This Tiny Spanish Tapas Bar Has Just Been Named the Best Restaurant in the World!

TripAdvisor has unveiled its Travellers’ Choice “Best of the Best Restaurants” list, celebrating its 25th anniversary with an all-time award for eateries that consistently wow diners. The winner? Bodegas Mezquita Céspedes in the historic Andalucian city of Córdoba.

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With 13,000 reviews and a stellar 4.6-star rating—9,500 of them five stars—this little tapas bar is adored for its authentic local dishes, warm hospitality, riverside charm, and impressive wine selection. Reviewers rave about the inventive yet traditional cuisine, friendly staff, and cozy ambiance.

Coming in second was Lisbon’s Floresta Das Escadinhas, a former church serving some of the city’s best fish, while third place went to Balkan Mediterranean Restaurant in Banff, Canada, famed for authentic Greek dishes, lively dancing, and even plate smashing on special nights.

You can discover the full list in detail via Tripadvisor.