Dubai bags top spot in Mena's 50 Best Restaurant list

Dubai’s Orfali Bros Bistro has retained the top spot in Mena’s 50 Best Restaurant list.

This was followed by Tresind Studio, Ossiano and Moonrise – all in Dubai – while Cairo’s Khufu rounded out the top five. Dubai’s 3 Fils, which won top honours in 2022, followed by Fakhreldin in Amman, Em Sherif in Beirut, Fusions by Tala in Bahrain and ODC Restaurant in Tel Aviv made the top 10.

Abu Dhabi had two restaurants make the list as new entries this year, with LPM Abu Dhabi at No 39 and Talea by Antonio Guida at No 48.

William Drew, director of content for Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants.said, “Our sincere congratulations go to Orfali Bros Bistro, which sets a new standard in creativity, innovation and food presentation, complemented by an intimate service style.”

“We are equally proud to see restaurants from so many different cities represented on this year’s list, showcasing the abundant diversity of cuisines across the region.”

Last year, 18 of the 50 restaurants listed were from the UAE, while this number has risen to 20 this year.

Six restaurants were chosen from both Israel and Egypt; five from Jordan; three each from Morocco, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia; two from Bahrain; and one each from Qatar and Tunisia.

The restaurants are chosen by a panel of 250 anonymous voters, who can select seven venues each from across the region.