So, you want to make special plans for February 14 but you don’t know where to go? You’re in luck, we’ve rounded up some of the best spots to enjoy the day in Riyadh this year.
Billionaire Riyadh
This is one of the restaurants in Riyadh for people who want some entertainment and spectacle on their visit. Diners can choose from either an Italian or an Asian menu. From the Italian side, we like the sound of the black truffle tagliolini, lobster ravioli and wagyu tomahawk, while the Asian menu features standouts like scallop ceviche, wagyu sando buns and Korean baby chicken. Enjoy new-Asian and Italian dishes along with amazing special entertainment by Unchain My Heart.
Reserve your table. Mon Feb 14. 7.30am-12pm. Dabab Street, Sulaimaniya, billionairesociety.com (092 001 1916).
Koi
Japan meets Peru (or Nikkei, as they call it) at this exciting and upmarket restaurant in Riyadh. Signature dishes include intriguing ingredients such as hamachi fusion, soy yuzu, truffle essence, and there are unusual combinations like foie gras on seared tuna with truffles, and an extensive range of tempura to choose from. Looking for some live entertainment with your dinner? Koi has you covered with romantic violin and piano performances.
Open Tue-Sun 6pm-12am. Koi, Wadi Al Muaydin, Unit 4 Imam Saud Ibn Abdul Aziz Road, koi-riyadh.com (011 813 1347).
Milwan at Le Méridien
After a luxurious way to celebrate February 14 in Riyadh? Try Milwan. For this place, you might want to call the foodies. They are serving up a huge buffet-style dinner of both national and international favourites.
Mon Feb 14. SAR699. Ibn Abdulaziz Road, Al Woroud District, King Abdullah, instagram.com/lemeridienriyadh (011 826 6666).
Roka Riyadh
They say the more the merrier, and at Roka Riyadh’s that is exactly what they’re all about. “Ro” means a meeting place where food and drinks are shared with friends, and “ka” means heat, warmth and an all-embracing energy surround. There’s an exclusive February 14 tasting and a special dessert.
Open Sat-Wed 6.30pm-11.30pm. Thu-Fri 6.30pm-midnight. ROKA, 5140 Prince Muhammad Bin Abdulaziz Rd, As Sulimaniyah, rokarestaurant.com (+966 9200 12327).
Teatro at Hilton Riyadh
It doesn’t get more romantic than this: enjoy a contemporary buffet and vibrant mixed drinks at the outdoor terrace that gives you a gorgeous view of the Riyadh skyline.
SAR400. 6623 Eastern Ring Rd, Ghirnatah, hilton.com/hotels, (011 234 6666).
Looking for more cool things to do in Riyadh?
German Future Perfect art exhibition hits Riyadh
The exhibition runs until March 3.
Read more here.
Coya restaurant brings award-winning Peruvian flavours to Riyadh
The popular restaurant serves modern Peruvian cuisine.
Read more here.
Marks & Spencer relaunches Granada Mall store with a newly designed café
The Ghirnatah spot also has a new food hall.
Read more here
