If you are a food lover, Europe is a paradise for you. With a wide variety of culinary experiences, from fine dining to street food, you'll never be short of options. Here are some of the best restaurants in Europe that you should definitely check out on your next trip:
Restaurant Bougainville, Hotel Twenty-Seven, Amsterdam
Awarded a Michelin star a year of its opening, the Restaurant Bougainville is full of imaginative creations. Offering the most beautiful, unique, and culinary experience. Not only do you get a sensational meal but it is also paired with picturesque views of the centre of Amsterdam. If you decide to stay at the Hotel Twenty-Seven, you get to start your day here with a unique breakfast but remember to pre-book as they tend to get extremely busy. The chief here intertwines western and oriental flavours to create a unique plate for his guests which won’ disappoint. A must visit in your next trip to Dam.
The restaurant is available to both hotel guests and guests from outside.
Epicure, Le Bristol Paris, France
Holding four Michelin starts the Epicure is home to Chef Eric Frechon who has created a sanctuary of gastronomy. His unforgettable dish of macaroni stuffed with black truffle, artichoke and duck foie gras, gratinée with aged Parmesan is a dish that people travel to Paris to experience. During the summer the restaurant can be enjoyed in an exquisite garden setting. Built on true values of craftsmanship, this is a highly exclusive restaurant.
Noma, Copenhagen, Denmark
A two-star Michelin restaurant run by a world-renowned chef Rene Redzepi. Inspired and reinvented of Nordic dishes it is one of the best in Europe. Situated on the waterfront in an old warehouse, yes warehouse, in the Christanshavn neighourhood in the heart of Copenhagen. The restaurant offers Scandinavian and Nordic dishes which have been redefined by its founders.
Onyx, Budapest, Hungary
Located in the serene Gerbeaud House with ultra-elegant furniture and kitchen, Onyx in Budapest is among the best Michelin star restaurants in Budapest with Hungarian cuisines.
You can find the perfect dish for each season as the restaurant uses seasonal ingredients and is known to have the best international and Hungarian wines as well as being known as the best fusion restaurant in the heart of Budapest.
Osteria Francescana, Modena, Italy
One of the best Michelin star restaurants in Italy, Osteria Francescana is run by the leading chef Massimo Bottura and currently holds the first position on Espresso Italian food guide and is also ranked three stars by the Michelin Guide. Believe it or not it was also featured in Netflix’s original series Chef Table, Season 1 and Somebody feed Phil Season 2. A must go to for a lavish dining experience.
Hungry yet? Europe is a food lover's paradise, with a wide variety of culinary experiences to choose from. From the imaginative creations at Restaurant Bougainville in Amsterdam, to the unforgettable dishes at Epicure in Paris, the Nordic reinventions at Noma in Copenhagen, the elegant Hungarian cuisine at Onyx in Budapest, and the lavish dining experience at Osteria Francescana in Modena, these restaurants are sure to leave a lasting impression on any food lover. Remember to stay safe and follow the Covid guidelines when travelling, and make sure to check out the FCO website for updates. Bon Appétit!