Riyadh’s dining scene is already one of the most exciting in the region, and it shows no signs of slowing down. From fine-dining restaurants and design-led cafés to casual local eateries, the city continues to offer something for every kind of diner.
This year has welcomed a fresh wave of openings, bringing new flavours, bold concepts, and globally recognised names to the capital. Some of the newest restaurants in Riyadh have already opened their doors, while others are still preparing to make their debut.
Many of these new spots are landing in the city’s most popular dining districts and lifestyle destinations, adding even more choice to Riyadh’s growing social scene. With stylish interiors, inventive menus, and plenty of buzz, they are already catching the attention of food lovers across the city.
Whether it’s a casual catch-up, weekend brunch, quick bite, or a special dinner, these are the newest restaurants in Riyadh in 2026 to have on your radar.
New Restaurants in Riyadh
Arcade Riyadh
Arcade Riyadh is set to open soon at Solitaire Mall in As Sahafah, bringing one of London’s much-talked-about food hall concepts to the Saudi capital. The rooftop restaurant will be a new outpost of Arcade Food Hall, known for its lively mix of Middle Eastern mezze, US-style smash burgers, bars, and social dining spaces.
The Riyadh location will blend contemporary luxury with the city’s architectural and craft heritage. Expect polished stone, timber, brushed metal details, and sculptural lighting, creating a sleek setting that shifts effortlessly from daytime dining to an atmospheric evening destination.
The restaurant will feature a series of interconnected spaces, designed to cater to everything from fast-casual dining to more refined experiences and late-night crowds. An official opening date has not yet been announced, though it is expected to be revealed soon.
Manna Riyadh
Manna is the highly anticipated Saudi debut of London’s cult smash burger brand. An exact date hasn’t been confirmed yet. Set to be located in Al Sulimaniyah, the restaurant will bring a new option to Riyadh for viral smash burgers, seasoned waffle fries, and signature house-made sauces.
Manna’s burger concept focuses on fresh meat and grills. Simple ingredients are combined with smashed patties, resulting in a burger that doesn’t need to look pretty. The taste says it all. Diners in Riyadh can look forward to menu highlights such as double smash, cheeseburger smash, and hot smash burger.
La Maison Ani
La Maison Ani is a sophisticated dining concept specialising in French-Mediterranean cuisine, set to open in Riyadh by the end of the year.
The venue will bring the best of French-style dining to Riyadh, with artisanal bread, viennoiseries, and pastries served early in the morning straight from the boulangerie in an elegant setting.
The restaurant’s design inspiration is drawn from Jardin Du Palais, a garden in the heart of Paris. Outlets are currently open in Dubai and London.
Cipriani Dolci
Cipriani Dolci is one of the newest restaurants in Riyadh. This Italian dining venue recently opened in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter. It offers a refined Venetian experience, inspired by Harry’s Bar in Venice.
The chic interiors are complemented by all-day casual dining. Particularly popular are the tramezzini, desserts, beverages, and a selection of Cipriani classics. A classic vitrine in the centre is a distinctive feature, displaying artisanal pastries. One of the most popular desserts here is the vanilla meringue cake.
Kantami
Kantami is a Japanese restaurant that officially opened to the public in Riyadh, in Nawaf Square, in early February this year. It’s an izakaya-inspired restaurant with inexpensive dishes and snacks, served alongside beverages.
The restaurant has been designed around the Japanese philosophy of Kintsugi, which is the art of repairing broken ceramics with gold to symbolically honour imperfection.
The menu features roripoppu prawns, nishiki karaage, izakaya gyoza, miso soup, baos, Wagyu burgers, and many other colourful dishes.
Berenjak
Berenjak is a Persian restaurant that opened in Riyadh in April 2026. It’s located in VIA Riyadh, Al Hada. Berenjak was originally a highly acclaimed London restaurant, popular for its reimagining of Persian cuisine.
The restaurant emphasises family-style dining, inspired by Persian kabab houses. Dishes consist of charcoal-grilled kebabs cooked over an open mangal, fresh khoresht and a selection of mazeh.
With more names still to be announced and several high-profile openings already creating a buzz, Riyadh’s dining scene is only getting more exciting in 2026. From polished cafés and casual crowd-pleasers to destination restaurants with serious global appeal, the capital continues to prove that there is always somewhere new to book, try, and talk about.
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