Food & Wine's 2025 Global Tastemakers Awards Winners Are Here

Celebrating the Best Food and Drink Experiences in the U.S. and Around the World—From Cities and Restaurants to Hotels, Bars, Airports, Cruises, and More

NEW YORK, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Food & Wine unveils the winners of its 2025 Global Tastemakers Awards, celebrating the most unforgettable food and drink experiences across the U.S. and around the world. Now in its third year, this annual list spotlights the top 165 culinary destinations, from restaurants and bars to cities, hotels, cruises, airlines, and airports. More than a collection of recommendations, this is a curated best-of list celebrating culture, cuisines, and culinary experiences rooted in a real sense of place. The honorees were selected based on a global poll of 400 chefs, travel experts, writers, and wine pros, with final rankings determined by Food & Wine editors and our Global Advisory Board. The complete list of winners and award methodology are available at foodandwine.com/globaltastemakers, with highlights featured in the May issue of Food & Wine, on newsstands April 18.

"Each winner embodies what we at Food & Wine savor about travel: a connection to culture and community; abundant, delicious, and mind-expanding experiences; and a taste of something real," said Hunter Lewis, Food & Wine VP/Editor in Chief. "This year's list is designed for travelers, not tourists—for people who want to understand what makes a place tick, one unforgettable bite or sip at a time."

This year's Global Tastemakers winners reflect a shift toward more casual, culturally rooted dining experiences. New York City tops the list for a second year as Best U.S. City for Food & Drink, thanks to its fearless culinary creativity and nonstop energy, while Burdell in Oakland earned Best U.S. Restaurant for its soulful, retro-inspired take on California cuisine. Internationally, Bangkok* made its debut as the Best International City for Food & Drink—a tribute to the city's resilience and enduring culinary spirit. The Best International Restaurants list favored flavor and soul over fine dining, from a curry shop in Bangkok to a tortilleria in Mexico City—topped by Asador Etxebarri, a live-fire Basque restaurant in a humble 30-year-old stone farmhouse. Charleston, Miami, and Austin earned spots on the U.S. Best Cities list, proving culinary excellence extends beyond bigger metropolises, while top hotels like Tennessee's Blackberry Farm and rising coffee scenes in Miami and San Juan, Puerto Rico, also received recognition.

Food & Wine editors introduced the 2025 Global Tastemakers awards on foodandwine.com, writing: "Our Global Tastemakers list is a passport to the most exciting food destinations around the world. Whether you're planning a trip or just dreaming of one, these winners offer a true sense of discovery, a real taste of place, and a deep connection to culture through food."

Food & Wine Global Tastemakers 2025 highlights are as follows:

TOP 10 U.S. CITIES FOR FOOD & DRINK
1. NYC
2. Chicago
3. LA
4. Austin
5. New Orleans
6. Charleston
7. Miami
8. San Francisco
9. Houston
10. Philadelphia 

TOP 10 INTERNATIONAL CITIES FOR FOOD AND DRINKS
1. Bangkok
2. Tokyo
3. Mexico City
4. Barcelona
5. Hong Kong
6. London
7. Paris
8. Lima
9. Copenhagen
10. Melbourne 

TOP 15 U.S. RESTAURANTS  
1. Burdell's, Oakland, California 
2. Canlis, Seattle, Washington
3. The Musket Room, NYC
4. Lowland Tavern, Charleston
5. Emeril's, New Orleans
6. Mr Tuna, Portland, Maine
7. Yang Ban, Los Angeles
8. My Loup, Philadelphia  
9. Myriel, Minneapolis
10. Stissing House, Pine Plains, New York
11. Nancy's Hustle, Houston, Texas
12. Penny, New York City
13. Sunny's, Miami
14. Virtue, Chicago
15. Oyster, Oyster, Washington, DC 

BEST OVERALL U.S. WINNERS  
BEST U.S. RESTAURANT: Burdell's, Oakland, California 
BEST CITY IN THE U.S. FOR FOOD AND DRINKS: New York City
BEST CITY IN THE U.S. FOR PASTRY: New York City
BEST U.S. CITY FOR COFFEE: Los Angeles
BEST HOTEL IN THE U.S. FOR FOOD AND DRINKS: Blackberry Farm, Walland, Tennessee
BEST U.S. HOTEL BAR:  King Cole Bar, St. Regis, New York City 
BEST BAR IN THE U.S.: Cure, New Orleans 
BEST AIRPORT FOR FOOD AND DRINKS: Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport 

BEST OVERALL INTERNATIONAL WINNERS
BEST INTERNATIONAL RESTAURANT: Asador Extebarri, Axpe, Spain
BEST INTERNATIONAL CITY FOR FOOD AND DRINKS: Bangkok, Thailand                     
BEST INTERNATIONAL CITY FOR PASTRY: Paris, France
BEST CITY FOR COFFEE: Melbourne, Australia
BEST INTERNATIONAL HOTEL FOR FOOD AND DRINKS: Borgo Santandrea, Amalfi, Italy
BEST MARKET FOR FOOD AND DRINKS:  La Vucciria, Palermo, Italy
BEST INTERNATIONAL HOTEL BAR: Bar Les Ambassadeurs, Hotel de Crillon, Paris
BEST INTERNATIONAL BAR: Bar Nouveau, Paris, France
BEST AIRLINE FOR FOOD AND DRINKS: Emirates Airways
BEST AIRPORT FOR FOOD AND DRINKS: Dubai, United Arab Emirates 
BEST CRUISE LINE FOR FOOD AND DRINKS: Silversea Cruises    

The honorees were selected through a two-part process: First, Food & Wine polled over 400 chefs, travel experts, food and travel writers, and wine professionals from around the world for their top culinary travel experiences. Then, our Global Advisory Board, in collaboration with Food & Wine editors, reviewed and ranked the leading nominees in each category. To access the methodology and the full list of winners and explore the complete guide to the world's best culinary destinations, please visit foodandwine.com/globaltastemakers and on Instagram @foodandwine.

Capital One is the presenting sponsor of the Food & Wine 2025 Global Tastemakers Awards.

*Food & Wine's 2025 Global Tastemakers Awards were determined prior to the Myanmar earthquake that's impacting Thailand. Here's how you can help Myanmar and Thailand right now.

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