The Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025: the list revealed

Rachael Hogg - 28/01/2025

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The list of the Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, is here. Explore this year’s ranking and start planning your next culinary adventure.

Discover the list of incredible restaurants that make up the Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025. In 11 cities and eight countries across the region, these creative dining destinations showcase the spirit and depth of the MENA region.

No.50 Niri – NEW ENTRY
Abu Dhabi
@niriabudhabi 
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Founded by Imad Obeid in 2021, homegrown Japanese restaurant Niri offers cuisine, service and design that is kept clean and seemingly simple. Part yakitori restaurant, part sushi counter and part highball bar, the stylish space in Abu Dhabi’s Mamsha Al Saadiyat district seeks to remove boundaries, titles and formality.

No.49 Myazu – RE-ENTRY  
Riyadh
@myazusaudi 
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Myazu marries traditional techniques with contemporary culinary creativity to bring dishes full of texture, aroma and vibrant flavours to the table. It’s also the flagship restaurant of well-travelled Scottish chef Ian Pengelley. The menu is cleverly curated, consisting of Japanese fan favourites that clearly understand the local market, but also seeks to push the envelope of gastronomic craftsmanship using the finest ingredients.

No.48 La Grande Brasserie by Hélène Darroze – NEW ENTRY
Marrakech
@royalmansourmarrakech 
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Head into the palatial Royal Mansour Marrakech hotel to find La Grande Brasserie by Hélène Darroze. With French-style service, in-room carving, flambéing, a scaling bench, bread trolley and signature crockery, it’s like being transported back to the spirit of the great Parisian brasseries. Darroze’s menu is a happy marriage of French culinary heritage and Moroccan flavours, with a spotlight on seasonal produce. Don’t miss the roast chicken Sunday lunch.

No.47 Reif Kushiyaki Cairo – RE-ENTRY
Cairo
@reifkushiyakiegypt 
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Cairo’s Reif Kushiyaki is the first franchise of the Dubai-born, Japanese-inspired outlet for skewered grills – ‘kushi’ being the Japanese word for skewers. The brainchild of Reif Othman, the restaurant is an ode to robatayaki, a century-old fireside cooking technique popularised by fishermen in the north of Japan. But in the Egyptian capital, it's a family affair: everyone is welcome.

No.46 Le Petit Cornichon – NEW ENTRY
Marrakech
@legrandcornichon 
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Le Petit Cornichon masterfully blends the effervescent charm of a bistro with the artistry of high gastronomy thanks to the vision of chef-owner Erwann Lance. Meticulous about freshness and flavour, he crafts menus around the finest local, seasonal ingredients, ensuring each dish is creative and rooted in tradition and innovation. With its sun-splashed interior and lushly planted terrace for al fresco dining, plus an exceptional wine list, it’s a must-do in Marrakech.

No.45 Smoked Room – NEW ENTRY
Dubai
@smokedroom.dubai 
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Already dominant in Madrid's dining scene, globally renowned chef Dani García brought his Smoked Room concept to Dubai in January 2024. Located on The Palm Jumeirah in the St. Regis Gardens dining hub, it follows in the footsteps of its Madrid counterpart in terms of concept and quality. A restaurant within a restaurant, the space is located towards the back of fire-forward steakhouse, Leña. It’s set in a dark, atmospheric room comprising 14 seats arranged around a semicircular counter.

No.44 Le Golfe – NEW ENTRY
THE BEST RESTAURANT IN TUNISIA
La Marsa
@legolfe.restaurant 
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Le Golfe opened in 1955 in the coastal town of La Marsa, around 30 minutes from Tunisia’s capital. Originally named Le Cabanon, the restaurant has become a mainstay of La Marsa’s dining scene in the half-century since, thanks to its sun-soaked Mediterranean plates served to the backdrop of a stunning panorama of sea and golden sands.

No.43 Cut by Wolfgang Puck         
Manama
@cutbahrain 
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One of seven Cut by Wolfgang Puck restaurants worldwide, the Bahrain outpost of the chain founded by the eponymous Austrian-American chef and restaurateur is located at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay. The modern American steakhouse serves up premium cuts and 180-degrees views of Manama. Philadelphia-born Brian Becher is at the helm, having worked at Wolfgang Puck American Grille at the Borgata Hotel in Atlantic City for six years.

No.42 Baron
Beirut
@eat.drink.baron 
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It’s a fun, unfussy venue hidden in the fashionable streets of the artsy Armenian Mar Mikhael sector in Beirut. Baron is sustainability-focused and prides itself on sourcing ingredients from local markets, farmers and fishers. The vibe is cosy at this intimate spot, and the best seats in the house are at the bar, where you can watch the team at work in the open kitchen.

