Ouzeri, the Eat Out 1-star restaurant based in the Mother City’s CBD, has much to celebrate after being added to the World’s 50 Best Discovery list. Known for its menu that highlights the food and culinary traditions of Cyprus and Greece, the restaurant made its debut on the list this year. 

“It’s such an honour to be recognised by the World’s 50 Best Discovery list,” says owner Nic Charalambous. “This achievement reflects our dedication to creating an authentic experience for our guests. From our humble beginnings as a pop-up experience to this incredible milestone, it’s really been a journey of passion and perseverance. Thank you to our amazing team, including our head chef Aidan Zieff and business partner Natasha Sideris, as well as everyone who has visited Ouzeri over the last (almost) three years, for making this possible.” 

50 Best Discovery is a highly curated guide to the best restaurants and bars around the world. It operates as an extension of the annual 50 Best rankings of restaurants, bars and hotels, but is not a ranking itself. Voted for by a combination of more than 3 000 Academy members, who are experts on their local restaurants, bars and hotels, only the best of the best make it into the guide.  

More than 500 new venues were added to the guide in February this year, with more than a hundred cities and towns being represented on 50 Best Discovery for the first time, spotlighting even more dining, drinking and travel destinations around the world. 

 

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Ouzeri opened on Wale Street in 2022 and has quickly become a very popular spot in Cape Town, offering a relaxed dining experience and out-of-this-world food that celebrates its Mediterranean roots. The menu changes often to take advantage of the best seasonal ingredients from local suppliers and the chefs combine family recipes and dishes from different parts of Cyprus and Greece to create authentic contemporary plates. 

The restaurant received a star in the Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards 2023 and is a must-visit for everyone visiting or living in Cape Town. To book, visit ouzeri.co.za.