The 50: Asador Etxebarri is the best restaurant in the world

The 50 Best Restaurants announced its 2026 list in Lima, with Asador Etxebarri reclaiming the top spot. Gaggan from Bangkok and Alchemist from Copenhagen follow in second and third place, respectively. This year marks the first time three Asian restaurants are in the top ten. The Portuguese restaurant Belcanto dropped to 75th place. South America is represented by four restaurants each from Peru and Brazil, while Europe leads with 21 restaurants in the top 50. The list highlights both established and innovative dining experiences, with 31 of the 50 recognized for recent changes or openings.