Flour & Firewood
Our verdict
Flour & Firewood occupies a spot on Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Road in Riyadh's As Sulimaniyah district, where wood-fired cooking has become a shorthand for a more deliberate, ingredient-led approach to dining. The restaurant sits within a Riyadh dining scene that has shifted quickly toward format-conscious, fire-driven concepts, making it a useful reference point for understanding where the city's casual-premium tier is heading.
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- Address
- 7717 Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Rd, As Sulimaniyah, Riyadh 12232, Saudi Arabia
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–11:30 PMSun 8 AM–3 PM
- Website
- flourandfirewood.com
- Directions
- Get directions
The menu
What to order
- French toast
- Sourdough
- Sunny eggs platter
For a fuller read on how the neighbourhood fits into the city's wider restaurant geography, the Lazy Bear in San Francisco, fire-driven cooking operates inside a high-commitment tasting format. At Le Bernardin in New York City, it is precision and product that drive the ritual rather than flame, demonstrating how differently kitchens can organise a guest's experience around a single central technique. Flour & Firewood sits closer to the accessible-communal end of that spectrum, anchored in a Middle Eastern dining context where bread is not a side note but a structuring element of the meal. The wood-fired and bread-forward concept that Flour & Firewood occupies has a regional counterpart in venues like Kuuru in Jeddah, where fire-driven cooking has found an audience in a city with its own distinct dining culture.enprimeurclub.com/restaurants/tama-alula-restaurant">Tama in AlUla
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Frequently asked questions
What's the address for Flour & Firewood?
Flour & Firewood is located at 7717 Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Rd, As Sulimaniyah, Riyadh 12232, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh.
Is Flour & Firewood in Riyadh suitable for a group dinner?
Wood-fired casual formats in Riyadh's As Sulimaniyah district typically accommodate groups more readily than counter-based or tasting-menu restaurants, given their shared-plate orientation. The bread-anchored menu at Flour & Firewood on Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Road lends itself to communal ordering, where multiple dishes circle the table around a central oven output. For larger parties, contacting the venue directly before visiting is advisable, as walk-in capacity for groups of six or more varies by service period.
What do regulars order at Flour & Firewood?
The name is the clearest guide: bread from the wood-fired oven is the menu's anchor, and the format is built around it. Located on Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Road in As Sulimaniyah, the kitchen's live-fire approach shapes what comes out of it, so ordering around the oven rather than alongside it is the more coherent strategy. Dishes that pair with or build on the bread are where the format earns its keep.
Can I walk in to Flour & Firewood?
As Sulimaniyah generates genuine walk-in traffic along its restaurant strip, and wood-fired casual formats tend to allow more flexibility than fixed-menu or counter-only operations. Flour & Firewood at 7717 Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Road sits within that corridor, so off-peak visits on weekday evenings carry a reasonable chance of a table without a booking. Peak weekend service in this neighbourhood does fill quickly, so earlier arrival reduces the risk.
Where It Fits
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flour & FirewoodThis venue — the venue you are viewing | Italian Artisan Bakery & All-Day Brunch | $20–30 | Not listed | Not listed |
| The Social Pizzeria | Neapolitan Pizza & Italian | $30–50 | Not listed | Al Sahafah |
| MAMO Michelangelo | Italian-Provençal | $50–100 | Not listed | Al Olaya |
| Tokyo (طوكيو) | Authentic Japanese Fusion | $100–150 | Not listed | As Sulimaniyah |
| COYA | Modern Peruvian Fusion | $100–150 | Not listed | Al Sulaimaniyah |
| OVUN Bistro | Lebanese Bistro | Not listed | Michelin Plate | Al Sulaimaniyah |
Details
- Rustic
- Cozy
- Trendy
- Modern
- Brunch
- Family
- Casual Hangout
- Open Kitchen
- A La Carte
- Vegetarian Friendly
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 8 AM–11:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 8 AM–11:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 8 AM–11:30 PM
- Thursday
- 8 AM–11:30 PM
- Friday
- 8 AM–11:30 PM
- Saturday
- 8 AM–11:30 PM
- Sunday
- 8 AM–3 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Casual and cozy with wooden furniture, healthy plants, glossy hanging lamps, and a striking Frida Kahlo wall mural creating a trendy, rustic atmosphere.