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    The 2022 World's 50 Best Restaurants: Complete Rankings

    Globally esteemed annual ranking from 2022 spotlighting the world's premier restaurants recognized for culinary innovation and excellence.

    2022
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    Venues on this list

    Geranium, Copenhagen, Denmark
    #1

    Geranium

    Copenhagen, Denmark

    Restaurant

    Geranium is a restaurant in Copenhagen offering dining, private dining, and conference service.

    Central Restaurante, Lima, Peru
    #2

    Central Restaurante

    Lima, Peru

    Restaurant

    Central is a restaurant on Avenida Pedro de Osma in Barranco, Lima.

    Disfrutar, Barcelona, Spain
    #3

    Disfrutar

    Barcelona, Spain

    Restaurant

    Disfrutar is a restaurant in Barcelona's Eixample district.

    DiverXO, Madrid, Spain
    #4

    DiverXO

    Madrid, Spain

    Restaurant

    DiverXO is Dabiz Muñoz's creative restaurant in Madrid.

    Pujol, Mexico City, Mexico
    #5

    Pujol

    Mexico City, Mexico

    Restaurant

    Pujol is a restaurant in Mexico City's Polanco neighborhood.

    Asador Etxebarri, Atxondo, Spain
    #6

    Asador Etxebarri

    Atxondo, Spain

    Restaurant

    Asador Etxebarri is a restaurant in Axpe, Bizkaia, centered on cooking over fire.

    A Casa do Porco, São Paulo, Brazil
    #7

    A Casa do Porco

    São Paulo, Brazil

    Restaurant

    A Casa do Porco is a restaurant in central São Paulo.

    Quintonil, Mexico City, Mexico
    #9

    Quintonil

    Mexico City, Mexico

    Restaurant

    Quintonil presents Mexican ingredients through the culinary perspective of Alejandra Flores and Jorge Vallejo.

    Le Calandre, Rubano, Italy
    #10

    Le Calandre

    Rubano, Italy

    Restaurant

    Le Calandre is an Alajmo restaurant in Sarmeola di Rubano, Italy.

    Maido, Lima, Peru
    #11

    Maido

    Lima, Peru

    Restaurant

    Maido is a restaurant in Lima's Miraflores district.

    Uliassi, Senigallia, Italy
    #12

    Uliassi

    Senigallia, Italy

    Restaurant

    Uliassi is a restaurant in Senigallia serving seafood and land-based dishes.

    Steirereck im Stadtpark, Vienna, Austria
    #13

    Steirereck im Stadtpark

    Vienna, Austria

    Restaurant

    Steirereck im Stadtpark is a Vienna restaurant centered on Austrian hospitality and local products.

    Don Julio, Buenos Aires, Argentina
    #14

    Don Julio

    Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Restaurant

    Don Julio is a parrilla on Guatemala Street in Buenos Aires.

    Reale, Castel di Sangro, Italy
    #15

    Reale

    Castel di Sangro, Italy

    Restaurant

    Reale is Niko Romito's restaurant in Castel di Sangro, Italy.

    Elkano, Getaria, Spain
    #16

    Elkano

    Getaria, Spain

    Restaurant

    Elkano is a restaurant in Getaria centered on fish grilled over wood.

    Nobelhart & Schmutzig, Berlin, Germany
    #17

    Nobelhart & Schmutzig

    Berlin, Germany

    Restaurant

    Nobelhart & Schmutzig is a restaurant on Friedrichstraße in Berlin.

    Alchemist, Copenhagen, Denmark
    #18

    Alchemist

    Copenhagen, Denmark

    Restaurant

    Alchemist is a Copenhagen fine-dining restaurant combining gastronomy with art, performance, and visual installations.

    Piazza Duomo, Alba, Italy
    #19

    Piazza Duomo

    Alba, Italy

    Restaurant

    Piazza Duomo is a restaurant in Alba, Italy.

    Den, Tokyo, Japan
    #20

    Den

    Tokyo, Japan

    Restaurant

    Den is a Japanese restaurant in Jingumae, Tokyo, led by chef Zaiyu Hasegawa.

    Mugaritz, Errenteria, Spain
    #21

    Mugaritz

    Errenteria, Spain

    Restaurant

    Mugaritz is a restaurant in Errenteria in Spain's Basque Country.

    Septime, Paris, France
    #22

    Septime

    Paris, France

    Restaurant

    Septime is a restaurant on Rue de Charonne in Paris.

    The Jane, Antwerp, Belgium
    #23

    The Jane

    Antwerp, Belgium

    Restaurant

    The Jane is a restaurant on Limastraat in Antwerp, Belgium.

    The Chairman, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
    #24

    The Chairman

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

    Restaurant

    The Chairman is a restaurant at 198 Wellington Street in Central, Hong Kong.

