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.

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.

SAR81

@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.

SAR250

@beefbar_riyadh
8712 Prince Abdulaziz Ibn Musaid Ibn Jalawi St، 4237،, 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

Eataly

Fagottini Alla Zucca / Pumpkin Ravioli Pouches

Fagottini Alla Zucca Pumpkin Ravioli Pouches eataly Riyadh bia ig

A home-made pumpkin and taleggio (a semi-soft Italian cheese) filling is generously stuffed into ravioli pasta pouches. These clouds of flavourful fillings are then bathed in a rich, truffle-infused leek and veal ham butter sauce.

SAR89

@eatalyarabia
Al Malik An Nasir, As Sulimaniyah, Riyadh 12223

The Lucky Llama

Truffle Ceviche

Truffle Ceviche Jeddah Lucky Llama via ig 1

Fresh, white catch of the day is served with a truffle infused tiger milk (a Peruvian citrus-based marinade that cures the seafood), alongside pickled carrots and cucumber and topped with dobs of a crunchy, Japanese-inspired quinoa furikake topping.

SAR65

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

Mamo Michelangelo

Rigatoni Alla Norcina

Rigatoni Alla Norcina Mamo Michelangelo Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Riyadh

A signature dish for the internationally renowned Mamo Michelangelo, the Rigatoni Alla Norcina is a culinary delight. A hearty pasta dish, the Rigatoni Alla Norcina is served in a copper pan: this dish pivots on spicy beef sausage and the umami flavours of porcini mushrooms, fresh rigatoni pasta is tossed together with these flavours in a light yet rich sauce and a generous helping of shaved black truffles on top.

SAR250

@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.

SAR115

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

SADDLE House

Truffle Pizzetta

Hand-stretched pizza dough is cooked to perfection in an open-fire pizza oven, so that the edges are crispy on the outside and pillowy on the inside. The pizza base is then topped with a truffle infused cream sauce, a handful of comte cheese further enhance the nutty and earthy flavours of the truffle, and to finish off - the pizza is sprinkled with fresh shavings of black truffle to finish.

SAR64

@saddlehouse.sa
Diplomatic Quarter, Al Safarat, Riyadh 1364

Signor Sassi

Truffle Topped Tater-Tots

Truffle Topped Tater Tots Signor Sassi Riyadh

This bowl of lightly fried, pillowy clouds of breaded potato bites will bring you back to your childhood, but with a generous helping of shaved black truffle on top, this dish is a flash of nostalgia for an adult palate.

SAR82

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