The Best Fine Dining Restaurants in the World by Travelers’ Choice Awards

Akira Back, Bangkok
These award winners go beyond exceptional food, pushing fine dining boundaries with fusion flavours and seasonal ingredients.

Tripadvisor, the go-to platform for travellers worldwide, recently announced the winners of its 2024 Travelers’ Choice Awards for Best of the Best Restaurants. This prestigious award recognises establishments that consistently earn exceptional reviews and feedback from the Tripadvisor community over a 12-month period. Among the various categories celebrated, we take a closer look at the winners of this year’s Fine Dining awards.

Restaurant Pic, France
Restaurant Pic’s Dining Room.

Claiming the top spot in Tripadvisor’s Fine Dining category is Restaurant Pic, nestled in the Drôme region of southeast France. Dishes are presented on porcelain under cloches, a nod to the time-honoured traditions of fine dining service. Chef Anne-Sophie Pic, celebrated as the “tightrope walker of flavours,” offers guests a ten-course tasting menu infused with Japanese influences.

Restaurant 1621, Colombia
Luxurious Ambiance of Restaurant 1621.

Restaurant 1621 takes second place with its refined French cuisine and elegant decor. Located within Hotel Sofitel Santa Clara, the restaurant occupies a breathtaking 17th-century colonial patio. The menu features fresh seafood and seasonal dishes showcasing Colombia’s rich bounty of fruits and vegetables.

Chef's Table by Northcote Hotel
Chef’s Table at Northcote Restaurant.

In third place, we find Northcote Hotel’s restaurant, led by Executive Chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen. The restaurant prioritises high-quality ingredients, often sourced from local farms and their own garden. Northcote also offers a wide-ranging wine list, and the ‘Chef’s Table’ allows diners to watch the chefs in action through a glass wall.

This year’s awards underscore Europe’s longstanding influence on fine dining, as 11 of the top 25 restaurants originate from the continent. Asia comes in second with six restaurants, representing a diverse range of cuisines, while North America makes a strong showing with three New York City restaurants.

Curious to know which other restaurants made the cut? Explore the complete list of award winners below.

The Travelers’ Choice Awards List

1. Restaurant PIC, Valence, France

2. Restaurante 1621, Bogotá, Colombia

3. Northcote Restaurant, Langho, United Kingdom   

4. Casa Vigil, Mendoza, Argentina   

5. Maison Medard, Rouen, France

6. Tour d’Argent, Paris, France

7. Leclère Cuisine d’Arrivage, Paris, France

8. Akira Back, Bangkok, Thailand   

9. The Grove, Auckland, New Zealand

10. Ristorante Villa Crespi, Orta San Giulio, Italy

11. Restaurant Château Neercanne, Maastricht, The Netherlands   

12. Ise Sueyoshi, Nishiazabu, Japan   

13. CUT by Wolfgang Puck, Singapore   

14. Beluga, Maastricht, The Netherlands

15. The Old Stamp House Restaurant, Ambleside, United Kingdom 

16. The Tudor Pass, Egham, United Kingdom   

17. Avartana, Chennai, India

18. Man Wah, Central, Hong Kong   

19. Oro Restaurante, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil   

20. La Colombe, Cape Town, South Africa   

21. L’Ô à la Bouche, Marrakech, Morocco   

22. FYN, Cape Town, South Africa   

23. Daniel, New York City, United States   

24. Gramercy Tavern, New York City, United States  

25. Whitegrass, Singapore

For more information about Travelers’ Choice Awards, visit the official website.

Photos courtesy of the respective official websites