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A list of the planet’s very best international restaurants has dropped and one Canadian restaurant made the cut.
Featured on this year’s Food & Wine Global Tastemakers list of Best International Restaurants, 10 standout destinations were chosen not just for technical excellence, but for their distinct perspectives.
To identify the world’s top food and drink experiences for travellers, Food & Wine surveyed more than 400 chefs, travel experts, writers, and wine professionals from around the globe. The results were then reviewed by the Global Advisory Board, which ranked the leading nominees in each category.
What is the best restaurant in the world?
According to the 2026 Food & Wine Global Tastemakers Awards, Ikoyi in London is ranked as the best restaurant in the world, renowned for its spice-based tasting menus.
Where are the 10 best restaurants in the world?
The top 10 global restaurants according to Food & Wine’s 2026 rankings are:
1. Ikoyi (London, UK) - Focuses on spice-based cuisine
2. Maido (Lima, Peru) - Renowned for Nikkei (Japanese-Peruvian) cuisine
3. CieL Dining (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam) - High-end dining in Vietnam
4. Arami (La Paz, Bolivia) - Innovative dining in Bolivia
5. Potong (Bangkok, Thailand) - Progressive Thai-Chinese cuisine
6. Naar (Himachal Pradesh, India) - Mountain-foraged, hyper-local ingredients
7. Botánico (Mexico City, Mexico) - Highlighted for its culinary approach
8. Roscioli Salumeria con Cucina (Rome, Italy) - Classic Italian with high-end ingredients
9. Lunch Lady (Vancouver, Canada) - Elevated casual dining
10. Saint Peter (Sydney, Australia) - Focused on Australian sustainable fish
Vancouver’s Lunch Lady is named after chef Nguyen Thi Thanh whose Ho Chi Minh City noodle stall gained celebrity status after Anthony Bourdain featured it on No Reservations.
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Co-founded by Michael Tran and led by chef Benedict Lim, it serves Vietnamese classics with Pacific Northwest ingredients, from wagyu beef to Fraser Valley duck, alongside rotating lunch soups, inventive cocktails, and modern desserts.
Beloved for its Vietnamese street eats, Lunch Lady is making its Time Out Market Vancouver debut this spring.
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Where is Time Out Market Vancouver?
Opening in Spring 2026 at Oakridge Park, the food and cultural market will bring the city’s best together under one roof—a curated lineup of standout chefs and restaurateurs, great drinks, and cultural experiences that spotlight top local talent in a casual, one-of-a-kind space.
Oakridge Park is a landmark redevelopment in Vancouver’s Oakridge neighbourhood, bringing together homes, shops, offices, green spaces, and cultural venues in one dynamic district.
Set at the crossroads of West 41st Avenue and Cambie Street (recently ranked one of the coolest streets in the world), Time Out Market sits perfectly between downtown Vancouver and YVR Airport—making it a super easy, convenient stop for locals and visitors.
What’s so special about Time Out Market Vancouver?
Spanning a massive 51,000 square feet, Time Out Market Vancouver is a guaranteed foodie playground. Think 18 kitchens showcasing award-winning chefs, rising stars, and beloved neighbourhood gems—plus a dedicated dessert counter, a coffee bar, three full bars, and multiple event spaces.
With roughly 1,000 seats and a spacious outdoor terrace overlooking a public park, there’s plenty of room to graze, sip, and linger. Whether guests stop by with family, meet up with friends, or roll in solo, they’ll find a wildly diverse lineup of dishes—and plenty of energy—around communal tables.
Open kitchens put chefs front and centre, turning every visit into part meal, part show. And with a year-round cultural program running alongside the curated food and drink offerings, the Market promises an experience that’s vibrant, accessible, and genuinely affordable.
What is Time Out Market?
Time Out Market is the world's first food and cultural market curated by local experts to bring the best of the city together under one roof. In 2014, a historic market building in Lisbon was turned into the first Time Out Market. Today, there are 13 Markets globally in cities including New York, Montreal, Dubai, Cape Town and Osaka, with more to come – the execution of each is distinctly local to give a true taste of the city it is in. The Vancouver location marks the second Time Out Market in Canada.
For more information about Time Out Market Vancouver, click here.
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