Good to know
Good to Know
- Adliya is the primary dining district for nomads and expats with concentrated mid-range and international restaurant options within walking distance
- Best and most popular dining areas are Seef (with Seef Mall), Qudaibiya, Juffair, and historic center near the souk
- Manama Souq offers authentic street food and local sweets at budget prices; samboosa and halwa are must-tries
- Food safety standards are high in hotels and upscale restaurants; exercise usual caution with street food and drink bottled water
- Bahraini coffee (qahwa) flavored with cardamom and served with dates is a cultural staple worth experiencing
Supermarkets
Seef Mall (Hypermarket/supermarket)
- Neighborhood
- Seef
- Notes
- Major shopping destination with grocery options
Bahrain City Center (Retail and Grocery)
- Neighborhood
- City Center
- Notes
- Central location with food court and supermarket options
Budget
Cafe Lilou
- Price Range
- BHD 6.00
- Neighborhood
- Adliya
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Bahraini and international breakfast/lunch
Anwar Restaurant
- Price Range
- BHD 5.00
- Neighborhood
- City Center
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Middle Eastern and Indian
Tarboush
- Price Range
- BHD 3.00
- Neighborhood
- Adliya
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Shawarma and street food
High End
CUT by Wolfgang Puck
- Price Range
- BHD 35
- Neighborhood
- Bahrain Bay
- Cuisine Or Dish
- American steakhouse with modern touches
Fusions by Tala
- Price Range
- BHD 32
- Neighborhood
- City Center (Gulf Hotel)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Modern Bahraini and international fusion
Rasoi by Vineet
- Price Range
- BHD 36
- Neighborhood
- Manama
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Modern Indian fine dining
La Fontaine Restaurant
- Price Range
- BHD 38
- Neighborhood
- City Center (Manama Souk)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- European fine dining
Mid Range
Monsoon
- Price Range
- BHD 12
- Neighborhood
- City Center
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Far Eastern (Thai, Japanese, Vietnamese)
Bushido
- Price Range
- BHD 14
- Neighborhood
- Juffair
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Japanese, Thai, Chinese fusion
Al Fanar Restaurant
- Price Range
- BHD 13
- Neighborhood
- Adliya
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Gulf seafood with Bahraini spices
Emmawash Traditional Restaurant
- Price Range
- BHD 8.00
- Neighborhood
- City Center
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Bahraini traditional (falafel, classic dishes)
Delivery Services
Talabat
- Notes
- Regional delivery app with wide restaurant coverage in Manama
Uber Eats
- Notes
- Available in Manama for food delivery from select restaurants
Michelin Restaurants
Rasoi by Vineet
- Cuisine
- Modern Indian
- Neighborhood
- Manama
- Notes
- Bahrain's first fine-dining restaurant helmed by Michelin-starred chef Vineet Bhatia
Local Must Try Dishes
Machboos
- Description
- Fish mixed with special Bahraini spice blend, served over rice with broth
Qoozi
- Description
- Lamb cooked with rice and aromatic Bahraini spices, served with yogurt and chopped vegetables
Salona
- Description
- Okra, squash, meat, potatoes, and tomatoes in a savory stew
Hamour
- Description
- Popular Gulf fish, grilled or prepared fresh, central to Bahrain's seafood cuisine
Samboosa
- Description
- Triangular pastry filled with meat or vegetables, found throughout Manama Souq
Halwa
- Description
- Traditional Bahraini sweet made with starch, sugar, saffron, and nuts
Vegan And Vegetarian Dining
- Overview
- While Bahraini cuisine traditionally centers on meat and seafood, vegetarian options are increasingly available across international and traditional restaurants.
Venues
Sangeetha Restaurant Delights
- Neighborhood
- Manama
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Vegetarian South Indian
- Notes
- Specializes in vegetarian options with South Indian cuisine focus
International Cuisine
- Overview
- Manama offers diverse international dining with strong Asian cuisine presence, Italian, Mediterranean, and Western options widely available throughout the city.
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