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Top 50 Restaurants Worldwide in 2025 Unveiled

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The World’s 50 Best Restaurants According to iBestTravel

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1. Geranium (Copenhagen, Denmark): Last year's number two restaurant takes the 2022 crown. Geranium serves a meat-free, seasonally based Scandi menu. Open just four days a week, it's led by Chef Rasmus Kofoed.
1. Geranium (Copenhagen, Denmark): Last year’s number two restaurant takes the 2022 crown. Geranium serves a meat-free, seasonally based Scandi menu. Open just four days a week, it’s led by Chef Rasmus Kofoed.

25. Frantzén (Stockholm, Sweden): At this three-story restaurant in Stockholm's Norrmalm district, Chef Björn Frantzén serves up Nordic cuisine with Asian influences.
25. Frantzén (Stockholm, Sweden): At this three-story restaurant in Stockholm’s Norrmalm district, Chef Björn Frantzén serves up Nordic cuisine with Asian influences.
24. The Chairman (Hong Kong): This popular Hong Kong restaurant won the Highest Climber Award in 2021, but this year it dropped 14 places down the rankings.
24. The Chairman (Hong Kong): This popular Hong Kong restaurant won the Highest Climber Award in 2021, but this year it dropped 14 places down the rankings.
23. The Jane (Antwerp, Belgium): A new entry from Antwerp, which hosted the awards in 2021, this restaurant is set in the former chapel of a military hospital.
23. The Jane (Antwerp, Belgium): A new entry from Antwerp, which hosted the awards in 2021, this restaurant is set in the former chapel of a military hospital.
22. Septime (Paris, France): A perfectly poached egg with corn and parmesan at Septime. The no-choice menu at this Paris restaurant changes seasonally.
22. Septime (Paris, France): A perfectly poached egg with corn and parmesan at Septime. The no-choice menu at this Paris restaurant changes seasonally.
21. Mugaritz (San Sebastian, Spain): This confection of shrimp and ice is part of what helped Mugaritz stay in the top 25 this year.
21. Mugaritz (San Sebastian, Spain): This confection of shrimp and ice is part of what helped Mugaritz stay in the top 25 this year.
20. Den (Tokyo, Japan): This Japanese eatery was named Best Restaurant in Asia.
20. Den (Tokyo, Japan): This Japanese eatery was named Best Restaurant in Asia.
19. Piazza Duomo (Alba, Italy): At this northern Italian restaurant, you can sample escargot that was first bred by Benedictine monks.
19. Piazza Duomo (Alba, Italy): At this northern Italian restaurant, you can sample escargot that was first bred by Benedictine monks.
18. Alchemist (Copenhagen, Denmark): It was another good year for Copenhagen, with this Refshaleøen restaurant a high new entry on the list.
18. Alchemist (Copenhagen, Denmark): It was another good year for Copenhagen, with this Refshaleøen restaurant a high new entry on the list.
17. Nobelhart & Schmutzig (Berlin, Germany): This Berlin restaurant entered the top 50 at No.45 last year and has already climbed to No. 17.
17. Nobelhart & Schmutzig (Berlin, Germany): This Berlin restaurant entered the top 50 at No.45 last year and has already climbed to No. 17.
16. Elkano (Getaria, Spain): Aitor Arregui is the chef behind this Basque Country grill.
16. Elkano (Getaria, Spain): Aitor Arregui is the chef behind this Basque Country grill.
15. Reale (Castel di Sangro, Italy): Pigeon and pistachio is one of the stand-out dishes at Chef Niko Romito's restaurant.
15. Reale (Castel di Sangro, Italy): Pigeon and pistachio is one of the stand-out dishes at Chef Niko Romito’s restaurant.
14. Don Julio (Buenos Aires, Argentina): The beef at Don Julio is from grass-fed Aberdeen Angus and Hereford cattle bred just outside of Buenos Aires.
14. Don Julio (Buenos Aires, Argentina): The beef at Don Julio is from grass-fed Aberdeen Angus and Hereford cattle bred just outside of Buenos Aires.
13. Steirereck (Vienna, Austria): Last year's winner of the Art of Hospitality Award, Steirereck dropped down one place this year.
13. Steirereck (Vienna, Austria): Last year’s winner of the Art of Hospitality Award, Steirereck dropped down one place this year.
12. Uliassi (Senigallia, Italy): This year's Highest Climber, Uliassi serves contemporary cuisine inspired by the traditions of the Adriatic Coast.
12. Uliassi (Senigallia, Italy): This year’s Highest Climber, Uliassi serves contemporary cuisine inspired by the traditions of the Adriatic Coast.
11. Maido (Lima, Peru): Japanese-Peruvian fusion is the deal at Mitsuharu Tsumura's Peru restaurant.
11. Maido (Lima, Peru): Japanese-Peruvian fusion is the deal at Mitsuharu Tsumura’s Peru restaurant.
10. Le Calandre (Rubano, Italy): Le Calandre shot right up to the top 10 this year, thanks to fun and innovative dishes such as tiramisu in a pipe.
10. Le Calandre (Rubano, Italy): Le Calandre shot right up to the top 10 this year, thanks to fun and innovative dishes such as tiramisu in a pipe.
9. Quintonil (Mexico City, Mexico): Another high climber, Jorge Vallejo's Mexico City eatery celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.
9. Quintonil (Mexico City, Mexico): Another high climber, Jorge Vallejo’s Mexico City eatery celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.
7. A Casa do Porco (São Paulo, Brazil): Led by Chef Jefferson Rueda, this Sao Paulo eatery's menu focuses on pork -- its name means 'House of the Pig' in Portuguese -- though there is a vegetarian menu.
7. A Casa do Porco (São Paulo, Brazil): Led by Chef Jefferson Rueda, this Sao Paulo eatery’s menu focuses on pork — its name means ‘House of the Pig’ in Portuguese — though there is a vegetarian menu.
6. Asador Etxebarri (Axpe, Spain): Last year's No. 3 winner, Asador Etxebarri dropped to No. 6 in this year's rankings. All of the dishes at this Spanish restaurant, even dessert, are flame-grilled.
6. Asador Etxebarri (Axpe, Spain): Last year’s No. 3 winner, Asador Etxebarri dropped to No. 6 in this year’s rankings. All of the dishes at this Spanish restaurant, even dessert, are flame-grilled.
5. Pujol (Mexico City, Mexico): The top restaurant in North America on this year's list, Mexico City's Pujol showcases the best of Mexican gastronomy.
5. Pujol (Mexico City, Mexico): The top restaurant in North America on this year’s list, Mexico City’s Pujol showcases the best of Mexican gastronomy.
4. Diverxo (Madrid, Spain): Led by Chef David Munoz -- widely considered one of the world's most creative cooks -- Diverxo features a 12-course tasting menu made up of innovative, Asian-inspired dishes.
4. Diverxo (Madrid, Spain): Led by Chef David Munoz — widely considered one of the world’s most creative cooks — Diverxo features a 12-course tasting menu made up of innovative, Asian-inspired dishes.
3. Disfrutar (Barcelona, Spain): Disfrutar debuted at No.18 on the World's 50 Best Restaurants list in 2018, and has since climbed to the No. 3 spot.
3. Disfrutar (Barcelona, Spain): Disfrutar debuted at No.18 on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list in 2018, and has since climbed to the No. 3 spot.
2. Central (Lima, Peru): Chef Virgilio Martínez runs flagship restaurant Central with his wife, Pía León. Dishes in this Lima eatery celebrate the unique landscapes, history and traditions of Peru.
2. Central (Lima, Peru): Chef Virgilio Martínez runs flagship restaurant Central with his wife, Pía León. Dishes in this Lima eatery celebrate the unique landscapes, history and traditions of Peru.


