The 50 Best Restaurants 2026: Rankings from 51 to 100
On October 21, 2026, The 50 Best Restaurants announced the highly anticipated rankings from number 51 to 100. This extensive list is sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna and showcases a remarkable selection from six continents, reflecting the diversity of global cuisine.
The list includes
restaurants from 36 cities across the world, highlighting culinary innovation and excellence. With
17 restaurants from Asia,
20 from Europe,
six from North America,
three from South America, and
two each from Africa and the Middle East, the rankings celebrate a broad spectrum of gastronomic creativity.
Highlights from the Rankings
Europe Takes the Lead
Europe dominates the list with 20 distinguished establishments. Among them are:
- - The Jane (No.63) in Antwerp
- - Eliane (No.86) in Brussels
- - Nobelhart & Schmutzig (No.76), Coda (No.82), and Tim Raue (No.85), all in Berlin.
- - Notable mentions in Paris include Arpège (No.67) and Septime (No.81), while Cocina Hermanos Torres (No.69) in Barcelona is also recognized.
This year's extended list features
new entries such as
Txispa (No.80) in Atxondo and
Aponiente (No.100) in El Puerto de Santa María, showcasing the vibrant gastronomic scene in Spain.
Asia's Culinary Innovations
Asia has made a impressive showing with five new additions. Highlights include:
- - Ling Long (No.53) in Shanghai
- - Seroja (No.64) in Singapore
- - Eatanic Garden (No.72) in Seoul
- - Baan Tepa (No.90) in Bangkok
- - Lamdre (No.92) in Beijing
Furthermore, the Middle East welcomes
two new entrants:
FZN (No.88) in Dubai and
Khufu's (No.97) in Giza, enhancing the region's culinary reputation.
North America's Unique Flavors
North America proudly displays
six notable restaurants, with
five in Mexico:
- - Alcalde (No.55) in Guadalajara
- - Huniik (No.79) in Mérida
- - Arca (No.87) in Tulum
- - Rosetta (No.96) in Mexico City
- - Fauna (No.99) in Valle de Guadalupe, which makes a return.
The United States is represented by
SingleThread (No.93) in Healdsburg, showcasing unique farm-to-table concepts relevant to the region.
South America's Spotting Talent
The only newcomer in South America is
Nelita (No.54) in São Paulo. Cities like São Paulo and Cusco continue to shine with previously ranked restaurants returning to the list.
A Spotlight on Quality and Innovation
Rikki Tidball, the Managing Director of Events for The 50, noted, "This year's expanded list reflects the breadth and glory of global gastronomy. It's an opportunity to celebrate the excellence that we've witnessed this year while also looking forward to what's to come, with fresh innovation from a new generation of chefs."
The full rankings from
51 to 100 demonstrate a vibrant and evolving culinary landscape. As we await the main event, set to take place in
Lima, Peru on November 4, culinary enthusiasts can catch the live ceremony on The 50’s YouTube channel, providing a platform for celebration and acknowledgment of exceptional dining experiences worldwide.