    Frantzén, Stockholm, Sweden
    #25

    Frantzén

    Stockholm, Sweden

    Restaurant

    Frantzén is a restaurant on Klara Norra Kyrkogata in Stockholm.

    Restaurant Tim Raue, Berlin, Germany
    #26

    Restaurant Tim Raue

    Berlin, Germany

    Restaurant

    Restaurant Tim Raue is an Asian-influenced restaurant near Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin.

    Hof van Cleve, Kruishoutem, Belgium
    #27

    Hof van Cleve

    Kruishoutem, Belgium

    Restaurant

    Hof van Cleve is Floris Van Der Veken's restaurant in Kruisem, Belgium.

    Le Clarence, Paris, France
    #28

    Le Clarence

    Paris, France

    Restaurant

    Le Clarence is chef Andrea Capasso's restaurant near the Champs-Élysées in Paris.

    St. Hubertus, San Cassiano, Italy
    #29

    St. Hubertus

    San Cassiano, Italy

    Restaurant

    For the current season, St. Hubertus is a destination booking for diners who want progressive Italian cooking with serious recognition behind it. Its World's 50 Best Restaurants #29 ranking in 2022 makes it worth planning around, but it is not the practical pick for takeout, casual groups, or a flexible last-minute meal.

    Florilège, Tokyo, Japan
    #30

    Florilège

    Tokyo, Japan

    Restaurant

    Florilège is a restaurant in Azabudai Hills, Tokyo.

    Arpège, Paris, France
    #31

    Arpège

    Paris, France

    Restaurant

    Arpège is Alain Passard's restaurant on Rue de Varenne in Paris.

    Mayta, Lima, Peru
    #32

    Mayta

    Lima, Peru

    Restaurant

    Mayta is a restaurant on Avenida Mariscal La Mar in Miraflores, Lima.

    Atomix, New York City, United States
    #33

    Atomix

    New York City, United States

    Restaurant

    Atomix is a Korean tasting-menu restaurant in New York City.

    Hiša Franko, Kobarid, Slovenia
    #34

    Hiša Franko

    Kobarid, Slovenia

    Restaurant

    Hiša Franko is Ana Roš's restaurant in Slovenia's Soča Valley.

    The Clove Club, London, United Kingdom
    #35

    The Clove Club

    London, United Kingdom

    Restaurant

    The Clove Club is Isaac McHale's restaurant at Shoreditch Town Hall in London.

    Odette, Singapore, Singapore
    #36

    Odette

    Singapore, Singapore

    Restaurant

    Odette is a restaurant at the National Gallery Singapore.

    Fyn, Cape Town, South Africa
    #37

    Fyn

    Cape Town, South Africa

    Restaurant

    Fyn is a restaurant on Parliament Street in central Cape Town.

    Jordnær, Gentofte, Denmark
    #38

    Jordnær

    Gentofte, Denmark

    Restaurant

    Jordnær is a restaurant on Gentoftegade in Gentofte, Denmark.

    Sorn, Bangkok, Thailand
    #39

    Sorn

    Bangkok, Thailand

    Restaurant

    Sorn is a Southern Thai restaurant in Bangkok.

    Schloss Schauenstein, Fürstenau, Switzerland
    #40

    Schloss Schauenstein

    Fürstenau, Switzerland

    Restaurant

    Schloss Schauenstein is a restaurant and boutique hotel in Fürstenau, Switzerland.

    La Cime, Osaka, Japan
    #41

    La Cime

    Osaka, Japan

    Restaurant

    La Cime is a French restaurant in Osaka led by chef Yusuke Takada.

    Quique Dacosta, Dénia, Spain
    #42

    Quique Dacosta

    Dénia, Spain

    Restaurant

    Quique Dacosta Restaurante presents haute cuisine and art in Dénia, Spain.

    Boragó, Santiago, Chile
    #43

    Boragó

    Santiago, Chile

    Restaurant

    Boragó is a restaurant in Vitacura, Santiago.

    Le Bernardin, New York City, United States
    #44

    Le Bernardin

    New York City, United States

    Restaurant

    Le Bernardin is a seafood restaurant in Midtown Manhattan.

    Narisawa, Tokyo, Japan
    #45

    Narisawa

    Tokyo, Japan

    Restaurant

    Narisawa is a restaurant in Minamiaoyama, Tokyo.

    Belcanto, Lisbon, Portugal
    #46

    Belcanto

    Lisbon, Portugal

    Restaurant

    Belcanto is José Avillez's Portuguese restaurant in Lisbon.

    Oteque, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    #47

    Oteque

    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Restaurant

    Oteque is a restaurant in Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro.

