Spain has been a favorite among foodies for a while, and now it’s official: the European hub is home to the world’s best restaurant. The ranking of the best dining establishments in the world was revealed, with Spain’s Disfrutar taking the top honors. The restaurant, run by chefs Oriol Castro, Eduard Xatruch, and Mateu Casanas, ranked second on last year’s list.
The rankings are determined by members of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy, a group of chefs, food writers, and other industry experts. Spain claimed three of the top five spots on this year’s list, with a total of six restaurants in the top 50. Disfrutar, located in Barcelona, has been a regular on the list since 2018, debuting at No. 19 and climbing steadily since then. Because of its win this year, it will no longer be eligible to make the list in the future.
Chef Victor Arguinzoniz’s Asador Etxebarri, located in Atxondo, Spain, was this year’s runner-up, specializing in barbecue cuisine. Among American restaurants, New York City’s Atomix was the highest-ranking. Hong Kong’s Wing made the highest debut on the list this year, coming in at number 20.
The top 10 restaurants in the world in 2024 include Disfrutar in Barcelona, Asador Etxebarri in Atxondo, Table by Bruno Verjus in Paris, Diverxo in Madrid, Maido in Lima, Atomix in New York City, Quintonil in Mexico City, Alchemist in Copenhagen, Gaggan Anand in Bangkok, and Don Julio in Buenos Aires. It’s clear that Spain continues to reign supreme in the culinary world.