Saudi ArabiaRestaurants

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

01

Al Baik

CUISINE:SAUDI
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:QUICK-BITE
SPECIALTY:BROASTED CHICKEN

Must Try:Broasted Chicken
02

Najd Village

CUISINE:SAUDI
SETTING:HIDDEN-GEM
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:LAMB KABSA

It is built like a traditional clay fortress with mud-brick walls and triangular windows. Inside, guests sit on low floor cushions around woven rugs. Oil lamps cast a warm glow across the textured plaster walls.

Must Try:Lamb Kabsa
03

Kuuru

CUISINE:NIKKEI
SETTING:INDOOR-MALL
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:INCA BLACK COD

Must Try:Inca Black Cod
04

Marble

CUISINE:SAUDI GRILL
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL-HUB
SPECIALTY:OPEN FLAME GRILL

Must Try:Open Flame Grill
05

Myazu Riyadh

CUISINE:JAPANESE
SETTING:HIDDEN-GEM
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:MISO BLACK COD

The dining room pairs dark wood latticing with deep blue and gold tones. Curated lighting casts soft shadows over the sleek sushi counter. Warmth from the central robata grill fills the energetic open kitchen.

Must Try:Miso Black Cod
06

The Globe

CUISINE:MODERN EUROPEAN
SETTING:ROOFTOP
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:HIGH TEA SERVICE

This restaurant sits inside a massive golden glass sphere high above the Riyadh skyline. Deep blue carpets and polished brass accents reflect the city lights shining through the glass panels. The quiet dining room offers a panoramic view that changes as dusk settles over the capital.

Must Try:High Tea Service
07

Nozomi Riyadh

CUISINE:JAPANESE
SETTING:INDOOR-MALL
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:BLACK COD

Must Try:Black Cod
08

Lpm Riyadh

CUISINE:FRENCH MEDITERRANEAN
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:ESCARGOTS WITH HERB BUTTER

LPM Riyadh features a bright Belle Epoque dining room filled with colorful modern art. Crisp white tablecloths and fresh lemons on every table create a refined Riviera atmosphere. Warm lighting and polished wood accents make the indoor space feel sophisticated yet welcoming.

Must Try:Escargots with Herb Butter
09

Zuma Riyadh

CUISINE:JAPANESE
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:MISO MARINATED BLACK COD

Must Try:Miso Marinated Black Cod
10

Il Baretto

CUISINE:ITALIAN
SETTING:INDOOR-MALL
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:HANDMADE TRUFFLE PASTA

Il Baretto brings the warmth of a Northern Italian trattoria into the heart of Riyadh. Dark wood panels, soft lighting, and an open kitchen create an intimate room with genuine character. The menu reads like a letter from Milan: handmade pasta, wood-fired breads, and precisely sourced ingredients.

Must Try:Handmade Truffle Pasta
11

Carbone Riyadh

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

Must Try:Spicy Rigatoni
12

Cipriani Riyadh

CUISINE:ITALIAN
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:VANILLA MERINGUE CAKE

Must Try:Vanilla Meringue Cake
13

Em Sherif Cafe Riyadh

CUISINE:LEBANESE
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL-HUB
SPECIALTY:RIZ BI HALIB

Must Try:Riz Bi Halib
14

Mama Noura

CUISINE:ARABIAN
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:QUICK-BITE
SPECIALTY:CHICKEN SHAWARMA

Must Try:Chicken Shawarma
15

Al Romansiah

CUISINE:SAUDI
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:CHICKEN MANDI

Must Try:Chicken Mandi
16

Yaza

CUISINE:SAUDI
SETTING:INDOOR-MALL
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:NAJEL CEVICHE

Must Try:Najel Ceviche
17

Albasali Seafood Restaurant

CUISINE:HIJAZI SEAFOOD
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:GRILLED HAREED

Must Try:Grilled Hareed
18

Joontos

CUISINE:SAUDI
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:OASIS VEGETABLE SHARING PLATES

Must Try:Oasis vegetable sharing plates
19

Tofareya AlUla

CUISINE:SAUDI
SETTING:ROOFTOP
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:KABSA WITH ALULA ORANGES

Must Try:Kabsa with AlUla Oranges
20

Shababik Riyadh

CUISINE:LEBANESE
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL-HUB
SPECIALTY:KNAFEH CHEESE

Must Try:Knafeh Cheese