Cesar Ramirez

César Ramirez opened his self-titled spot César in New York in July 2024, and within months his razor-sharp precision and globally influenced 13-course tasting menu earned him a spot on the inaugural North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list along with two Michelin stars. A year on, César has climbed 28 spots to reach No.10 on the 2026 ranking. Born in a small town in Mexico City and raised in Chicago, Ramirez draws on his culinary childhood memories and his great-grandmother's Spanish heritage for his seafood-focused menu.