10 Restaurants You Should Try In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Not long ago, Riyadh was an isolated and deserted city. Now, Saudi Arabia’s capital city is a growing tourist destination, where Arab tradition meets imported western culture. We explore the top ten restaurants in this Middle Eastern metropolis.
The Globe
Romantic, with a scenic view and diverse menu, The Globe is Riyadh’s most exclusive fine-dining restaurant, perched atop the Al Faisaliah Tower in a glassy orb. The restaurant is a three-story venue serving Arabic dishes and modern European dishes with a French emphasis. The Globe offers three full-course menus created with an eye for flavor and budget. The traditional High Tea is not to be missed on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 4pm. Seated 240 meters up in the sky, guests have a spectacular view over the city of Riyadh, as well as access to an authentic cigar lounge for those who want to try out the range of imported Cuban cigars.
King Fahd Road, Al Faisaliah Tower, Riyadh, +966 11 273 2000
Elements
Elements stands out from the crowd for many reasons, but not least its ‘interactive’ dining experience. While diners select dishes from the expansive menu, which includes cuisine from all over the world, the chefs provide entertainment by creating dishes at the live cooking stands in the open-kitchen. Part of the Four Seasons hotel chain, Elements serves breakfast, lunch and a la carte dishes in the style of a world-class hotel chain. Under the careful surveillance of Chef Ahmad Sleiman, the restaurant lives up to its promise of being a cosmopolitan and vibrant spot among Riyadh’s culinary selections. Don’t forget to check their special dinner menus on the following evenings: Sunday (Asian night), Monday (seafood night), Tuesday (Middle Eastern night) from 7pm to midnight.
Kingdom Center, Al Urubah Road, Riyadh +966 (11) 211-5000
Spazio
Bar, Restaurant, Italian, French, European
The Najd Village
Restaurant, Middle Eastern
Set Al Sham
Restaurant
Mirage Restaurant
Restaurant, Chinese, Taiwanese
Lusin
Restaurant, Lebanese, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Taste of India Restaurant
Restaurant
Fairuz Garden
Restaurant, Lebanese, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Al Nakheel
Al Nakheel specializes in Arabic and North African cuisine and serves cold and warm breakfast buffets as well as offering all-day-dining possibilities. Its dishes and high-level service elevate it among the premier Arabic restaurants not only in Riyadh but the whole of Saudi Arabia. Situated on the top floor of the Al Khozama Center, Al Nakheel provides guests with marvelous view over Riyadh. The best time to visit Al Nakheel is from April to November, when the restaurant opens its panoramic terrace, giving guests an al fresco dining experience with spectacular views of the city.
Olaya Rd, Riyadh 11491, +966 11 273 2222