2014 World's 50 Best Restaurants: Complete Rankings
Globally prestigious annual ranking recognizing the world's leading dining establishments for culinary excellence.
Venues on this list
Noma
Copenhagen, Denmark
Noma is a restaurant on Refshalevej in Copenhagen.
El Celler de Can Roca
Girona, Spain
El Celler de Can Roca is a restaurant in Girona, Spain.
Osteria Francescana
Modena, Italy
Osteria Francescana is Massimo Bottura's restaurant in Modena, Italy.
Eleven Madison Park
New York City, United States
Eleven Madison Park is a fine-dining restaurant overlooking Madison Square Park in New York City.
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal
London, United Kingdom
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal is a restaurant at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in London.
Mugaritz
Errenteria, Spain
Mugaritz is a restaurant in Errenteria in Spain's Basque Country.
D.O.M.
São Paulo, Brazil
D.O.M. is a Brazilian restaurant in São Paulo's Jardins district.
Arzak
San Sebastián, Spain
Arzak serves Basque cuisine developed by Juan Mari Arzak and Elena Arzak in San Sebastián.
Alinea
Chicago, United States
Alinea is Grant Achatz's modernist restaurant in Chicago.
The Ledbury
London, United Kingdom
The Ledbury is a restaurant on Ledbury Road in Notting Hill, London.
Mirazur
Menton, France
Mirazur is a restaurant in Menton on the French Riviera.
Vendôme
Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
Vendôme is a restaurant at Schloss Bensberg in Bergisch Gladbach.
Nahm
Bangkok, Thailand
Nahm is a restaurant at COMO Metropolitan Bangkok.
Narisawa
Tokyo, Japan
Narisawa is a restaurant in Minamiaoyama, Tokyo.
Central Restaurante
Lima, Peru
Central is a restaurant on Avenida Pedro de Osma in Barranco, Lima.
Steirereck im Stadtpark
Vienna, Austria
Steirereck im Stadtpark is a Vienna restaurant centered on Austrian hospitality and local products.
Gaggan Anand
Bangkok, Thailand
Gaggan Anand is a restaurant on Sukhumvit 31 in Bangkok.
Astrid & Gastón
Lima, Peru
One of Lima's most credentialed Modern Peruvian restaurants, Astrid & Gastón operates from a 17th-century hacienda in San Isidro and delivers a tasting menu built around Peruvian biodiversity. It ranked 9th in South America in 2025 and peaked at #14 in the World's 50 Best. Book three weeks out minimum for dinner; lunch offers a marginally easier window and better light through the courtyard.
Pujol
Mexico City, Mexico
Pujol is a restaurant in Mexico City's Polanco neighborhood.
Le Bernardin
New York City, United States
Le Bernardin is a seafood restaurant in Midtown Manhattan.
Vila Joya
Albufeira, Portugal
Vila Joya is a restaurant on Estrada da Galé in Albufeira, Algarve.
Frantzén
Stockholm, Sweden
Frantzén is a restaurant on Klara Norra Kyrkogata in Stockholm.
Amber
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Amber serves modern French cuisine at Mandarin Oriental The Landmark in Hong Kong.
Arpège
Paris, France
Arpège is Alain Passard's restaurant on Rue de Varenne in Paris.
Azurmendi
Larrabetzu, Spain
Azurmendi is Eneko Atxa's restaurant in Larrabetzu, outside Bilbao.
Le Chateaubriand
Paris, France
Le Chateaubriand is the defining address of Paris's bistronomy movement and one of the hardest tables to secure in the 11th arrondissement. Chef Iñaki Aizpitarte's single set menu, sourced from independent producers, has held a World's 50 Best ranking and a current Opinionated About Dining top-500 position. At €€€ per head, the value is clear; if you can get a reservation.
Aqua
Wolfsburg, Germany
Aqua is a restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton in Wolfsburg.
De Librije
Zwolle, Netherlands
De Librije is a restaurant in Zwolle, Netherlands.
Per Se
New York City, United States
Per Se is a Thomas Keller restaurant at Columbus Circle in New York City.
L'Atelier Saint Germain De Joël Robuchon
Paris, France
L'Atelier Saint Germain De Joël Robuchon is a counter-format French fine dining restaurant in Paris's 7th arrondissement, holding a Michelin Plate and a legacy that placed it in the World's 50 Best top 15. Book four to eight weeks out; demand is consistent and seats are limited. Best suited to pairs or solo diners who want close kitchen engagement rather than a conventional table setup.
Attica
Melbourne, Australia
Attica is Melbourne's hardest reservation and its most decorated tasting menu restaurant, scoring 96 points on La Liste 2025 and reaching #20 on the World's 50 Best in 2018. Ben Shewry's kitchen builds multi-course sequences around native Australian ingredients with technical precision that has no direct peer in the city. Book months in advance and go with a clear evening free.
