Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia is a growing tourist destination. With newly added accommodation options such as all new hotels and serviced apartments in Riyadh, visitors can now enjoy a comfortable stay while indulging in the city’s amazing attractions. Needless to say, with the city’s rise to popularity as a tourist destination, quite a few great restaurants have also popped up. If you are staying at the Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh, you will get to try out some of the most popular restaurants in the city.

 

Located at Kingdom Center is Element which features an interactive dining experience and a massive menu with options from all over the world. The chefs at Element cook in an open kitchen and meet world-class standards. Be sure to keep an eye on their special dinner menus. If you are hoping for a romantic dining experience, pay a visit to The Globe, the most exclusive fine-dining restaurant in the city. Located on the top of the Al Faisaliah Tower, The Globe features amazing three-course menus, traditional High Tea, an authentic cigar lounge as well as a stunning view. Another popular restaurant in Riyadh is Set al Sham which features Egyptian, Syrian and Lebanese inspired décor and a great Middle-Eastern buffet. If you are hoping to learn more about Arabic food, this is definitely place to do so, at a reasonable price. Spazio is the go-to place for incredible Italian cuisine as well as other international cuisines such as sushi, which is served on a bar at the middle of the venue. Dinner is the best time to visit Spazio as you will get to enjoy a stunning view from the 77th floor of the Kingdom Tower, the second tallest building in the country, along with your meal. Craving Armenian food? Then head to Lusin to try authentic Armenian cuisine which serves exotic dishes such as manti, saborak and popular options such as tabbouleh and kebab. TOI or Taste of India is, as the name suggests, an Indian restaurant. The restaurant has earned a great reputation thanks to its excellent food and ambiance that is offered at a reasonable price. This is a popular choice among locals. Last, but not least, is Al Nakheel which specializes in North African and Arabic cuisine. This is the place to go if you love all-day dining and an incredible view from the Al Khozama Center.

 

Auburn Silver is a travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.

 

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