Happy New Year from La Liste! 🎉
To chefs and pastry chefs, restaurateurs and hoteliers, to our loyal and passionate partners, and to food lovers and expert travelers around the world — thank you for making this past year truly unforgettable 🌍
2025 was a milestone for La Liste, marking our 10th Anniversary. For a decade, we have proudly celebrated the very best of gastronomy and pastry in all their expressions, and we have added the ever evolving community of hoteliers — across generations, without borders, and beyond clans.
Together, we have honored outstanding talent worldwide and shared a common passion for culinary excellence and the spirit of travel.
As we step into 2026, we open a new decade of discovery. We remain committed to bringing together the world’s culinary and hospitality talents and to spotlighting the next generation shaping the future of epicurious itineraries.
We also invite you to keep exploring with us on the La Liste app — discover new destinations, create and share your wishlists, and continue experiencing the world through the best and uprising establishments selected by La Liste.
Here’s to the next chapter, to bold flavors and meaningful journeys, and to the diversity of the world’s kitchens, pastry labs, and hotels.
Cheers to 2026! 🥂
#Laliste1000 #HappyNewYear #Gastronomy #10YearsOfLaListe #DecadeOfExcellence #Pastry #FoodLovers #ExploreWithoutBorders #2026 #NewYear
Culinary Alert — 🇫🇷 L’Arpège, Paris: A seasonal symphony of the vegetable kingdom ✨
At L’Arpège, Alain Passard continues to conduct a masterclass in culinary evolution, placing the humble vegetable at the very heart of his creative universe. Since July 2025, the restaurant has fully embraced a strictly vegetal score, where fruits, herbs, flowers, and honey from the estate’s own hives become the primary notes of a daring new partition.
Passard’s mastery is rooted in his “seasonal hand”—the intuitive ability to adapt his technique from a delicate summer eggplant to a robust winter rutabaga. This dedication to purity is supported by his two 100% natural kitchen gardens, which exclusively supply L’Arpège, allowing guests to rediscover the vibrant, unadulterated richness of the earth through every bite.
Marking this celebration of French craftsmanship and innovation, Michel Bernardaud presented in person the prestigious Bernardaud trophy to chef Alain Passard. This iconic plate serves as the global La Liste’s emblem of culinary distinction.
📍 Paris, France
#LaListe1000 #Arpege #AlainPassard #Bernardaud #PlantBased
Culinary Alert — 🇨🇦 Alo, Toronto: A journey of seasonal grace and quiet precision ✨
Since its debut in 2015, Alo has evolved from a local hidden gem into an essential cornerstone of global gastronomy under the visionary leadership of chef and owner Patrick Kriss. The cuisine is profoundly driven by seasonality, highlighting a meticulous blend of local and international flavors explored through the sophisticated lens of classic French techniques.
By handling each ingredient with deep intention and respect, the kitchen creates a menu that reflects both the restaurant’s heritage and its creative present, offering guests a sensory experience that feels simultaneously familiar and newly discovered.
The heart of the Alo philosophy is the blind tasting menu experience, a multi-course journey thoughtfully choreographed by the chefs to encourage a sense of surprise and trust. This immersive approach allows guests to fully engage with the kitchen’s creative vision, where ingredients at their peak are showcased with refined craft and quiet precision. Every dish serves as a testament to the team’s dedication to technical mastery and the inherent beauty of the natural world.
This distinctive dining narrative is paired with a service style that is as refined as it is deeply personal. At Alo, true hospitality goes beyond mere technical execution; it is defined by an atmosphere of effortless elegance where anticipating guest needs and offering sincere care are the highest priorities. From knowledgeable guidance to warm, memorable interactions, every detail is orchestrated to ensure an exceptional experience that celebrates the very best of contemporary hospitality.
