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Top 10 iconic restaurants in the world in 2024: 7 Indian diners feature Global 100

World's Best Legendary Restaurants 2024: In a notable mention, seven Indian restaurants have secured a spot on the list of the Taste Atlas Global 100 legendary eateries worldwide.

The World's Top 10 Best Legendary Restaurants as of 2024-25

Top 10 Legendary Restaurants in the World 2024: Since the beginning of time, food has been a cornerstone of cultures around the world, presenting an opportunity to learn about our history and culture.

Today, there is more to eating than survival; food has become a universal language that brings people together, nurtures a sense of connection, and creates shared experiences.

The recent emerging trends in culinary tourism driven by a growing number of food travellers have led to an increased desire to explore local cuisines as a way to connect with local communities and gain deeper insights into a destination’s history and culture.

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While several new restaurants have opened up globally, it is the oldest and most iconic eateries—through their unique dishes and rich stories—that have created a lasting legacy and now are being recognised as cultural landmarks.

Among 23,952 traditional eateries, Taste Atlas has ranked the Global Top 100 Legendary Restaurants in the World for 2024-25.

In a notable mention, two diners in India have secured two spots in the Top 10 globally, while the other five have featured in the Global 100.

Top 10 most iconic restaurants across the world 2024-25

Known for their longevity, reliability, and iconic dishes, these legendary restaurants are more than just dining spots—they signify the spirit of their cities; here are the most iconic eateries in the world for 2024-25:

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Rank	Restaurant Name	Year Established	Location	Famous For
1	Figlmüller	1,905	Vienna, Austria	Schnitzel Wiener Art
2	L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele	1,870	Naples, Italy	Pizza Margherita
3	Hofbräuhaus München	1,589	Munich, Germany	Schweinshaxe
4	Gino e Toto Sorbillo	1,935	Naples, Italy	Pizza Pesto Genovese
5	Paragon Restaurant	1,939	Kozhikode, India	Biryani
6	Café de Tacuba	1,912	Mexico City, Mexico	Enchiladas
7	Peter Cat	1,975	Kolkata, India	Chelow Kebab
8	Katz’s Delicatessen	1,888	Manhattan, USA	Pastrami on Rye
9	Karne Garibaldi Santa Tere	1970	Guadalajara, Mexico	Carne en su Jugo
10	El Pimpi	1971	Málaga, Spain	Tapas and Local Wines

Source: Taste Atlas, Global Top 100 Legendary Restaurants 2024-25

Which are the seven legendary restaurants in India?

In an exceptional recognition of India’s rich culinary heritage, six cities in India have been recognised in the Global 100 Best Food Cities with Indian cuisine being once again recognised around the world, ranking 12th on Taste Atlas’ defined list of the 100 Best Cuisines in the World for 2024-25.

In addition to this, Punjab has also been ranked as the 7th Best Food Region in the world, (Source: Freepik)

In addition to this, Punjab has also gained recognition, ranking as the 7th Best Food Region in the World for 2024-25. (Source: Freepik)

In another notable mention, seven Indian restaurants have secured a spot on the list of the top 100 legendary eateries worldwide.

Global Rank	Restaurant Name	Year Established	Location	Famous For
5	Paragon Restaurant	1939	Kozhikode, Kerala	Biryani
7	Peter Cat	1975	Kolkata, West Bengal	Chelow Kebab
13	Amrik Sukhdev	1956	Murthal, Haryana	Aloo Paratha
59	Karim’s	1913	New Delhi	Korma
69	Central Tiffin Room (CTR)	1952	Bangalore, Karnataka	Masala Dosa
77	Gulati	1959	New Delhi	Butter Chicken
78	Ram Ashraya	1939	Mumbai, Maharashtra	Upma

Source: Taste Atlas, Global Top 100 Legendary Restaurants 2024-25

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Kozhikode’s Paragon Restaurant, famous for its Malabar cuisine—particularly its biryani—has proudly secured the 5th position in the global top 10 restaurants.

Following closely is Kolkata’s Indo-Iranian restaurant, Peter Cat, renowned for its Chelow Kebab, which ranks 7th.

Soipat Murthal Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba famous For paratha ranked 23rd in world top 150 hotels by International agency Online Taste Guide check out list here - अपने पराठों के लिए दुनियाभर में

Established in 1956, Amrik Sukhdev is ranked 13th among renowned eateries and is celebrated for its delicious and large aloo parathas. (Source: Freepik)

In the ongoing culinary rivalry between Delhi and Mumbai, both cities have received recognition for their legendary eateries.

New Delhi’s Karim’s, known for its delicious korma and butter chicken, is listed at 59th place, while Gulati follows at 77th.

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From Mumbai, Ram Ashraya, celebrated for its South Indian fare—especially upma—has also made it onto the global list, coming in at 78th place.

Cherry Gupta

Cherry Gupta is an Assistant Manager – Content at The Indian Express. She leads the Top 10 section, curating list-based features on key national and international developments, and manages daily news content. She also produces SEO-driven articles and collaborates with the Lifestyle team to conduct interviews with notable artists and write workplace culture features. ... Read More

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