In a prestigious global ranking, several of Luxembourg's renowned restaurants have been recognised among the world’s elite, earning high marks in the latest "La Liste" rankings.

Several top Luxembourg restaurants have earned recognition in the prestigious new "La Liste" rankings, placing them among the best in the world.

Ma Langue Sourit in Moutfort, led by chef Cyril Molard, stands out as the only restaurant in Luxembourg with two Michelin stars and a rating of 18.5/20 by the Gault&Millau guide, and has now been awarded a score of 91% by La Liste.

Following closely are three other Michelin-starred restaurants: La Distillerie in Bourglinster, led by René Mathieu and celebrated for its plant-based cuisine, which earned a score of 83.5%; Léa Linster in Frisange, run by Léa Linster's son Louis, who was named Chef of the Year 2024 by the Gault&Millau guide, with a score of 81%; and Mosconi in Luxembourg City, run by Ilario and Simonetta, also scoring 81%.

Guy Savoy named world's best chef for eighth consecutive year

In La Liste's top tier, nine restaurants worldwide achieved the highest distinction, with Cheval Blanc in Basel, Switzerland, under Peter Knogl, among them. French chef Guy Savoy, owner of the eponymous restaurant in Paris, was once again named the world's best chef for the eighth year in a row.

La Liste founder and president Philippe Faure noted that the same few chefs have dominated the top positions for nearly a decade.

Notable mention also goes to Arnaud Donckele, who placed first ex-aequo for his La Vague d'Or in Saint Tropez and second for Plénitude in Paris.

While there is a degree of "stability" in the rankings for Europe and the United States, Faure notes that "there is a lot of movement in Asia." Notably, a restaurant from Hong Kong, Lung King Heen,was among the nine top-rated restaurants.

Faure also highlights a notable rise in South Korea's gastronomic scene, which is often superficially associated in France with ramen culture. "I've seen some breathtaking things," Faure says, referring to chefs striving to join the world's gastronomic elite. La Yeon and Mingles, two top Korean restaurants, tied for eighth place.

Japan, renowned for its culinary traditions, boasts the highest representation in La Liste's top 1000, with 126 restaurants, followed by the United States with 114.

France, with "only" 111 restaurants listed, has been awarded the Honorary Award, which honours Georges Blanc, the celebrated ambassador of Bresse poultry, for his lifelong contribution to gastronomy. His restaurant in Vonnas ranks third in the world.

"I don't think there's been a drop in tension […] or a lack of interest in French cuisine," says Faure. However, he adds, "There is a lack of interest in its excesses." He suggests that some chefs introduced innovations they were proud of, but which customers did not always embrace.

Faure concludes that "a period of transition opens the way to a gastronomy centred on pleasure," reflecting a shift towards more enjoyable dining experiences.

This year, a special "Show to Table" award recognises five establishments in Dubai, Madrid, Melbourne, Paris, and Tokyo, where atmosphere and fun are integral to the experience.

La Liste, created in 2015, aims to be the "ranking of rankings." It tracks 35,000 restaurants across 200 countries, using an algorithm that compiles and weights over 1,100 sources, including guides, blogs, and press articles, to award a score out of 100 points.