These are the 10 best cuisines in the world (Italy has lost its lead)

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The TasteAtlas portal has drawn up the ranking of the 100 best cuisines in the world, based on 477,287 ratings made by users on 15,478 dishes in the database. In this article we will talk about the top 10 ranked, of which we will see the score and most famous dishes, and then observe the total ranking at the end.

The Magnificent Ten

Greece

Greek restaurantGreek restaurant

First place for Greece, which obtains a score of 4.60 out of 5 and improves on last year’s third place. These are the most voted dishes, with their scores next to them: Fystiki Aeginas (4.8), Finiki Lakonias (4.8), Kalamata (4.7), Fava Santorinis (4.7), Portokalia Maleme Chanion Kritis (4.7).

Italy

fresh spaghettifresh spaghetti

In second place, somewhat surprisingly, we find the Bel Paese, with a score of 4.59. Italy confirms itself as the leader in the sector, despite taking a step back compared to 2023, the year in which it took the lead in the ranking. Here are the dishes most voted by users: Neapolitan Pizza (4.8), Parmigiano Reggiano (4.7), Gianduja (4.7), S. Marzano Tomato from Agro Sarnese-Nocerino (4.7), Pachino Tomato (4.7).

Mexico

Mexican cuisineMexican cuisine

Third place for Mexico, which scores a score of 4.52 and makes an important leap in the rankings, improving its seventh position in 2023. Let’s see the most voted dishes: Quesabirria (4.7), Chiltomate (4.7), Camarones enchipotlados (4.7), Chinantla Vanilla (4.6), Chilorio (4.6).

Spain

vegetarian paellavegetarian paella

Spain ranked fourth, with a score of 4.50, which gained 5 positions compared to 2023. These are the dishes most appreciated by users: Jamón 100% ibérico de bellota (4.8), Pimentón de la Vera (4.7), Vieiras en su concha (4.7), Azafrán de la Mancha (4.7), Cordero asado (4.6).

Portugal

Portuguese cuisinePortuguese cuisine

In fifth position we find Portugal, which scores a score of 4.50 and drops one step compared to last year. These are the most highly rated dishes on the platform: Jamón 100% ibérico de bellota (4.8), Carne dos Açores (4.8), Pastel de Belém (4.7), Azeite de Trás-os-Montes (4.7), Carne Barrosã (4.7).

Türkiye

Turkish cuisineTurkish cuisine

In sixth place we find Turkish cuisine, which thanks to a score of 4.50 makes an important leap in the ranking, climbing 9 positions compared to 2023. The most popular dishes are the following: Kahvaltı (4.9), Samsun Pidesi (4.7), Tire köftesi (4.7), Antep fıstığı (4.6), Çökertme kebabı (4.6).

Indonesia

Indonesian cuisineIndonesian cuisine

Seventh place for Indonesian cuisine, which receives a rating of 4.48 and drops one position compared to last year. These are the most voted dishes: Bawang goreng (4.8), Siomay (4.7), Nasi padang (4.7), Rawon (4.6), Batagor (4.6).

France

French cuisineFrench cuisine

Eighth position was confirmed for French cuisine, with a score of 4.48. The cousins ​​from beyond the Alps maintain the top ten thanks to the following specialties: Miel de Provence (4.7), Châteaubriand (4.6), Saint-Félicien (4.6), Crottin de Chavignol (4.6), Croûte aux morilles (4.6).

Japan

sushi restaurantsushi restaurant

Ninth place for Japan, with a score of 4.47. Compared to 2023, the country of the Land of the Rising Sun leaves the podium and loses 7 positions compared to 2023 (it ranked second). The highest rated dishes are the following: Hamamatsu gyoza (4.8), Wagyu (4.7), Kaisendon (4.6), Chutoro nigiri sushi (4.6), Kushiyaki (4.6).

China

Cantonese riceCantonese rice

Chinese cuisine closes the top ten, with a score of 4.45, which loses 5 positions compared to 2023. Here are the dishes that received the best scores: Guotie (4.7), Biang Biang noodles (4.6), Dou ban jiang (4.6), Yúxiāng (4.6), Jinxiang da suan (4.6).

Top 100 ranking

Given the top 10 positions, we leave you with the complete ranking:

  1. Greece
  2. Italy
  3. Mexico
  4. Spain
  5. Portugal
  6. Türkiye
  7. Indonesia
  8. France
  9. Japan
  10. China
  11. Poland
  12. India
  13. USA
  14. Peru
  15. Serbia
  16. Brazil
  17. Croatia
  18. Colombia
  19. Vietnam
  20. Hungary
  21. Algeria
  22. South Korea
  23. Germany
  24. Romania
  25. Argentina
  26. Lebanon
  27. Czechia
  28. Thailand
  29. Georgia
  30. Tunisia
  31. Austria
  32. Chile
  33. Bulgaria
  34. Russian
  35. South Africa
  36. Philippines
  37. Malaysia
  38. Morocco
  39. Lithuania
  40. Egypt
  41. Iran
  42. Syria
  43. Canada
  44. Ukraine
  45. Netherlands
  46. Palestine
  47. Fruit salad
  48. England
  49. Ethiopia
  50. Cyprus
  51. Saudi Arabia
  52. Sweden
  53. Australia
  54. Belgium
  55. Venezuela
  56. Slovenia
  57. Azerbaijan
  58. Cuba
  59. Trinidad and Tobago
  60. Uruguay
  61. Pakistan
  62. Puerto Rico
  63. Denmark
  64. Finland
  65. Bangladesh
  66. Taiwan
  67. Hati
  68. Bosnia and Herzegovina
  69. Sri Lanka
  70. Swiss
  71. Afghanistan
  72. Slovakia
  73. Norway
  74. Jordan
  75. Belarus
  76. Ecuador
  77. Costa Rica
  78. Scotland
  79. Latvia
  80. Ireland
  81. Paraguay
  82. New Zealand
  83. Montenegro
  84. Malta
  85. Libya
  86. Bahamas
  87. Israel
  88. Iraq
  89. Singapore
  90. Jamaica
  91. Iceland
  92. Dominican Republic
  93. Armenia
  94. Kazakhstan
  95. Qatar
  96. Albania
  97. Bolivia
  98. Nigeria
  99. Laos
  100. Nicaragua