Greek cuisine tops the world in Taste Atlas rankings

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Greek cuisine has claimed the top spot in the 2024 Taste Atlas “100 Best Cuisines in the World” Awards, surpassing culinary giants like Italy and Spain. Scoring an impressive 4.6 out of 5, Greece edged out Italy (4.59/5), Mexico (4.52/5), and Spain (4.5/5). This recognition marks a major milestone for Greece, which ranked third in last year’s awards.

Taste Atlas, an online platform dedicated to traditional dishes and local ingredients, evaluates cuisines based on expert reviews, authentic recipes, and nearly half a million user ratings. This year’s rankings incorporated 477,287 valid reviews across 15,478 dishes.

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The global admiration for Greek flavors is evident, with the cuisine rated highest in countries like the Netherlands (4.7/5), Germany (4.5/5), and the United States (4.4/5).

Among Greece’s culinary treasures, Aegina’s pistachios (Fystiki Aeginas) took the spotlight with a stellar 4.8/5 rating, celebrated as the world’s best pistachios. Also highly ranked were Finiki Lakonias olive oil (4.8/5), Kalamata olive oil (4.8/5), and Fava Santorinis (4.7/5), a signature dish from Santorini.

This honor elevates Greece’s global reputation as a gastronomic destination.

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