Here's a look at the top ten in this year's 10 best list. Our reviews are based on personal experience, but research and peer reports - filled in details of restaurants we haven't visited.
1. Noma, (Copenhagen, Denmark). Cost of a meal for two, without wine: $600.
2. Celler de Can Roca, Girona, Spain. Cost of a meal for two, without wine: $390-480.
3. Osteria Francescana, Modena, Italy. Cost of a meal for two, without wine: $360-525.
4. Eleven Madison Park, New York, USA. Cost of a meal for two, without wine: $450.
5. Dinner. London, England. Cost of a meal for two, without wine: $230.
6. Mugaritz, Errenteria, Spain. Cost of meal for two, without wine: $470.
7. D.O.M. Saõ Paulo, Brazil. Cost of meal for two, without wine: $400.
8. Arzak. San Sebastian, Spain. Cost of meal for two, without wine: $530.
9. Alinea, Chicago, Illinois. Cost of a meal for two, without wine: $420.
10. The Ledbury, London, England. Cost of a meal for two, without wine: $270.