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    The 2026 La Liste Top Restaurants: Complete Rankings

    La Liste’s Top Restaurants is its flagship global ranking; an annual “Top 1000 Restaurants” selection highlighting top dining destinations worldwide. The 2026 edition is positioned as a worldwide benchmark list with special awards and trend takeaways.

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    Boury, Roeselare, Belgium

    Boury

    Roeselare, Belgium

    Restaurant

    Boury is a restaurant in Roeselare, Belgium.

    Locanda Sant'Uffizio Enrico Bartolini, Cioccaro, Italy

    Locanda Sant'Uffizio Enrico Bartolini

    Cioccaro, Italy

    Restaurant

    Two Michelin stars, a La Liste top-restaurant ranking, a monastery setting in the Monferrato hills make Locanda Sant'Uffizio Enrico Bartolini one of Piedmont's most credentialled special-occasion restaurants. Chef Gabriele Boffa's regional cooking is technically accomplished and deeply rooted in local tradition. Book as far ahead as possible; this is a Near Impossible reservation with limited dinner windows Tuesday through Friday.

    La Table de Maxime, Our, Belgium

    La Table de Maxime

    Our, Belgium

    Restaurant

    La Table de Maxime is a restaurant in Our, Belgium.

    Californios, San Francisco, United States

    Californios

    San Francisco, United States

    Restaurant

    Californios is a restaurant on 11th Street in San Francisco.

    Sushi Noz, New York City, United States

    Sushi Noz

    New York City, United States

    Restaurant

    Sushi Noz is a sushi restaurant on East 78th Street in New York City.

    Outlaw's New Road, Port Isaac, United Kingdom

    Outlaw's New Road

    Port Isaac, United Kingdom

    Restaurant

    Outlaw's New Road is closing on 28 March 2026, making this the final window to experience Nathan Outlaw's eleven-course seafood tasting menu (£195 per person) in Port Isaac. La Liste ranked it at 87.5 points in 2025. A three-course lunch at £85 is the better-value entry point. Book immediately; availability will not last.

    Solbam, Seoul, South Korea

    Solbam

    Seoul, South Korea

    Restaurant

    Solbam is a restaurant in Seoul's Gangnam district.

    Victor's Fine Dining by Christian Bau, Perl, Germany

    Victor's Fine Dining by Christian Bau

    Perl, Germany

    Restaurant

    Victor's Fine Dining by Christian Bau is a restaurant at Schloss Berg in Perl, Germany.

    Restavracija CUBO, Ljubljana, Slovenia

    Restavracija CUBO

    Ljubljana, Slovenia

    Restaurant

    Restavracija CUBO holds a Michelin Plate (2024 and 2025) and, all at a €€ price point that makes it Ljubljana's strongest value case for serious Mediterranean cooking. The wine list is an opportunity to explore Slovenian producers alongside credible kitchen work. Book here first if you are visiting Ljubljana for the first time.

    Molino de Urdániz, Urdániz, Spain

    Molino de Urdániz

    Urdániz, Spain

    Restaurant

    Molino de Urdániz is a restaurant in Urdániz, Navarra.

    Sommet - Hôtel The Alpina, Gstaad, Switzerland

    Sommet - Hôtel The Alpina

    Gstaad, Switzerland

    Restaurant

    Sommet at Hôtel The Alpina is Gstaad's La Liste-recognised Swiss Alpine dining room and the most credentialled choice for a special occasion dinner in town. Scored 84 points on La Liste 2026. Book 3-4 weeks ahead in peak ski season or summer festival weeks; winter dining is the optimal timing for the full visual impact of the Alpine setting.

    Humble Chicken, London, United Kingdom

    Humble Chicken

    London, United Kingdom

    Restaurant

    Humble Chicken is a restaurant on Frith Street in Soho, London.

    Martin Wishart, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Martin Wishart

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Restaurant

    Martin Wishart is a restaurant on The Shore in Leith, Edinburgh.

    Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal, London, United Kingdom

    Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal

    London, United Kingdom

    Restaurant

    Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal is a restaurant on Regent Street in London.

    Doujin, Kyoto, Japan

    Doujin

    Kyoto, Japan

    Restaurant

    Doujin is a five-seat counter kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto's Sakyo Ward, holding Tabelog Gold continuously since 2020 and ranked 19th in Japan by Opinionated About Dining in 2025. Dinner only, priced at JPY 50,000–59,999 per person before drinks, with an actual spend closer to JPY 100,000. Book by phone well in advance; the counter size makes availability tight without being impossible.

