People say these 20 cities around the world have the best restaurants

Paris will always be known for its good restaurants. While plenty of other cities around France sometimes compete for the title, Paris consistently has an exceptional offering for those who love to eat out. 

Whether you like restaurants with Michelin stars or hidden gems disguised as holes in the wall, New York City has something to offer you. Its restaurant scene is unmatched in the United States, and not many cities in the world can compete with it, either. 

There is one city in the United States that comes close to competing with New York for best restaurants, and it’s Los Angeles. The City of Angels is bursting with tasty restaurants, all of which offer patrons just a little something different. 

Rome is like Paris when it comes to restaurants. Cities like Milan, Naples, and others around Italy have lots of good eateries to contend with Rome, but Rome remains steadfast in its superiority. 

Dubai has become a restaurant mecca in recent years. There are dozens of Michelin star-rated places to dine at in Dubai, but those that aren’t included in the guide are nothing to snooze at. The only problem with restaurants in Dubai is choosing which ones to patronize. 

Because it’s deep in the country's mainland, Mexico City often gets overlooked compared to other major cities in Mexico, but trust that it’s just as popping as Cabo San Lucas and Cancun in many regards. And when it comes to restaurants, Mexico City is the best city in the entire country. 

It’s impossible not to enjoy eating in Singapore. There’s loads of Asian cuisine from every corner of the continent. Many of the restaurants are packed, but it’s a sign of how good the food is. 

If you’re choosing a city to visit in Japan based on its restaurant scene, it’s hard to go wrong with any of the country’s major cities. But Tokyo will offer you something special. There’s a huge variety, many of which offer innovative meals that don’t sacrifice quality.

Beijing has so much to offer by way of restaurants. There are places with inventive chefs trying their best to put together a menu unlike anything you’ve seen before, but there’s also a healthy balance of places offering traditional fare that you’ll absolutely love. 

Canada isn’t particularly known for its cuisine, but that hasn’t stopped many major cities from emerging as food capitals. Montreal is leading the pack, hosting restaurants specializing in food worldwide, making every visit worth the cold weather. 

In Cape Town, you’ll find chefs who love what they do and are determined to give you an original restaurant experience. Making many of the restaurants even better are the unmatched views of Cape Town’s landscape.

Carmie from The Bear sent one of his chefs to study in Copenhagen. Of course, it’s got a great restaurant scene. In all seriousness, though, chefs in Copenhagen know what they’re doing, and they’re doing things with food that no one else in the world is doing.  

The Brits don’t have a great reputation for incredible food, and many of England’s residents will tell you that you have to travel outside its capital of London to find the best restaurants. Specifically, you’re going to have to go to Liverpool. 

People who’ve visited Buenos Aires have been pleasantly surprised by its food scene. It hasn’t historically been a city known for great restaurants, but it’s quickly becoming a hot destination for foodies. 

Not all restaurants have to have immaculate service and a stunning ambiance. Some just need to have good food. And that’s what you’ll find in Ho Chi Minh City. If you want to travel somewhere to eat amazing food at low prices, Ho Chi Minh City it is. 

Marrakech might be the opposite of Ho Chi Minh City as far as restaurants are concerned. Marrakech is loaded with beautiful sit-down places, each offering more delicious food than the last. 

Sydney has a little bit of everything for restaurants. Some places are absolutely exquisite. Others will offer you incredible food and nothing more. All are welcome, and none will disappoint you. 

If you’re going to travel to any place in South America just for the restaurants, make it Lima. The Peruvian capital has exceptional restaurants, many of which make outstanding versions of some of the country’s most well-known dishes. 

Bangkok is another great food city. Thailand’s capital has some fine dining, but you’ll probably find yourself more attracted to its street food, much of which foodies find to be just as good as fine dining. 

Mumbai has all sorts of restaurants to eat at. It serves impeccable traditional Indian food, but it’s got plenty of cuisine from around the world, too. No one who visits the city should leave hungry.