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The World’s Best Restaurant of 2024: Disfrutar in Barcelona, Spain

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants has just announced ‘The World’s Best Restaurant’ as part of a prestigious awards ceremony in Las Vegas on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. This year’s coveted title goes to Disfrutar in Barcelona, Spain.

Ceremony Highlights

The 2024 awards ceremony held at Wynn Las Vegas brought together world-famous chefs and respected restaurateurs from across the globe to unveil the best of the best in the culinary world.

This year, Disfrutar earned the title of the world’s best restaurant, reflecting its excellence and creativity.

Prestigious Awards and Recognition

It is important to note that a restaurant that has previously claimed the top spot cannot win again; instead, they join the exclusive ‘Best of the Best’ list. Renowned establishments like Noma, Osteria Francescana, and Mirazur are part of this elite group. Consequently, the 2023 winner, Central in Lima, now joins this prestigious category, leaving room for Disfrutar’s well-deserved recognition.

Disfrutar: A Culinary Gem in Barcelona

Disfrutar has long been celebrated by the panel, having placed second on the 2023 list and being a constant presence at the awards since 2018, when the restaurant received the Highest New Entry accolade. The chefs—Oriol Castro, Eduard Xatruch, and Mateu Casañas—first met at El Bulli (another Best of the Best restaurant) in the 1990s. They subsequently opened Disfrutar in the Eixample district of Barcelona, known for its creatively curated menu and stunning dining atmosphere.

The Selection Process of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants

How are these prestigious rankings determined? A panel of culinary experts is responsible for the selections, adhering to strict rules. Notably, panel members are prohibited from voting for any restaurant in which they have a financial stake and must have personally dined at any restaurant they vote for within the last 19 months.

Regional Recognitions

During the announcement, the highest-ranking restaurants from each continent were highlighted. La Colombe was recognized as the best restaurant in Africa, Atomix topped the list for North America, and Gaggan claimed the highest ranking in Asia. Meanwhile, Maido of Peru was recognized as the best restaurant in South America. Ultimately, the prestigious title for Europe, and indeed for the world, goes to Disfrutar in Barcelona for 2024.

interiors at Disfrutar
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