The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025: Maido in Peru Takes the Top Spot

June 27, 2025
Tasos Mitselis
The awards ceremony for the World’s 50 Best Restaurants took place a few days ago in Turin, revealing a surprise leader from afar: Maido in Lima. This year’s list features restaurants from 22 countries, with several new entries and a number of exciting shifts across the rankings.
At this year’s annual awards ceremony for The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, held in Turin, Lima’s Maido, led by chef Mitsuharu “Micha” Tsumura, was crowned the best restaurant in the world for 2025. Renowned for pioneering Nikkei cuisine—a seamless blend of Japanese technique and Peruvian ingredients—Maido has long been a global standout. Last year, it ranked fifth, and now, it has secured the top spot—an achievement many saw as inevitable, given its popularity and extensive media buzz over the past year. 
 


The 2025 list clearly demonstrates how the traditional ‘powerhouses’ of fine dining now share the spotlight with cities and countries that, until recently, were absent from the high gastronomy map. For example, in Bangkok, Potong immediately jumped to No.13, earning the title of Best New Entry, while London’s Ikoyi soared 27 places to reach No.15. Behind Potong’s success stands Pichaya “Pam” Soontornyanakij, who did not settle for just one accolade. Chef Pam was also named Best Female Chef in the World for 2025, confirming that her influence on modern Thai and Asian cuisine extends far beyond her home country.

The presence of Celele in Colombia is also noteworthy, recognised for its sustainable approach and awarded for its contribution to local culinary heritage. Meanwhile, Wing in Hong Kong received the Gin Mare Art of Hospitality Award for delivering an exceptional guest experience, and Khufu’s in Cairo was honoured with the Resy One to Watch Award, marking it as one of the rising stars on the global culinary scene.

The emerging talent, Colombian Angélica Ortiz, who recently received a scholarship from The World’s 50 Best organisation, will have the opportunity to learn alongside chefs at two of the most iconic restaurants: El Celler de Can Roca and Single Thread. Her experience will span gastronomy and agriculture, reflecting how the industry is evolving — and the world’s best restaurants are now leading the way. Among the other awards, the Chefs’ Choice was awarded to Albert Adrià for his innovative work at Barcelona’s Enigma, while the Icon Award went to the duo of Massimo Bottura and Lara Gilmore — recognised not only for their exceptional cuisine but also for their social initiatives. Maxime Frédéric was named Top Pastry Chef for his artistry at Cheval Blanc in Paris, and Mohamed Benabdallah from Asador Etxebarri received this year’s Best Sommelier award.

The World’s Top 50 Restaurants 2025, as ranked by The World’s 50 Best

  1. Maido (Lima, Peru)
  2. Asador Etxebarri (Spain)
  3. Quintonil (Mexico)
  4. DiverXO (Spain)
  5. The Alchemist (Denmark)
  6. Gaggan (Thailand)
  7. Sézanne (Japan)
  8. Table by Bruno Verjus (France)
  9. Kjolle (Peru)
  10. Don Julio (Argentina)
  11. Wing (Hong Kong)
  12. Atomix (USA)
  13. Potong (Thailand)
  14. Plénitude (France)
  15. Ikoyi (UK)
  16. Lido84 (Italy)
  17. Sorn (Thailand)
  18. Reale (Italy)
  19. The Chairman (Hong Kong)
  20. Atelier Moessner Norbert Niederkofler (Italy)
  21. Narisawa (Japan)
  22. Sühring (Thailand)
  23. Boragó (Chile)
  24. Elkano (Spain)
  25. Odette (Singapore)
  26. Mérito (Peru)
  27. Trésind Studio (Dubai)
  28. Lasai (Brazil)
  29. Mingles (South Korea)
  30. Le Du (Thailand)
  31. Le Calandre (Italy)
  32. Piazza Duomo (Italy)
  33. Steirereck (Austria)
  34. Enigma (Spain)
  35. Nusara (Thailand)
  36. Florilège (Japan)
  37. Orfali Bros (Dubai)
  38. Frantzén (Sweden)
  39. Mayta (Peru)
  40. Septime (France)
  41. Kadeau (Denmark)
  42. Belcanto (Portugal)
  43. Uliassi (Italy)
  44. La Cime (Japan)
  45. Arpège (France)
  46. Rosetta (Mexico)
  47. Vyn (Sweden)
  48. Celele (Colombia)
  49. Kol (UK)
  50. Jan (Germany)