From Azzurro to Zuma, these are the best in the business.
Riyadh takes the business lunch seriously. Across KAFD, Laysen Valley, the Diplomatic Quarter and As Sulimaniyah, restaurants are serving set menus designed around both value and efficiency. There are Italian classics for a speedy catch-up, French-Mediterranean favourites for entertaining clients and burgers when only comfort food will do. Whether you have one hour between meetings or an afternoon to spare, these are some of the best business lunches in Riyadh right now.
Azzurro
Azzurro at The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh offers an Italian take on the power lunch in one of the capital’s grandest hotels. Led by Chef Lorenzo Severini, the restaurant focuses on traditional Italian cooking, seasonal produce and premium ingredients, with signatures including burrata with heirloom tomatoes, grilled tuna and the Ritz-Carlton Tiramisu. Its business lunch keeps things concise, with diners choosing between two or three courses in the elegant dining room or on the terrace when the weather allows. The combination of hotel service and approachable pricing makes it particularly useful for client meetings.
Where: Azzurro, The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh, Makkah Al Mukarramah Road, Al Hada, Riyadh
When: Sunday to Thursday, from 12.30pm to 4pm
Price: SAR 110 (two courses) or SAR 140 (three courses)
Contact: www.ritzcarlton.com
Black Tap
For a business lunch without the formality, Black Tap offers a slice of downtown New York in KAFD. The restaurant is instantly recognisable for its sneaker displays, cassette tapes, graffiti-inspired interiors and extravagant CrazyShake milkshakes, but the burgers remain the main attraction. The weekday deal includes a choice of burgers with Idaho Fries or House Salad plus a drink, with favourites such as the All-American Burger, Old Fashioned and Crispy Chicken among the crowd-pleasers. Those wanting the full Black Tap treatment can upgrade with a milkshake.
Where: Black Tap, King Abdullah Financial District, Riyadh
When: Sunday to Thursday from 12.30pm to 5pm
Price: SAR 89 per person, with a milkshake supplement.
Contact: https://blacktap.com
Café Boulud
Daniel Boulud’s FACT award-winning restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre makes a strong case for the power lunch. The Executive Lunch is specifically designed to be served within 55 minutes, making its French cooking practical for a working schedule without losing a sense of occasion. Current choices include Gazpacho, Oeuf Mimosa and Salmon Quiche, followed by Grilled Seabream, Pistou Rigatoni, Rotisserie Chicken or the Wagyu Yankee Burger. Desserts range from Chocolate Mousse to Coupe Riyadh with Saudi coffee ice cream and cardamom sablé.
Where: Café Boulud, Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre, Al Olaya, Riyadh
When: Sunday to Thursday from 12.30pm to 4pm
Price: SAR 200 (two courses) and SAR 260 (three courses)
Contact: www.fourseasons.com
Charcoza
Charcoza puts the steakhouse at the centre of the working day. The contemporary Riyadh restaurant specialises in live-fire cooking, with a menu built around premium cuts, Josper-grilled dishes and smoky flavours. Its current business lunch keeps things refreshingly straightforward: a 200g Striploin arrives with House Salad, thin fries and a sauce of your choice. Beyond the lunchtime offer, signatures such as Charcoza Corn & Feta, Burrata with Fire-Roasted Tomatoes and the indulgent Charcoza Blackout chocolate dessert give diners plenty of reasons to return after office hours. Available Sunday to Thursday, from 12pm to 4pm. SAR 119 per person, i
Where: Charcoza, Northern Ring Road, At Taawun, Riyadh
When: Sunday to Thursday from 12pm to 4pm.
Price: SAR 119 per person
Contact: www.charcoza.com
Chotto Matte
Chotto Matte adds a colourful Nikkei option to Riyadh’s business lunch scene, combining Japanese techniques with bold Peruvian flavours inside its high-energy KAFD restaurant. The current lunch menu offers a generous introduction to the brand, starting with Miso Soup or Edamame before a choice of two dishes such as Sea Bass Ceviche, Spicy Tuna Hako Roll, Crispy Squid Tempura or Warm Beef Tataki. Mains range from Black Cod Aji Miso and Salmon Fillet Den Miso to Asado de Tira and Truffled Mushroom Rice, while Warm Cinnamon Churros provide a sweet finish. Available daily, from 12pm to 4pm. SAR 155 per person.
Where: Chotto Matte, King Abdullah Financial District, Riyadh
When: Daily from 12pm to 4pm
Price: SAR 155 per person
Contact: https://chotto-matte.com
COYA Riyadh
COYA Riyadh turns the working lunch into something altogether more colourful. The As Sulimaniyah restaurant channels Peruvian food, art and music through ceviches, tiraditos and anticuchos, making it well-suited for client lunches that call for a livelier setting. The Batea Peruana lunch format has included options such as Pumpkin Soup, sea bass, chicken, beef ribs and desserts including churros and Coconut Parfait. Across the wider menu, COYA’s ceviches and charcoal-grilled skewers remain signatures of the brand.
