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WORLD'S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS 2013

The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2013 were announced on April 29th in The Guildhall, London The annual list sponsored by San Pellegrino and the Restaurant Magazine - amongst others - has been gaining some respect over the years but it was ripe for a change at the top after Noma ruled the roost for 3 years. It was the Spanish Armada this time; El Cellar de Can Roca at number one and Mugaritz #4. Arzak retained their #8 spot.

El Celler de Can Roca #1

Mugaritz #4

Elena Arzak - Arzak #8

Noma had pressure removed by coming #2 - the list had to change this year; the cynical may say that it made commercial sense to have a new #1. Rene Redzepi will come back fighting next year.

Rene Redzepi -Noma #2

Massimo Bottura from Osteria Francescana may still be celebrating his #3 position - not sure if he has been to bed yet. A great accolade for a wonderful restaurant situated in Modena.

Massimo Bottura - Osteria Francescana #3

Steirereck from Vienna richly deserved a top 10 at #9. Another restaurant that has to be on the list and near the top. Everyone will argue about ratings - but the top this year merit their place. Further down, the positions are rather strange and reflect the jury system used to decide the Top 100.

Astrid y Gaston made a spectacular rise to #14 - an improvement of 21 places. Other favourites in the list are Faviken #34, Per Se #11 and Dinner by Heston #7

Faviken #34

Per Se #11

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