"Rank: #34 "Chef Ana Roš put Slovenia on the gastronomic map after being voted The World’s Best Female Chef in 2017 and starring in her own episode of Netflix’s cult series, Chef’s Table. Pronounced Hi-sha Franko, the restaurant is located in the stunning surrounds of the Soča Valley and has drawn visitors to Slovenia from all over the world."

"Rank: #27 "A regular presence on the 50 Best list, Hof van Cleve started life as a working farm before Peter Goossens elevated its status to a worldwide gastronomic great. Set in bucolic East Flanders, he has been delighting guests with his refined Belgian cuisine for over 30 years."

"Rank: #21 "Chef Andoni Luis Aduriz has been pushing the envelope on fine dining experiences for nearly 25 years. Year on year, those experiences get more experimental, and more provocative – a recent dish featured a jellied carrot as a sawn-off finger – but he’s arguably truer to his vision than just about any other chef, serving up a thrilling, at times dark, always unexpected, culinary universe."

"Rank: #15 "Reale places huge emphasis on the world of plants, with a cuisine style that looks to leave guests in shock and awe – succeeding with nearly every mouthful. The food is the result of profound technical research. For each component ingredient, all possible nuances are dissected to find the optimum potential for each combination. The minimalism on the plate belies the complexity of flavour at play. With the dishes ‘Carrot’, ‘Courgette’, ‘Cauliflower’ (depending on the time of year), there is much more beyond their modest names."

"Rank: #6 "In the lush foothills of the Spanish Basque Country, Asador Etxebarri has been housed in the same rustic stone building since the 1990s. With sprawling views of mountains and grazing cattle from its terrace (where the welcome snacks are served), the restaurant can claim to be at one with history and nature."

"Rank: #36 "A regular presence on the 50 Best list, Hof van Cleve started life as a working farm before Peter Goossens elevated its status to a worldwide gastronomic great. Set in bucolic East Flanders, he has been delighting guests with his refined Belgian cuisine for over 30 years."

"Rank: #21 "Hiša Franko is actually a big house in the countryside where Ana Roš and Walter Kramar live with their two children, Svit and Eva Klara. In addition to making the Tolmin cheese on the premises, sommelier Kramar also serves the wine from his extensive collection."

"Rank: #15 "With one classic and one innovative and creative tasting menu, Lido 84’s dishes showcase the produce of Lake Garda and the region’s verdant pastures. Highlights include the Torta di Rose, a light-as-air cake featuring Garda lemons, and the 400-degree aubergine parmigiana. Lido 84 wins the Highest New Entry Award 2021, sponsored by Aspire Lifestyles."

"Rank: #49 "To visit Azurmendi in the Basque Country is to feel that you are entering Eneko Atxa’s home. The Spanish chef and his team take you by the hand to discover each corner of the marvellous space. At the same time, you enjoy a gastronomic experience in which the flavour and the beauty of each preparation are always linked to the landscape and the culture that shaped it."

"Rank: #3 "In the lush foothills of the Spanish Basque Country, Asador Etxebarri has been housed in the same rustic stone building since the 1990s. With sprawling views of mountains and grazing cattle from its terrace (where the welcome snacks are served), the restaurant can claim to be at one with history and nature. Victor Arguinzoniz is recognised with the Estrella Damm Chefs' Choice Award 2021."