    Cara, Newport, United States

    Cara

    Newport, United States

    Restaurant

    Cara is Newport's only fine dining room with direct Atlantic Ocean views, operating as a nightly blind tasting menu (5 or 8 courses) inside The Chanler at Cliff Walk. With AAA 5 Diamond status, a 2,635-bottle wine program, just five tables, it is the strongest choice in Newport for a special occasion dinner. Book the 8 p.m. seating with wine pairings for the full experience.

    A Casa do Porco, São Paulo, Brazil

    A Casa do Porco

    São Paulo, Brazil

    Restaurant

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

    Chez Inno, Tokyo, Japan

    Chez Inno

    Tokyo, Japan

    Restaurant

    Chez Inno is a restaurant in Kyobashi, Tokyo.

    Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Dinner by Heston Blumenthal

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Restaurant

    Dinner by Heston Blumenthal is a restaurant at Atlantis The Royal in Dubai.

    LYST, Vejle, Denmark

    LYST

    Vejle, Denmark

    Restaurant

    LYST is a restaurant on Havneøen in Vejle, Denmark.

    Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen, Paris, France

    Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen

    Paris, France

    Restaurant

    Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen is a restaurant in Paris.

    Atlas, Atlanta, United States

    Atlas

    Atlanta, United States

    Restaurant

    Atlas is a restaurant at The St. Regis Atlanta with a full bar.

    PM & Vänner, Växjö, Sweden

    PM & Vänner

    Växjö, Sweden

    Restaurant

    PM & Vänner is a restaurant on Västergatan in Växjö.

    Sienna Store & Cafe, Kolkata, India

    Sienna Store & Cafe

    Kolkata, India

    Restaurant

    Two consecutive years on the La Liste Top Restaurants list (76 points in 2026) make Sienna Store & Cafe one of Kolkata's most credibly recognised Indian Fusion addresses, it is easier to book than that credential suggests. The store-cafe hybrid format suits solo diners and pairs over large groups. Confirm hours and pricing directly before visiting.

    Atomix, New York City, United States

    Atomix

    New York City, United States

    Restaurant

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

    Klein Jan, Kalahari CBDC, South Africa

    Klein Jan

    Kalahari CBDC, South Africa

    Restaurant

    Klein Jan sits inside Tswalu Kalahari Reserve in South Africa's Northern Cape and is accessible only to lodge guests; which, given its La Liste top-restaurant ranking (83.5pts in 2025), makes it one of the more quietly accessible world-class dining rooms if you're already booked in. The menu rotates with Kalahari seasons, timing your visit to the dry or green season meaningfully changes what you'll eat.

    Le Neuvième Art, Lyon, France

    Le Neuvième Art

    Lyon, France

    Restaurant

    Le Neuvième Art is a restaurant on Rue Cuvier in Lyon.

    Rubra, Punta de Mita, Mexico

    Rubra

    Punta de Mita, Mexico

    Restaurant

    Rubra is Punta de Mita's most credentialled restaurant, earning 90 points in the La Liste 2026 Top Restaurants ranking under chef Daniela Soto-Innes. It is the clearest reason to plan a serious meal on Mexico's Pacific coast, outranking every nearby resort dining room on culinary merit. Book ahead and confirm hours directly.

    Aska, New York City, United States

    Aska

    New York City, United States

    Restaurant

    Aska is a restaurant on South Fifth Street in Brooklyn, New York.

    Mamesa, Burgusio, Italy

    Mamesa

    Burgusio, Italy

    Restaurant

    Mamesa is Burgusio's only La Liste-recognised restaurant, earning 90 points in the 2026 ranking and standing as the reference destination for serious dining in the Val Venosta. Booking is straightforward relative to its award level, making it the practical choice for a special occasion meal in an area that rewards travellers who venture beyond South Tyrol's more obvious circuits.

    Vrijmoed, Ghent, Belgium

    Vrijmoed

    Ghent, Belgium

    Restaurant

    Vrijmoed is a restaurant on Vlaanderenstraat in Ghent.

    The Restaurant, Zürich, Switzerland

    The Restaurant

    Zürich, Switzerland

    Restaurant

    The Restaurant is a restaurant at The Dolder Grand in Zürich.

