Discover the world's most difficult restaurants to book
These restaurants have an endless waiting list, and you won't be able to dine in for another 4 years!
Entering the world of luxury cuisine, you will discover that there are wonderful restaurants but it is inevitable that it is difficult to reserve a table. These locations shine with the perfect combination of fresh ingredients and sophisticated decor like a work of art. All over the world, from romantic Paris to bustling Tokyo, restaurants that are hard to reserve are waiting for the luckiest guests.
In this article, we have compiled information about the 9 most difficult restaurants in the world to book a table. If you are a food lover and willing to spend time waiting, try making a reservation and experience it!
＃1: Brae
Brae is located in Birregurra, about 1.5 hours drive from Melbourne. The name "Brae" in English means "little hill", and this restaurant is truly located in the middle of a fertile land, creating a close connection between land, ingredients and people. Although located in a rather remote area, Brae is very famous and was ranked 44th in the list of "50 best restaurants globally". This is the second Australian restaurant to appear on this list, second only to "Attica".
Dan - the founder of the brand always cherished the desire to build a simple, cozy culinary space that was close to the production site. That's why Brae is built next to a 30-acre farm and prides itself on using strictly controlled ingredients, offering vegetables, olive trees, and seasonal grains, changing the menu. Regular menu, creating a taste experience in harmony with nature and heaven. Coming here, you cannot help but taste Roast Duck, prepared meticulously and meticulously. The duck meat is aged for three days, then dried with smoke from livestock grass and grilled with the remaining heat after baking the bread. When placed on the table, the duck meat is still warm and has a gentle flavour of grass, soft and easy to eat, combined with the elegant sweet and sour taste of "desert peach" (Quandong) typical of Australia.
Information about Brae restaurant:
Address: 4285 Cape Otway Rd, Birregurra VIC 3242, Australia
Phone: +61 3 5236 2226
Estimated waiting time: About 2 months
#2:The Cove Club
"The Cove Club" has been certified as a Michelin two-star restaurant, located at Shoreditch Town Hall in East London. This building has classical architecture, and is a familiar gathering place for those who love art. Inside, the space is divided into a bar and dining area, with white painted walls, wooden tables, chairs and floors, scattered with dried flowers and candles creating a comfortable dining space.
Under the direction of chef Isaac Mchale, "The Cove Club" focuses on seasonal menus and daily changing dishes, while researching and developing new creative dishes with seafood and meat ingredients. Britain's best wild and organic vegetables. The menu is divided into "Tasting Menu" priced at £195 and "Short Tasting Menu" priced at £155, including popular dishes such as "Wiltshire Trout " made from almond milk, watercress , toasted almonds and Peterborough salmon roe sauce; or " Aynhoe Park Venison " using young deer raised on the Aynhoe Park estate , served with toast sauce, caramelized lemon zest, ginger carrots and wild mushrooms. The quality and excellent taste of the ingredients have received overwhelming praise from the most gourmets.
"The gâteau" meticulously designed by pastry chef Deryadem, with layers of pastry and vanilla cream as the base, combined with toasted Yorkshire bear jam and caramel pastry crust, is one of those cakes that everyone loves. Pastry chefs love it. In addition, the restaurant also offers a diverse wine list, and you can recommend the most suitable wine to pair with your dish.
Information about The Cove Club restaurant:
Address: Shoreditch Town Hall, 380 Old St, London EC1V 9LT, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 7729 6496
Estimated waiting time: about 3 months.
＃3: Noma
Noma is located on the outskirts of Copenhagen, possessing a farm-like architecture that is close to nature. Every detail from space layout, material selection, decoration to fabrics are delicately combined with the local landscape and climate. This was the idea of executive chef René Redzepi, with the wish to not only create a dining space, but also a cooking experience connected to nature and Nordic culinary traditions.
On Noma's table, more than 90% of the ingredients are selected from within a 60-mile radius of the restaurant. This means there are no specialty dishes such as foie gras or salmon eggs; instead, diners will enjoy unique ingredients such as duck brain, pine tree tips and foraged weeds. This is how Noma creates its own identity. A unique dish of the restaurant is the ant dish. In 2015, when Noma temporarily closed its doors in Tokyo, a dish of live lobster combined with wild ants from Yamanashi Prefecture attracted global media attention.
Another special feature of Noma is that the dishes are combined with the fermentation process. Chef René Redzepi said that experiencing many rich flavours at the same time keeps the mind and body alert, and so he researched and applied fermentation methods in his dishes. The fermentation and flavour laboratory is located behind the restaurant and has all the necessary equipment.
