The 10 Countries With the Best Food, Ranked by Perception

When it comes to world cuisine, the Italians reign supreme.

Italy has the best food in the world, according to data from the 2016 Best Countries rankings – a characterization of 60 countries based on a survey of more than 16,000 people from four regions.

Whether it's simple spaghetti with meatballs or a complex risotto dish with truffles, Italian cuisine has captured the minds, hearts and stomachs of the entire globe.

Italy claims the No. 1 spot on lists across the Internet, including those by CNN, Ranker, and Thrillist. As the Italian proverb goes, "A tavola non si invecchia," or, "At the table, you don't age."

Rounding out the top five are Spain, France, Mexico and Greece.

Spain boasts jamón ibérico, gazpacho and churros while France brings baguette, escargot and macarons to the table.

Here are the 10 countries with the best food in the world, ranked by perception:

1. Italy
   Best Countries Overall Rank: 13
2. Spain
   Best Countries Overall Rank: 16
3. France
   Best Countries Overall Rank: 8
4. Mexico
   Best Countries Overall Rank: 27
5. Greece
   Best Countries Overall Rank: 26
6. Thailand
   Best Countries Overall Rank: 21
7. Portugal
   Best Countries Overall Rank: 23
8. India
   Best Countries Overall Rank: 22
9. Argentina
   Best Countries Overall Rank: 40
10. Turkey
    Best Countries Overall Rank: 30
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