Saint Peter in Sydney and Amisfield Restaurant in Queenstown have both placed in The World’s 50 Best extended 51–100 list overnight. The awards are recognised as one of the most influential in the world, featuring restaurants and culinary experiences from across six continents.
Josh and Julia Niland’s relocated seafood fine diner in Paddington has once again made its way onto the prestigious list, representing Australia at number 66; while New Zealand’s Queenstown made its first-ever appearance, with chef Vaughan Mabee’s efforts placing Amisfield at 99. Given the list trawls the pointiest end of dining, both restaurants’ recognition emphasises the strength of both Australia and New Zealand on a global stage.
Saint Peter’s place on the list is particularly impressive, given the jump from 98th last year right up to 66 in 2025. It makes sense given the restaurant’s move and long-awaited redux, complete with an elegant new 40-seat dining room at The Grand National Hotel, which is joined by a more casual 30-seat bar, private dining room and a boutique hotel above.
“Seeing Saint Peter climb a massive 32 places to their current 66th ranking this year is testament to the hard work of that truly exceptional team,” the awards’ Academy Chair for Oceania, Alexandra Carlton, tells Gourmet Traveller. “And then Amisfield – the first restaurant from New Zealand Aotearoa to make the list? What a huge accomplishment. This will do such great things for all Australian and Kiwi restaurants and bars, across the board. All of us should be very proud.”
There are other Australian-adjacent appearances on the list, too, with the France-based, Australian-born chef James Henry’s Le Doyenné coming in at 77; while Singapore’s Burnt Ends sees Perth-born chef Dave Pynt return to the list, this year coming in at 93rd.
The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list is voted for by 1120 international restaurant industry experts who make up The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy, including Gourmet Traveller contributor Alexandra Carlton, who officially chairs the Oceania region.
The World’s 50 Best Restaurants (1–50) for 2025 will be announced imminently, with the ceremony being held at Lingotto Fiere in Turin, Italy on Thursday, 19 June.
The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 51-100 list
51 Alcalde, Guadalajara
52 Schloss Schauenstein, Fürstenau
53 Den, Tokyo
54 El Chato, Bogotá
55 La Colombe, Cape Town
56 Jordnær, Copenhagen
57 Onjium, Seoul
58 Restaurant Tim Raue, Berlin
59 Nobelhart & Schmutzig, Berlin
60 Pujol, Mexico City
61 Nuema, Quito
62 Willem Hiele, Oudenburg
63 Bozar, Brussels
64 Fu He Hui, Shanghai
65 Quique Dacosta, Dénia
66 Saint Peter, Sydney
67 Arca, Tulum
68 Masque, Mumbai
69 Hiša Franko, Kobarid
70 Tuju, São Paulo
71 Sazenka, Tokyo
72 Chef Tam’s Seasons, Macau
73 Tantris, Munich
74 Mountain, London
75 Mil, Cusco
76 Leo, Bogotá
77 Le Doyenné, Saint-Vrain
78 Cocina Hermanos Torres, Barcelona
79 Coda, Berlin
80 SingleThread, Healdsburg
81 Oteque, Rio de Janeiro
82 Fyn, Cape Town
83 A Casa do Porco, São Paulo
84 Aponiente, El Puerto de Santa María
85 Txispa, Atxondo
86 The Clove Club, London
87 Mugaritz, San Sebastian
88 Salsify at the Roundhouse, Cape Town
89 Huniik, Mérida
90 Le Bernardin, New York
91 Koan, Copenhagen
92 Al Gatto Verde, Modena
93 Burnt Ends, Singapore
94 Meet the Bund, Shanghai
95 Evvai, São Paulo
96 Atelier Crenn, San Francisco
97 Labyrinth, Singapore
98 César, New York
99 Amisfield Restaurant, Queenstown
100 Neolokal, Istanbul
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