Restaurants in Kuwait City

Chef Basmah Marouf's Mediterranean-Italian restaurant opened in late 2023 and has quickly become one of Kuwait City's more considered dining options. The kitchen brings executive-level credentials to an approachable yet refined format, with ingredient quality at the centre of the proposition. Easy to book, worth planning for a special occasion or a serious food-focused dinner.

Matbakhi, open since spring 2024 inside Kuwait City's The Avenues mall, is a credible destination for contemporary Palestinian and Levantine cooking — charcoal grills, mezze, and meat-filled pastries anchored by ingredient quality. It books easily, suits solo diners and groups alike, and sits at the premium end of mall dining without the formality of a white-tablecloth restaurant.

Cure is a bar-focused venue in Kuwait City's Shuwaikh Industrial district, positioned as a destination rather than a casual drop-in. The drinks program is the primary reason to visit. With limited public data on pricing and hours, confirm details before making the trip — but for a Kuwait City bar that isn't a hotel lounge, it's worth the detour.