Travellers’ Choice Awards
Best of the Best Restaurants
World-Class Fine Dining
When only the absolute best will do, these are the restaurants worth joining the waitlist for. Think elegant white table settings, world-class chefs at the top of their game, and dishes that linger in your memory long after the last bite.
The Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best is a rare and prestigious honor, celebrating the pinnacle of excellence in travel and dining. This accolade is reserved for those who consistently receive an exceptional volume of glowing, above-and-beyond reviews from the Tripadvisor community within a year. Out of over 8 million listings, fewer than 1% earn this distinction — making each winner a true icon of quality, creativity, and unforgettable guest experiences.
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Maido
- Lima, Peru
Maido is a renowned restaurant in Lima, Peru, specializing in Nikkei cuisine, which masterfully fuses Peruvian and Japanese culinary traditions. Owned by chef Mitsuharu “Micha” Tsumura, it offers a sensory-rich tasting menu featuring rare local ingredients, such as squid ramen with Amazonian chorizo and a signature 50-hour braised short rib. Opened in 2009 in the Miraflores district, Maido has evolved from a cult curiosity to become the top restaurant globally, ranked No. 1 in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2025. It combines exquisite presentation, innovative flavors, and a deep narrative of Peruvian culture through taste.
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Asador Etxebarri
- Atxondo, Spain
Asador Etxebarri is a renowned grill restaurant located in Atxondo, Spain, known for its exceptional mastery of flame-grilled cuisine. Owned by self-taught chef Bittor Arginzoniz, it elevates simple, high-quality ingredients by cooking them over embers from various types of wood, infusing every dish—including desserts—with smoky flavors. The restaurant offers a carefully crafted tasting menu featuring standout dishes like the famous charcoal-grilled beef chop, fresh seafood, and unique items such as milk ice cream with beetroot juice. Set in a peaceful Basque village, it combines rustic charm with sophisticated techniques and has earned a Michelin star along with high global rankings, including being named the Best Restaurant in Europe 2025. Reservations are highly sought after, often booked months in advance, reflecting its status as a culinary destination.
This blend of tradition, innovation, and meticulous craftsmanship makes Asador Etxebarri a flagship of Spanish and Basque gastronomy.
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Quintonil
- Mexico City, Mexico
Quintonil is a distinguished contemporary Mexican restaurant located in Polanco, Mexico City, led by chef Jorge Vallejo and manager Alejandra Flores. It showcases innovative, fresh Mexican flavors by using local, sustainable ingredients sourced from urban gardens and regions around Mexico. The menu includes seasonal tasting options featuring traditional and unconventional elements like heirloom vegetables, native herbs, and even insects. Recognized with two Michelin stars and ranked third in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2025, Quintonil is celebrated for its dedication to modern Mexican gastronomy and warm hospitality. It is a top fine-dining destination known for creative dishes such as duck pibil and braised oxtail, combining heritage with avant-garde techniques.
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DiverXO
- Madrid, Spain
DiverXO, located in Madrid and helmed by the bold chef Dabiz Muñoz, is Spain’s most provocative and avant-garde dining destination. With three Michelin stars and ranked No.4 in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025, DiverXO stands out for its wildly creative, theater-like tasting menus that combine Spanish, Asian, and global influences in unpredictable ways. Signature dishes might include inventive takes such as Pyrenean-matured nigiri, Japanese paella, or caviar with vindaloo curry, all served in a whimsically surreal space filled with flying pig motifs—a nod to Muñoz’s outsize ambition and unorthodox spirit. The dining experience is immersive and multisensory, engaging guests with flavor, presentation, and story in equal measure. Reservations are highly coveted, and dining here is described as a hedonistic, one-of-a-kind culinary adventure.
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Alchemist
- Copenhagen, Denmark
Alchemist in Copenhagen, Denmark, is a truly unique dining experience combining gastronomy, art, and theatre into a six-hour journey. Led by chef Rasmus Munk, it offers a 50-course tasting menu split into acts, served across multiple immersive spaces including a planetarium-like dome. The restaurant holds two Michelin stars and is known for its highly creative, technically complex dishes that often carry powerful social and environmental messages. Beyond food, Alchemist integrates performance art, audio-visual installations, and thought-provoking themes that invite guests to engage deeply with issues like pollution and social justice. It is ranked among the top restaurants globally and is a must-visit for adventurous fine diners seeking a holistic, sensory, and intellectual culinary adventure.
