From Eater · Matthew Kang · · 1m 30s
World's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 Winners
Asador Etxebarri wins 2026 World's Best Restaurant title in Lima ceremony.
In brief
Asador Etxebarri wins 2026 World's Best Restaurant title in Lima ceremony. Basque Country restaurant Asador Etxebarri in Spain was named the World's Best Restaurant of 2026 by the 50 Best Restaurants list. Originally reported by Eater.
2026 World's Best Restaurant Announced
Basque Country restaurant Asador Etxebarri in Spain was named the World's Best Restaurant of 2026 by the 50 Best Restaurants list.
Top 5 Restaurants Ranked
Bangkok tasting counter Gaggan ranked second, Copenhagen's Alchemist third, Mexico City's Quintonil fourth, and Hong Kong's Wing fifth.
U.S. Restaurant Representation
New York City's Atomix was the only U.S. restaurant to make the 50 Best Restaurants list in 2026.
Specialty Awards Presented
Singapore's Lesley Liu won Best Sommelier Award, Ghana Food Movement received Champions of Change, and Yiaga in Melbourne was named One to Watch.
History of the 50 Best Restaurants
The 50 Best Restaurants list began in 2002 with Restaurant magazine and has evolved to include regional lists and awards for diversity.
Voting Process Details
Over 1,100 anonymous voters from industry professionals, food writers, and well-traveled gourmets ranked restaurants in order of preference.
Expansion of the List
The 50 Best Restaurants expanded to include regional lists like Latin America's 50 Best and awards for sustainability and diversity in 2025.
North America's New List
The 50 Best Restaurants launched North America's 50 Best Restaurants list in fall 2025 with Atomix topping the rankings.
The main idea
Basque Country restaurant Asador Etxebarri in Spain was named the World's Best Restaurant of 2026 by the 50 Best Restaurants list.