RyuGin
Tokyo, Japan
Nihonryori RyuGin is Seiji Yamamoto's Japanese restaurant in Tokyo Midtown Hibiya.
Asador Etxebarri
Atxondo, Spain
Asador Etxebarri is a restaurant in Axpe, Bizkaia, centered on cooking over fire.
Martin Berasategui
Lasarte - Oria, Spain
Martín Berasategui's flagship restaurant is in Lasarte-Oria, Gipuzkoa.
Maní
São Paulo, Brazil
Maní is a restaurant in São Paulo's Jardim Paulistano neighbourhood.
L'Astrance
Paris, France
L'Astrance is a restaurant on Rue de Longchamp in Paris.
Piazza Duomo
Alba, Italy
Piazza Duomo is a restaurant in Alba, Italy.
Daniel
New York City, United States
Daniel is an Upper East Side restaurant for a formal French dinner, with prix-fixe and tasting menus in the main dining room. Its Lalique-designed bar and lounge offer shorter menus and cocktails in a different setting.
Quique Dacosta
Dénia, Spain
Quique Dacosta Restaurante presents haute cuisine and art in Dénia, Spain.
Geranium
Copenhagen, Denmark
Geranium is a restaurant in Copenhagen offering dining, private dining, and conference service.
Schloss Schauenstein
Fürstenau, Switzerland
Schloss Schauenstein is a restaurant and boutique hotel in Fürstenau, Switzerland.
The French Laundry
Yountville, United States
The French Laundry is a restaurant in Yountville, California.
Hof van Cleve
Kruishoutem, Belgium
Hof van Cleve is Floris Van Der Veken's restaurant in Kruisem, Belgium.
Le Calandre
Rubano, Italy
Le Calandre is an Alajmo restaurant in Sarmeola di Rubano, Italy.
The Fat Duck
Bray, United Kingdom
The Fat Duck is Heston Blumenthal's restaurant in Bray, Berkshire.
The Test Kitchen
Cape Town, South Africa
The Test Kitchen reached #22 on the World's 50 Best Restaurants in 2016 and. It is one of the hardest reservations in South Africa, so plan two to three months ahead at minimum. Verify current operating status before booking, as chef and hours data require confirmation.
Waku Ghin
Singapore, Singapore
Waku Ghin is a Japanese restaurant at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.
Overview
The 2014 World's 50 Best Restaurants list features 50 restaurants across 22 countries and 37 cities. Noma in Copenhagen returned to the top position after winning in previous years, followed by El Celler de Can Roca and Osteria Francescana. The list includes multiple Spanish entries in the top ten, with four US restaurants making the cut.
This edition marks a complete refresh of venues compared to the previous list, with all 50 entries being new to this particular ranking cycle. The 2014 list shows strong representation from Europe, particularly Spain with three restaurants in the top ten alone. New York's Eleven Madison Park claimed the fourth position, while London placed two restaurants in the top tier with Dinner by Heston Blumenthal and The Ledbury. The geographic spread across 22 countries demonstrates the list's global scope, though European and North American restaurants dominate the upper rankings. Brazil's D.O.M. secured the seventh spot, representing South American fine dining at the highest level.
Noma reclaimed the number one position in 2014, returning to the top of the World's 50 Best Restaurants after previous wins. The Copenhagen restaurant led a list that spans 22 countries and 37 cities, with notable concentration in Spain; three restaurants landed in the top ten. European restaurants dominate the upper rankings, though US entries including Eleven Madison Park and Alinea show strong American representation. The complete roster represents a total refresh compared to the previous list edition, with all 50 spots going to new entrants in this ranking cycle.
Quick Facts
- Top restaurant
- Noma (Copenhagen)
- Countries represented
- 22
- Cities represented
- 37
- Spanish restaurants in top 10
- 3
- US restaurants in top 10
- 2
- New entrants vs. previous list
- 50 (complete turnover)
About This Edition
The 2014 World's 50 Best Restaurants list shows clear geographic patterns in fine dining excellence. Spain emerged as a powerhouse with three top-ten placements: El Celler de Can Roca in Girona (second), Mugaritz in Errenteria (sixth), and Arzak in San Sebastián (eighth). Italy contributed Osteria Francescana in Modena at third place, while the UK secured two spots with Dinner by Heston Blumenthal and The Ledbury, both in London. The United States placed four restaurants in the rankings, led by Eleven Madison Park in fourth position and Alinea in Chicago at ninth. Brazil's D.O.M. in São Paulo represented South American fine dining at number seven. The list's structure changed significantly from the previous edition, with a complete turnover of all 50 positions; every restaurant on this list is new compared to the prior ranking. The distribution across 37 cities suggests concentration in established culinary capitals, though the presence of restaurants from 22 different countries indicates global reach. Noma's return to first place after holding that position in earlier years reinforced Copenhagen's reputation as a dining destination, while the strong Spanish showing reflected the country's continued influence in modern gastronomy.
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