Aqua

"The Ritz-Carlton is located in the heart of Volkswagen's fascinating Autostadt, and here – somewhat hidden away at the end of a corridor on the ground floor – is a truly worthwhile destination for any gourmet: Aqua. The design is elegant and sleek, and the service is professional yet pleasingly informal and charming – there's no need to be intimidated by three-star cuisine here! The dishes are impressively innovative, occasionally surprising and feature remarkably bold combinations. Named "New Discovery" and "My Solidarity", the set menus feature exciting dishes such as Saibling char and its caviar with yellow carrot, shiso and miso, or pigeon à l'étouffée, bean and preserved lemon. The hallmark of Sven Elverfeld's style is clear – he has a knack for presenting complex dishes with apparent ease. To sum up: This place is all about eating, experiencing and enjoying!" - Michelin Inspector

What It’s Like On Board Evrima, The Ritz-Carlton's First Ship

"I visited S.E.A., a deck-six venue modeled after Sven Elverfeld’s Michelin three-starred restaurant, and noted that while most food and beverages are included in the fare, the seven-course tasting menu there is a premium experience starting at $285 with wine pairings, positioning S.E.A. as the ship’s haute-dining option." - Maya Kachroo-Levine Maya Kachroo-Levine Maya Kachroo-Levine is the digital senior editor at Travel + Leisure. She covers hotels, destinations (focusing on Europe, Asia, California, and Mexico), food and drink, cruises, and luxury aviation. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines