We’ve been saying that the best restaurant in the world is in Peru, and Peruvian cuisine is among the best in the world. However, this year’s surprise is that the World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards will be held in Peru. The event will take place on November 4, 2026 setting a historic precedent for Peru.
This event becomes a unique opportunity and adventure for world travelers who enjoy Peruvian gastronomy. At Peru Jungle Trips we really enjoy our gastronomy, so we offer you this useful guide so you know which dishes you can’t miss on your next trip to Peru.
What are The World’s 50 Best Restaurants?
The World’s culinary celebration is one of the most important gastronomic events in the whole world!. Due to its high prestige, this event will be attended by the international community of various experts in gastronomy.
2026 will be the first year that this event is held in South America and here we will tell you all you need to know! Remember to get a quote today for your personalized Cusco + Lima + Gastronomic Jungle package.
- The restaurants nominated for the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list have undergone a rigorous selection process. For 18 months, more than 1,000 independent experts enjoy gastronomic experiences before casting their 10 votes.
- The Voting Academy is responsible for selecting the final list of the 50 best restaurants.
- La organización para que Lima sea la sede de The Best 50 Restaurants fue realizada por el Ministerio de Comercio Exterior y Turismo en conjunto con PromPerú.
- In 2013 and 2014, Peru hosted Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants.
Activities you can’t miss in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants
- #50BestTalks: it is a forum focused on intellectual leadership.
- 50 Best signature sessions: where chefs from renowned restaurants cook alongside other outstanding talents. This event is open to the public.
- Chefs’ Feast: an event where local ingredients, products and techniques are showcased to create delicious dishes.
- Official awards ceremony: without a doubt the most important ceremony of this event.
The culinary adventure continues in Peru
Being in Peru and not trying Peruvian cuisine should be considered a crime! That’s why at Peru Jungle Trips we bring you all the places you must visit to delight your palate.
- Visit Lima’s historic center: In downtown Lima, the gastronomy and street food stalls will surprise every palate. From delicious picarones and anticuchos de corazón (beef heart skewers), to adventurous combinations like the “7 Colores” (Seven Colors) that blends dishes from the Peruvian coast.
- Eat the best pachamanca in Cusco: In the rural community of Huilloc, you can enjoy a cultural and gastronomic immersion. In the Andes, pachamanca is an extremely complex dish to prepare due to the meats it contains, its cooking time, the proper arrangement of vegetables, and more. Therefore, pachamanca is only prepared on special occasions, such as when receiving an important guest or at harvest time.
- Challenge your senses by trying exotic jungle fruits like camu camu, cocona, and aguaje. All of these fruits have high nutritional value and are rich in antioxidants.
- Try new dishes like baked guinea pig, alpaca cracklings, or chiriuchu.
- Discover unique flavors by combining juane with tacacho and cecina. Definitely the best jungle dishes in one bite.
Why is Lima the 2026 World Cup host city?
Lima’s selection as the World Cup host city is no accident. Lima is considered the gastronomic capital of Peru. Due to the large-scale migration that has occurred for decades, the city of Lima is made up of people from all over Peru; therefore, you can also find dishes from all over the country. This unique characteristic has led to a diverse gastronomy in Lima, and consequently, a diverse range of restaurants.
Peru is the only country that has managed to position two of its best restaurants as number 1 in the world.
Central: in 2023, they were crowned the best restaurant in the world thanks to their gastronomic concept, “World on a Different Level.” This menu explores ingredients from all over Peru, from the coast to the jungle.
Maido: in 2025, it solidified its position as the best restaurant in the world. Its concept combines Peruvian ingredients with Japanese culinary techniques.
Without a doubt, in Lima, your palate will experience a variety of flavors.
You too can combine gastronomy and culture in Peru. Contact us and plan your next trip.