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This is the world's best restaurant of 2024

12 juni 2024Door Fleur de Jong4 min lezenFOOD & DRINKS

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The highly anticipated list of The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2024 was recently unveiled at a glamorous awards ceremony in Las Vegas. The event brought together the crème de la crème of chefs, restaurateurs and hospitality icons from all over the world. Do you happen to be nearby? Then be sure to take a look at the following top five culinary hotspots.

1. Disfrutar | Barcelona ***

Disfrutar in Barcelona took first place this year. Chefs Oriol Castro, Eduard Xatruch and Mateu Casañas have many reasons to celebrate this year. In addition to the title of best restaurant in the world, they are celebrating the 10th anniversary of their restaurant this year and will walk away with the trophy for the best restaurant in Europe.

The food at Disfrutar is very innovative, with the chefs playing with shapes, textures and flavors. In addition, a constant stream of innovations comes from their 'laboratory', such as their 'solid bubbles' and a 'living table' that changes as the meal progresses. But in addition to the excellent ingredients and the craftsmanship of the chefs, people probably come here mainly to enjoy the extraordinary overall experience.

The restaurant offers two 30-course menus: The Classic and The Festival. The Classic features signature dishes such as the 'multi-spherical pesto' with smoked eel and pistachios, while The Festival showcases the latest seasonal creations.

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2. Asador Etxebarri | Atxondo *

In second place is Asador Etxebarri in Atxondo, Spain. This restaurant is known for its perfect mastery of grilling techniques. Chef Victor Arguinzoniz uses the power of fire and smoke to transform simple ingredients into extraordinary dishes, where pure flavors take center stage...

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3. Table by Bruno Verjus | Paris (+ green star)**

Table by Bruno Verjus in Paris comes in at number three this year. This restaurant is known for its focus on seasonal ingredients and a minimalist approach to cooking. The menu, aptly named “Colour of the Day” is prepared daily according to availability. Says chef Bruno Verjus: ''Our commitment to a 'cuisine of the moment' brings us into a direct relationship with our local producers. They provide us every day with what nature has to offer. We do not place orders in large quantities – only quality counts. The exemplary nature of their work, free of pesticides and respectful of the wild nature of the soil, respects the health of our customers and our land.”

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4. DiverXO | Madrid ***

DiverXO in Madrid is ranked fourth. Chef Dabiz Muñoz describes his cuisine as hedonistic, creative and unpredictable. That is exactly what guests can expect at this restaurant... This restaurant offers a unique mix of Spanish and Asian influences, with eccentric presentations and explosive flavors.

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5. Maido | Lima

Maido restaurant in Lima, Peru takes fifth place. This restaurant is famous for its 'Nikkei cuisine', a fusion of Japanese and Peruvian flavors. Chef Mitsuharu Tsumura brings these two culinary traditions together in dishes that promise to be both visually and stunningly tasty.

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