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Lima’s Maido Leads Global Ranking
The gala for The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025, held in Turin, Italy, has crowned Maido, helmed by Chef Mitsuharu Tsumura, as the Best Restaurant in the World. This jewel of Nikkei cuisine, located in the heart of Lima, not only represents the pinnacle of Peruvian gastronomy but also reaffirms our city’s status as a global culinary epicenter.
Top 10 of the 2025 ranking:
- Maido (Lima, Peru)
- Asador Etxebarri (Axpe, Spain)
- Quintonil (Ciudad de México, Mexico)
- DiverXO (Madrid, Spain)
- Alchemist (Copenhague, Denmark)
- Gaggan (Bangkok, Thailand)
- Sézanne (Tokio, Japan)
- Table by Bruno Verjus (París, France)
- Kjolle (Lima, Peru)
- Don Julio (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
In addition to Maido, three other Peruvian restaurants shine on the list:
- Kjolle (9th place), by Chef Pía León
- Mérito (26th place), a new entry
- Mayta (39th place), by Chef Jaime Pesaque
This edition highlights the diversity of flavors and cultures, featuring representatives from Asia, Europe, America, and the Middle East. From avant-garde concepts to reinvented traditional cuisines, the list celebrates creativity and a commitment to gastronomic excellence.
Lima Continues to Set Trends
The Peruvian capital doesn’t just shine for its international accolades but also for its ability to constantly reinvent itself. From Maido’s Nikkei cuisine to the contemporary proposals at restaurants like Kjolle and Mérito, Lima demonstrates that tradition and innovation can coexist with mastery.
On the global fine dining map, Lima’s haute cuisine is no longer just a luxury; it’s a way to tell stories, honor roots, and project Peru into the global culinary future. With every dish, Lima reaffirms its place as the South American capital of flavor and an unmissable destination for food lovers.
If you’re a fine dining enthusiast, this is the perfect time to rediscover the best restaurants and what our city has to offer.