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Alright, carnivores – it’s time to sharpen those steak knives. The World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants 2026 ranking has just been unveiled, and for the first time ever, Hong Kong has secured three spots on the list!
The global crown this year was claimed by Spain’s La Cúpula de El Capricho, followed by Margaret in Sydney in second place, and another Spanish gem, Laia Erretegia, in third. As for our city, open-fire specialist Fireside leads the pack with a spectacular leap from last year’s 50th place to number 18. Also joining the ranks of the global greats are Italian steakhouse Carna by Dario Cecchini at number 78, and The Steak House at Regent Hong Kong, which maintained its position from last year at number 80.
Organised by the London-based media group Upper Cut Media House, these annual rankings are determined by a team of 21 anonymous ‘steak ambassadors’. The experts evaluate more than 900 restaurants worldwide based on 28 strict criteria, ranging from meat quality and sourcing to ageing techniques, cooking methods, service, and overall authenticity.
Of the three Hong Kong venues to make the cut, Carna by Dario Cecchini at Mondrian Hong Kong made an impressive debut under the helm of the legendary master butcher Dario Cecchini, who hails from a charming little village called Panzano in the Chianti region of Tuscany. The restaurant operates under a nose-to-tail philosophy, championing sustainability and a deep respect for the animal. Their menu offers 18 different cuts, from the signature bistecca alla fiorentina T-bone steak to beef cheek, beef shank, bone marrow, and more, all prepared over charcoal fires to enhance their natural textures and rich aromas.
For those looking for something truly exclusive, Carna has a ‘Butcher’s Secret Cut’ series where rare parts that don’t usually make it onto the steakhouse menus are served in limited quantity on selected nights. On April 23, the restaurant will be highlighting Australian pardoo wagyu rump cap ($788 for 300g) with just 10 portions available – so don’t miss out!
Here’s the full list of the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants 2026:
No. 101 @brabo_restaurante
No. 100 @izzyssteaksandchops
No. 99 @guineagrill
No. 98 @theblockmansa
No. 97 @bistecca.sydney
No. 96 @zoilolondon
No. 95 @grillamericano
No. 94 @soichiro_jk
No. 93 @thecutbarandgrill
No. 92 @carnal.steakhouse
No. 91 @fatrabbit
No. 90 @sagardiuk
No. 89 @thegrand_helsinki
No. 88 @bisteccatuscansteakhouse
No. 87 @gallaghersnyc
No. 86 @beefandglory
No. 85 @shellhousesydney
No. 84 @gage.and.tollner
No. 83 @shatoburian
No. 82 @happeningba
No. 81 @meat_maiden
No. 80 @thesteakhousehk
No. 79 @matilda159domain
No. 78 @carnahongkong
No. 77 @sk.steakandoyster
No. 76 @firewood_penang
No. 75 @reginabistecca
No. 74 @mavenantwerp
No. 73 @swiftandsons
No. 72 @brutustavern
No. 71 @bazaarmeatnewyork
No. 70 @txulasteak
No. 69 @sperlingoco
No. 68 @keenssteakhouse
No. 67 @americancut
No. 66 @grill_royal
No. 65 @primeandproperrestaurants
No. 64 @williamsbutcherstable
No. 63 @linnysrestaurant
No. 62 @gimlet.melbourne
No. 61 @magmabydanykaram
No. 60 @11woodfire
No. 59 @20chapel
No. 58 @jeffreysofaustin
No. 57 @los33madrid
No. 56 @anahi.paris
No. 55 @chelseagrill.london
No. 54 @elena.restaurante
No. 53 @clovergrillparis
No. 52 @vuurrestaurant
No. 51 @jacobssteakhouse
No. 50 @beefbar.monaco
No. 49 @nikusteakhouse
No. 48 @thegidley
No. 47 @madrerojas
No. 46 @char_fuegoybrasas
No. 45 @devonshiresoho
No. 44 @amarenbilbao
No. 43 @capacph
No. 42 @blok_restaurant
No. 41 @gwenla
No. 40 @danielsmiami
No. 39 @la__braseria
No. 38 @rockpoolbarandgrill
No. 37 @asador_nicolas
No. 36 @portenosydney
No. 35 @lutyensgrill
No. 34 @latetedorbydaniel
No. 33 @theinternationalsydney
No. 32 @elisasteak
No. 31 @victorchurchill.melbourne
No. 30 @nikuyatanakasg
No. 29 @steerdiningroom
No. 28 @hanu_dubai
No. 27 @grantorino.doublebay
No. 26 @bornandbredkorea
No. 25 @millerandlux
No. 24 @tributo.ec
No. 23 @carcasse_by_dierendonck
No. 22 @fogonasado
No. 21 @cotekoreansteakhouse
No. 20 @agnes.restaurant
No. 19 @gillis_gent
No. 18 @fireside.hk
No. 17 @bratrestaurant
No. 16 @arkhe_restaurant
No. 15 @asadorbastian
No. 14 @aaliarestaurant
No. 13 @hawksmoorrestaurants
No. 12 @the86.nyc
No. 11 @firedoor_surryhills
No. 10 @bodegaelcapricho
No. 9 @burntends.sg
No. 8 @restaurant_ag
No. 7 @ibai_london
No. 6 @casajuliandetolosa1951
No. 5 @restaurante_lana
No. 4 @iduecippi
No. 3 @laiaerretegia
No. 2 @margaretdoublebay
No. 1 @lacupula
For more details about individual restaurants on the list, visit worldbeststeaks.com to find out more.
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