London – The elite of the world’s culinary industry gathered in London to celebrate The World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards 2022 on July 18th 2022. Sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, the awards ceremony was presented by legendary actor and gourmet Stanley Tucci.
Taking over the No.1 position from Noma is Geranium, led by chef Rasmus Kofoed. Geranium’s mission is to create food that awakens the senses, and Chef Kofoed’s meticulous cooking and incredible vision, including his recent decision to go meatless, have won accolades and fans worldwide.
“We are delighted to announce the list of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2022 and to celebrate Geranium as the new No.1. Rasmus Kofoed, Søren Ledet and their team have created an unforgettable dining experience, taking seasonal cooking to superlative heights and delivering precise, beautiful and elegant food that combines art and flavour alongside a ground-breaking drinks programme. Geranium has cemented its status as a global culinary destination and a much-deserved winner of the coveted title, The World’s Best Restaurant 2022, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna. It is also very exciting to recognise this diverse list of restaurants spread across five continents and to see this vibrant culinary community coming together to celebrate in London.” says William Drew, Director of Content for The World’s 50 Best Restaurants.
From Asia, restaurants from Japan, Singapore and Bangkok made it to the list. Den (No. 2) in Japan is joined by The Chairman (No. 24) Hong Kong, Florilège (No. 30) in Japan, Odette (No. 36) Singapore, Sorn (No. 39) Bangkok, La Cime (No. 41).
Congratulations to the Restaurants that made the top 50 this year!
No.1 – Geranium (Copenhagen, Denmark)
No.2 – Central (Lima, Peru)
No.3 – Disfrutar (Barcelona, Spain)
No.4 – Diverxo (Madrid, Spain)
No.5 – Pujol (Mexico City, Mexico)
No.6 – Asador Etxebarri (Atxondo, Spain)
No.7 – A Casa do Porco (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
No.8 – Lido 84 (Gardone Riviera, Italy)
No.9 – Quintonil (Mexico City, Mexico)
No.10 – Le Calandre (Rubano, Italy)
No.11 – Maido (Lima, Peru)
No.12 – Uliassi (Senigallia, Italy)
No.13 – Steirereck (Vienna, Austria)
No.14 – Don Julio (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
No.15 – Reale (Castel di Sangro, Italy)
No.16 – Elkano (Getaria, Spain)
No.17 – Nobelhart & Schmutzig (Berlin, Germany)
No.18 – Alchemist (Copenhagen, Denmark)
No.19 – Piazza Duomo (Alba, Italy)
No.20 – Den (Tokyo, Japan)
No.21 – Mugaritz (San Sebastian, Spain)
No.22 – Septime (Paris, France)
No.23 – The Jane (Antwerp, Belgium)
No.24 – The Chairman (Hong Kong, China)
No.25 – Frantzén (Stockholm, Sweden)
No.26 – Restaurant Tim Raue (Berlin, Germany)
No.27 – Hof Van Cleve (Kruishoutem, Germany)
No.28 – Le Clarence (Paris, France)
No.29 – St. Hubertus (San Cassiano, Italy)
No.30 – Florilège (Tokyo, Japan)
No.31 – Arpège (Paris, France)
No.32 – Mayta (Lima, Peru)
No.33 – Atomix (New York, USA)
No.34 – Hisa Franko (Kobarid, Slovenia)
No.35 – The Clove Club (London, UK)
No.36 – Odette (Singapore)
No.37 – Fyn (Cape Town, South Africa)
No.38 – Jordnær (Copenhagen, Denmark)
No.39 – Sorn (Bangkok, Thailand)
No.40 – Schloss Schauenstein (Furstenau, Switzerland)
No.41 – La Cime (Osaka, Japan)
No.42 – Quique Dacosta (Dénia, Spain)
No.43 – Boragó (Santiago, Chile)
No.44 – Le Bernardin (New York, USA)
No.45 – Narisawa (Tokyo, Japan)
No.46 – Belcanto (Lisbon, Portugal)
No.47 – Oteque (Rio de Janiero, Brazil)
No.48 – Leo (Bogotá, Colombia)
No.49 – Ikoyi (London, UK)
No.50 – SingleThread (Healdsburg, USA)
The World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards 2022, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, held at the historic Old Billingsgate market in the City of London, marked the 20th year of the prestigious global gastronomic ranking. For more details, visit the website: https://www.theworlds50best.com/