The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024: Disfrutar In First Place

The 2024 edition of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards was held in Las Vegas, USA, on 5th June 2024 at the Wynn Las Vegas, with Disfrutar from Barcelona taking the top spot. This prestigious event celebrated the finest in global gastronomy, highlighting a diverse range of culinary talents from across 26 territories on five continents.

“It is with great excitement that we announce the list of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, and honour the iconoclastic Disfrutar as The World’s Best Restaurant. The team, led by Oriol Castro, Eduard Xatruch and Mateu Casañas, has shown extraordinary dedication to its craft, amazing and delighting diners with every dish on its extensive menu. This year sees the culinary community celebrate a truly global list featuring restaurants across 26 territories, demonstrating that the appetite for diversity and excellence in hospitality shows no sign of waning.” — William Drew, Director of Content at The World’s 50 Best Restaurants.

Best Restaurant in the World: Disfrutar, Barcelona

Barcelona’s Disfrutar clinched the top spot as The World’s Best Restaurant and The Best Restaurant in Europe. The modern Mediterranean eatery, led by chefs Oriol Castro, Eduard Xatruch, and Mateu Casañas, is renowned for its avant-garde techniques and exceptional products, offering a contemporary dining experience that challenges traditional haute cuisine. Disfrutar moved up from its previous second-place position, underscoring its growing reputation in the culinary world.

#50BestTalks: Treasure Hunt

The 50 Best Talks in Las Vegas gathered leading culinary minds to discuss pressing issues in the hospitality industry. Held at Wynn Las Vegas, the talks featured renowned chefs like Daniel Humm, Malena Martínez, and Kwame Onwuachi, who shared insights on topics ranging from sustainability to culinary innovation. Daniel Humm, known for transforming Eleven Madison Park into a plant-based restaurant, discussed the importance of rethinking luxury ingredients. Malena Martínez highlighted the work of Mater Iniciativa in preserving Peru’s culinary heritage. The event underscored Las Vegas’s evolving status as a global culinary hub, attracting both local and international food enthusiasts.

50 Best Signature Sessions: Las Vegas

The 50 Best Signature Sessions in Las Vegas showcased exceptional culinary talent from around the globe, bringing together renowned chefs for unique collaborative dining experiences. These sessions, part of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards programme, were hosted at various prestigious venues across the city, including Wynn Las Vegas and The Venetian. Highlights included a lunch at Esther’s Kitchen featuring London’s Tomos Parry and US chef James Trees, and a dinner at Casa Playa with celebrated Mexican chefs Elena Reygadas and Sarah Thompson. Another standout event was held at Mizumi, where chefs Thitid Tassanakajohn and Pichaya Soontornyanakij from Bangkok teamed up with executive chef Jeff Ramsey to create a six-course omakase menu. These sessions not only showcased the chefs’ culinary prowess but also highlighted the diverse and innovative flavours from their respective regions.

Restaurants in Asia Representation: 11 in top 50, 24 in top 100

In the 2024 edition of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, Asia saw a strong representation with 11 restaurants making it into the top 50 and a total of 24 restaurants in the top 100. Gaggan in Bangkok emerged as the highest-ranked restaurant from Asia at No. 9, showcasing the continued global appeal of innovative Thai cuisine. Other notable entries include Odette in Singapore, which also ranked high in the list, reaffirming its position as a leading culinary destination in Asia. The region’s diverse culinary landscape was well-represented with restaurants from cities such as Tokyo, Bangkok, and Singapore featuring prominently in the rankings.