Information about Noma restaurant:
Address: Refshalevej 96, 1432 København K, Denmark
Phone number: +45 32 96 32 97
Estimated waiting time: About 3 months
＃4: The Fat Duck
The Fat Duck is a culinary venue established in Berkshire, England in 1995. With its simple appearance and discreet signage, it is difficult to imagine that this has been one of the top restaurants in the UK for years. Reserving a table at The Fat Duck is often quite difficult, and waiting times can be up to 4 months.
The restaurant's main chef is Heston Blumenthal, who is famous for applying scientific principles to cuisine. The Fat Duck designed a menu inspired by the famous British fairy tale "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland". This is a colourful dining space, bringing an experience like an exciting adventure through food. Outstanding dishes include French-style Grilled Snails and meticulously prepared and presented duck dishes, bringing unique and unexpected culinary experiences.
Information about The Fat Duck restaurant:
Address: High St, Bray, Maidenhead SL6 2AQ, UK
Phone number: +44 1628 580333
Estimated waiting time: About 4 months
＃5: Disfrutar
Disfrutar in Barcelona, Spain, is considered one of the most difficult restaurants to book a table in the world. At the same time, Disfrutar reached second place in the list of the best restaurants in the world in 2023.
People know Disfrutar for its creative processing, sophisticated cooking techniques and application of modern technology. The chefs here respect the ingredients and pay attention to every detail when preparing dishes. The restaurant often changes its menu to introduce new and unique flavours. Disfrutar's famous signature dish is the " Panchino Filled with Caviar", in which salmon and cream are coated in a fatty batter and quickly fried in hot oil, creating a crispy and delicious meal. delicious. Or "Disfrutar's Gilda" is inspired by traditional northern Spanish cuisine, with herring, green peppers marinated in vinegar, covered with chocolate and coffee beans in the mouth, bringing a state of stimulation. Extremely pleasing to the taste buds.
Information about Disfrutar restaurant:
Address: C. de Villarroel, 163, L'Eixample, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
Phone number: +34 933 48 68 96
Estimated waiting time: About 5 months
＃6: Mesa 1
Mesa 1 is part of the W PUNTA DE MITA hotel in Punta Mita, Mexico. The restaurant is built on a small island in the middle of a freshwater lake, allowing diners to admire the beautiful natural landscape while sipping warm cocktails and unique dishes.
The special thing about Mesa 1 is that you can only reserve a table in advance, and the restaurant only accepts 2 to 10 guests at a time. This creates a private and quiet dining space.
Information about Mesa 1 restaurant:
Address: Km 8.5 Carretera, Desarrollo Costa, 63734 Corral del Risco, Nay., Mexico
Phone number: +52 329 226 8368
Estimated waiting time: about 6 months
＃7: La Mesita de Almanza
La Mesita de Almanza is located on the island of Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, and ranks 7th on the list of the most difficult restaurants to book a table in the world. This is a small family-run restaurant, located on the banks of the Beagle Channel, near the fishing village of Almanza and the port of Puerto Williams. Although it is an hour's drive from Ushuaia city and the climate here is quite cold, many tourists still come here to experience it.
La Mesita de Almanza is famous for its fresh seafood dishes such as shrimp, crab, scallops, octopus, cod along with delicious chocolate cake desserts. Each dish is carefully prepared and served with dedicated and attentive service.
Information about La Mesita de Almanza restaurant:
Address: Puerto Almanza, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
Phone number: +54 2901 60-3006
Estimated waiting time: about 6 months.
＃8: Damon Baehrel
"Damon Baehrel" was founded in 1989. Located in a small village north of Earlton, New York, USA, this restaurant is named after owner Damon Baehrel. With a space of 12 tables and 20 seats, all activities from cooking to serving are managed independently by Damon. He learned his own cooking skills and adhered to the self-sufficient business philosophy. This restaurant has not been accepting reservations since 2014, as it currently has reservations until 2025!
The restaurant's menu is inspired by local ingredients and meticulously prepared. Dinner time lasts up to 5 hours, allowing customers to enjoy each dish comfortably. Damon Baehrel pledges that each customer is considered special and important to him.
Information about Damon Baehrel restaurant:
Address: 776 Co Hwy 45, Earlton, NY 12058, United States
Phone: +1 518-269-1009
Estimated waiting time: About 1 year
＃9: The Bank Tavern
The Bank Tavern is a restaurant and pub located in Bristol, a city in England. The special thing is that booking is very difficult, the waiting time can even be up to... 4 years. The restaurant has 7 tables, located in a building that has existed since the 19th century and has experienced many historical events, including two world wars. The famous dish here is " Sunday roasts", voted the best British roast in 2019. They include pink beef, tender pork shoulder and delicious chicken thighs, accompanied by roast potatoes and delicious Yorkshire puddings.
Information about The Bank Tavern restaurant:
Address: 8 John St, Bristol BS1 2HR, England
Phone: +44 117 930 4691
Estimated waiting time: About 4 years.
