Cento per Cento is an Italian restaurant located on a quiet area off of Olaya road. The place has a romantic feel to it and the decor is modern and very attractive. Atmosphere here is relaxed and quiet background music is played (not so common in Riyadh!). There\’s a choice of sitting in several different [...]
Curious to see what will set Dixie Cream apart from the other donut havens in Riyadh, we paid a visit to Dixie Cream. According to their website, Dixie Cream has been around for over 80 years – that’s a long time churning out donuts. On arrival we were a little surprised to find most of [...]
The courtyard dining in Piatto is like something straight out of Italy. It’s open yet covered (good when sandstorms kick in). The sunlight is bountiful and the atmosphere is light and airy. The trickle of water from the fountain, the melodic beats of utensils, and the chatter from nearby tables create an ambiance that is [...]
Samurai has always been a favorite of mine for Sushi in Riyadh. The cashier in their Faisaliah Mall can prove it. He even knows when I’m on vacation because he claims he doesn’t see me order often from the restaurant. Haha. Wow, what a reputation to leave behind. I, the Samurai girl. Okay, so I’m [...]
Furusato is a restaurant with an elegant facade in Tahlia street and great set-up outside perfect for dining al-fresco (weather permitting). The restaurant is set on the upper floor; small rooms accommodate individual groups where the food is cooked right in front of you. This is definitely an experience worth trying. We ordered a platter [...]
Rosso Riyadh restaurant offers authentic Italian cuisine from all regions, including an antipasti buffet and fresh, crisp pizza from the open kitchen’s wood-burning oven are some of what you’ll find at Rosso, Four Seasons Riyadh’s contemporary Italian restaurant. Located on the Ground Floor next to the Lobby Lounge. Been to Rosso? Please leave a Review [...]
Mexican Corner is one of the oldest restaurants here in Riyadh. If you’re longing for some Tex-Mex food, this is the place to be! Located in the busy street of Abdulla Al-Hamdan, Mexican Corner is tucked in a, you guessed it, corner that is crawling with vehicles and people. I was pleasantly surprised to find [...]
Vapiano is an international brand of restaurant that offers an innovative European concept in a fast casual and hip dining ambiance. Visiting their website to know more about the restaurant before I actually dined there increased my expectation a notch higher. With 70 worldwide locations and 100 more on the way, who wouldn’t expect a [...]
Café Céramique is a part-cafe, part-art studio in the corner of Sahara Mall. It is a haven that inspires the artist in us and at the same time, satisfy our inner foodie. As they say in their website, Café Céramique is a home away from home where you can sit back, relax, order from their [...]
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