Geranium named best restaurant in the world by the 50 Best academy

The historic Old Billingsgate market in London reverberated with applause and culinary camaraderie as the elite from the world of food descended upon its grandiose halls to witness the 20^th annual World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards, hosted by celebrated actor and food aficionado, Stanley Tucci.

At the heart of the glittering event, the distinguished title of The World’s Best Restaurant 2022 found a new home in Copenhagen, as the illustrious eatery Geranium triumphed over a diverse and ambitious field of competitors. Dethroning the titan Noma, Geranium ascended from the 2021 list’s second spot, its rise fuelled by the visionary commitment of chef Rasmus Kofoed to create food that truly awakens the senses.

A celebration of culinary excellence spanning 24 territories and five continents, the 2022 list highlights a profound vibrancy within the global gastronomic community. Amidst this symphony of international flavours, South America emerged with a robust presence, boasting eight restaurants on the list. The crown jewel, Central in Lima, claimed second place overall and the title of Best Restaurant in South America, while new entrants like Mayta and Oteque demonstrated the continent’s growing gastronomic prowess.

Beyond the Americas, the Asian culinary landscape was also well represented with seven restaurants, including Tokyo’s Den – crowned The Best Restaurant in Asia – and debutants Sorn in Bangkok and La Cime in Osaka. North America’s Pujol, located in the heart of Mexico City, claimed the Best Restaurant in North America title for the third time, underscoring its enduring appeal. In Africa, the list welcomed Fyn in Cape Town as a debutant, which swiftly took home The Best Restaurant in Africa.

The night was not solely about global rankings. A variety of special awards celebrated other outstanding achievements in the culinary world. Atomix, a small yet mighty 14-seat restaurant in New York, walked away with the Gin Mare Art of Hospitality Award, while Coda’s René Frank in Berlin received The World’s Best Pastry Chef Award. Simultaneously, Josep Roca, sommelier and co-owner of Spain’s El Celler de Can Roca, was recognised as the Beronia World’s Best Sommelier 2022.

Amidst these individual triumphs, sustainability played a key role in the night’s proceedings. The Flor de Caña Sustainable Restaurant Award went to Aponiente in Spain, showcasing their commitment to environmental and social responsibility. Simultaneously, the Estrella Damm Chefs’ Choice Award recognised the influence of chef-owner Jorge Vallejo of Mexico City’s Quintonil, emphasising the importance of peers’ respect in the culinary community.

However, it was the Champions of Change winners who truly embodied the spirit of the evening. Dieuveil Malonga, Koh Seng Choon, and the team of Olia Hercules and Alissa Timoshkina, alongside others, were lauded for their transformative work, proving that gastronomy’s scope extends far beyond the plate.

In this 20^th edition of the awards, the varied list and the diverse group of recipients remind us that the culinary world is a dynamic, ever-evolving landscape, and the passion for creating outstanding food experiences is a universal endeavour. As Geranium basks in the glory of its well-deserved accolade, the food community awaits what gastronomic delights 2023 will bring.

