1. Tripadvisor announces 2025 Travelers' Choice Awards for restaurants. 2. New award categories include 'One-Of-A-Kind' and '25th Anniversary'. 3. Top-rated restaurants bolster Tripadvisor's reputation as a travel platform. 4. Awards are based on real traveler reviews from prior year. 5. Revival in Charleston ranks #1 in the U.S. fine dining.
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Discover the world's best dining as Tripadvisor celebrates 25 years with new categories: Tripadvisor 25th Anniversary and One-Of-A-Kind Restaurants
NEEDHAM, Mass., Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Tripadvisor, the world's leading travel platform, today announced the exclusive winners of its annual Travelers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Restaurants, celebrating the highest-rated dining destinations worldwide. Drawn from a full year of real traveler reviews, the awards highlight a diverse range of exceptional culinary experiences, with the restaurants ranking among the top one percent of all restaurant listings on Tripadvisor, offering travelers a trusted guide to unforgettable meals.
The 2025 awards serve up eight distinct subcategories, ranging from Fine Dining, Casual Dining, Vegan & Vegetarian to special occasion favorites like Date Night and Hidden Gems and even Pet-Friendly. To celebrate Tripadvisor's 25th anniversary, the brand introduced a commemorative 25th Anniversary category, alongside a new One-of-a-Kind category that recognizes truly unique dining experiences.
Bodegas Mezquita Céspedes in Spain was named the top restaurant in Tripadvisor's 25th Anniversary category for its central location near Córdoba's historic center and authentic Cordoban flavors, while Nest in Queenstown, New Zealand earned the inaugural One-of-a-Kind title with its floor to ceiling views of Lake Whakatipu.
This year's top Fine Dining restaurants bring together acclaimed favorites and exciting new entries, exemplifying culinary excellence from around the globe, including three standout restaurants in Brazil, which rank among the world's top 10. On the prestigious Fine Dining list, Fogón Asado in Buenos Aires claims the No. 1 spot in the world for 2025, known for its warm and intimate atmosphere, and interactive grill-centered setting that makes dining memorable. Revival in Charleston claims the No. 1 spot in the U.S – moving up from the No. 4 in 2024 – and taking the No. 7 spot in the world, for its creative takes on Lowcountry classics, and its attentive, personalized service that often goes above and beyond.
Tripadvisor's Hidden Gems list highlights under-the-radar restaurants that offer authentic flavors and local charm, headlined by Indian Kitchen By R&R in Prague, lauded by many travelers for its excellent value, offering generous portion sizes and high-quality food at reasonable prices. For the U.S., 1Kitchen in Nashville, Tennessee grabs the No.1 spot, praised for its fresh, locally sourced ingredients and creative presentations, particularly in its memorable desserts. Ideal for travelers eager to dine like a local, these hidden gem spots turn every meal into a memorable cultural experience.
The 2025 Travelers' Choice Awards for Restaurants are part of Tripadvisor's larger Travelers' Choice Awards umbrella, shining a light on travelers' favorite travel experiences around the world. The Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Awards are determined based on the quality and quantity of traveler reviews and ratings specific to each subcategory posted on Tripadvisor over the 12-month period from August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025.
"Tripadvisor's Best of the Best Restaurants are celebrated for their extraordinary cuisine, attentive service, and remarkable locations, where most importantly, diners go to make special memories. From hidden local gems to one-of-a-kind destinations, Tripadvisor's community guides travelers to restaurants that become cherished favorites or once-in-a-lifetime experiences, all backed by trusted reviews," said Kristen Dalton, President, Tripadvisor.
Best Fine Dining
Celebrating the world's most exceptional restaurants where culinary mastery and unforgettable experiences define every meal.
Top 10 Fine Dining Restaurants in the World
See the full list of the Best of the Best Fine Dining Restaurants in the world here.
Top 10 Fine Dining Restaurants in the U.S.
See the full list of the Best of the Best Fine Dining Restaurants in the U.S. here.
Best Hidden Gems
Celebrating the world's best-kept culinary secrets, where local flavor, authenticity and unexpected delights turn every meal into a discovery.
Top 10 Hidden Gems Restaurants in the World
See the full list of the Best of the Best Hidden Gems Restaurants in the world here.
Top 10 Hidden Gems Restaurants in the U.S.
See the full list of the Best of the Best Hidden Gems Restaurants in the U.S. here.
Best Pet-Friendly Dining
Enjoying dining experiences with your dog just got easier, wherever your travels may take you. In partnership with CESAR® Canine Cuisine, proudly part of the Mars Incorporated brands, this collaboration highlights a shared mission to make dining out more inclusive for pets and their people.
See the full list of the Best of the Best Pet-Friendly restaurants in the world and U.S. here.
Best of the Last 25 Years
Tripadvisor introduced a new award subcategory in celebration of its 25th Anniversary which reflects the best restaurants across the globe over the past 25 years.
See the full list of Tripadvisor's 25th Anniversary Best of the Best Restaurants here.
Best One-Of-A-Kind
New this year, Tripadvisor celebrates extraordinary restaurants that cannot be found anywhere else, where originality, creativity, and unforgettable flavors make every dining experience truly unique.
See the full list of the Best of the Best One-Of-A-Kind Restaurants here.
More to Discover and Enjoy
In addition to the above categories, Tripadvisor's annual Best of the Best Restaurant Awards also highlight the top Vegan & Vegetarian, Casual Dining, Best Outdoors and Date Night restaurants around the world.
For a full list of this year's winners, visit https://www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Restaurants.
Methodology
The 2025 Best of the Best Restaurants are calculated based on the quality and quantity of reviews and ratings for restaurants on Tripadvisor collected from August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025, specific to each award subcategory, as well as an additional editorial process.
About Tripadvisor, Inc.
Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel guidance platform*, helps millions of people each month** become better travelers, from planning to booking to taking a trip. Travelers across the globe use Tripadvisor's website and app to discover where to stay, what to do and where to eat based on guidance from those who have been there before. With more than a billion reviews and contributions, travelers turn to Tripadvisor to find deals on accommodations, book experiences, reserve tables at delicious restaurants and discover great places nearby.
Tripadvisor LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tripadvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRIP). The subsidiaries of Tripadvisor, Inc. own and operate a portfolio of travel media brands and businesses, operating under various websites and apps.
* Source: SimilarWeb, unique users de-duplicated monthly, September 2025.
** Source: Tripadvisor internal log files
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