Europe
London
Evelyns table (Modern European / $$$)
1 Michelin Star tasting menu served at an intimate 12 seat counter
Palomar (Middle Eastern / $$)
Great for a cozy date night - must order the Endive salad, beef tartare, and ricotta dumplings
Noble Rot (British / $$)
Request to sit at a booth upstairs for two for date night - must order wine
Ikoyi (West African / $$$)
2 Michelin Star tasting menu with a deeply dynamic mix of flavors
Brat X Climpson Arch (British / $$)
The ultimate British courtyard experience, lovely for groups or an intimate dinner for two - must order bread & butter to start
Kiln (Thai / $$)
1 Michelin Star, best experience is to walk-in and sit at the bar for 2-3 people; ideally go on a weekday or weekend right at opening and be prepared to wait, vibe is trendy and rowdy
KOL (Mexican / $$$)
1 Michelin Star tasting menu, be sure pop into the downstairs Mezcalaria for drinks after
Primeur (Modern European / $$)
Romantic / intimate vibes must order wine
Chiltern Firehouse (Eclectic / $$)
Vibe is glamorous and posh; best for evening bites and drinks or brunch on the terrace
Bibi (Indian / $$)
Vibe is polished and dynamic - come for lunch a la carte or the dinner fixed menu
Paradise (Sri Lankan / $$)
Small restaurant with a trendy and intimate vibe, make a booking one month in advance - order yam & coconut pol roti, minced chicken, and paratha rolls; if you're up for very spicy then order the prawns!
Sabor (Spanish / $$)
1 Michelin Star, either walk in and sit at the counter for 2-3 or book the el asador, be sure to make booking in advance; vibe is authentic and fun
Paris
Le Clarence (Fine Dining / $$$)
2 Michelin Stars and located in a sensational townhouse - wine lovers don’t miss the pairing
Early June (Wine Bar / $$)
Order natural wine, go for the set lunch menu on weekends
La comptoir de la gastronomie (French / $$)
If a nice day sit on the terrace, cannot miss the foie gras ravioli and french onion soup
Septime / Septime la cave (French / $$$)
1 Michelin Star, extremely difficult reservation at Septime so make booking early - if missing it, don’t miss walk-in only, little sister wine bar Septime La Cave for a pre-dinner apéro (5-8pm)
Le Recamier (Souffle / $$)
Come on a warm night, sit on the terrace, order the grand marnier souffle
Bambino (Eclectic / $$)
Music-forward, party vibes late into the night
Le Bon Georges (French / $$)
The ultimate french bistro, extremely well sourced ingredients, very reasonable lunch menu
Laperouse (French / $$$)
One of the most romantic glamorous and storied restaurants in Paris, fashion week crowds frequent
La Bossue (Bakery / $$)
Don’t miss the bottomless brunch on Saturday and Sunday, be sure to make a reservation or come right at opening
Mamiche (Bakery / $)
Cannot go wrong with any order but be prepared to wait in line
L’avant comptoir du marche (Tapas / $$)
Very casual but amazing food, the butter is much photographed
Mr T (French and North African / $$)
trendy energy, great for groups or date night
Lisbon
Fábrica da Nata (Pastry shop / $)
Must have the Pastéis de Nata
Oficina do Duque (European / $$)
Be sure to make reservations
Solar dos Presuntos (Portuguese / $$)
Best known for high quality fish seafood and meat
Tapisco (Portuguese and Spanish / $$)
Best to go with a group and share
Alma (Fine Dining / $$$)
2 Michelin Stars
Palacio Chiado (Portuguese / $$)
Palace ambiance, go to the bar on the ground floor for cocktails before or after your meal
PARK bar (rooftop bar / $$)
Go early for a dreamy sunset and views of Lisbon
Beco (Dinner + burlesque experience / $$$)
Celebrity chef, be sure to buy tickets in advance
Cervejaria Ramiro (Seafood / $$)
A local institution, eat either on the patio or downstairs dining room, make a reservation or be prepared to wait 1 hour+
Comoba (Cafe / $)
stunning airy and minimalist interior, ideal for breakfast, a quick pop-in coffee or to work from; must try banana bread, chia porridge, and pancakes
Alfama Cellar (Portuguese / $$)
Cozy restaurant with fantastic food, make reservations and must order wine
Cervejaria Liberdade (Portuguese / $$)
Top quality seafood, good service, reasonable price, make reservations
Copenhagen
Kødbyens Fiskebar (Seafood / $$)
Great for groups or sit at the bar for two - try the oysters
Baest (Pizza / $$)
Can’t go wrong with any order
Juno (Bakery / $)
Must have cardamon buns
Barr (Danish / $$)
Noma’s little sister restaurant along the water
Geranium (Fine Dining / $$$)
3 Michelin Star
Hart (Bakery / $)
Can’t go wrong with anything but must try sausage roll, croissants
Selma (Danish / $$)
Famous for Danish Smørrebrød - open faced sandwiches on Rye bread
Ved Standen 10 (Wine bar / $$)
A neighborhood institution along the canal, no menu just tell them what you enjoy - great charcuterie and tapas
Balderdash (Drinks / $)
Ex-Noma alum launched, funky drinks
Mad & Kaffe (Cafe / $)
Best for breakfast / brunch, come early or be prepared to wait
Sankt Peders Bageri (Bakery / $)
Can’t go wrong with anything - order cinnamon buns on Wednesdays only here are sensational
Duck & Cover (Drinks / $)
Laid back drinking den
Berlin
Barra (European / $$)
Designed for celebrations
Ernst (Fine Dining / $$$)
1 Michelin Star, make reservations very early
Trio (European / $$)
Hip yet casual energy
Ichi (Japanese / $$)
Best for dinner Omakase for 2
Taqueria el Oso (Mexican / $)
Casual street food style tacos
Shizuku (Japanese / $$)
Amazing sake and small bites
Caligari (italian / $$)
Great for a big group dinner or for 2
Engelberg (German / $)
Best for brunch, on a beautiful street
Bar Sway (Wine bar / $$)
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Zeit fur Brot (Bakery / $)
Must order cinnamon buns
Ruyam (Turkish / $)
No frills, best kebab ever after a night out
Rhinoçéros (Bar / $$)
Ideal for jazz and cocktails