ASADOR ETXEBARRI IS NAMED NO.1 IN THE LIST OF THE 50 BEST RESTAURANTS 2026
The Basque grill house won for its wood-fire cooking and joined the permanent Best of the Best group after 16 years on the list.
- The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 list was officially revealed in Peru, with the wood-fired Asador Etxebarri in Atxondo, Spain, claiming the top spot.
- As the prestigious awards event celebrates Peru's culinary contribution, Asador Etxebarri succeeds 2025 winner Maido in Lima, marking a notable shift in the global rankings.
- At the 18th-century stone farmhouse in the Basque Country, Chef Bittor Arguinzoniz's 14-course wood-fire tasting menu focuses on high-quality produce and his philosophy of simplicity.
- Gaggan in Bangkok secured second place for theatrical Indian cuisine, while third-place Alchemist in Copenhagen provides guests dozens of "impressions" in themed rooms.
- Wing in Hong Kong climbed to fifth place with its refined Cantonese offerings, while family-run Quintonil in Mexico City's Polanco district also secured a top-five position.
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The Spanish restaurant Asador Etxebarri has become the best in the world for 2026. This is according to the ranking of The 50 Best Restaurants, the results of which were announced by the organizers on Wednesday, November 4, at a ceremony in Lima, Peru. The top fifty included establishments, several of which are located relatively close to the Czech Republic.
On 4 November, the label "The 50 Best" unveiled its ranking of the 50 best restaurants in the world. Asador Etxebarri, in the Basque Country, takes the lead in this 2026 edition. France has two establishments among the new top 50. - The 50 best restaurants in the world in 2026: what are the two French addresses that appear in the rankings? (Conso and trends).
World's 50 best restaurants for 2026 revealed
The best restaurant in the world this year is Asador Etxebarri, an eatery in Atxondo, Spain, that's nestled in the Basque region and which has become a revered destination restaurant known for a revelatory grilling technique.
Two Indian restaurants make World's 50 Best 2026 list. Check out the full list inside
The 50 Best Restaurants of 2026 were announced in Peru and Asador Etxebarri from the Basque Country took the number one spot. We break down the trends of this year’s wins and spotlight the Indian restaurants on the list
The Asador Etxebarri house, led by chef Victor Arguinzoniz, wins the international award after two second places in previous years.
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