World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024

1. Disfrutar, Barcelona, Spain (No. 2 in 2023)
2. Asador Etxebarri, Atxondo, Spain (No. 3 in 2023)
3. Table by Bruno Verjus, Paris, France (No. 10 in 2023)
4. Diverxo, Madrid, Spain (No. 4 in 2023)
5. Maido, Lima, Peru (No. 1 in Latin America 2023)
6. Atomix, New York, USA (No. 6 in 2023)
7. Quintonil, Mexico City, Mexico (No. 9 in 2023)
8. Alchemist, Copenhagen, Denmark (No. 7 in 2023)
9. Gaggan, Bangkok, Thailand (No. 5 in 2023)
10. Don Julio, Buenos Aires, Argentina (No. 2 in Latin America 2023)
11. Septime, Paris, France (No. 24 in 2023)
12. Lido 84, Gardone Riviera, Italy (No. 8 in 2023)
13. Trèsind Studio, Dubai, UAE (No. 12 in 2023)
14. Quique Dacosta, Dénia, Spain (No. 11 in 2023)
15. Sézanne, Tokyo, Japan (No. 14 in 2023)
16. Kjolle, Lima, Peru (No. 15 in 2023)
17. Kol, London, UK (No. 16 in 2023)
18. Plénitude, Paris, France (No. 18 in 2023)
19. Reale, Castel di Sangro, Italy (No. 19 in 2023)
20. Wing, Hong Kong, China (No. 20 in 2023)
21. Florilège, Tokyo, Japan (No. 21 in 2023)
22. Steirereck, Vienna, Austria (No. 22 in 2023)
23. Sühring, Bangkok, Thailand (No. 23 in 2023)
24. Odette, Singapore (No. 24 in 2023)
25. El Chato, Bogotá, Colombia (No. 10 in Latin America 2023)
26. The Chairman, Hong Kong, China (No. 50 in 2023)
27. A Casa do Porco, São Paulo, Brazil (No. 4 in Latin America 2023)
28. Elkano, Getaria, Spain (No. 28 in 2023)
29. Boragó, Santiago, Chile (No. 9 in Latin America 2023)
30. Restaurant Tim Raue, Berlin, Germany (No. 31 in 2023)
31. Belcanto, Lisbon, Portugal (No. 25 in 2023)
32. Den, Tokyo, Japan (No. 32 in 2023)
33. Pujol, Mexico City, Mexico (No. 5 in Latin America 2023)
34. Rosetta, Mexico City, Mexico (No. 34 in 2023)
35. Frantzén, Stockholm, Sweden (No. 30 in 2023)
36. The Jane, Antwerp, Belgium (No. 36 in 2023)
37. Oteque, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (No. 16 in Latin America 2023)
38. Sorn, Bangkok, Thailand (No. 38 in 2023)
39. Piazza Duomo, Alba, Italy (No. 19 in 2022)
40. Le Du, Bangkok, Thailand (No. 40 in 2023)
41. Mayta, Lima, Peru (No. 32 in Latin America 2023)
42. Ikoyi, London, UK (No. 49 in 2022)
43. Nobelhart & Schmutzig, Berlin, Germany (No. 26 in 2022)
44. Mingles, Seoul, South Korea (No. 28 in 2023)
45. Arpège, Paris, France (No. 31 in 2022)
46. SingleThread, Healdsburg, USA (No. 50 in 2022)
47. Schloss Schauenstein, Fürstenau, Switzerland (No. 44 in 2022)
48. Hiša Franko, Kobarid, Slovenia (No. 32 in 2023)
49. La Colombe, Cape Town, South Africa (No. 81 in 2022)
50. Uliassi, Senigallia, Italy (No. 52 in 2022)
51. Le Calandre, Rubano, Italy
52. Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler, Brunico, Italy
53. Leo, Bogotá, Colombia
54. Kadeau, Copenhagen, Denmark (No. 65 in 2022)
55. Mérito, Lima, Peru (New Entry)
56. Narisawa, Tokyo, Japan
57. Potong, Bangkok, Thailand
58. Lasai, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
59. Enigma, Barcelona, Spain (Re-entry)
60. Fyn, Cape Town, South Africa
61. Nuema, Quito, Ecuador (New Entry)
62. Coda, Berlin, Germany
63. Bozar, Brussels, Belgium
64. Orfali Bros Bistro, Dubai, UAE
65. Brat, London, UK (No. 78 in 2022)
66. La Cime, Osaka, Japan (No. 46 in 2022)
67. Alcalde, Guadalajara, Mexico
68. Burnt Ends, Singapore (No. 41 in 2022)
69. Fu He Hui, Shanghai, China (No. 60 in 2022)
70. Le Doyenné, Saint-Vrain, France
71. Le Bernardin, New York, USA
72. Aponiente, El Puerto de Santa María, Spain (No. 94 in 2022)
73. Mil, Cusco, Peru
74. Nusara, Bangkok, Thailand (New Entry)
75. Ernst, Berlin, Germany
76. Flocons de Sel, Megève, France
77. La Grenouillère, La Madelaine-sous-Montreuil, France
78. Masque, Mumbai, India
79. Alléno Paris Au Pavillon Ledoyen, Paris, France
80. The Clove Club, London, UK (No. 70 in 2022)
81. Mugaritz, San Sebastián, Spain (No. 21 in 2022)
82. Sud 777, Mexico City, Mexico (No. 44 in 2022)
83. Willem Hiele, Oudenburg, Belgium
84. Restaurant Jan, Munich, Germany
85. Ceto, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France (New Entry)
86. Mosu, Seoul, South Korea (No. 55 in 2022)
87. Lyle’s, London, UK (No. 54 in 2022)
88. Tantris, Munich, Germany
89. Indian Accent, New Delhi, India (No. 22 in 2022)
90. Smyth, Chicago, USA
91. Neolokal, Istanbul, Turkey
92. Labyrinth, Singapore (No. 97 in 2022)
93. Sazenka, Tokyo, Japan (No. 37 in 2022)
94. Mountain, London, UK
95. Meta, Singapore (No. 84 in 2022)
96. Onjium, Seoul, South Korea
97. Core by Clare Smyth, London, UK (No. 78 in 2022)
98. Saint Peter, Sydney, Australia (No. 57 in 2022)
99. Cosme, New York, USA (No. 69 in 2022)
100. Fauna, Valle De Guadalupe, Mexico (New Entry)