    Kei, Paris, France

    Kei

    Paris, France

    Restaurant

    Kei is Kei Kobayashi's restaurant in Paris's first arrondissement.

    Tate Dining Room and Bar, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

    Tate Dining Room and Bar

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

    Restaurant

    Tate Dining Room and Bar is a restaurant on Hollywood Road in Hong Kong.

    La Voile - La Réserve Ramatuelle, Ramatuelle, France

    La Voile - La Réserve Ramatuelle

    Ramatuelle, France

    Restaurant

    Two Michelin stars in the hills above the Côtes d'Azur, with chef Eric Canino delivering precise, produce-led modern French cuisine rooted in his training under Michel Guérard. Rated near impossible to book in peak summer; plan four to six months ahead for July and August. At €€€€, this is Ramatuelle's most credentialed kitchen and worth planning a trip around.

    Marchal, Copenhagen, Denmark

    Marchal

    Copenhagen, Denmark

    Restaurant

    Marchal is Copenhagen's most accessible Michelin-starred restaurant; a one-star Contemporary French-Nordic table inside Hotel d'Angleterre, priced a full tier below the city's major tasting-menu destinations. With breakfast, lunch, dinner service daily, it offers more entry points than almost any comparable restaurant. Book 3–4 weeks ahead for dinner; lunch is a smarter option if budget is a consideration.

    7132 Silver, Vals, Switzerland

    7132 Silver

    Vals, Switzerland

    Restaurant

    Two Michelin stars, a La Liste score of 92, one of Switzerland's most architecturally striking hotel settings make 7132 Silver the most ambitious dining address in the Graubünden Alps. Chef Mitja Birlo's Modern European tasting menu is the only format, the remote Vals location means you are committing to the trip before you commit to the table. Book well in advance and stay the night.

    Restaurant Pearl Morissette, Lincoln, Canada

    Restaurant Pearl Morissette

    Lincoln, Canada

    Restaurant

    Restaurant Pearl Morissette is a destination restaurant in Jordan Station, Ontario.

    Enrico Bartolini, Milan, Italy

    Enrico Bartolini

    Milan, Italy

    Restaurant

    Enrico Bartolini is a restaurant on Via Tortona in Milan.

    Hand and Flowers, Marlow, United Kingdom

    Hand and Flowers

    Marlow, United Kingdom

    Restaurant

    Hand and Flowers holds two Michelin stars and a La Liste 78-point rating, making it the most decorated restaurant in Marlow by a significant margin. Tom Kerridge's kitchen delivers precise Modern British cooking in a relaxed pub room; a combination that justifies the ££££ price and the difficult booking. Plan well ahead: tables here are among the hardest to secure outside London.

    Resonance, Bangkok, Thailand

    Resonance

    Bangkok, Thailand

    Restaurant

    Resonance is a one-Michelin-star tasting menu restaurant in a quiet Sukhumvit house, where Japanese chef Shunsuke Shimomura runs a precise seasonal menu built on his global cooking history. The drinks pairing; spanning wine, beer, sake; is one of the more considered options at this price tier in Bangkok. Book for a special occasion dinner or Saturday lunch.

    Ricard Camarena, València, Spain

    Ricard Camarena

    València, Spain

    Restaurant

    Ricard Camarena is a restaurant in València whose cooking is grounded in local territory and tradition.

    Home, Penarth, United Kingdom

    Home

    Penarth, United Kingdom

    Restaurant

    Home is a restaurant in Penarth, Wales.

    El Portal de Echaurren, Ezcaray, Spain

    El Portal de Echaurren

    Ezcaray, Spain

    Restaurant

    El Portal de Echaurren is Francis Paniego's restaurant in Ezcaray, La Rioja.

    Trèsind Studio, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Trèsind Studio

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Restaurant

    Trèsind Studio is an Indian fine-dining restaurant at St. Regis Gardens on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.

    Armani-Ristorante Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Armani-Ristorante Dubai

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Restaurant

    Armani/Ristorante is MICHELIN Guide-selected and 76 La Liste points (2026), making it one of Dubai's more credentialled Italian options. The eight-course Exclusive Journey is the kitchen's strongest offering; La Sfera is the dessert to save room for. Book two to three weeks ahead minimum, jacket and tie required.

    mýse, Hovingham, United Kingdom

    mýse

    Hovingham, United Kingdom

    Restaurant

    mýse is a restaurant in Hovingham, North Yorkshire.