Where: COYA Riyadh, Prince Abdulaziz Ibn Musaid Ibn Jalawi Street, As Sulimaniyah, Riyadh
When: Sunday to Thursday from 1pm to 6pm
Price: SAR 140 per person (Batea Peruana Menu) or SAR 170 (Premium Menu)
Contact: coyarestaurant.com
Encore
Hidden inside CORE Social Wellness Club in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter, Encore combines an all-day restaurant atmosphere with Mediterranean and international influences. It feels removed from the pace of the city, which makes it particularly well suited to longer conversations over lunch. The set menus feature dishes such as Grilled Baby Chicken, Grilled Sea Bass and Beef Ragout Rigatoni, while desserts can include sorbet, ice cream and Lemon Loukoumades with cinnamon and honey.
Where: Encore, CORE Social Wellness Club, Diplomatic Quarter, Riyadh
When: Sunday to Thursday from 12:30pm to 3pm
Price: SAR 150 (two courses) or SAR 190 (three courses)
Contact: https://core-life.com
House of Grill
House of Grill at Fairmont Riyadh offers one of the capital’s grander settings for a client lunch. Overseen by Michelin-starred chef Nicolas Isnard, the restaurant takes inspiration from the glamour of the Gatsby era while placing premium meat and live-fire cooking at the heart of the experience. Signature dishes include Wagyu Striploin, while the lunch menu has featured Grilled Sea Bass, Black Angus Beef Burger and Roasted Hispi Cabbage alongside a choice of starters and desserts. The combination of hotel service, spacious interiors and serious steakhouse cooking makes it a natural fit for important meetings.
Where: House of Grill, Fairmont Riyadh, Qurtubah, Riyadh
When: Sunday to Thursday from 12.30pm to 3pm
Price: SAR 225 (two courses) or SAR 275 (three courses)
Contact: www.fairmont.com
Il Baretto
Il Baretto remains a favourite for Italian dining in KAFD, pairing understated interiors with the kind of cooking that works equally well for a quick lunch or a longer meal. Seasonal menus keep the offering fresh, while signatures have included Vitello Tonnato, Porcini Mushroom Risotto, Linguine all’Aragosta, Branzino al Sale and Osso Buco. The business lunch is designed with office schedules in mind and gives diners the flexibility to choose one or two courses, rather than committing to a lengthy set menu. It is particularly handy for anyone working within KAFD itself.
Where: Il Baretto, King Abdullah Financial District, Riyadh
When: Sunday to Thursday, from 11.30am to 4pm
Price: SAR 74 (one course) or SAR 139 (two courses)
Contact: https://ilbaretto.sa
KAYZŌ
KAYZŌ offers a more relaxed take on contemporary Japanese dining in As Sulimaniyah. The sister restaurant to Myazu and Robata pairs sushi, sashimi and hot dishes with a warm, sociable setting that works well for informal meetings. Its Power Lunch is designed for sharing between two diners, with selections spanning sushi and sashimi, Japanese small plates, grilled mains and desserts such as the restaurant’s gooey chocolate fondant. Kayzo’s menu is overseen by the same culinary team behind some of Riyadh’s best-known Japanese restaurants, giving the casual format serious culinary credentials.
Where: KAYZŌ Prince Abdulaziz Ibn Musaid Ibn Jalawi St, As Sulimaniyah, Riyadh
When: Sunday to Thursday from 2pm to 5.30pm
Price: SAR 150 per person
Contact: @kayzosaudi
Ladurée
Ladurée may be best known for pastel macarons and Parisian patisserie, but its Riyadh restaurants also provide a well-priced French business lunch. The current menu begins with a choice of Poke Bowl, Ladurée Salad, Creamy Vegetable Soup or Smoked Salmon Blinis. Mains include Grilled Salmon, Saffron Risotto, Penne Arrabbiata, Grilled Chicken and the classic Croque Monsieur Ladurée. One of the brand’s signature macarons and a hot beverage complete the set, making this particularly appealing for meetings that naturally run into coffee. The offer is available at all participating Riyadh locations.
Where: Ladurée, Riyadh Park, Northern Ring Road, Riyadh
When: Sunday to Thursday from 12pm to 4pm.
