Three Danish restaurants rank among world's 40 best

Three Danish restaurants earned spots in the world's 40 best dining venues. The 2026 World's 50 Best Restaurants list was announced on Wednesday night in Lima. Copenhagen's Alchemist climbed from fifth to third place this year. Head chef Rasmus Munk leads the two-Michelin-starred restaurant. Spain's Asador Etxebarri took first place, while Thailand's Gaggan placed second.

Another Copenhagen venue, Kadeau, jumped from 41st to eighth place. Located in Christianshavn, Kadeau won the Highest Climber award. Meanwhile, Jordnær in Gentofte ranked 40th. Both Kadeau and Jordnær hold three Michelin stars.

More than 1,100 international food experts voted for this year's awards. Voters included chefs, critics, and dining experts. They evaluated dining experiences from the past 18 months. Denmark previously topped the rankings with Noma and Geranium. (Source: CPH Post)