Greek cuisine has been named the best in the world in a global ranking by the influential food guide TasteAtlas, a major distinction that comes as the country’s peak summer tourist season gets into full swing.
In its closely watched annual list, TasteAtlas placed Greece in the top spot, just ahead of culinary powerhouses Italy and Japan. The ranking is based on hundreds of thousands of user ratings of dishes and food products from around the world.
The guide highlighted not just iconic dishes but also the quality of Greece's raw ingredients, from Fava Santorinis to specific regional olive oils and cheeses, as key to its top ranking.
The honor provides another powerful draw for visitors to Greece, where gastronomy has become an increasingly central part of the travel experience. As millions of tourists arrive for their summer holidays, the ranking reinforces the country's reputation as a premier destination for food lovers.