The best restaurants in the world in 2025

30. Le Du, Bangkok, Thailand

This modern Thai-inspired eatery features a rotating seasonal four-course or six course tasting menu designed by chef-owner Thitid Tassanakajohn, who ranks among the top chefs in the country.

28. Lasai, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Headed up by Chef Rafa Costa e Silva, Lasai features a farm-to-table menu that draws on Basque-inspired ingredients while using locally-sourced produce.

26. Mérito, Lima, Peru

This modest two-floor establishment features an open kitchen that provides diners with a privileged view of Chef Juan Luis Martínez and his team updating Venezuelan dishes while giving Peruvian ingredients a new identity.

24. Elkano, Getaria, Spain

Helmed by Chef Aitor Arregi, Elkano prides itself on the elegantly plated seafood dishes and fish grills the restaurant is famous for. In fact, Elkano has been pulling fresh fish from the nearby Atlantic since 1964.

22. Sühring, Bangkok, Thailand

Twin German chefs Thomas and Mathias Sühring have established their eponymous restaurant as a high-end, sophisticated culinary outpost that honors German gastronomy influenced by family recipes, childhood memories, and far-flung travels.

20. Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler, Brunico, Italy

Equally focused on nature is Chef Norbert Niederkofler, who directs the kitchen at his villa-turned-restaurant premises in Brunico. Niederkofler is known for his "cook the mountain" philosophy, where only the freshest of alpine ingredients are used.

18. Reale, Castel di Sangro, Italy

Enjoying a beautiful location in a monastery nestled in the medieval town of Castel di Sangro, Reale is renowned for its minimalist-style dishes that are prepared from just a few ingredients. Chef Niko Romito tends to use sauces with an Italian taste rather than classically French flavors.

16. Lido 84, Gardone Riviera, Italy

Chef Riccardo Camanini is celebrated for his attention to detail and decorative flourishes. His artfully plated and inventive cuisine is heightened by exceptionally rich flavors that linger on the palate.

14. Plénitude, Paris, France

Housed in the luxurious Cheval Blanc Hotel, Plénitude's menu matches the mood—exclusive and sophisticated. French Chef Arnaud Donckele (pictured left with compatriot Bertrand Noeureuil) complements his dishes with gourmet sauces of exceptional textures and flavors.

12. Atomix, New York City, USA

Chef Junghyun Park and his wife Ellia have turned Atomix into one of the Big Apple's most talked about fine dining eateries. Junghyun's turn in the kitchen has produced a menu of upscale Korean cuisine, while Ellia's business acumen makes sure the chic diner is the talk of the town.

10. Don Julio Parilla, Buenos Aires, Argentina

A Buenos Aires legend, Don Julio Parilla modestly describes itself as a place to enjoy classic steaks. In fact, it serves as a symbol of Argentine cuisine and is world famous for its succulent high-quality Argentine red meats, cooked to perfection on a wood-fired grill.

8. Table by Bruno Verjus, Paris, France

In French Chef Bruno Verjus' hands, Table has become one of the best seats in town. This is modern French cuisine at its finest, and Verjus should know. Before pulling on his whites, he was a food critic!

6. Gaggan, Bangkok, Thailand

Diners opting for a night out at Gaggan should sit front row at the restaurant's immersive 14-seat chef's counter. Watching Chef Gaggan Anand and his team preparing food is in itself a delicious appetizer.

4. DiverXO, Madrid, Spain

Spanish Chef Dabiz Muñoz has created a gastronomic experience that allows diners to embark on what's described as "a journey through hedonistic, indulgent, and inventive cuisine."

2. Disfrutar, Barcelona, Spain

Runner-up as the best restaurant in the world in 2025 is Disfrutar. Headed by no less than three chefs (Eduard Xatruch, Oriol Castro, and Mateu Casañas), Disfrutar's fabulous tasting menus emphasize Mediterranean seafood.