From chicken to lobster
Vada pav is a Mumbai staple. It's a spice potato fritter served in a bun and lovingly called a Mumbai hamburger by some.
The Italian capital is a city for tourists and locals alike to enjoy classics such as cacio e pepe and carbonara. These pastas are sure to please and leave you wanting more.
In Milan, you can experience classics like risotto alla milanese, a creamy saffron risotto that is often served with ossobuco (cross-cut veal shanks braised with vegetables, white wine, and broth), as well as cotoletta alla milanese.
Bologna boasts delicious meals such as tagliatelle al ragù and tortellini in brodo.
Naples is the top foodie destination! The city offers food staples like spaghetti alle vongole and the world-famous pizza Margherita. This classic Neapolitan pizza features tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
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The top four is an all-Italian special! We start with Florence, home to the bistecca alla Fiorentina, which is a large T-bone steak that is often cooked rare and served along with a simple side.
Madrid's hearty chickpea stew with meat and vegetables, known as cocido madrileño, helps land the Spanish capital on this list, and keeps people coming back for more.
Bagna cauda and gianduiotto are two food staples that you're sure to love in Turin, Italy. Bagna cauda is a warm dip comprised of garlic, anchovies, and olive oil, served with vegetables. Gianduiotto is a smooth chocolate and hazelnut treat from this particular region.
Paris is another top food city. The staple coq au vin is a dish of slow-cooked chicken with red wine, mushrooms, and herbs.
Osaka, Japan, is full of delicious food options, including takoyaki and okonomiyaki. Takoyaki are octopus-filled balls of dough that are served with sauce and bonito flakes.
New York has it all. Favorite foods include bagels with lox and cream cheese, as well as New York-style pizza.
In Genoa, Italy, you'll find top foods such as pasta with pesto alla Genovese and focaccia. The sauce is made with basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan, and olive oil.
Salade niçoise, a salad with tuna, olives, hard-boiled eggs, and green beans, is a fan favorite in Nice, France, alongside socca, a chickpea flour pancake that is usually topped with herbs and salt.
Gaziantep, Turkey, offers the world baklava, a delicious, sweet pastry made with layers of filo dough, filled with nuts and syrup.
In Lima, Peru, the dish known as ceviche captures hearts. Fresh fish is marinated in citrus juices and mixed with onions, cilantro, and chili. Another favorite is lomo saltado (stir-fried beef with vegetables that is served with rice and fries).
Kyoto, Japan, has lots to offer those who live or visit the city. This includes yudofu, a simple dish of tofu cooked in hot water that is often served with dipping sauces, or kaiseki, a traditional multi-course meal focusing on seasonal ingredients.
New Orleans is home to some hearty food, including gumbo, a stew with meat, seafood, and vegetables, served with rice as well as beignets, which are fried dough pastries dusted with powdered sugar.
Jakarta, Indonesia, will excite your taste buds with its famed nasi goreng, a fried rice dish that has vegetables, meat, and, oftentimes, an egg on top.
One of Ferrara's claims to fame is cappellacci di zucca. This pumpkin-filled pasta is often served with butter and sage in this Italian city.
Staple food items from Catania, Italy, include arancini (fried rice balls stuffed with meat, cheese, or vegetables) and caponata (a sweet and sour eggplant dish with olives, capers, and tomatoes).
In Venice, Italy, not only will you find beautiful sites, but you can enjoy some incredible food. This includes risotto al nero di seppia, a risotto made with cuttlefish and its ink.
Singapore offers the world its Hainanese chicken rice. The dish has poached chicken served with a fragrant rice, chili sauce, and soy sauce.
Tokyo, Japan, is famous food-wise for many dishes, including sushi and ramen.
Lisbon, Portugal, is home to a dish known as bacalhau à brás. It's salt cod mixed with scrambled eggs, potatoes, and onions.
Istanbul, Turkey, offers tasty food options including kebab or grilled meats such as lamb and chicken, served with flatbread and vegetables.
Home of the Philly cheesesteak, a sandwich made with thinly sliced beef, melted cheese, and onions, Philadelphia kicks off the top 30.
San Francisco makes the list and boasts choices like cioppino, a seasoned stew, often made with crab, clams, and fish, as well as a simple yet delicious staple: sourdough bread.
Guadalajara, Mexico, has birria, a slow-cooked meat stew that is usually served with tortillas and salsa. You'll also find torta ahogada there, a sandwich featuring pork that has been drenched in a spicy tomato sauce.
Are you a fan of pizza? Look no further than Chicago. Here they offer deep-dish-style pizza with layers of cheese, tomato sauce, and lots of topping options.
Wiener schnitzel, hailing from the Austrian capital, is a delicious breaded and fried veal cutlet that is often served with a side of potato salad.
Are you a true food lover? Someone who is a self-proclaimed foodie? If so, this list is for you!
TasteAtlas recently released their 2024-2025 best food cities in the world list, and we're sharing the top 30 with you, alongside top dishes served in each location. The list is ranked and considers 17,073 cities from their database, as well as 477,297 food ratings for 15,478 foods. So, grab a pen and be sure to take some notes as this list (and the special dishes within) are sure to please!
Curious about which cities made the list? Click through now to find out.
The world’s 30 best food cities, according to TasteAtlas
Which cities made the cut?
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Are you a true food lover? Someone who is a self-proclaimed foodie? If so, this list is for you!
TasteAtlas recently released their 2024-2025 best food cities in the world list, and we're sharing the top 30 with you, alongside top dishes served in each location. The list is ranked and considers 17,073 cities from their database, as well as 477,297 food ratings for 15,478 foods. So, grab a pen and be sure to take some notes as this list (and the special dishes within) are sure to please!
Curious about which cities made the list? Click through now to find out.