Condé Nast Traveller Has Named the Best Food Destinations in the World
From Bangkok’s street markets to Rome’s trattorias, these culinary capitals are worth travelling for.
The 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards from Condé Nast Traveller have revealed the world’s most delicious destinations — ranked by thousands of travellers who know their way around a plate. If you’re looking for your next food-focused destination, take notes.
At the very top? Thailand, with a score of 98.33%. Spicy-sweet, beautifully balanced, endlessly inventive — from Bangkok’s night markets to the north’s regional specialities, Thailand delivers on every taste front.
Close behind: Italy (96.92%) and Japan (96.77%), both long-time favourites but each still redefining what a “food destination” can mean.
Further down the list, you’ll find places like Vietnam (96.67%) and Spain (95.91%), where fresh ingredients, street-food culture and serious chefs create distinctive culinary identities.
Whether you’re craving noodle bowls under neon lights or rustic farmhouse fare in Italy’s countryside, these countries prove that food is as much destination as scenery.
See the full “Best Countries for Food in the World 2025” list.