El Celler de Can Roca - the world's best restaurant - is a family affair. The sweet world, the liquid world, the world salty; Jordi, Josep, Joan. The kitchen, the dining room, the cellar; art, science, dialogue.

Tradition and modernity collide in spectacular fashion at Osteria Francescana with chef-patron Massimo Bottura’s sense of fun and headline-grabbing cooking.

Chef-patron Andoni Luis Aduriz aims to play with guests and reflect on the different ways a restaurant can have an impact, rather than just filling people up and sending them on their way. From that point of view there is no other place like Mugaritz

Chef Daniel Humm and general manager Will Guidara’s sleek Art Deco restaurant offers a masterclass in surprise. From the mysterious string-tied box that kicks off proceedings to the waiter affixing a meat grinder.

Part chef, part historian, part botanist, Alex Atala champions Brazil’s traditional ingredients and dishes. Familiar European fine dining fare gets a look-in at D.O.M. but often in supporting roles to the likes of cambuca fruit and manioc root.

Conceived by the legendary British chef and his influential right-hand man Ashley Palmer-Watts, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal mines historical British recipes from as far back as the 14th century and reworks them using contemporary cooking techniques.

Breaking into the top 10 for the first time this year, Steirereck chef-owner Heinz Reitbauer’s cooking is finally getting the attention it merits. Reitbauer’s dishes pillage his family’s Styrian roots for inspiration and unearth rare ingredients.

This family-run San Sebastián restaurant has living legend of Basque cuisine Juan Mari Arzak at the helm, alongside daughter Elena Arzak Espina, the World’s Best Female Chef in 2012.

Despite borrowing its name from the town in France, Vendôme doesn’t serve French food. Far from it, in fact. Joachim Wissler’s restaurant is a proponent of neue Deutsche küche, a doctrine that sees German restaurants break away from Gallic influence.

Thomas Keller’s flagship in the Time Warner Center, with a kitchen run by Eli Kaimeh, may be the best restaurant in New York City. Its synthesis of culinary art and exquisite service represents an ideal of the American high-culture luxury restaurant.

Widely considered one of the top seafood restaurants in the world, Le Bernardin has been perfecting its sophisticated and refined food offer under the guidance of chef Eric Ripert for 20 years.

Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare, Brooklyn’s only three Michelin-starred restaurant, is unlike any other. Settle in to the kitchen counter at this intimate 18 seat space for a unique dining experience featuring the cuisine of Chef Cesar Ramirez.

If the country’s spirit can be explained just by tasting its food, Pujol restaurant does just that. Known as the best restaurant in Mexico it presents the unforgettable taste of Mexico through the Enrique Olvera’s magical ingredients combination.

Alla Cucina delle Langhe is a gem in the sea of fine dining in Milan. This is not a touristy place but is “IN”. Traditional regional foods from Piemonte and Lombardia are the stalwarts of this interesting establishment.

Momofuku is a group of award-winning restaurants owned by chef-founder David Chang. "Momofuku" could be translated from Japanese as "lucky peach".

Nobu, the worlds most recognized Japanese restaurant, known for its innovative new style cuisine paired with a hip crowd and celebrity following.

Alinea was founded in 2005 by Chef Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas. Featuring a single, seasonally driven tasting menu of between 18 and 22 courses, the experience of dining at Alinea is not only delicious, but also fun, emotional, and provocative.

STK Miami is hailed as one of the most modern steakhouses to hit the shores of Miami Beach ,with a sophisticated, trendy vibe, STK Miami is more than just steak, it’s an entire experience.

At Astrid&Gaston Casa Moreyra fine dining is a form of storytelling. A three-hour long unique experience that speaks about Peru, its products, landscapes, and feelings. A long sequence of dishes complemented by art, music and design.

Meet an unorthodox approach to French cuisine. At Les Créations de Narisawa, chef Yoshihiro Narisawa is pushing new boundaries by cooking with organic soil, charcoal and water.

Try one of the best Japanese dishes combined with breathtaking views over London from the expansive roof terrace. Yes, it’s possible at Aqua Kyoto.

Located in a former Church, Chefs Sergio Herman and Nick Bril created The Jane restaurant where they successfully showcase why food is their religion.

Scorpios is more than a restaurant; it is an idea of a place where healthy food, unique design, and summer vibes join their forces and form a gathering concept. An aesthetic that is at once modern and minimal, yet warm and inviting.

Gigi restaurants celebrate Italian cuisine, relaxation, and finer things in life. Located in carefully selected locations in France: Paris, Ramatuelle, and Val d'Isere, all restaurants have a specialized offer in tune with their setting.

La Pergola was the first restaurant in Rome to be awarded three Michelin stars – and it’s still the only one in the city to hold this accolade. Perched atop the Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, La Pergola beckons diners with its elevated