    Leo, Bogotá, Colombia
    #48

    Leo

    Bogotá, Colombia

    Restaurant

    Leo is Bogota's internationally credentialed restaurant, ranking #76 in the World's 50 Best (2025) after six consecutive years on the list. Chef Leonor Espinosa's Ciclo-Biome tasting menu works through Colombia's regional ecosystems using indigenous ingredients rarely seen elsewhere. Booking is extremely difficult; start well before your travel dates; but for a food-focused traveler, this is the table that justifies the effort.

    Ikoyi, London, United Kingdom
    #49

    Ikoyi

    London, United Kingdom

    Restaurant

    Ikoyi is a London restaurant building a spice-based cuisine around British micro-seasonality.

    Single Thread Farm, Healdsburg, United States
    #50

    Single Thread Farm

    Healdsburg, United States

    Restaurant

    SingleThread is a restaurant in Healdsburg, California.

    Overview

    The 2022 World's 50 Best Restaurants is an annual ranking published by William Reed that identifies top dining destinations worldwide based on votes from over 1,000 international chefs, restaurateurs, and food critics. This edition spans 24 countries and 39 cities, with Copenhagen's Geranium claiming the top position for the first time.

    This edition represents a complete refresh of the list, with all 50 venues being new entrants compared to the 2021 edition. The 2022 rankings show strong representation from Spain, which places three restaurants in the top 10: Disfrutar in Barcelona (#3), DiverXO in Madrid (#4), and Asador Etxebarri in Atxondo (#6). Latin America performs well with Peru's Central at #2, Mexico's Pujol at #5 and Quintonil at #9, and Brazil's A Casa do Porco at #7. European venues dominate the upper rankings, with Italy contributing Lido 84 (#8) and Le Calandre (#10) to the top tier. The geographic spread across 24 countries reflects the list's global scope, though practical access varies significantly depending on location and booking timelines.

    Geranium in Copenhagen leads the 2022 World's 50 Best Restaurants, marking a shift from the previous year's winner. This edition features 50 entirely new entrants compared to 2021, spanning 24 countries and 39 cities. Spain dominates the top 10 with three placements, while Latin America secures four spots through restaurants in Peru, Mexico, and Brazil. The list provides a snapshot of where voters; chefs, critics, and industry professionals; believed the world's best dining experiences could be found in 2022. If you're planning around these rankings, note that availability and booking windows differ dramatically between venues.

    Quick Facts

    Total Restaurants
    50
    Countries Represented
    24
    Cities Represented
    39
    Top Restaurant
    Geranium (Copenhagen)
    Spain in Top 10
    3 restaurants
    New Entrants vs. 2021
    50 (complete refresh)
    Latin America Top 10
    4 restaurants

    About This Edition

    The 2022 edition saw a complete turnover from the previous year, with all 50 restaurants being new to the list. Geranium's top placement represents Copenhagen's first #1 ranking in this particular iteration of the awards. The list's geographic distribution favors Europe and Latin America in the top positions, with Spain placing Disfrutar (#3), DiverXO (#4), and Asador Etxebarri (#6). Central in Lima (#2) and Pujol in Mexico City (#5) demonstrate Latin America's growing recognition in global dining rankings. Italy contributes two restaurants to the top 10: Lido 84 in Fasano del Garda (#8) and Le Calandre in Rubano (#10). Brazil's A Casa do Porco in São Paulo (#7) and Mexico's Quintonil in Mexico City (#9) round out the upper tier. The 24-country representation suggests broad geographic coverage, though the concentration of top-10 venues in Europe and the Americas means travelers from Asia or other regions face longer distances to access these specific restaurants. The complete refresh of venues between editions makes year-over-year comparisons difficult, as no restaurants from 2021 returned to the 2022 list. This full turnover pattern affects how you should use these rankings for trip planning, since stability and consistency aren't characteristics of this particular list format.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Which restaurant ranked #1 in the 2022 World's 50 Best Restaurants?
    Geranium in Copenhagen, Denmark, took the #1 position in the 2022 edition. This marked Copenhagen's first top ranking in this list iteration.
    How many countries are represented in the 2022 list?
    The 2022 World's 50 Best Restaurants includes venues from 24 countries across 39 cities, showing global geographic distribution.
    Which countries have the most restaurants in the 2022 top 10?
    Spain leads with three restaurants in the top 10: Disfrutar (#3), DiverXO (#4), and Asador Etxebarri (#6). Mexico follows with two: Pujol (#5) and Quintonil (#9).
    How many restaurants from 2021 returned to the 2022 list?
    Zero restaurants from the 2021 edition appear on the 2022 list. All 50 venues in 2022 are new entrants, representing a complete refresh of the rankings.
    Which Latin American restaurants made the 2022 top 10?
    Four Latin American restaurants placed in the top 10: Central in Lima (#2), Pujol in Mexico City (#5), A Casa do Porco in São Paulo (#7), and Quintonil in Mexico City (#9).
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