Rome claimed the No.1 spot for its culinary supremacy.

Rome claimed the No.1 spot for its culinary supremacy.
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World’s Best Food Destinations in 2022

Tripadvisor has announced the best destinations for food lovers in 2022. Rome claims the No.1 spot for its culinary supremacy.

Every year, the world's largest travel platform reveals the best destinations based on user ratings and reviews. In addition to its usual popular and trending lists, this year, Tripadvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards has ranked the best foodie destinations for 2022, highlighting the most loved spots around the globe.

With more than 13,000 restaurants and an outstanding culinary history, Rome topped the list as the best destination for food lovers. "The city is a real-life collage of piazzas, open-air markets, and astonishing historic sites", Tripadvisor stated.  Rounding the top five are London, Paris, Dubai and Barcelona. Meanwhile, for US travellers, New York's incredible food scene and culinary diversity saw it ranked No. 1.  

Here are the top ten food destinations in 2022, according to Tripadvisor:

  • Rome, Italy
  • London, UK
  • Paris, France
  • Dubai, UAE
  • Barcelona, Spain
  • Madrid, Spain
  • Sao Paulo, Brazil
  • New York, US
  • Bangkok, Thailand
  • Singapore

If the list above doesn't surprise you, there are plenty more cities to spice up your next trip. The Top 25 includes many hidden gems around the world. How about taking a food tour in Istanbul or discovering Cairo, Egypt's ancient city? Cartagena, a beautiful fishing village in Colombia or the “Red City” of Marrakesh can capture your mind and your stomach. 

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