No.41 TakaHisa – NEW ENTRY
Dubai
@takahisa_dubai 
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Probably the closest you’ll get to a true Japanese experience without leaving the UAE, TakaHisa is located at the Banyan Tree Dubai on Bluewaters Island. The restaurant is led by wagyu master chef Hisao Ueda and sushi master Takashi Namekata. Offering both an a la carte menu and an omakase option, the best experience is had at the counter.

No.40 Sachi Giza
Giza
@sachirestaurants 
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Sachi’s follow-up outlet to its first location in Cairo city centre turns up the volume in almost every sense. A double-height ceiling with mezzanine seating, a large outdoor bar and a show kitchen support strides made in the menu. With the benefit of consult chef Reif Othman’s culinary vision, the menu introduced occidental flavours while staying true to the core pillars of sharing, family and comfort that defines the food at all Sachi outlets.

No.39 Aseeb – NEW ENTRY
Riyadh
@aseeb.najd 
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Everything about the arrival at Aseeb feels grand: the building in Alyasmin is palatial, the doors are colossal and the foyer is huge. But while it may feel imposing, the dining experience is anything but. Husband-and-wife team Abu and Umm Saud wanted to open a restaurant that accurately represents and showcases Najdi cuisine and culture, with a number of Najd specialities on the menu.

No.38 LPM Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
@lpmabudhabi 
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Having celebrated its seventh anniversary in October 2024, LPM Abu Dhabi is truly engrained in the city’s culinary tapestry. Not an easy feat in the capital’s often fickle dining scene, the restaurant has found success by staying true to its roots while evolving to meet the demands of its guests and finding a sweet spot between tradition and innovation with its classic Mediterranean fare. 

No.37 Mimi Kakushi
Dubai
@mimikakushi 
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Located at the Four Seasons Dubai Jumeirah Beach Restaurant Village, Mimi Kakushi is a sleek, stylish space serving contemporary Japanese cuisine. Not just a place to see and be seen, the culinary offering goes beyond the usual dishes that diners in Dubai have come to expect from a lifestyle concept. Head chef Vladimir Kim brings 25 years of experience to his role, presenting a diverse skillset from fiercely traditional dishes to show-stopping platters.

No.36 13C Bar in the Back
Amman
@13cwine 
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A sommelier, a winemaker and a wine trader joined forces with a restaurateur to create 13C Bar in the Back, which offers a ‘highly interactive food-and-wine pairing experience’ to complement their wine shop and tasting room. The team believes wine is best enjoyed with good food and friends, so it has created an environment that is welcoming, fun and conducive to wine tasting.

No.35 +61
Marrakech
@plus61marrakech 
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Cassandra Karinsky and Sebastian de Gzell bring a dash of Sydney-style, casual dining to the Red City’s fashionable Gueliz neighbourhood. They have not only created a great place to eat, but also a gathering spot for locals to bond alongside expats and regular visitors. A true bastion of the community, it is the place to connect and reconnect with friends old and new, while enjoying great food.

No.34 Izakaya           
Cairo
@izakayacairo 
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Izakaya’s menu is a faithful representation of what Nikkei cuisine is known for: texturally complex Japanese-Peruvian preparations with layers of flavour. The restaurant has made an indelible impression on the cosmopolitan culinary landscape of Cairo. Under the direction of chef Martin Rodriguez, the kitchen sources ingredients from local suppliers and explores preparations that extract the intended flavour and texture for the dishes.

No.33 Dinner by Heston Blumenthal – NEW ENTRY
Dubai
@dinnerbyhbdubai 
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Heston Blumenthal’s foray into the Middle East, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, made its debut in May 2023 on the second floor of Dubai’s Atlantis The Royal hotel. On arrival, diners encounter a panelled room embellished with animal sculptures, before passing through a concealed sliding door into the main dining room and show kitchen. The menu at Dinner comprises modern versions of dishes from the last 500 years.

No.32 Sesamo
Marrakech
@royalmansourmarrakech 
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Globally renowned chef Massimiliano Alajmo brings the culinary delights of Italy to beguiling Marrakech with his restaurant, Sesamo. Both local ingredients and imported Italian delicacies are spun into gold by chef Riccardo Barni. Found in the chic Royal Mansour Marrakech hotel, Sesamo’s low-hanging lamps, velvet curtains and sleek white tablecloths create a glamourous yet comfortable atmosphere.

