The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort at Costa Navarino, welcomes on August 7 the acclaimed Chef Tala Bashmi, who has been named “Best Female Chef in the Middle East & North Africa” by the 50 Best Restaurants in 2022 and is one of the most innovative female voices in contemporary cuisine on the Gulf Peninsula.
This unique culinary experience draws inspiration from the Messinian land and its exceptional raw materials, which Chef Tala Bashmi from Bahrain utilizes with creative innovation. With a deep knowledge of her local cuisine and influences from her international journey, she interprets tradition in a contemporary way, creating a menu that honors the roots of Mediterranean culture and the countries of the Gulf.
Tala Bashmi recently won the “Estrella Damm N.A. Chefs’ Choice Award 2025” at the MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards, as well as the “Three Knives” distinction at The Best Chef Awards 2024, and is a Gastronomy Ambassador at the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
Gastronomy at Costa Navarino is based on fresh ingredients and a deep commitment to authentic, quality cuisine, highlighting the richness of the local gastronomic tradition. In more than 40 dining venues, guests can discover Mediterranean and international flavors, traditional recipes and the unique identity of the Messinian land.