📍 Toronto, Canada
#LaListe1000 #AloRestaurant #PatrickKriss #TorontoEats #FrenchTechnique
Destination: Italian Lakes Tour — Three enchanting lakes, three stops through beautiful hotels and gastronomic gems ✨
Across Northern Italy, the great lakes offer a timeless escape where alpine fresh air meets Mediterranean flair. La Liste invites you on a curated journey through these iconic waters, where each stop pairs a legendary hotel with its exceptional restaurant to create an unforgettable stop.
Lake Como & Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni: The epitome of aristocratic glamour
Widely celebrated for its prestige, Lake Como is a landscape of shimmering blue water lined with refined villas and lush tropical gardens. At the heart of Bellagio stands the Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni, a magnificent 1854 residence that has been a cherished family home for four generations under the Bucher family. Within this palace of gilded ceilings and marble columns, guests can retreat to a 1,500m² spa or a private Beach Club before an evening at Mistral. Here, chef Ettore Bocchia serves a seasonal menu of Mediterranean flavors facing a spectacular panorama. @villaserbellonibellagio
New - For a more festive energy, Mauro Colagreco’s new restaurant Cetino captures the vibrant spirit of the Como shore. Located in The Lake Como EDITION in a historic 19th-century palazzo chef Colagreco’s first restaurant in Italy, it offers an instinctive cuisine rooted in a deep connection to local producers and the rhythm of the seasons. @cetinocomo@maurocolagreco
Lake Garda & Villa Cortine Palace: A romantic Mediterranean haven
As Italy’s largest lake, Garda offers a landscape of cypress trees, ancient statues, and shimmering horizons. Near the medieval walls of Sirmione, the Villa Cortine Palace stands as a masterpiece of 19th-century Italian Romanticism. The hotel’s heritage lives on through its exquisite frescoes and marquetry floors, creating an atmosphere of timeless elegance. This spirit extends to the table at Le Gardenie, where generous Mediterranean cuisine is served under golden ceilings, or at Al Molo, where the scenic terrace opens directly onto the lake’s blue mirror. @villacortinepalacehotel
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Culinary Alert — 🇩🇪 Waldhotel Sonnora, Dreis: The quiet pursuit of absolute perfection ✨
Deep in the Eifel forest, Waldhotel Sonnora remains a landmark of culinary excellence where the search for perfection is a daily ritual. Under the calm and precise guidance of chef Clemens Rambichler, the restaurant continues to define the highest standards of the craft, officially holding the well-deserved #2 spot on the global La Liste Top 1000 for 2026.
It is a sanctuary where extraordinary cuisine is crafted with a singular ambition: to become better with every single plate, moving ever closer to a flawless culinary ideal.
The “Sonnora Menu” is a masterclass in precision, weaving together the structural elegance of French traditions with the vibrant energy of contemporary freshness. The kitchen’s priorities are absolute, placing superior-quality products, harmonious combinations, and surgical craftsmanship at the center of every creation.
Rambichler and his team deliver an incomparable experience defined by total harmony, offering dishes that are as technically precise as they are emotionally resonant.
For those seeking the definitive essence of the house, the “SONNORA Specials & Classics” provide a curated journey through the restaurant’s most iconic flavors. Whether exploring the latest seasonal innovations or revisiting timeless signatures, guests are invited to linger in a world of fine dining that is, quite simply, perfect.
At Sonnora, the quiet dedication to the craft ensures that each meal is a milestone in the landscape of modern European gastronomy.
📍 Dreis, Germany
#LaListe1000 #WaldhotelSonnora #ClemensRambichler #FrenchGastronomy
Culinary Alert — 🇵🇭 Gallery by Chele, Manila: A cross-cultural journey through the Filipino soul ✨
In the heart of Manila, Gallery by Chele stands as a vibrant culinary laboratory where Filipino heritage meets a sophisticated global perspective. Led by the dynamic partnership of chefs Chele Gonzalez and Carlos Villaflor, the restaurant bridges a Spanish-European culinary foundation with a deep reverence for the Philippines’ vast and varied landscape. Their philosophy is one of constant movement, traveling across the archipelago and through history to rescue disappearing techniques and under-appreciated ingredients from farmers, fisherfolk, and home cooks.
