Top Restaurants in the Middle East and North Africa
The 50 Best has unveiled its 2024 list of the best restaurants in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Look through the gallery and see the region’s other top restaurants, as selected by the 50 Best list group.
1. Orfali Bros Bistro
Crowned the best restaurant in the Middle East and North Africa for the second consecutive year, the Dubai restaurant is “happy” and “honored” with another year at the top of MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants list.
2. Trèsind Studio
Specializing in modern Indian cuisine, the fantastically experimental and highly conceptual restaurant opened in Dubai in 2018. It has just 20 seats and goes all-in on the experiential aspect of fine dining.
3. Ossiano
Located in Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai, the dining room’s main focus is its floor-to-ceiling aquarium. The “tales and travels” tasting menu emphasizes seafood flavors, taking diners on a culinary journey.
4. Moonrise
Helmed by 27-year-old chef Solemann Haddad, Moonrise quickly gained fame on Dubai’s food scene for its limited dining space and a unique blend of Middle Eastern and Japanese-inspired cuisine.
5. Khufu’s
Serving contemporary twists on traditional Egyptian cuisine, Khufu’s provides spectacular views over the Pyramids of Giza.
6. Fakhreldin
This restaurant offers a delightful experience with its generous portions of mezzes and charcoal-grilled meats in a traditional setting.
7. Em Sherif
A family-run restaurant in Beirut, Em Sherif serves up heartfelt traditional Lebanese cuisine with an extensive tasting menu.
8. Fusions by Tala
Featuring a blend of traditional and modern Bahraini cuisine, the restaurant led by chef Tala Bashmi has received acclaim as well as accolades.
9. OCD Restaurant
This Tel Aviv restaurant offers an ever-changing menu of seasonal dishes, showcasing the best of local Israeli culture and produce.
10. La Petite Maison
A standout in Dubai for its vibrant and aromatic Mediterranean dishes. It represents the heart of home cooking and seasonal produce.