Price: SAR 115 per person
Contact: https://laduree.sa
Los Bandidos
Los Bandidos takes a broader European approach than many of Riyadh’s business lunch contenders. French, Italian and Spanish influences meet in a lively Midtown setting, creating a more relaxed backdrop for colleagues who want to stretch lunch beyond a quick set menu. Menu items on this brilliant business lunch have included Goat Cheese Salad, soup of the day, Mushroom Risotto, grilled salmon, lamb and veal fillet, with Apple Tart providing a sweet finish. The varied menu is useful when dining with a group whose tastes do not necessarily align, while the long afternoon service also works for later meetings.
Where: Los Bandidos, Prince Abdulaziz Ibn Musaid Ibn Jalawi Street, Riyadh
When: Sunday to Thursday from 1pm to 6pm
Price: SAR 139 per person
Contact: @losbandidos_ksa
La Petite Maison Riyadh
Few Riyadh restaurants make a working lunch feel quite as leisurely as La Petite Maison. The FACT award-winning Al Olaya restaurant specialises in the bright flavours of the French Riviera, favouring olive oil, seafood, vegetables and herbs over heavy sauces. Its current business lunch opens with choices such as Seabream Carpaccio, Beef Tartare or Warm Prawns, followed by Roasted Chicken Provençale, Summer Pea Risotto, Seafood Orzo or Grilled Black Cod with Asparagus. Le Grand adds a side and dessert, including a Chocolate Bar with Coffee and Hazelnut.
Where: La Petite Maison, Al Motassem Street, Al Olaya, Riyadh
When: Sunday to Thursday from 12.30pm to 3.30pm
Price: SAR 180 (Le Petit Menu) or SAR 230 (Le Grand Menu)
Contact:https://lpmrestaurants.com
Nozomi
Nozomi has long been one of Riyadh’s most recognisable Japanese restaurants, known for contemporary cooking, a fashionable crowd and an energetic dining room. Its business lunch is now particularly competitive at SAR 150, with the latest menu featuring smaller plates such as Kaiso Salad and Sweet Potato Tempura before mains including Salmon Teriyaki, Chicken Binchotan and Nasu Itame. Beyond the set offering, the restaurant has built its reputation on sushi, sashimi, seafood and meat prepared with modern Japanese techniques. The shorter two-hour lunch window also keeps the occasion focused, making it practical for meetings rather than marathon meals.
Where: Nozomi, King Fahd Road, Al Olaya, Riyadh
When: Sunday to Thursday, from 1pm to 3pm
Price: SAR 185 per person
Contact: www.nozomiksa.co
Robata
Robata is one of Riyadh’s most compelling destinations for contemporary Japanese cooking. Created by the culinary team behind Myazu, the Hittin restaurant takes inspiration from Hokkaido’s fireside cooking traditions, with an open charcoal grill at the centre of the experience. The seasonal sharing lunch showcases dishes such as Tuna Crispy Rice, gyoza, Grilled Pepper Chicken and the restaurant’s Black Cod, alongside sushi and charcoal-grilled plates. Its plant-filled upstairs terrace also makes a welcome change from the boardroom.
Where: Robata, The Canopy, Hittin, Riyadh
When: Sunday to Thursday from 1pm to 6pm
Price: SAR 79 per person
Contact: www.robatas.com
ROKA Riyadh
ROKA’s open kitchen and robata grill give lunchtime meetings a little theatre. The Japanese restaurant centres its cooking around binchōtan charcoal, with meat, seafood and vegetables grilled in full view of the dining room. Its refreshed Teishoku lunch now offers Express and Classic formats, with robata mains such as Cedar-Roasted Baby Chicken with chilli and lemon and Beef Fillet with chilli among the options. Signatures elsewhere on the menu include Black Cod, salmon teriyaki and a strong selection of sushi and sashimi.
Where: ROKA Riyadh, Prince Muhammad Ibn Abd Al Aziz, As Sulimaniyah, Riyadh
When: Sunday to Friday from 1pm to 5pm
Price: SAR 85 (Express Teishoku) or SAR 125 (Classic Teishoku)
Contact: www.rokarestaurant.com
Rowley’s Riyadh
Sometimes the best business lunches are also the simplest. London steakhouse Rowley’s has built its reputation around a straightforward formula of steak, salad and fries, and its KAFD Power Lunch keeps things pleasingly uncomplicated. For SAR 80, diners receive a 200g steak alongside the restaurant’s Fitness Salad and unlimited portions of crisp classic fries. The mono-dish approach removes lengthy menu negotiations and makes Rowley’s particularly useful when time is tight, while the wallet-friendly price places it among KAFD’s best-value lunch options.
