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Restaurants, hotels, bars and wineries in Riyadh from the En Primeur Club guide.

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Riyadh has 94 restaurants in our guide. Michelin marks on these restaurants are Plates and Bib Gourmands. Al Olaya carries the largest neighborhood cluster, with 21 venues. Saudi regional cooking, Japanese grills, and French and Italian rooms make up the serious kitchens. Lists with sommelier-led service appear at Benoit and Il Baretto in Al Aqeeq and at Julien by Daniel Boulud in Al Olaya. Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, in Al Olaya, holds a Star Wine List. Robata in Hitteen pairs a wine program with sake. Benoit, Il Baretto, Julien by Daniel Boulud and Robata each hold a Michelin Plate for 2026. Marble in Umm Al Hamam Al Sharki and Myazu in Al Sulaimaniyah are on the World's 50 Best MENA list for 2026. Myazu keeps a wine list beside contemporary Japanese fusion small plates.

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Benoit and Il Baretto in Al Aqeeq, and Julien by Daniel Boulud in Al Olaya, are the restaurants here with sommelier-led service on a wine list. Robata in Hitteen adds sake to a list.

  • Benoit

    Benoit in Al Aqeeq is a classic French bistro with an extensive wine list and sommelier-led service. A Michelin Plate for 2026 sits on a la carte and prix fixe cooking: escargot, pâté en croûte and soufflé au chocolat, plus Camel Rossini and lamb kafta. Alain Ducasse's restaurant keeps a Belle Époque look, with red banquettes and vintage chandeliers.

  • Il Baretto

    Il Baretto in Al Aqeeq is an authentic Northern Italian restaurant with a wine list, sommelier-led service, craft cocktails and zero-proof drinks. A Michelin Plate for 2026 covers handmade pasta in a la carte and family-style formats, including gnocchi alla Sorrentina, veal chop alla Milanese and an Amalfi lemon soufflé. Arjun Waney and Giuliano Lotto co-founded the restaurant.

  • Julien by Daniel Boulud

    Julien by Daniel Boulud in Al Olaya is a chef's counter serving a 10-course modern French tasting menu with local influence. Daniel Boulud curates the menu and Thierry Motsch executes it. The wine program is sommelier-led, and pairings include non-alcoholic wines and mocktails. The restaurant holds a Michelin Plate for 2026.

  • Robata

    Robata in Hitteen is a modern Japanese robatayaki restaurant, with charcoal grilling in an open kitchen. The wine program has craft cocktails and a sake program. A Michelin Plate for 2026 covers a la carte and small plates such as Angus beef, Gulf prawns with kimchi sauce, and portobello mushroom in a ponzu marinade. FACT Dining Awards named it Favourite Newcomer in 2023.

Tasting menus and omakase

These tasting menus and omakase counters sit in Al Diriyah, Al Olaya and Al Hada. Maiz uses provincial Saudi courses, The Globe a modern European tasting menu, and Hōchō and The Rubi Room at Hōchō halal Kobe omakase.

  • Maiz

    Maiz in Al Diriyah is the world's first authentic Saudi fine dining restaurant, drawing on all 13 provinces with a minimal wine program. A la carte dishes sit beside two tasting menus of six and eight courses, including lamb mantu, mandi shoulder and breads with local honey. The restaurant holds a Michelin Plate for 2026.

  • The Globe

    The Globe in Al Olaya is a rotating spherical restaurant atop Al Faisaliah Tower, with 360-degree views over the city. The modern European kitchen offers a tasting menu and a la carte service. It has been part of Riyadh fine dining since 2000. The restaurant holds a Michelin Plate for 2026.

  • Hōchō

    Hōchō in Al Hada blends Japanese cooking with Silk Road influences and is the first restaurant to serve 100 percent halal-certified Kobe beef flown from Japan. Formats are a la carte and omakase. The restaurant holds a Michelin Plate for 2026.

