Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations

The Best Episodes of Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations

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Anthony Bourdain uncovers the best cuisine across the world. At each location, Tony dives headfirst into life's colorful and rich pageant, bringing his intellectual curiosity,...
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  1. 8.5/10(94 votes)

    #1 - Rust Belt

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    S5:E13

    In the bleak, cold winter, Tony meets up with his good friend Zamir and the two travel to the heart of America's Rust Belt with stops in Baltimore, Detroit and Buffalo. After visiting this misunderstood region, Tony realizes that it's not just home to auto factories and cold weather, but it's also full of kind people and delicious food.

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  2. 8.5/10(66 votes)

    #2 - Prague

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    S6:E4

    With the help of some local experts, Anthony Bourdain tests the new culinary landscape in the "city of spires."

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  3. 8.5/10(90 votes)

    #3 - Vienna

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    S7:E4

    Blood sausage, hunting, pastries and something called "Pus Stick" challenge Tony's pre-conception of Vienna as a pastry-filled "Sound of Music" nightmare.

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  4. 8.5/10(101 votes)

    #4 - Lisbon

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    Once the center of the richest empire in Europe, Lisbon now faces one of the worst financial crises in the EU. But even as it struggles with rising debt and unemployment, Tony finds out that Lisbon is experiencing a cultural and culinary renaissance.

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  5. 8.4/10(86 votes)

    #5 - Japan: Hokkaido

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    On March 11th, 2011 a massive earthquake struck Japan, the largest in its recorded history, unleashing a devastating tsunami that claimed thousand of lives - a few weeks prior, Tony and his crew set out to discover Japan's northernmost prefecture, Hokkaido

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  6. 8.4/10(122 votes)

    #6 - Croatian Coast

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    S8:E3

    Croatia's Istria and Dalmatia regions are toured. Included: swimming with bluefin tuna; truffle hunting.

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  8. 8.3/10(72 votes)

    #7 - London and Edinburgh

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    S4:E6

    There is something alluring and menacing in the air throughout the UK when it comes to the people, the scenery, and especially the cuisine, and Tony is off to try and discover what that mystique is.

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  9. 8.3/10(66 votes)

    #8 - Spain

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    S4:E17

    Tony has long admired some of Spain's top chefs; however, Spain culture and cuisine has more to offer than just Ferran Adria.

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  10. 8.3/10(59 votes)

    #9 - Sardinia

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    Tony visits Sardinia, his wife's homeland, and learns what it means to be Sardinian as he gives himself over to the Busia family for a week. From the craggy mountainous landscape to the exotic cuisine and age-old traditions, Tony learns that Sardinia really is it's own country with a strong island mentality and an even stronger personality.

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  11. 8.2/10(61 votes)

    #10 - South Carolina

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    S3:E14

    Tony Bourdain has missed out on the culture and history of South Carolina because he's never traveled there before. Will he find the delicious cuisine and Southern hospitality it's known for?

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  12. 8.2/10(70 votes)

    #11 - Tokyo

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    S4:E16

    Tony hits Tokyo to examine the similarities and contrasts between the perfect knife and the perfect sushi, martial arts and flower arrangements.

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  13. 8.2/10(71 votes)

    #12 - Cajun Country

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    S7:E16

    Tony travels beyond New Orleans and into Cajun Country to find out what sets bayou culture apart. He dines with locals Wendell Pierce and Lolis Elie, partakes in an authentic crawfish boil and ends his trip with a whole-hog roast.

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  14. 8.1/10(72 votes)

    #13 - Russia

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    S3:E5

    Tony Bourdain meets up with his old friend Zamir to explore Russia, Zamir's homeland. The food is hearty, and the company intriguing when the two meet up with a former spy. Tony spends most of the trip seeking revenge on Zamir for an incident that happened in Uzbekistan.

