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Dining The guide was updated: 2021-07-15

Qatar offers a remarkable variety of culinary options. Many restaurants offer an authentic taste of Arabian and Middle Eastern cuisine, including food from North Africa, Lebanon, Egypt, and Iran. But all the major cuisines of the world are also well represented here--from French and Italian to Chinese, Japanese, and Indian. Likewise, options range from formal fine dining to relaxed fast food outlets and coffee shops.

Many top restaurants can be found in Qatar’s hotels, including The Pearl-Qatar, Souq Waqif, and Katara Cultural Village. The following selection represents just a small sample of Doha's outstanding restaurant options.

La Piazza

La Piazza

In the atrium of Souq Waqif Boutique Hotel you can get a fresh taste of Italy. While the cuisine focuses on homemade pasta specials, you will also find all your favourite antipasti and pizza classics. Enjoy the lovely décor and don’t forget to finish your visit with some delicious gelati.

Al Sultan Brahim

Al Sultan Brahim

Al Sultan Brahim serves you the delights of sea. The restaurant is well-known for fresh fish and seafood plates like crab salad, grilled and fried fish and you can always find some new favourites among their wide selection of Lebanese dishes like mezze.

Spice Market

Spice Market

Spice Market features South East Asian cuisine by chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Take out some sushi packages, stay in for bentos and don’t forget to check their website for special tasting events. Let the attentive staff guide you through an evening of Asian specials and get carried away by the flavours of the East Asia.

Caminito

Caminito

Caminito is a great place to taste Argentinian cuisine including, beef empanadas and budín de pan, with relaxing tango music playing in the background. Whether you are on a business meeting or having dinner with your loved one, this restaurant guarantees a classy night out.

Three Sixty

Three Sixty

Located 47 stories above ground level, Three Sixty serves you both vegetarian options and fine steaks including Saffron fettuccine, Tomahawk and Wagyu filet. Enjoy the breath-taking panoramic view and make sure to drop by on an evening with live piano music.

Isaan Thai Restaurant

Isaan Thai Restaurant

Indulge yourself into Isaan for an exciting new dinner experience with Thai food including Pad Thai and Tong yam soup. The chefs will prepare your food in an open kitchen and create dishes to your own taste. Step in on a Monday for the special curry night and relax in the casual ambiance.

Saffron Lounge

Saffron Lounge

Take in all the flavours of India at the Saffron Lounge. The exotic dishes including Bengali lobster masala and goan fish curry, which are creatively prepared for you and include traits of Indian fare from different parts of India. The high quality of cuisine here has been rewarded yearly since 2011.

Bandar Aden Restaurant

Bandar Aden Restaurant

Located in a busy area of Souq Waqif, this traditional restaurant focuses on serving Middle Eastern cuisine, with a focus on Yemeni food. Besides authentic dishes, you can enjoy your food sitting in traditional rooms on the floor. If you haven’t tried salta, fahsa, ogda or mashwi, then Bandar Aden is the ideal place to try something new.

The Village

The Village

This eatery combines three restaurants under the same roof. While the Deli serves light meals and delicious bakery in a casual setting, the Medi offers an ideal spot for lunch and dinner. Don't forget to try its Lebanese seafood specials presented with a creative twist. They are simply mouth-watering.

Adhamiya Iraqi

Adhamiya Iraqi

If you’re strolling around Souq Waqif, make sure to stop by Adhamiya Iraqi. You can’t miss its impressive façade and its inviting display of Iraqi delicacies that draw you inside. Here you’ll get generous servings with reasonable prices so make sure to taste one of the opulent desserts on offer.

Burj Al Hamam

Burj Al Hamam

Having served guests for over 50 years, this Lebanese restaurant leaves nothing to be desired. Located in the luxurious Pearl neighbourhood, Burj Al Hamam is an insider tip for an elegant dinner in a classy oriental environment. Try some savoury Shish Taouk and choose from a variety of pastries as well as Halawat el Jibn or Knafeh, just right for every sweet tooth.

Carluccio's

Carluccio's

How do an upbeat décor, cosy dining rooms, and attentive staff sound to you? These and much more is what you will get at Carluccio's. This Italian restaurant will welcome you with homemade bread and a mouth-watering menu. Enjoy a piece of Italy right in the middle of Doha.

Mamig

Mamig

Mamig is a luxurious two-in-one high-end restaurant in the heart of the Katara Cultural Village. Besides being a favourite venue for private and public events, this classy restaurant is the ideal place to dine before enjoying some international art and global culture in the vibrant neighbourhood.

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