Top 10 Restaurants in the World in 2024: Ever since man set foot in the world, food has always been the central spirit of cultures worldwide and offered some insight regarding our history and culture.
Yet eating is more than having something to survive these days; for it is an international language that binds people together, makes one feel connected to others, and influences shared experience.
The new and booming trends of culinary tourism and their most evident form-the growing number of food travellers-have increased the thirst to dive into local cuisines as a means of establishing local communities and gaining insights into the historical and cultural perspective of a destination.
Of the many new restaurants that have opened around the world, it is the oldest and most iconic ones-with unique and rich stories behind their dishes-that have made such legacies and are now earning a place in the cultural landscape.
Top 10 Restaurants in the World
Of the 23,952 traditional restaurants, the Taste Atlas has ranked the 100 Legendary Restaurants in the World for the year 2024-25.
As per a noteworthy mention, one of the two diners in India found a place among the Global Top 10 while the remaining five have found their spots in the Global 100.
Top 10 Best Restaurants in the World 2024-25
Top 10 Best Restaurants in the World 2024: Known for their old age, traditional value, and compact repertoire of dishes, these legendary restaurants are much more than dining venues-they embody the spirit of their cities. These are: the most iconic eateries in the world for 2024-25:
| Rank | Restaurant Name | Year Established | Location | Famous For |
| 1 | Figlmüller | 1,905 | Vienna, Austria | Schnitzel Wiener Art |
| 2 | L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele | 1,870 | Naples, Italy | Pizza Margherita |
| 3 | Hofbräuhaus München | 1,589 | Munich, Germany | Schweinshaxe |
| 4 | Gino e Toto Sorbillo | 1,935 | Naples, Italy | Pizza Pesto Genovese |
| 5 | Paragon Restaurant | 1,939 | Kozhikode, India | Biryani |
| 6 | Café de Tacuba | 1,912 | Mexico City, Mexico | Enchiladas |
| 7 | Peter Cat | 1,975 | Kolkata, India | Chelow Kebab |
| 8 | Katz’s Delicatessen | 1,888 | Manhattan, USA | Pastrami on Rye |
| 9 | Karne Garibaldi Santa Tere | 1970 | Guadalajara, Mexico | Carne en su Jugo |
| 10 | El Pimpi | 1971 | Málaga, Spain | Tapas and Local Wines |
Source: Taste Atlas, Global Top 100 Legendary Restaurants 2024-25
Which are the seven legendary restaurants in India?
In a unique recognition of the rich and vibrant culinary heritage of India, six cities received accolades in the Global 100 Best Food Cities with Indian cuisine showing itself once again at the top of the world, ranking 12 on the list defined by Taste Atlas of the 100 Best Cuisines in the World for 2024-25.
In another notable mention, seven Indian restaurants have secured a spot on the list of the top 100 legendary eateries worldwide.
| Global Rank | Restaurant Name | Year Established | Location | Famous For |
| 5 | Paragon Restaurant | 1939 | Kozhikode, Kerala | Biryani |
| 7 | Peter Cat | 1975 | Kolkata, West Bengal | Chelow Kebab |
| 13 | Amrik Sukhdev | 1956 | Murthal, Haryana | Aloo Paratha |
| 59 | Karim’s | 1913 | New Delhi | Korma |
| 69 | Central Tiffin Room (CTR) | 1952 | Bangalore, Karnataka | Masala Dosa |
| 77 | Gulati | 1959 | New Delhi | Butter Chicken |
| 78 | Ram Ashraya | 1939 | Mumbai, Maharashtra | Upma |
Source: Taste Atlas, Global Top 100 Legendary Restaurants 2024-25
Now ranked number 5 in the world top 10 for fine dining, Paragon Restaurant in Kozhikode, Kerala, is known for its delicious Malabar cuisine – particularly its biryani.
Loosely behind, is the Indo-Iranian restaurant based in Kolkata called Peter Cat, famous for its Chelow Kebab which ranks seventh.
Both cities got slots for their famous old restaurants in the ongoing culinary battle between Delhi and Mumbai.
At 59th place stands the specialty of korma and butter chicken in Karim’s, Delhi, while further down the list stands Gulati at the 77th position.
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