Bucket list Restaurants worldwide

[Quickstatus]

What are the bucket list restaurants that you wish to tick off. Maybe an AFF member can take one for the team on their travels and report their experience

 

[Quickstatus]

Geranium, Copenhagen DK

3 Michelin

As soon as I got the SQ redemptions, I tried to get in but to no avail. All the waitlistings came to nothing

Recommended by a Sydney Chef friend. In his POV probably the best in Europe.

So if anyone is heading to CPH can you please try and get in.

 

[drron]

We have already been to Geranium pre Covid. Definitely worth it. An Australian was a sous chef and had a chat with us, will try and locate the report.
As far as bucket list restaurants go we love Le Bernadin in New York. Have been 9 times and have Eric Ripert's book signed by him. He was a great friend of Anthony Bourdain.

The Truth About Anthony Bourdain And Eric Ripert's Friendship - Mashed

Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert had a unique friendship that blossomed out of a love for all things food, travel, and culture.

www.mashed.com

So found the report-

Convoys and the Long Way Home

I then had the Roasted turbot-to me the least sensational of the courses whilst mrsdrron had the pork with tempura salad-didn't think the tempura worked.I then had the Venison which was tender and tasty- ... Those green strawberries were a surprise.Full of flavour and sweet.The asparagus the...

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

Posts 183-187.
had to refresh to get the photos.

 

[bashworth]

One I have visited 25 years ago, and would like to go again, is the Jules Verne Restaurant.

It is halfway up the Eiffel Tower.

My memory was spectacular food, spectacular view.

 

[RooFlyer]

Nuffink. The Fish Van at Triabunna - that's the bucket list done.

 

[Quickstatus]

We have already been to Geranium

@drron
Thanks for the review
It remains on the bucket list
4 hours must have gone by fast

 

[Katie]

Our biggies so far have been Noma and Le Bernardin.

Might think of more as we consider travel after the Teen is an adult/not always accompanying us on holidays! Or where we feel safe for the Teen to stay in the room without us.

 

[bashworth]

One I have visited 25 years ago, and would like to go again, is the Jules Verne Restaurant.

It is halfway up the Eiffel Tower.

My memory was spectacular food, spectacular view.

As this thread has come up I thought I would update. I took my wife in 2024. She was horrified at the cost before we arrived. Afterwards she said it was well worth it for the experience

 

[elanshin]

Ive been intrigued about Alchemist in Denmark

ALCHEMIST

At Restaurant Alchemist, gastronomy, drama, art, and spectacular visuals blend to create a holistic dining experience.

alchemist.dk

Don't know if it's worth the price.

 

[drron]

With this thread reappearing I thought I should give my Australian bucket list restaurants. Starting with the Tasmanian restaurant where we celebrated our 50th Wedding Anniversary. Van Bone at Marion Bay. It was a magnificent lunch with several vegetable dishes where the main ingredient came from the restaurants garden. We just loved this. I was going to provide a link but found that it had closed early this year.

However the owners picked who they would sell to. The new owners are both experienced chefs and it already is getting good reviews. And the restaurant is already getting good reviews.

The Best Restaurants in Hobart | Sitchu

Discover the best restaurants in Hobart for 2025! From fine dining to waterfront eateries, explore top-rated spots serving fresh Tasmanian produce, seafood, and local wines.

sitchu.com.au

Behind the scenes at Scottish-French fine diner Oirthir - hospitality | Magazine

Two Michelin-star chefs from Scotland have taken over one of Tasmania’s most iconic restaurant sites with Oirthir.

www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au

And the new website.

About 1 — OIRTHIR

www.oirthir.com

And this is my report on what you missed.

Thread 'Van Bone,Marion Bay,Tasmania.'

Nov 12, 2021

Mrsdrron heard about this restaurant in the April edition of the Qantas magazine.So she tried to book when she would be down for June and july.They were already booked out for 3 months.
They open bookings 3months out and fortunately to book the first week in November for our wedding anniversary we were both at home and in lockdown. Then looked for somewhere to Stay and chose Stewart Bay lodge at Port Arthur.

The Qantas and new Gourmet Traveller articles on the restaurant...

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[1022]

Botanic in Adelaide remains on my bucket list, even after two visits. I'm willing to wager it's the most exciting fine diner in Australia at the moment.

I'm in two minds whether the latest incarnation of Gaggan in Bangkok is on my list or not. We've eaten at one of the previous locations and versions and it was spectacular and daring. I am wondering if the current one is just a little bit too heavy on the audience participation!

 

[TheRealTMA]

Having eaten at every Simon Rogan restaurant in the uk, starting with Fera at the Connaught in the mid teens, we have followed his progress over the years to L’Enclume twice and others, we have booked the residency at Bathers Pavilion at end of July. Was surprised that there were places still available for lunch.

 

[Kctoo]

As this thread has come up I thought I would update. I took my wife in 2024. She was horrified at the cost before we arrived. Afterwards she said it was well worth it for the experience

I'm glad both your experiences were good. Hubby and I went in 2018 and it was somewhat lacklustre to say the least. Even if you disregard the exorbitant cost. The food and coughtails were reminiscent of Brisbane suburban restaurant fare in the 80's which while fine were not what we expected from a "celebrity chef". And came complete with a visit from a mouse who ran under our table! The little bistro around the corner from our hotel on the Rue Saint-Honore was much nicer and a 5th of the price. The following week in London we dined at Heston's Dinner. Which absolutely knocked our socks off. At the time both restaurants had two Michelin stars. To us, the two experiences were on different planets. And Heston's was cheaper. If you want a good view of Paris, I recommend the Arc de Triomphe, that way you can see the Eiffel as well.

 

[kpc]

Having eaten at every Simon Rogan restaurant in the uk, starting with Fera at the Connaught in the mid teens, we have followed his progress over the years to L’Enclume twice and others, we have booked the residency at Bathers Pavilion at end of July. Was surprised that there were places still available for lunch.

There are still places available for dinner...not surprising at $590 per head + automatic 10% service fee. No thanks...

 

[Scarlett]

My bucket list is pretty small:
- Gino’s, Bailgate near Lincoln Cathedral. The calzone I had on the few occasions I’ve been there was spectacular.
- Ice cream from Zanoni & Zanoni near Stephensdom Cathedral, Vienna.

I wouldn’t call either of them fine dining, which is fine by me. Don’t know why both are near impressive places of worship either.