Jerusalem
Bardak is famous in Jerusalem not just for its pizza and wide selection of beers, but also for its pizzas 'dedicated' to the city's various neighbourhoods…
Must-see restaurants in Middle East
Bur Dubai
Chutneys provides a richly nuanced culinary journey to northern India. There's lots of familiar feel-good fare including juicy kebabs and fluffy biryanis,…
Dubai
White tablecloths, silver service and a menu that’s decidedly more ristorante than trattoria, Scalini is one for the foodies. Expect high-end Italian…
Kuwait City
The ultimate place for date connoisseurs, this Saudi Arabian chain sells more than 20 varieties of dates sourced from Al Ghat. The well-presented cafe…
Bur Dubai
This all-veg street-food haven does a roaring trade in dosas (savoury wraps), stuffed parathas (pan-fried flatbread) and other southern Indian soul food,…
Amman
This international restaurant downtown aims strongly towards the budget end of the market. Tricked out like the interior of a Bedouin tent lined with…
Jerusalem
Cleanse your palate at this kosher cafe serving up nourishing veggie and vegan dishes like soups, quiches and DIY salads (from beetroot and leaves to more…
Downtown Dubai
Along with the daily specials, the menu here celebrates vegan cuisine with tasty dishes using ingredients like cashew cream cheese, courgette noodles,…
Sharjah
If you can manage to not suffer serious indecision while choosing from this old-school parlour's absolute novella of a menu, you're doing better than us…
Bur Dubai
Resembling an exotic Mogul palace, Antique Bazaar's decor is sumptuously ornate with carved-wood seats, ivory-inset tables and richly patterned fabrics…
Bur Dubai
Namesake of legendary Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle, this sensuously lit dining room shines the spotlight on contemporary northwest Indian fare. The…
Doha
You'd half expect to find prize-winning Egyptian writer Naguib Mahfouz working on a novel at a corner table in this low-key, unfancy, Old Cairo–style…
Doha
Devour scrumptious designer doughnuts at this trendy industrial-chic hang-out spot on The Pearl. The inventive, and beautifully presented, flavours…
Tel Aviv
Supercool Nordoy will send your tastebuds on a trip. From cheese platters and an expansive vegetarian menu to fish and meat, everything at this classic…
East Jerusalem
A cheaper, more rounded offering than the cheese-and-wine restaurant above it, Allegro is a charming cafe in the Notre Dame complex serving pizzas, hummus…
Jerusalem
A Middle Eastern grill and hummus restaurant that ticks all the boxes. As the name suggests, you'll see families galore crowding out this canteen-style…
Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
Sushi purist or not, you're sure to find your favourite among the huge, attractive selection of French-infused California-style bites at this minimalist…
Kuwait City
A hip spot catering to one of Kuwait's few indulgences – cocoa. Order a variety of sweet dishes, accompanied by a can of liquid chocolate (dark, white or…
Iran
Fashioned like a palatial caravanserai – complete with stalactite-vaulted iwan – this is one of the most indulgently upmarket restaurants in Shandiz for…
Beirut
In the ultra-elegant part of Achrafiyeh, Bab Sharki offers a wide selection of Levantine dishes, including Iraqi, Armenian and Aleppian cuisine. Its…
Bur Dubai
Head a block back from the Bur Dubai Abra Station to find this superb no-frills place, one of the best South Indian vegetarian restaurants in town and one…
Riyadh
Tuǧra is named after the Ottoman sultans' royal seal, and there's certainly something regal about the stunning views from this restaurant. The food is…
East Jerusalem
It feels pricey if you've been snacking on street food all day, but the restaurant at the Ambassador is one of East Jerusalem's best places to eat. Puffy…
Jordan
Students, visiting parents and local families crowd into the courtyard outside Al Joude Hotel to sip fresh fruit juices and smoke a strawberry shisha …
Doha
Cafeteria-style, above-ordinary salads and snacks nicely complement the light Middle Eastern and French mains that fill the short menu at the cafe at the…
Jerusalem
The Yemenite Falafel Center is a small takeaway shop that serves up some of Jerusalem’s best along with a dollop of traditional Yemenite Jewish flavours,…
Beirut
You might find better shawarma, falafel or manoushe (cheese and herb-topped flatbread baked in a pizza oven) in Beirut, but the scene at Barbar makes your…
Doha
Set in a colonial-style house, this venue is different from other eateries in Souq Waqif, with its winding staircase, large chandelier and different…
Bur Dubai
Located in the heart of the revitalised Shindagha area, fronting the same-name guesthouse, this enticing spot offers a combination of Emirati, Lebanese…
Abu Dhabi
Industrial-chic meets comfy Victoriana at this welcoming deli-cafe where exposed piping, bare bulb lighting, chandeliers and chalkboards with ornate…
Southeastern Iran
Sparsely decorated with old plates and potted plants in an attractive single room, this calm, couple-y restaurant serves interesting twists on Italian…
Jerusalem
Stylish and sophisticated Menza bustles day and night with customers ordering from its extended (non-kosher) menu that includes cornbeef sandwiches, beef…
Sharzeh Traditional Restaurant
Shiraz
Near Masjed-e Vakil, this hugely popular restaurant is in the basement of an arcade with galley-style seating around the upper of the two floors. It’s…
Jerusalem
Mixing culinary influences with strict Jewish dietary laws isn't easy, but thanks to the chef-driven edgy ambition here kosher has never tasted so good…
Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
This contemporary Indian bistro seems mildly incongruous, away from the food court and surrounded by shops, but it packs a lot of sizzle into its kebabs,…
Beirut
This sweet little fish restaurant on the Armenia strip has appropriately nautical blue-and-white check tables. There's a range of seafood mezze: delicious…
Kuwait City
In the grounds of the Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Cultural Centre, by the dancing fountain, Cocoa Room serves tasty all-day breakfasts, including short rib…
Muscat
This cave-like complex of seven different restaurants includes Al Manjur, an Omani restaurant with shuwa (slow-cooked, marinated meat dishes, OR8) on the…
Oman
This popular upstairs restaurant on the main road in Ibra (opposite the Ibra Motel) offers cosy dining for reasonable prices. Particularly good value is…
Abu Dhabi
Cosy dining, complete with tree sprouting in the middle of the restaurant and a mezzanine-level bar area. Concentrating on bistro-style cooking, dishes…
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