We all know that Minnesota has an incredible food scene. Guy Fieri has been shouting out local legends like Pizzeria Lola and The Nook for years on the Food Network. But landing on a hyper-exclusive list of the top 50 restaurants in North America is a completey different level of bragging rights.
The global dining guide The World’s 50 Best Restaurants just dropped its official 2026 ranking of the top 50 dining experiences across North America. It’s an elite list voted on by hundreds of culinary experts, and only one restaurant in Minnesota made the cut.
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I shared Diane Moua’s incredible story last year. She spent 20 years working in Twin Cities kitchens as an elite pastry chef before deciding to open her own joint. Diane’s Place opened in Northeast Minneapolis in 2024 and immediately blew up…