Overview

• Maido’s nikkei menu secured the top spot at the June 19 gala in Turin after votes from 1,120 culinary experts across 28 regions.
• Asador Etxebarri in Vizcaya repeated its second-place finish, while Quintonil and Diverxo claimed third and fourth spots respectively.
• Disfrutar moved into the exclusive “Best of the Best” category after its 2024 win and was excluded from this year’s competition.
• The ceremony honored Pichaya 'Pam' Soontornyanakij as Best Chef, Mohamed Benabdallah as Best Sommelier and Celele in Colombia as the Sustainable Restaurant awardee.
• Elkano and Enigma completed Spain’s representation in the top 50, reflecting the country’s sustained prominence on the global dining scene.