The World’s 50 Best Restaurants has unveiled its new list for Middle East and North Africa, recognizing those establishments that lead the hospitality sector across the region.
In the MENA region, The World’s 50 Best Restaurants honored restaurants from 14 cities, with Orfali Bros Bistro scooping the top spot for the second consecutive year. The third edition of the list features the best dining spots in the region, with 13 new entries and two re-entries.
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Established in 2021, Orfali Bros Bistro has garnered a devoted following among Dubai’s culinary enthusiasts as well as international visitors. Offering a dining experience driven by storytelling, the bistro’s menu pays homage to the three Orfali brothers’ Aleppian roots. Thus, blending Middle Eastern themes with Dubai’s multicultural flair. Furthermore, following its recent No.46 ranking on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023 list, this achievement solidifies Orfali Bros Bistro’s position. The restaurant is considered as one of the most distinctive and revered culinary establishments in the MENA region.
The fine-dining Indian restaurant Trèsind Studio in The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, headed by chef Himanshu Saini, claimed the second spot, followed by Ossiano in third place and Moonrise in fourth, both located in Dubai. It is also worth mentioning, that Em Sherif, a widely successful Lebanese homegrown concept, was named the eighth top restaurant. Furthermore, Amman’s culinary gem Fakhreldin grabbed seventh place in the listing.