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International Restaurant Guide
There is no better way to discover new, exciting flavours than by travelling to the world’s most exhilarating food destinations. For dedicated foodies, our selection of taste-bud tingling, international gourmet destinations will inspire you to pack your bags and settle in for a series of magnificent meals. Our research spans award-winning restaurants, including Michelin and S. Pellegrino notables; food tours and cooking classes across Asia - Bangkok, Singapore, Dubai, Hong Kong, Macau, Shanghai and Tokyo; in Europe, Barcelona, Tuscany and Rome; as well as Christchurch, Wellington and many regional spots in New Zealand. We’ve left no napkin unfolded in the search for the world’s best dining experiences, and are constantly adding more to the list.
Dining Destinations by Countries
Recommended Restaurants
Bali - Bumbu Bali Cooking School
Fresh, colourful, richly spiced – these are the characteristics that define authentic Indonesian cuisine. And at Bumbu Bali, located in the heart of Bali’s luxury Nusa Dua district, culinary authentic [more...]
Tuscany, Italy - Osteria del Borro @ Il Borro Estate
Il Borro is one of Best Restaurants' Top 3 Places to Stay in Tuscany, Italy.
Diners who take to tables at Osteria del Borro delight in classic Tuscan dishes in a refined yet intimate set [more...]
Singapore - Waku Ghin
Waku Ghin, meaning ‘silver knives’, is the first restaurant to open outside Australia from our very own lauded chef Tetsuya Wakuda. Much like his eponymous fine diner in Sydney, this foreign venture l [more...]
Latest Restaurant Reviews
Dooley about Aurora:
Food was absolutely fabulous. Service let them down. Badly. I had the four course menu starting with the fois GRAS. Then risotto which was really tasty then prawns. Followed by apple tart tartin. [more...]
Safa & Ayman about Reflets Par Pierre Gagnaire @ InterContinental Dubai Festival City:
An unforgettable experience ... Amazing and beyond our expectations.
Love it so much. [more...]
foodie lover about Taste Trekkers - International Food Tours & Cooking Schools:
Loved loved loved this cooking class! A bunch of girlfriends, some bubbly and the best food I have eaten since visiting Thailand! AND WE COOKED IT! Haha. Took home lots of great tips- will be back. Th [more...]
International Cooking Schools
Epicurean travel is hotter than ever before. Tourists are now not simply exploring overseas restaurants, but harnessing the knowledge of local gourmet guides to access the most authentic culinary experiences. Check out Best Restaurants’ top picks for food-focused travel, including gastronomic itineraries and in-depth cooking classes.
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de Groots Best Videos showcases the latest restaurants, food and wine events, interviews with chefs and travel destinations from Australia and around the world.