Best Restaurant in the World: Disfrutar, Barcelona, Spain
Best Restaurant in Europe: Disfrutar, Barcelona, Spain
Best Restaurant in North America: Atomix, New York, USA
Best Restaurant in South America: Maido, Lima, Peru
Best Restaurant in Asia: Gaggan, Bangkok, Thailand
Best Restaurant in Middle East & Africa: Trèsind Studio, Dubai, UAE

World’s Best Pastry Chef Award: Nina Métayer, Paris, France
Gin Mare Art of Hospitality Award: Plénitude, Paris, France
Beronia World’s Best Sommelier Award: Pablo Rivero, Don Julio, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Aspire Lifestyles Highest New Entry Award: Wing, Hong Kong, China
Villa Massa Highest Climber Award: The Chairman, Hong Kong, China
Estrella Damm Chefs’ Choice Award: Mitsuharu ‘Micha’ Tsumura, Maido, Lima, Peru
Flor de Caña Sustainable Restaurant Award: Nobelhart & Schmutzig, Berlin, Germany
American Express One To Watch Award: Kato, Los Angeles, USA
Icon Award: Neil Perry, Margaret, Sydney, Australia
World’s Best Female Chef Award: Janaína Torres, A Casa do Porco, São Paulo, Brazil
Champions Of Change Award: João Diamante of Diamante Gastrobar, and Caroline Caporossi and Jessica Rosval of Roots, Modena

Best Of The Best

• El Bulli (2002, 2006-2009)
• The French Laundry (2003-2004)
• The Fat Duck (2005)
• Noma – original location (2010-2012, 2014)
• El Celler de Can Roca (2013, 2015)
• Osteria Francescana (2016, 2018)
• Eleven Madison Park (2017)
• Mirazur (2019)
• Noma – current location (2021)
• Geranium (2022)
• Central (2023)

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