Get your breakfast fix at this contemporary Saudi eatery located a short distance from Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District. Served from early morning to mid-afternoon, the food here proudly represents the country’s regions, particularly in its ingredients and spices. Start with the Mirzam platter, a selection of appetisers including hummus, foul and salads all served with warm flatbreads fresh from the oven. Their Egg Maghash and Kibda Hijazi – aka lamb’s liver – are must haves but do leave room for dessert – the maasoub is the chef’s speciality – and come with friends as sharing is enco

4.4km

Benoit

French

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Overlooking the Financial Plaza in KAFD is this branch of Alain Ducasse’s Benoit. This classic French bistro de luxe is a restaurant on the ground level and a café on the first floor. Bright red banquettes and vintage chandeliers hanging from the ceiling add a classic touch to the otherwise modern and futuristic architecture of the district. It’s like being in a tiny corner of France as the vocals Édith Piaff and Charles Aznavour play in the background, while the menu offers escargot, pâté en croûte and soufflé au chocolat. Some subtle Middle Eastern influences are evident too, like the Camel

3.4km

Il Baretto

Italian

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Italian classics find themselves in the heart of KAFD. This elegant restaurant sits at the footsteps of one the many modern skyscrapers and comes dressed with velvet armchairs, large bouquets of fresh flowers and art pieces hung on the walls. The charming team is happy to guide you through the extensive menu which is packed with favourites like gnocchi alla Sorrentina, veal chop alla Milanese or the feather-light Amalfi lemon soufflé. If you’re working in the area, head over for the business lunch – it’s a steal.

3.5km

Tanjiah

Moroccan

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Set within the King Fahd neighbourhood, not too far away from the bustling Financial District, is this Moroccan restaurant with its eye-catching décor. A feeling of warmth starts from the welcome to the interior design, and continues with the service. A sea of lampshades hang from the ceiling and authentic artefacts are strewn across a spacious room, creating an intimate setting, similar to that of a Moroccan home. The menu offers some hearty and flavoursome dishes, with the pastilla and tagine being particularly memorable.

4.2km

Thara

Saudi Cuisine

Fairly modern on the outside, but on the inside, the decor replicates classic Najdi architecture. Enter through heavy wooden doors, walk past sand blown walls before sitting down to enjoy a modern approach to traditional Saudi cuisine and other dishes from across the Middle East. The food is prepared with a degree of refinement, delivering authentic flavours and textures. The likes of machboos, jareesh and saleeq – a creamy rice dish made with milk and broth – adorn the menu. Do try the crispy sambosa pastries filled with camel meat. Fresh dates and a tahini dip are served at the start of your

4.8km

Baytoti | بيتوتي

Restaurant

Chinese

301m

KFC

Restaurant

Fast food

579m

SushiArt

Restaurant

Japanese

723m

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