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Restaurants in Qatar

Qatar serves a blend of traditional and modern food from around the world. Top-end luxury hotel chains bring with them ample options for fine dining. Ritz-Carlton, Sheraton, Marriott, InterContinenal, Radisson and St. Regis are only some of the hotels that stand on the small 11,571 sq.km. Qatar peninsula.

It is best to keep your passport on your person at all times if you are planning to eat out in any five-star restaurant in the country as you may be asked for identification. Alcohol is not served in certain developments of Doha, like Pearl Qatar, so it’s best to check with the restaurant before making reservations.


Aroma
Voted the Best Contemporary European restaurant in Doha, Aroma serves a business lunch 'Rushed for Time'. Select from a choice of starters, mains and desserts.
Kempinski Residences & Suites, Doha
www.kempinski.com+974 4405 3333



Belgian Café
Belgian Café is a place for friendly banter and pub grub – mussel pots, chunky fries and meatballs. Drinks are often sold at a reduced price during happy hour.
InterContinental Doha

Chingari
This restaurant features authentic food from the subcontinent served alongside live music. The kitchens at Chingari are home to traditional clay ovens, which impart an earthy flavour to the food.
Radisson Blu Hotel Doha
www.radissonblu.com+974 4428 1428

Il Teatro
Il Teatro is the place to go in Doha for contemporary Italian cuisine in a plush, upscale setting. The restaurant boasts an outdoor terrace with views of the Arabian Gulf. Weather permitting al fresco tables can be booked at the restaurant.

Nobu

Nobu Doha is the world’s largest, and showcases acclaimed Chef Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa’s signature new style Japanese cuisine, as well as new creations infusing local ingredients representative of the region.


Four Seasons Hotel Doha
www.fourseasons.com+974 4494 8888

La Mer
Situated on the 23rd floor, French seafood restaurant La Mer offers excellent views of Doha’s skyscrapers and the Arabian Gulf. If you wish to dine in seclusion, the Le Ciel private dining room can be booked. The private room exclusively serves La Mer’s menu, has crystal chandeliers and seats up to 25 guests.
The Ritz-Carlton Doha
www.ritzcarlton.com+974 4484 8000

Gordon Ramsay
This celebrity-owned restaurant boasts an avant-garde style of fine dining. Michelin-starred Chef Gilles Bosquet prepares special three-course menus from time to time. Smoking and children below the age of 12 are strictly not permitted so plan your evening accordingly.
The St. Regis Doha
www.stregisdoha.com+974 4446 0105

Saffron Lounge
The world’s only Indian chef to have two Michelin stars to his name, Vineet Bhatia makes Saffron Lounge a platform for non-greasy, flavourful food from all the regions of the subcontinent.
Cultural Village, Opposite New Exhibition Centre, Doha
+974 4408 0808

Wok Mee Noodle House
Enjoy traditional culinary recipes from Indonesia, Thailand, China and Vietnam, in this South East Asian restaurant. Open for lunch and dinner and serves staples such as Thai fish cakes and steamed tiger prawns.
Mövenpick Tower & Suites

Al Adhamiyah Iraqi Restaurant
This traditional restaurant has an open woodfired barbecue and offers rustic Iraqi food.
Souq Waqif

Eli France Café
This café is a local favourite for bakery items, cakes and pastries. Eli France also serves waffles, sandwiches and burgers. It hosts a Friday buffet in its Doha City Centre branch.
Al Shamal Road, near the Ramada junction, Doha
+974 4435 7111/222

Mykonos
Head to Mykonos for Greek food served in a relaxed holiday vibe and outdoor seating.
www.ihg.comInterContinental Doha, West Bay, Doha
+974 4484 4444

JW’s Steakhouse
Marriott’s tried and tested steakhouse is a favourite haunt of Qatar’s meat lovers.
Doha Marriott, Khulaifat, Doha
www.marriott.com+974 4429 8888

Khan Farouk Tarab Café
The Khan Farouk Tarab Café was inspired by Cairo’s opulent Golden Age era, when King Farouk ruled Egypt in the 1950s. It serves food from the country accompanied by sheesha. Relive the past while enjoying the speciality Egyptian Kushari tea and listening to live music from the bygone times.
Katara
www.khanfarouktarabcafe.com+974 4408 0840 – 44

Sukar Pasha Ottoman Lounge
Enjoy luxurious Turkish cuisine and an assortment of sheesha flavours in a relaxed and softly lit environment, while taking in the most breathtaking views of Doha.
Katara
+974 4408 2000

L’wzaar Seafood Restaurant
Locals lovingly call it the fish market – L’wzaar offers a smart-casual dining experience where sea food is selected by the customer and served with a side dish of choice. Starters and appetisers can be selected from the menu and served sauce.
Katara
www.lwzaar.com+974 4408 0710 / +974 4408 0711

