A historic first
For the first time in its history, The World's 50 Best Restaurants awards ceremony is leaving Europe. On 4 November 2026, Lima will host the celebration of global gastronomic excellence, a recognition that confirms Peru's standing as an essential culinary destination.
Peru's culinary rise
The choice reflects the remarkable ascent of Peruvian cuisine on the world stage, driven by chefs who have placed native ingredients, biodiversity and ancestral techniques at the heart of their work. Lima has established itself as one of the great capitals of contemporary gastronomy.
Gastronomy as soft power
Hosting such a ceremony carries weight far beyond the culinary world. It shines a spotlight on a country's heritage, its producers and its art of living, and confirms how gastronomy has become a powerful vector of cultural influence and international attractiveness.
Source: luxe.net
