El Celler de Can Roca, Girona

Run by brothers Joan (chef), Josep (sommelier), and Jordi (pastry chef) Roca in Girona, Spain, El Celler de Can Roca has held 3 Michelin stars since 2009 and was named World's Best Restaurant twice (2013 and 2015), yet its 1,500-person waitlist is 30% longer than the average for top-tier restaurants. Its 40-course tasting menu draws on Catalan culinary tradition combined with avant-garde techniques including sous vide, distillation, and perfume-inspired aroma dishes. With tickets starting at €290, the Roca brothers are considered the most complete culinary team currently working at the highest level.