Four Seasons Hotel Doha

Take the lift to the top floor of the extraordinarily beautiful Museum of Islamic Art and wonder at the glorious views over the Bay – then head to this equally stunning restaurant. Relax in the high-backed leather chairs and choose one of the seasonal tasting menus (there is a shorter one at lunch). This is all about refined and sophisticated contemporary French dishes, with many of them finished tableside by the charming staff who talk you through the preparations. Whether lamb or quail, asparagus or beetroot, each component is exquisite in every sense. Desserts, such as chocolate and orange

The eponymous Jean-Georges is none other than the world-famous Vongerichten, who has brought a sassy Latino vibe to the elegant Four Seasons Hotel. Ask for a table in the bar for the Gulf views, and then sit back and wait for the band to start playing as you enjoy a sparkling selection of Latin and globally influenced dishes. That could mean a classic ceviche, tacos and tortillas, sizzling shrimp or crispy fried chicken. End with the ‘Salted Impossible Flan’ or the vast passion fruit sundae and you’ll be gliding out happy.

Whether you come here to rekindle your memories of Singapore or just to experience something a little different, this restaurant delivers on the famed Hawker street food. Wherever you sit in the spacious interior dotted with subtle Asian touches, the focus is firmly on the chefs at work in the lively open kitchen. The menu is headed up 'From the Garden City', 'From the Pot', 'From the Wok' and 'From the Hawker Street.’ Expect all the vibrant Singaporean classics, from chilli crab to mango sago pudding, all carefully prepared. Ensure you let them know your spice tolerance, as they don’t hold ba

As the name suggests, the owners hail from South Africa as does the cuisine of their restaurant located in the Andaz Doha hotel. The space has shelves stacked with salt from around the world, as it’s used for curing and pickling, which is how they used to preserve food back in the day. The menu has a variety of sharing options – the 5 cured brisket is delicious as are the Josper roasted mushrooms – but the steaks are particularly notable here. If you’re unsure what to order, the well-informed team’s advice is a good guide. Try some of their South African wines, offered by the glass or bottle.

With a palette of purple, cyan blue and orange, there’s a bright and colourful feeling to this restaurant situated within the Centara West Bay Hotel. The name is Hindi for cinnamon and the cooking is described as ‘Progressive Indian’, with all regions represented on the menu. Dishes are confidently made and neatly presented, with the chefs delivering an original touch and a well-judged balance of vibrant and subtle spicing.

Baron is sister to the popular restaurant of the same name in Beirut and occupies a striking, pastel-pink property in the recently redeveloped Mina District, home of the Old Port. It’s a large place with exposed pipework adding a contemporary feel and an open kitchen that’s very much part of the room. The menu offers a wide choice of what they describe as ‘Mediterranean fusion’, which means the addition of some North African and even Asian influences. Dishes like capellini with crab and shrimp toum are generous in size and ideal for sharing. The business lunch represents excellent value.

There’s plenty of panache and no little swagger to this large Mauro Colagreco restaurant on the fifth floor of the Waldorf Astoria. The self-styled ‘elemental cooking’ is centred around fire, water, earth and air, with the four elements also providing the different themes for the interior design – a table somewhere between ‘Fire’ and ‘Water’ is the best spot. The global menu offers everything from ceviches and tiraditos to grilled and wood-fired dishes that provide a fusion of exhilarating flavours.