Tuju is revealed as the winner of the Art of Hospitality Award, as part of The 50 Best Restaurants 2026

Brazilian restaurant Tuju is today revealed as the recipient of the Art of Hospitality Award, as part of The 50 Best Restaurants 2026. The award honours a restaurant for its exceptional service, warmth and overall guest experience.

Award Recognition
- Tuju, in São Paulo, has been named the Art of Hospitality Award recipient.
- This award honors restaurants that deliver exceptional service, warmth, and guest experience, chosen by votes from The 50 Best Restaurants Academy.

Hospitality Philosophy
- Service is designed to feel unmistakably Brazilian—warm, generous, yet respectful of personal space.
- Executive Chef Ivan Ralston and Hospitality Director Katherina Cordás reimagined Tuju post-pandemic, reducing covers to focus on personalized service.
- Emphasis on anticipation: discreetly offering items guests might need (reading glasses, drawing materials for children).

Culinary Experience
- Menus inspired by climatic themes (rain, humidity, wind, drought).
- Ingredients sourced from small-scale regional producers and years of research.
- Food designed to spark conversation, connection, and discovery.

Beverage Programme
- Led by Thiago Frencl and Thiago Menezes, with a cellar of 5,000+ wines.
- Pairings adapted to guest mood and preferences, not rigid course-by-course rules.
- Signature cocktails and non-alcoholic pairings follow the same seasonal philosophy.

Why Tuju Stands Out
- Hospitality is treated as the next revolution in gastronomy, shifting focus from the kitchen to the dining room.
- Every detail—from menu design to guest care—aims to make diners feel personally seen and cared for.

This award sets the stage for the 50 Best Restaurants 2026 ceremony in Lima, Peru (Nov 4), where the full list will be revealed alongside events like The 50 Best Talks, Signature Sessions, Chefs’ Feast, and the countdown itself.