TasteAtlas has released its annual list of the 100 best dishes in the world, drawing on thousands of ratings submitted by readers and food enthusiasts worldwide.

The highest-ranked dish comes from South America. Vori-vori, a traditional Paraguayan soup, claimed first place overall.

The dish consists of small balls made from cornmeal and cheese, simmered in a rich broth. It is commonly eaten across Paraguay, from rural households to city kitchens, and is considered one of the country’s most familiar comfort foods.

Second place went to Neapolitan pizza. Prepared according to strict regional traditions, it relies on a simple combination of tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil and oregano. Despite its global popularity, the dish continues to rank highly among TasteAtlas voters.

Italy’s influence is especially visible near the top of the list. Third place was awarded to tajarin al tartufo bianco d’Alba, a Piedmont specialty made with thin egg pasta tossed in butter and topped with freshly grated white truffles. Another Italian dish appears in tenth place, pappardelle al cinghiale, wide pasta served with a slow-cooked wild boar ragù.

Between these Italian entries, the ranking reflects a broad mix of global cuisines. Fourth place went to sate kambing, a grilled goat or lamb skewer widely eaten in Indonesia, particularly on the island of Java. Fifth place was claimed by cağ kebab, a specialty from eastern Turkey made from marinated lamb cooked horizontally on a rotating spit. Sixth place belongs to kontosouvli, a Greek skewer dish traditionally prepared over an open fire.

South America appears again in seventh place with arroz tapado, a Peruvian rice dish layered with seasoned meat, eggs and vegetables. Eighth place was taken by komplet lepinja, a Serbian flatbread served with rich toppings, while ninth place went to quesabirria, a Mexican street food combining slow-cooked beef and melted cheese inside a folded tortilla.

While Italian cuisine performed strongly overall, the same cannot be said for the Czech Republic. No Czech dish appears in the top 100 this year, marking a clear drop from previous editions. In 2024, Wallachian frgál placed near the bottom of the ranking, while in 2023, traditional garlic soup reached the middle of the list.

The broader ranking of national cuisines also brought mixed results. The Czech Republic placed 33rd worldwide, slipping six positions compared to last year.

Italy retained first place, followed by Greece and Peru. Other Central European countries, including Slovakia, Poland, Germany and Austria, were also absent from the list of top dishes.

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