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30. Philadelphia (4.57) -

Home of the Philly cheesesteak, a sandwich made with thinly sliced beef, melted cheese, and onions, Philadelphia kicks off the top 30.

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29. Chicago (4.57) -

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.

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28. Guadalajara (4.59) -

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.

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27. Lisbon (4.59) -

Lisbon, Portugal, is home to a dish known as bacalhau à brás. It's salt cod mixed with scrambled eggs, potatoes, and onions.

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26. San Francisco (4.60) -

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.

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25. Tokyo (4.60) -

Tokyo, Japan, is famous food-wise for many dishes, including sushi and ramen.

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24. Istanbul (4.62) -

Istanbul, Turkey, offers tasty food options including kebab or grilled meats such as lamb and chicken, served with flatbread and vegetables.

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23. Venice (4.63) -

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.

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22. Singapore (4.63) -

Singapore offers the world its Hainanese chicken rice. The dish has poached chicken served with a fragrant rice, chili sauce, and soy sauce.

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21. Catania (4.64) -

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).

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20. New Orleans (4.64) -

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.

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19. Ferrara (4.65) -

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.

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18. Gaziantep (4.66) -

Gaziantep, Turkey, offers the world baklava, a delicious, sweet pastry made with layers of filo dough, filled with nuts and syrup.

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17. Kyoto (4.69) -

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.

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16. Jakarta (4.69) -

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.

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15. Lima (4.69) -

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).

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14. Nice (4.70) -

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.

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13. Genoa (4.70) -

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.

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12. New York (4.70) -

New York has it all. Favorite foods include bagels with lox and cream cheese, as well as New York-style pizza.

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11. Madrid (4.72) -

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.

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10. Osaka (4.74) -

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.

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9. Turin (4.76) -

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.

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8. Vienna (4.77) -

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.

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7. Paris (4.78) -

Paris is another top food city. The staple coq au vin is a dish of slow-cooked chicken with red wine, mushrooms, and herbs.

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6. Rome (4.79) -

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.

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5. Mumbai (4.81) -

Vada pav is a Mumbai staple. It's a spice potato fritter served in a bun and lovingly called a Mumbai hamburger by some.

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4. Florence (4.83) -

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.

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3. Bologna (4.94) -

Bologna boasts delicious meals such as tagliatelle al ragù and tortellini in brodo.

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2. Milan (4.96) -

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.

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1. Naples (5.0) -

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.

Sources: (TasteAtlas)

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