Tel Aviv
Those craving blueberry pancakes, bacon and eggs, shakshuka or eggs Benedict at five in the afternoon – or, for that matter, in the morning – need go no…
Must-see restaurants in Middle East
Manama
Excellent Iranian food at an almost-budget price is a winning combination. The Isfahani juja kebab (made with spiced boneless baby chicken) served with…
Saudi Arabia
This is the pick of the South Asian restaurants in the little Indian strip near the fish market. Taj is excellent value for money, with friendly welcoming…
Muscat
This Omani restaurant (with seating at tables rather than on the floor) offers an avant-garde menu. Camel features among other traditional meats. Leave…
Sharjah
Black-and-white photographs mix with filigree lattice screens and arty metal lamps at this upscale Moroccan spot. It was closed for a renovation when we…
Muscat
With cheerful cloth-covered tables under brollies alongside the harbour, the Blue Marlin offers consistently delicious light bites at lunchtime – perfect…
Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
Get cosy between lanterns, rugs and throw pillows at a low-slung table in the mood-lit dining room, then treat your taste buds while tapping your toes to…
Dubai
Literati young and old love this adorable bookstore-cafe combo geared towards families. It not only has a fabulous selection of children's books in…
Downtown Dubai
This is the first of what promises to be a new chain in the 'affordable healthy eating' bracket. The menu includes an all-day breakfast with such Med…
Doha
Owner Saleh Alayan launched Sugar and Spice after looking for good carrot cake and failing to find any in Qatar. His deliberately chintzy place resembles…
Downtown Dubai
A welcome new restaurant in Fashion Avenue with an extensive menu of sumptuous-sounding choices. For breakfast, try one of the traditional breads, like…
Bahrain
Conveniently located along the busy Budaiya Hwy, close to many of the temple ruins, Melissa's in-house ground coffee is the perfect preparation for a day…
Tel Aviv
The food at this flamboyant place is relegated to secondary importance – here, it's all about the vibe. Sitting at the bar and watching the chefs and…
Tel Aviv
It's stylish, casual and at the beach – the perfect Tel Avivian triumvirate. On the slope directly above Alma Beach, this is the summer breakfast and…
Downtown Dubai
It's a novel idea: dining on three gourmet courses, paired with wines, in the pitch black to savour every flavour, texture and aroma to the full, and…
Dubai
Kaak is flat sesame bread that's a street-food staple in Lebanon. This upbeat mall-based eatery serves it with various sweet and savoury fillings,…
Kuwait City
We love this place. Inside a stylish homewares shop in the souq, Beit Ahmed is a small but sophisticated cafe with traditional cushions and plush sofas…
Downtown Dubai
Turquoise paintwork, stripy red-and-white awnings and a Gaudí-esque mismatch of colourful floor tiles provide the canvas for this rustic-style Italian…
Dubai
In a pretty cottage with a quiet patio out the back, this concept cafe comes attached to a concept boutique selling beautiful things for home and hearth…
Doha
One of the most attractive Indian restaurants in town, shabby-chic Jwala has Indian illustrations on the walls, upcycled oil barrels as tables and auto…
United Arab Emirates
This is the place to get your mezze fix. Order up some warak enab (stuffed vine leaves), batata harra (roast potato cubes with coriander, chilli and…
Abu Dhabi
One of Lebanon's most popular fast-food chains, known for its manakeesh (baked flatbread with toppings like cheese and minced meat) but also dishing up…
Beirut
Beirut is a city of special flatbread moments, and this is one of the best. The classic Armenian breakfast lahme baajin – spiced ground beef on thin dough…
Bur Dubai
Celebrity chef Sanjeer Kapoor's first signature joint is still one of the best Indian restaurants in town, if the loyal following of regulars is any…
Tel Aviv
Vegetarians and vegans are well catered for in Tel Aviv, but this place goes that extra mile when it comes to making them happy. One of only two…
Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
The perfect spot for Brits nostalgic about their curry house back home, this Indian restaurant dishes up tasty classic dishes of the genre such as chicken…
Doha
Choose your own fish from the catch of the day at L'Wzaar, which claims to serve Doha's best, freshest seafood. Just back from the beach in Katara…
Abu Dhabi
It's not surprising this cafe is a popular pit-stop for office workers at lunch: it's one of Hamdan St's best bets for good coffee and has a menu…
Tel Aviv
If you’re looking for huge bowls of Vietnamese food, then Vong is for you. Located on Rothschild Blvd, opposite Independence Hall, it’s now an institution…
Beirut
On a quiet Mar Mikhaël corner, this sweet family-run spot offers cuisine true to this traditional Armenian area. There's a cute little plant-shaded…
Tehran
This subterranean chaykhaneh (teahouse) is an appealing escape from the fumes of Ferdowsi Sq. Head to the ornate restaurant area rather than the smoky tea…
Downtown Dubai
The brainchild of Dubai-based chef Izu Ani, this cafe-shop hybrid is a beacon of good taste when it comes both to hand-selected designer gifts and to…
Beirut
Cheap and cheerful, Beit Halab is considered by Syrians to be among the best Syrian food in Beirut. Nibble traditional Levantine mezze to start and then…
Amman
Located in a fabulous historic inn with vaulted ceiling, this restaurant is brought to life each night when traditional live music fills the ancient halls…
Bur Dubai
If you've ever fantasised about having a robot doing your fetching and carrying, check out Ruby, the robot waitress at this popular restaurant where the…
Tel Aviv
A lively bastion of meaty Mediterranean delights, Ochel (simply meaning 'food' in Hebrew) epitomises the concept of locally sourced cuisine. The…
Iran
Relocated from its old location on Pastor St, the Delta is in a hard-to-find new basement opposite Saidiyeh St (look for the food picture; there's no…
Salalah
With dishes of fresh kunafeh (an addictive syrup-and-cheese dessert) on display and fresh bread flipped from the ovens on to the plate, this restaurant…
Muscat
Nervous Omani hospitality students practise their culinary and waiting skills at this exceptionally good-value restaurant. Menus comprise mostly top-notch…
Beirut
Dar, or ‘home’ in Arabic, is cosily tucked away at the end of an alley in bustling Hamra. The peaceful restaurant and bookstore space spill out of a mid…
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