Geranium, by chef Rasmus Kofoed in Copenhagen, has been named number one on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2022 list. After coming second last year to fellow Copenhagen restaurant Noma, Kofoed this year finished top of the podium.
The annual listing of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants was announced at an awards ceremony at London’s Old Billingsgate market, and hosted by Hollywood actor Stanley Tucci. As well as the top 50 countdown to the coveted title of the best restaurant in the world, there were also many special awards given out in addition to the usual awards that precede the big night.
“A special thanks goes out to the most loyal and amazing team back in Copenhagen,” said Kofoed. “To my dear wife who is attending for the first time. For me, this recognition is not about being better than another, it’s a celebration of all of us.”
See the full list of The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2022 below.
1. Geranium, Copenhagen, Denmark
2. Central, Lima, Peru (Best Restaurant in South America)
3. Disfrutar, Barcelona, Spain
4. DiverXo, Madrid, Spain
5. Pujol, Mexico City, Mexico (Best Restaurant in North America)
6. Asador Etxebarri, Atxondo, Spain
7. A Casa do Porco, Sao Paolo, Brazil
8. Lido 84, Gardone Riviera, Italy
9. Quintonil (Estrella Dam Chefs’Choice Award, Jorge Vallejo)
10. Le Calandre, Rubano, Italy
11. Maido, Lima, Peru
12. Uliassi, Senigallia, Italy (Highest New Entry Award)
13. Steirereck, Vienna, Austria
14. Don Julio, Beunes Aires, Argentina
15. Reale, Castel Del Sangro, Italy
16. Elkano, Getaria, Spain
17. Nobelhart & Schmutzig, Berlin, Germany (Villa Masa Highest Climber Award)
18. Alchemist, Copenhagen, (new entry)
19. Piazza Duomo, Alba, Italy
20. Den, Tokyo, Japan, (Best Restaurant in Asia)
21. Mugaritz, San Sebastian, Spain
22. Septime, Paris, France
23. The Jane, Antwerp, Belgium
24. The Chairman, Hong Kong, China
25. Frantzén, Stockholm, Sweden
26. Restaurant Tim Raue, Berlin, Germany
27. Hof Van Cleve, Kruishoutem, Belgium
28. Le Clarence, Paris, France
29. St. Hubertus, San Cassiano, Italy
30. Florilège, Tokyo, Japan
31. Arpège, Paris, France
32, Mayta, Lima, Peru
33. Atomix, New York, USA (Gin Mare Art of Hospitality Award)
34. Hiša Franko, Slovenia
35. The Clove Club, London, UK
36. Odette, Singapore
37. Fyn, Capetown, South Africa, (best restaurant in Africa)
28. Jordnær, Copenhagen, Denmark (new entry)
39, Sorn, Bangkok, Thailand
40. Schloss Schauenstein, Fürstenau, Switzerland
41. La Cime, Osaka, Japan (new entry)
42. Quique Dacosta, Denia, Spain
43. Borago, Santiago, Chile
44. Le Bernadin, New York, USA
45. Narisawa, Tokyo, Japan
46. Belcanto, Lisbon Portugal
47. Oteque, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (new entry)
48. Leo, Bogota, Colombia
49. Ikoyi, London, UK
50. Single Thread, California, USA
Some special awards were announced during proceedings including the Sustainable Restaurant Award, which went to Aponiente in Cadiz, Spain. The Best Pastry Chef award went to Rene Frank; the Gin Mare Art of Hospitality Award was given to Atomix; and the Beronia Word’s Best Sommelier Award, in its first year, went to Josep Roca.
As usual, several awards were announced in the lead-up to the event: Leonor Espinosa, of Leo restaurant, Bogotá, was the winner of The World's Best Female Chef 2022 award; AM par Alexandre Mazzia in Marseille was named the American Express One To Watch 2022, and Kenyan humanitarian Wawira Njiru was recognised with the Icon Award. A new award, Champions of Change, recognised this year's heroes of gastronomy: educationalist Dieuveil Malonga, Ukrainian and Russian campaigners Olia Hercules and Alissa Timoshkina, and inspiring activist Koh Seng Choon.
The pre-list announcement of the restaurants numbered 100-51 had already been announced and can be viewed here.