No.31 Lunch Room
Riyadh
@lunchroomksa 
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Self-described as ‘the first brunch room destination’, Lunch Room opened its doors in Riyadh in November 2022 to much fanfare, and has attracted a crowd of loyal diners with reservations usually fully booked weeks ahead. With an intention to create a space the encourages communal dining, the restaurant has managed to stand out in a city overrun with trendy brunch and breakfast spots.

No.30 Kuuru
Jeddah
@kuuruksa 
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Part of the well-established Leylati Group, Kuuru has rapidly established itself on the Saudi culinary scene. A prime proponent of Nikkei cuisine, born of Japanese migrants in Peru, it is apt that Kuuru finds itself in a city that celebrates its cultural diversity, stemming from the immigrants that found their way to Jeddah and made it their home.

No.29 Marmellata Bakery – NEW ENTRY
Abu Dhabi
@marmellatalove 
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A pizzeria that isn’t New York or Napoli-inspired, Marmellata Bakery is 100% Abu Dhabi in its DNA. The charming, no-reservations restaurant located in the UAE capital’s waterfront Souk Al Mina, has become a real hub for pizza lovers, with customers lining up hours before opening time to ensure they secure a coveted slice. The off-menu selection is robust but runs out early.

No.28 11 Woodfire
Dubai
@11woodfire 
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Fire is the theme of this concept, where diners are likely to find dishes infused with the scents of hickory or pine. Ingredients are of the highest quality, with equal footing given to meat, seafood and vegetables on the menu. Must-try dishes include the wagyu burger (smothered in gouda cheese and sriracha) and the burnt cheesecake made with goat’s cheese.

No.27 Sachi Cairo
Cairo
@sachirestaurants 
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Named after his children, Ayman Baky opened the original Sachi – which translates as ‘child of joy’ – in 2014 as a reservation-only restaurant, a concept unheard of in Cairo at the time. With a menu rooted in family dinners, comfort food is the star, given thoughtful delivery and served in a space curated for gatherings of friends, family and loved ones.

No.26 21 Grams
Dubai
@21grams.dubai 

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Flying the flag for Balkan fare in multi-cultural Dubai, 21 Grams is a true labour of love for its founder, Stasha Toncev. Not only has she established a substantial and loyal fanbase for a previously unrepresented cuisine, but she is also one of the few high-profile women restaurateurs in the city. The menu features traditional dishes Toncev grew up eating, plated in a contemporary way.

No.25 Gaia
Dubai 
@gaia__dxb 
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Launched by well-known Dubai-based chef Izu Ani in 2018, Gaia is frequented by many a celebrity – from sheikhs to film stars and more. With a buzzing atmosphere no matter what day of the week, the restaurant oozes a relaxed Mediterranean mood. Its taverna-esque atmosphere with natural white tones paired with monochrome artwork on the walls makes it stand out.

No.24 Kazoku
Cairo
@kazokuegypt 
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Located in the upscale neighbourhood of New Cairo, east of the Nile, Kazuko offers delicately prepared contemporary Japanese cuisine to its increasingly discerning clientele. The menu, designed by acclaimed chef Reif Othman and executive chef Mostafa Gabr, boasts a serious selection of sushi and sashimi, as well a range of fantastic hot dishes.

No.23 LPM Dubai
Dubai
@lpmdubai 
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LPM is a grande dame of the Dubai culinary scene, having first opened its doors more than a decade ago. The fact it is still hard to reserve a table at is testament to its consistency – you’re guaranteed quality ingredients, tried-and-tested recipes, staff that make you feel like a regular (even if you’re not) and great people-watching.

No.22 La Grande Table Marocaine – THE BEST RESTAURANT IN MOROCCO
Marrakech
@royalmansourmarrakech 
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Before the Royal Mansour, Moroccan fine dining rarely stretched beyond much-loved but ubiquitous fare – the same cooked salads, tagines and couscous you’d find anywhere, albeit in a spectacularly lavish setting. Then came La Grande Table Marocaine, where executive chef Karim Ben Baba and his team reimagined Moroccan food as we know it.

No.21 Zooba (Zamalek)
Cairo
@zooba 
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In 2012, when the world was at the precipice of a street food revolution, nobody was talking about Egypt. For Egyptian-American businessman Chris Khalifa, it was essential to bring his home country into the conversation. In partnership with Moustafa Elrefaey, who trained in the US before returning to Egypt, Khalifa opened Zooba in 2012 to bring a refined take on street food that plays with colour and flavour.

