The Daily Meal reveals the 101 best hotel restaurants in the world
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Paris has beaten the UK to be named the home of the best hotel restaurant in the world.
The three-Michelin-starred Epicure at the five-star Le Bristol won the top honours - only just scooping Dinner by Heston Blumenthal at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in London.
However, the UK did redeem itself by getting two venues in the top 10 of the 101 Best Hotel Restaurants Around The World, with Raymond Blanc's Le Manoir in Oxford securing eighth place.
Epicure at hotel Le Bristol in Paris has been crowned the best hotel restaurant in the world
At three-Michelin-starred eatery Epicure, chef Eric Fréchon is known for his French culinary classics
Sweet tooth: A delicate chocolate dessert with gold accents is definitely not to be missed at Epicure
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At the helm of The Daily Meal's number one venue, Epicure, is chef Eric Fréchon, known for his classic dishes, such as the poulet de Bresse en vessie - a chicken with black truffles stuffed under its skin, wrapped in a pig's bladder - and signature blue lobster.
While at number two is Blumenthal's eatery at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in London, following the success of The Fat Duck.
On the menu includes a spiced pigeon with ale and artichokes, roast halibut, and an apple, rose and fennel tart.
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park is ranked second by The Daily Meal
Blumenthal's Dinner features a wide range of recipes from England's rich culinary past. Pictured: the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in London
Among Blumenthal's more daring Dinner dishes is a spiced pigeon with ale and artichokes - circa 1780
French chef, Alain Ducasse, scoops third place in the annual list with his Mediterranean-inspired Le Louis XV at the Hotel de Paris in Monte Carlo.
In Florence, Il Palagio at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is ranked at number four - which is a first among Italian hotel restaurants.
Executive Chef Vito Mollica and his team use fresh, locally-sourced ingredients to create authentic Italian cuisine, like his signature Cavatelli pasta with red prawns and marinated baby squids - it was named Dish Of The Year in restaurant guide, Guida Ristoranti Espresso 2013.
Spanish-American chef Jose Andres, often credited for bringing the small plates dining trend to America, makes many an appearance on this list and is the only chef to have two properties listed in the top 10.
The Bazaar by Jose Andres at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills takes the fifth spot, while e by Jose Andres at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas comes in at number nine.
The second American hotel restaurant to be mentioned is Jean Georges' signature restaurant, Jean-Georges at the Trump International Hotel & Tower in New York City, which comes in sixth on the list.
Alain Ducasse's Mediterranean-inspired Le Louis XV restaurant at Hotel de Paris in Monte Carlo came in third
Le Louis XV's luxurious white and gold dining room is reminiscent of Versailles Grand Siècle
Popular dishes include the seafood medley (left) and Gamberoni from San Remo, rock fish gelée and caviar
Dish to try: the Cavatelli pasta with red prawns and marinated baby squids at Il Palagio in Florence (pictured)
Spanish chef Jose Andres is the only proprietor to have two restaurants in the top 10. Pictured: The Bazaar by Jose Andres at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills
The second American venue on the list is Jean-Georges at the Trump International Hotel & Tower in New York
Blue at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, ranks seventh thanks to chef Eric Ripert, known as New York's seafood master.
Of Le Bernadin fame, Ripert creates freshly prepared oceanic fare, with both a la carte and four- and six-course tasting menu options.
Eighth on the list (and second in the UK) is the Oxfordshire Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons Restaurant at Le Manoir in Oxford, where chef Blanc creates dishes described as 'a twist of imaginative genius'.
Blue by Eric Ripert at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, ranks seventh due to its freshly prepared oceanic fare
Chef Eric Ripert is known as New York's seafood master (left) while Raymond Blanc's (right) dishes are often described as 'a twist of imaginative genius'
Eighth globally (and second in the UK) is the Oxfordshire Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons Restaurant in Great Milton
Don't know what to try? May we suggest Le Manoir's confit cod dish with chorizo and red pepper
The conservatory dining room at Le Manoir Aux Quat'Saisons is absolutely breathtaking by candelight
While Vegas casino restaurants may conjure up images of unlimited buffet crab legs and cheap prime rib dinners, e by Jose Andres at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, which ranks at number nine, is anything but.
The dining room, which is hidden away adjacent to Andres' Jaleo restaurant, has only eight seats and the 15-course tasting menu is prepared in front of you.
Rounding out the top 10 is El Motel Restaurant at Hotel Emporda in Figueres, Spain, a marketplace-to-table concept restaurant where products and offerings change depending on the season.
Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons even boasts its own two-acre kitchen garden. Pictured: Blanc's roast duck breast
Hidden away in a room adjacent to Andres' Jaleo is e by Jose Andres, which has an eight-seat dining room
Rounding out the top 10 is El Motel Restaurant at Hotel Emporda, a marketplace-to-table concept restaurant
In making their decisions, The Daily Meal considered winners and nominees from their 2013 list of the best hotel restaurants, consulted the Michelin Guide, and also looked at hotel restaurants from its annual regional 101 Best Restaurants lists.
The restaurants were then grouped by continent and an experienced panel of bloggers, critics, and food and lifestyle writers were then invited to vote for their favourites in an online survey.
To be considered, the hotel has to have at least 15 rooms and restaurants must be in the same building - and under the same proprietorship - as the hotel.
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