    Iida, Kyoto, Japan

    Iida

    Kyoto, Japan

    Restaurant

    A ten-seat kaiseki counter in Nakagyo Ward with Tabelog Gold recognition every year from 2018 to 2026 and a 4.60 score. Dinner only, 6–8 pm, seven days a week. At JPY 50,000–59,999 per head, cash only, reservation required. One of Kyoto's most consistently awarded kaiseki rooms for the price tier.

    Etrusco, Kato Korakiana, Greece

    Etrusco

    Kato Korakiana, Greece

    Restaurant

    Etrusco is the Kato Korakiana choice for a more deliberate, recognition-backed dinner rather than a casual island fallback. Book it when service pace and a composed room matter to the occasion; choose a simpler peer if the priority is flexibility, waterfront energy, or a lower-commitment meal.

    Tour D'argent Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

    Tour D'argent Tokyo

    Tokyo, Japan

    Restaurant

    Tour d'Argent Tokyo holds Tabelog Bronze every year from 2017 to 2026, a Les Grandes Tables du Monde membership, a La Liste score of 78; making it one of the most consistently credentialed French restaurants in the city. Lunch (JPY 20,000–29,000, Thursday to Sunday) is the best entry point. Book early if you need the private Salon de Frédéric for groups of 10 to 30.

    Vespertine, Los Angeles, United States

    Vespertine

    Los Angeles, United States

    Restaurant

    Vespertine is a tasting-menu restaurant on Hayden Avenue in Culver City, California.

    Gion Sasaki, Kyoto, Japan

    Gion Sasaki

    Kyoto, Japan

    Restaurant

    Gion Sasaki is a restaurant in Kyoto's Higashiyama Ward.

    La Table de Yoann Conte, Veyrier-du-Lac, France

    La Table de Yoann Conte

    Veyrier-du-Lac, France

    Restaurant

    La Table de Yoann Conte is a restaurant in Veyrier-du-Lac.

    Ginza Kojyu, Tokyo, Japan

    Ginza Kojyu

    Tokyo, Japan

    Restaurant

    Ginza Kojyu is a restaurant in Ginza, Tokyo.

    OD Urla, Izmir, Turkey

    OD Urla

    Izmir, Turkey

    Restaurant

    OD Urla is the standout destination meal in the Izmir region: a Michelin-starred (2024), La Liste-recognised farm-to-table restaurant on a hilltop estate outside Urla, where chef Osman Sezener grows half his ingredients on-site and cooks everything over an open charcoal fire. The set menu format, estate setting, tight sourcing radius make this a genuinely specific experience. Book at least four to six weeks out; demand has increased sharply since the star.

    Ōre, Bangkok, Thailand

    Ōre

    Bangkok, Thailand

    Restaurant

    Ōre is the right dinner booking for food-focused travelers who want a 30-plus course creative tasting menu built around Thai ingredients, delivered in a minimal, intimate room. A Michelin Plate, La Liste 75-point recognition, OAD Asia ranking confirm it earns its ฿฿฿฿ price tag. Booking is currently easier than most Bangkok peers at this level; take advantage of that.

    Midsummer House, Cambridge, United Kingdom

    Midsummer House

    Cambridge, United Kingdom

    Restaurant

    Two Michelin stars, a La Liste score of 92 points, over 20 years of consistent upward momentum make Midsummer House the strongest fine dining case in Cambridge by a clear margin. The lunch tasting menu at approximately half the dinner price is the smart entry point. Book 6 to 12 weeks out minimum; this is a near-impossible reservation at short notice.

    Le Taillevent, Paris, France

    Le Taillevent

    Paris, France

    Restaurant

    Le Taillevent is a restaurant on Rue Lamennais in Paris.

    Forge at Middleton Lodge, Middleton Tyas, United Kingdom

    Forge at Middleton Lodge

    Middleton Tyas, United Kingdom

    Restaurant

    A Michelin one-star restaurant inside a converted forge on the 200-acre Middleton Lodge Estate, Forge runs a seasonal tasting menu; with vegetarian and vegan options; built around ingredients grown, harvested, foraged on site. La Liste ranks it 77 points for 2026. Book well ahead: this is a deliberate journey, not a walk-in.

    Maison Lameloise, Shanghai, China

    Maison Lameloise

    Shanghai, China

    Restaurant

    Maison Lameloise is a restaurant in Shanghai's Pudong district.

