Cape Town restaurant Amare named Africa’s Best New Restaurant 2025
Amare, Bantry Bay’s elegant Mediterranean coastal restaurant, has been named Africa’s Best New Restaurant 2025 at the World Culinary Awards, held in Italy.
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Cape Town Mediterranean coastal restaurant Amare,has been named Africa’s Best New Restaurant 2025 at the World Culinary Awards, which took place in Italy.
Amare surpassed top contenders from across the continent and the win shines a global spotlight on Cape Town’s exceptional culinary talent.
The Mediterranean restaurant opened its doors last year and has become one of Cape Town’s most celebrated dining destinations.
Arteche Investment, the parent company for Aurum and Amare, expressed its pride in having won awards in their respective genres.
“In less than a year since opening our doors in Bantry Bay, we’ve had the privilege of sharing our love for Mediterranean coastal cuisine, inspired by the sun-drenched flavours of France, Greece, Italy, Portugal, and Spain, reimagined through a Cape Town lens.
“This recognition is a tribute to our incredible team, our loyal guests, and our city, whose spirit and beauty inspire everything we create.
“Being recognised on a world stage is incredibly meaningful for my family, especially my father who raised me with the motto “always build quality first and the rest will follow. This award is a tribute to our team, our guests and our city,” said Ahsan Darvesh.
The World Culinary Awards are regarded as the ‘Oscars of gastronomy’, they celebrate excellence across the global restaurant and hospitality industry.
Hosted at the Forte Village Resort in Sardinia, the 2025 ceremony honoured world leaders such as Le Calandre (World’s Best Restaurant), Forte Village Resort (World’s Best Culinary Resort), and Italy, crowned World’s Best Culinary Destination.
Winners are chosen through a global voting process by industry professionals and the public.
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