Ramadan 2023: Top Places for Iftar in Riyadh

Iftar is a very important aspect of Ramadan, not only because it is the main meal during which Muslims break the fast, but also because of the social aspect of the meal and the chance it provides for family and friends to come together and break bread. While some people prefer to have iftar at home, others like to change it up by trying different restaurants and cuisines, and Riyadh folk are no different. 

Here are some of the best places to have iftar in Riyadh in Ramadan 2023:

 Radisson Blu Hotel

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Radisson Blu Hotel has two restaurants that offer iftar and suhoor meals. Al Diryah Restaurant is the main restaurant of the hotel and offers a variety of cuisines from around the globe. You can enjoy the culinary experience with the live cooking stations set up in the restaurant. The Terrace is another restaurant at Raddison Blue Hotel that provide delicious iftar meals with an amazing view of the city of Riyadh.

Voco

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Voco Hotel has three venues where it will provide iftar meals. The hotel will have Ramadan tent Bait al Qamar, which will offer a grand buffet featuring Saudi cuisine and live cooking stations. Another venue at the hotel is the Naya Restaurant which offers Middle East and Lebanese cuisines for iftar. For an iftar meal of Indian cuisine, people can try out the Ardana restaurant and if they want to enjoy an iftar meal of Italian cuisine, then they can head to Acacia.

Four Seasons Hotel

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The Four Seasons Ramadan Tent will feature an Arabian-inspired décor with a full-spread buffet for Iftar. The Ramadan Tent will also serve Saudi’s traditional dishes and the tent will also have a pizza and dessert station. This variety of dishes will fulfil visitors’ sweet and savoury desires. The hotel is also home to the Elements restaurant, which serves a variety of cuisines including Indian, Chinese, Japanese, and Middle Eastern. Guests can try dishes from any of these cuisines for a hearty Iftar meal.

Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh

Seven Restaurant at Courtyard by Marriot in Riyadh will host an Iftar buffet. The buffet will feature a variety of cuisines and guests can enjoy this amazing iftar in a traditional setting feature Ramadan-oriented décor.

Tokyo Arabia

If you are in the mood for far eastern cuisine, head to Tokyo Arabia, the first Japanese restaurant in Saudi Arabia. If you are dining in at one of their two branches in Sulimaniyah or Al Ghadir, you can enjoy their extensive menu along with the well-loved Ramadan date cake. If you feel like eating at home, Tokyo Arabia is also offering a high-end gastronomic experience especially for Ramadan with its new “Tokyo Gathering'' maki platter created specifically for delivery and takeaway; with 30 pieces of Tokyo’s delectable selection of best-sellers and stand-out maki rolls that serves three to four persons, for SAR139 only.

Meraki Restaurant

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Meraki Restaurant services a Greek-influenced Mediterranean cuisine. The cuisine features various mezzes and main courses featuring fish, meat, and beef. Guests can enjoy iftar or suhoor in the soothing Greek-styled setting of the restaurant.

Najd Village Restaurant

Conveniently located in three different locations in Riyadh, Najd Village Restaurant offers authentic Najd cuisine. If you're feeling like a "traditional" experience you can enjoy dishes like Kabsa, Jareesh, Al-Qursan, Al-Tatli, Al-Hanini in an atmosphere that reflects the heritage of the region.

Myazu Riyadh

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Myazu restaurant in Riyadh is an amazing place if you want to break your fast in Japanese style. Myazu ranked 18^th on the Middle East and North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023 list and it was named The Best Restaurant in Saudi Arabia 2023. The restaurant serves authentic and contemporary Japanese cuisine. For Ramadan, the restaurant is offering Ramadan Butler service, so families can bring the Myazu experience home for iftar.

Hotel Cartagena

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Hotel Cartagena serves a fusion of Colombian cuisine in a vibrant bohemian setting. You can enjoy a savoury iftar with friends and family at Hotel Cartagena.

Al Faisaliah Hotel

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Al Faisaliah Hotel will set up a Ramadan tent, which will feature an amazing iftar spread. There will be various cooking stations set up and guests will have an abundance of cuisines to choose from.

Mama Noura Restaurant

If you are looking for a iftar on a budget or in a more relaxed setting, Mama Noura is one of Riyadh's most prominent fast-food destinations. The stylish, modern canteen style outlet is know for its fresh juices, traditional appetizers like baba ghanouj and tabbouleh, large dishes like falafel and shawerma, and sweet and savoury pies.

Lusin Restaurant Riyadh

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Lusin restaurant serves Armenian cuisine that is a beautiful blend of traditional and modern. If you want to try out rich and aromatic Armenian dishes for iftar, then Lusin is the place for you and your family.

Il Baretto

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Il Baretto serves traditional Italian cuisine and welcomes people for iftar from 5 am to 1 am every day during Ramadan.