Restaurant in Spain Named Among Top World Class Eateries, Taking the Title of Europe's Finest
The World's 50 Best Restaurants for 2025, a highly anticipated annual event, was announced on June 19, 2025, in Turin, Italy. This year's list showcases a diverse range of global culinary excellence, featuring restaurants from 32 cities and 22 countries.
The prestigious title of The World's Best Restaurant 2025, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, was awarded to Maido in Lima, Peru. This Peruvian gem, under the leadership of Chef Mitsuharu Tsumura, has been impressing diners with its innovative Nikkei cuisine.
Among the top 50 restaurants, some notable entries include:
- Jan, located in Munich, Germany, a newcomer to the list showcasing German haute cuisine by Chef Jan Hartwig. - Kol, located in London, UK, offering elevated Mexican cuisine with mostly British ingredients, led by Chef Santiago Lastra. - Le Du, situated in Bangkok, Thailand, known for its seasonally driven contemporary Thai tasting menus, created by Chef Thitid Tassanakajohn. - Mingles, a prominent name in Korean fine dining, located in Seoul, South Korea.
Other notable mentions include:
- Kjolle, located in Lima, Peru. - Septime, located in Paris, France. - Potong and Sühring, both located in Bangkok, Thailand. - Celele, located in Cartagena, Spain. - Vyn, located in Skillinge, Sweden. - Sorn, located in Bangkok, Thailand. - Quintonil, located in Mexico City, Mexico. - Boragó, located in Santiago, Chile. - Ikoyi, located in London, United Kingdom. - Wing, located in Hong-Kong (Special Administrative Region of China). - Odette, location not specified. - Asador Etxebarri, located in Axpe, Biscaye, Spain. - Restaurant Jan, located in Munich, Germany. - Enigma, located in Barcelona, Spain. - Kadeau, located in Copenhagen, Denmark. - AxoNor Etxebarri, located in Atxondo, Spain. - Le Calandre, located in Rubano, Italy. - Atomix, located in New York City, United States. - Flotilège, located in Tokyo, Japan. - Steirereck, located in Vienna, Austria. - Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler, located in Brunico, Italy. - Table by Bruno Verjus, located in Paris, France.
In addition to the main rankings, several special awards were presented, including the Champions of Change Award 2025 for Mindy Woods, the Resy One To Watch Award 2025 for Khufu's (Cairo), and the Sustainable Restaurant Award 2025 for Celele (Cartagena).
For those eager to explore these culinary marvels, the full rankings from 1 to 50 are available on the official World's 50 Best Restaurants website and related media. This year's list celebrates innovative and sustainable fine dining across multiple continents, highlighting the best of global gastronomy.
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- As global travel resumes, adventurers seeking culinary experiences can include en-vols in their itinerary, as numerous budget-travel destinations now house award-winning food-and-drink establishments.
- With the rise of global-cuisines, cooking classes in cultural-travel hotspots like Cartagena, Spain, offer an immersive lifestyle experience, allowing travelers to learn local recipes and savor authentic flavors.
- In addition to traditional restaurant dining, adventure-travelers can explore unique dining experiences, such as eating in asador Etxebarri's open-flame grill set amidst the rolling green landscapes of Axpe, Biscaye, Spain.
- Those passionate about sustainable travel and dining can opt for Follow the Chef-style trips, joining Chef Mindy Woods of Khufu's (Cairo) on various food-and-drink adventures that prioritize local communities and ingredients.
- With the World's 50 Best Restaurants now encompassing 22 countries, the food-and-drink scene has never been more global, making it an exciting time for culinary enthusiasts to explore new tastes and recipes around the world.
