Downtown Dubai
Fun is firmly on the agenda at this wildly popular restaurant, which offers a playful take on Indian molecular gastronomy. Behind the smoke and mirrors,…
Must-see restaurants in Middle East
Bur Dubai
The name of this gorgeously formal restaurant translates as 'long-time friend', which is quite apropos given its league of loyal followers. No gimmicky…
Bur Dubai
A neighbourhood hotspot, Miss Wang attracts a diverse crowd here for the food, the cocktails, the live band – or the karaoke (thankfully in a separate…
Aqaba
Great-value Jordanian restaurant where you can linger over mezze or get stuffed on mansaf (chicken or lamb over rice with a thick, meaty broth). This…
United Arab Emirates
Bringing a fine-dining touch to the flavours of Africa, the restaurant of Al Sahel Villa Resort is a treat for even the most well-travelled palates. Dig…
Muscat
As if Oman didn't have enough forts, they've just built a new one. Unlike its dusty old predecessors, however, with their all but empty interiors, this…
Downtown Dubai
This always-bustling warehouse-style cafe with concrete floors, exposed pipes and an open kitchen would fit right into Madrid or Melbourne, which is…
Aqaba
If you like bread and cheese, come here. The speciality is manakeesh (baked flatbread with toppings like cheese and minced meat), served piping hot from…
Muscat
Bench seats with colourful cushions spill on to the pavement at this excellent Lebanese restaurant, inviting diners to make a night of it. That's easily…
Bur Dubai
The decor here is pure rustic Italian eatery, from the red-and-white chequered tablecloths to the traditional pizza oven and pics of actress Sophia Loren…
Haifa
This Druze-run family restaurant has kindly service and a broad selection of Lebanese and Syrian dishes: fried sea bream, paprika-dusted kebabs with…
Amman
The shiny chrome and dark woods of this stylish pan-Asian diner feel like they have been lifted straight from the cooler quarters of Shanghai. However,…
Bur Dubai
Prints by Goan cartoonist Mario Miranda decorate the simple, buzzing dining room of this purveyor of magically spiced dishes from the tropical Indian…
Madaba
Little more than a hole in the wall, Abu Yousef's establishment is part of the fabric of the town, serving fresh hummus and falafel daily to those in the…
Amman
Splendid pizza joint with red-checked tablecloths giving an appropriate nod for the decor. Pizza crusts are cooked to thin and crunchy perfection and…
Tel Aviv
Slightly smaller than its sibling branch on King George St, this Miznon is not lacking in atmosphere. The staff shout orders at the chefs behind the…
Beirut
One of Beirut's best manoushe (flatbread baked in a pizza oven) spots, conveniently located between Gemmayzeh and Mar Mikhaël. Cheese and zaatar (a…
Salalah
This local favourite (not related to the hotel of the same name) is a popular venue for an excellent brunch buffet (OR7) served between 9am and 1pm. The…
Manama
This fashionable restaurant, in the outstanding La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art, is a magical place to enjoy a meal by a beautiful fountain in one…
Manama
Bahrain's high-end eateries have tried and failed to wrestle the mantle of best seafood spot from this no-frills restaurant. The menu varies with the…
Madaba
Housed in a beautifully restored typical Madaba residence and run by one of the town’s returning sons, this excellent restaurant has quickly become the…
Amman
This primarily Spanish restaurant and tapas bar just off 3rd Circle is a favourite with well-heeled locals, who want a drink and a table of dishes between…
Amman
Housed in an elegant traditional townhouse, Romero comes complete with period furniture, Venetian chandeliers, a roaring fire in winter and a delightful…
Amman
Tastefully decorated and with crisp white linen tablecloths, this Lebanese fine-dining restaurant is located in a 1950s house with a beautiful outdoors…
Jerusalem
Rachmo is a beloved staple of Mahane Yehuda Market that specialises in no-frills Kurdish Jewish cooking. Located on a corner off the market’s main street,…
Aqaba
This burger joint brings a decent slice of Americana to Aqaba. Patties are cooked just how you like them, and there are a variety of options to fill your…
Golan Heights
Hugely popular with locals, this brightly lit, sparklingly clean place serves both Middle Eastern favourites (grilled meats, hummus, eggplant dishes,…
Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
India's first Michelin-starred chef, Vineet Bhatia, is the menu maven at this gorgeous, intimate dining room lorded over by big brass Natraj sculptures…
Amman
If you’re wondering where Amman’s fashionable set go to escape their own cuisine, look no further than this glass-and-steel restaurant with a lovely…
Riyadh
One to book for a special occasion, this upscale restaurant offers a refreshing spin on standard Indian cuisine. Creating dishes such as classic Punjabi…
Manama
The ambience at this smart, South Indian eatery is enhanced with mellow music and smiling staff. Dishes include an outstanding beef and green banana curry…
Iran
A fun mural of travelling nomads and their sheep on the outside wall beckons visitors to explore the gorgeous old house within. Arranged around a pretty…
Esfahan
It's probably fair to say that the food in this beautiful restaurant is not the best, but if this isn't the prime concern, then it's worth a night out…
Oman
Located along the seafront with a bright, no-nonsense interior and a few tables on astroturf on the pavement outside, this small Lebanese restaurant is…
Manama
A delightful terrace overlooking Orangery's neoclassical garden, where the only sound is that of a trickling fountain, helps whisk you off to Europe in…
Jerusalem
Jerusalem’s newest, most popular and possibly first kosher taqueria is constantly bustling with customers coming for homemade corn tortillas brimming with…
Doha
A steakhouse that delivers more than just steak, Prime imports choice cuts of Wagyu, which are some of the best in the city. Its menu also contains…
Kuwait City
This slick little spot is best known for its frozen yogurts, smoothies and pancakes, but its concept of healthy fast food extends to ready-made sushi…
Amman
Amman's gourmet burger craze of recent years seems to have blown itself out, but Volk's Burger has stood the test of time. Fat juicy patties and good…
Manama
One of Manama's most sophisticated cafes, My Cafe does dishes like tuna carpaccio and roasted hammour exceptionally well. The experience is enhanced by…
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