  • The Rubi Room at Hōchō

    The Rubi Room at Hōchō in Al Hada is a private omakase counter inside Hōchō, with a minimal wine program. Chef Hassan's menu is 19 courses built on halal Kobe beef, across multiple cuts and techniques. The format is omakase. The restaurant holds a Michelin Plate for 2026.

Saudi kitchens with Plate or Bib Gourmand

Michelin Bib Gourmand and Michelin Plate for 2026 are the marks on these Saudi kitchens. The four restaurants cover Najdi cooking, a five-region menu and a contemporary Saudi breakfast, in four different neighborhoods.

  • Najd Village

    Najd Village in Al Olaya serves authentic Saudi Najdi cuisine, family style and a la carte, in a reconstructed village setting with floor seating on carpets and cushions. Bread is baked to order, and two structured sharing menus are part of service. The restaurant holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand for 2026. The group runs three branches in the city.

  • Fi Glbak

    Fi Glbak in Al Muhammadiyah is Chef Hisham Baeshen's first restaurant, and it holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand for 2026. It showcases authentic Saudi regional cuisine from five regions, served as small plates and a la carte. The wine program is minimal.

  • Aseeb

    Aseeb in Al Yasmeen serves authentic Najdi cuisine a la carte in a palatial building with antiques and murals. Specialties include grilled camel and farm-fresh lamb, plus smoked lamb shoulder with date glaze. A wine and tea pairing program is part of the meal. It holds a Michelin Plate and ranked 39 on the World's 50 Best MENA list in 2025.

  • Mirzam

    Mirzam in Al Nakheel is a contemporary Saudi restaurant known for authentic Saudi breakfast, and it holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand for 2026. The a la carte menu is built for sharing. The Mirzam platter sets out hummus, foul and warm flatbreads, with Egg Maghash and Kibda Hijazi alongside. Dessert is maasoub.

Planning FAQ

How many Michelin-starred restaurants does Riyadh have in your guide?

Riyadh has no Michelin-starred restaurants in our guide. Michelin awards on the restaurants in our guide are Plates and Bib Gourmands for 2026. Bib Gourmand restaurants include Najd Village in Al Olaya, Fi Glbak and Em Sherif Café in Al Muhammadiyah, Mirzam in Al Nakheel, Tameesa in Al Yasmeen, KAYZŌ in Al Sulaimaniyah and Sasani in Hitteen. Plate restaurants include Maiz in Al Diriyah, Benoit in Al Aqeeq and The Globe in Al Olaya.

Which neighborhood has the most wine programs?

Al Olaya is the neighborhood with the most wine programs among the top venues in our guide. Julien by Daniel Boulud has a list with sommelier-led service, The Globe and Yokari have programs, and Lusin has a standard program. Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, also in Al Olaya, holds a Star Wine List.

Where are the tasting menus in Riyadh?

Maiz in Al Diriyah, The Globe, Julien by Daniel Boulud and PORTERHOUSE in Al Olaya, Hōchō and The Rubi Room at Hōchō in Al Hada, and Roka in Al Sulaimaniyah are the tasting-menu restaurants in our guide. Maiz serves six-course and eight-course menus from 13 provinces. The Rubi Room serves a 19-course omakase. Julien by Daniel Boulud serves a 10-course menu.

Which Riyadh places are on the World's 50 Best MENA list?

Marble in Umm Al Hamam Al Sharki, Myazu in Al Sulaimaniyah and Aseeb in Al Yasmeen are the places in our Riyadh guide on the World's 50 Best MENA list. Marble and Myazu are on the 2026 list. Aseeb is on the 2025 list. Marble is an American steakhouse that smokes and grills meat over an open flame. Myazu serves contemporary Japanese fusion with a wine list. Aseeb serves authentic Najdi cuisine a la carte.

By Emmett Haley · Updated October 8, 2026 · Editorial standards

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Where to eat in Riyadh

Selected entries from the current guide for Riyadh.

