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Zaatar w Zeit A Quick Taste of Lebanon
La Cucina: Flavours From Around the World La Cucina Menu: PRICE FOR TWO: SAR 350 (approximately)
Riyadh is home to many wonderful restaurants, but Zaatar w Zeit manages to stand out in the crowd with its sophisticated and modern take on Lebanese cuisine. A casual ‘urban eatery’, it oozes charm, with peppy spices, aromatic herbs, and delicious flavours; in fact, health and happiness in every mouthful. One of the finest and most sought-after casual dining brands in the region, Zaatar w Zeit has chosen Al Faisaliah Mall to open its ninth restaurant, and the first inside a mall, with its creative and experienced chefs having put together a mouth-watering menu using their celebrated (and well guarded) recipes and only the freshest ingredients to take Lebanese cuisine to a whole new level. The first Zaatar w Zeit outlet to be located inside a mall – on the plaza level - anywhere in the Kingdom, its delectable signature wraps, tasty ‘teasers’, lip-smacking pizzas, scrumptious salads, heavenly platters and delightful desserts are all prepared and cooked as they would be done in the home, with attention-to-detail and no short cuts. This really is a fantastic dining experience, with a great atmosphere generated by the excellent food and friendly staff. You're sure to leave with a contented smile and a full stomach!
Price for two: SAR 110 (approximately)
Are you searching for a family get–together in a luxurious and elegant setting where culinary excellence is the norm? Then it’s time to make your way to La Cucina restaurant. Embracing a diverse selection of cuisines from each of the hotel’s seven highly celebrated restaurants, Al Faisaliah Brunch offers everything from Japanese through to Italian and onto traditional Arabic food. And with a unique buffet display and live interactive cooking stations, the Al Faisaliah Brunch has already gained praise from numerous diners, with one, on Trip Advisor, commenting: “Best brunch in Riyadh, with excellent service and ambiance and over 20 gourmet food stations to choose from.” La Cucina, of course, is renowned for its regionally inspired menu that brings together the finest dishes from all over Italy, all freshly prepared and cooked using the finest ingredients. An incredible selection of the freshest seafood sourced from Europe and the Mediterranean, including Broiled Sea Scallop,
Paccheri Pasta with Fresh Lobster, Red Shrimp Tartar, and Chilean Sea Bass, means Al Faisaliah Brunch: ADULTS: that diners can enjoy SAR 295 everything from rustic CHILDREN 7-12: plates of pasta through SAR 150 CHILDREN UNDER 7: to finely crafted regional FREE specialities. However, don’t forget that on Fridays afternoons ‘foodies’ can move beyond Roma, Napoli and Milano, finding themselves in culinary heaven in places such as Tokyo and Muscat, too. Bon appétit!
Website: www.zaatarwzeit.net
Al Faisaliah Brunch is hosted every Friday from 12pm until 4pm in La Cucina Restaurant.