    Almara, Mexico City, Mexico

    Almara

    Mexico City, Mexico

    Restaurant

    It sits below the elite tier of Pujol and Quintonil on price and prestige, making it the practical choice for a serious Mexico City meal without the six-week reservation lead time.

    Popina, Tel Aviv, Israel

    Popina

    Tel Aviv, Israel

    Restaurant

    Popina is a La Liste-recognised Israeli cuisine restaurant in central Tel Aviv, holding 76 points in 2026 and. Booking is rated easy relative to other internationally ranked tables in the city, making it a practical choice for serious Israeli cooking without the reservation stress. Eat in rather than ordering delivery to get the experience the awards are scoring.

    Mishiguene, Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Mishiguene

    Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Restaurant

    Mishiguene is Buenos Aires's only serious restaurant built around Argentinian-Jewish and Middle Eastern culinary traditions, with Michelin Plate recognition and an OAD Top 30 South America ranking. At $$$ for dinner service, it offers something no steakhouse or modern Argentinian tasting room does. Book two to three weeks ahead; weeknight tables are easier to land than weekends.

    Langouste, Belgrade, Serbia

    Langouste

    Belgrade, Serbia

    Restaurant

    Belgrade's only Michelin-starred restaurant, Langouste holds a 2026 La Liste score of 82 points and is the most credentialled table in the city. Chef Marko Đerić's kitchen runs five- and eight-course menus rooted in Serbian produce, reframed through French and Italian technique. Book four to six weeks out minimum; this is a hard reservation with serious demand.

    Tuju, São Paulo, Brazil

    Tuju

    São Paulo, Brazil

    Restaurant

    Tuju is a restaurant in São Paulo's Jardim Paulistano neighborhood.

    Daniel, New York City, United States

    Daniel

    New York City, United States

    Restaurant

    Daniel is Daniel Boulud's modern French flagship restaurant in New York City.

    Arpège, Paris, France

    Arpège

    Paris, France

    Restaurant

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

    Hambleton Hall, Oakham, United Kingdom

    Hambleton Hall

    Oakham, United Kingdom

    Restaurant

    Hambleton Hall is a restaurant near Oakham in Rutland.

    Caprice, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

    Caprice

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

    Restaurant

    Caprice is a French restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong.

    Clouds - Heaven's Bar & Kitchen, Hamburg, Germany

    Clouds - Heaven's Bar & Kitchen

    Hamburg, Germany

    Restaurant

    A Michelin Plate kitchen on Hamburg's 23rd floor, Clouds delivers quality international cooking at €€€ with a city panorama that genuinely earns its place. Book a summer evening to use both the rooftop bar and the dining room. The cooking is credible enough to anchor a special-occasion dinner, even without the view.

    Lorenzo, Forte dei Marmi, Italy

    Lorenzo

    Forte dei Marmi, Italy

    Restaurant

    Lorenzo is a benchmark for classical Italian seafood dining in Forte dei Marmi, with La Liste and Opinionated About Dining credentials to match. At €€€€, you are paying for decades of consistency, a serious two-volume wine list, tableside preparations that set it apart from the area's more modern alternatives. Book for a special occasion or a group that takes wine seriously.

    Row on 45, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Row on 45

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Restaurant

    Row on 45 is a restaurant in Dubai Marina with skyline views.

    Dusk, Stellenbosch, South Africa

    Dusk

    Stellenbosch, South Africa

    Restaurant

    Dusk is one of Stellenbosch's most accessible fine-dining options; back-to-back La Liste placements (90pts in 2025, 87pts in 2026) and an easy booking situation make it a low-friction, high-reward choice for food-focused visitors. Chef Callan Austin's South African kitchen anchors an intimate town-centre room that works especially well for couples and solo diners. Worth booking on any Winelands itinerary.

    Haar, St. Andrews, United Kingdom

    Haar

    St. Andrews, United Kingdom

    Restaurant

    Haar is the restaurant to book in St. Andrews: a Michelin Plate holder (2024 and 2025) with a Nordic-inflected seafood menu that puts Scottish produce front and centre. Book the evening tasting menu for a special occasion or the fixed-price lunch for better value. Reserve four to six weeks ahead; this is the only serious tasting-menu option in town and tables go fast.

