Hotels have long housed some of the best dining in the world.

While today, it’s a familiar concept, when César Ritz introduced a glamorous dining room at London’s Savoy hotel (complete with a French chef) at the end of the 19th century, it was a revelation. The idea blossomed on both sides of the Atlantic — American grand hotels were minting their own icons, like the Boston cream pie, born at the Omni Parker House.

After a bit of a mid-century slump, the 21st century saw hotels come back onto the dining scene in a big way, with celebrity chefs and culinary tourism driving the boom. We’ve covered the inimitable hotel bar on our blog before, but this time, it’s all about the white tablecloths, tasting menus, and seriously immersive epicurean experiences.

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The Berkeley

The Berkeley is a foodie’s delight. Located steps away from Hyde Park in London, the hotel is a tour de force in all things good taste. It’s nailed luxury without pretension in guest rooms and dining rooms alike. Several onsite options span cuisines and moods, with design serious enough that taking your seat at the table is an event in itself.

A standout here is La Môme, the first international outpost of the stylish Cannes restaurant known for its high-end Mediterranean cuisine and party-forward atmosphere. At The Berkeley, you’ll find the same seasonal, fresh Mediterranean fare and effortlessly elegant dining room (complete with Slim Aarons’ photography), but with a little bit of English refinement that replaces the beach club excitement, though evenings do bring live DJs and pianists.

For dessert, only the best will do and, thankfully, Cédric Grolet’s first pâtisserie outside Paris calls The Berkeley home. Indulge in a confectionery nightcap, or visit during the day for their comprehensive breakfast menu and a French twist on the classic British afternoon tea, Goûtea.

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Eau Resort & Spa

You may look at the palm-lined courtyards, breezy balconies, and stretch of private beach and think that Eau Resort & Spa is just another Floridian resort, but look a little closer and you’ll find that it’s a stay that takes its commitment to quality seriously—from the personalized service to the delightful onsite dining.

The name that everyone will know here is Nobu. The beloved restaurant — famed for its traditional Japanese cuisine with contemporary Peruvian ingredients — opened a Manalapan outpost onsite, meaning that you can pop into this celebrity-fave sushi spot right after a dip in the pool. Our must-gets on the menu? The famous Black Cod Miso, the Yellowtail Jalapeño, and for dessert, the Bento Box, complete with imperial matcha gelato.

Another culinary heavyweight is Angle, the resort’s modern American steakhouse. Highlights include, perhaps unsurprisingly, the steak, but also some more inventive options like a bison ribeye. Other classic choices are the lobster bisque and fresh-caught local seafood. Not every meal has to be the main event, though, making more casual options like house-made morning pastries at Oceana and waterfront lunches at Breeze Ocean Kitchen a welcome counterpoint to more refined dining experiences.

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Como Castello Del Nero

When it comes to exceptional dining destinations, no list would be complete without an Italian hotel. Calling COMO Castello Del Nero a hotel isn’t quite right; it’s a 12th-century castle tucked into the Tuscan hills, and, unsurprisingly, the dining is a real draw.

For those of you who care about accolades, this heritage stay manages something of a hospitality sweep – it boasts a Michelin Key, denoting it as a very special stay, and its signature restaurant La Torre, helmed by Giovanni Luca Di Pirro, has held a Michelin Star for 12 consecutive years. Three menus draw on the region’s bounty in different ways: Evoluzione Vegetali focuses on produce from the estate’s bio-garden, La Terra highlights local meats, and Il Mare puts seafood at the center of the experience. Each meal is, naturally, accented by wines from the historic cellars.

The culinary masterclass extends beyond the dining room, though, with breakfasts taken al fresco on the terrace, romantic dinners in the gardens, and aperitivi enjoyed amidst the 740-acre estate’s own olive groves. Other culinary experiences include truffle hunting, wine tastings, cooking classes, and private picnics or dinners.

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Portrait Firenze

If you’re still hoping for a little taste of la dolce vita, but prefer to stay in the city, well, we’ve got a pick for that too: Portrait Firenze. Located on the banks of the Arno in Florence, this boutique stay has the class that comes from its owners (the Ferragamo family) and the convenience of being steps away from the endless shops and eateries that the city has to offer.

Onsite, dining centers around Caffè dell’Oro, the hotel’s all-day dining concept. Helmed by Chef Luca Armellino, whose resumé includes an impressive array of Michelin-starred kitchens across the globe, the reimagined restaurant plates up traditional Italian flavors rooted in local ingredients, imagined with an international flair and executed with refined techniques.

The dining room is decidedly 1950s, with contemporary art, rich colors, and bold design, but the real draw here is dining outside, where the terrace overlooks the iconic Ponte Vecchio. Those hunting Michelin-starred meals are in luck; the hotel’s sister property just across the Arno is home to Borgo San Jacopo, a one-Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant.