The Time Out Restaurant Awards took place this evening at Grand Hyatt. Qatar Eating had the pleasure of attending, and live streamed the event.
The Time Out Awards recognise excellence across many areas of the F&B industry taking into account such factors as food, ambience, value, and decor. This year a new category was introduced – Best Lebanese.
For the full list of nominees check out our feature at Time Out Doha Restaurant Awards 2017 and see Time Out Doha Restaurant Awards 2016 for last year’s winners!
A big well done to the shortlisted restaurants and congratulations to the Winners of Highly Commended and Best Restaurant 2017!
Time Out Doha Restaurant Awards 2017 Winners
BEST RESTAURANT 2017
Restaurant of The Year: Nozomi
Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl-Doha
AFTERNOON TEA
Best Afternoon Tea: Sarab Lounge, The St. Regis Doha
Highly commended: Seasons Tea Lounge; and Torch Tea Garden
BAR FOOD
Best Bar Food: Illusion, Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl – Doha
Highly commended: Belgian Café; and Z Lounge by Zengo
BRUNCH
Best Brunch: The Lagoon, The Ritz-Carlton, Doha
Highly commended: Four Seasons Brunch; and Isaan
BUDGET
Best Budget: MRA Bakery, Sweets & Restaurant, Al Ghanim
Highly commended: Maharaja Darbar Restaurant; and Turkey Central Restaurant
CAFÉ
Best Café: Sugar & Spice, Al Waab
Highly commended: Café Murano; and The French Olive
ROMANTIC
Best Romantic: Antica Pesa, Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl – Doha
Highly commended: Hakkasan; and The Anvil Rooms
SEAFOOD
Best Seafood: Al Dana, Sharq Village & Spa
Highly commended: Al Sayyad; and L’Wzaar
STEAKHOUSE
Best Steakhouse: JW’s Steakhouse, Doha Marriott Hotel
Highly commended: New York Steakhouse; and Prime
ASIAN
Best Asian: Spice Market, W Doha Hotel & Residences
Highly commended: Isaan; and Sabai Thai
CHINESE
Best Chinese: Hakkasan, The St. Regis Doha
Highly commended: Mainland China Restaurant; and Ruby Wu’s
EUROPEAN
Best European: Market by Jean-Georges, W Doha Hotel & Residences
Highly commended:
INDIAN
Best Indian: Taj Rasoi, Doha Marriott Hotel
Highly commended: Chingari; and Saffron Lounge by Vineet
ITALIAN
Best Italian: Antica Pesa, Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl – Doha
Highly commended: Cucina Italiana; and La Spiga by Paper Moon
JAPANESE
Best Japanese: Nozomi, Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl-Doha
Highly commended: Nobu; and Sakura
LATIN AMERICAN
Best Latin American: Toro Toro, Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl – Doha
Highly commended: Fuego; and Ipanema
BEST LEBANESE
Best Lebanese: Al Mourjan, Al Corniche Street
Highly commended: Debs W Remman, and Layali
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICAN
Best MENA: Al Sufra, Marsa Malaz
Highly commended: Ard Canaan; and Parisa
NEWCOMER
Best Newcomer: Zengo, Kempinski Residences & Suites, Doha
Highly commended: Doha Gymkhana; and Nisantasi Baskosi