Muscat

Food and Restaurants

Though expensive, the food served at Tuscany certainly lives up to the bill. The restaurant has won numerous awards and is considered to be the best Italian restaurant in Muscat. The menu changes with the season, but all dishes are prepared fresh and in classic Italian style. You will not regret dinner here!

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Tuscany

Though expensive, the food served at Tuscany certainly lives up to the bill. The restaurant has won numerous awards and is considered to be the best Italian restaurant in Muscat.

Capri Court

Fresh ingredients are used to churn out these high quality dishes, and you will always find a range of choices on the menu.

Al Tanoor

This lovely, sophisticated restaurant serves delicious Middle Eastern cuisine. The food is pricey but worth it.

Bait al Bahr

The restaurant looks out onto the beach providing a breath-taking view of the sea; the seafood also has a distinctly Omani taste, which adds to the unique experience of dining here.

Sultanah

For the ultimate fine dining experience, tourists should stop at this extravagant restaurant. The interior is beautifully decorated in a contemporary style, and the service is fit to match.

Restaurant

This simply named eating establishment is one of Muscat’s better known restaurants. It is no wonder, as mouth-watering dishes are served here- both international as well as local.

Mumtaz Mahal

North Indian Mughal cuisine is the specialty here, and the atmosphere is very soothing with dim lighting, low tables and traditional Indian instruments being played live.

Meknes Restaurant

Those looking for a fine meal are unlikely to be disappointed with Meknes Restaurant. This venue is known for its fantastic stews (particularly the lamb) and its vintage Moroccan tea.

Al-Daleh Restaurant

This destination will ensure you get the most for your money as dishes are of excellent quality and are served at more than reasonable prices.

D’Arcy’s Kitchen

Eat your fill of delicious pastas, pancakes, waffles, sandwiches, smoothies and other fresh juices here. You will also find traditional American cuisine, like (beef) bacon and steak and fries.

Al-Boom Restaurant

While eating, you will be able to look out of Al-Boom’s large windows overlooking Muscat’s harbor, providing a truly majestic view.

Khargeen Cafe

This cafe is always alive with activity, and is a favorite among the locals. The food served is traditionally Arabian cuisine, and the cafe style provides for a relaxing and enjoyable experience.

Tche Cafe

This modern venue has one of the best seaside views in Muscat. Tche Cafe can be a bit on the expensive side, especially if you order the locally caught fish on the menu.

Al-Bulbul Restaurant and Coffee shop

Inside you will find mostly Arab and Turkish cuisine, and plenty of options if you want to grab a bite on the run.

Bin Atique

Be prepared when you come here-you will be served very traditionally Omani food (some people love Omani cuisine, others would prefer to stay away) and you will be seated on the floor in traditional style.

Automatic Restaurant

For those on a budget this is a great place to grab some quality Lebanese cuisine. This is a chain franchise, with restaurants located all over Muscat.

Fast Food ‘n’ Juice Center

This road side joint is located right next to the entrance of the Mutrah Souk. The café is always busy and customers are bound to enjoy the lively atmosphere of the surrounding area.