Many of these restaurants have only a small number of seats, creating exclusivity and privacy for diners. The dishes are meticulously prepared with the freshest ingredients, bringing delicate and unforgettable flavors. Thanks to the creativity of talented chefs and positive reviews from experts, these restaurants attract the attention of many diners. Therefore, booking a table often requires diners to follow a specific process, such as booking months in advance or paying a large sum of money in advance.
THE BANK TAVERN (ENGLAND) - CUSTOMERS HAVE TO WAIT 4 YEARS FOR A TABLE
A three-course meal costs £26.95 for two people, but it’s hard to get a table, with some guests waiting up to four years to dine here.
A humble restaurant and pub in Bristol, about 2.5 hours drive from London (UK), ranked first in the list of "world's hardest to book a table". That is the Bank Tavern restaurant. To enjoy the food here, diners have to wait up to 4 years.
Some guests have to wait up to four years to dine here.
In 2019, the restaurant's homemade gravy and Yorkshire pudding were named "best food in Britain".
This is a monthly culinary award ranked by The Guardian (UK). Since then, the identity of this place has become more and more known to diners.
An unassuming pub and restaurant in Bristol
Popular menu items at Bank Tavern include rare beef, slow-cooked pork belly, and honey-roasted lamb shank with rosemary. First-time diners can try the pork belly with apple coleslaw and Greek-style squid balls.
In 2019, the restaurant's homemade gravy and Yorkshire pudding were named "best food in Britain"
The restaurant's official website states that Sunday evening reservations are temporarily unavailable for the foreseeable future. Instead, diners are encouraged to "try their luck" by booking midweek dinners.
The restaurant stopped taking reservations in March 2022 after a waiting list of up to four years and it is still not possible to book in advance, although some lucky people whose turn it is may not show up.
SUKIYABASHI JIRO (JAPAN) - THE PLACE WITH THE BEST SUSHI IN THE WORLD
Sukiyabashi Jiro is a small but famous sushi restaurant located in Ginza, Tokyo, Japan. Run by legendary sushi chef Jiro Ono, Sukiyabashi Jiro has been named the best sushi restaurant in the world multiple times, with three Michelin stars and many other prestigious awards.
Sukiyabashi Jiro is a small but popular sushi restaurant located in Ginza.
Sukiyabashi Jiro, despite being awarded three Michelin stars, is still quite modest in terms of space and style. Keeping the classic design of a traditional sushi restaurant, with wooden tables and chairs with only 10 seats, located modestly in the basement of a building in Ginza, Tokyo.
3 Michelin star restaurant but simple design
Jiro Ono is famous for using the freshest ingredients possible. He personally selects fish and seafood every day at Tsukiji market, and only uses ingredients that meet his highest standards. Eating sushi at Sukiyabashi Jiro is a unique and unforgettable experience. Diners are seated around the small bar where they can watch Jiro Ono carefully and meticulously prepare each piece of sushi.
Sukiyabashi Jiro - The place with the best sushi in the world
Due to limited seating and high demand, getting a table at Sukiyabashi Jiro can take months or even years. A meal at Sukiyabashi Jiro can cost millions of yen, making it one of the most expensive restaurants in the world.
OBELIX (USA): THE BEST FRENCH RESTAURANT IN CHICAGO
Obelix is a famous French restaurant located on North Sedgwick Street in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Established in 1990, Obelix has been a favorite destination for French food lovers for over 30 years.
Impressive decoration makes the restaurant attract the eyes of many tourists.
Obelix serves classic French dishes made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. The restaurant's menu includes appetizers like foie gras pâté and snails, main courses like beef bourguignon and salmon en papillote, and desserts like crème brûlée and chocolate mousse.
The dishes here make a strong impression on diners.
Obelix has a cozy and romantic atmosphere, with exposed brick walls, wooden tables and flickering candlelight. Obelix's friendly and attentive staff are always ready to provide excellent service to diners.
Due to the restaurant’s popularity, diners often have to book tables weeks, even months, in advance. While potential diners have plenty of time to make their desired reservations, it can be difficult to get a table in the evening. However, diners may have luck if they book a table on the weekend or for brunch on Mondays.
Obelix was once named the best French restaurant in Chicago.
Obelix has received numerous awards and accolades from food critics. The restaurant has been named "Chicago's Best French Restaurant" by numerous publications, including the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Magazine. Obelix has also been awarded three Michelin stars, the highest accolade in the restaurant industry.
RESTAURANT THAT HAS BEEN NAMED "THE BEST RESTAURANT IN THE WORLD" THREE TIMES - NOMA (COPENHAGEN, DENMARK)
Noma is a world-famous restaurant located in Copenhagen, Denmark. Founded by chef René Redzepi in 2003, Noma has been voted the world's best restaurant multiple times, including being ranked number one on The World's 50 Best Restaurants four times.
Noma restaurant is world famous for its creativity from thinking to operation.
Noma is a name that combines the words Nordisk (Nordic) and mad (which means food in Danish, but in English it means "crazy"). This is a very unique wordplay because when the idea of establishing Noma in 2003 in Copenhagen was born, most Danes thought it was a really crazy idea. Because people thought that classic dishes from France or Italy still sounded feasible but Nordic food seemed to be not popular with many people.
The famous dish at the restaurant has been listed as the best restaurant in the world three times.
Getting on the list of the world's best restaurants is difficult, and being at the top of the list is even more difficult. However, it is unbelievable that Noma has been voted the world's best restaurant four times in a row. This is a great event in the world of cuisine and has made Noma even more famous.
The key to Noma’s success is its innovative cuisine. Noma’s business philosophy is that its Nordic cuisine must be simple, refined, fresh and seasonal, with a particular emphasis on local produce.
Noma is a name that combines the words Nordisk (Nordic) and mad (Danish).
Therefore, when coming to Noma, sometimes you cannot eat the same dish you ate a few months ago. Because the constant creativity of the chefs here has made the dishes constantly change according to the season, according to taste and sometimes according to the improvisation of the talented chefs' hands.
However, enjoying dinner at Noma is not easy. Due to the restaurant's popularity, diners often have to book a table months, even years, in advance.
