A New Zealand restaurant has been named as the ninth best restaurant in the world

New Zealand's number one restaurant can add another title to their collection as they have been named as the ninth best in the world.

Auckland's The Grove has come out very close to the top in TripAdvisor's 2018 Travellers' Choice Restaurants Awards.

The Auckland eatery was beaten out by the French restaurant Au Crocodile that came in at number one and Spain took the next two spots out with Martin Berasategui and El Celler de Can Roca.

The Travellers' Choice Awards honour travellers' favourite dining establishments worldwide, based on the millions of valuable reviews and opinions on TripAdvisor.

Awards were given out based on an algorithm that looked at the quantity and quality of reviews that the restaurants received over a 12-month period.

"Millions of diners worldwide rely on TripAdvisor to discover their perfect culinary experience. The 2018 Travelers' Choice restaurant winners are what diners consider the best-in-class, and we hope these leaders in hospitality will inspire others to try something new," said Bertrand Jelensperger, senior vice-president for TripAdvisor Restaurants.

"Food and dining experiences can often be the main highlight of any trip or an evening out. Luckily, diners can use this list to find the ideal eatery for any occasion – from formal to casual and everything in between."

The Grove was the only New Zealand restaurant that made TripAdvisor's top 25 list.

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They also released a list of New Zealand's top-ranked restaurants, where after The Grove, second place is taken out by Auckland's One Tree Grill, and third Hopgoods in Nelson.

This is followed by Ortega Fish Shack in Wellington (fourth), Jervois Steak House in Auckland (fifth), Rata in Queenstown (sixth), Logan Brown in Wellington (seventh), Mudbrick Vineyard & Restaurant on Waiheke Island (eighth), The Sugar Club in Auckland (ninth), and Masu in Auckland (10th).

Here's the full international list: