Some of the most famous and promising chefs make up the ranks of the best 2-Michelin-Star restaurants across the globe. These restaurants are leading the way and often some of the most thrilling culinary experiences await in these restaurants. Beyond that, a chef's passion is a great way to explore a region and a life: the chef's personal dreams and passions meet the earth and its bounty in magical ways. Discover the best 2-Michelin-Star restaurants in our destinations to discover the region's riches or simply to be ferried away on a journey of taste.
Meticulousness guides the simplicity of chef Stéphanie Le Quellec's dishes, as she maximises the potential of each ingredient. The interior is cosy and intimate and, to round off a very pleasant fine-dining experience, the pastry chef promises a unique sweet experience.
32 avenue Matignon, Paris, 75008, France
+33 1 42 65 05 61
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The renowned chefs Alain Ducasse and Amaury Bouhours oversee a kitchen that dazzles their guests in this equally dazzling setting. The Versaillesque dining room is the epitome of opulence, while the creative and modern plates steal the show. This is one of the most lavishing fine-dining experiences on our list of the best 2-Michelin-star restaurants.
228 rue de Rivoli, Paris, 75001, France
+33 1 44 58 10 55
alainducasse-meurice.com
In this sleek, Scandi-style restaurant, David Toutain exhibits the reasons behind his cemented reputation as a world-class chef; free from any restraints and a sense of boundless creativity drive the delightful dishes that emerge from the kitchen. Toutain sets the rules with flair and, having obtained a Green Star, always has an eye toward sustainable gastronomy.
29 rue Surcouf, Paris, 75007, France
+33 1 45 50 11 10
davidtoutain.com
Traditional Japanese cuisine crafted at the hands of a talented sushi chef meets the creativity of Yannick Alléno, culminating in a sumptuous and intriguing gustatory adventure. The wine list is laden with lauded sakés and great wines.
8 avenue Dutuit, Paris, 75008, France
+33 1 53 05 10 30
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Keeping with the laid-back and effortlessly stylish vernacular of Arcachon and Cap Ferret, this yacht club-style restaurant is a culinary joy inspired by the Southwest of France. Chef Stéphane Carrade has been awarded a Green Star for working alongside small local producers to obtain the highest quality ingredients.
1 avenue Louis-Gaume, Pyla-sur-Mer, 33115, France
+33 5 56 22 06 06
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The celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay takes a deft hand to the banks of the Garonne, creating a menu that shows both class and skill in capturing the essence of French cuisine. The young team of chefs and the adroit pastry cheff give the menu its due credit.
2 place de la Comédie, Bordeaux, 33000, France
+33 5 57 30 43 04
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In a setting of bucolic bliss, the seasonal dishes of Alexandre, designed by the masterful chef Michel Kayser, are light and delicate, exhibiting great artistic flair.
2 rue Xavier-Tronc, Garons, 30128, France
+33 4 66 70 08 99
michelkayser.com
On this inimitable stretch of coastline, chef Eric Canino is at the acme of his culinary career. Plates of fresh Mediterranean ingredients take centre stage in this sleek restaurant the boasts brilliant views over the lustre of the lazy, sun-soaked sea below.
Chemin de la Quessine, Ramatuelle, 83350, France
+33 4 94 44 94 44
lareserve-ramatuelle.com
Nature abounds around this attractive 18th-century house. La Villa Archange's Head Chef Bruno Oger doffs his cap to his roots in Brittany, but carefully adds notes of the Mediterranean. The result is an incisive and thoughtful menu that bursts with delights. The pastry chef has garnered plaudits for the delicious desserts.
Rue de l'Ouest, Le Cannet, 06110, France
+33 4 92 18 18 28
bruno-oger.com
The sea is the guest of honour at this restaurant: Corsican and Italian influences meet in an ode to the sea, which lies modestly and unwittingly in view from the restaurant's large windows. The colours that appear on each plate make it a visual as well as gustatory experience.
7 km by road from Palombaggia beach, Porto-Vecchio, 20137, France
+33 4 95 72 34 34
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This ancient building is the home to one of Italy's most famous and elegant restaurants, where the chef promises to please guests with the piquance of Mediterranean and tuscan cuisine and a great wine list.
Piazza Santa Elisabetta 3, Florence, 50122, Italy
+39 055 27370
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Much like the citrus-laden breeze, a rich history floats through this family-run restaurant. The atmosphere is sophisticated, but unpretentious. The restaurant embodies the wonder of this part of the world: colours splash the plates like the bright, cascading towns of the Amalfi Coast; the enduring taste of the sea runs through the menu; the wholesomeness of Italian family creates an ease. The families home-grown and locally sourced produce has earned them a Green Star.
Corso Sant'Agata 11, Sant 'Agata sui Due Golfi, 80061, Italy
+39 081 878 0026
donalfonso.com
Chef Migliaccio expresses his love for the Mediterranean through the way he's best equipped to: his cooking. The languidness, lightness, and warmth of the Mediterranean is palpable in the elegant and sophisticated food that is made in this kitchen.
Via Capodimonte 14, Anacapri, 80071, Italy
+39 081 978 0111
capripalace.com
The island's richness, in produce, in flavour, in history, and in culture, shines through in the depth of the menu, which traverses the eons of the island's existence. Duomo occupies a refined space on a quiet street of Regusa near the Duomo di San Giorgio.
Via Cap. Bocchieri 31, Ragusa, 97100, Italy
+39 0932 651265
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