# Asador Etxebarri Wins 2026 World's Best Restaurant

> Asador Etxebarri takes top spot in The 50's 2026 global restaurant ranking.
- Title: Asador Etxebarri Wins 2026 World's Best Restaurant | Shortify
- Summary: Asador Etxebarri takes top spot in The 50's 2026 global restaurant ranking. Asador Etxebarri from Spain claimed the world's best restaurant title in The 50's…
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- Source: Bon Appétit — https://bonappetit.com/story/50-best-restaurants-2026
- Author: Sam Stone
- Published: 2026-11-05T02:54:41.001+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: asador etxebarri, the 50, 2026, best restaurant, michelin star, tasting menu, spain, lima perú, atomix, new york, food, lifestyle
## The 50 Announces 2026 Winners
Asador Etxebarri from Spain won the world's best restaurant title Wednesday night during The 50's ceremony in Lima, Peru.
## Etxebarri's Background
Situated between Bilbao and San Sebastián, Etxebarri has Bittor Arginzoniz as its chef and maintains one Michelin star.
## Tasting Menu Pricing
Etxebarri's tasting menus cost around $337 per person and were ranked No. 2 on The 50 in 2025.
## Atomix Takes North American Spot
Atomix in New York earned No. 11 on The 50 and was named Best Restaurant in North America.
## Chef's Choice Award
Junghyun Park won the Chef's Choice Award at The 50's ceremony.
## The 50's Prestige
A spot on The 50 is among the highest honors for restaurants, with over 1,100 voters across 28 regions.
## Controversy Over Host Location
The 50 faced controversy when it initially planned to host its 2026 ceremony in Abu Dhabi, which has human rights issues.
## Peru Hosts Ceremony
The 50 moved its 2026 ceremony to Peru after Abu Dhabi faced criticism for human rights violations.
## Maido's Next Step
Maido, the restaurant that won No. 1 last year, moves to The 50's Best of the Best list this year.
## Other Contenders
Quintonil in Mexico City ranked No. 4, Alchemist in Copenhagen No. 3, and Gaggan in Bangkok No. 2.
## Key takeaway

Asador Etxebarri from Spain claimed the world's best restaurant title in The 50's 2026 ranking.