Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2017 – the Full List

LATIN AMERICA'S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS 2017 – THE FULL LIST

The Maido restaurant in Lima, Peru, run by the charismatic chef Mitsuharu Tsumura, has been announced as the best restaurant in Latin America at the Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants awards held in Bogotá, Colombia.

Speaking to a packed house, Tsumura said: “I want to thank all the team at Maido – I know they’re watching – I thank everyone because without them it wouldn't be possible. I have list of friends here in the crowd. Thanks to everyone who has supported us and been with us all these years.” He also used the opportunity to pay homage to chef Carlos Garcîa in Venezuela as the crowd erupted in applause for support of a chef who has been through social, cultural and political turmoil as of late.

Second place on the night also went to Peru with the Central restaurant in Lima, operated by husband and wife duo Virgilio Martinez and Pía León, dropping down from first position – a spot they had held for three years consecutively.

Third place went to D.O.M in Brazil, while fourth place went to Pujol in Mexico and fifth position went to Borago in Chile.

Latin America’s Best Pastry chef went to Saiko Izawa from Brazil, the Chef’s Choice award, the only award selected by the chefs in the audience, was presented to Germán Martitegui.

Below you can see the Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants list in full:

1 - Maido, Peru – Best Restaurant in Peru

2 - Central, Peru

3 - D.O.M., Brazil – Best Restaurant in Brazil

4 - Pujol, Mexico - Best Restaurant in Mexico

5 - Boragó, Chile – Best Restaurant in Chile

6 - Quintonil, Mexico

7 - Astrid Y Gastón, Peru – Art of Hospitality Award

8 - A Casa do Porco, Brazil

9 - Mani, Brazil

10 - Tegui, Argentina – Best Restaurant in Argentina

11 - Sud777, Mexico

12 - Osso, Peru

13 - Don Julio, Argentina

14 - 99, Chile

15 - La Mar, Peru

16 - Lasai, Brazil

17 - Harry Sasson, Colombia – Highest Climber, Best Restaurant in Colombia

18 - Leo, Colombia

19 - El Baqueano, Argentina

20 - Maito, Panama – Best Restaurant in Panama

21 - Isolina, Peru

22 - Parador La Huelia, Uruguay – Best Restaurant in Uruguay

23 - Olympe - Brazil

24 - Rafael, Peru

25 - Pangea, Mexico

26 - Chila, Argentina

27 - Mocoto, Brazil

28 - Gustu, Bolivia – Best Restaurant in Bolivia

29 - Nico's, Mexico

30 - Malabar, Peru

31 - Biko, Mexico

32 - Amaranta, Mexico

33 - Ambrosia, Chile

34 - Corazon de Tierra, Mexico

35 - Rosetta, Mexico

36 - Alcalde, Mexico – Highest New Entry

37 - Elena, Argentina

38 - Restaurante 040, Chile

39 - Maximo Bistrot, Mexico

40 - Villanos en Bermuda, Colombia

41 - Esquina Mocoto, Brazil

42 - Laja, Mexico

43 - La Docena Oyster Bar & Grill, Mexico

44 - Aramburu, Argentina

45 - Tuju, Brazil

46 - Fiesta, Peru

47 - Amaz, Peru

48 - Crizia, Argentina

49 - Proper, Argentina

50 -Mishiguene, Argentina

Three awards were already announced ahead of the ceremony: Leonor Espinoza of Leo in Bogotá (Colombia) is Latin America’s Best Female Chef 2017, Guillermo González Beristáin of Pangea in Monterrey (Mexico) has received the Lifetime Achievement Award 2017, and Oro in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) has been named as the One to Watch Award 2017.



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