Spain’s Asador Etxebarri Takes Top Honors at World’s 50 Best Restaurants List Unveiled in Lima
The World's 50 Best Restaurants list was unveiled in Lima, Peru, with Spain's Asador Etxebarri claiming the top spot and a notable decrease in American restaurants within the top 50.
Lima, OH, November 9, 2026 — The culinary world’s attention turned to Lima, Peru, as the highly anticipated World’s 50 Best Restaurants list for the current year was officially announced. Taking the prestigious number one position was Spain’s Asador Etxebarri, a restaurant recognized for its unique approach to cooking over open fire.
The unveiling ceremony, held in the Peruvian capital, marked a significant moment for global gastronomy, bringing together chefs, restaurateurs, and industry leaders. Asador Etxebarri, located in the Basque Country of Spain, has garnered international acclaim for its minimalist yet profound culinary philosophy, focusing on exceptional ingredients and elemental cooking techniques.
In addition to the top ranking, the list revealed a trend concerning the representation of American restaurants. The current iteration of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants observed a notable decrease in the number of establishments from the United States featured within the top 50 rankings. The specific count of American restaurants and the exact nature of this decrease were not detailed in the provided summary.
The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, celebrating its 20th anniversary, aims to recognize and award excellence in the global culinary scene. The selection process involves a large and diverse group of voters comprising food critics, chefs, restaurateurs, and gourmands from around the world. Each voter casts a set number of votes for restaurants they have experienced. The list serves as an annual barometer of the world’s most exceptional dining destinations.
Further details regarding the full list of 50 restaurants, including the specific positions of other notable establishments and the precise number of American restaurants featured, were not elaborated upon in the summary. The event in Lima highlighted the dynamic nature of the international restaurant landscape and the evolving criteria for global culinary recognition.
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