Doha is a true foodie paradise. The city’s countless restaurants are a celebration of its society: myriad multicultural immigrants passing through to share their wide array of traditions and culinary delights with the hungry masses.
Craving some dosa? Doha’s got the goods. In the mood for a wood-fired pizza? No problem. From fine dining Qatari food to Michelin-starred establishments and fast-casual favorites, dining out in Doha isn’t just a pastime — it’s one of the best things to do in this constantly evolving city.
Here are eight of the best restaurants to book on your next visit.
As always check for travel restrictions and closures before planning your trip.
COYA
Step foot inside this ornate restaurant and you’re transported straight to Peru. A much-loved spot for Doha’s locals and visitors, COYA serves classic Peruvian dishes executed with Chinese, Spanish and Japanese influences.
The restaurant’s flavors are as bold as its design, with wild patterns and bright pops of color adorning this vivid W Doha restaurant.
At COYA, you’ll never go wrong with an order of guacamole (made tableside!) and a round of pisco sours from its dedicated pisco bar. And before you ask for the bill, be sure to try at least one of the fresh fish ceviches.
Deli Kitchen
Ideal for families, Deli Kitchen‘s eclectic menu varies enough to excite even the pickiest eater. This restaurant, at Al Messila, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Doha, helmed by Michelin-starred chef Pino Lavarra, is a BL&D restaurant, meaning it’s open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Breakfast is a buffet of Arabic mezze, plus freshly baked pastries and egg options galore. Don’t miss their Yum Cha brunch — available on Fridays, it includes dim sum and other Asian favorites. Lunch and dinner are from the menu, including teriyaki salmon, short rib taco bao, butter chicken and a chocolate dome cake dessert. See? It’s a crowd-pleaser.
Jamavar
When it comes to Indian food in Qatar, it’s hard to beat this fine dining option inside the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel. In the sleek and sophisticated space, Chef Debdash Balaga showcases the best of Indian cuisine, from spicy chicken tikka with curry leaves to tender gosht nalli nihari, a slow-simmered stew.
The service at Jamavar is as excellent as its curries. Don’t skip out on the Indian-themed cocktails, either — they’re made with botanicals and fragrant spices and designed to pair perfectly with dishes that pack a flavorful punch.
Parisa
This Persian culinary palace is one of the most popular restaurants in the city. Diners can choose between three locations, The Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village, Doha; Souq Waqif; or Al Messila, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Doha.
Parisa’s Souq Waqif location is arguably the most striking, with thousands of mosaic tiles and hand-painted murals, still, The Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village’s outpost features an outside terrace with dreamy sea vistas, while the Al Messila spot charms with rich Persian decor.
Whichever you choose, you’ll be delighted to dine on flavorful Persian dishes with a twist, like pomegranate meatballs or slow-cooked lamb shank with dill rice, and cap off the meal with a refreshing vermicelli sorbet with rose water and saffron ice cream.
ADRIFT ANDA by David Myers
To the delight of pizza lovers in Doha, they can experience a culinary tour of Italy when they tuck into the pizzaiolos at ADRIFT ANDA inside Le Royal Méridien Doha, watching pros sling artisanal pies cooked in a piping-hot wood-fired oven.
Charcoal-grilled meats, al dente pastas and regional classics are also on offer inside this contemporary trattoria.
Hakkasan Doha
When you ask locals to name Doha’s top restaurants, Hakkasan always makes the list. Inside The St. Regis Doha‘s lush gardens, this high-end Cantonese delight is all about exquisite dim sum.
The wagyu beef xiao long bao is a must, as is the prawn and scallop cheung fun. Try to book a table on the outdoor terrace; it’s surrounded by leafy greenery and has plenty of comfortable seating.
B-Lounge
Come for the marina views, stay for the martinis. B-lounge at The Ritz-Carlton, Doha has one of the most creative cocktail menus in the city.
Drinks are divine, like the Maha Bodhi, which includes pandan vodka with sake, passionfruit and blueberries, while Pink in the City has rose sous vide vodka mixed with rose wine, strawberries, green tea and Thai Basil.
The food menu includes a killer tuna tartare and a huge selection of sushi rolls, sashimi and robata grilled skewers.
Shanghai Club
Floor-to-ceiling views of Doha’s ever-morphing city center make the Shanghai Club, located on the 43rd floor of the JW Marriott Marquis City Center Doha, the perfect spot for a night out. The menu is a laundry list of Asian favorites, from spicy tuna rolls and chicken sui mai to Thai green papaya salad.
If you’d rather take in Doha during the day, the Koi brunch is one of Doha’s most popular midafternoon feasts.
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