Must-see restaurants in Bahrain

  • Café Lilou

    Manama

    This elegant balconied venue, with its velvet upholstery, wrought-iron banisters and polished-wood floors, is reminiscent of a 19th-century Parisian…

  • Spicy Village

    Bahrain

    The regular clientele in this clean no-frills establishment speaks volumes: they're all Pakistani, and they're all here for the wholesome, authentic taste…

  • Haji's Cafe 1950

    Manama

    Balmy Bahraini evenings were created for eating in places like this. Put your feet up (literally), order the house special and tuck into delicately spiced…

  • Masso

    Manama

    The kitchen here wins plaudits for its cooking, born in the Mediterranean and making creative use of fresh local ingredients. Standout dishes include Earl…

  • Bushido

    Manama

    This is where Bahrain first fell in love with Japanese food. As well as the usual suspects, Bushido serves up miso black cod, Wagyu beef cooked on…

  • Swagat

    Manama

    Tucked away in a warren of alleyways near the Khrishna Temple is this delightful slice of downtown Mumbai. Bollywood classics from the 1960s play on a…

  • La Fontaine

    Manama

    This fashionable restaurant, in the outstanding La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art, is a magical place to enjoy a meal by a beautiful fountain in one…

  • Fish House

    Manama

    Bahrain's high-end eateries have tried and failed to wrestle the mantle of best seafood spot from this no-frills restaurant. The menu varies with the…

  • Golden Plates

    Manama

    The ambience at this smart, South Indian eatery is enhanced with mellow music and smiling staff. Dishes include an outstanding beef and green banana curry…

  • Orangery

    Manama

    A delightful terrace overlooking Orangery's neoclassical garden, where the only sound is that of a trickling fountain, helps whisk you off to Europe in…

  • My Cafe

    Manama

    One of Manama's most sophisticated cafes, My Cafe does dishes like tuna carpaccio and roasted hammour exceptionally well. The experience is enhanced by…

  • Banana Leaf

    Manama

    The tacky waterfall windows add to the charm of this popular Thai restaurant in the heart of Adliya, where locals come for the fresh mango and green…

  • Le Domain [34]

    Manama

    This is the pick of the restaurants at the Domain hotel, serving fabulous seafood inspired by European cuisines. The stunning views over Manama from the…

  • Honey's Thai Restaurant

    Manama

    Around since the 1980s, Honey's is an award-winning downtown stalwart serving up excellent Thai food at fantastic prices until the early hours. The tom…

  • Rasoi by Vineet

    Manama

    Michelin-starred chef Vineet Bhatia brings Bahrain's finest Indian food to the table, showcasing what he calls 'evolved Indian' cooking. Try the cashew…

  • House of Coffee

    Bahrain

    Housed across three traditional Bahraini buildings, the House of Coffee is a coffee museum, cafe and restaurant. The latter serves up a wide spread of…

  • Isfahani

    Manama

    Excellent Iranian food at an almost-budget price is a winning combination. The Isfahani juja kebab (made with spiced boneless baby chicken) served with…

  • Melissa's Emporium

    Bahrain

    Conveniently located along the busy Budaiya Hwy, close to many of the temple ruins, Melissa's in-house ground coffee is the perfect preparation for a day…

  • Naseef

    Manama

    Tucked away inside the quiet Bab Al Bahrain Mall at the entrance to Manama Souq south of the Bab Al Bahrain, Naseef made its name with a vivid-hued mango…

  • Café Lilou

    Manama

    This mall outpost of Café Lilou lacks the class and atmosphere of the famous Adliya branch, but the food and cakes are just as good. An admirable attempt…

  • Planet Donut & Bakery

    Manama

    Get here before midday and the air will be filled with the smell of baked bread and the aroma of freshly ground coffee, both done on site. The bread…

  • Rayés

    Manama

    This is one of the most attractive places to sample Lebanese food, right by the water's edge in the Coral Bay complex. The chef prides himself on the…

  • Coco's

    Manama

    With indoor and outdoor seating, huge servings and an extensive international menu offering a range of delicious salads, rice dishes, pasta, impressive…

  • Diplomat Radisson Blu

    Manama

    There are a host of restaurants and cafes at the Radisson serving international cuisine throughout the week, but we love the expensive, but exceptional…

  • Al Waha

    Manama

    The Gulf Hotel's most popular and award-winning restaurant serves up an international buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner all day, every day, but it is…

  • Swiss Cafe

    Manama

    One of Manama's best deals, the lunchtime buffet here offers a fine salad bar, eight international main courses, and barbecue area and grills, not to…

  • Bahrain Bay Kitchen

    Manama

    Housed inside the elegant Four Seasons Hotel, this international breakfast and lunch restaurant is also home to Bahrain's most generous buffet brunch,…

  • Charcoal Grill

    Manama

    Plain, simple and clean, this no-frills grill serves meals spiced up by the panorama of life in the heart of the city. The dishes range from those…

  • Isfahani

    Manama

    You're not going to come all the way out here for a fast-food booth version of the popular Isfahani restaurants, but should you find yourself shopping in…

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