In April 2018, FACT will be hosting the 4th annual Fact Dining Awards Doha. This is your chance to vote for your favourite venues and win prizes! But before the voting goes live, we are publishing a shortlist of potential nominees, and we want your input. Browse through the list to see if your favourites are made it, and if we’re missing a worthy contender, give us a shout at awards@fact-magazine.com. Not all of these venues will make the final list, but your feedback will matter!

 

International


Choices – Oryx Rotana Doha

Elements Restaurant & Lounge – Four Seasons Hotel Doha

Teatro – City Centre Rotana Doha

Vine – The St. Regis Doha

Flying Carpet – The Torch Hotel

The Square – InterContinental Doha The City

Urban Jazz Kitchen – The Pearl Qatar

 

Italian


La Veranda – Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel

Porcini – The Ritz-Carlton Doha

Rocca – Grand Hyatt Doha Hotel & Villas

The Italian Job – Radisson Blu Hotel Doha

La Spiga By Paper Moon – W Doha Hotel & Residences

Riva – Banana Island Resort by Anantara

La Piazza – Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels by Tivoli

Antica Pesa – Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl-Doha

Di Capri – La Cigale Hotel

Paper Moon Doha – Jaidah Square

Cucina – Marriott Marquis City Center

Mediterranean

Idam – Museum of Islamic Art

Sawa – Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl-Doha

Mykonos – InterContinental Doha Hotel & Residences

Three Sixty – The Torch Doha

Gordon Ramsay Mediterranean Doha – The St. Regis Doha

La Casa Twenty Eight – The Pearl Qatar

Santorini – Shangri-La Hotel Doha

 

European


Market By Jean-Georges – W Doha Hotel & Residences

Opal By Gordon Ramsay – The St. Regis Doha

Aroma – Kempinski Residences & Suites

Belgian Cafe – InterContinental Doha Hotel & Residences

La Varenne – Tornado Tower

The French Olive – Various Locations

The Cellar – Oryx Rotana Doha

El Faro – Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl-Doha

 

Middle Eastern

Al Sufra – Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl-Doha

Parisa – Souq Waqif
Al Jalsa Garden Lounge – Intercontinental Doha The City

Al Nahham – Banana Island Resort Doha By Anantara

Damasca One – Souq Waqif

Ard Canaan – Katara Village

Arguelina Lounge – Crowne Plaza Doha, The Business Park

Majlis – Grand Hyatt Doha Hotel & Villas

Takht-e-Jamshid – AlHazm Mall

Mamig – Katara Cultural Village

 

Lebanese


Al Mourjan – Corniche

Leila – The Gate Mall

Al Sultan Brahim – The St. Regis Doha

Burj Al Hamam – The Pearl Qatar

Debs W Remman – Medina Centrale, The Pearl Qatar

Layali – Various Locations

Zahr El Laymoun – Shoumoukh Towers

 

Moroccan


Argan – Al Jasra Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels by Tivoli

Marrakech – Lagoona Mall

Tajine – Souq Waqif

Mssamen & Atai – Qanat Quartier

 

Seafood


Aziza – Marriott Marquis City Centre Doha

L’Wzaar – Katara Cultural Village

Lobster – AlHazm Mall

Balmesan – The Pearl Qatar

Al Sayyad – Diplomatic Club

 

Chinese

Hakkasan – The St. Regis Doha

Chi’Zen – Oryx Rotana Doha

Ruby Wu’s – Radisson Blu Hotel Doha

Shanghai Club – Shangri-La Hotel Doha

D’Chosptik – Holiday Villa Hotel

South East Asian


Spice Market – W Doha Hotel & Residences

Isaan – Grand Hyatt Doha

Hwang – Intercontinental Doha The City

Sabai Thai – The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa

Zengo – Kempinski Residences & Suites

The Rice and the Noodle – Souq Waqif

Asia Live! – Doha Marriott Hotel

White Oryx, The Pearl-Qatar

Japanese

Sakura – Radisson Blu Hotel Doha

Nobu – Four Seasons Hotel Doha

Megu – The Pearl-Qatar

Nozomi – Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl Doha

Yen Sushi Bar – La Cigale Hotel

 

Indian


Saffron Lounge – Katara Cultural Village

Chingari – Radisson Blu Hotel Doha

Royal Tandoor – Souq Waqif

Gymkhana – Al Jomrok Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels by Tivoli