Mamig Armenian and Lebanese Restaurant
A scenic terrace and al fresco seating areas, Mamig or grandmother is a great place to try home-cooked food from Armenia.
Katara
www.mamigdoha.com+974 4408 0800

La Gelateria Fina
After enjoying traditional cuisine in luxurious settings, head for this fun and busy ice cream parlour serving an assortment of delicious flavoured Italian ice cream.
Katara
+974 4408 0777

Al Tawash
An Arabic joint in Souq Waqif to enjoy grilled meat and such traditional dishes such as Harees and Kabsa. The restaurant remains reasonably priced, especially for local dishes.
Souq Waqif, opposite the Waqif Art Centre
+974 44 982 002

Bandar Aden Restaurant
Bandar Aden specialises in authentic Yemeni food. The menu offers several authentic Yemeni meals, including salta and fahsa, and desserts such as such as maasob and arika.
Souq Waqif
+974 44375503

Argan
The Moroccan restaurant portrays a traditional setting, stylishly uplifted by modern elements and chic, vibrant colours. Serving traditional Moroccan dishes like harira soup, tagines, couscous and pastillas, Argan seats a capacity of 44 guests and is open every day 12pm-11pm.
Souq Waqif at Al Jasra Boutique Hotel

Al Matbakh-Rooftop Grill
Offering views of The Corniche, Museum of Islamic Art and Fanar, Al Matbakh is a fine-dining experience in Arumaila Boutique Hotel. The menu offers premium Wagyu beef, Angus tenderloin, New Zealand lamb and the freshest seafood from Gulf waters.
Souq Waqif at Rumaila Boutique Hotel
www.arumaila.com+974 44336777

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Top 10 restaurants in Doha


Despite Qatar being a small country just off the Arabian peninsula, its position in the world both economically and culturally has brought with it a treat of diverse and multicultural cuisines. The country’s capital, Doha, is home to a number of local and international restaurants catering to all tastes. We revisit Doha restaurants to find out whether its cuisine is still world class.

The Cellar

Opened in 2010, the Cellar has grown in recognition and is now one of the most popular restaurants in Doha. The simple yet elegant décor is matched by its fine selection of Mediterranean tapas. The wine list, as you’d expect, is extensive and thoughtfully complements the flavours of the Spanish dishes. On Tuesdays, the all-you-can-eat tapas with three glasses of wine is a very reasonable treat. Amongst other exquisite dishes, the tapas includes grilled salmon with fennel and orange, oven-baked hammour with chickpea puree, tuna tartar with avocado, and herb crusted mussels.

Ipanema

Ipanema is an exciting Brazilian restaurant whose concept is to offer guests an all-you-can-eat experience. There is a buffet of straight-forward pastas and salads, but the main draw for the crowds is the Brazilian churrascaria, which offers diners over a dozen cuts of grilled Brazilian meat on skewers. Cooked on a traditional oven pit, guests can choose from tender picanha, linguiça, char-grilled chicken or lamb. With a vibrant and lively atmosphere the restaurant comes alive at night, with a live band playing Brazilian songs as you eat.

Layali

Layali is often cited as the best Lebanese restaurant in Qatar, even winning the Best Middle Eastern Cuisine Award from Time Out Doha magazine in 2012. Encapsulating all the best bits of Arabic cuisine, Layali combines great food, warm hospitality, and relaxing shishas in a setting akin to a Moorish palace. As the midday sun cools off slightly, Layali’s atmosphere transforms into a buzzing hub packed with locals and tourists alike. The food includes salads, cold and hot mezze, charcoal grills and a wide selection of seafood, completed with traditional Lebanese coffee and desserts. As a perfect accompaniment to the great food, there is live tarab music, with the oud taking centre stage. For a true Arabic experience in a city often striving for Western refinement, Layali is the perfect place to relax in style.

Mykonos

Mykonos is an authentic Greek restaurant close to Doha’s waterfront, with some of the best views in the city. Joining the already impressive list of restaurants in the InterContinental Hotel, Mykonos cooks up a selection of traditional Greek dishes in the relaxing Mediterranean-themed interior. The menu includes a range of traditional dishes, from perfectly dressed salads, taramosalata and tzatziki to moussaka. Coming highly recommended are the meat skewers marinated with a creamy and aromatic tzatziki dip. As it is part of a hotel complex the restaurant can serve alcohol, and does so to full effect through its extensive cocktail menu.

