What is THE Best Fine Dining?

THE Best Fine Dining recognizes and certifies the most exceptional professionals and establishments in the fine dining industry based on rigorous evaluation across multiple criteria.

How are fine dining professionals selected for THE Best?

Selection is based on culinary innovation, ingredient sourcing, service excellence, and other key criteria evaluated by our expert Academy panel.

How can I apply for THE Best Fine Dining distinction?

You can apply for THE Best distinction through our application page or be nominated by an existing member or industry expert.

The Best of 2025

THE Best in

Fine Dining

Celebrating culinary artists and establishments that elevate gastronomy to an art form, creating memorable dining experiences through innovation, technique, and passion.

2025 Edition

The Best Restaurants of the Year — 2025 Edition

The world's finest restaurants, recognized for their culinary innovation, exceptional service, and unforgettable dining experiences.

Restaurant	Location
Maido 🇵🇪 Lima, Peru	🇵🇪Lima, Peru
Asador Etxebarri 🇪🇸 Atxondo, Spain	🇪🇸Atxondo, Spain
Quintonil 🇲🇽 Mexico City, Mexico	🇲🇽Mexico City, Mexico
DiverXO 🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain	🇪🇸Madrid, Spain
Alchemist 🇩🇰 Copenhagen, Denmark	🇩🇰Copenhagen, Denmark
Gaggan 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand	🇹🇭Bangkok, Thailand
Sézanne 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan	🇯🇵Tokyo, Japan
Table by Bruno Verjus 🇫🇷 Paris, France	🇫🇷Paris, France
Kjolle 🇵🇪 Lima, Peru	🇵🇪Lima, Peru
Don Julio 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires, Argentina	🇦🇷Buenos Aires, Argentina
Wing 🇭🇰 Hong Kong	🇭🇰Hong Kong
Atomix 🇺🇸 New York City, USA	🇺🇸New York City, USA
Potong 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand	🇹🇭Bangkok, Thailand
Plénitude 🇫🇷 Paris, France	🇫🇷Paris, France
Ikoyi 🇬🇧 London, UK	🇬🇧London, UK
Lido 84 🇮🇹 Lake Garda, Italy	🇮🇹Lake Garda, Italy
Sorn 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand	🇹🇭Bangkok, Thailand
Reale 🇮🇹 Castel di Sangro, Italy	🇮🇹Castel di Sangro, Italy
The Chairman 🇭🇰 Hong Kong	🇭🇰Hong Kong
Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler 🇮🇹 Brunico, Italy	🇮🇹Brunico, Italy
Narisawa 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan	🇯🇵Tokyo, Japan
Sühring 🇲🇽 Mexico City, Mexico	🇲🇽Mexico City, Mexico
Boragó 🇨🇱 Santiago, Chile	🇨🇱Santiago, Chile
Elkano 🇪🇸 Getaria, Spain	🇪🇸Getaria, Spain
Odette 🇸🇬 Singapore	🇸🇬Singapore
Mérito 🇵🇪 Lima, Peru	🇵🇪Lima, Peru
Tresind Studio 🇦🇪 Dubai, UAE	🇦🇪Dubai, UAE
Lasai 🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil	🇧🇷Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Mingles 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea	🇰🇷Seoul, South Korea
Le Du 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand	🇹🇭Bangkok, Thailand
Le Calandre 🇮🇹 Rubano, Italy	🇮🇹Rubano, Italy
Piazza Duomo 🇮🇹 Alba, Italy	🇮🇹Alba, Italy
Steirereck 🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria	🇦🇹Vienna, Austria
Enigma 🇪🇸 Barcelona, Spain	🇪🇸Barcelona, Spain
Nusara 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand	🇹🇭Bangkok, Thailand
Florilège 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan	🇯🇵Tokyo, Japan
Orfali Bros 🇦🇪 Dubai, UAE	🇦🇪Dubai, UAE
Frantzén 🇸🇪 Stockholm, Sweden	🇸🇪Stockholm, Sweden
Mayta 🇵🇪 Lima, Peru	🇵🇪Lima, Peru
Septime 🇫🇷 Paris, France	🇫🇷Paris, France
Kadeau 🇩🇰 Copenhagen, Denmark	🇩🇰Copenhagen, Denmark
Belcanto 🇵🇹 Lisbon, Portugal	🇵🇹Lisbon, Portugal
Uliassi 🇮🇹 Senigallia, Italy	🇮🇹Senigallia, Italy
La Cime 🇯🇵 Osaka, Japan	🇯🇵Osaka, Japan
Arpège 🇫🇷 Paris, France	🇫🇷Paris, France