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  15. 8.1/10(65 votes)

    #14 - Cleveland

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    S3:E11

    When Michael Ruhlman convinces Tony to visit Cleveland, he's not expecting to like it at all. However, he soon finds that he has more in common with the town than he first thought.

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  16. 8.1/10(59 votes)

    #15 - Venice

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    Tony's mission, on this trip, is to step away from the Venice of tourists and into the Venice of Venetians. Venice is an extraordinary city filled with ancient monuments, sprawling palazzos, quaint cafes, and vibrant markets.

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  17. 8.1/10(69 votes)

    #16 - Azores

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    Having worked in kitchens alongside many generations of Azorean Portuguese immigrants, Tony decides it’s time to find out more about their motherland and explore the culture that molded so much of New England’s heritage. He hops from one island to the next while on the archipelago, dining on potatoes, pork, sausage, cabbage, shellfish, Portuguese soup and washing it all down with Gin and Tonics. From the hot springs in Furnas on Sao Miguel to one of the most remote locations in the world on Sao Jorge, and onto the beautiful wine making region of Pico, Tony experiences the best of Azores.

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  18. 8.1/10(60 votes)

    #17 - Montana

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    The Rocky Mountains are an outdoorsman’s paradise, and ranchers are a large part of Montana’s culture. Tony visits the Metcalf family, fourth-generation ranchers, to gain some insight into what it means to call Montana home. Tony goes fly-fishing with local and jack-of-all trades, Dan Lahren. Later in the evening, Tony joins a manly conversation about meats, old-time tough guys like Clint Eastwood and John Wayne, and right vs. wrong. Good all-American food, all-American men and America’s beautiful land.

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  19. 8.1/10(58 votes)

    #18 - Brittany

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    Brittany's reputation as one of France's most alluring culinary corners has lured Anthony Bourdain here to uncover its succulent secrets.

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  20. 8.1/10(55 votes)

    #19 - Maine

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    Gguided by one of his cameramen, Maine native Zach Zamboni, Tony travels to Portland and Rockland, Maine for fresh seafood and more.

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  21. 8.1/10(68 votes)

    #20 - Rome

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    Anthony Bourdain dines on classic Italian dishes and adopts the mindset of the Roman people – living a simple life and eating fresh, seasonal ingredients.

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  22. 8.0/10(65 votes)

    #21 - Hong Kong

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    Tony travels to the Mecca of Asian cooking–Hong Kong. The combinations of styles, cultures, and flavors fascinate Tony.

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  23. 8.0/10(66 votes)

    #22 - Tuscany

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    S3:E15

    Tuscany gives Tony a taste of heaven and hell. Hell because the trip to get there was filled with difficulties. Of course, the heavenly scenery, delicious ingredients, and tasty cuisine might be enough to make Tony forget the awful start to the trip.

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  24. 8.0/10(64 votes)

    #23 - Australia

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    Melbourne is Australia's second-most populated city and its cultural capital. It's a real melting pot, and Tony is off to discover what makes the Melbourne area so special. Luckily, many of Tony's friends live in Melbourne, and they take him to sample the city's many different cuisines.

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  25. 8.0/10(57 votes)

    #24 - San Francisco

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    San Francisco is a city of districts, each one with its own quirks and flavors. Chinatown is a bustling neighborhood with delicious restaurants around every turn. The Fisherman’s Wharf area houses a popular farmer’s market filled with fresh produce, beautiful flowers and organic foods. One of Tony’s stops is Red’s Java House, where the cheeseburgers are hot, the chili cheese fries are even hotter and the beer is cold. Tony can’t go wrong in a city so interesting, dynamic and complex.

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  26. 8.0/10(55 votes)

    #25 - Provence

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    Provence's simplistic lifestyle and approach to food is one of its most captivating and salient qualities. Tony becomes enamored with its culture and cuisine, stressing fresh and superior ingredients like wine, cheese, bread and beautiful cuts of meat.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Rust Belt" is the best rated episode of "Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations". It scored 8.5/10 based on 94 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/27/2009. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Prague".