A new international ranking has stirred controversy by placing Cypriot cuisine last among 100 evaluated, prompting discussion about teh merits of global food assessments. The list, compiled by the user-generated food database TasteAtlas, weighs both popular opinion and professional reviews to determine its rankings [[1]]. Despite a rich culinary history influenced by Greek, Turkish, and middle Eastern traditions [[3]], Cyprus received a score of 3.90, raising questions about the representation of Mediterranean cuisine on the world stage.
A new ranking of the world’s cuisines has placed Cyprus at the bottom of a list of 100, while sparking debate among food enthusiasts. The ranking, compiled by TasteAtlas, a comprehensive global food database, is based on user votes and critic reviews.
TasteAtlas recently unveiled its list of the world’s top 100 cuisines for 2025/2026, evaluating everything from traditional dishes to local ingredients. Cypriot cuisine received an average score of 3.90, landing it in the 100th position. The competition for spots within the top ten was particularly close, according to the ranking.
The ranking, which aims to provide a broad assessment of culinary landscapes worldwide, could influence tourism and dining trends. Details about the full list are available here.
