UNVEILING MIDDLE EAST&NORTH AFRICA'S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS FOR 2025 WITH ORFALI BROS BISTRO SECURING THE NO.1 SPOT

  • Orfali Bros BistroinDubaiis named The Best Restaurant in theMiddle East&North Africa2025, sponsored by S.Pellegrino&Acqua Panna, and The Best Restaurant in the UAE
  • The list includes winners from 11 different cities across the MENA region, from Marrakech andBeiruttoRiyadhandManama
  • Omar Shihabof Boca wins the Icon Award andBocais awarded the Sustainable Restaurant Award
  • Tala Bashmiis voted as the winner of the Estrella Damm N.A. Chefs'Choice Award
  • Carmen Rueda Hernandezclaims theMiddle East&North Africa'sBest Pastry Chef Award, sponsored by Valrhona
  • Row on 45inDubaiwins the Highest Climber Award, sponsored by Ceder's, rising 24 spots to No.17
  • Dara Dining bySara AqelinAmmanis the recipient of the Highest New Entry Award, sponsored by Lavazza, after landing at No.18

ABU DHABI, UAE,Jan. 29, 2025/PRNewswire/ -- The culinary stars of the restaurant world converged in the UAE capital ofAbu Dhabithis evening for the fourth edition of theMiddle East&North Africa's50 Best Restaurants awards, sponsored by S.Pellegrino&Acqua Panna. Hosted in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism -Abu Dhabi(DCT), the event honoured the region's 50 best restaurants, withOrfali Bros Bistrocrowned No.1 for the third consecutive year.

Middle East& North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 unveiled with Orfali Bros Bistro reigning as the No.1 restaurant in the region

Founded in 2021 by Syrian-born brothers Mohammad, Wassim, andOmar Orfali, Orfali Bros Bistro seamlessly blends Aleppian heritage withDubai'sdynamic dining scene. Following its ranking on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2023 list at No.46, this accolade cements the restaurant as a global culinary powerhouse.

Trèsind Studio inDubairetains the No.2 spot and is followed byDubai's Kinoyaat No.3 andKhufu'sinCairoat No.4, which is also named The Best Restaurant inEgypt. The full 1-50 list is availablehere.

William Drew, Director of Content for MENA's 50 Best Restaurants, says:"We are delighted to recognise Orfali Bros Bistro again as the No.1 restaurant in the MENA region. Its enduring success is a testament to the talent and passion of the Orfali brothers, whose dedication has earned them a loyal following both locally and internationally. We are also excited to see restaurants from 11 cities represented on this year's list, showcasing the rich variety of cuisines across the region."

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