BRAZIL | The top 50 restaurants in Latin America have been announced in Rio De Janeiro for the second year in a row.
The culinary community descended on Rio de Janeiro for the second year in a row to attend the unveiling of the 50 Best Restaurants in Latin America for 2024, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna.
Presented at the iconic Museu Histórico Nacional, the 12th edition of the annual ranking celebrates the richness and diversity of the region's gastronomic offerings, featuring restaurants from 22 cities, based on the expert opinions of 300 industry insiders.
Don Julio in Buenos Aires claims the top spot this year, winning The Best Restaurant in Latin America and The Best Restaurant in Argentina 2024, accolades that it previously collected in 2020. Climbing to the number one position from last year's number three ranking, the Argentinian parrilla has won global recognition for its classic steaks, extensive wine list and legendary hospitality. This gastronomic landmark is led by high-profile restaurateur and sommelier Pablo Rivero, who is admired by professionals across Latin America and around the world. His expertise has earned him the prestigious title of the Beronia World's Best Sommelier at The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2024 awards.
"We are delighted to recognise Don Julio as The Best Restaurant in Latin America 2024. Our sincerest congratulations to Pablo Rivero and the team at Don Julio, a truly special place that brings Argentine cuisine to the forefront internationally,” said William Drew, Director of Content for Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants.
“We congratulate all the establishments recognised in this year's Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants list and reaffirm our commitment to positioning Latin American cuisine among the most esteemed in the world. We look forward to witnessing the ongoing growth and success of these remarkable restaurants in the years to come."
Buenos Aires maintains its prime position in the gastronomic landscape this year with eight restaurants on the one-50 list, the same number as in 2023, closely followed by Lima and São Paulo with seven restaurants each. Brazil's most populous city, São Paulo, grows its tally of ranked restaurants compared to last year, with Tuju (number 16) reappearing for the first time since 2021, when it landed on the 51-100 list, and Kotori (number 50) making its debut in the one-50 list. Lima's Maido (number two) earned the distinction of The Best Restaurant in Peru, while Bogotá's El Chato (number three) was awarded The Best Restaurant in Colombia.
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