In the news release titled MAIDO, LIMA, IS NAMED NO.1 IN THE LIST OF THE WORLD’S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS 2025, issued June 19, 2025 by 50 Best via PR Newswire, the company has informed us that the PDF has been updated. The complete, corrected release is as follows:

MAIDO, LIMA, IS NAMED NO.1 IN THE LIST OF THE WORLD’S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS 2025

TURIN, Italy, June 19, 2025 — The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, was celebrated in Turin, Region of Pidemont, bringing together the gastronomy world this evening. The awards ceremony, hosted at Lingotto Fiere, recognized culinary excellence across 22 territories and five continents, with 10 new entries joining the 1-50 list and Lima’s Maido named The World’s Best Restaurant.

Maido, the renowned Nikkei restaurant led by chef-owner Mitsuharu ‘Micha’ Tsumura, has risen from No.5 in 2024 to claim the top position. Maido is celebrated for its fusion of precise Japanese techniques and vibrant Peruvian ingredients, presenting a multi-course tasting menu grounded in cultural storytelling and seasonality. The dining experience, from the welcoming ‘Maido!’ to the final taste, showcases over 15 years of innovation and commitment. Following Maido in the rankings are Asador Etxebarri (No.2) in Atxondo, Spain, and Quintonil (No.3) in Mexico City.

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William Drew, Director of Content for The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, stated: “We are thrilled to announce Maido as The World’s Best Restaurant 2025, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna. Chef Micha and his team provide an exceptional dining experience, blending tradition with innovative creativity. This year’s list acknowledges a wide range of incredible gastronomic talent, highlighting the increasing global recognition of diversity, creativity, and excellence in hospitality.”

Albert Adrià, chef-owner of Enigma (No.34), is the recipient of the Estrella Damm Chefs’ Choice Award 2025, an honor voted on exclusively by fellow chefs. Massimo Bottura and Lara Gilmore, the creative force behind Osteria Francescana, are jointly awarded the Woodford Reserve Icon Award for their culinary innovation and impactful community initiatives.

Maxime Frédéric, from Cheval Blanc Paris and Plénitude (No.14), has been named The World’s Best Pastry Chef 2025, sponsored by Sosa, while Mohamed Benabdallah of Asador Etxebarri receives The World’s Best Sommelier Award for his profound knowledge of wine and exceptional pairings.

Potong in Bangkok (No.13) wins the Highest New Entry Award 2025, and Ikoyi in London (No.15) secures the Highest Climber Award 2025, sponsored by Lee Kum Kee. Celele in Cartagena (No.48) is the recipient of the Sustainable Restaurant Award, recognized for its dedication to biodiversity and regional heritage.

Angélica Ortiz, an aspiring Colombian chef, is the winner of the 50 Best Restaurants Scholarship, in partnership with Parmigiano Reggiano.

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