Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations

10 Best Episodes of Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations - Season 3

Join best-selling author and professional chef Anthony Bourdain as he travels the world seeking the ultimate dining experience. He will hit locales from the well known to those off the beaten path, from New Jersey to Iceland and points in between. Along his journey, the adventuring Bourdain will share his no holds barred experience of the food and customs that flavor the different cultures of the world in a way that only he can.

Written by Sophie and last updated on dec 24, 2022.

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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations - S3E15

#15 - Tuscany (Season 3 - Episode 15)

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.

The episode was rated 7.39 from 23 votes.

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#14 - New York City (Season 3 - Episode 8)

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Tony Bourdain has always loved New York, but recently he has become disillusioned with the tourist destination that New York has become. So, with the help of Andrew Zimmern, a New York yellow taxi and others; Tony tries to discover the heart and soul of the city he has always loved.

The episode was rated 7.46 from 24 votes.

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#13 - Russia (Season 3 - Episode 5)

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.

The episode was rated 7.56 from 32 votes.

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#12 - Namibia (Season 3 - Episode 4)

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Tony learns how the locals from Namibia survive in a primarily desert country.

The episode was rated 7.60 from 30 votes.

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#11 - South Carolina (Season 3 - Episode 14)

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?

The episode was rated 7.79 from 24 votes.

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#10 - Ghana (Season 3 - Episode 2)

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Tony Bourdain heads to the African nation of Ghana. While there, he sees the startling contrast of old Ghana to modern Ghana. The old ways include slavery, forts and the military. Modern Ghana celebrates with interesting food and music.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 30 votes.

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#9 - Ireland (Season 3 - Episode 1)

Ireland is steeped in history and traditions, both oral and written. It is also steeped in the myth that it has the worst food on the planet. New York chef and travel television host Anthony Bourdain is traveling to Ireland to dispel those myths.

The episode was rated 7.86 from 51 votes.

Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations - S3E10

#8 - French Polynesia (Season 3 - Episode 10)

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Tahiti is the picture of paradise, but there's more to Tahiti that just pretty beaches. Tony travels through French Polynesia, trying to discover the darker secrets tourists never see.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 33 votes.

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#7 - Los Angeles (Season 3 - Episode 6)

Tony travels to LA where he explores the other side of the high-powered town. SWAT teams, roller derbies, and musicians are all part of the LA experience.

The episode was rated 7.92 from 36 votes.

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#6 - Hong Kong (Season 3 - Episode 12)

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

The episode was rated 7.95 from 37 votes.

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#5 - Shanghai (Season 3 - Episode 7)

Tony Bourdain has always loved Asia. This time he's traveling to parts he's never been to–farther, deeper. From Shanghai to Tibet, Tony searches for the elusive Shangri-La.

The episode was rated 8.16 from 32 votes.

Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations - S3E11

#4 - Cleveland (Season 3 - Episode 11)

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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.

The episode was rated 8.19 from 27 votes.

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#3 - Argentina (Season 3 - Episode 13)

Tony explores the city of Buenes Aires. There he finds an exciting night life, delicious food, and friendly locals. From nightclubs to paragliding to cattle ranches, Tony experiences it all.

The episode was rated 8.20 from 25 votes.

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#2 - Pacific Northwest (Season 3 - Episode 3)

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The Pacific Northwest is filled with everything - history, coffee, fresh produce, trees and obsession. Chef Anthony Bourdain is setting off to visit the land introduced to us by Lewis and Clark, to rediscover it.

The episode was rated 8.23 from 35 votes.

Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations - S3E9

#1 - Brazil (Season 3 - Episode 9)

Tony once thought San Paolo was a horrible and ugly city; however, recently his friends have convinced him otherwise. As he explores the city, he develops a fondness for the rich culture that has developed from the mix of rich, poor, young, and old.

The episode was rated 8.29 from 31 votes.

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