Reservations are essential as it is very exclusive and is located in Copenhagen’s former shipyard industrial area, behind imposing bronze doors that open into an enigmatic world of taste and storytelling.
This restaurant stands out for blending exceptional cuisine with bold artistic and ethical statements, making dining here an unforgettable experience.
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Gaggan
- Bangkok, Thailand
Gaggan is a highly acclaimed restaurant in Bangkok, led by chef Gaggan Anand, known for its progressive Indian cuisine infused with French, Thai, and Japanese influences. It offers an immersive dining experience with a 25-course tasting menu that creatively uses emojis to represent dishes, pushing boundaries by encouraging diners to eat with their hands or even lick the plate. Gaggan has been named the Best Restaurant in Asia five times and holds two Michelin stars, acclaimed for its avant-garde approach and blending food with entertainment, music, and theater. The intimate 14-seat restaurant fosters a unique communal vibe by banning phones and encouraging full attention to the sensory experience. It is widely celebrated for reinventing fine dining into a human and authentic journey.
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Indian Accent
- New Delhi
Indian Accent, located at The Lodhi in New Delhi, is one of India’s most celebrated fine-dining restaurants.
It is known for its inventive approach, blending traditional Indian flavors with modern, global culinary techniques.
The menu features creative dishes like tamarind crab, artistic chaat, and a popular six-course tasting menu with wine pairings.
Chef Shantanu Mehrotra leads the kitchen, continuing the legacy started by founder Chef Manish Mehrotra.
The restaurant has earned numerous accolades, including spots on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list.
Its elegant ambience, attentive service, and innovative food make it a must-visit for food enthusiasts.
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Masque
- Mumbai
Masque in Mumbai is a pioneering fine-dining restaurant renowned for its ingredient-driven 10-course tasting menu, a concept unique in India. Led by chef Varun Totlani and founded by Aditi Dugar, Masque blends traditional Indian flavors with innovative techniques, featuring dishes inspired by sustainable sourcing and seasonally changing produce. Located in a converted textile mill in Mahalaxmi, its contemporary, immersive setting and open kitchen highlight a modern approach to Indian culinary heritage. Guests experience creative reinterpretations of classics—such as lamb brain paniyaram and turmeric scampi—with artful presentations and interactive elements like a kitchen tour. The restaurant’s cocktail program is highly acclaimed, and its service is consistently noted for attentiveness and warmth. Frequently listed among Asia’s top restaurants, Masque continues to redefine the language of Indian cuisine.
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Table by Bruno Verjus
- Paris, France
Table by Bruno Verjus is a two-Michelin-starred restaurant in Paris, renowned for its intimate setting and direct interaction with Chef Bruno Verjus, a self-taught visionary who prioritizes ingredient purity and seasonality. The menu is a dynamic tasting experience, changing daily to showcase the freshest produce from top local suppliers, with a strong emphasis on seafood and peak-season vegetables. Guests are seated around a unique brass counter, enabling close engagement with the kitchen and the chef, who is known for storytelling and hospitality. Dishes are minimalist yet refined, typically prepared to order and designed to highlight natural flavors without unnecessary embellishment. The restaurant delivers an elegant, relaxed experience with exceptional wines, but its premium pricing (around €400–€480 per person) makes it one of Paris’s most exclusive dining splurges. Table by Bruno Verjus ranks among the top restaurants globally, celebrated for creativity, ingredient excellence, and warm, personalized service.
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Kjolle
- Lima, Peru
Kjolle in Lima, Peru is Chef Pía León’s acclaimed solo restaurant—currently ranked number 9 globally—celebrated for its vibrant, ingredient-focused tasting menus that showcase Peru’s biodiversity at its most creative. León, formerly of the legendary Central, crafts visually stunning dishes built around native Peruvian products, from highland tubers and Amazonian cacao to Andean river shrimp and rare edible algae. The dining room is modern yet relaxed, featuring natural materials and local artistry for a refined but welcoming atmosphere. Diners experience a sensory culinary journey in either a seven- or nine-course tasting format, with each plate highlighting seasonal, sustainable ingredients and innovative techniques. Expect a highly immersive, educational service where staff detail every dish and ingredient. Pricing is premium (around $300–$420 per person for the full experience), and advance reservations are essential.
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