The French government has created an algorithm that ranks the world's best restaurants - here are the top 23

This restaurant in France's Rhône-Alpes region has been run by the Troisgros family since 1930. The three Michelin-starred restaurant is currently led by head chef Michel Troisgrois, and his wife, Marie-Pierre.

The family is famous for being key players in the "nouvelle cuisine" movement, where presentation is key. This dish, called "rotten milk" and served with white truffle shavings, is a perfect example.

Kyoto's Kitcho Arashiyama decorates its delicate sushi dishes according to the season. It may not have made it into the top 20, but with a score of more than 98% in La Liste's ranking, it is one of the most prestigious restaurants in Japan.

Beijing has a strong reputation for fine dining, and the restaurants inside the Hong Kong Jockey Club made it into the top 20 based on reviews on Google, Tripadvisor, and the World Federation of Chinese Catering Industry. Its main restaurant, Beijing Oi Suen, features delicacies from Beijing, Shanghai, Sichuan and other parts of China.

Lameloise experiments with classic French food like this take on a tarte au citron that uses lemon sorbet, a caramel shell, and a crunchy ganache base.

Schwarzwaldstube in Germany's Black Forest region is the best restaurant in the country, scoring 98.75 in La Liste's ranking. Head chef Harald Wohlfahrt specialises in seasonal fare, like this dessert composed of Black Forest cherries, elderberry wine ice cream, and "fir flavours" – perfect for winter.

Restaurant Martín Berasategui in Spain's Basque region serves dishes like this salad, which is almost too pretty to eat.

L'Ambroisie is one of the best restaurants in Paris, ranking 16th on the list this year. The three Michelin-starred restaurant focuses on classic fine dining, and "an unconditional respect for tradition and elegance" with dishes like this lobster, served with seafood bisque and edible flowers.

Auberge du Vieux Puits is another countryside eatery close to Carcasonne. Here, the emphasis is on traditional French cooking — like this rich beef and carrot dish — with a Michelin-starred execution.

Two Italian restaurants made it into the top 20, including Da Vittorio. The menu changes with the season, but Da Vittorio's website states that the food isn't just Italian. "The exploration of culinary themes is kept wide-ranging to please all palates."

Dishes like this plate of seafood are regularly updated to keep the menu fresh.

L'Assiette Champenoise is located close to Reims, which is famous for its champagne production. Dishes like this caramelised nectarine with pistachios and ice cream dessert pair perfectly with a chilled Brut.

Régis et Jacques Marcon is a three Michelin-starred restaurant set close to Lyon in the southern French countryside. Dishes like this mushroom broth put an emphasis on locally-sourced ingredients.

Cheval Blanc narrowly missed out on the top 10 this year, but it is still one of the best in Europe. The food — like this pigeon breast with pumkin purée – is beautifully presented.

Joël Robuchon serves classic French cooking in the far east. Menu items like this braised veal "blanquette" are served with finely detailed potato chips.

Restaurant de l'Hôtel de Ville has moved down from its position as La Liste's best restaurant in 2015. The three Michelin-starred restaurant serves stylish takes on fine dining menu items, like this foie gras terrine.

Founded in 1935, Kyubey is one of Tokyo's oldest and best sushi restaurants, and was awarded a Michelin star in 2015. Menu items include classics like sashimi, nigiri and miso soup.

Osteria Francescana is led by head chef Massimo Bottura, and was named the world's best restaurant in the World's 50 Best Restaurants by Restaurant Magazine in 2016. Bottura puts playful twists on traditional Italian food, such as this dish called "Oops, I dropped the lemon tart."

Jean-Georges serves classic restaurant dishes with brave flavour combinations, like this foie gras terrine paired with a strawberry granola.

El Celler de Can Roca is Spain's highest-ranking restaurant. The Catalonian eatery also came out at the top of the World's 50 Best Restaurants list in 2015. The menu features modern-looking dishes made with traditional Spanish ingredients, like this plate of white asparagus with an Iberian consommé.

Chef Alain Ducasse holds a total of 19 Michelin stars, three of which were awarded to his flagship restaurant in Paris' Plaza Athénée hotel. Dishes like this starter of Versailles vegetables are some of the most beautiful plates of food in the city.

Le Bernardin is the best restaurant in America, according to La Liste. The focus here is on refined French food, bold flavour combinations and exotic ingredients. This dessert — a yuzu parfait with sesame seed meringues – is a perfect example.

Kyo Aji is the best restaurant in Asia, but it has no Michelin stars. The sushi shop — which doesn't take reservations from first-time customers — actually rejected three stars after they were awarded them by the Michelin guide.

Kyo Aji only has a one-course menu, where what is served depends on the season and what was available at the market that day.

Guy Savoy is the winning restaurant. With a score of 99.75, it dwarfed the competition to be named the best place to eat on the planet. Guy Savoy, which was awarded its third Michelin star in 2002, serves up fine French food with modern cooking techniques, like this scallop in "cold steam."