Are you on the hunt to experience the exciting dishes and enchanting surroundings of the best restaurants? Food & Wine recently announced their best restaurant picks for the second annual Global Tastemakers Awards. The dining establishments, voted for by an expert panel of judges, that made the list include Michelin-starred restaurants and family-operated eateries. If you love to travel to enjoy food experiences, here are some of the top restaurants on the list to check out on your next culinary adventure.
Petermen highlights ethically sourced Australian seafood and adopts a fin-to-tail approach to cooking. Chef Josh Niland and his wife Julie Niland conceptualised the restaurant, which is celebrated for its inventive offerings, such as bonito paired with a sauce made from the fish's bones steeped in soy sauce.Also read: Discover 2024's top hotels in the world
Cucina Villana, founded by brothers Vincenzo and Francesco Montaruli, lies in Villa Fenicia in the quaint town of Ruvo di Puglia. Their culinary creations spotlight an array of locally sourced vegetables and wild herbs, including thistle and cardoon, sourced from the nearby Murge peninsula. These ingredients are creatively showcased in delectable dishes that tantalise the taste buds.Also read: 2023's best fine dining restaurants in the world
5. Soil in Athens, Greece
Soil in Athens, Greece, is helmed by chef Tasos Mantis. The restaurant embraces a farm-to-table ethos. The menu includes dishes that seamlessly blend the essence of Greek ingredients and flavours with a Nordic-inspired touch.