Celebrated table

Thara

Thara in Riyadh serves modern Saudi dishes in a Najdi-inspired room, with a Michelin Recommended mention for 2026.

The story

Thara Riyadh: Modern Saudi Dining in a Najdi-Inspired Room

Thara is a modern Saudi kitchen at Abi Bakr As Siddiq Branch Road, An Narjis, Riyadh, and it received a Michelin Recommended mention for 2026. The restaurant sits in a busy commercial center in the northern part of the city.

Najdi design and a settled room

Warm tones and décor drawn from classic Najdi architecture set the mood. Hanging clay jars and dried palm leaves above the service area add texture. Armchair-style seats and smaller side chairs sit at tables dressed with leather placemats and RAK porcelain.

Hospitality and home-style plates

Arabic coffee, dates, and a tahini-based dip arrive on a wooden tray before the meal begins. Gault&Millau scored the restaurant 12 for 2026. The Saudi kitchen favors hearty, colorful plates such as pumpkin soup, hummus, and generous grilled dishes.

Recognition

Awards & accolades

2026
Gault&Millau
12
12
2026
Michelin
Recomended
Recomended

Details

At a glance

Gault&Millau 2026 — 12
Michelin 2026 — Recomended
Cuisines Saudi
Services Air Conditioning, Outdoor Seating, Parking

History

On the record

2026
Gault&Millau — 12

Located in a lively commercial center in the northern part of the city, Thara offers a calm retreat shaped by warm tones and décor inspired by classic Najdi architecture. The space blends modern lines with Persian-inflected details: hanging clay jars, dried palm leaves above the service area, and handcrafted textures that give the restaurant its distinct character. Generous armchair-style seating and smaller side chairs enhance comfort, while leather placemats and refined RAK porcelain complete a thoughtfully curated table setting. The welcome extends the spirit of Saudi hospitality with Arabic coffee, dates, and a tahini-based dip served on a wooden tray, setting a gentle, traditional tone before the meal begins. The cuisine follows this philosophy, offering a modern approach to classic Saudi dishes and familiar Middle Eastern preparations. Plates remain hearty, colorful, and rooted in regional flavors, favoring authenticity over sophistication. Whether in the comforting pumpkin soup, the straightforward hummus, or the generous grilled specialties, the kitchen delivers sincere, home-style cooking with reassuring consistency. Thara succeeds in creating a dining experience where atmosphere and cuisine speak the same language: warm, welcoming, and grounded in local tradition, yet presented with a contemporary eye. It is a place that values comfort, generosity, and cultural identity, offering guests a pleasant and coherent interpretation of modern Saudi dining.

Location

Find us

Abi Bakr As Siddiq Branch Road, An Narjis, Riyadh, 13327, Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
+966 55 454 0039
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