Section B (Hira Street, Ash Shati, Jeddah) — Jeddah has many outstanding burger joints, with Section-B among the best. Developed in 2013, this humble establishment has maintained a home-grown feel over the years, with wooden tables and chairs and no-fuss decor across its two floors. However, what it lacks in elaborate design, it more than […]
Piatto (Ash Shati, Jeddah 23612, Makkah Province) — with an excellent reputation, Piatto has established numerous branches throughout Jeddah, each of which features Italian-piazza-inspired decor. Both the indoor and outdoor seating areas are fitted with cobblestone flooring, lampposts, plenty of greenery and central fountains. Piatto sources its key ingredients straight from Italy, including flour from […]
Papaya Restaurant (Ahmad Al Attas Street, Jeddah) — Papaya might have the most enticing ambience among Jeddah’s restaurants, thanks to its location inside a greenhouse filled with tropical plants – a striking contrast to the desert city outside. Located in the city’s Al-Zahra’a district, Papaya moves seamlessly from day to night; once darkness falls, purple […]
Nozomi Restaurant (Musad Bin Jalawi، As Sulimaniyah, Riyadh 12244) – located in a spectacular new building on Riyadh’s Dabab Street, Nozumi serves contemporary Japanese cuisine in a sharing plate concept (designed to excite the palate, as well as stimulate a relaxing & unique atmosphere). It won accolades from Food & Travel Magazine in its “Best […]
Mondo Restaurant (InterContinental Riyadh Hotel, Al Mutamarat, Riyadh) – located near the InterContinental Hotel’s main outdoor swimming pool, Mondo Restaurant is the its elegant fine dining restaurant (combining the finest of flavors and ingredients from all over the world with sophisticated culinary traditions). The extensive à la carte menu consists of a fusion of several […]
Mirage Chinese Restaurant (Takhassusi Street, Riyadh 12342) — Mirage is the perfect choice for excellent Chinese food here and offers an expansive selection of Chinese dishes with some Taiwanese options. Choices are wide and portions come in sharable sizes, but what makes Mirage even more enticing is its spectacular interior décor: massive aquariums with colorful […]
Lusin Restaurant (Centria Mall, Olaya Street, Riyadh) – this restaurant provides Riyadh diners with something of an unusual experience: the chance to try out authentic Armenian food. Named after the Armenian word for ‘moon’, the restaurant serves an extensive variety of excellent specialties, including possibly the city’s greatest kebab, tasty tabbouleh, and lesser known dishes […]
Hualan (Centria Mall, Olaya Street, Riyadh) — this acclaimed, high-end Chinese restaurant is best known for dishes such as the pumpkin-sauce prawns and wok-fried New Zealand lamb chops. In terms of atmosphere, Hualan is infused with a nature-meets-geometry design scheme. There’s also a terrace overlooking the city’s futuristic skyline, which is perfect for al fresco […]
BOGA Super Foods (King Abdul Aziz Road, corner Abdul Ghani Dada St., Jeddah) — BOGA Super Foods has most likely increased the prevalence of organic food in Saudi Arabia. This home-grown restaurant was begun as a small, local business by entrepreneur Tariq Al-Hussaini, and it now has several branches in Jeddah and more across the […]
Brioché (7882 Ar Rawdah, Jeddah 23433, Makkah Province) — this restaurant opened in 2017 and quickly established itself as a favorite in Jeddah, both for its affordable cuisine and its cozy character. The menu lists a wide range of international food, from Japanese wagyu steak to Italian buffalo mozzarella salad and Mexican tacos, all perfectly […]