World's 50 Best Restaurants 2026

Fire, Smoke and a 50-Course Odyssey: Who Topped the World's 50 Best Restaurants for 2026

Spain's Asador Etxebarri, a Basque grill house focused on wood-fire cooking, has been named the No. 1 restaurant in the 2026 World's 50 Best Restaurants list. The rankings highlight diverse culinary philosophies, from immersive experiences to heritage-focused dining, with a notable lack of U.S. representation in the top 50.