Brilliant, authentic food and gigantic desserts in Souq Waqif

The surroundings are gorgeous and we love the opportunity to pick your own seafood from a market-style display in the heart of Souq Waqif

This Lebanese favourite has some of the best lentil soup we’ve ever had

One of most popular in Souq Waqif, the interior isn’t anything to write home about

The menu here is a little hit and miss, as is the service

Heralding itself loudly as ‘the best restaurant in Qatar’, it's good, but maybe not quite as blow-your-socks-off amazing as the hype

Doha Corniche favourite opens new branch in Souq Waqif

There is a segment of our Lebanese friends that swears this is the spot if you want to pretend you’re in Beirut

The Diplomatic Club’s seafood offering may be one of the best-kept secrets in Doha

Al Shami is an institution in Doha, whether you pick the original restaurant or the section venue near Decoration Roundabout

For traditional Arabic food

One of Doha's most atmospheric restaurants is independent and unlicensed

Will be instantly familiar to fans of Lebanese diners serving authentic dishes

We get down to business at one of the West Bay area’s newest restaurants

There are dozens of cold and hot mezza to navigate through on the menu, as well as a selection of main courses at this luxuriously appointed restaurant

This place has more shawarma, pies and sandwich choices than most street-side restaurants

A firm favourite, it might be slightly pricier than other cheap mezza spots, but it’s worth it