    La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise, Prague, Czech Republic

    La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise

    Prague, Czech Republic

    Restaurant

    La Dégustation Bohème Bourgeoise is Prague's Michelin-starred French-Czech tasting menu restaurant and the city's most credentialled fine dining booking. Holding a Michelin star, a La Liste score of 81.5 points, the Star Wine List #1 ranking in 2025, it delivers at a price point significantly below comparable European peers. Request the open-kitchen counter seats for a returning visit.

    La Pergola, Rome, Italy

    La Pergola

    Rome, Italy

    Restaurant

    La Pergola is Heinz Beck's restaurant at Rome Cavalieri in Rome.

    Bukhara, New Delhi, India

    Bukhara

    New Delhi, India

    Restaurant

    Bukhara at ITC Maurya is New Delhi's reference point for North West Frontier tandoor cooking, recognised by La Liste (76pts in 2026) and Tatler Asia's Best Restaurants Asia-Pacific 2025. Book it for the Dal and the fire cooking, not the wine program. Weekday lunch is the quieter, more conversational option; weekends fill fast and carry a celebratory energy that suits special occasions.

    Allium at Askham Hall, Askham, United Kingdom

    Allium at Askham Hall

    Askham, United Kingdom

    Restaurant

    A Michelin-starred tasting menu in a 14th-century Cumbrian hall, Allium at Askham Hall delivers six estate-driven courses for £140 per person; strong value for a one-star room. The leather-bound wine list drawn from the Lowther Estate cellars is a serious draw in its own right. Hard to book and remote by design, but worth the effort for a special occasion or overnight stay.

    Numata, Osaka, Japan

    Numata

    Osaka, Japan

    Restaurant

    An eight-seat counter in Kitashinchi that has earned two Michelin stars and consecutive Tabelog Silver Awards (2025, 2026), Numata sits at the sharper end of Osaka's premium tempura tier. Dinner runs JPY 40,000 to 49,999 and reservations are notoriously difficult to secure, placing it firmly among the city's most sought-after counter experiences.

    Le Chat Botté, Geneva, Switzerland

    Le Chat Botté

    Geneva, Switzerland

    Restaurant

    Le Chat Botté is one of Geneva's most consistent classical French kitchens, recognised by La Liste (83 pts, 2026) and Opinionated About Dining's Classical Europe list for two consecutive years. Chef Dominique Gauthier runs a formal, intimate room on Rue Voltaire that suits serious lunches and celebration dinners. Booking is easier than its peer tier suggests; a practical advantage worth using.

    Antica Corona Reale, Cervere, Italy

    Antica Corona Reale

    Cervere, Italy

    Restaurant

    Antica Corona Reale is a restaurant on Via Fossano in Cervere, Piedmont.

    Gasthaus Zum Gupf, Rehetobel, Switzerland

    Gasthaus Zum Gupf

    Rehetobel, Switzerland

    Restaurant

    A Michelin-starred inn at 1,083 metres above Rehetobel, Gasthaus Zum Gupf delivers seasonal classic cooking by Walter Klose with a 30,000-bottle wine cellar and Alpine terrace views. At €€€ it sits below the region's €€€€ tasting-menu circuit and offers better value for a special-occasion meal. Book well ahead; tables are hard to secure, the venue is closed Monday and Tuesday.

    Aan de Poel, Amstelveen, Netherlands

    Aan de Poel

    Amstelveen, Netherlands

    Restaurant

    Two Michelin stars and La Liste recognition make Aan de Poel the most credentialed restaurant in Amstelveen. Chef Stefan van Sprang's creative French kitchen suits serious occasion dinners, the 4,000-bottle wine programme with Burgundy depth rewards returning visitors. Booking is genuinely difficult; plan several weeks ahead, consider midweek lunch as your most realistic entry point.

    Chao Shang Chao (Chaoyang), Beijing, China

    Chao Shang Chao (Chaoyang)

    Beijing, China

    Restaurant

    Chao Shang Chao in Chaoyang holds three Michelin stars in both 2024 and 2025 and a La Liste 75-point score for 2026, making it Beijing's most credentialed Chaozhou address. At ¥¥¥¥ pricing and near-impossible booking difficulty, it suits food-focused travelers who want serious regional Chinese cuisine at the highest documented level. Plan your reservation weeks ahead.

