The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list was revealed on June 19 in Turin, Italy, with Maido in Lima, Peru, taking the coveted No. 1 spot. Maido, known for its unique blend of Japanese techniques and Peruvian ingredients, climbed from No. 5 last year to the top this year.
The second and third places went to Asador Etxebarri in Spain and Quintonil in Mexico City respectively. The list featured restaurants from 22 territories across five continents, including 10 new entries.
Asia continues to make its mark with several restaurants ranking high. Bangkok leads with six restaurants, including Gaggan (6th), Potong (13th, Highest New Entry), Sorn (17th), Suhring (22nd), Le Du (30th), and Nusara (35th, New Entry). Other notable Asian restaurants include Tokyo’s Sezanne (7th), Hong Kong’s Wing (11th) and The Chairman (19th), Seoul’s Mingles (29th), and Osaka’s La Cime (44th).
Special awards highlighted leaders in the industry: Pichaya “Pam” Soontornyanakij from Potong was named World’s Best Female Chef 2025, London’s Ikoyi earned the Highest Climber Award, and Massimo Bottura received the Icon Award for his culinary leadership and social impact.
Other notable awards include the Art of Hospitality Award to Hong Kong’s Wing, the Sustainable Restaurant Award to Celele in Colombia, and the Chefs’ Choice Award to Albert Adrià of Enigma in Barcelona.
Full List of World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025
- Maido, Lima
- Asador Etxebarri, Atxondo
- Quintonil, Mexico City
- DiverXO, Madrid
- Alchemist, Copenhagen
- Gaggan, Bangkok
- Sezanne, Tokyo
- Table by Bruno Verjus, Paris
- Kjolle, Lima
- Don Julio, Buenos Aires
- Wing, Hong Kong
- Atomix, New York
- Potong, Bangkok*
- Plenitude, Paris
- Ikoyi, London
- Lido 84, Lake Garda
- Sorn, Bangkok
- Reale, Castel di Sangro
- The Chairman, Hong Kong
- Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler, Brunico*
- Narisawa, Tokyo**
- Serene, Bangkok
- Borago, Santiago
- Elkano, Getaria
- Odette, Singapore
- Merito, Lima*
- Tresind Studio, Dubai
- Lasai, Rio de Janeiro*
- Mingles, Seoul
- Le Du, Bangkok
- Le Calandre, Rubano**
- Piazza Duomo, Alba
- Steirereck, Vienna
- Enigma, Barcelona*
- Nusara, Bangkok*
- Florilege, Tokyo
- Orfali Bros, Dubai**
- Frantzen, Stockholm
- Mayta, Lima
- Septime, Paris
- Kadeau, Copenhagen*
- Belcanto, Lisbon
- Uliassi, Senigallia
- La Cime, Osaka**
- Arpege, Paris
- Rosetta, Mexico City
- Vyn, Skillinge*
- Celele, Cartagena*
- Kol, London
- Restaurant Jan, Munich*
*New Entry
**Re-entry
This year’s list celebrates culinary diversity, innovation, and sustainability across the globe, with Maido’s win marking a proud moment for Latin America’s vibrant food scene. The strong Asian presence also highlights the region’s growing influence on the world’s dining stage.
