10. Gaggan
Bangkok, Thailand
Serving progressive Indian fare, chef Gaggan Anand's food is inspired by the street food of his childhood and continues to push boundaries by reinventing traditional Indian cuisine.
9. D.O.M.
Sao Paolo, Brazil
The inspiration behind Alex Atala's D.O.M. is his love for his native Brazil. A DJ turned chef, he frequently sets off deep into the Amazon to explore and unearth never before tasted flavours for his guests to delight in.
8. Narisawa
Tokyo, Japan
Although a more cosmopolitan affair with distinct French undertones, Narisawa stays true to its Japanese roots with a focus on unique Japanese ingredients. From fugu to sea snake, Narisawa's dining experience is not one to be missed.
7. Dinner by Heston Blumenthal
London, England
London's very own Dinner at the Mandarin Oriental continues to amaze diners with Heston's signature extravagant dishes. Famed for his experimental cuisine, Dinner offers traditional English food dating back hundreds of years all finished with Heston's inimitable boisterous flavours and modern cooking techniques.
6. Mugaritz
San Sebastian, Spain
Conventional dining is done with at Mugaritz where diners aren't offered a menu but instead are treated to 24 tasting dishes tailored to their tastes and preference. Examples of Aduriz's quirky cuisine include edible cutlery and dishes which tell a story through sight, taste and smell for a complete sensory experience.
5. Eleven Madison Park
New York, USA
'Modern French with a New York twist', here diners are treated to fantastic food with impeccable service. A stand-out feature of E.M.P. is its endeavour to ensure that guests are wowed by their food, they even go as far as researching each of their guests for the evening in order to tailor each dish to their specific likes and dislikes.
4. Central
Lima, Peru
Taking diners on 'a vertical journey across Peru's landscape', Central sources traditional Peruvian produce to capture its vast array of flavours and tastes. Drawing on Peru's extensive resources, diners are transported to the mountains, sea, deserts and jungle through Cental's gorgeous tasting menu.
3. Noma
Copenhagen, Denmark
Last year's top spot and heralded as 'one of the most influential restaurants of the 21st century', Noma continues to astound with its changing seasonal menu and its passion for more alternative cooking methods such as fermenting and pickling.
2. Osteria Francescana
Modena, Italy
Massimo Bottura's elegant restaurant in the quiet backstreets of Modena has been thrilling diners with contemporary takes on Italian greats for twenty years. Inspired by art and music, Bottura continues to uphold his international reputation with exquisite dishes such as rabbit macaroons and
suckling pig with balsamic vinegar.
1. El Celler de Can Roca
Girona, Spain
The brainchild of the three Roca brothers, each bringing their unique style and flair allowing El Celler de Can Roca to be crowned the best restaurant in the world. Joan, Jordi and and Josep combine to create an unbeatable team of chef, pastry chef and sommelier allowing them to tailor every aspect of a meal for the discerning diner's pleasure. El Celler references traditional Spanish cuisine with avant-garde techniques all served in a humble restaurant with a distinct familial warmth for a dining experience unlike any other in the world.
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