(Decanter) - The Lonely Planet Ultimate Eatlist has ranked what its contributors and editors believe are the top 500 food experiences on the planet.

The guide asked its food writers, bloggers and staff members to list their best favourite gastronomic moments.

With this list, the panel of Lonely Planet food editors along with chef and TV presenter Adam Liaw and food blogger Leyla Kazim evaluated choices. They took into consideration factors such as the taste of the dish, its cultural importance, and the special atmosphere of the location, the guide said.

San Sebastián is a gastronomic hotspot, but it was the local delicacy of Pintxos took gave it the top spot.