WINNERS: FACT DINING AWARDS QATAR 2018!

FACT Qatar Magazine hosted another stunning awards ceremony for the fourth annual FACT Dining Awards, on April 8. The much-anticipated event, which heralds another successful year of operation for the publication in Doha, was held at one of the city’s most beautiful al fresco hotspots, The Secret Garden at Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl Doha. Close to 400 guests were seen mingling, whilst enjoying a night of great company and food and drinks, as the winners from the 34 categories were announced…
INTERNATIONAL
BEST: Elements, Four Seasons Hotel Doha
FAVOURITE: Teatro, City Centre Rotana Doha
ITALIAN
BEST: Antica Pesa, Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl-Doha
FAVOURITE: The Italian Job, Radisson Blu Hotel Doha
MEDITERRANEAN
BEST: Gordon Ramsay Doha, The St. Regis Doha
FAVOURITE: Mykonos, InterContinental Doha
EUROPEAN
BEST: Market by Jean-Georges, W Doha Hotel & Residences
FAVOURITE: The French Olive, Al Sadd
MIDDLE ESTERN
BEST: Al Nahham, Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara
FAVOURITE: Parisa, Souq Waqif Doha
LEBANESE
BEST: Al Mourjan, Corniche Promenade
FAVOURITE: Burj Al Hamam, The Pearl Qatar
MOROCCAN
BEST: Argan, Al Jasra Boutique Hotel
FAVOURITE: Mssamen & Atai, Qanat Quartier
SEAFOOD
BEST: Lobster, Al Hazm Mall
FAVOURITE: Al Sayyad, The Diplomatic Club
CHINESE
BEST: Shanghai Club, Shangri-La Hotel Doha
FAVOURITE: Ruby Wu’s, The Radisson Blu Hotel Doha
SOUTH EAST ASIAN
BEST: Zengo, Kempinski Residences & Suites
FAVOURITE: Isaan, Grand Hyatt Doha Hotel & Villas
JAPANESE
BEST: Nobu, Four Seasons Hotel Doha
FAVOURITE: Nozomi, Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl Doha
INDIAN
BEST: Taj Rasoi, Doha Marriott Hotel
FAVOURITE: Gymkhana, Al Jomrok Boutique Hotel
LATIN AMERICAN
BEST: Toro Toro, Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl Doha
FAVOURITE: Rodizio Brazilian Churrascaria, Crowne Plaza Doha – The Business Park
NORTH AMERICAN
BEST: Santa Monica Breakfast Club, Grand Hyatt Doha Hotel & Villas
FAVOURITE: The Cheesecake Factory, Various Locations
STEAKHOUSE
BEST: New York Steakhouse, Marriott Marquis City Centre Doha Hotel
FAVOURITE: Prime, InterContinental Doha The City
BREAKFAST
BEST: Santa Monica Breakfast Club, Grand Hyatt Doha Hotel & Villas
FAVOURITE: Eggspectation, The Pearl Qatar
ALL-DAY DINING
BEST: The Lagoon, The Ritz-Carlton Doha
FAVOURITE: Al Liwan, Sharq Village Hotel & Spa
AL FRESCO DINING
BEST: Q Lounge & Restaurant, Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara
FAVOURITE: Al Terrace, Al Mirqab Boutique Hotel
CASUAL DINING
BEST: Vapiano, The Gate Mall
FAVOURITE: Sumo Sushi & Bento, Doha Festival City
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
BEST: Carluccio’s, The Pearl Qatar
FAVOURITE: Nando’s, Various Locations
BAR
BEST: Pure, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Doha – Old Town
FAVOURITE: Trader Vic’s, Hilton Doha
LOUNGE
BEST: Secret Garden, Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl Doha
FAVOURITE: Sky View, La Cigale Hotel, Doha
PUB
BEST: Belgian Café, InterContinental Doha
FAVOURITE: Boston’s, City Centre Rotana Doha
CLUB
BEST: Illusion, Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl Doha
FAVOURITE: Society Lounge, Hilton Doha
CAFÉ
BEST: Meesh Café, Crowne Plaza Doha, The Business Park
FAVOURITE: Life with Cacao, Mall of Qatar
SHISHA LOUNGE & TERRACE
BEST: Al Jalsa Garden, InterContinental Doha The City
FAVOURITE: Al Nafourah Garden, Oryx Rotana Doha
TEA ROOM
BEST: TWG Tea Restaurant, Mall of Qatar
FAVOURITE: Torch Tea Garden, The Torch Doha
IN-MALL
BEST: Ocean Basket, Mall of Qatar
FAVOURITE: The Butcher Shop & Grill, Villagio Mall
FRIDAY BRUNCH
BEST: The St. Regis Grand Brunch, The St. Regis Doha
FAVOURITE: Bubbalicious Brunch, The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa
FAMILY-FRIENDLY FRIDAY BRUNCH
BEST: Farmer’s Brunch at The Lagoon, The Ritz-Carlton Doha
FAVOURITE: Garden Brunch at La Veranda, Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel
SATURDAY BRUNCH
BEST: Royal Thai Brunch, The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa
FAVOURITE: Dim Sum Brunch at Shanghai Club, Shangri-La Hotel Doha
NEWCOMER – FINE DINING
BEST: CUT by Wolfgang Puck, Mondrian Doha
FAVOURITE: Nusr-Et Steakhouse, Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel
NEWCOMER – CASUAL DINING
BEST: Jamie’s Italian, Doha Festival City
FAVOURITE: The Pier, Four Seasons Hotel Doha
OVERALL
BEST: Morimoto Doha, Mondrian Doha
FAVOURITE: Spice Market, W Doha Hotel & Residences