Prime Steakhouse

Prime is an essential destination for all steak lovers, and was recently awarded Doha's best Steakhouse by Time Out in 2013.The restaurant’s ethos is to serve big and bold dishes with a consistently fine selection of different cuts of meat cooked to perfection. Customers choose four cuts: tenderloin, rib-eye, T-bone and striploin from USA Prime, Australian Kobe, or Wagyu. The Wagyu steak is one of the finest in theMiddle East, and comes highly recommended. As well as beef steaks, a wider selection of dishes are available, including foie gras, rack of lamb, beef carpaccio and sea bass.

Ric’s Kountry Kitchen

For a truly indulgent experience, visitors to Qatar are recommended to visit Ric’s Kountry Kitchen. A country kitchen would have connotations of a small restaurant with peaceful surroundings; however, this American diner isn’t what you would expect at all. Located in downtown Doha, Ric’s has been an institution in Doha since it opened in 1997, and as a result, is one of the oldest restaurants in the country. The feel-good menu is a pleasingly gluttonous affair, but unlike the greasy burgers you would expect from a diner, everything, including the burger buns, is homemade. Expect big burgers, traditional pancakes, tender steaks, big breakfasts and of course, Ric’s famous apple pie. Ric’s is popular with both locals and expatriates, thanks to its friendly atmosphere typical of a diner in the States.

Quisine by Guy Savoy

This restaurant, run by the Michelin star chef Guy Savoy, is a culinary delight in the heart of Doha. The minimalist interior of the restaurant is detailed with sophisticated touches such as the ‘wall of flames’, which adds a romantic atmosphere to the cosy space. The food is inspired by a number of international cuisines, presented in a wholly unique style. The artichoke and black truffle soup, layered brioche with mushrooms and truffles is an exquisitely presented and indulgent treat.

Ruby Wu’s

Inside Doha’s Radisson Blu Hotel, it comes as some surprise to hear that there is a small Chinatown. Creating authentically traditional Chinese cuisine, in Qatar Ruby Wu’sspecialities include steamed chicken and shrimps dumpling (siew mei) and its Szechuan stir-fried prawns and cashew nuts. Located close to some of Doha’s best bars, the restaurant is an ideal stop-off before a night out. Serving traditional Chinese dishes from various regions reimagined for western tastes, the service is attentive and, considering prices in Qatar, it is also really good value for money.

Saffron Lounge

Winning best Indian restaurant of the year for four consecutive years, Saffron is regularly cited as one of the best Indian restaurants in the whole of Qatar. Set up in 2009 by Michelin star Chef Vineet Bhatia, the restaurant cooks up a combination of regional dishes. The interior is clad with hues of red, reflecting the colours seen in the spicy and vibrant dishes. One dish in particular, the finger tandoori lamb chops with corn korma biryani rice and pomegranate and mint raita, comes highly recommended. Afterwards, the tea lounge offers a variety of tea blends, a welcomed palate cleanser after the flavoursome main.

Vine

Vine mixes the tranquility of Arabian hospitality with everything great about international cuisine. The white marbled interior of the elegant restaurant is illuminated through high-arched windows and is an ideal place to relax in the evening. Fresh ingredients are used to create its international buffet, with a huge number of items on the menu. Vine is best known for its Friday Brunch BBQ, which cooks some of the best ribs in town. Combined with the good food, the sweeping views of the Arabian Gulf on the terrace is a perfect way to start your weekend.
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Location: Doha, Qatar

A Gourmet Guide to Doha: The 10 Best Restaurants & Eateries

Despite Qatar being a small country just off the Arabian peninsula, its position in the world both economically and culturally has brought with it a treat of diverse and multicultural cuisines. The country’s capital, Doha, is home to a number of local and international restaurants catering to all tastes. We revisit Doha to find out whether its cuisine is still world class.

The Cellar




(image source: eventsdoha.com)

Opened in 2010, the Cellar has grown in recognition and is now one of the most popular restaurants in Doha. The simple yet elegant décor is matched by its fine selection of Mediterranean tapas. The wine list, as you’d expect, is extensive and thoughtfully complements the flavours of the Spanish dishes. On Tuesdays, the all-you-can-eat tapas with three glasses of wine is a very reasonable treat. Amongst other exquisite dishes, the tapas includes grilled salmon with fennel and orange, oven-baked hammour with chickpea puree, tuna tartar with avocado, and herb crusted mussels.




Ipanema


Ipanema is an exciting Brazilian restaurant whose concept is to offer guests an all-you-can-eat experience. There is a buffet of straight-forward pastas and salads, but the main draw for the crowds is the Brazilian churrascaria, which offers diners over a dozen cuts of grilled Brazilian meat on skewers. Cooked on a traditional oven pit, guests can choose from tender picanha, linguiça, char-grilled chicken or lamb. With a vibrant and lively atmosphere the restaurant comes alive at night, with a live band playing Brazilian songs as you eat.







