Barcelona's Disfrutar has been named the best restaurant in the world, according to the World's 50 Best organization. The awards ceremony took place at the Wynn Las Vegas and saw three Spanish restaurants securing spots in the top five. Last year's number one, Central in Lima, has now moved to the Best of the Best category. The World's 50 Best List is owned and operated by UK-based William Reed Business Media. The rankings for this year's winning restaurants are as follows:
1. Disfrutar - Barcelona, Spain
2. Mirazur - Menton, France
3. Noma - Copenhagen, Denmark
4. El Celler de Can Roca - Girona, Spain
5. Asador Etxebarri - Axpe, Spain
Spain's dominance in the rankings highlights its culinary excellence and the country's reputation as a top food destination. Barcelona's Disfrutar, known for its innovative and creative cuisine, has secured the top spot, solidifying Spain's position as a global culinary leader. The recognition of these restaurants not only boosts their reputation but also promotes tourism and culinary travel to their respective regions [90c61b03]. Spain's Disfrutar restaurant in Barcelona has been named the world's best restaurant. The ranking was revealed by the World's 50 Best Restaurants Academy, with Disfrutar taking top honors. The restaurant, run by chefs Oriol Castro, Eduard Xatruch, and Mateu Casanas, placed second on last year's list. Spain claimed three of the top five spots on this year's list. Disfrutar has been on the list since 2018 and offers two parallel menus of 30 courses. Asador Etxebarri in Atxondo, Spain, was this year's runner-up. New York City's Atomix topped the list among American restaurants. Hong Kong's Wing was the highest-ranking debut at number 20. The top 10 restaurants in the world for 2024 are: 1. Disfrutar (Barcelona, Spain), 2. Asador Etxebarri (Atxondo, Spain), 3. Table by Bruno Verjus (Paris, France), 4. Diverxo (Madrid, Spain), 5. Maido (Lima, Peru), 6. Atomix (New York City), 7. Quintonil (Mexico City, Mexico), 8. Alchemist (Copenhagen, Denmark), 9. Gaggan Anand (Bangkok, Thailand), 10. Don Julio (Buenos Aires, Argentina) [54eb1b6a].
