What Do You Want to Eat? I Don’t Know, You Choose – How to Select a Restaurant When Travelling Abroad

In this episode, Shannon Bednarova shares her extensive travel experiences and insights on how to select the best restaurants while traveling abroad. She emphasizes the importance of avoiding tourist traps, exploring new cuisines, and seeking local recommendations to enhance the dining experience. Shannon also discusses the significance of atmosphere, wine selection, and making reservations in advance, while sharing memorable dining experiences and top restaurant recommendations from her travels.

Takeaways

• Traveling opens your mind to new cultures and cuisines.
• Avoid tourist traps for a more authentic dining experience.
• Research restaurants using online platforms like TripAdvisor and Reddit.
• A breathtaking location can enhance a mediocre food experience.
• Try at least one new cuisine during your travels.
• Local recommendations often lead to hidden gems, great food and new friends.
• Reading diner reviews helps you gauge the quality of service and food.
• Reservations should be made well in advance for fine dining, especially for "it" places or Michelin starred restaurants
• Dining experiences can create lifelong memories.

Links to recommended restaurants: -

Orangery Restaurant at Blenheim Palace | Lunch & Afternoon Tea, Woodstock, England - $$$

Copper Still - Scottish Bar & Restaurant - Copper Still - Edinburgh, Scotland - $$$

La Certosa di Maggiano Official Website - Siena, Italy - $$$

Restaurant La Terrazza di Lucullo - Caesar Augustus, Capri, Italy - $$$$
Luna Restaurant at Villa Magia | Fine Dining in Positano Amalfi Coast, Italy - $$$$

Dining at The Inn at Little Washington - Little Washington, Virginia, United States -$$$$$ - 2-3 M*s

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/victoria-and-alberts-overview/ - Orlando, Florida, United States - $$$$$ - 1 M*

Esh Pitabar - Amsterdam, The Netherlands - $$

Kebab Pizzeria Kirmina - Milan, Italy (this restaurant doesn't have a website; however, if you search for them on-line you can order from them from food delivery sites) - $

DISCLAIMER: All opinions, recommendations and experiences shared on this podcast are solely those of the creator and/or her guests. Please do your own research and consult the appropriate professionals before making any decisions based on content shared on this show.

Thank you for listening! I welcome your feedback and suggestions or you simply let me know if you are enjoying the show. You can reach me at Shannon@ALadyWellTravelled.com