Al Matbakh – Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels by Tivoli

Zaffran Dining Experience – Al Emadi Financial Square

Taj Rajoi – Doha Marriott Hotel

Latin American


Ipanema – Marriott Marquis City Center Doha

Paloma – InterContinental Doha

Salsa – Doha Marriott Hotel

Toro Toro – Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl Doha

Rodizio – Crowne Plaza Doha, The Business Park

Fuego – Shangri-La Hotel Doha

North American & Caribbean


Santa Monica Breakfast Club – Grand Hyatt Doha Hotel & Villas

The Cheesecake Factory – Various Locations

Diner Station – The Pearl Qatar

Ted’s – Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara

Texas Roadhouse – Various Locations

Steakhouse

JW’s Steakhouse – Doha Marriott Hotel

Prime – InterContinental Doha The City

New York Steakhouse – Marriott Marquis City Center Doha

Astor Grill – The St. Regis Doha

Bentley’s Grill – Radisson Blu Hotel Doha

The Anvil Rooms – Tornado Tower

Hunters Room & Grill – The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa

All-Day Dining


Azraq – Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara

Coral – InterContinental Doha Hotel & Residences

Olive Oil – City Centre Rotana Doha

The Lagoon – The Ritz-Carlton Doha

Circle – Millenium Plaza Hotel

Aramede – Crowne Plaza Doha, The Business Park

C.Taste – Centro Capital Doha

Sridan – Shangri-La Hotel Doha

Al Liwan – Sharq Village & Spa

L2 – Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Doha , Old Town

Al Fresco Dining

Q-Lounge – Banana Island Resort Doha By Anantara

Al Terrace – Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels by Tivoli

Admiral’s Club – The Ritz-Carlton Doha

La Casa Twenty Eight – The Pearl Qatar

Rocca – Grand Hyatt
 Doha Hotel & Villas

Secret Garden – Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl-Doha

L’eto Caffe – AlHazm Mall

Pool Grill – Four Seasons Hotel Doha

 

Breakfast


Santa Monica Breakfast Club – Grand Hyatt Doha Hotel & Villas

The Breakfast Club – Qanat Quartier

La Piazza – Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels by Tivoli

W Cafe – W Doha Hotel & Residences

Shakespeare & Co – Various Locations

Eggspectation – The Pearl-Qatar

Pool Grill – Four Seasons Hotel Doha

Seasonal Tastes – The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa

 

Family-Friendly Restaurant

Carluccio’s, Various Locations

Nando’s, Various Locations

Orient Pearl, Corniche

Ted’s, Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara

The Italian Job, Radisson Blu Hotel Doha

Eataly – Various Locations

 

Value For Money

Lo Spaghetto Doha – Al Saad

Sumo Sushi & Bento – Doha Festival City

Ocean Basket – Mall of Qatar

Emirgan Sutis – C Ring Road

Nando’s – Various Locations

Vapiano – The Gate Mall

 

Bar


Trader Vic’s – Hilton Doha

Sherazad – Radisson Blu Hotel Doha

Habanos’s – The Ritz-Carlton Doha

The Den – Shangri-La Hotel Doha

Dunes – Grand Hyatt Doha

Jazz Club – Oryx Rotana Doha

Pure – DoubleTree by Hilton

Lounge

Z Lounge – Kempinski Residences & Suites

Wahm – W Doha Hotel & Residences

Sky View Lounge – La Cigale Hotel

Mix Bar Lounge & Terrace – The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa

Secret Garden – Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl-Doha

The Rooftop – The St. Regis Doha

Liquidity – Crowne Plaza Doha, The Business Park

Pub

Belgian Cafe – Intercontinental Doha

Irish Harp – Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel

Champions Sport Bar – Marriott Marquis City Center Doha

Boston’s – City Centre Rotana

Stock Burger & Co. – Holiday Inn Doha, The Business Park

Club

X Lounge – InterContinental Doha

Society Lounge – Hilton Doha

Illusion – Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl Doha

Club 7 – La Cigale Hotel

Crystal Lounge – W Doha Hotel & Residences

Strata – InterContinental Doha The City

Oyster Bay – The St.Regis Doha

Shisha Terrace

Al Jalsa Shisha Garden Lounge – InterContinental Doha The City

Shisha Terrace – Four Seasons Hotel Doha

Al Nafourah Garden – Oryx Rotana Doha

Majlis – Grand Hyatt Doha Hotel & Villas

Aqua Lounge – Marriott Marquis City Centre Doha

Arguelina Lounge – Crowne Plaza Doha, The Business Park

Al Shurfa Arabic Lounge – Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels by Tivoli