    Craggy Range, Havelock North, New Zealand

    Craggy Range

    Havelock North, New Zealand

    Restaurant

    Craggy Range in Havelock North holds an 89-point La Liste Top Restaurants 2026 score, making it the strongest dining argument in the Hawke's Bay wine country. Book it for special occasions or as the anchor meal of a multi-day Hawke's Bay wine itinerary. Booking is easy, the vineyard setting rewards return visits, it outranks most comparable regional options on formal recognition.

    MAZ, Tokyo, Japan

    MAZ

    Tokyo, Japan

    Restaurant

    MAZ is a restaurant in Tokyo's Kioicho district.

    Terra The Magic Place, Sarentino, Italy

    Terra The Magic Place

    Sarentino, Italy

    Restaurant

    Terra The Magic Place holds 2 Michelin Stars and a Green Star, serving a single tasting menu at 1,622 metres above Sarentino with Dolomite views and a family history stretching back to 1940. Book this for a destination meal that requires a full day commitment and, ideally, an overnight stay at the on-site resort. Reservations are near impossible at short notice; plan well ahead.

    7 Mehmet, Antalya, Turkey

    7 Mehmet

    Antalya, Turkey

    Restaurant

    7 Mehmet holds back-to-back La Liste placements (78.5pts in 2025, 75pts in 2026) and, making it the most internationally credentialed Turkish restaurant in Antalya. Booking is straightforward year-round, though summer demand compresses availability. Return visitors should request counter seating to get closer to the kitchen.

    ECK Restaurant, Bratislava, Slovakia

    ECK Restaurant

    Bratislava, Slovakia

    Restaurant

    ECK Restaurant in Devín is the most award-supported Slovak dining room in the Bratislava region, scoring 95 points on La Liste 2026 and holding a Star Wine List White Star. Chef Daniel Tilinger's kitchen is backed by three consecutive years of international wine recognition; and booking is easier than the credential trail suggests. The right call for serious food and wine travellers.

    Victoria & Albert's, Orlando, United States

    Victoria & Albert's

    Orlando, United States

    Restaurant

    Victoria & Albert's is a restaurant at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

    Söl'ring Hof, Rantum, Germany

    Söl'ring Hof

    Rantum, Germany

    Restaurant

    Söl'ring Hof is a restaurant in Rantum on Sylt.

    Birch, Saint Petersburg, Russia

    Birch

    Saint Petersburg, Russia

    Restaurant

    Birch holds back-to-back La Liste placements (76 points in 2026, 75.5 in 2025), making it one of St. Petersburg's most consistently recognised dining options at the international level. Booking is currently easy for a restaurant at this tier; a genuine advantage. Book it for a special occasion or as a returning visitor looking to benchmark the city's best.

    The Wolf's Tailor, Denver, United States

    The Wolf's Tailor

    Denver, United States

    Restaurant

    Denver's hardest reservation and most decorated restaurant: The Wolf's Tailor holds a Michelin star, an OAD Top 200 ranking from 800+ diners. The $$$$ multicourse format is kitchen-led and strictly structured, with a 185-selection wine list that punches well above its markup. Book weeks out minimum; this one fills fast.

    Oncore by Clare Smyth, Barangaroo, Australia

    Oncore by Clare Smyth

    Barangaroo, Australia

    Restaurant

    Oncore by Clare Smyth, on Level 26 of Crown Sydney, is one of Australia's most consistently rated fine dining venues; 97 points from La Liste in both 2025 and 2026. Head chef Alan Stuart runs a Modern British tasting menu format with harbour views that earn their place in the experience. Book for a special occasion, dress smart, expect a long, deliberate meal.

    Claro, Tel Aviv, Israel

    Claro

    Tel Aviv, Israel

    Restaurant

    Book Claro for a central Tel Aviv meal that works especially well at lunch or weekend morning service. It is strongest for pairs and small groups who want a lively, recognized restaurant without committing to a highly formal format; compare a or Yaffo Tel-Aviv if the occasion needs a clearer splurge feel.

    La Cime, Osaka, Japan

    La Cime

    Osaka, Japan

    Restaurant

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

    DSTAgE, Madrid, Spain

    DSTAgE

    Madrid, Spain

    Restaurant

    DSTAgE is Diego Guerrero's restaurant in central Madrid.

