The World’s Best Restaurants 2024: the list revealed

Asador Etxebarri, Spain

/This magical destination restaurant, found in a peaceful Basque village surrounded by mountains and lush greenery, has food enthusiasts travelling from all over the world to try the extraordinary dishes created by Victor Arguinzoniz. The chef emphasises the natural flavours and prioritises the ingredients in both the a la carte and 14-course tasting menus. Every dish is prepared using the grill, from the anchovy on toast and succulent red Palamós prawn to the milk ice cream with beetroot that ends the meal. Asador Etxebarri has been consistently ranking high in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list and has only been off the list once since 2009.