Archive for January, 2023
A lovely district pub with a small but tasty lunch offering: Restaurant Piazza (19. November 2022)
Despite the fact that I’ve just been two weeks in the Middle East, I was craving some proper hummus, and, therefore, decided to order the “hummus (chick peas, fried capers, pita bread)” (CHF 17.50) and I must say, it was not all that bad. Not the best hummus I’ve had in my life since it […]
A nice place for a quick pizza and a glass of wine: Restaurant Toto (18. November 2022)
At first, I haven’t been to Toto for like a full decade – and then twice in two weeks. Well, that’s how life goes. This time, we decided to have a nice evening with a few slices of pizza and went for two different ones, which were both actually quite enjoyable. The “Pizza Calabrese (margherita […]
Delicious seafood for lunch: Restaurant Bianchi (18. November 2022)
It was a good ten years ago since I’ve last been to Bianchi, but I had fond memories of it – and they just got reinforced with this visit. We started with “spaghetti with lobster” and man, they were good. The spaghetti were cooked perfectly al dente, and the lobster was intense, but pleasant. And […]
No. 15 of the World’s 50 Best in Middle East – but not sure it’s deserved: Restaurant Myazu (16. November 2022)
The Myazu is No. 15 of the World’s 50 Best Middle East 2022. Looking at the food I have tried in the region so far, I somehow get that. On the other hand, I absolutely do not get it. But, let’s go step by step. Very differently to most places I’ve been to in Riyadh, […]
When you’re served by a robot – literally! Restaurant The Mansion (15. November 2022)
When I saw ‘The Mansion’ on Google Maps, I had an immediate flash back to a place called The Mansion in Cancún, Mexico, where I have been to in 2009. So, I was expecting a steakhouse. Well, turns out I was wrong. Despite the fact that it wasn’t a steakhouse, I was not really disappointed […]
Nice but with a disappointing ending: Restaurant Byö (14. November 2022)
Always finding something new which is rated good without spending 30+ minutes in an Uber becomes trickier and trickier, but there are still some places to be discovered, like the Byö. The place was quite empty (as almost all restaurants in Riyadh) and it was still warm enough to sit outside. I went for the […]
A surprisingly nice place with exquisite service: Restaurant OKKU (13. November 2022)
I have driven by OKKU a few times already and when I figured on Google that the rating was above 4.0, I decided to give it a try. The place is quite nice in terms of interior design, and the welcome was lovely. The waiter was super attentive and made sure I had everything I […]
A truly local Middle Eastern experience – simple, but tasty: Restaurant First Cup Masaya (12. November 2022)
Frankly, the First Cup Masaya restaurant is probably not a place you’d normally visit, since it does not look too appealing. However, the place is actually quite nice if you get to sit outside since it’s comfortable, the staff is friendly and makes sure you get what you need, and takes care of you throughout. […]