    Reminiscence, Nagoya, Japan

    Reminiscence

    Nagoya, Japan

    Restaurant

    Reminiscence is Nagoya's most decorated French restaurant to open since 2023, with Tabelog Silver awards in 2025 and 2026 and an Opinionated About Dining Japan ranking of #132. Dinner runs JPY 30,000–49,000+ per head including a 12% service charge. Book online a week or more ahead; the kitchen tracks visit history and rotates courses for returning guests.

    Overview

    The 2026 La Liste edition ranks 1,000 restaurants across 75 countries and 502 cities worldwide. This year's list places Château de Beaulieu - Christophe Dufossé in Busnes, France at the top position, marking a shift from the previous edition which crowned Alfred Keller. The list saw significant turnover with 396 new entrants and 396 departures.

    La Liste's 2026 rankings show notable geographic diversity with representation spanning 75 countries. France claims multiple top-10 positions including Château de Beaulieu, Maison Ronan Kervarrec, La Scène. Asia demonstrates strength with entries from Japan (Kikunoi - Tokyo, Sukiyabashi Jiro Roppongiten), Hong Kong (Man Ho), and China (Lei Garden). Europe rounds out the top tier with VYN from Sweden, Ynyshir Hall from the United Kingdom, Silvio Nickol from Austria. The methodology aggregates scores from major guides and reviews, creating a composite ranking that shifted considerably year-over-year; only 60% of venues retained their positions from the previous edition.

    This reflects the 2026 La Liste edition, representing the most current global rankings available from the organization's aggregated methodology.

    The 2026 La Liste rankings place 1,000 restaurants on the global map, with Château de Beaulieu - Christophe Dufossé taking the lead position. The list covers 502 cities across 75 countries, showing where La Liste's aggregated methodology currently lands. This edition brought 396 new restaurants into the rankings while dropping 396 from the previous year; a 40% refresh rate that reflects shifting critical consensus. The top 10 spans six countries, from Busnes to Guangzhou, with no single region dominating.

    Quick Facts

    Total restaurants
    1,000
    Countries represented
    75
    Cities covered
    502
    Top-ranked restaurant
    Château de Beaulieu - Christophe Dufossé (France)
    New entrants
    396 restaurants
    Retention rate
    604 restaurants (60.4%)
    Previous top venue
    Alfred Keller (dropped)
    Top 10 countries
    France, Sweden, Japan, Hong Kong, China, UK, Austria

    About This Edition

    The 2026 edition marks a complete reshuffling at the top, with Château de Beaulieu - Christophe Dufossé replacing Alfred Keller in the first position. This turnover extends throughout the list; 396 restaurants that appeared in the previous edition didn't make the 2026 cut, including Alfred Keller, Howard's Gourmet, Kyubey. Their spots went to 396 newcomers like Man Ho (Admiralty), Lei Garden (Yuexiu), and Sukiyabashi Jiro Roppongiten. The geographic spread across 75 countries and 502 cities means the list covers everything from small-town French dining rooms to Hong Kong hotel restaurants. France places three venues in the top 10, but the mix includes Sweden's VYN at number two and Wales' Ynyshir Hall at number nine. Asia claims four of the top 10 spots across Japan, Hong Kong, mainland China. La Liste compiles its rankings by aggregating scores from major guides, critics, online reviews; a methodology that creates year-to-year volatility. The 60.4% retention rate (604 restaurants holding their spots) suggests the middle and lower portions of the list remain more stable than the top tier, where competition for critical attention concentrates.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Which restaurant tops the 2026 La Liste rankings?
    Château de Beaulieu - Christophe Dufossé in Busnes, France holds the number one position in the 2026 edition, replacing Alfred Keller from the previous year's top spot.
    How many restaurants are on the 2026 La Liste?
    The 2026 edition includes 1,000 restaurants across 75 countries and 502 cities worldwide.
    How much did the 2026 La Liste change from the previous edition?
    396 new restaurants entered the rankings while 396 dropped out, creating a 40% turnover rate. 604 restaurants retained their positions from the previous edition.
    Which countries appear in the 2026 La Liste top 10?
    The top 10 spans six countries: France (3 restaurants), Japan (2), Sweden (1), Hong Kong (1), China (1), the United Kingdom (1), and Austria (1).
    Did Sukiyabashi Jiro Roppongiten make the 2026 La Liste?
    Yes, Sukiyabashi Jiro Roppongiten in Tokyo appears in the top 10 of the 2026 edition as a new entrant; it wasn't on the previous year's list.
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