Best Restaurants Around the Globe in 2025

Top Restaurants of 2021 Recognized by iBestTravel

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Noma (Copenhagen, Denmark): René Redzepi's world-famous restaurant reopened in 2018 and has now reclaimed the top spot on the list.
Noma (Copenhagen, Denmark): René Redzepi’s world-famous restaurant reopened in 2018 and has now reclaimed the top spot on the list.
White Rabbit (Moscow, Russia): At No. 25 on the 2021 list of The World's 50 Best Restaurants, White Rabbit is where you can try this baked cabbage and caviar dish.
White Rabbit (Moscow, Russia): At No. 25 on the 2021 list of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, White Rabbit is where you can try this baked cabbage and caviar dish.
Septime (Paris, France): At No. 24, the no-choice menu at Septime changes seasonally. Highlights might include poached egg with corn and Parmesan.
Septime (Paris, France): At No. 24, the no-choice menu at Septime changes seasonally. Highlights might include poached egg with corn and Parmesan.
Arpège (Paris, France): Esteemed chef Alain Passard is the chef behind Arpège, this year's No. 23.
Arpège (Paris, France): Esteemed chef Alain Passard is the chef behind Arpège, this year’s No. 23.
Cosme (New York City): This is the sort of New York restaurant you can travel across the world to enjoy or return to time and again.
Cosme (New York City): “This is the sort of New York restaurant you can travel across the world to enjoy or return to time and again.”
Hiša Franko (Kobarid, Slovenia): Dreznica goat kid consommé with brain, and wild hops pasta is what you could be dining on at chef Ana Roš's restaurant.
Hiša Franko (Kobarid, Slovenia): Dreznica goat kid consommé with brain, and wild hops pasta is what you could be dining on at chef Ana Roš’s restaurant.
DiverXO (Madrid, Spain): Spanish chef David Munoz poses in his restaurant DiverXO.
DiverXO (Madrid, Spain): Spanish chef David Munoz poses in his restaurant DiverXO.
Narisawa (Tokyo, Japan): At No. 19, chef Yoshihiro Narisawa's eponymous restaurant serves up some of the finest examples of Japanese winemaking.
Narisawa (Tokyo, Japan): At No. 19, chef Yoshihiro Narisawa’s eponymous restaurant serves up some of the finest examples of Japanese winemaking.
Piazza Duomo (Alba, Italy): Piazza Duomo, at No. 18, is praised by the awards for its 'inventive, artistic Italian dishes matched with superb wines.'
Piazza Duomo (Alba, Italy): Piazza Duomo, at No. 18, is praised by the awards for its ‘inventive, artistic Italian dishes matched with superb wines.’
A Casa do Porco (São Paulo, Brazil): Pork crackling with guava is one of the dishes at this São Paulo restaurant which made it to No. 17.
A Casa do Porco (São Paulo, Brazil): Pork crackling with guava is one of the dishes at this São Paulo restaurant which made it to No. 17.
Elkano (Getaria, Spain): Elkano rose from No. 30 up to No. 16 this year.
Elkano (Getaria, Spain): Elkano rose from No. 30 up to No. 16 this year.
Lido 84 (Gardone Riviera, Italy): On the shores of Lake Garda, Lido 84 -- which serves this spaghettone with butter and dried yeast -- made it to No. 15 and was the Highest New Entry.
Lido 84 (Gardone Riviera, Italy): On the shores of Lake Garda, Lido 84 — which serves this spaghettone with butter and dried yeast — made it to No. 15 and was the Highest New Entry.
Mugaritz (San Sebastian, Spain): This confection of shrimp and ice is part of what helped Mugaritz get to No. 14 this year.
Mugaritz (San Sebastian, Spain): This confection of shrimp and ice is part of what helped Mugaritz get to No. 14 this year.
Don Julio (Buenos Aires, Argentina): At No. 13, Don Julio was the only Argentinian restaurant to make the top 50.
Don Julio (Buenos Aires, Argentina): At No. 13, Don Julio was the only Argentinian restaurant to make the top 50.
Steirereck (Vienna, Austria): This Vienna restaurant made it to No. 12 and won the Art of Hospitality Award.
Steirereck (Vienna, Austria): This Vienna restaurant made it to No. 12 and won the Art of Hospitality Award.
Den (Tokyo, Japan): The 2019 winner of the Art of Hospitality Award, Den held onto its position at No. 11.
Den (Tokyo, Japan): The 2019 winner of the Art of Hospitality Award, Den held onto its position at No. 11.
The Chairman (Hong Kong): The Chairman jumped up 31 places from the last awards, up to No. 10, making it this year's Highest Climber.
The Chairman (Hong Kong): The Chairman jumped up 31 places from the last awards, up to No. 10, making it this year’s Highest Climber.
Pujol (Mexico City, Mexico): Pujol rose three places to No. 9 and held onto the title of Best Restaurant in North America.
Pujol (Mexico City, Mexico): Pujol rose three places to No. 9 and held onto the title of Best Restaurant in North America.
Odette (Singapore): Odette jumped ten places to No. 8 and was named Best Restaurant in Asia.
Odette (Singapore): Odette jumped ten places to No. 8 and was named Best Restaurant in Asia.
Maido (Lima, Peru): One of two Lima restaurants in the top ten, Maido rose three places to No. 7.
Maido (Lima, Peru): One of two Lima restaurants in the top ten, Maido rose three places to No. 7.
Frantzén (Stockholm, Sweden): One of three Scandinavian restaurants in the top 10, Frantzén shot up the rankings from No. 21 to No. 6.
Frantzén (Stockholm, Sweden): One of three Scandinavian restaurants in the top 10, Frantzén shot up the rankings from No. 21 to No. 6.
Disfrutar (Barcelona, Spain): One of two Spanish restaurants in the top five, Disfrutar rose four places this year.
Disfrutar (Barcelona, Spain): One of two Spanish restaurants in the top five, Disfrutar rose four places this year.
Central (Lima, Peru): Central climbed two places to No. 4, holding onto the award for Best Restaurant in South America.
Central (Lima, Peru): Central climbed two places to No. 4, holding onto the award for Best Restaurant in South America.
Asador Etxebarri (Axpe, Spain): Asador Etxebarri held onto the No.3 spot while Victor Arguinzoniz won the Chef's Choice Award.
Asador Etxebarri (Axpe, Spain): Asador Etxebarri held onto the No.3 spot while Victor Arguinzoniz won the Chef’s Choice Award.
Geranium (Copenhagen, Denmark): Chef Rasmus Kofoed's Geranium is one of two Copenhagen restaurants at the top of the list.
Geranium (Copenhagen, Denmark): Chef Rasmus Kofoed’s Geranium is one of two Copenhagen restaurants at the top of the list.


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