Rosetta 🇲🇽 Mexico City, Mexico	🇲🇽Mexico City, Mexico
Vyn 🇸🇪 Skillinge, Sweden	🇸🇪Skillinge, Sweden
Celele 🇨🇴 Cartagena, Colombia	🇨🇴Cartagena, Colombia
Kol 🇬🇧 London, UK	🇬🇧London, UK
Restaurant Jan 🇩🇪 Munich, Germany	🇩🇪Munich, Germany
Alcalde 🇲🇽 Guadalajara, Mexico	🇲🇽Guadalajara, Mexico
Schloss Schauenstein 🇨🇭 Fürstenau, Switzerland	🇨🇭Fürstenau, Switzerland
Den 🇺🇸 Saint-Vrain, USA	🇺🇸Saint-Vrain, USA
El Chato 🇪🇸 Barcelona, Spain	🇪🇸Barcelona, Spain
La Colombe 🇿🇦 Cape Town, South Africa	🇿🇦Cape Town, South Africa
Jordnær 🇺🇸 Healdsburg, USA	🇺🇸Healdsburg, USA
Onjium 🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil	🇧🇷Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Restaurant Tim Raue 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany	🇩🇪Berlin, Germany
Nobelhart & Schmutzig 🇧🇷 São Paulo, Brazil	🇧🇷São Paulo, Brazil
Pujol 🇲🇽 El Puerto de Santa María, Mexico	🇲🇽El Puerto de Santa María, Mexico
Nuema 🇪🇸 Atxondo, Spain	🇪🇸Atxondo, Spain
Willem Hiele 🇬🇧 London, UK	🇬🇧London, UK
Bozar 🇪🇸 San Sebastian, Spain	🇪🇸San Sebastian, Spain
Fu He Hui 🇿🇦 Cape Town, South Africa	🇿🇦Cape Town, South Africa
Quique Dacosta 🇪🇸 Mérida, Spain	🇪🇸Mérida, Spain
Saint Peter 🇺🇸 New York, USA	🇺🇸New York, USA
Arca 🇲🇽 Tulum, Mexico	🇲🇽Tulum, Mexico
Masque 🇮🇹 Modena, Italy	🇮🇹Modena, Italy
Hiša Franko 🇸🇬 Singapore	🇸🇬Singapore
Tuju 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China	🇨🇳Shanghai, China
Sazenka 🇧🇷 São Paulo, Brazil	🇧🇷São Paulo, Brazil
Chef Tam's Seasons 🇺🇸 San Francisco, USA	🇺🇸San Francisco, USA
Tantris 🇸🇬 Singapore	🇸🇬Singapore
Mountain 🇺🇸 New York, USA	🇺🇸New York, USA
Mil 🇳🇿 Queenstown, New Zealand	🇳🇿Queenstown, New Zealand
Leo 🇨🇭 Fürstenau, Switzerland	🇨🇭Fürstenau, Switzerland
Le Doyenné 🇨🇭 Fürstenau, Switzerland	🇨🇭Fürstenau, Switzerland
Cocina Hermanos Torres 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan	🇯🇵Tokyo, Japan
Coda 🇨🇴 Bogotá, Colombia	🇨🇴Bogotá, Colombia
SingleThread 🇿🇦 Cape Town, South Africa	🇿🇦Cape Town, South Africa
Oteque 🇩🇰 Copenhagen, Denmark	🇩🇰Copenhagen, Denmark
Fyn 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea	🇰🇷Seoul, South Korea
A Casa do Porco 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany	🇩🇪Berlin, Germany
Aponiente 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany	🇩🇪Berlin, Germany
Txispa 🇲🇽 Mexico City, Mexico	🇲🇽Mexico City, Mexico
The Clove Club 🇪🇨 Quito, Ecuador	🇪🇨Quito, Ecuador
Mugaritz 🇪🇸 Oudenburg, Spain	🇪🇸Oudenburg, Spain
Salsify at the Roundhouse 🇧🇪 Brussels, Belgium	🇧🇪Brussels, Belgium
Huniik 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China	🇨🇳Shanghai, China
Le Bernardin 🇪🇸 Dénia, Spain	🇪🇸Dénia, Spain
Koan 🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia	🇦🇺Sydney, Australia
Al Gatto Verde 🇲🇽 Tulum, Mexico	🇲🇽Tulum, Mexico
Burnt Ends 🇮🇳 Mumbai, India	🇮🇳Mumbai, India
Meet the Bund 🇸🇮 Kobarid, Slovenia	🇸🇮Kobarid, Slovenia
Evvai 🇧🇷 São Paulo, Brazil	🇧🇷São Paulo, Brazil
Atelier Crenn 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan	🇯🇵Tokyo, Japan
Labyrinth 🇨🇳 Macau, China	🇨🇳Macau, China
César 🇩🇪 Munich, Germany	🇩🇪Munich, Germany
Amisfield Restaurant 🇬🇧 London, UK	🇬🇧London, UK
Neolokal 🇵🇪 Cusco, Peru	🇵🇪Cusco, Peru

Selection Standards

Excellence Criteria

Our industry-specific criteria ensure that only the most deserving receive THE Best distinction in Fine Dining.

Culinary innovation

Ingredient sourcing

Service excellence

Ambiance & design

Consistency of quality

Represent Excellence in Fine Dining?

If you believe you or your organization exemplifies the highest standards in Fine Dining, we invite you to apply for THE Best distinction.

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