El Celler de Can Roca
This culinary big-timer only just lost its throne as the literal best restaurant in the world. This Girona (In Cataluña, not País Vasco!) restaurant run by three brothers is endlessly lauded for its ability to enhance a deep respect for tradition with a keen urge to innovate. Anyone who has experienced this place for themselves can agree: second place is still pretty damn good.
[Photo via @cellercanroca]