Aseeb restaurant in Riyadh

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Aseeb

Aseeb in Riyadh presents Modern Middle Eastern fine dining that centers on seasonal Saudi produce and refined technique. Notable dishes include Smoked Lamb Shoulder with date glaze, Charred Eggplant with tahini and pomegranate, and Cardamom Panna Cotta with rosewater syrup. The tasting menu moves through coastal fish, local grains and desert fruits, each course delivering layered spice, bright acidity and precise textures. Recognized on the World's 50 Best Restaurants MENA 2024 list at #39, the kitchen balances local ingredients with international technique. Expect warm service, a focused wine and tea pairing program, and a meal built to be shared and remembered.

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Lunch Room restaurant in Riyadh

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Lunch Room

Lunch Room in Riyadh redefines contemporary Middle Eastern dining with seasonal tasting menus and bold regional flavors. Signature dishes include the Seasonal Tasting Menu, Slow-Roasted Local Lamb and Charred Cauliflower with Za'atar. The kitchen focuses on Saudi produce, precise technique and balanced spice, offering layered textures from crisp pickles to silky reductions. Recognized on the World's 50 Best Restaurants MENA 2024 list at #31, Lunch Room delivers an intimate, sensory meal where aromatic spices, bright acid, and warm bread arrive in thoughtful sequence. Expect attentive, polished service and an evolving menu that highlights stronger examples from the region in every bite, well-suited for informed travelers seeking roast, smoke, and seasonal freshness.

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MAMO Michelangelo restaurant in Riyadh

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MAMO Michelangelo

MAMO Michelangelo occupies a prominent position on King Fahd Road in Riyadh's Al Olaya district, where the Italian dining conversation has grown increasingly competitive. The restaurant sits within a broader MAMO brand that has built recognition across multiple cities, bringing a European dining framework to a market still shaping its fine-casual Italian identity. For Riyadh diners tracking the city's expanding international restaurant tier, it warrants a close look.

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Where to stay in Riyadh

Selected entries from the current guide for Riyadh.

Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Diriyah hotel in Riyadh

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Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Diriyah

Bab Samhan sits at the edge of Diriyah's UNESCO-listed mud-brick ruins, positioning it apart from Riyadh's central business-district hotel cluster. Recognised in the La Liste Top Hotels 2026 rankings with 97 points, it occupies a tier defined by heritage setting and architectural specificity rather than metropolitan scale. For travellers treating Diriyah as a destination rather than a day trip, this is the address that makes that approach coherent.

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Al Mashreq Boutique Hotel hotel in Riyadh

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Al Mashreq Boutique Hotel

Al Mashreq Boutique Hotel occupies a prominent corner on Ourouba Street in northern Riyadh, where traditional Arabian architectural language meets contemporary interiors across a curated collection of rooms and suites. Named Saudi Arabia's Leading Boutique Hotel at the 2025 World Travel Awards and recognised as a Regional Winner in the Luxury Boutique category, it sits in a distinct tier from the city's large-footprint international chains, offering a more contained and personalised guest experience in one of Riyadh's key business and retail corridors.

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Fraser Suites Riyadh hotel in Riyadh

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Fraser Suites Riyadh

Fraser Suites Riyadh holds two significant hospitality awards, Global Winner for Luxury Serviced Apartment and Continent Winner for Luxury All Suite Hotel, placing it in a distinct category within Olaya Street's competitive accommodation corridor. The property's all-suite format positions it between the flexibility of a long-stay residence and the service standards of a full-service hotel, making it a considered choice for extended business visits to the Saudi capital.

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InterContinental Durrat Al Riyadh Resort & Spa hotel in Riyadh

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InterContinental Durrat Al Riyadh Resort & Spa

Sitting along the Riyadh–Qassim Freeway corridor and carrying a 2025 MICHELIN Selected distinction, InterContinental Durrat Al Riyadh Resort & Spa positions itself in the resort tier of the Saudi capital's expanding luxury accommodation scene. The property offers a retreat-style format at some distance from the city's downtown core, suited to travellers who want resort scale rather than urban proximity. It sits in a competitive bracket that includes several internationally flagged Riyadh properties now attracting Michelin's hotel programme attention.

