restaurant - San Sebastian - Spain
In an enchanting corner of the Cantabrian coast is this three-Michelin-starred restaurant with Pedro Subijana at the helm. His artistic ability at the head of the kitchen and his determined dedication took his restaurant to the top of gastronomy and made his cuisine known worldwide.
3- Deessa - Madrid - Spain
It is the exclusive restaurant of the luxurious Mandarin Oriental Ritz hotel, conceived, developed and supervised by the famous Chef Quique Dacosta. Located in the beautiful Alfonso XIII room, overlooking the Ritz Garden, it is the perfect setting for the cuisine of this famous chef, who knows no boundaries when it comes to taste. It has been awarded 2 Michelin stars.
4- Sur Mesure - Paris - France
Sur Mesure by Thierry Marx, offers a complete sensorial experience for those who appreciate fine food. Awarded with two Michelin stars, this restaurant combines the technical and emotional aspects of cooking with sight, sound and taste. Every detail of its interior design complements this sensory experience. The walls and ceiling are covered with white fabric to create the impression of weightless clouds, as if it were an intimate all-white cocoon, which functions as a blank canvas for the menu.
5- Belcanto - Lisbon - Portugal
Belcanto by Chef José Avillez is an elegant restaurant located in Chiado, one of the prime areas of Lisbon. It was the first restaurant in Lisbon to receive two Michelin stars. José Avillez has reinvented traditional Portuguese cuisine, to provide a gastronomic journey with spectacular and unique sensations in each dish.
6- Club del Doge - Venice - Italy
The Club del Doge restaurant offers culinary delights and enchanting views of the Venice canals. A selection of fresh local ingredients and Venetian tradition are the basis of Executive Chef Daniele Turco's famous recipes. At the restaurant, you can opt for an elegant setting inside the palace or outdoors on the stunning terrace, weather permitting.
7- The Ritz Restaurant - London - UK
The Ritz Restaurant has as Executive Chef John Williams MBE, responsible for creating magnificent dishes with Michelin stars. The best of British cuisine is enjoyed in London's most luxurious settings. With sparkling chandeliers, stately marble columns and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Green Park's peaceful oasis, this elegant restaurant is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful dining rooms in the world.
8- Sophia’s Restaurant & Bar - Munich - Germany
Sophia’s Restaurant is one of the best and most elegant restaurants in Munich. One example is the botanical bistronomy created by the Executive Chef. Bringing lush greenery to the elegant dining room, Sophia's menu is inspired by Munich's Old Botanical Garden. All the gastronomy of this luxurious restaurant is presented in a simple way, served warmly and with a sensational taste. The eclectic menu blends seasonal, locally-inspired dishes with more international and Asian-inspired offerings. Fine, vibrant dining can be enjoyed in the elegant, high-ceilinged dining room amongst towering fig trees or on the tree-lined terrace.
9- Olives d’Or - Bad Ragaz - Switzerland
The Olives d'Or restaurant celebrates Mediterranean cuisine in a luxurious setting with fresh flavours. Delicious fish and homemade pasta, in this restaurant the well-balanced dishes and the elegant atmosphere mix modern and Mediterranean styles. In the summer months, you can sit outside on the large terrace and enjoy the sweet feeling of doing nothing while relaxing in the shade of the trees.
10- Thurnher's Restaurant - Zurs - Austria
Thurnher's Restaurant, by chef Yannick Ingenhoff, whose motto is cooking is art and a creative work process. It combines modern cuisine with a wide range of international influences. The focus is on the perfect interplay of different textures, temperatures and consistencies, as well as a harmonious fusion of ingredients to create an extraordinary taste experience.
11- Palazzo - Brno - Czech Republic
The Palazzo restaurant combines modern cuisine with Mediterranean influences with the best of Czech cuisine, resulting in dishes full of extraordinary combinations. The menu consists of seasonal products, unique combinations of flavors and creative techniques.
12- Hakkasan - Mugla - Turkey
The world-famous delicacies of the Far East are served at the Hakkasan restaurant in an open-air setting with breathtaking views of the azure waters of the Aegean Sea. They serve their stunning dishes with traditional techniques, the best quality ingredients and a contemporary touch that go together. They reinvented ancient gastronomy, which resulted in a unique menu of food and cocktails, served in a chic, dynamic and elegant environment.
