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.
Venues on this list

Boury
Roeselare, Belgium
Boury is a restaurant in Roeselare, Belgium.

Locanda Sant'Uffizio Enrico Bartolini
Cioccaro, Italy
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 is a restaurant in Our, Belgium.

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

Sushi Noz
New York City, United States
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 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 is a restaurant in Seoul's Gangnam district.

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

Restavracija CUBO
Ljubljana, Slovenia
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 is a restaurant in Urdániz, Navarra.

Sommet - Hôtel The Alpina
Gstaad, Switzerland
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 is a restaurant on Frith Street in Soho, London.

Martin Wishart
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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 is a restaurant on Regent Street in London.

Doujin
Kyoto, Japan
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 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 is a restaurant in central São Paulo.

Chez Inno
Tokyo, Japan
Chez Inno is a restaurant in Kyobashi, Tokyo.

Dinner by Heston Blumenthal
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal is a restaurant at Atlantis The Royal in Dubai.

LYST
Vejle, Denmark
LYST is a restaurant on Havneøen in Vejle, Denmark.

Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen
Paris, France
Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen is a restaurant in Paris.

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

PM & Vänner
Växjö, Sweden
PM & Vänner is a restaurant on Västergatan in Växjö.

Sienna Store & Cafe
Kolkata, India
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 is a Korean tasting-menu restaurant in New York City.

Klein Jan
Kalahari CBDC, South Africa
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 is a restaurant on Rue Cuvier in Lyon.

Rubra
Punta de Mita, Mexico
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 is a restaurant on South Fifth Street in Brooklyn, New York.

Mamesa
Burgusio, Italy
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 is a restaurant on Vlaanderenstraat in Ghent.

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

Kei
Paris, France
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 is a restaurant on Hollywood Road in Hong Kong.

La Voile - La Réserve Ramatuelle
Ramatuelle, France
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 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
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 is a destination restaurant in Jordan Station, Ontario.

Enrico Bartolini
Milan, Italy
Enrico Bartolini is a restaurant on Via Tortona in Milan.

Hand and Flowers
Marlow, United Kingdom
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 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 is a restaurant in València whose cooking is grounded in local territory and tradition.

Home
Penarth, United Kingdom
Home is a restaurant in Penarth, Wales.

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

Trèsind Studio
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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 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 is a restaurant in Hovingham, North Yorkshire.

Iida
Kyoto, Japan
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 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 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 is a tasting-menu restaurant on Hayden Avenue in Culver City, California.

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

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

Ginza Kojyu
Tokyo, Japan
Ginza Kojyu is a restaurant in Ginza, Tokyo.

OD Urla
Izmir, Turkey
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 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
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 is a restaurant on Rue Lamennais in Paris.

Forge at Middleton Lodge
Middleton Tyas, United Kingdom
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 is a restaurant in Shanghai's Pudong district.

Almara
Mexico City, Mexico
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 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 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
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 is a restaurant in São Paulo's Jardim Paulistano neighborhood.

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

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

Hambleton Hall
Oakham, United Kingdom
Hambleton Hall is a restaurant near Oakham in Rutland.

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

Clouds - Heaven's Bar & Kitchen
Hamburg, Germany
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 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 is a restaurant in Dubai Marina with skyline views.

Dusk
Stellenbosch, South Africa
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 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 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 is Heinz Beck's restaurant at Rome Cavalieri in Rome.

Bukhara
New Delhi, India
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
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
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 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 is a restaurant on Via Fossano in Cervere, Piedmont.

Gasthaus Zum Gupf
Rehetobel, Switzerland
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
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 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 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 is a restaurant in Tokyo's Kioicho district.

Terra The Magic Place
Sarentino, Italy
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 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 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 is a restaurant at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

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

Birch
Saint Petersburg, Russia
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
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, 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
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 is a French restaurant in Osaka led by chef Yusuke Takada.

DSTAgE
Madrid, Spain
DSTAgE is Diego Guerrero's restaurant in central Madrid.

Reminiscence
Nagoya, Japan
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.
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.
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