Tuju is a restaurant in São Paulo, Brazil, led by chef Ivan Ralston.
It is No. 16 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2026, and holds three MICHELIN stars.
Who leads the kitchen
- Ivan Ralston, Executive chef and owner since 2014 (source, 18 September 2026)
Standing over time
| List | Year | Standing |
|---|---|---|
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2026 | No. 16 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2025 | No. 70 (source) |
| MICHELIN Guide | 2026 | Three Stars (source) |
The restaurant
Seasonal Brazilian fine dining, with menus built around foraged ingredients, sustainably sourced seafood and reimagined meat dishes. (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.
Also in São Paulo
Checked 10 November 2026. Corrections are welcome at press@theluxuryofattention.com.