Khufu’s Tops the List: Giza Plateau Restaurant Named #1 in MENA for 2026

The 50 Best Restaurants List of Middle East & North Africa made history on February 3, 2026, when it sent an Egyptian-based restaurant to the championship. The Khufu proudly occupies the second position in the shadow of the Great Pyramids making it officially the best place to eat in the region. This monumental achievement highlights a significant shift in the regional culinary landscape, as the Giza Plateau restaurant surpassed prestigious competitors from Dubai and Beirut. Under the patronage of the Executive Chef Mostafa Seif and founder Giovanni Bolandrini, the restaurant is renowned due to its New Egyptian Cuisine that gives a new breath to the old recipes such as mu’ammar rice and pharaonic duck. Judges applauded the place because of its heartfelt storytelling and superb hospitality which is served in an environment that provides a direct view of one of the seven wonders in the world. To Egypt, the ranking is more than a ranking; it is an international affirmation of its rich history and its fast developing gastronomic image, and Cairo is now on the map of international gourmands to rediscover an unmatched experience of the senses.

Celebrating the #1 in MENA for 2026

The selection of Khufu’s as the #1 in MENA for 2026 marks a breakthrough moment for the local industry. Although the UAE is still a heavyweight with 25 items in the list, the fact that an Egyptian flagship has climbed the top positions of the frequency proves the increased variety of the Middle Eastern food industry. As travelers flock to the Giza Plateau restaurant named #1 in MENA, they are discovering that Egyptian gastronomy is no longer a hidden gem but a world-class contender defined by innovation, precision, and an unbreakable link to history.

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