Gourmet Flavours · 2026
The best places to eat in the world
Chosen by the writers who live there: the tables, markets, bars and bakeries worth planning a trip around.
Editorial Highlights
Our writers’ strongest tables, worldwide
Where to Eat, Drink and Browse in Santiago's Barrio ItaliaIn-depth Barrio Italia food, wine, and dining guide
What Antwerp Actually Eats Beyond Beer and WafflesComprehensive guide to Antwerp's diverse dining scene
The Paris Restaurants That Outlasted Their KingsHistoric Paris restaurants with detailed eating routes
What Tokyo's Tuna Auction Actually Looks Like at 5 A.M.Early morning Tokyo tuna auction and sushi market guide
Mexico City's Long Lunches That Never Want to EndDeep dive into Mexico City's long lunch dining culture
Venice's Fish Market Comes Alive Before the City WakesVenice's Rialto fish market and bacari before crowds.
From Pazar to Peka: A Day of Eating Your Way Through SplitRich, venue-specific food trail through markets and restaurants
Mapping New Orleans, One Po'Boy at a TimeMapped po'boy trail with diverse stops and chef riffs
Custard Tart Crawl: Lisbon's Pastel de Nata PilgrimageSpecific pastel de nata bakery crawl with details
Six Bacari, One Night: How Venice Actually DrinksDetailed Venice bacari crawl with timings and policies.
Tsukiji After Dark, Toyosu Before DawnTsukiji and Toyosu markets night and dawn food experience
Spinola Bay: A Boat-to-Table Lunch Crawl in St Julian'sFocused boat-to-table seafood lunch crawl with venue tips
Kuromon Ichiba: Where Osaka Learned to OvereatKuromon Ichiba market with 24-hour ramen counters
Mexico City's Taco Stands Never Really CloseComprehensive guide to Mexico City's taquerías and street food
A Winter Kaiseki Trail Through Kyoto's Ponto-chō LanternsWinter kaiseki trail with Michelin and group options
New Orleans Runs on Rye, Absinthe, and RitualComprehensive New Orleans cocktail bar history and scene
Features
Long reads, with the experiences you can book
Barcelona by Bite: The Tapas, Markets and Kitchens Worth the TripA market that's been trading since 1217, a vermouth workshop that sends you home with your own bottle, and the paella class that actually teaches you something — Barcelona's food scene rewards showing up hungry and curious.By Mara OliveiraNaples on a Plate: Pizza, Street Food and the Tables That Made a CityThis is the city pizza actually comes from — and the street food scene that keeps locals fed between meals is just as worth the trip as the pizzerias with the queues.By Mara OliveiraLisbon's Sweet and Salt: Custard, Seafood and the Markets of the TagusA custard tart recipe that's been a guarded secret since 1837, a market that's literally half of a 19th-century building, and the seafood that explains why Lisbon eats the way it does.By Mara Oliveira