Asador Etxebarri is a restaurant in Axpe, Spain, led by chef Bittor Arguinzoniz.
It is No. 1 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2026.
Who leads the kitchen
- Bittor Arguinzoniz, Chef-owner since 1990 (source, 4 November 2026)
Standing over time
| List | Year | Standing |
|---|---|---|
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2026 | No. 1 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2025 | No. 2 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2024 | No. 2 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2023 | No. 4 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2022 | No. 6 (source) |
The restaurant
Wood-fire Basque grill housed in an 18th-century stone building on the main square of Axpe, in the Atxondo valley. (source)
Context
Every restaurant on the major lists, with its chef and sources, is in who leads the world's best restaurants. What the role involves, and what the best in it say about the work, is set out in the executive chef's role.
Checked 10 November 2026. Corrections are welcome at press@theluxuryofattention.com.