Food Desk

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list 2022

Position	Restaurant	Location	Country
1	Geranium	Copenhagen	Denmark
2	Central	Lima	Peru
3	Disfrutar	Barcelona	Spain
4	Diverxo	Madrid	Spain
5	Pujol	Mexico City	Mexico
6	Asador Etxebarri	Atxondo	Spain
7	A Casa do Porco	São Paulo	Brazil
8	Lido 84	Gardone Riviera	Italy
9	Quintonil	Mexico City	Mexico
10	Le Calandre	Rubano	Italy
11	Maido	Lima	Peru
12	Uliassi	Senigallia	Italy
13	Steirereck	Vienna	Austria
14	Don Julio	Buenos Aires	Argentina
15	Reale	Castel di Sangro	Italy
16	Elkano	Getaria	Spain
17	Nobelhart & Schmutzig	Berlin	Germany
18	Alchemist	Copenhagen	Denmark
19	Piazza Duomo	Alba	Italy
20	Den	Tokyo	Japan
21	Mugaritz	San Sebastian	Spain
22	Septime	Paris	France
23	The Jane	Antwerp	Belgium
24	The Chairman	Hong Kong	China
25	Frantzén	Stockholm	Sweden
26	Restaurant Tim Raue	Berlin	Germany
27	Hof Van Cleve	Kruishoutem	Belgium
28	Le Clarence	Paris	France
29	St. Hubertus	San Cassiano	Italy
30	Florilège	Tokyo	Japan
31	Arpège	Paris	France
32	Mayta	Lima	Peru
33	Atomix	New York	United States
34	Hiša Franko	Kobarid	Slovenia
35	The Clove Club	London	United Kingdom
36	Odette	Singapore	Singapore
37	Fyn	Cape Town	South Africa
38	Jordnær	Copenhagen	Denmark
39	Sorn	Bangkok	Thailand
40	Schloss Schauenstein	Fürstenau	Switzerland
41	La Cime	Osaka	Japan
42	Quique Dacosta	Denia	Spain
43	Boragó	Santiago	Chile
44	Le Bernardin	New York	United States
45	Narisawa	Tokyo	Japan
46	Belcanto	Lisbon	Portugal
47	Oteque	Rio de Janeiro	Brazil
48	Leo	Bogotá	Colombia
49	Ikoyi	London	United Kingdom
50	SingleThread	Healdsburg	United States

Here’s the 51-100 list 2022

Ranking	Establishment	City	Country
51	Alcalde	Guadalajara	Mexico
52	Sud 777	Mexico City	Mexico
53	D.O.M.	São Paulo	Brazil
54	Lyle’s	London	UK
55	Azurmendi	Larrabetzu	Spain
56	La Colombe	Cape Town	South Africa
57	Trèsind Studio	Dubai	UAE
58	Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen	Paris	France
59	Sazenka	Tokyo	Japan
60	Rosetta	Mexico City	Mexico
61	La Grenouillère	La Madelaine-sous-Montreuil	France
62	Ernst	Berlin	Germany
63	Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare	New York	USA
64	Fu He Hui	Shanghai	China
65	Le Du	Bangkok	Thailand
66	Sühring	Bangkok	Thailand
67	Evvai	São Paulo	Brazil
68	Kjolle	Lima	Peru
69	Cosme	New York	USA
70	Zén	Singapore	Singapore
71	Mingles	Seoul	South Korea
72	Atelier Crenn	San Francisco	USA
73	Kol	London	UK
74	Blue Hill at Stone Barns	Pocantico Hills	USA
75	Samrub Samrub Thai	Bangkok	Thailand
76	Neighborhood	Hong Kong	Hong Kong
77	Table by Bruno Verjus	Paris	France
78	Lasai	Rio de Janeiro	Brazil
79	Estela	New York	USA
80	AM par Alexandre Mazzia	Marseille	France
81	Brat	London	UK
82	Sézanne	Tokyo	Japan
83	El Chato	Bogotá	Colombia
84	Gimlet at Cavendish House	Melbourne	Australia
85	Raan Jay Fai	Bangkok	Thailand
86	Mikla	Istanbul	Turkey
87	Orfali Bros Bistro	Dubai	UAE
88	Mishiguene	Buenos Aires	Argentina
89	Máximo Bistrot	Mexico City	Mexico
90	Wolfgat	Paternoster	South Africa
91	Oriole	Chicago	USA
92	Indian Accent	New Delhi	India
93	Hertog Jan at Botanic Sanctuary	Antwerp	Belgium
94	Burnt Ends	Singapore	Singapore
95	Meta	Singapore	Singapore
96	Maní	São Paulo	Brazil
97	Benu	San Francisco	USA
98	Tantris	Munich	Germany
99	Flocons de Sel	Megève	France
100	Wing	Hong Kong	Hong Kong