Needham, Mass. – September 17, 2026 -- Tripadvisor has released its 2026 Travelers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Restaurants, ranking eateries and culinary experiences that fall among the top one percent of listings on the platform based on diner reviews collected between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026.
Fogón Asado in Buenos Aires tops the global Fine Dining list.
The Argentine restaurant, known for its interactive open-fire asado tasting experience, claims the No. 1 worldwide spot. In the U.S., Ristorante Paoletti in Highlands, North Carolina, takes the top title for its Northern Italian menu and wine cellar.
Four new categories track how travelers eat while exploring.
Alongside longstanding lists like Casual, Date Night, Hidden Gems and Vegan & Vegetarian, Tripadvisor added Food Tours, Cooking Classes, Wine & Beer Tours, and a "Viral Right Now" category for socially trending food spots.
Reykjavik and Seattle lead the new Food Tours rankings.
The Reykjavik Food Walk in Iceland ranks No. 1 globally, while Seattle's Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market takes the top U.S. spot. The Rome Pasta and Tiramisu Class leads Cooking Classes worldwide, and the Cape Town Wine Tour through Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch tops Wine & Beer Tours globally, with Michigan's 5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour winning the U.S. category.
London's Dishoom and Ho Chi Minh City's Banh Mi Huynh Hoa headline "Viral Right Now."
The new list highlights foodie spots that have gained traction on social media, also including Tokyo's Tsukiji Fish Market food walking tour and Istanbul's Karaköy Güllüoğlu.
Casual dining winners span Paris to Myrtle Beach.
Pizzeria Arrivederci in Paris earns the top global Casual Dining honor, while Hook & Barrel in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, ranks No. 1 in the U.S. and No. 7 worldwide for its sustainable seafood.
Laurel Greatrix, Tripadvisor Group's Chief Communications Officer, said the awards recognize restaurant and culinary experiences that travelers consider among the very best, from cooking classes with locals to standout food tours.