France:
- Mirazur (Menton, France) Overall Rank: 11 -- Located on the French-Italian border, Argentine-born chef Mauro Colagreco has access to the best of both countries' produce.
- L'Arpege (Paris, France) Overall Rank: 25 -- Chef Alain Passard earned 3 Michelin stars in 1996 and has maintained them ever since.
- Le Chateaubriand (Paris, France) Overall Rank: 27 -- Self trained Basque chef Inaki Aizpitarte serves up delicious, creative, and affordable dishes.
- L'Atelier Saint-Germain de Joel Robuchon (Paris, France) Overall Rank: 31 -- Jöel Robuchon brings a more relaxed approach to fine dining with executive chef Axel Manes manning the kitchen.
- L'Astrance (Paris, France) Overall Rank: 38 -- Chef Pascal Barbot's modern French cooking style is an unusual fusion approach with spices over salt and minimal use of cream and butter.
Italy:
- Osteria Francescana (Modena, Italy) Overall Rank: 3 -- Awarded 3 Michelin stars, owner and executive chef Massimo Bottura is known for his avante-garde style.
- Piazza Duomo (Alba, Italy) Overall Rank: 39 -- Executive chef Enrico Crippa pushes the boundaries of modern Italian cuisine while also adhering to regional culinary traditions.