Singapore’s Odette has been named The Best Restaurant in Asia 2023 at The World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards ceremony, held on Jun 20 in Valencia.
The modern French restaurant helmed by chef-owner Julien Royer also took the 14th spot on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list for this year, moving up from number 36 last year.In addition, Royer received the Estrella Damm Chefs’ Choice Award 2023, an honour accorded by his peers. The award, which recognises a chef who has made a positive contribution to the global culinary scene over the last year, is the only peer-voted accolade in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants’ programme.
Central in Lima by chef-couple Virgilio Martinez and Pia Leon, along with Malena Martinez, was named the World’s Best Restaurant 2023, and also the Best Restaurant in South America 2023.
In the World’s 50 Best’s number two spot is Barcelona’s Disfrutar, followed by Madrid’s Diverxo.
Royer and his team were in Valencia to receive their award, enjoying paella with friends before they suited up for the official ceremony.On this year’s achievement, Royer said in a statement: ”We’re incredibly proud to fly the Singapore flag in one of the most prestigious awards in our industry. To be recognised alongside some of the finest restaurants in the world, and to be part of the list since 2018, is truly an amazing achievement for me and my team. Odette has always been about people – the guests we have the honour to serve, the artisans we collaborate with, and my amazing team who work so tirelessly to deliver the Odette experience.”
Odette has ranked in Asia’s 50 Best’s top 10 for seven consecutive years since opening in 2015, and is currently at number six on the 2023 list.