 

Café


Caramel – City Centre Rotana Doha

Café Murano – Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl Doha

Gourmet House – Kempinski Residences & Suites

W Café – W Doha Hotel & Residences

Meesh – Crowne Plaza Doha, The Business Park

Mokarabia – The Pearl

Life With Cacao – Various Locations

Al Jalsa, Sharq Village & Spa

 

Tea Room

Tea Lounge – InterContinental Doha Hotel & Residences

Lobby Lounge – The Ritz-Carlton Doha

Sarab Lounge – The St. Regis Doha

TWG Tea – Mall of Qatar

Tea Garden – The Torch Doha

Seasons Tea Lounge – Four Seasons Hotel Doha

Atrium Lounge – Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel

L’Aprem – AlHazm Mall

Lobby Lounge – InterContinental Doha The City

 

In-Mall


Vapiano – The Gate Mall

Köşebaşı – Various locations

Wagamama – Various Locations

Cheesecake Factory – Various Locations

P.F. Chang’s – Various Locations

Ocean Basket – Mall of Qatar

Sumo Sushi & Bento – Doha Festival City

The Butcher Shop & Grill – Various Locations

Nando’s – Various Locations

 

Patisserie


Angelina Paris – The Gate Mall

Fauchon – Various Locations

Brioche Doree – The Gulf Mall

Paul Café – Various Locations

La Patisserie – Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels by Tivoli

La Cigale Traiteur – La Cigale Hotel

 

Friday Brunch


Chatuchak Weekend Market Brunch at Issan – Grand Hyatt Doha Hotel & Villas

The St. Regis Grand Brunch – The St. Regis Doha

Friday Brunch at Spice Market – W Doha Hotel & Residences

Bubbalicious Brunch – The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa

Friday Brunch – Four Seasons Hotel Doha

Urban Brunch – Doha Marriott Hotel

Friday Brunch at Toro Toro – Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl Doha

Friday Brunch at Zengo – Kempinski Residences & Suites

Friday Brunch at Choices – Oryx Rotana Doha

Big Apple Brunch at New York Steakhouse – Marriott Marquis City Centre Doha

Shangtastic Brunch – Shangri-La Hotel Doha

Friday Brunch – City Centre Rotana Doha

 

Family-Friendly Brunch

Farmer’s Brunch at Lagoon – The Ritz-Carlton Doha

Coral – InterContinental Doha Hotel & Residences

The Square – Intercontinental Doha The City

Friday Brunch at Flying Carpet – The Torch Doha

Garden Brunch at La Varanda – Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel

Circle Friday Brunch – Millenium Plaza Hotel

Friday Carvery Brunch – Radisson Blu Hotel Doha

Friday Brunch at Santa Monica Breakfast Club – Grand Hyatt Doha Hotel & Villas

Friday Brunch at Sawa – Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl Doha

 

Saturday Brunch


Royal Thai Brunch at Sabai Thai – The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa

Dim Sum Brunch at Shanghai Club – Shangri-La Hotel Doha

Saturday Brunch A La Espanola at El Faro – Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl Doha Dim Sum

Brunch at Nozomi – Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl Doha

Lazy Saturday Brunch – Opal, The St. Regis Doha

 

Newcomer – Fine Dining


Morimoto Doha – Mondrian Doha

Cut By Wolfgang Puck – Mondrian Doha

Gemmayze – InterContinental Doha Hotel & Residences

Zeituna – City Centre Rotana

Nusr-et Steakhouse – Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel

Belgravia – AlHazm Mall

 

Newcomer – Casual Dining

Jwala – The Pearl Qatar

LaLiga Lounge – Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel

Jamie’s Italian – Doha Festival City

Katsuya – Villagio Mall

Gahwetna – The Pearl Qatar

Big Smoke Burger – Al Hazm Mall

The Pier – Four Seasons Hotel Doha

Viva Mexico – Qanat Quartier

Husdon Tavern, Mondrian Doha

Qavanna – The Gate Mall