Must-see restaurants in Kuwait City

  • Al Boom

    Kuwait City

    As unique as dining gets in Kuwait, this atmospheric restaurant is set on the huge Mohammedi II dhow. Built in Kozhikode, India, in 1979, it's made of…

  • Le Nôtre

    Kuwait City

    Fantastic views of the Kuwait Towers, a discerning menu, an exclusive chocolatier and a landmark steel-and-glass building make this one of the hippest…

  • Burj Al Hamam

    Kuwait City

    This unmissable waterfront restaurant is a terrific place to sample Middle Eastern fare. Grilled meat and seafood dominate, but there's also top mezze,…

  • Mais Alghanim

    Kuwait City

    They've been serving excellent Middle Eastern cooking at this fine place since 1953. Charcoal-grilled meats, seafood and hearty rice dishes are menu…

  • Greenland Vegetarian Restaurant

    Kuwait City

    A real find, this excellent vegetarian Indian restaurant has a light dining area decorated with Gandhi portraits and Indian street art. It does a popular…

  • Pick

    Kuwait City

    This slick little spot is best known for its frozen yogurts, smoothies and pancakes, but its concept of healthy fast food extends to ready-made sushi…

  • Assaha Restaurant

    Kuwait City

    Built to resemble an old Kuwaiti villa, Assaha is an atmospheric place to eat. The stone arches, snugs, majlis (reception room) area, tiled floors and…

  • Slice

    Kuwait City

    The humble doner has never looked as good as it does at this fast-food kiosk. All of the essential ingredients come into play: flaky pita bread, expertly…

  • Baker & Spice

    Kuwait City

    Decorated in a light and airy style, like a contemporary French cafe, this pleasant spot from the international artisan chain is a solid lunch choice. The…

  • Fayrouzeyat Restaurant

    Kuwait City

    Smart Middle Eastern restaurant in a lovely setting with a large terrace and calming park views. The menu's mezze offerings are decent, including well…

  • Beit 7

    Kuwait City

    Around the corner from the Muse coffee shop, this charming restaurant is tucked away in an interior courtyard. Set in a coral-and-gypsum house dating from…

  • Naz Restaurant

    Kuwait City

    The 'Persian soul food' at this casual eatery is terrific, with the full range of kebabs, salads and stews – of the latter, the tangy fattoush (salad of…

  • Café Bateel

    Kuwait City

    The ultimate place for date connoisseurs, this Saudi Arabian chain sells more than 20 varieties of dates sourced from Al Ghat. The well-presented cafe…

  • Can Full of Chocolate

    Kuwait City

    A hip spot catering to one of Kuwait's few indulgences – cocoa. Order a variety of sweet dishes, accompanied by a can of liquid chocolate (dark, white or…

  • Cocoa Room

    Kuwait City

    In the grounds of the Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Cultural Centre, by the dancing fountain, Cocoa Room serves tasty all-day breakfasts, including short rib…

  • Joa by Ora

    Kuwait City

    Joa is a solid counter-service poke joint inside Kuwait's popular luxury mall. Choose your bowl's base (rice, quinoa or cauliflower) and then your protein…

  • Beit Ahmed

    Kuwait City

    We love this place. Inside a stylish homewares shop in the souq, Beit Ahmed is a small but sophisticated cafe with traditional cushions and plush sofas…

  • Ridley's Burger

    Kuwait City

    Ridley's is a funky little burger joint inside the Salhia Complex mall, with retro school chairs and bookshelves, plus cutlery stored in classic Tate &…

  • Le Relais de l'Entrecôte Salhiya

    Kuwait City

    Outside the entrance of Salhiya Complex, this restaurant is decorated like a classic French bistro, with simple wooden chairs and clean tablecloths. It's…

  • Kurdo

    Kuwait City

    For an inexpensive eating option inside The Avenues mall, head to this tasty Kuwaiti fast food chain in the food court. It serves top shawarmas, shish…

  • ChocoMelt

    Kuwait City

    This modern boutique dessert coffee shop serves various treats from crepes and pancakes to French toast and cheesecake slathered in rich chocolate. The …

  • Dukkan Burger

    Kuwait City

    Part burger joint, part modern Kuwaiti diwaniya (traditional gathering), Dukkan Burger serves a decent beef burger, plus shawarma burgers with local aioli…

  • Maki

    Kuwait City

    Inside the modern tent-like Marina Waves structure, off the corniche, Maki serves decent sushi, sashimi and Asian mains (noodles, rice, teriyaki chicken…

  • Dikakeen

    Kuwait City

    With a genteel air in the upmarket Salhiya mall, Dikakeen serves up classy interpretations of Middle Eastern street food, from tangy shish taouk (grilled…

  • Publik Kuwait

    Kuwait City

    This cool space – with a mosaic tiled floor, exposed pipes and large art murals painted directly onto the concrete walls – is a cafe by day and occasional…

  • Layali Al Helmeya

    Kuwait City

    A lovely place to sit and enjoy the view overlooking Kuwait Bay, offering reasonably priced dishes; huge salads, delicious freshly made muttabal …