QatarRestaurants

The definitive dining guide to Qatar: Michelin-starred culinary institutions, iconic local bistros, reservation secrets, and must-order signature dishes.

01

Nobu Doha

CUISINE:JAPANESE PERUVIAN
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:BLACK COD MISO

Nobu Doha sits over the water like a bronze shell beside Four Seasons Hotel Doha. Inside, dark timber, curved walls, and low light create a controlled coastal mood. The terrace looks across the Gulf and West Bay towers without losing its calm.

Must Try:Black Cod Miso
02

Hakkasan Doha

CUISINE:CANTONESE
SETTING:ROOFTOP
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:HAKKASAN SIGNATURE PEKING DUCK

Hakkasan Doha sits inside the gardens of The St. Regis, with carved screens, dark timber, and a low-lit terrace wrapped in greenery. The room feels polished but controlled, built for quiet dinners and precise service.

Must Try:Hakkasan Signature Peking Duck
03

Idam By Alain Ducasse

CUISINE:FRENCH MEDITERRANEAN
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:CAMEL ROSSINI

IDAM crowns Doha's waterfront museum, with Philippe Starck interiors framing the city skyline. Dark wood, patterned carpets, and sculptural lighting create a polished, intimate dining room. The mood feels composed and theatrical, without distracting from the plates.

Must Try:Camel Rossini
04

Zuma Doha

CUISINE:CONTEMPORARY JAPANESE
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:SCALLOP MAKI WITH CAVIAR

Zuma Doha pairs dark timber, warm stone, and theatrical open kitchens. Sushi chefs work with precision while the robata grill adds smoke and energy. The room feels polished, intimate, and distinctly metropolitan.

Must Try:Scallop Maki with Caviar
05

La Petite Maison Doha

CUISINE:FRENCH
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:PRAWNS IN OLIVE OIL

Must Try:Prawns In Olive Oil
06

Coya Doha

CUISINE:PERUVIAN
SETTING:INDOOR-MALL
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL-HUB
SPECIALTY:SEA BASS CEVICHE

Must Try:Sea Bass Ceviche
07

Morimoto Doha

CUISINE:JAPANESE
SETTING:INDOOR-MALL
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:SUSHI COUNTER

Must Try:Sushi Counter
08

Carbone Doha

CUISINE:ITALIAN AMERICAN
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:SPICY RIGATONI

Must Try:Spicy Rigatoni
09

Jamavar Doha

CUISINE:INDIAN
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:OLD DELHI BUTTER CHICKEN

Must Try:Old Delhi Butter Chicken
10

Gymkhana Doha

CUISINE:INDIAN
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:ACHARI PANEER TIKKA

Must Try:Achari Paneer Tikka
11

La Mar Doha by Gastón Acurio

CUISINE:PERUVIAN
SETTING:BEACHFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:CEBICHE CLASICO

La Mar sits on the InterContinental Doha beachfront, facing West Bay’s glass towers and water. Inside, pale wood, woven textures, and open light give the room a coastal Lima mood. The pace feels polished, but the table stays relaxed and social.

Must Try:Cebiche Clasico
12

Jiwan

CUISINE:QATARI
SETTING:ROOFTOP
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:SLOW-COOKED LAMB SHOULDER

Jiwan sits high inside the National Museum of Qatar, wrapped in warm wood, soft light, and sea-facing terraces. The room feels calm and precise, with a quiet confidence that matches the museum below.

Must Try:Slow-Cooked Lamb Shoulder
13

Parisa Souq Waqif

CUISINE:PERSIAN
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:SHISHLIK KEBAB

Parisa Souq Waqif feels like a jeweled room inside Doha’s old market. Mirrored walls, painted ceilings, and colored glass turn dinner into a quiet spectacle. The room glows softly, with carved wood, brass lights, and close tables.

Must Try:Shishlik Kebab
14

Alba Doha

CUISINE:ITALIAN
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:WHITE TRUFFLE TASTING

Must Try:White Truffle Tasting
15

Bayt Sharq

CUISINE:QATARI
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:MAJBOOS ANJARIES

Bayt Sharq sits in a restored heritage house near the Corniche. Low rooms, shaded verandas, and a garden courtyard give it the pace of old Doha.

Must Try:Majboos Anjaries
16

Smat Restaurant

CUISINE:QATARI
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:CHICKEN MAJBOOS

Smat pairs contemporary Qatari design with warm textures and refined majlis inspired seating. Aromas of saffron, cardamom, roasted chicken, and fragrant rice shape the dining room.

Must Try:Chicken Majboos
17

Bibo Doha

CUISINE:INTERNATIONAL
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:SIGNATURE BURGERS

Bibo Doha pairs warm lighting and polished interiors with a lively, intimate dining room. Plates arrive with clean presentation, vivid herbs, and carefully balanced textures.

Must Try:Signature Burgers
18

Isaan Doha

CUISINE:THAI
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:GAI YANG

Must Try:Gai Yang
19

Baron Doha

CUISINE:MEDITERRANEAN
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL-HUB
SPECIALTY:CRAB SHRIMP CAPELLINI

Must Try:Crab Shrimp Capellini
20

Shanghai Me Doha

CUISINE:PAN ASIAN
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:KUNG PAO CHICKEN

Must Try:Kung Pao Chicken