Whether you’re visiting or living in Doha, trying most popular Qatari cuisines is a must. Even with Doha emerging as one of the richest cities on the globe, it still steeps in its customs.
Here’s the list of top five best restaurants in Doha for an amazing variety of culinary styles and facilities.
1. HAKKASAN DOHA
Set within the gardens of the St. Regis Hotel, Hakkasan Doha is an opulent restaurant, with two private dining areas and the Ling Ling Lounge.
Opening hours:
Dinner: Daily (7:00 pm – 11:30 pm)
Brunch at Hakkasan: Friday(12:00 pm – 4:00 pm)
Taste of Hakkasan (Lunch): Saturday (1:00 pm – 4:00 pm)
Bar: Daily (6: pm – 1:00 am)
2. IDAM BY ALAIN DUCASSE
IDAM is Alain Ducasse’s first restaurant in the Middle East. Settled like a jewel in the crown, this restaurant found its place in the Museum of Islamic Art.
Opening hours:
Saturday – Thursday (Closed Friday)
Lunch: 12:30 – 03:00 PM
Dinner: 07:00 – 10:00 PM
3. NOBU DOHA
Experience Chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa’s signature, new-style Japanese cuisine at the world’s largest Nobu restaurant, dramatically perched above the Arabian Gulf.
- Everyday: 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Brunch: Friday 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Happy hour: Sunday-friday 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Ladies night: monday 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM - Sip and sushi: Saturday 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM
4. SPICE MARKET
Illuminate your night. In a cozy, candlelit lounge overlooking the glittering Arabian Gulf, handcrafted screens create intimate moments around a raised dining space where you’ll revel in Southeast Asian food by Chef Vongerichten.
Every Day except Fridays
Lunch: 12 PM – 4 PM
Dinner: 5 PM – 11.30 PM
Friday Dinner: 7 pm – 11:30 pm
Brunch: Every Friday: 12 pm – 4 pm
Take Away:12 PM – 11 PM
5. LA SPIGA BY PAPERMOON
Whether you prefer pizza, pasta or other Italian delicacies, La Spiga by Papermoon is your address for Italian cuisine in Doha.
Everyday
Lunch: 12 PM – 4 PM
Dinner: 5 PM – 11.30 PM
Pizza & Salads only: 4 PM – 5 PM
