3 Lebanese Restaurants Were Just Ranked Among The Best In The MENA
The Middle East & North Africa's 50 Best Restaurants list recognizes the best restaurants across the MENA each year.
This year, three Lebanese restaurants were ranked on the list. All three of which were among the top 20:
#20 Em Sherif, Beirut
Em Sherif
Em Sherif has been making strides across the world in recent years. The owner was also awarded Lebanon's Silver grade Order of Merit by the former President last year.
Last year alone, they opened a location in London's Harrods , a second location in Egypt , and Em Sherif Sea Cafe in Abu Dhabi , UAE.
This year, it won the Art of Hospitality Award .
The list highlighted Em Sherif:
"The quintessential Lebanese dining experience, Em Sherif offers guests a taste of traditional home cooking. Chef Yasmina Hayek’s marathon 30-course dinner of mezze platters, all designed to share, is coupled with her mother and restaurateur Mireille Hayek’s infallible service."
Em Sherif's 20th position is up from last year's 22nd.
You can reach Em Sherif Beirut at +961 70 919 119
#19 Tawlet Mar Mikhael, Beirut
Tawlet Mar Mikhael
Tawlet Mar Mikhael is Lebanon's iconic Souk el Tayeb restaurant.
The list highlighted Tawlet Mar Mikhael:
"Rotating weekly, the menu at Tawlet could include any variety of dishes from all corners of Lebanon. Dozens of women from villages across the country take turns designing menus that showcase their local recipes. The restaurant provides a space for open conversation – about the dishes, traditions, and significance of the food for local communities."
Tawlet Mar Mikhael's 19th position is up from last year's 28th.
You can reach Tawlet Mar Mikhael, in Mar Mikhael Beirut, at +961 70 919 119
#16 Baron, Beirut
The list highlighted Baron:
"Chef Athanasios Kargatzidis’s Baron is a fun, unfussy, locavore neighbourhood joint hidden in the hip streets of artsy Mar Mikhael in Beirut. Eclectic small plates characterise the seasonal sharing-style menu that changes every few days. Heavy on the vegetables, the food is modern and innovative with Mediterranean and Japanese influences."
Baron's 16th position is down from last year's 12th.
You can reach Baron, Mar Mikhael, Beirut at +961 79 179 099
Last year, 5 Lebanese restaurants made the list; Baron, Liza, Em Sherif, Tawlet Mar Mikhael, and Clap.
Full list:
1. Orfali Bros Bistro, Dubai, UAE
2. Tresind Studio, Dubai, UAE
3. Fusions by Tala, Manama, Bahrain (also won Highest Climber Award)
4. Ossiano, Dubai, UAE (also won the Highest New Entry Award)
5. 3 Fils, Dubai, UAE