These Saudi restaurants are ranked among MENA's 50 Best for 2026
The list saw three restaurants from Saudi Arabia ranked among the region’s finest restaurants
The Middle East and North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants has revealed its 2026 list, and Saudi Arabia’s dining scene is taking centre stage.
Except this year, the Kingdom has landed just three restaurants on the list, a drop from last year. And while we’d obviously love to see even more Saudi spots represented, the bigger picture is still crystal clear: our culinary scene is only getting more exciting to watch.
Plus, the timing couldn’t be more perfect, with the Michelin Guide set to land in Saudi Arabia.
So, who made the cut? Here are the three homegrown restaurants in Saudi Arabia that earned their spot on the Middle East and North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants list this year.
The complete list can be viewed here.
#45: Myazu Riyadh
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Riyadh favourite Myazu is climbing the ranks, landing at number 45 this year. After placing at number 49 last year, the Japanese hotspot has made a jump and it’s easy to see why. Known for blending timeless Japanese techniques with modern creativity, the menu is packed with dishes that hit every time. Think marinated yellowtail sashimi, scallop rose with yuzu truffle dressing, and that addictive prawn tempura maki – basically, the kind of dishes you order “to share” but secretly don’t want to.
Location: Myazu, Musad Bin Jalawi, As Sulimaniyah, Riyadh 12244
Timings: Sat to Wed 1pm to midnight, Thurs & Fri 1pm to 1am
#12: Marble, Riyadh
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Riyadh’s top spot for meat lovers is having a serious moment. Marble has risen to number 12 on MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants list for 2026, up from number 16 last year. Known for its top-tier cuts and beautifully smoked dishes, this homegrown favourite is all about big flavour and even bigger satisfaction. From the juicy, no-nonsense burger to the fall-off-the-bone smoked ribs, every dish hits the spot. Consider this another major achievement for Saudi Arabia’s dining scene – and one more reason to secure that reservation without delay.
Location: Marble, Turki Square, East Umm Al Hamam District, Riyadh 12321
Timings: Sat to Thurs noon to 3am, Fri 1pm to 3am
#6: Kuuru, Jeddah
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Jeddah’s Nikkei favourite is absolutely owning the scene. Kuuru has skyrocketed to number 6 on MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants for 2026, up from number 30 last year, and it also bagged the ‘Best Restaurant in Saudi Arabia’ honour. And let’s just say, we’re not surprised. Known for bold flavours, inventive plates, and a seriously confident approach to Nikkei cuisine, Kuuru delivers a dining experience that excites from the first bite to the last. It’s creative, punchy, and effortlessly cool – the kind of place you recommend once… then keep “accidentally” returning to, even if your wallet quietly cries every time the bill hits the table.
Location: Kuuru, Al Malik Road, Al Khaliddiyah, Jeddah 23422
Timings: Sat to Wed 1pm to 11.30pm, Thurs & Fri 1pm to 12.30am
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