Maido is the best restaurant in the world 2025

In the midst of this powerful atmosphere, Maido in Lima was named World's Best Restaurant 2025 by chef Mitsuharu “Micha” Tsumura. The celebrated Nikkei cuisine, a harmonious interplay of Japanese technique and Peruvian soul, catapulted from 5th place last year to the top of the world. A tribute to precision, origin and innovation - packaged in over ten courses full of cultural depth.

It is impressive that the supporting program around the award ceremony in Turin was accompanied by exciting talks about the future of fine dining, social responsibility and sustainability. Michelin-awarded chefs and international industry leaders discussed how gastronomy can not only be a sphere of pleasure, but also a social lever. One highlight among many: The moving award for Massimo Bottura and Lara Gilmore with the Woodford Reserve Icon Award, for their initiatives Food for Soul and the Tortellante Project - a prime example of how hospitality can have a social impact.

In addition to Maido, the Basque Asador Etxebarri (2nd place) with its purist fire cuisine and the Mexican Quintonil (3rd place) landed on the podium. The latter is run by Jorge Vallejo and Alejandra Flores, with whom I was able to have a fascinating conversation on site about local ingredients and social responsibility - a duo with vision.

The progressive Potong in Bangkok (13th place) was honored with the Highest New Entry Award. London's Ikoyi (15th place) was named Highest Climber. The title of Best Pastry Chef 2025 went to Parisian Maxime Frédéric - his work is a symphony of craftsmanship and attention to detail.

The prize for the most sustainable restaurant went to Celele in Cartagena, Colombia, which is setting new standards with wild-collected ingredients, regional roots and biodiversity initiatives.

Touching: the return of the 50 Best Scholarship program. Colombian up-and-coming chef Angélica Ortiz will be studying at El Celler de Can Roca and SingleThread - a springboard for the next generation.

Overall, the 22 countries represented with 10 new entries reflect a growing global diversity. Austria is also represented: Vienna's Steirereck is a culinary fixed star in 33rd place.

• The ranking includes restaurants from 22 countries on five continents, including 10 newcomers
• Maido in Lima, Peru, was named Best Restaurant in the World 2025 - presented by S. Pellegrino & Acqua Panna
• Potong in Bangkok receives the Highest New Entry Award
• The Highest Climber Award, sponsored by Lee Kum Kee, goes to Ikoyi in London
• Massimo Bottura and Lara Gilmore are honored with the Woodford Reserve Icon Award
• Maxime Frédéric, who works in Paris, wins the title of World's Best Pastry Chef 2025, sponsored by Sosa
• The title of World's Best Sommelier 2025 goes to Mohamed Benabdallah from Asador Etxebarri in Atxondo, Spain
• The 50 Best Restaurants Scholarship, in cooperation with Parmigiano Reggiano, is awarded to Angélica Ortiz
• Celele in Cartagena is honored with the Sustainable Restaurant Award
• Albert Adrià from Enigma in Barcelona receives the Estrella Damm Chefs' Choice Award 2025

This 50 Best issue was more than just a ranking - it was a statement. For culture, for sustainability, for a new generation of restaurateurs. Today more than ever, fine dining is a stage for attitude. And Turin has shown this in a big way.