# World's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 Winners

> Asador Etxebarri wins 2026 World's Best Restaurant title in Lima ceremony.
- Title: World's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 Winners · Eater | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Eater — https://eater.com/awards-season/998589/worlds-50-best-restaurants-2026-full-list-of-winners
- Author: Matthew Kang
- Published: 2026-11-05T03:47:38+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: asador etxebarri, gaggan, alchemist, quintonil, wing, atomix, 50 best restaurants, worlds 50 best restaurants 2026, best restaurant, restaurant awards, restaurant list, restaurant rankings
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Basque Country restaurant Asador Etxebarri in Spain was named the World's Best Restaurant of 2026 by the 50 Best Restaurants list.