15 Of The Most Amazing Restaurants In The Whole World

Rather than having a set menu, the food selection at Extebarri is determined daily based on which products are the freshest and most available. The owners of the restaurant take pride in the fact that it's hidden away in the foothills of Mt. Anboto. They wood-grill with different kinds of trees and use only locally sourced produce and meat to ensure that the food you're eating is as home-grown as possible.

Gaggan is a whitewashed colonial-style house found in downtown Bangkok and owned and operated by an Indian immigrant. The restaurant's food is just as unique and diverse as the location itself, boasting "modernist and progressive re-interpretations" of the traditional Indian street food that owner Gaggan Anand grew up with. By combining modern gastronomical technology with classic inspiration, Gaggan has become a favorite destination for both tourists and locals.

D.O.M. uses modern gastronomy techniques to create unique flavors using only local ingredients. Their website actually includes an interactive map that lets you see where they're getting their authentic Brazilian ingredients, which include jambu (an herb that is said to deliver the feeling of an electric shock when chewed), açaí (a "superfood" berry), and ants. Yep, ants.

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Rather than offering one big meal, Narisawa gives diners a tasting menu: a dinner comprised of ten tiny servings that enables you to really enjoy all the flavors the restaurant has to give. But rather than detailing exactly what's in each course, you're only told the main ingredients so you can go into the experience with an open mind.

What started out as a Paris seafood restaurant constructed by a self-taught chef on a tiny budget is now a four-star eatery in New York City. It's won multiple awards and two Michelin stars — the highest number of stars for any seafood-only restaurant in history.

The Test Kitchen has only been around for about five years, but it's already made its mark as one of the best eateries on the continent (and the planet). It's a small restaurant, and it has an open kitchen that allows guests to see all the food being prepared. And unlike many top restaurants, it even has a gourmet menu specifically for vegetarians.

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This eatery prides itself on providing one of the most unique dining experiences in the world, and one quick look will show you why. The restaurant only has one table with ten seats (available for private or mixed parties), and each diner receives twenty tiny courses. But the really cool part is that each mini-meal is accompanied by a wave of other sensory elements, such as lighting, sounds, and scents. Even the projections on the walls change according to what you're eating. If you go to Ultraviolet, you're not just getting dinner; you're getting a whole new experience.

You've never had Mexican food like this before. The cuisine you'll fine in Pujol  takes on classic Mexican dishes, such as mole, potato tamales, and even tacos, and giving them a fine dining twist. The result is a modern taste of Mexico, and once you take a bite, you might never make another Chipotle run again.

One of the only restaurants on the list that is openly kid-friendly, the White Rabbit offers one of the warmest and most welcoming atmospheres you're likely to find with such a high-quality dining experience. Guests are seated on couches instead of hard chairs, and the glass dome roof enables guests to view Moscow in all its glory.

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Many restaurants have specific suppliers, but Attica actually cooks with ingredients foraged by the head chef himself. Since the restaurant's team is constantly developing new ideas to put on the menu, they've dedicated Tuesday nights to a five-course meal called "Chef's Table." This is an opportunity for diners to experience new culinary creations that the chefs are trying out for the week. With a menu that constantly changes, it's a chance to try a dish that might never be served in the restaurant again.

Chile has an incredibly rich and diverse landscape, and Boragó has taken advantage of it by taking food back to its roots. They use the same techniques that indigenous tribes have employed for centuries, such as cooking over various types of stones and using different kinds of wood to smoke the food. They've also developed strong relationships with local foraging communities. Because of their constantly-changing surroundings, the menu at Boragó changes every day, but there's always something scrumptious to be found on it.

The variety and quality of food at the French Laundry is what has made it an award-winning restaurant, but the most interesting part about the eatery can be found in the building itself. It was built in 1900 by a Scottish stonemason as a saloon, and it later served as a home. Around the 1920s, it was transformed into a French steam laundry (hence the name of the restaurant) and was bought by the mayor in 1978. It's come a long way since its saloon days, but I bet the original owners would be filled with pride after seeing what it is today.

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If you've ever wanted to dine in a real-life castle, a trip to Schloss Schauenstein can make all your fairytale dreams come true. This castle was built hundreds and hundreds of years ago, and although it's been renovated a few times, it still retains its old-timey charm and mystique. The kitchens and cooking techniques have all been modernized to give you the cutting edge of quality food. And after you're done eating, you can stay in one of the castle's six guest rooms to really feel like royalty.

Just one look at this restaurant's menu will convince you to save some money and make a reservation if you ever find yourself in London. The chefs at Ledbury use basic ingredients to make extraordinary dishes that sound like they're coming straight off the banquet table of a fantasy novel. Some dishes, such as olive oil cake, blood orange, white chocolate, and tea sound like odd combinations, but when you actually think about it, they'd be fascinating to try. Out of all the restaurants on CNN's list, this one put me the most at risk for drooling all over myself while reading the menu.

If you're in real need of a getaway, this place is perfect to feel relaxed and recharged in just one night. Faviken uses only seasonal ingredients and pickles, salts, and jars everything they need in preparation for the harsh Swedish winters. And all diners have the option to stay in one of the location's rooms for the night. You won't find any high-tech bath systems there, though — all rooms come with a washbasin, and there is a communal bathroom, shower, and sauna to take care of everything else. It's nothing like the swanky hotel/restaurants you'll find in a big city, but it is the perfect way to get closer to nature and live the simple (but luxurious) life.

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