ROME – Enrico Bartolini, the Italian michelin-starred chef, has entered the rankings of the 100 best restaurants in the world at position no. 85. The world's top 50 restaurants in the world will be unveiled on June 20.

 For the first time, Enrico Bartolini's restaurant at Mudec in Milan enters the ranking at no.85 and is the only Italian restaurant in the positions between 51 and 100 of this global restaurant ranking, while the highest new entry in the 51-100 ranking is Mérito, Lima, at no.59.

 With 21 restaurants in the ranking, Europe gains four new entries: Enrico Bartolini Restaurant in Milan (no.85); Kei in Paris (no.93); Ceto, the latest opening of chef Mauro Colagreco in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin (no.95) and Ricard Camarena Restaurant, located in Valencia (No.96).

 The 51-100 list includes 12 new entries from 11 different cities, from Quito and Panama City to Istanbul and Paris. The 51-100 list includes restaurants from 22 territories on five continents: 15 entrants are from Asia, 21 from Europe, six from North America, five from South America and three from the Middle East and Africa.

 William Drew, Director of Content for The World's 50 Best Restaurants commented: "We are delighted to see so many restaurants from so many new locations enter the rankings this year for the first time. All of the establishments mentioned today have demonstrated exceptional hospitality and represent some of the best dining experiences in the world. We take great pleasure in recognising their achievements and offer heartfelt congratulations to the teams working hard to build and consolidate their success. We look forward to sharing the celebrations at the awards ceremony next 20 June in Valencia.”

 The 51-100 list of the 21st edition of the awards, promoted by S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna, involves restaurants from five continents, and is the result of the votes of 1,080 independent experts from the world of gastronomy, from internationally renowned chefs and journalists to itinerant gastronomes who shape the complete ranking of "The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2023" that will be unveiled in Spain in less than two weeks.

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