TasteAtlas has recently unveiled its selection of the '100 Most Iconic Restaurants in the World' through an Instagram announcement. Among the distinguished establishments, seven Indian restaurants have secured a place on the list, with two achieving positions within the Top 10. In addition to Indian eateries, the Top 10 features restaurants from cities such as Vienna, Naples, Munich, Mexico City, New York City, Guadalajara, and Málaga.

100 Most Iconic Restaurants in the World

The seven Indian restaurants recognized by TasteAtlas hail from Kozhikode, Kolkata, Murthal, New Delhi, Bangalore, and Mumbai. Notably, Paragon Restaurant in Kozhikode ranks fifth; established in 1939, it is renowned for its Biryani. Following closely at seventh place is Peter Cat from Kolkata, which began operations in 1975 and is famous for its Chelow Kebab. The other notable restaurants on the list include:

13) Amrik Sukhdev, Murthal: 1956, Aloo Parantha

Located in Murthal, Amrik Sukhdev was founded in 1956 with the intention of serving food to truck drivers. Today, it caters to a diverse clientele, offering a variety of North Indian dishes and other cuisines. Its Aloo Parantha, served with a generous dollop of butter, has gained significant popularity.

59) Karim's, New Delhi: 1913, Korma

Karim's, situated in Old Delhi, is celebrated for its array of delicious offerings. Established in 1913 in Jama Masjid, the restaurant gained fame by making two royal dishes—Alu Gosht and Daal—accessible to the general public. Its Korma is particularly well-regarded.

69) Central Tiffin Room, Bangalore: 1952, Masala Dosa

Central Tiffin Room, located in Bengaluru, is a heritage restaurant that originated in the 1920s. It is well-known for its Masala Dosas, which attract a number of celebrity patrons.

77) Gulati, New Delhi: 1959, Murgh Makahani

Gulati Restaurant, founded in 1959 on Pandara Road in New Delhi, is famous for its Murgh Makahani. Diners flock to this establishment to savor its delectable Mughlai cuisine, especially the renowned butter chicken and dal makhani.

78) Ram Ashraya, Mumbai: 1939, Upma

Hotel Ram Ashraya is one of the best places for authentic South Indian cuisine, especially for dosas, in Mumbai. It was established in 1939.

Here are the top 10 restaurants on the list:

1) Figlmüller, Vienna: 1905, Schnitzel Wiener Art

2) Pizzeria da Michele, Naples: 1870, Pizza Margherita

3) Hofbräuhaus München, Munich: 1589, Schweinshaxe

4) Gino e Toto Sorbillo, Naples: 1935, Pizza pesto Genovese

5) Paragon Restaurant, Kozhikode: 1939, Biryani

6) Café de Tacuba, Mexico City: 1912, Enchiladas

7) Peter Cat, Kolkata: 1975, Chelow Kebab

8) Katz's Delicatessen, NYC: 1888, Pastrami on rye

9) Karne Garibaldi, Guadalajara: 1970, Carne en su Jugo

10) El Pimpi, Málaga: 1971, Pringá

TasteAtlas selected these 100 restaurants from a comprehensive database of 23,952 traditional dining establishments. According to TasteAtlas, these restaurants are celebrated for their enduring presence, dependability, and signature dishes, representing the essence of their respective cities. The rankings are based on their historical significance, public ratings, and TasteAtlas scores for their hallmark dishes.

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