Brazil’s culinary scene is turning forks, flipping expectations, and plating up pride. In the 2025 edition of the prestigious World’s 50 Best Restaurants, Lasai, in Rio de Janeiro, emerged as the only Brazilian restaurant to land a spot in the top 50 — marking a major moment for the country’s evolving gastronomic identity.
Brazil in the Top 50
#28 – Lasai (Rio de Janeiro)
Chef Rafael Costa e Silva has quietly built one of Latin America’s most thoughtful kitchens. With produce harvested from his own organic farm and a menu that celebrates vegetables with elegance and restraint, Lasai has made its way into the international spotlight — without the noise, but with all the flavor. It’s the only Brazilian restaurant to crack the top 50 this year.
Brazil in the 51–100 Rankings
While Brazil had just one entry in the top 50, other Brazilian restaurants were recognized in the 50 Best Discovery list, which highlights exceptional dining experiences around the world. Here’s where they stand:
- #70 – Tuju (São Paulo) – Chef Alex Atala’s temple of Amazonian fine dining may have dropped from the top 50, but its legacy and influence remain undisputed.
- #81 – Oteque (Rio de Janeiro) – Once a top 50 darling, Alberto Landgraf’s seafood-driven, minimalist cuisine still turns heads — and forks.
- #83 – A Casa do Porco (São Paulo) – Chef Jefferson Rueda’s pork palace, once in the global top 10, is still a fan favorite with its irreverent menu and democratic vibe.
- #95 – Evvai (São Paulo) – Where bold Brazilian ingredients meet Italian technique, led by rising star Luiz Filipe Souza.
Latin America in the Spotlight
While Barcelona’s Disfrutar took the #1 spot, Latin America still had a strong showing, with standout restaurants from Peru, Argentina, and Colombia joining Lasai in the top tier. It’s a reminder that this region — and Brazil in particular — continues to reinvent and elevate its culinary language on the global stage.
For a country that’s long mastered the art of turning street food into soul food, these recognitions are more than trophies — they’re proof that Brazil’s flavor is universal.
