- Orfali Bros Bistro — Dubai, UAE
- Trèsind Studio — Dubai, UAE
- Kinoya — Dubai, UAE
- Khufu’s — Cairo, Egypt
- Ossiano — Dubai, UAE
- Fusions by Tala — Manama, Bahrain
- Jun’s — Dubai, UAE
- Shams El Balad — Amman, Jordan
- Em Sherif — Beirut, Lebanon
- Moonrise — Dubai, UAE
- Fakhreldin — Amman, Jordan
- Boca — Dubai, UAE
- Alee — Amman, Jordan
- 3 Fils — Dubai, UAE
- Bait Maryam — Dubai, UAE
- Marble — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Row on 45 — Dubai, UAE
- Dara Dining by Sara Aqel — Amman, Jordan
- Sachi — Cairo, Egypt
- Coya — Abu Dhabi, UAE
The ranking is based on votes from over 250 culinary experts, including chefs, restaurateurs, and food critics from across the MENA region. Each member of the Academy casts seven votes, with at least two going to restaurants outside their country of residence.
This list reflects the rich diversity of culinary traditions across the Middle East and North Africa, uniting restaurants from various cities and countries — each offering a distinct and memorable gastronomic experience.