Tripadvisor Announces 2026 Travelers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Restaurants, Showcasing the World's Top Eateries and Experiences
Tripadvisor, the world's leading travel platform, today announced the winners of its annual Travelers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Restaurants for 2026.
Fine Dining
- Global #1: Fogón Asado (Buenos Aires, Argentina) – intimate open-fire asado tasting.
- U.S. #1: Ristorante Paoletti (Highlands, NC) – elevated Northern Italian cuisine with a legendary wine cellar.
Casual Dining
- Global #1: Pizzeria Arrivederci (Paris, France).
- U.S. #1: Hook & Barrel (Myrtle Beach, SC) – sustainable seafood and warm hospitality.
Hidden Gems
- Global #1: Tua Casa Hamburgueria E Petiscaria (Maragogi, Brazil).
- U.S. #1: Casa Neos (Miami, FL).
Culinary Experiences
- Food Tours (Global): Reykjavik Food Walk (Iceland).
- Food Tours (U.S.): Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market (Seattle, WA).
- Cooking Classes (Global): Rome Pasta & Tiramisu Class.
- Wine & Beer Tours (Global): Cape Town Wine Tour (South Africa).
- Wine & Beer Tours (U.S.): Traverse City Wine Tour (Michigan).
Viral Right Now
- Global #1: Dishoom (London, UK).
- Other trending icons: Banh Mi Huynh Hoa (Ho Chi Minh City), Turkey and the Wolf (New Orleans), Cremeria Santo Stefano (Bologna).
What’s new this year
Tripadvisor expanded beyond restaurants to spotlight immersive food experiences — tours, classes, and social-media-driven culinary sensations. It reflects how travelers now see food as a reason to travel, not just part of the trip.
