TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, announced on Wednesday its annual Travelers’ Choice awards for restaurants across the globe. In total, 353 fine dining restaurant winners were identified, including the top 25 in the world and dedicated lists for Asia, Canada, China, Europe, India, South America, South Pacific, the U.K. and the U.S.
Based on the TripAdvisor traveler reviews, the Funky Gourmet restaurant in Athens made the top 25 best in the world list for 2014. More specifically, Funky Gourmet was named the 19th best rated fine dining establishment in the world and 14th in Europe.
“The Travelers’ Choice restaurant winners have won over the TripAdvisor community with their outstanding food, service and ambiance – the perfect ingredients for a memorable fine dining experience,” said Barbara Messing, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor.
“TripAdvisor is raising a glass to these top restaurants in the world that have delighted our community and their appetites.”
At the first place on the top 25 best in the world restaurant list for 2014 was the El Celler de Can Roca in Girona, Spain.
Travelers’ Choice awards honor top travel spots worldwide based on the millions of valuable reviews and opinions from TripAdvisor travelers. Award winners were determined using an algorithm that took into account the quantity and quality of reviews for restaurants worldwide, gathered over a 12-month period.