The experience is rooted in, but never bound by, tradition. By combining local fermentation methods and ancient cooking practices with international technology, the kitchen creates dishes that reflect a profound relationship with the land, sea, and seasonal flora. This creative spirit extends to a one-of-a-kind beverage program where talented mixologists craft artisanal ferments and give classic cocktails a local twist using homegrown flavors.
At its soul, Gallery by Chele is about shared discovery, inviting guests to explore a multifaceted world of joy and wonder. Every plate is a carefully orchestrated balance of complementary and contradictory components, ensuring that while the team explores beyond borders, they never forget the country they call home. It is a destination where the beauty of the Philippines is not just celebrated, but safeguarded through a commitment to sustainability and the preservation of its gastronomic bounty.
📍 Manila, Philippines
#LaListe1000 #GalleryByChele #CheleGonzalez #CarlosVillaflor #ManilaEats
Culinary Alert — 🇯🇵 Gion Matayoshi, Kyoto: A masterclass in Japanese aesthetics and hospitality ✨
Hidden behind the discreet walls of a traditional residence, Gion Matayoshi offers a quiet sanctuary from the bustle of Gion. The journey begins along a cooling wet stone path through doors draped in kimono-fabric noren featuring calligraphy by a Japanese Living National Treasure. The space is a study in minimalist perfection featuring a solid hinoki wood counter for eight and chairs handmade by Tokunaga Furniture to preserve the tactile grain of the wood.
The soul of the restaurant is the unorthodox journey of chef Kazutomo Matayoshi, an Okinawan visionary who once dreamed of being a professional scuba diver before a sudden epiphany led him to the kitchen. After training at the historic 100-year-old Sumiya Ryokan and leading that kitchen at 33, he opened his own eponymous sanctuary to blend his Okinawan roots with the disciplined traditions of Kyoto kaiseki.
Every evening is a perfect synergy of elements that fills both the heart and the belly, from the exquisitely plated seasonal dishes to the unparalleled sake selection. Chef Matayoshi sources ingredients personally from across the archipelago, presenting them with technical precision and a warm, conversational hospitality that makes this intimate experience truly memorable.
📍 Kyoto, Japan
#LaListe1000 #GionMatayoshi #KazutomoMatayoshi #KyotoEats #Kaiseki
Culinary Alert — 🇧🇪 Restaurant Boury, Roeselare: A contemporary Belgian masterpiece ✨
Inside an elegant brick villa in Roeselare, Chef Tim Boury and Inge Waeles have crafted a complete experience where hospitality, precision, and creativity meet in perfect harmony. Central to this success is the strength of the couple, whose shared vision has earned Restaurant Boury the rank of Best restaurant in Belgium on the La Liste Top 1000 for 2026.
Every element of the establishment is designed to ensure that guests feel entirely at home. From the refined yet warm interiors and the light-filled terrace to a bar designed for conviviality, the space invites a sense of belonging. Behind the scenes, a dedicated team orchestrates a seamless service that perfectly complements the couple’s contemporary take on Belgian gastronomy.
Chef Boury’s cuisine is rooted in a deep respect for seasonal produce and local craftsmanship, blending classical foundations with a modern, expressive energy. Each plate reveals a meticulous technique balanced by emotion, delivering delicate, layered flavours that capture both power and finesse. His approach is intuitive and generous, showcasing the purity of each ingredient sourced from nearby fields, the North Sea, or trusted artisans across Europe.
The result is a cuisine that speaks softly yet leaves a lasting impression—elegant, confident, and deeply personal. Reflecting this standard of global excellence, La Liste’s Managing Director Hélène Pietrini presented the @bernardaud plate to Chef Tim Boury and Inge Waeles.
