The 50 Best Restaurants in the World 2016
Posted on June 16, 2016 by
The 2016 edition of the "World's 50 Best Restaurants," presented by S. Pellegrino and Acqua Panna, was released on June 13th. The selection process lasts an entire year, with restaurant industry insiders weighing in based on several criteria.
Most of the 50 ranked restaurants exemplify haute cuisine - characterized by intense and artistic preparation and presentation of the food. The list also also features many examples of gastronomic experimentation, in addition to rewarding chefs carrying on traditional techniques at the top of their game. Most, but not all, ranked restaurants are formal, so be sure to bring appropriate attire when traveling if you plan to visit. But due to their popularity, especially after being placed on this prestigious list, reservations are almost always required and only available WELL in advance. Some restaurants shut down for several months each year for vacations and/or close to renovate or reinvent their menu. If reservations are not available during the dates of your trip, contact the restaurant with your trip dates and ask to be put on their waitlist.
Forty-two of the 50 winners were included in last year’s list. Of the eight new additions, two returned to the list after missing out on the 2015 list. The highest placing new entrant came in at #26. All 50 restaurants are listed on Xploritall. As a free member, you can add them to your travel wishlist. If you are lucky enough to have dined at one of these establishments, you can mark that you've visited and earn the "50 Best Restaurants" badge.
#1 Osteria Francescana (Modena, Italy)
#2 El Celler de Can Roca (Girona, Spain)
#3 Eleven Madison Park (New York, United States)
#4 Central (Lima, Peru)
#5 Noma (Copenhagen, Denmark
#6 Mirazur (Menton, France)
#7 Mugaritz (San Sebastian, Spain)
#8 Narisawa (Tokyo, Japan)
#9 Steirereck (Vienna, Austria)
#10 Asador Etxebarri (Atxondo, Spain)
#11 D.O.M. (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
#12 Quintonil (Mexico City, Mexico)
#13 Maido (Lima, Peru)
#14 The Ledbury (London, United Kingdom)
#15 Alinea (Chicago, United States)
#16 Azurmendi (Larrabetzu, Spain)
#17 Piazza Duomo (Alba, Italy)
#18 White Rabbit (Moscow, Russia)
#19 L'Arpége (Paris, France)
#20 Amber (Hong Kong, China)
#21 Arzak (San Sebastian, Spain)
#22 The Test Kitchen (Cape Town, South Africa)
#23 Gaggan (Bangkok, Thailand)
#24 Le Bernardin (New York, United States)
#25 Pujol (Mexico City, Mexico)
#26 The Clove Club (London, United Kingdom)
#27 Saison (San Francisco, United States)
#28 Geranium (Copenhagen, Denmark)
#29 Tickets (Barcelona, Spain)
#30 Astrid y Gastón (Lima, Peru)
#31 Nihonryori RyuGin (Tokyo, Japan)
#32 Restaurant Andre (Singapore City, Singapore)
#33 Attica (Melbourne, Australia)
#34 Restaurant Tim Raue (Berlin, Germany)
#35 Vendôme (Bergisch Gladbach, Germany)
#36 Boragó (Santiago, Chile)
#37 Nahm (Bangkok, Thailand)
#38 De Librije (Zwolle, The Netherlands)
#39 Le Calandre (Rubino, Italy)
#40 Relae (Copenhagen, Denmark)
#41 Fäviken (Jarpen, Finland)
#42 Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet (Shanghai, China)
#43 Biko (Mexico City, Mexico)
#44 Estela (New York, United States)
#45 Dinner by Heston Blumenthal (London, United Kingdom)
#46 Combal Zero (Rivoli, Italy)
#47 Schloss Schauenstein (Fürstenau, Switzerland)
#48 Blue Hill at Stone Barns (Pocantico Hills, United States)
#49 Quique Dacosta (Denia, Spain)
#50 Septime (Paris, France)
The 2015 list can be found here.
Visit The World's 50 Best Restaurants website
Most of the 50 ranked restaurants exemplify haute cuisine - characterized by intense and artistic preparation and presentation of the food. The list also also features many examples of gastronomic experimentation, in addition to rewarding chefs carrying on traditional techniques at the top of their game. Most, but not all, ranked restaurants are formal, so be sure to bring appropriate attire when traveling if you plan to visit. But due to their popularity, especially after being placed on this prestigious list, reservations are almost always required and only available WELL in advance. Some restaurants shut down for several months each year for vacations and/or close to renovate or reinvent their menu. If reservations are not available during the dates of your trip, contact the restaurant with your trip dates and ask to be put on their waitlist.
Forty-two of the 50 winners were included in last year’s list. Of the eight new additions, two returned to the list after missing out on the 2015 list. The highest placing new entrant came in at #26. All 50 restaurants are listed on Xploritall. As a free member, you can add them to your travel wishlist. If you are lucky enough to have dined at one of these establishments, you can mark that you've visited and earn the "50 Best Restaurants" badge.
#1 Osteria Francescana (Modena, Italy)
#2 El Celler de Can Roca (Girona, Spain)
#3 Eleven Madison Park (New York, United States)
#4 Central (Lima, Peru)
#5 Noma (Copenhagen, Denmark
#6 Mirazur (Menton, France)
#7 Mugaritz (San Sebastian, Spain)
#8 Narisawa (Tokyo, Japan)
#9 Steirereck (Vienna, Austria)
#10 Asador Etxebarri (Atxondo, Spain)
#11 D.O.M. (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
#12 Quintonil (Mexico City, Mexico)
#13 Maido (Lima, Peru)
#14 The Ledbury (London, United Kingdom)
#15 Alinea (Chicago, United States)
#16 Azurmendi (Larrabetzu, Spain)
#17 Piazza Duomo (Alba, Italy)
#18 White Rabbit (Moscow, Russia)
#19 L'Arpége (Paris, France)
#20 Amber (Hong Kong, China)
#21 Arzak (San Sebastian, Spain)
#22 The Test Kitchen (Cape Town, South Africa)
#23 Gaggan (Bangkok, Thailand)
#24 Le Bernardin (New York, United States)
#25 Pujol (Mexico City, Mexico)
#26 The Clove Club (London, United Kingdom)
#27 Saison (San Francisco, United States)
#28 Geranium (Copenhagen, Denmark)
#29 Tickets (Barcelona, Spain)
#30 Astrid y Gastón (Lima, Peru)
#31 Nihonryori RyuGin (Tokyo, Japan)
#32 Restaurant Andre (Singapore City, Singapore)
#33 Attica (Melbourne, Australia)
#34 Restaurant Tim Raue (Berlin, Germany)
#35 Vendôme (Bergisch Gladbach, Germany)
#36 Boragó (Santiago, Chile)
#37 Nahm (Bangkok, Thailand)
#38 De Librije (Zwolle, The Netherlands)
#39 Le Calandre (Rubino, Italy)
#40 Relae (Copenhagen, Denmark)
#41 Fäviken (Jarpen, Finland)
#42 Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet (Shanghai, China)
#43 Biko (Mexico City, Mexico)
#44 Estela (New York, United States)
#45 Dinner by Heston Blumenthal (London, United Kingdom)
#46 Combal Zero (Rivoli, Italy)
#47 Schloss Schauenstein (Fürstenau, Switzerland)
#48 Blue Hill at Stone Barns (Pocantico Hills, United States)
#49 Quique Dacosta (Denia, Spain)
#50 Septime (Paris, France)
The 2015 list can be found here.
Visit The World's 50 Best Restaurants website