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Le Meridien Riyadh hotel in Riyadh

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Le Meridien Riyadh

Le Méridien Riyadh sits at a key crossroads in the capital, where King Abdullah Road meets Olaya Street, placing guests steps from the metro, the business district, and Tahlia Street’s dining and retail stretch. The interiors are sleek and bright, with floor-to-ceiling windows, minimalist furniture, and natural light in every corner. Suites follow gentle curves that mirror the building’s architecture, and bathrooms come with deep tubs and built-in screens. With a rooftop lounge, a spa, and a social, design-forward lobby, it is a textbook city stay built for informed travelers.

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Narcissus The Royal Hotel hotel in Riyadh

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Narcissus The Royal Hotel

Narcissus The Royal Hotel occupies a prominent position in Riyadh's Al Ulaya district, where the city's upper tier of hospitality has concentrated over the past decade. The hotel's Presidential Suite carries a Regional Winner award, placing it in a recognized bracket of suite-level accommodation across the Gulf. For travelers comparing suite-focused stays in the Saudi capital, it sits in a distinct tier from the international-flag towers nearby.

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Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter hotel in Riyadh

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Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter

The Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence in Riyadh's Diplomatic Quarter holds a Country Winner award for Luxury Residences and a Continent Winner title for Luxury Hotel, placing it among the Saudi capital's most recognised extended-stay addresses. Located on Umro Adhamry Street in the Al Safarat district, the property suits both short-term visitors and longer postings requiring apartment-style accommodation within one of Riyadh's most structured, self-contained neighbourhoods.

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Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh Convention & Exhibition Centre hotel in Riyadh

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Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh Convention & Exhibition Centre

Positioned on King Abdullah Ibn Abdulaziz Road in the King Abdullah District, Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh Convention & Exhibition Centre serves the capital's large-scale conference and corporate circuit. The property holds both a Country Winner and Continent Winner distinction for Luxury Business Hotel from World Luxury Hotel Awards, placing it among a specific tier of verified business accommodation in Saudi Arabia.

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Radisson Hotel Riyadh Airport hotel in Riyadh

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Radisson Hotel Riyadh Airport

Positioned directly within King Khalid International Airport, the Radisson Hotel Riyadh Airport holds recognition as a Regional Winner for Luxury Family Resort and a Finalist for Luxury Airport Hotel, with additional acknowledgment for its General Manager. For travellers managing layovers, early departures, or family transits through Riyadh, it occupies a specific and practical tier in the city's airport-adjacent accommodation market.

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The Valley Resort hotel in Riyadh

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The Valley Resort

The Valley Resort sits in the Wadi Laban district of southwest Riyadh, recognized in the Michelin Selected Hotels 2025 list, a designation that places it among a small cohort of Saudi properties earning Michelin's editorial attention. For travellers seeking a retreat from the dense commercial corridors of central Riyadh, the resort's wadi-adjacent setting offers a different kind of city stay, where the surrounding landscape does quiet work that urban hotels cannot.

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Vivienda Diplomatic Quarter, Riyadh hotel in Riyadh

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Vivienda Diplomatic Quarter, Riyadh

Vivienda Diplomatic Quarter sits inside Riyadh's most diplomatically dense neighbourhood, where the city's villa-format hospitality operates at a different register than its tower hotels. The Majestuoso Villa at the property won Saudi Arabia's Leading Luxury Hotel Villa at the 2025 World Travel Awards, placing it among the Kingdom's recognised villa-tier accommodation. For stays in the Diplomatic Quarter, this is the address that formal recognition has singled out.

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Which wineries to visit in Riyadh

Selected entries from the current guide for Riyadh.

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