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Taste Atlas Reveals 2024-25 Top Food Cities

Food is a significant aspect of cultural exploration, with many travelers seeking out destinations known for their unique culinary experiences. In line with this, Taste Atlas, a renowned food and travel guide, has recently revealed its rankings for the Top 10 Best Food Cities in the World for 2024-25. European cities dominate the list, particularly from Italy, while Mumbai in India makes a notable appearance in the top 5, showcasing the global recognition of India’s diverse food culture.

Key Highlights

Italy’s Dominance: Italy stands out with six cities ranked in the Top 10, reflecting the country’s strong culinary influence.
Indian Presence: Mumbai secures 5th place, making it the highest-ranked Indian city on the list, with dishes like Vada Pav capturing international attention.
Global Influence of Asian Cuisine: Alongside Mumbai, Osaka in Japan rounds out the top 10, known for its food culture, particularly Takoyaki.
Culinary Ratings: The rankings are based on over 477,000 ratings for regional and national dishes, highlighting the cities’ culinary excellence.

Rankings and Must-Try Dishes in the Top 10

Naples (Italy) – Pizza Margherita: Ranked 1st with a rating of 4.8.
Milan (Italy) – Risotto alla Milanese: Ranked 2nd with a rating of 4.7.
Bologna (Italy) – Tagliatelle al Ragù: Ranked 3rd with a rating of 4.6.
Florence (Italy) – Bistecca alla Fiorentina: Ranked 4th with a rating of 4.6.
Mumbai (India) – Vada Pav: Ranked 5th with a rating of 4.5.
Rome (Italy) – Spaghetti alla Carbonara: Ranked 6th with a rating of 4.5.
Paris (France) – Crème brûlée: Ranked 7th with a rating of 4.4.
Vienna (Austria) – Zwiebelrostbraten: Ranked 8th with a rating of 4.4.
Turin (Italy) – Agnolotti: Ranked 9th with a rating of 4.3.
Osaka (Japan) – Takoyaki: Ranked 10th with a rating of 4.3.

Indian Cities in the Rankings

Mumbai: Ranked 5th globally with Vada Pav.
Amritsar: Ranked 43rd with Amritsari Kulcha.
New Delhi: Ranked 45th with Butter Chicken.
Hyderabad: Ranked 50th with Hyderabadi Biryani.
Kolkata: Ranked 71st with Rasgulla.
Chennai: Ranked 75th with Dosa.

Summary/Static	Details
Why in the news?	Taste Atlas Reveals 2024-25 Top Food Cities
Top 10 Cities in the List	1. Naples, Italy – Pizza Margherita 2. Milan, Italy – Risotto alla Milanese 3. Bologna, Italy – Tagliatelle al Ragù 4. Florence, Italy – Bistecca alla Fiorentina 5. Mumbai, India – Vada Pav 6. Rome, Italy – Spaghetti alla Carbonara 7. Paris, France – Crème brûlée 8. Vienna, Austria – Zwiebelrostbraten 9. Turin, Italy – Agnolotti 10. Osaka, Japan – Takoyaki
Top Indian Cities	Rank 5 – Mumbai, India – Vada Pav Rank 43 – Amritsar, India – Amritsari Kulcha Rank 45 – New Delhi, India – Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani) Rank 50 – Hyderabad, India – Hyderabadi Biryani Rank 71 – Kolkata, India – Rasgulla Rank 75 – Chennai, India – Dosa