Truffles, the elusive and highly prized fungi, have long captivated the culinary world.

Truffles are typically found in specific regions with ideal growing conditions, such as France, Italy, Spain, and Croatia. Their earthy aroma and exquisite flavour have made them a coveted ingredient for chefs, and are a go-to for gourmands. Truffle season, typically spanning from late autumn to early spring, is a time of culinary celebration as these precious delicacies emerge from the earth.

The most sought-after truffles types are the black Perigord truffle (Tuber melanosporum) and the white truffle (Tuber magnatum pico). These prized fungi are prized for their intense aroma and unique flavour, which can range from nutty and earthy to pungent and spicy.

Saudi Arabia

Often shaved over pasta and risotto dishes, added to sauces and soups, or used to infuse oils and butter, truffles have become a bougie, everyday accompaniment to any meal - and here are some of the Kingdom's most unmissable truffle dishes to try this truffle season:

A.O.K Kitchen

Truffled Scrambled Eggs

Truffled Scrambled Eggs AOK Kitchen RIyadh

Soft, buttery scrambled eggs are served on top of a lightly toasted slice of sourdough, and topped with freshly chopped chives and thin shavings of black truffle.

@aokkitchensaudi
King Abdullah Financial District, Al Aqiq, Riyadh 13519

Beefbar

Black Angus La Sauce Filet

Black Angus La Sauce Filet Truffle Butter Sauce via Beefbar ig

Cooked to your taste, a prime cut Black Angus Tenderloin is topped in a creamy black truffle butter sauce, with extract of Originale Relaise de Paris giving it a wholesome, nutty flavour that leaves you a moreish moment on your tongue.

@beefbar_riyadh
8712 Prince Abdulaziz Ibn Musaid Ibn Jalawi St, Riyadh 12223

Carbone

Carpaccio Piemontese

Carpaccio Piemontese Carbone Riyadh

The signature dish of one-Michelin-starred Carbone, thin slices of prime Wagyu tenderloin are served topped with a truffle emulsion, sliced shallots and a sprinkling of chives, seared cremini mushrooms, toasted walnuts, spicy and crunchy rocket leaves and a healthy dousing of olive oil.

@carbone.riyadh
4248 Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Road, Ar Rabi, Riyadh 13315

The Lucky Llama

Carne A La Pimienta

Tenderloin truffle the lucky llama jeddah

Centred on a 180g portion of Black Angus tenderloin, a premium cut of beef known for its exceptional tenderness, this steak is paired with the restaurant's signature Llama’s black pepper sauce. For texture, the tenderloin is topped with thinly cut crispy potatoes, and for an additional element of decadence, the dish is finished with a garnish of freshly shaved black truffle, which adds a deep, aromatic, and umami note to the dish.

@theluckyllama.co
4056 Ibrahim Al-Anqari, Al Mohammadiyyah, Jeddah 23617

LPM Riyadh

Rigatoni à la Truffe

LPM Truffle Rigatoni

Featuring house-made rigatoni pasta enveloped in a rich cream sauce and generously topped with seasonal truffle shavings, resulting in a luxurious yet elegantly simple presentation. Known for its bold aroma and deep, earthy flavour, it remains a signature indulgence for lovers of truffle-infused pasta.

@lpmriyadh
Al Motassem Street, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12212

Mamo Michelangelo

Foccaccia al Tartufo

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A luxurious Italian flatbread is baked until airy and lightly crisp, and slightly charred, then it is generously topped with a rich cheese and a hearty amount of earthy truffle shavings. The dish is celebrated for its decadent aroma and the intense, umami flavour provided by the truffle, making it a sophisticated pizza option.

@mamomichelangeloksa
Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, King Fahd Rd, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12212

ROKA

Yellow Tail Sashimi with Yuzu-Truffle Dressing

Yellow Tail Sashimi with Yuzu-Truffle Dressing ROKA via ig

Thin slices of sushi-grade yellow tail are sliced, and presented in a fan of sashimi and served with a small salad, and a punchy citrus-infused yuzu-truffle dressing. This dish brings elevated flavours of bright, fresh fruits together with earth aromas, and meaty fish.

@rokarestaurant.ksa
5140 Prince Muhammad Ibn Abd Al Aziz, As Sulimaniyah, Riyadh 12243
Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz St, Al Khalidiyyah, Jeddah 23421

Signor Sassi

Truffle Topped 'Cloud Potatoes'

Cloud Potato Signor Sassi Riyadh

This bowl of lightly fried, pillowy clouds of breaded potato bites will bring you back to your childhood. These golden, airy potato bites are served with with a generous helping of shaved black truffle on top and a sprinkle of Parmigiano Reggiano, this dish (made to share) is a flash of nostalgia for an adult palate.

@signorsassiriyadh
2605 Prince Abdulaziz Ibn Musaid Ibn Jalawi St, As Sulimaniyah, Riyadh 12234

United Arab Emirates

3 Fils

Wagyu Maki & Truffle

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This modern-fusion maki is crafted using high-grade A5 Wagyu beef and features rich foie gras and pungent truffles within the roll. It is finished with a symphony of contemporary Japanese flavours, including a zesty yuzu kosho, a spicy-savory Gochujang mayo, Ume sesame seeds, and a final drizzle of aromatic truffle oil and nikiri sauce for an intensely rich and umami experience.

@3.fils
Jumeirah Fishing Harbour, Jumeirah 2, Dubai

Novikov

Scallops Crudo, Caviar & Truffle

Scallops Crudo, Caviar & Truffle novikov

A fresh, modern Mediterranean dish that combines delicate, sweet flavours of scallops, prepared in crudo style, garnished with luxurious caviar for a briny pop and finished with aromatic truffle, likely either in oil or shaved, to infuse the dish with a rich, earthy complexity. The combination creates a refined balance between the light, citrus-cured seafood and the potent, decadent garnishes.

@novikov_abudhabi
The Galleria, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi

Scalini

Pappardelle al ragu di vitello con tartufo nero

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Scalini Black Truffle (1)

This elegant pasta dish at Scalini Dubai features wide, flat pappardelle ribbons served with a veal ragout (ragu di vitello). The rich, slow-cooked meat sauce forms a deeply flavourful base that perfectly coats the substantial pasta. The entire dish is then finished with the intense, earthy aroma and flavour of fresh black truffle shavings, which elevate it into a decadent Italian classic.

@scalinidubai
Four Seasons Dubai Resort, Jumeirah 1

Society Restaurant

Truffled Scrambled Eggs

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The dish features creamy scrambled eggs combined with several premium ingredients to enhance its earthy profile. It includes a truffle bechamel sauce, a creamy, savoury base that infuses the eggs with a consistent truffle flavour. It is also served with mushrooms and toasted brown rye bread, which provides a sturdy, slightly tangy base for the rich eggs.

@societyuae
Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah 1, Dubai
Soul Beach, Mamsha Al Saadiyat, Al Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi

TOTO

Risotto with Truffle

Truffle Risotto Toto dubai

Now this is a dining experience you won't want to miss, this truffle season TOTO have curated an entire menu designed around the moreish flavours of truffle. One unmissable dish, a decadent, creamy bowl of Parmesan risotto emboldened with flavour from a rich chicken stock, is topped with fresh truffle shavings.

@totorestaurantdubai
Book the Il Bianco Tartufo experience here
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, Dubai

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