No.20 Sufra
Amman
@sufrarestaurant.jo 
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Sufra is in an early 20th-century villa in one of Amman’s oldest and most charming neighbourhoods. The vibe is homey, laid-back and welcoming. Enjoy sitting in one of its cosy rooms, on the open-air terrace, or in the charming garden by the Damascene fountain. You can’t miss the vitrine-style bakery, where you can watch freshly baked puffy pittas emerging from the oven.

No.19 Zuma
Dubai
@zumadubai 
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Where Japan shows restraint, Zuma offers excess. It essentially takes the technique and study associated with Japanese food and splices it with glitz and glamour from the West to rip-roaring success. Ingredients are of unimpeachable quality across the board, and the huge team of chefs are some of the most skilled practitioners of Japanese and Asian cookery.

No.18 Dara Dining by Sara Aqel – NEW ENTRY
Highest New Entry Award 2025, sponsored by Lavazza
Amman
@dara.dining 
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Set in a lovingly restored villa in the heart of Amman, Dara Dining by Sara Aqel offers its guests Mediterranean flavours and wines from regional producers with community-driven values. The light-filled space comprises both a wine shop and a restaurant surrounded by a lush garden. Dara, which means ‘home’ in Arabic, was born from the vision of its co-founders, Lana Alamat, Maher Mouasher and chef Sara Aqel.

No.17 Row on 45 – Highest Climber Award 2025, sponsored by Ceder’s
Dubai 
@rowon45dubai 
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Acclaimed British chef Jason Atherton has made a triumphant return to Dubai’s culinary scene with a tasting menu concept inspired by decades of professional culinary experiences, as well as his personal travels. The dining experience, accommodating only 22 people at a time, is broken into three acts and enjoyed across three different spaces in the restaurant.

No.16 Marble – THE BEST RESTAURANT IN SAUDI ARABIA
Riyadh
@marblecuisine 
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Marble began life as a makeshift wooden stall on Prince Turki Road in 2018. Owners Abdulrahman Alsowailem and Meshal Alakeel built enough of a loyal following that they opened their own restaurant two years later and have been serving solid dishes ever since. Simple ingredients are treated with love, meaning Marble has maintained the quality of its steak, whether served roadside or in a more upscale restaurant.

No.15 Bait Maryam
Dubai
@bait.maryam 
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Salam Dakkak opened Bait Maryam in Dubai’s residential Jumeirah Lakes Towers district in 2017. Bait means ‘home’ in Arabic and Maryam is a tribute to the chef’s mother and inspiration behind the restaurant. Touches of home are everywhere, from the wooden tables, vintage crockery and traditional ceramic tiles to the warm, familial service. Plus, of course, the food. 

No.14 3 Fils
Dubai
@3.fils 
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3 Fils was the first-ever venue to be bestowed the title of The Best Restaurant in Middle East & North Africa in 2022. Its winning combination of Asian fusion dishes, an unflashy and unlicensed venue and super-casual dining style have transformed it into one of the most sought-after places to eat in all the MENA region.

No.13 Alee
Amman
@aleebyali 
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Chef Ali Ghzawi’s story begins in his mother’s home with his deep love for her cooking. His dishes are inspired by the everyday recipes he grew up eating, transformed into memories on a plate. The food is simple, flavourful, nostalgic yet modern. Expect modern Levantine flavours with playful textures that engage diners with every bite.

No.12 Boca
Dubai
@bocadubai 
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Founded in 2014 and headed by restaurateur and sustainability thought-leader Omar Shihab, Boca is a homegrown, DIFC-based restaurant serving modern Spanish-inspired cuisine. Flying the flag for sustainability and local produce, Boca was one of the first restaurants in Dubai to serve UAE-grown Dibba Bay oysters. The team works with several local farms to source produce and has strong relationships with desert foragers.

No.11 Fakhreldin
Amman
@fakhreldinrestaurant 
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Traditional and elegant, this bustling restaurant is a favourite for family celebrations, business dinners and is a mandatory stop for any guests from out of town. Enjoy your meal in one of the light-filled rooms in the winter, but make sure to book your table in the lush Levantine garden in the summer, to enjoy your meal under the stars.

No.10 Moonrise
Dubai
@moonrise.xyz 
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Moonrise is arguably the hottest reservation ticket in a city replete with exciting new restaurants. The brainchild of Dubai-raised chef Solemann Haddad, it offers just 12 seats per twice-nightly sitting, where diners witness the plating of each dish in the eight-course tasting menu at touching distance from the small but well-drilled team.

