Twenty European Restaurants Named to 50 Best Extended List

OPA WIRE, Oct 21 (OPA) — The extended list, which precedes the announcement of the top 50 restaurants, features venues from 36 cities across six continents. The rankings were determined by votes from more than 1,100 international culinary experts, including chefs, food writers, and industry specialists. Europe emerged as the most represented region, followed by Asia with 17 entries and North America with six.

Uliassi in Senigallia, Italy, holds the highest position among European entries at No. 51. Belgium, France, Germany, and Spain share the lead for European representation, with each country securing three restaurants on the list. Germany’s entries are concentrated in Berlin, while France’s selections include two Parisian venues and one in Saint-Vrain.

Other European nations represented include the United Kingdom, with two London-based restaurants, as well as Denmark, Sweden, Slovenia, Portugal, and Türkiye. The list also highlights the return of London’s The Ledbury, which reappears on the ranking for the first time since 2019. These selections reflect a broad geographical spread, with additional representation from South America, Africa, and the Middle East.

The final 50 Best Restaurants 2026 ranking is scheduled for release on Nov. 4. Organizers will host a gala ceremony in Lima, Peru, to unveil the top-ranked establishments. The current extended list serves as a precursor to the main event, identifying notable culinary destinations that narrowly missed the top 50 cut.