📍 Roeselare, Belgium
#LaListe1000 #RestaurantBoury #TimBoury #IngeWaeles #BelgianGastronomy
Culinary Alert — 🇹🇭 Bo.lan, Bangkok: Thai cuisine with meaning
At Bo.lan, Thai cuisine is not revisited. It is deeply understood, protected, and shared.
Created by chefs Duangporn Songvisava and Dylan Jones, Bo.lan has spent more than a decade building one of Bangkok’s most thoughtful culinary ecosystems — where ancient Thai recipes, biodiversity, sustainability, and hospitality all meet around the table.
Their menu is described as “Essentially Thai”: an interpretation shaped by years of travel across Thailand, conversations with farmers, fisherfolk, artisans and foragers, and the study of rare historical cookbooks. Every dish reflects a living knowledge of Thai food culture — not frozen in time, but evolving with respect.
Beyond the plate, Bo.lan has become a pioneering model for responsible gastronomy in Asia. From eliminating single-use plastic bottles and producing cleaning soap from used cooking oil, to composting organic waste, filtering water in-house, reusing crates with farmers, and investing in solar energy, the restaurant continues its ambitious journey toward zero carbon.
But what makes Bo.lan truly remarkable is how seamlessly this commitment translates into hospitality. Dining here means discovering the depth, complexity, and generosity of Thai cuisine while directly supporting a network of local producers and communities across the Kingdom.
A restaurant where sustainability is not a concept — but a daily practice rooted in culture, craftsmanship, and care.
#LaListe1000 #Bolan #Bangkok #ThaiCuisine
Culinary Alert — 🇬🇷 Botrini’s, Athens: A diary of memories and technical mastery ✨
In the heart of Athens, Botrini’s serves as a living laboratory where history, family, and avant-garde technique converge. Led by the visionary Ettore Botrini the restaurant is a narrative journey rather than a simple meal. Each course is introduced by a story card, inviting guests into a “diary of tasteful memories” that spans from the chef’s childhood in Corfu to the ancient traditions of Tuscan fishermen.
The kitchen’s evolution is further fueled by Executive R&D chef Ilias Ntoukas, who joined in 2025. Bringing a heavyweight pedigree from highly innovative restaurants, Ntoukas infuses the menu with a minimalist aesthetic and a deep respect for foraged ingredients and sustainability. Together, they bridge the gap between Mediterranean roots and global innovation, focusing on the purity of wild herbs, tomatoes, and the sea’s bounty.
For those seeking total immersion, the Chef’s table offers a front-row seat to the kitchen’s “thrilling action.” Combined with a wine program designed to interact deeply with every flavor, the experience is a masterclass in modern Greek gastronomy. It is a destination where the technical lessons of Lausanne and San Sebastian meet the soulful legacy of the Botrini family.
📍 Athens, Greece
#LaListe1000 #BotrinisAthens #EttoreBotrini #IliasNtoukas #GreekGastronomy
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Georgian House 🏅 just made it onto the global stage — recognized by La Liste 🌟
🥳 Local Gem სტატუსი მოპოვებულია!
🎁 დაბადების დღეზე მეტი კარგი საჩუქარი რა გინდა!
💥 #Satchashnike-მ მოიპოვა Local Gem-ის სტატუსი და აღიარებულია La Liste-ის 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷 @laliste1000 მიერ, საერთაშორისო რესტორნების შეფასების გიდისა და პლატფორმისგან, რომელიც დაფუძნებულია პარიზში, საფრანგეთში.
@gastronaut.georgia x @badagoniwines powered ⚡️
🥳 Local Gem status unlocked!
@stephaniezchoice 💖🇫🇷🥂
🎁 Even more special, we received this incredible award on our birthday!
💥 #Satchashnike earns its place as a Local Gem, recognised by La Liste, international restaurant rating guide and platform, based in Paris-France.