No.9 Em Sherif – THE BEST RESTAURANT IN LEBANON
Beirut
@emsherifrestaurant 
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As the quintessential Lebanese dining experience, Em Sherif offers guests a taste of traditional home cooking in a truly opulent setting designed to make you feel like you could be eating food served at the chef’s own kitchen table. Glittering chandeliers, lavish textiles in rich shades of pink and deep blue and live Arabic music perfectly complement the endemic produce from across the country.

No.8 Shams El Balad – THE BEST RESTAURANT IN JORDAN
Amman
@shamselbalad 
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Shams El Balad started as a small flower shop focused on design and sustainability. Over the course of a few years, it evolved into something quite unique: a family-run cultural space, concept store and charming restaurant serving food that is creative, seasonal and homey. The menu was interesting from the start, as it focused on serving traditional seasonal dishes people were not used to eating outside home.

No.7 Jun's
Dubai
@junsdubai 
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While the word ‘fusion’ can strike fear in the hearts of many a gourmet, this melding of North American, Indian and East Asian flavours somehow seems to work. The menu almost feels like a smorgasbord of the chef’s life so far, but it all blends into a cohesive package. The restaurant is located on prime real estate with stunning views of the Burj Khalifa.

No.6 Fusions by Tala – THE BEST RESTAURANT IN BAHRAIN
Manama
@fusionsbytala 
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Tala Bashmi is the young, dynamic Bahraini chef who is helping reinvigorate Middle Eastern cuisine. At the dining space in Manama’s iconic five-star Gulf Hotel Bahrain, she fuses childhood memories with traditional dishes and a strikingly contemporary style. After 10 years, Bashmi announced she is stepping away from her role heading up the restaurant. It will now be called Fusions, with a new chef pending confirmation.

No.5 Ossiano – Art of Hospitality Award 2025
Dubai
@ossianodubai 
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Guests enter Ossiano via a dramatic sweeping staircase that descends to a dining room situated almost inside an enormous aquarium. Despite such a theatrical setting, it’s actually the exquisite dishes on the tasting menu that leave the most lasting memory, aided by beautifully choreographed service. At the end of 2024, chef Grégoire Berger left Ossiano to spend time with his family and work on a new project. A replacement chef has not yet been announced.

No.4 Khufu's – THE BEST RESTAURANT IN EGYPT
Cairo
@khufusrestaurant 
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Within the perimeter of the Giza Pyramid Complex and with an immediate and unobstructed view of the last remaining ancient wonders of the world, Khufu’s offers its guests a millennial take on a cuisine that stretches back millennia. Executive chef Mostafa Seif has been given a platform from which to display his appreciation of his culinary roots and the rural cuisine of his upbringing.

No.3 Kinoya
Dubai
@kinoya.ae 
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At Kinoya, it’s all about ramen and izakaya, but Neha Misra’s speciality is the former. After all, thousands of people have watched on her social platforms as she makes noodles from scratch. Visiting Kinoya gives you the opportunity to try the shio paintan ramen with its signature rich, creamy chicken broth. As well as Misra’s ramen dishes, you can find an array of classic Japanese izakaya snacks on the menu.

No.2 Trèsind Studio
Dubai
@tresindstudio 
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From humble beginnings in a backroom of its sister restaurant, Trèsind, Himanshu Saini has steered Trèsind Studio to its current position as one of the world’s most renowned Indian restaurants in less than a decade. Rather than the often-employed blanket approach to India’s cuisine, Saini and his team guide diners through a nuanced yet approachable exploration of 17 dishes that tell the story of the country’s rich and diverse cultural, agricultural and religious heritage.

No.1 Orfali Bros Bistro – THE BEST RESTAURANT IN THE MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA 2025, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna
THE BEST RESTAURANT IN THE UAE
Dubai
@orfalibros_bistro  
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The Orfali brothers from Aleppo, Syria, have created a genuinely unique dining experience in multi-cultural Dubai, guiding their unpretentious bistro to the top of the Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants ranking for the third consecutive year. Opened in 2021, the impact of Orfali Bros Bistro during its short lifetime to date cannot be underestimated.

Big brother Mohammad is the head chef, leading voice and energetic guiding force in this family affair. A veteran TV cook and restaurant chef in the Middle East, he has taken ingredients, techniques, traditions and influences from across the world and used them to create his own take on Arabic cuisine. While he runs the main kitchen, his two younger brothers, Wassim and Omar, hover one storey above in their own pastry world. Both are classic pâtissiers in the French mould, but with contrasting approaches, leading to a stellar selection of pastries, buns, éclairs and desserts that pepper the menu.

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