Being surrounded by interesting cultures and the influx of ex-pats in Riyadh, this capital city of Saudi Arabia offers a rich mix of local and international cuisine restaurants.
You can explore fusion dishes, several versions of a particular dish, and Saudi food. How cool is that?
Due to restrictions on alcohol, the hospitality industry in Saudi Arabia focuses on adding mouth-watering food to its restaurants.
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Riyadh is no exception to the rule, and thanks to the various diplomats around the world living here, the city is abuzz with restaurants of all kinds.
Here’s our pick of some of the best restaurants that you cannot afford to miss in Riyadh –
The Globe Restaurant: Eating and globetrotting experience
What do you prefer? Food with great ambiance or just good food? Either way, The Globe offers a stunning view of the city of Riyadh and lip-smacking dishes prepared with love by their chef.
Located on top of the Al Faisaliah Tower, The Globe is a transparent glass restaurant suspended 240 meters up in the air. It offers an array of Arabic and European cuisine.
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If you are at this restaurant in the afternoon, they will serve you the unique tea set against the city’s skyline backdrop.
Menu: Check out their full menu here
Exact address: The Globe, King Fahd Branch Road, Al Olaya, Al Faisaliah Tower, The Geodesic Orb, Riyadh
Lusin Restaurant
Named after the Armenian word ‘Lusin’ meaning ‘moon,’ Lusin is a warm, intimate restaurant with a welcoming vibe.
This feel is possibly owed to its soft golden lighting and interior with a natural bent. Oh, here’s a little fun fact: there are stone slabs all over Lusin with inscriptions of Armenian poetry.
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Your trip to the Aremnian ambiance becomes complete with an instrument called a duduk played the whole time you are there.