Layali


Layali is often cited as the best Lebaneserestaurant in Qatar, even winning the Best Middle Eastern Cuisine Award from Time Out Doha magazine in 2012. Encapsulating all the best bits of Arabic cuisine, Layali combines great food, warm hospitality, and relaxing shishas in a setting akin to a Moorish palace. As the midday sun cools off slightly, Layali’s atmosphere transforms into a buzzing hub packed with locals and tourists alike. The food includes salads, cold and hot mezze, charcoal grills and a wide selection of seafood, completed with traditional Lebanese coffee and desserts. As a perfect accompaniment to the great food, there is live tarab music, with the oud taking centre stage. For a true Arabic experience in a city often striving for Western refinement, Layali is the perfect place to relax in style.




Mykonos


Mykonos is an authentic Greek restaurant close to Doha’s waterfront, with some of the best views in the city. Joining the already impressive list of restaurants in the InterContinental Hotel, Mykonos cooks up a selection of traditional Greek dishes in the relaxing Mediterranean-themed interior. The menu includes a range of traditional dishes, from perfectly dressed salads, taramosalata and tzatziki to moussaka. Coming highly recommended are the meat skewers marinated with a creamy and aromatic tzatziki dip. As it is part of a hotel complex the restaurant can serve alcohol, and does so to full effect through its extensive cocktail menu.






Prime Steakhouse
Prime is an essential destination for all steak lovers, and was recently awarded Doha's No.1 Steakhouse by Time Out in 2013.The restaurant’s ethos is to serve big and bold dishes with a consistently fine selection of different cuts of meat cooked to perfection. Customers choose four cuts: tenderloin, rib-eye, T-bone and striploin from USA Prime, Australian Kobe, or Wagyu. The Wagyu steak is one of the finest in theMiddle East, and comes highly recommended. As well as beef steaks, a wider selection of dishes are available, including foie gras, rack of lamb, beef carpaccio and sea bass.






Ric’s Kountry Kitchen
For a truly indulgent experience, visitors to Qatar are recommended to visit Ric’s Kountry Kitchen. A country kitchen would have connotations of a small restaurant with peaceful surroundings; however, thisAmerican diner isn’t what you would expect at all. Located in downtown Doha, Ric’s has been an institution in Doha since it opened in 1997, and as a result, is one of the oldest restaurants in the country. The feel-good menu is a pleasingly gluttonous affair, but unlike the greasy burgers you would expect from a diner, everything, including the burger buns, is homemade. Expect big burgers, traditional pancakes, tender steaks, big breakfasts and of course, Ric’s famous apple pie. Ric’s is popular with both locals and expatriates, thanks to its friendly atmosphere typical of a diner in the States.



Quisine by Guy Savoy



This restaurant, run by the Michelin star chef Guy Savoy, is a culinary delight in the heart of Doha. The minimalist interior of the restaurant is detailed with sophisticated touches such as the ‘wall of flames’, which adds a romantic atmosphere to the cosy space. The food is inspired by a number of international cuisines, presented in a wholly unique style. The artichoke and black truffle soup, layered brioche with mushrooms and truffles is an exquisitely presented and indulgent treat.




Ruby Wu’s
Inside Doha’s Radisson Blu Hotel, it comes as some surprise to hear that there is a small Chinatown. Creating authentically traditional Chinese cuisine, Ruby Wu’s specialities include steamed chicken and shrimps dumpling (siew mei) and its Szechuan stir-fried prawns and cashew nuts. Located close to some of Doha’s best bars, the restaurant is an ideal stop-off before a night out. Serving traditional Chinese dishes from various regions reimagined for western tastes, the service is attentive and, considering prices in Qatar, it is also really good value for money.



Saffron Lounge

Winning best Indian restaurant of the year for four consecutive years, Saffron is regularly cited as one of the best Indian restaurants in the whole of Qatar. Set up in 2009 by Michelin star Chef Vineet Bhatia, the restaurant cooks up a combination of regional dishes. The interior is clad with hues of red, reflecting the colours seen in the spicy and vibrant dishes. One dish in particular, the finger tandoori lamb chops with corn korma biryani rice and pomegranate and mint raita, comes highly recommended. Afterwards, the tea lounge offers a variety of tea blends, a welcomed palate cleanser after the flavoursome main.


Vine

Vine mixes the tranquility of Arabian hospitality with everything great about international cuisine. The white marbled interior of the elegant restaurant is illuminated through high-arched windows and is an ideal place to relax in the evening. Fresh ingredients are used to create its international buffet, with a huge number of items on the menu. Vine is best known for its Friday Brunch BBQ, which cooks some of the best ribs in town. Combined with the good food, the sweeping views of the Arabian Gulf on the terrace is a perfect way to start your weekend.



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