Ramadan in Riyadh: 5 modern takes on Iftar experiences

This Ramadan Season, these five restaurants in Riyadh are satisfying your cravings for international cuisine with a selection of Iftar menus.

Whether you book a table for the whole family, with friends or loved ones, you can now celebrate the timeless tradition of breaking the daily fast with a contemporary twist. From contemporary Japanese dishes to the rich flavours of India, this list will bring you around the world and back again.

Gymkhana

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Cuisine: Modern Indian

Break your fast and begin your Iftar meal with a traditional Saudi Arabian dates and a selection of refreshing juices and Ramadan mocktails. But, then it is time to dive right into an incredible selection of delicious Indian dishes; from Goan prawn curry, Awadhi lamb biryani alongside a selection of samosas, pakoras, vadas and of course pappadums and dips are a must. Finish with an assortment of traditional Indian sweets such as gulab jamun drenched in rosewater syrup and topped with pistachio.

SAR 285 pp (Iftar Menu from 5pm - 3am)
Make a reservation here or call +966 13 663 7000
Via Riyadh, Al Hada, Riyadh 12912
@gymkhana.sa

Il Baretto Riyadh

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Cuisine: Italian

This Ramadan, Il Baretto Riyadh is bringing loved ones together with Italian feasting, offering diners a set Iftar menu priced at SAR184. As an ideal Eid gift, they're offering their signature tiramisu, available for takeaway and gifting all through the Holy Month. Riyadh residents can relish Il Baretto's famed tiramisu at home through takeaway or delivery, alongside a delicious selection of homemade pastas and pizzas, and an array of those main dishes, all available for delivery in the KAFD neighbourhood. Further enhancing their Ramadan experience, alongside the set Iftar menu, Il Baretto will also offers a classic à la carte Suhoor menu.

SAR 184 pp (Iftar Menu from 5.45pm - 2am)
For Reservations: +966 9200 12508
KAFD, Riyadh 13519
@ilbarettosa

LPM Restaurant

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Cuisine: French-Mediterranean

This Iftar menu will transport you to the Côte d'Azur: imagine the warm sea breeze as you dive into a menu of delicious French-inspired favourites. Explore outside your comfort zone to start, and try the LPM signature dishes of Escargots de Bourgogne (snails in garlic butter), or stick to a fan favourite creamy burrata with tomatoes and fresh basil. For mains choose from fusilli pasta with prawns and harissa sauce, veal entrecôte, coquelet au citron or sea bream Provençal. If that doesn't satisfy you, the dessert selection will definitely hit the spot.

SAR 250 pp (Iftar Menu from 6pm - 8pm, Suhoor Menu from 9.30pm - 1.30am)
For Reservations: +966 9200 11794
Al Motassem Street, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12212
@lpmriyadh

Mr Chow 

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Cuisine: Chinese

For a different Ramadan feast, with a splash of glamour, head to Mr Chow Riyadh. From sunset until 7:45 PM, experience a ulinary journey with our specially curated family-style Iftar menu priced at SAR 275. Upon arrival, enjoy the warm hospitality of Saudi Coffee, assorted dates, refreshing laban, and comforting chicken broth. Order Mr Chow's Beijing cuisine, savoury Chicken Satay, signature Mr Chow Noodles, and exquisite Gambler’s Duck - did you even go to Mr Chow if you did not order the duck. 

SAR 275 pp (Iftar Menu from 5.45pm - 7.45pm)
For Reservations: +966 9200 12658
KAFD, Al Aqiq, Riyadh 13519
@mrchowriyadh

ROKA

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Cuisine: Contemporary Japanese

Break your fast with an indulgent and moreish menu of contemporary Japanese dishes for an international and modern take on the traditional Iftar meal; throughout Ramadan, ROKA Riyadh is offering a set menu of diner's favourites including white miso soup to start, torched salmon nigiri, crunchy iceberg lettuce topped with a sweet onion dressing and a sprinkle of seaweed before indulging in the truffle infused rice hotpot for mains.

SAR 195 (Iftar Menu fom 6pm to 1.30am)
For Reservations: +966 9200 17652
5140 Prince Muhammad Ibn Abd Al Aziz, As Sulimaniyah, Riyadh 12243
@rokarestaurant.ksa