Where to eat according to chefs: food maps

When travelling to new places, we all look for trusted sources to help us find the best bars and restaurants to make our trips fulfilling gastro-adventures. We know that choosing where to eat whilst away can sometimes be months in the planning.

Who better to help us out then, than chefs, who live, work, breathe and eat their cities and have their fingers firmly on the pulses of their local scenes – and know all the nooks and cheffy crannies that the guides might miss.

Below we’ve compiled some of our favourite recent chefs’ maps for some of the world’s most exciting food destinations, a shower of expert tips from the world’s best chefs, from fine dining to street food to the best cocktail bars.

Don’t forget to check out all our food maps by clicking on the ‘food maps’ tag at the top of this article and if you’re looking for inspiration, read our guide to 2024’s best destinations for food lovers.

Athens

From street food to traditional tavernas and fine dining, discover the best places to eat in Athens from local chef Pavlos Kiriakis of Michelin-starred The Zillers.

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Pavlos Kiriakis’ guide to Athens

Heading to Athens and wondering where to eat?

Berlin

Coda chef René Frank shares his favorite places to eat and unwind in Germany’s ever vibrant capital.

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René Frank’s guide to Berlin

René Frank, co-owner and head chef of two-Michelin-star Coda, in Berlin, is revered for his prog

Edinburgh

Roberta Hall-McCarron, the chef behind Edinburgh's The Little Chartroom, shares her favorite places to eat and drink in her hometown.

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Roberta Hall-McCarron’s guide to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is where I grew up, I love it! There is something for everyone and it’s all within walking distance.

Hong Kong

Get tips for the best restaurants and bars, as well as things to do, in Hong Kong from local chef Vicky Lau of Tate Dining Room, Mora, and more.

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Vicky Lau’s guide to Hong Kong

Are you heading to Hong Kong?

Medellín

Get to know Colombia’s city of eternal spring, with this guide to Medellín’s best restaurants from local chef, Carmen Angel.

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Carmen Angel’s guide to Medellín

While she was raised in southern California, Colombian heritage on her father Diego’s side eventually drew chef Carmen Angel to make Medellín, his birthplace