There are
many kinds of restaurants, places where you go for their fabulous food, but
also places where you go for their (romantic?) atmosphere...
This is a
list of the top 10 most interesting restaurants in the world, bearing in mind
the whole experience. From how famous the main chef is in the culinary world,
to attractive ways of preparing food, strange or unusual ingredients, interior
that will leave you breathless, and much more...
10. The
Ledbury, London, England, the price of a meal for two without wine: $270
This
restaurant is on the list of top 10 restaurants in the world. However, compared
to other restaurants Ledbury is probably the most "classic"
restaurant, which means that its main chef Brett Graham is more interested to
provide enjoyment in food than any exhibitionistic cookery. The dishes that are
served in this London restaurant may not be as visually unique as elsewhere,
but their tastes are deep and complex. All this as well as the chef himself who
hunts wild animals that he serves make this place clearly one of the most
interesting of the world.
9. Alinea,
Chicago, USA, the price of a meal for two without wine: $420
The chef
Grant Achatz represents the top of the avant-garde in the culinary world. Menu
comrpised of some 18 dishes (more or less) complements a wide variety of
cutlery of most varied appearances, which sometimes seems to have been stolen
from the Spanish Inquisition. Dinner at this Chicago restaurant is made up of
carefully tailored experience that is more than just food - creating a unique
and somewhat strange experience - one dish requires guests making their own
ravioli, which just a few moments ago was a decorative flag, while the final
dessert, a mix of dark chocolate and a hundred other things, the chef prepares
on the table right in front of you.
8. Arzak,
San Sebastian, Spain, the price of a meal for two without wine: $530
Juan Mari
Arzak is one of the great geniuses of the Spanish culinary world, and one of
the first chefs who has applied modern techniques and tastes on the local
cuisine - in this case cuisine of his native Basque Country. The kitchen in
this restaurant is located in a strange building surprisingly sleek on the
inside, and is ran by Juan's daughter Elena. She faithfully continues series of
innovations applied to the Basque traditional cuisine started by her father. If
you are a fan of traditional local dishes with a regional flavor, then this is
the place for you.
7. D.O.M Sao Paulo, Brazil, the price of a meal for two without wine: $400
Given the
media love for the chef Alex Atala, who bare-chested stands knee-deep in the
mud of his beloved Amazon, covered with fresh giant fish like a modern day
Tarzan, perhaps its a bit surprising that his restaurant is so sophisticated.
But after just a few bites, you will be completely convinced of the
truthfulness of this statement. Even Amazonian ants, which he serves coated
with lemon with a slice of pineapple carefully placed, seem elegant.
6.
Mugaritz, Errenteria, Spain, the price of a meal for two without wine: $470
Andoni Luis
Aduriz is the Aristotle of contemporary cusine, king-philosopher tucked among
the hills of the Basque country, about 20 minutes drive from San Sebastian.
With his strange and unique dishes, Andoni always manages to surprise and
amaze, combined with his almost religious like fascination with the beauty of
unspoiled nature all around you.
5. Dinner,
London, England, the price of a meal for two without wine: $230
Heston
Blumenthal has turned his fascination with the English culinary history into
something unusual and interesting for the rest of us. The fancy Dinner is
located in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in London and is managed by chef Ashley
Palmer-Watts. Traditional (somewhat oddly named) dishes like
"Salamugundy" or various combinations of meat with fruit are
transformed into almost contemporary works of art. Is this the best restaurant
in England? Probably not, but as far as the history lesson go, this one goes
down extremely fast.
4. Eleven
Madison Park, New York, USA, the price of a meal for two without wine: $450
In this
quiet, yet theatrical restaurant, Swiss-born chef Daniel Humm, takes the basic
concept of "from-farm-to-table", bewitches it with a bit of French
culinary magic, and like an alchemist creates something that can be called a
modern classic New York restaurant. Indeed, the sense of place that you will
experience here, not only comes from the ingredients and foods that are grown
on the spot, but also from Humm’s knowledge of the culinary culture of New
York. Excellence and care when it comes to service, modern atmosphere, all
contribute to the overall impression of this restaurant.
3. Osteria
Francescana, Modena, Italy, the price of a meal for two without wine: $360-525
Behind the
sleek façade, the world-class chef Massimo Bottura prepares meals that will
blow you away into some fantasy or remind you of some old memories. The first
sign that this is no ordinary Italian restaurant comes from contemporary
abstract painting that adorn the walls, but his sense for art continues to
plates. With a unique ability to turn some simple dishes such as mortadella
sandwich symbol of childhood of most ordinary Italians, convert into a variety
of delicacies, Massimo dishes will evoke your memories, especially thanks to
his masterful storytelling.
2. Cellerde Can Roca, Girona, Spain, the price of a meal for two without wine: $390-480
Cellar deCan Roca is ran by three brothers, Joan the head chef, Joseph the sommelier and
pastry chef Jordi, all of whom have learned their crafts from their parents.
However it is difficult to imagine anything further away from “parent’s
kitchen” compared to what these guys do. Inside, in what is quite possibly the
most beautiful interior of any restaurant in Europe, Roca meals will amaze you
with their magic, while remaining completely true to their roots of deep
flavors of the Mediterranean. If you're lucky, Joseph will take you for a tour
through his wine cellars, where the best wines are tested for the sake of
multi-sensory pleasures of the lucky guests.
1. Noma,
Copenhagen, Denmark, the price of a meal for two without wine: $600
Having lost
its position of the best-ranked restaurant in 2013. (it had held the first
place for 3 years prior to that), Noma is bursting through all the stitches
with its new bustle and activity. Located in an old whale hunters warehouse,
this restaurant is the birthplace of the new Nordic cuisine, which relies
solely on the ingredients from the region. Today, the restaurant’s influence
reaches much further compared to his humble beginnings. It still provides a
deep pleasure in both dishes of individual Nordic kitchens – as well as strange
combinations of various traditions. Noma continues with its most dedicated and
service in the world.
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