The choice of the best gastronomic destination in the world is a controversial question. Whether the streets of San Sebastian in Spain, full of Michelin stars, the cultural extravaganza of new York or the regional specialties of Lyons In France, there are too many world-class gastronomic destinations in the world for just one to come out on top.

However, that hasn’t stopped TripAdvisor, the online review platform, from building its list of The best gourmet destinations in the world in 2023.

It’s all part of the series “Travelers Choice: Best of the Best” which basically ranks destinations based on the quantity and quality of reviews from the last 12 months.

Roman gastronomy is distinguished by the quality of its dishes, but it is also distinguished by its quantities (Getty Images)

Thus, according to the specialized site, the best gastronomic destination in the world is… ¡Roma!

The Italian capital is a safe bet for gastronomic delights and has received a nod for all its gourmet offer, from its oxtail stews there fried artichokes until fresh pasta and creamy ice cream.

Second on the list was the Greek island of Crete and the third, Hanoi, In Vietnam. In the United States, first place goes to New Orleans.

Rome is not the only Italian city to have recently been awarded for its gastronomy. Besides Florence and Naples, Bologna was named the world capital of gastronomy last year by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler.

The platform has compiled the opinions of millions of users and has compiled a ranking of the cities where it is best consumed, according to users (Getty Images)

1.Rome, Italy

The Italian capital was ranked first in the TripAdvisor ranking. A recognition for this city which, in addition to a huge open-air museum, is the best gastronomic destination in the world, according to Internet users.

After being wowed by the Colosseum and Pantheon, tossing a coin into the Trevi Fountain, and spending an afternoon shopping on Campo de Fiori or Via Veneto, sit down for a plate of fresh pasta or one pizza in a typical trattoria and end with a delicious ice and one cappuccino.

2. Crete, Greece

The scent of fresh vegetables, he olive oil, there spicy meat and yogurt they intoxicate all visitors who decide to taste the real Cretan gastronomy.

The heart of Cretan cuisine is made up of fresh and natural foods, usually in season. Traditional cuisine underwent a significant change when, in the 1960s, the quality of life of its inhabitants improved and more meat and eventually animal products were incorporated into their diet.

3. Hanoi, Vietnam

An ancient culture and at the same time a place of convergence of population flows, Hanoi is renowned for its unique cuisine, which has both the distinctive features of an ancient city and the richness of being a convergence of culinary traditions. Regions.

Various Hanoi dishes have become famous around the world, such as No (Spring Rolls), Pho there Cha Ca (fried fish).

4. Florence, Italy

The gastronomy of Florence is characterized by an unmistakable influence from the Tuscan region, where traditional ingredients such as game meat, legumes, mushrooms, almonds and olive oil which are used to result in exquisite dishes considered one of the best in gastronomy.

The best-known typical dish is the Florentine steak. It is excellent grilled beef, very thick and abundant. It is surely the second most famous dish in all of Italy. Moreover, in Tuscany the meat is very good, like the peposo, beef cooked with garlic, wine and lots of black pepper.

5. Paris, France

The city of light and love brings together all that France can offer in a capital where a gastronomy has been created that has eclipsed the whole world and laid many foundations for today’s cuisine. Since the cheeses which are spread over its entire geography and can be enjoyed in the restaurants of the capital or even in its interesting bistros Paris is one of the major names in European confectionery, with the rum baba as one of the most iconic desserts.

its famous liver and its many duck recipes, its delicious crepes. The sweet Vichyssoise or the beef bourguignon These are dishes that rightly elevate it to this position.

6. Barcelona, ​​Spain

The Catalan capital is not only one of the greatest exponents of tourism in all of Spain, but also has a long list of restaurants where you can taste the most local to the most international cuisines. One of them is Torres Brothers, one of the few three Michelin stars in the country. But there are also plenty of sweets and pastries worth a visit: one of them holds the prize for the best butter croissant in Spain.

Dishes such as escudella, calçots or escalivada, as well as sweets such as panellets or Catalan cream, are among the most famous in this region and its capital.

7. Lisbon, Portugal

There influence of the sea It is a key aspect of Portuguese gastronomy and, in particular, that of Lisbon. The most traditional dishes are not only a tribute to what is harvested on its coasts, but are also strongly linked to the product that grows from the land, creating, on certain occasions, curious recipes from the sea and the mountains.

Since warm green until the cataplanaPortuguese gastronomy, a reflection of its culture and way of life, finds its maximum expression in certain unmissable specialties during a trip to the most western capital of Europe.

8. Naples, Italy

If there is something Naples is known for in the world, it is for inventing one of the most international, simple and delicious foods that can exist: the pizza. However, Naples is not only the mother city of this dish, it is also the mother city of other exquisite dishes.

Humble ingredients from the countryside – like bread, pasta, vegetables and cheese – as well as those from the sea – fish, shellfish and molluscs – gave rise to a Sea and mountain cuisine made with basic but healthy ingredients.

9. New Orleans, USA

The most dynamic city in the state of Louisiana preserves an unparalleled gastronomic treasure, a legendary cuisine revered by writers like Mark Twain, where a melting pot of cultures and blends has developed a festival of dishes for all the senses.

It is important to differentiate the two main cooking styles we found in New Orleans. Although the cajun and the Creole Often used interchangeably, they actually represent different types of cuisine from different cultures and histories.

10. Jamaica

The gastronomy of the island is made up of dishes as exquisite as they are varied, in particular because of the notable influence that African, Chinese, Spanish and British cuisines have had in the preparation of flavors: a sum of influences that have defined an essential synthesis for the best palates.

The basis of Jamaican cuisine is given by the fish, poultry, rice, vegetables, fruits and spices. For all this, it forms a very healthy diet, since fresh food is used.

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