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    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    Restaurants in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    Award sources that recognise some of these restaurants include Michelin, World's 50 Best and Conde Nast.

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    Aseeb, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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    Aseeb

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    Ranked #39 on the World's 50 Best Restaurants MENA 2025, Aseeb is the restaurant in Riyadh that serious food…

    Benoit, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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    Benoit

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    Benoit is a practical KAFD pick when the brief is polished, Michelin-recognized dining without heavy reservation…

    Café Boulud, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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    Café Boulud

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    Café Boulud is a practical Riyadh choice for a polished meal in the Kingdom Centre area, especially for business…

    Em Sherif Café, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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    Em Sherif Café

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    Michelin Guide Saudi Arabia 2026 gives Em Sherif Café a Bib Gourmand, which is the clearest reason to put it…

    Fi Glbak, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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    Fi Glbak

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    Fi Glbak is a practical Riyadh pick when the brief is value, ease, and a meal that does not need a formal tasting-menu…

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    Dining in Riyadh

    Many of the restaurants are in Al Olaya and Al Sulaimaniyah, with further places in Al Hada and Al Muhammadiyah. Michelin and World's 50 Best recognise restaurants in Riyadh. KAYZŌ and Myazu serve contemporary Japanese fusion cooking. Mirzam serves contemporary Saudi cooking. Najd Village serves authentic Saudi Najdi cuisine. Che Figata and Il Baretto serve northern Italian cooking. Robata serves Japanese robatayaki.

    Julien by Daniel Boulud, Maiz and The Globe offer tasting menus. Omakase is offered at Hōchō and The Rubi Room at Hōchō. Restaurants named by World's 50 Best include Aseeb, Lunch Room, Marble and Myazu. Restaurants named in the Michelin Guide Saudi Arabia 2026 include Aseeb, Benoit, Café Boulud, Em Sherif Café, Fi Glbak and Hōchō.

    Restaurants on Mena's 50 Best

    Restaurants on Mena's 50 Best in Riyadh include Aseeb, Marble, Lunch Room and Myazu.

    Aseeb

    Aseeb in Al Yasmeen serves Najdi cuisine à la carte. Dishes include smoked lamb shoulder with date glaze and charred eggplant with tahini and pomegranate.

    Marble

    Marble in Umm Al Hamam Al Sharki is an American steakhouse led by chef Abdulrahman Alsowailem. It serves à la carte dishes. The restaurant is on the 2026 Mena's 50 Best Restaurants list.

    Lunch Room

    Lunch Room in Al Muhammadiyah serves Arabian brunch cooking as small plates and a la carte dishes. Plates include slow-roasted local lamb and charred cauliflower with za'atar. The restaurant is on the 2025 Mena's 50 Best Restaurants list.

    Myazu

    Myazu serves contemporary Japanese fusion cooking through small plates and a la carte dishes. The cooking draws on texture and aroma. The restaurant is on the 2026 Mena's 50 Best Restaurants list.

    Tasting menus

    Julien by Daniel Boulud, Maiz and The Globe offer tasting menus in Riyadh.

    Julien by Daniel Boulud

    Julien by Daniel Boulud in Al Olaya serves a modern French tasting menu at a counter. The restaurant holds a Michelin Plate (2026).

    Maiz

    Maiz in Al Diriyah serves modern Saudi cooking in tasting menu and a la carte formats. Lamb mantu, mandi shoulder and freshly baked breads with local honey anchor the menu. The restaurant is named in the Michelin Guide Saudi Arabia 2026.

    The Globe

    The Globe in Al Olaya serves modern European cooking. Formats include a tasting menu and a la carte service. The restaurant is named in the Michelin Guide Saudi Arabia 2026.

    Restaurants in Al Sulaimaniyah

    Rüya holds a Michelin Plate (2026), while KAYZŌ and OVUN Bistro are named in the Michelin Guide Saudi Arabia 2026.

    Rüya

    Rüya serves modern Turkish Anatolian cooking as a la carte dishes and small plates. The menu is built around Anatolian mezze, slow-cooked lamb and regional kebabs. The restaurant holds a Michelin Plate (2026).

    KAYZŌ

    KAYZŌ serves contemporary Japanese fusion cooking as small plates and a la carte dishes. The menu ranges across sushi, maki and dishes such as beef takikomi gohan. The restaurant is included in the Michelin Guide Saudi Arabia 2026.

    OVUN Bistro

    OVUN Bistro is a Lebanese bistro serving à la carte dishes and small plates. Sharing plates include muhamarrah, warm breads and charcoal-grilled kebabs. The restaurant is included in the Michelin Guide Saudi Arabia 2026.

    Frequently asked questions

    What are the main neighbourhoods for restaurants in Riyadh?
    Many of the restaurants are in Al Olaya and Al Sulaimaniyah, with further places in Al Hada and Al Muhammadiyah. In Al Olaya, Café Boulud is a modern French bistro. KAYZŌ serves contemporary Japanese fusion cooking. In Al Hada, Hōchō offers omakase. Em Sherif Café is a Lebanese café.
    Which Riyadh restaurants are on Mena's 50 Best?
    Restaurants on Mena's 50 Best in Riyadh are Aseeb, Lunch Room, Marble and Myazu. Aseeb and Lunch Room are on the 2025 Mena's 50 Best Restaurants list. Marble and Myazu are on the 2026 Mena's 50 Best Restaurants list.
    Which Riyadh restaurants offer a tasting menu?
    Julien by Daniel Boulud, Maiz and The Globe offer tasting menus in Riyadh. Julien by Daniel Boulud in Al Olaya offers a tasting menu and counter dining. Maiz in Al Diriyah serves modern Saudi cooking. The Globe in Al Olaya serves modern European cooking.
    Which Riyadh restaurants hold a Michelin Plate?
    Rüya holds a Michelin Plate (2026). Rüya serves modern Turkish Anatolian cooking as a la carte dishes and small plates. Julien by Daniel Boulud in Al Olaya serves modern French contemporary chef's table cooking through a tasting menu and counter dining.