Restaurant Guide
Mirazur (Menton, France) Mirazur is located in Menton, France on the French Riviera in southeast France in a beautiful 1930 s building with a terraced garden and views of the mountains and sea as a backdrop. Chef Mauro Colagreco draws his culinary inspiration and style from a unique blend of the local French region that he has called home for over 20 years and his Argentine-Italian heritage. The menu features fresh local produce including freshly picked vegetables and freshly caught seafood with courses such as oyster with tapioca, shallot cream, and pear. Mirazur (Menton, France) Chef: Mauro Colagreco Rank: # 4 Average cost: 110-210 Le 1947 (Courchevel, France) Le 1947, with a limited number of guests per night, creates an exclusive and unforgettable culinary experience. The restaurant is located in Courchevel, France in the French Alps. The menu changes with each season showcasing new ingredients for each dish. The sleek and enveloping décor crafted by Sybille de Margerie opens the core of the kitchen onto the dining room, allowing guests to discover the chef s work behind the scenes. Chef Yannick Alleno s cooking style is modern take on French cuisine earning his first Michelin star in 1999. Le 1947 (Courchevel, France) Chef: Yannick Alleno Average cost: 170-395 2
Osteria Francescana (Modena, Italy) Osteria Francescana is located in Modena in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy known for its balsamic vinegar and Parmesan cheese production. Chef Mossimo Bottura s daring approach to cooking includes experimenting with culinary traditions and using local ingredients from the Emilia-Romagna region. Courses such as the Five Ages of Parmigiano Reggiano, highlighting the region s cheeses in different textures, and The Crunchy Part of the Lasagna are just a few examples of Bottura s take on the classic Italian dish. Osteria Francescana (Modena, Italy) Chef: Mossimo Bottura Rank: # 2 Average cost: 220-250 Reale (Castel di Sangro, Italy) Reale is located in Castel di Sangro in the Province of L Aquila in Central Italy. Dubbed as a laboratory of Italian cuisine, Chef Niko Romito has been running Reale with his sister Christina since 2000. Chef Romito personifies culinary perfection with top-level training and a constant striving for balance and taste. Reale has a modern and minimalist feel with courses featuring top-quality meat and fish. Reale also features a great variety of wines and has a beautiful scenic view of a mountain vineyard. Reale (Castel di Sangro, Italy) Chef: Niko Romito Average cost: 88-170 3
El Celler de Can Roca (Girona, Spain) El Celler de Can Roca is located in the medieval city of Girona in Catalunya, northern Spain. El Celler de Can Roca is one of the best dining destinations in the world and was twice ranked the No. 1 restaurant in the world. Three brothers own and run the restaurant and Chef Joan Roca uses cutting edge culinary techniques to craft each dish while staying true to the landscape of the region. El Celler features an extensive wine list and wine pairing featuring variety and quality wines. The menu includes a Classics menu of seven courses and a Feast offering 14-plus courses. El Celler de Can Roca (Girona, Spain) Chef: Joan Roca Rank: # 3 Average cost: 165-195 Lasarte (Barcelona, Spain) Lasarte is a contemporary-style restaurant with original cuisine featuring a la carte options and tasting menus. Lasarte s décor is modern, spacious, and bright and has both a semi-private room in the main dining room and a second private dining room for up to 8 people called the Chef s table. Chef Martin Berasategui works with the best produce based on each season. Using ingredients from his native Basque country and local Barcelona, Chef Berasategui and his team craft signature classics and create an overall unique and inspiring gastronomic experience at Lasarte. Lasarte (Barcelona, Spain) Chef: Martin Berasategui Average cost: 100-195 4
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