Announcement of "The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025"! Four restaurants from Japan are ranked Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Reservation Guide-

Update-Date: Jul 28, 2025

Author: SAVOR JAPAN

On June 19, 2025, in Turin, Italy, the 2025 edition of the "World's 50 Best Restaurants," sponsored by San Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, was announced, with Maido from Lima crowned as the No.1 "World's Best Restaurant." At the award ceremony held at Lingotto Fiere, culinary excellence across five continents and 22 regions was celebrated, and 10 new restaurants ranked within the top 50 from No.1 to No.50.

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025

The restaurant that took the No.1 spot this time is the Japanese-Peruvian restaurant [Maido], led by owner-chef Mitsuharu “Micha” Tsumura. Rising from 5th place in 2024, it has jumped to the top. Known for blending Japan's delicate techniques with vibrant Peruvian ingredients, [Maido] offers a diverse course menu rooted in seasonality and cultural storytelling. From the warm greeting of "Maido!" to the last bite, it reflects over 15 years of innovation and dedicated commitment.

In the rankings, Spain's Asador Etxebarri in Achondo takes 2nd place, followed by Quintonil in Mexico City at 3rd.

William Drew, Content Director of "The World's 50 Best Restaurants," stated the following:

"We are very pleased that Maido has been selected in the 2025 edition of 'The World's 50 Best Restaurants,' sponsored by San Pellegrino & Acqua Panna. Chef Mitsuharu and his team blend tradition with cutting-edge creativity to provide an unforgettable dining experience. This year's list truly celebrates a wide range of outstanding culinary talents and highlights the growing global recognition of excellence in diversity, creativity, and hospitality."

Four Japanese restaurants ranked within the top 50: Sézanne at 7th, Narisawa at 21st, Florilège at 36th, and La Cime at 44th. The top Japanese restaurant is Sézanne, led by Chef Daniel Calvert, demonstrating its strength in "The World's 50 Best Restaurants."

SÉZANNE

Open: [Sunday,Wednesday - Saturday,Holidays,Day Before Holidays] Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm (last order 9:00 pm) / Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (last order 1:45 pm)
Closed: Monday,Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 70,000 JPY / [Lunch] 70,000 JPY
Address: 1-11-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Pacific Century Place Marunouchi Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo 7F Map
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Florilege

Open: Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (last order 6:30 pm) / Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (last order 12:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 30,000 JPY / [Lunch] 15,000 JPY
Address: 2nd floor, Garden Plaza D, Azabudai Hills, 5-10-7 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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Restaurant La cime

Open: [Saturday] Lunch 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm[Weekday,Saturday] Dinner 6:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 25,000 JPY / [Lunch] 12,000 JPY
Address: Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Chuo Ward, Kawaramachi 3-2-15 Kawaramachi Usami Building 1F Map
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Albert Adrià, the owner chef of [Enigma] (ranked 34th), received the only award decided by votes from chefs, the "Estrella Damm Chefs' Choice Award." The visionary duo from Osteria Francescana, Massimo Bottura and Lara Gilmore, were jointly awarded the "Woodford Reserve Icon Award" in recognition of their culinary innovation and social contribution activities.

Additionally, Maxime Frédéric of [Cheval Blanc Paris] and [Plénitude] (ranked 14th) received "The World's Best Pastry Chef Award," sponsored by Sosa. Mohamed Benabdallah of [Asador Etxebarri] was awarded "The World’s Best Sommelier Award" for his profound knowledge of wine and excellent pairings.

Furthermore, [Potong] in Bangkok (ranked 13th) received the "Highest New Entry Award," and [Ikoyi] in London (ranked 15th) received the "Highest Climber Award 2025," sponsored by Lee Kum Kee. [Celele] in Cartagena (ranked 48th) was recognized for its efforts in biodiversity and local culture preservation and received the "Sustainable Restaurant Award."

The rankings for "The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025" are as follows.

"The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025" Ranking (1st to 50th)

1st place [Maido]Lima
2nd place [Asador Etxebarri]Atxondo
3rd place [Quintonil]Mexico City
4th place [Diverxo]Madrid
5th place [Alchemist]Copenhagen
6th place [Gaggan]Bangkok
7th place [SÉZANNE]Tokyo
8th place [Table by Bruno Verjus]Paris
9th place [Kjolle]Lima
10th place [Don Julio]Buenos Aires

11th place [Wing]Hong Kong
12th place [Atomix]New York
13th place [Potong]Bangkok
14th place [Plénitude]Paris
15th place [Ikoyi]London
16th place [Lido 84]Gardone Riviera
17th place [Sorn]Bangkok
18th place [Reale]Castel di Sangro
19th place [The Chairman]Hong Kong
20th place [Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler]Brunico

21st place [Narisawa]Tokyo
22nd place [Sühring]Bangkok
23rd place [Boragó]Santiago
24th place [Elkano]Getaria
25th place [Odette]Singapore
26th place [Mérito]Lima
27th place [Trèsind Studio]Dubai
28th place [Lasai]Rio de Janeiro
29th place [Mingles]Seoul
30th place [Le Du]Bangkok

31st place [Le Calandre]Rubano
32nd place [Piazza Duomo]Alba
33rd place [Steirereck]Vienna
34th place [Enigma]Barcelona
35th place [Nusara]Bangkok
36th place [Florilège]Tokyo
37th place [Orfali Bros]Dubai
38th place [Frantzén]Stockholm
39th place [Mayta]Lima
40th place [Septime]Paris

41st place [Kadeau]Copenhagen
42nd place [Belcanto]Lisbon
43rd place [Uliassi]Senigallia
44th place [La Cime]Osaka
45th place [Arpège]Paris
46th place [Rosetta]Mexico City
47th place [Vyn]Skillinge
48th place [Celele]Cartagena
49th place [Kol]London
50th place [Restaurant Jan]Munich