Riyadh has a sophisticated dining scene that caters to all types of food lovers. There’s something for every diner, be it traditional Saudi cuisine or international.
Whether it’s celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner, or simply enjoying an elevated dining experience, fine-dining restaurants in Riyadh combine exquisite menus with beautiful settings.
This guide highlights some of the top fine dining restaurants in Riyadh that are perfect for the occasion.
Best Fine Dining in Riyadh
Al Orjouan
Al Orjouan is a signature all-day dining buffet restaurant. The warm ambience stands out, and so does the menu, which is international and Middle Eastern cuisine. Dishes include seafood, crafted drinks, baked pastries, and meat dishes, among other items.
They also offer a seafood spread on Thursdays, family dining experiences, a butcher’s night with live cooking stations and Wagyu selections, and a chef’s brunch every Friday. All of these elements make this restaurant a favourite among locals in the city.
- Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh, Al Hada, Riyadh
Cipriani Riyadh
Cipriani is an upscale restaurant in Riyadh, offering timeless Italian fare. The restaurant interiors feature Murano glass chandeliers and high-gloss oak tables. The cuisine includes classic Venetian dishes.
Some dishes on the menu are white tagliarelle ‘all’amatriciana bianca, steamed Chilean sea bass, and homemade potato gnocchi alla guardi. Desserts include tiramisu and chocolate cake, among a few others.
- Location: Prince Turki Ibn Abdulaziz Al Awwal Road, Hittin, Riyadh
IL Baretto
IL Baretto is another excellent Italian restaurant in Riyadh. Guests can enjoy a traditional Italian dining experience. They offer modern classics such as veal Milanese, whole seabass, lobster linguine, salmon carpaccio, and wood-fired northern Italian pizza. Dessert options range from Amalfi lemon soufflé with blueberry ice cream to strawberry salad.
- Location: King Abdullah Financial District, Riyadh
La Petite Maison (LPM) Riyadh
LPM Riyadh is as distinctive for its polished venue as much as it is for the food. The elegant interiors house bright modern artworks and decorative vases that immediately stand out. There’s also a classic harlequin-mirrored bar and a terrace.
The menu offers fresh French-Mediterranean flavours. Dishes include asparagus with goat cheese, large grilled shrimp, grilled rib steak, and rigatoni with mushrooms and Parmesan. The desserts are definitely not to be missed, such as pistachio profiteroles and ‘Cyrus’ French toast.
- Location: Al Motassem Street, Al Olaya, Riyadh
Le Maschou
Le Maschou is a luxury fine dining restaurant located in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarters. The restaurant’s defining feature is its charming interiors. The brick walls are complemented by a dimly lit atmosphere, creating an enchanting, warm environment. They also offer outdoor seating options, where guests are surrounded by flower-covered walls.
Menu highlights here are fig salad, tiramisu, Wagyu steak, the passion fruit mojito, cream caramel, and corn side salad.
- Location: Tayma Street, Diplomatic Quarters, As Safarat, Riyadh
MYAZU
MYAZU is a contemporary Japanese restaurant. The setting is distinctive and lively, with ambient mood lighting.
MYAZU offers varied menus for food, beverages and desserts. The food menu serves seasonal specials, shrimp tempura handrolls, mushroom eclairs, summer shrimp gyoza, yaki lamb chops, and chicken, truffle and shiitake shumai.
The dessert menu is worth a separate mention, with an extensive range of sweet treats such as milk chocolate brownie, banana peanut crumble and a signature chef’s platter.
- Location: Musad Bin Jalawi, As Sulimaniyah, Riyadh
The Globe
The Globe is a fine dining restaurant with an unforgettable setting. Located in the golden sphere atop Al Faisaliah Tower, it offers panoramic views of the city.
The restaurant serves modern European cuisine. Some standout dishes are grilled scallops, poached Canadian lobster, roasted lamb cutlets, herb roasted chicken, and English garden salad.
- Location: Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, King Fahd Road, Al Olaya, Riyadh
These restaurants for fine dining in Riyadh showcase the city’s growing reputation as a premier gastronomic destination. Visitors can enjoy exceptional food, complemented by top-notch service and atmospheres. All these elements take the concept of fine dining far beyond the plate and truly turn it into an experience.
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