By Agustus Miller
Bahrain offers restaurants featuring cuisine from all over the world.
From the Bahrain Grand Prix to pearl diving in exquisite waters, Bahrain has something to offer every traveler and has become a popular tourist destination in the
Middle East. With half of the country's population living in the two major cities, Manama and Al Muharraq, Bahrain offers a stunning variety of restaurant choices for city goers. There are many restaurants to choose from, with such worldwide variety of cuisine in Manama.
Roma
Considered one of the "must eat" places in Bahrain's capital city of Manama, Roma is a great choice for Italian fare. Roma offers mood lighting and a modern décor that can feel a bit cluttered on crowded evenings. The comfortable leather booths and attentive waiters help to showcase Roma's classic Italian menu and unbeatable espressos.
Roma
Urn Al Hassan
Manama
Kingdom of Bahrain
+973-1772-5885
Kei
Kei offers Japanese cuisine that's authentic from its choice of chefs to its Japanese speaking regulars. Kei is one of the many great restaurants in the Golden Tulip hotel, strategically located across from the country's newest and most recognizable landmark, the World Trade Center. At Kei, you'll find traditional Japanese sushi prepared fresh daily with local fish.
Kei
Golden Tulip Bahrain
1019 Old Palace Road
Diplomatic Area, Manama
Kingdom of Bahrain
+973-1753-2071
goldentulipbahrain.com
Zahle
Zahle offers a well chosen variety of Lebanese food. Located in the grandiose Gulf Hotel, Zahle entertains diners with belly dancing and a live band. The elegant white stone walls and English speaking waitstaff make it easy to enjoy a sizzling shish kebab and the traditional show.
Zahle
Gulf Hotel
Al Juffair Street
Gudaibiya, Manama
Kingdom of Bahrain
+973-1771-3000
gulfhotelbahrain.com
Nirvana
Inside the Ritz-Carlton Hotel and Spa, you'll find the Nirvana's exotic dining room with elegantly carved pillars, rich colorful tapestries and authentic sculptures. At Nirvana, you'll have the most delicious Indian cuisine in Manama. The food is expensive, but the elegant, transporting feeling of this restaurant will prove well worth it.
Nirvana
Ritz-Carlton Hotel and Spa
Seef, Manama
Kingdom of Bahrain
+973-1758-0000
ritzcarlton.com
Tamarind
If you're looking to get out of the city for a romantic candle lit dinner overlooking the serene desert, pack your bags and take a trip to the Banyan Tree's Tamarind. Located about 40 minutes from Manama in the Banyan Tree Desert Spa and resort, Tamarind offers spectacular views, quiet dining and an interesting take on seafood. Fresh from the sea each morning, Tamarind's chefs allow you to pick your fish, and how they prepare it.
Tamarind
Banyan Tree Desert Spa and Resort Al Areen
Juffair, Kingdom of Bahrain
+973-1784-5001
banyantree.com
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About the Author:
Agustus Miller has been living and writing professionally in Brooklyn, N.Y., since 2005. He has contributed to publications such as "The Brooklyn Star" and Mountain Xpress. Miller holds a Bachelor of Arts in English literature and creative writing from the University of North Carolina.
Photo Credits:
001 Bahrein Manama image by Arnim Schulz from
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