The journey is as memorable as the meals awaiting you at the destination. Hotels Restaurants Travel Editor's Pick food. Yet, some of the most tranquil havens are also home to under-the-radar culinary gems. Many of the featured restaurants are led by boundary-pushing chefs who source ingredients straight from their windswept surroundings.
Getting to these far-flung restaurants is no small feat—expect ferry rides, winding roads, and, at times, an epic sense of adventure—but the reward is well worth it. Why go: For the dramatic landscapes, pristine beaches, and the French and Italian flavors that meld to create a unique food scene. This small Mediterranean island features some of the most dramatic landscapes on the old continent.
Along the coast, fresh seafood like grilled sea bream, red mullet, and aziminu Corsican bouillabaisse reign supreme, while the mountainous interior offers rich dishes like civet de sanglier wild boar stew and pulenda , a chestnut-flour polenta. On one of the most beautiful—and seasonally bustling—beaches, bookmark the Two-Key Casadelmar , which overhangs the water.
Why go: The remote vibes, rugged landscapes, and innovative cuisine from chefs who know how to navigate the harsh landscapes. Staying in the Faroe Islands can feel like an otherworldly experience. Here, windswept landscapes meet culinary prowess like no other, putting this remote archipelago on the modern food-lover's map.
Expect cuisine shaped by the relentless elements—think fermented lamb, sea urchins, and dried fish, all steeped in tradition yet refined with modern techniques. Here, absolute seclusion reigns: the land feels untouched, and the lack of reliable Wi-Fi only deepens the off-the-grid allure.
