Khufu’s In Egypt Is An Award-Winning Dining Spot With Modern Egyptian Cuisine And Views Of The Pyramids
When it comes to restaurants with a view, it does not get grander than this.
9 February 2026
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Khufu’s in Egypt marries history, modernity and presents culinary heritage with an unbeatable view
| Photo credit: The World’s 50 Best Media Centre
Khufu’s in Egypt marries history, modernity and presents culinary heritage with an unbeatable view | Photo credit: The World’s 50 Best Media Centre
The Great Pyramid of Khufu, also known as the Pyramid of Cheops, was constructed around 2570 BC and remains the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. With this timeless monument as its backdrop, Khufu’s in Giza offers a table set at the very edge of history. Named after the pharaoh believed to have commissioned the Great Pyramid, the restaurant is the first dining destination to provide an extraordinary, uninterrupted view of these ancient wonders, a landscape that has shaped human history for over 4,600 years.
Khufu’s has rapidly established itself as a leading dining spot in the region, earning multiple accolades. It was ranked No. 4 on the Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025, received the Resy One to Watch Award at
The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025, and was named a ‘Hidden Gem’ by the La Liste awards. Its reputation extends beyond location, symbolising something significant. In February 2026, it was crowned The Best Restaurant in Egypt 2026 and recognised as The Best Restaurant in the Middle East & North Africa 2026 by The World’s 50 Best.
Architecture That Knows When to Step Back
Designed by acclaimed Egyptian architect Hisham Ghorab of Style Design, Khufu’s has been thoughtfully conceived to honour its extraordinary setting rather than compete with it. Step inside, or out onto the striking terrace, and it becomes immediately clear that its design is a masterclass in restraint, allowing the landscape and the pyramids to remain the true focus. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the pyramids like living artworks, while the sandstone structure and neutral palette blend seamlessly into the surrounding plateau.
Every detail has been carefully considered to avoid distraction. Lighting is subtle and deliberate, with discreet fixtures that cast a warm glow, enhancing the interior without ever detracting from the view. The result is an atmosphere that feels intimate yet monumental; contemporary hospitality set against one of the most breathtaking backdrops on earth. Here, architecture becomes a quiet collaborator, allowing the landscape to lead while modern design gently supports an experience.
Khufu’s Executive Chef, Mostafa Seif
| Photo credit: The World’s 50 Best Media Centre
Khufu’s Executive Chef, Mostafa Seif | Photo Credit: The World’s 50 Best Media Centre
Two Visionaries, A Tribute to Egyptian Cuisine for a Global Stage
Khufu’s represents a seamless convergence between tradition and modernity, a vision realised by Giovanni Bolandrini, founder of Pier88 Group, alongside Executive Chef Mostafa Seif.
Bolandrini’s relationship with Egypt began more than 25 years ago. Drawn in by the country’s intensity, beauty and energy, he sensed early on that there was something meaningful he could build there. After establishing himself in London’s fashion world, he turned his attention to hospitality, opening Pier88 in El Gouna in 2008 before making Cairo his permanent home in 2016.
When the chance to open a restaurant within the Giza Pyramid Complex emerged in 2022, Bolandrini was clear that the concept had to be rooted in Egypt. His intention was to create a space that celebrated local culture and offered both Egyptians and international guests a renewed appreciation for the richness of the country’s culinary traditions.
Two Visionaries, A Tribute to Egyptian Cuisine for a Global Stage
Khufu’s represents a seamless convergence between tradition and modernity, a vision realised by Giovanni Bolandrini, founder of Pier88 Group, alongside Executive Chef Mostafa Seif.
Bolandrini’s relationship with Egypt began more than 25 years ago. Drawn in by the country’s intensity, beauty and energy, he sensed early on that there was something meaningful he could build there. After establishing himself in London’s fashion world, he turned his attention to hospitality, opening Pier88 in El Gouna in 2008 before making Cairo his permanent home in 2016.
When the chance to open a restaurant within the Giza Pyramid Complex emerged in 2022, Bolandrini was clear that the concept had to be rooted in Egypt. His intention was to create a space that celebrated local culture and offered both Egyptians and international guests a renewed appreciation for the richness of the country’s culinary traditions.
