The World's 50 Best Restaurants Reveals 51-100 List for 2025
The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025, sponsored by S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna, has officially unveiled its list of restaurants ranked from No. 51 to No. 100. This announcement comes ahead of the prestigious annual awards ceremony, which is set to take place in Turin, Italy, on June 19, 2025.
This updated list encompasses a vibrant range of culinary destinations across 25 territories on six continents. A total of 1,120 culinary experts, including chefs, food journalists, and gourmets from around the globe, contributed their votes to shape the rankings, which highlight global gastronomic diversity.
Key Highlights from the 51-100 List
- - New Entries: The list features 12 new restaurants hailing from cities as varied as São Paulo, San Francisco, Macao, and Tulum. Among the newcomers, Arca in Tulum has achieved the highest placement at No. 67, reflecting the rising culinary scene in Mexico.
- - Diversity of Representation: Restaurants from Asia, particularly emerging culinary hubs, have gained prominence, with nine entries in total. Europe continues to dominate with 20 spots, while North America and South America contributed eight restaurants each.
- - Notable European Restaurants: Several establishments from Europe made a strong appearance, including Koan in Copenhagen (No. 91), Cocina Hermanos Torres in Barcelona (No. 78), and Restaurant Tim Raue in Berlin (No. 58). Spain and Germany also showcased classic culinary excellence with renowned establishments making a return.
- - Asian Representation: Significant new entries from Asia include restaurants from Macao and Shanghai, alongside well-established culinary icons in Tokyo, Seoul, Mumbai, and Singapore.
- - African and Oceanic Highlights: Cape Town celebrated its presence with Salsify at the Roundhouse debuting at No. 88, while Amisfield Restaurant in Queenstown marked New Zealand's entry at No. 99.
Future Expectations and Global Recognition
William Drew, the content director of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, expressed enthusiasm for the expanded list. He emphasized that it reflects the depth and diversity of the global culinary landscape, stating, "Congratulations to all the restaurants included. We look forward to celebrating together at this year's awards ceremony."
As the countdown to the awards begins, food lovers and culinary aficionados can look forward to the full rankings being revealed live on The World’s 50 Best channel on YouTube on June 19 at 20:00 Turinese time.
With such an exciting culinary scene evolving worldwide, the anticipation for the upcoming awards is at an all-time high. Chefs and restaurant owners are encouraged to keep pushing the envelope in their creative culinary expressions as the competition grows ever fiercer.