In search of Lebanese restaurants in Riyadh? Your journey ends here. We love Lebanese food here at Time Out. Who doesn’t love some great tabbouleh and some tasty shish tawouk? And if you’ve got a sweet tooth, you can enjoy the ever-so-sweet kunafa and baklava, too. Not sure where to go for all these amazing treats? Here are the top Lebanese restaurants in Riyadh.
Dayatna
Looking for a cool modern spot to enjoy traditional Lebanese cuisine? Dayatna promises to deliver. Enjoy authentic Lebanese breakfasts in a classically modern setting. Don’t forget to order the meat koftas, and the veggie shakshuka (here’s how you get the kids to eat their vegetables). Did we mention it’s open 24/7? So, you can feast on everything round the clock.
Open daily 24 hours. Tahlia, Prince Muhammad bin Abdulaziz Road, Olaya, instagram.com/dayatna_sa (011 4885 252).
Kaak Wa Joben
Kaak Wa Joben roughly translates to cake and cheese, and this place serves tonnes of it. You get Lebanese food done fast-food-style. Yes, you read that right. The spot serves tasty pizza-style meals stuffed with mozzarella cheese. If you’re looking for the perfect cheese pull, this is a good spot.
Open daily from 8am-2pm. King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Road, Al Narjis District, instagram.com/kaakwajoben (920 033 350).
Shababïk
Looking to impress someone special? Shababïk is the place to be. It’s one of the brilliant Lebanese restaurants in Riyadh. With lots of natural light flowing right in, this place seems to be straight out of a dream. Don’t forget to order the basat al reeh and eggplant kebab.
Open Sat-Thu 9am-1am. Fri 1pm-1am. Prince Abdulaziz bin Musaed bin Jalawi Street, Sulaymaniyah, instagram.com/shababikksa (920 003 945).
Ward Restaurant
“Ward” in Arabic means flower, and this place is full of those. Surrounded by bushes and palm trees, this casual dining spot serves Lebanese cuisine with presentations that are Insta-worthy. Don’t forget to order the popular shrimp alongside the restaurant’s impressive tower of hummus. Yes, a hummus tower.
Open daily from 12.30 pm-midnight. Al Orouba Road, North Ma’athar. instagram.com/ward.restaurant (011 283 4799).
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