The cuisine offers a seamless convergence between tradition and modernity | Photo credit: Khufu’s
The cuisine offers a seamless convergence between tradition and modernity | Photo Credit: Khufu’s
For Executive Chef Mostafa Seif, Khufu’s became the platform his career had been building towards. His path to cooking started far from the world of fine dining, working at his family’s street food cart in rural Egypt. He honed his craft in several acclaimed professional kitchens across Cairo and eventually earned the title of Top Chef Middle East 2018.
Chef Seif’s cuisine remains deeply personal, informed by childhood memories yet open to reinvention. His early conversations with Bolandrini were formative: Bolandrini admitted that his previous encounters with Egyptian food had been limited to overly commercial, heavy renditions, prompting Chef Seif to introduce him instead to the food he grew up eating at home.
At Khufu’s The pyramids’ presence is impossible to ignore: their scale, stillness, and timelessness inspire a profound sense of awe | Photo Credit: Khufu’s
At Khufu’s The pyramids’ presence is impossible to ignore: their scale, stillness, and timelessness
inspire a profound sense of awe | Photo credit: Khufu’s
These discussions ultimately shaped the philosophy behind Khufu’s tasting menus with dishes that respect tradition while being recalibrated for a contemporary dining experience. Rather than attempting to recreate home cooking exactly as it once was, Chef Seif sought a more nuanced approach: preserving the soul, spirit and warmth of Egyptian cuisine while refining it to feel fresher, lighter and more suited for the modern palate.
Tradition, Transformed
The pyramids speak powerfully of the past. Yet, Khufu’s cuisine looks firmly to the future – reinterpreting Egyptian cooking through a contemporary lens while staying true to its heritage. The depth and character of Egypt’s most cherished flavours remain at the heart of the cooking, elevated through refined techniques and exceptional ingredients. From a delicate reimagining of Egyptian street food to more luxurious renditions of iconic dishes, the menu at Khufu’s carries both memory and discovery.
Breakfast plates at Khufu’s feature curated and reinterpreted Egyptian staples | Photo Credit: Khufu’s
Breakfast plates at Khufu’s feature curated and reinterpreted Egyptian staples | Photo credit: Khufu’s
Mornings begin with carefully curated à la carte Egyptian breakfast plates and contemporary interpretations of classic rural dishes, before the restaurant transitions to lunch tasting menus showcasing a vibrant array of salads, spreads and sumptuous mains. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available, reflecting Egypt’s rich plant-based culinary traditions, particularly those rooted in Coptic culture.
Chef Mostafa Seif’s reinterpretation of Koshari, Egypt’s beloved national staple, draws inspiration from his childhood, where boiled eggs were often added for extra protein. He transforms the dish at Khufu’s into a lighter, colder, textural composition featuring quail eggs, crispy chickpeas, fried onions and aromatic spices – a refined yet recognisably Egyptian expression. Elsewhere, the menu journeys through other classic well-loved staples, including Mulukhiyah, an iconic Egyptian soup that Khufu’s serves with a rabbit roulade, a butter-roasted fereek-stuffed king pigeon, as well as baked Mu’ammar rice paired with charcoal-braised smoked beef. A date cake presented in a pyramid-shaped mould offers a playful, poetic nod to the restaurant’s extraordinary surroundings.
The menu also spotlights Egypt’s rich plant-based culinary traditions | Photo credit: Khufu’s
The menu also spotlights Egypt’s rich plant-based culinary traditions | Photo Credit: Khufu’s
More Than a Meal
The pyramids’ presence is impossible to overlook: their size, stillness, and timelessness evoke profound awe. Yet, even the most awe-inspiring space feels incomplete without a human touch – the warmth, care, and presence that animate it. At Khufu’s, this emotional connection is reflected on the plate. Food, ambiance, hospitality, and kindness combine to create something increasingly rare: perspective.
Khufu’s is not merely a restaurant with a view. It is a dialogue between history and modernity, and memory and innovation. It serves as a reminder that Egyptian cuisine, like the civilisation that shaped it, continues to evolve, offering a timeless yet contemporary experience.
Photo Credit: Khufu’s
Photo credit: Khufu’s
Author: Natasha Beh Comerford
With over 15 years of experience in the food and beverage industry specialising in restaurant public relations, marketing and content creation, Natasha Beh Comerford eats and breathes all things culinary. When she’s not discovering Singapore’s hidden gems, you’ll find her experimenting at her stove or kicking back with a good recipe book or two.