Riyadh’s dining scene shows no signs of slowing down. The best new restaurants in Riyadh have been opening across the city and bringing fresh flavours, creative concepts, and beautifully designed spaces to the table. Some are ambitious new arrivals, while others are neighbourhood gems making their debut. Regardless, there is always another dining spot waiting to be discovered.
For food lovers keeping tabs on the city’s latest openings, this guide rounds up the new restaurants in Riyadh making an impression right now. Diners can expect everything from casual bites to international flavours. Many of these new restaurants in the capital also boast polished venues that are designed for long lunches and special dinners.
New Restaurants in Riyadh to Add to the List
Jade Room
Chinese food lovers have a new spot to add to the Riyadh dining list. Jade Room brings a refined take on Chinese cuisine, pairing beautifully presented dishes with an inviting atmosphere. The restaurant opened in early July and is ideal for a date night or a dinner with friends.
The menu features pan-fried chicken and prawn dumplings, Tom Yum Soup, stir-fried Angus beef with bamboo shoots, Kung Pao prawns with peanuts and dry chilli, and an array of noodle dishes. On the sweet side, there’s a strawberry cheesecake, while drinks include jasmine green chai, green tea basil, and berry blossom, among others.
- Location: Prince Turki Bin Abdulaziz Al Awal Road, Al Malqa, Riyadh
Banbiya
Banbiya is one of the newest Indian restaurants in Riyadh, which opened around June. Warm interiors and contemporary, sleek design set the tone for a menu that puts a fresh spin on familiar Indian favourites. The menu offers avocado passion salad, crispy jhinga, and bhindi tempura. Classic options include papdi chaat, lal murgh, and paneer makhani.
Interesting newer choices are a Wagyu dum biryani and, for dessert, pistachio kulfi and brioche halwa. With its lively atmosphere, it’s a fitting choice for dinner with friends, date nights or a polished weekend meal.
- Location: Prince Abdulaziz Ibn Musaid Ibn Jalawi Street, As Sulimaniyah, Riyadh
Bistro & Co.
The Bistro & Co is a cosy new cafe in Riyadh serving breakfast, speciality coffee, and casual dining with a Saudi twist. It’s a contemporary social dining spot that opened in May this year. It is built around the concept of “Eat, Drink, Chat.” The venue is ideal for breakfast and speciality coffee, as well as relaxed lunches and dinners.
With a stylish, welcoming atmosphere, it’s an easy choice for a casual catch-up, a meal with friends, or quality time with family.
- Location: Edge Riyadh Al Rabie by Rotana, Al Thoumamah Road, Ar Rabi, Riyadh
Casa Nonna
Casa Nonna brings a comforting taste of Italy to Riyadh with fresh, handmade pasta and hearty classics. The cosy restaurant opened in early June this year and serves everything from lasagne and ravioli to familiar Italian favourites, making it an inviting spot for relaxed meals and casual outings.
It’s the kind of neighbourhood-style restaurant that quickly earns a place on the regular dining list.
- Location: Al Lazekeiah, Al Muruj, Riyadh
UPLIFT
UPLIFT opened a little over a month ago at Riyadh Solitaire Mall. This casual dining concept has an innovative fusion approach to food. A curated menu combines the best of American, Italian, and Japanese cuisines, all reimagined with a modern twist.
Dishes include hot wild shrimp, glazed chicken wings, creamy pastas, a variety of burgers, and pretzel buns. On the lighter side, there are vibrant salads, such as crunchy crab stick salad and Yama grilled chicken salad. Drinks range from passion fruit mojito to orange juice, while dessert features cinnamon treats and tiramisu.
- Location: Riyadh Solitaire Mall, King Abdulaziz Road, Riyadh
B+F Riyadh
B+F Riyadh is one of the hottest new restaurants in Riyadh’s dining scene, which opened in April 2026. The concept is centred around an open-fire grill experience, serving delicacies of Pan-American cuisine. This premium-casual restaurant offers a selection of expertly cooked steaks, smoked meats, burgers, and sliders, among others.
Inside, the atmosphere is warm and inviting, with music adding life to the setting. It’s a great pick for an easygoing meal when good food and a vibrant atmosphere are equally important.
- Location: Al Urubah Branch Road, Laysen Valley, Umm Al Hamam Al Gharbi, Riyadh
With Riyadh’s dining scene constantly evolving, there is always a new table to book and another menu to explore. From exciting concepts to fresh takes on familiar favourites, the latest openings are adding even more variety to the capital’s already impressive dining options. Keep this list handy for the next time dinner calls for somewhere new.
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