Where: Rowley’s, Central Park Towers, DIFC, Dubai
When: Sunday to Thursday from 12pm to 4pm
Price: SAR 80 per person
Contact: https://rowleysrestaurants.com
Sadelle’s
Sadelle’s at Mansard Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Hotel channels the spirit of a classic New York all-day restaurant, complete with famous bagels, towering cakes and generous comfort food. The current business lunch costs SAR 180 and offers a choice of Cobb or Waldorf Salad, followed by an Egg and Tuna Salad Sandwich or Sadelle’s Appetisers Duo. Mains include Baked Sea Bass with sesame spinach or Garlic Chicken with mashed potatoes, before petite versions of the restaurant’s desserts or its much-loved French Toast sampler. Tall Strawberry Cake is available with a supplement
Where: Sadelle’s, Mansard Riyadh a Radisson Collection Hotel, Ar Rabi, Riyadh
When: Sunday to Thursday from 12pm to 5pm
Price: SAR 180 per person
Contact: www.radissonhotels.com
Sumosan Riyadh
Sumosan’s Laysen Valley dining room combines contemporary Japanese cuisine with a glamorous atmosphere and an open kitchen that keeps the chefs in view. The international restaurant has built a following around sushi, sashimi and playful modern dishes, including house-made gyoza, sandos and seafood. Its set lunch traditionally starts with Miso Soup and salad before moving through a maki roll and mains such as Black Cod Gyoza, Grilled Beef Skewers or Grilled Chicken Thighs. Miso Cheesecake provides a fitting finale for those with time for dessert.
Where: Sumosan, Laysen Valley, Riyadh
When: Sunday to Thursday from 1pm to 4pm
Price: SAR 180 per person
Contact: www.sumosan.com
The Lighthouse
The Lighthouse has established a stylish Riyadh presence in the Diplomatic Quarter, combining Mediterranean cooking with art, design and an easy-going restaurant and lounge atmosphere. The business lunch offers enough choice for a quick catch-up or a longer client meeting, with dishes including Salmon Carpaccio, Harissa-Crusted Seabass and the ever-popular Steak Frites. Elsewhere, signatures such as Short Rib, Pistachio Pesto Linguini and its bakery selection reflect the venue’s broad Mediterranean outlook. The set menu is particularly good value given the setting and offers either two or three courses.
Where: The Lighthouse Riyadh, Al Safarat, Diplomatic Quarter, Riyadh
When: Sunday to Thursday, from 12pm to 4pm
Price: SAR 115 (two courses) or SAR 135 (three courses)
Contact: https://thelighthouse.ae
Tokyo
Tokyo is part of Riyadh’s dining history, having served Japanese food in the capital since 1985. That longevity gives the restaurant a different character from the newer international arrivals on this list, with generations of diners returning for sushi, maki, teppanyaki and other familiar favourites. The business lunch bundles several of those staples into one convenient set, with dishes such as Miso Soup, Gyoza, Maki Rolls and Teppanyaki accompanied by steamed rice. It is an accessible introduction for anyone unfamiliar with the restaurant and a dependable choice for long-time regulars.
Where: Tokyo Riyadh, Al Urubah Road, Al Wurud, Riyadh
When: Sunday to Thursday from 12.30pm to 5pm
Price: SAR 135 per person
Contact: https://tokyoarabia.com
Yauatcha
Set beneath its signature pink blossom installation at Mode Al Faisaliah, Yauatcha offers one of Riyadh’s most visually distinctive business lunches. The London-born teahouse specialises in modern Cantonese cooking, dim sum, tea and elaborate patisserie. The Lily set showcases what the restaurant does best, beginning with a trio of dim sum before a choice such as Wok-Tossed Tiger Prawns or Sweet and Sour Chicken, accompanied by pak choi and jasmine rice. Macarons provide a suitably elegant finish. Away from the lunch menu, Crispy Duck Salad and the restaurant’s colourful petits gâteaux are enduring favourites.
Where: Yauatcha, Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Road, Al Olaya, Riyadh
When: Sunday to Thursday from 12pm to 4pm
Price: SAR 140 per person
Contact: https://hakkasangroup.com
Zuma Riyadh
Zuma Riyadh has quickly established its Ebisu lunch as one of KAFD’s strongest midday deals. The contemporary Japanese restaurant is known for its three-kitchen format spanning sushi, the main kitchen and robata grill, served in an energetic setting that suits both client meetings and social lunches. The SAR 159 Ebisu begins with Miso Soup, followed by two dishes such as Seafood Maki, Chicken Gyoza, Shrimp Tempura or Seared Salmon, before a main course. Zuma signatures include Miso-Marinated Black Cod, grilled Chilean sea bass and Wagyu. An even faster Ebisu Express is available for SAR 95.
Where: Zuma, King Abdullah Financial District, Riyadh
When: Sunday to Thursday from 12pm to 7.30pm.
Price: SAR 95 (Ebisu Express) or SAR 159 (Ebisu Menu)