The Best Restaurants Near Souq Waqif 

Just a short stroll from the bustle of Souq Waqif, SAWA by Sanad brings a refined take on Levantine dining to the first floor of Doha’s elegant Sanad Members’ Club. Open to all, this chic hideaway celebrates the region’s flavors with a modern sensibility: think authentic ingredients reimagined with contemporary technique and, of course, beautifully plated. Come evening, the experience at SAWA by Sanad takes on a touch of theatre, with select dishes served tableside from the trolley. Warm, attentive service and a convivial sharing-style menu make this a place where sophistication and soul can happily share a table.

Tucked along a pedestrian street on the edge of Souq Waqif, Argan at Al Jasra Boutique Hotel offers a true taste of Morocco, both in spirit and in spice. The excellent quality and value of the plates keep guests coming back to this spot, while the warmly lit dining room, intricate lanterns, carved woodwork and aroma of slow-cooked tagines drifting through the air sets the scene of a Marrakech riad transported to the heart of Doha. The menu is a love letter to Moroccan tradition: fragrant couscous, richly seasoned stews and golden pastries like jawhara that end the meal on a sweet note. Whether you settle into the majlis for mint tea or a leisurely lunch after exploring the souq, Argan delivers authenticity with every spoonful.

A riot of color, spice and warmth, Hoppers Doha captures the spirit of Sri Lanka and South India in equal measure. This restaurant is the kind of place that invites joyful excess. A place where ordering one curry too many feels entirely justified. Set across two stylish floors, the restaurant’s design blends contemporary touches with a homely glow, creating the perfect backdrop for crisp dosas, aromatic biryanis and, of course, the signature hoppers. Vibrant, peppy and full of heart, Hoppers brings a taste of the tropics to Doha’s polished downtown dining scene.

Named after the moonlight’s reflection (Liang in Chinese), Liang at the Mandarin Oriental Doha is a masterclass in balance: East meets Middle East, refinement meets warmth, and culinary craft meets quiet theatre. The menu celebrates the depth of Cantonese cuisine with elegant restraint — think perfectly pleated dim sum, wok-fried lobster that glistens like jade, and Peking-style black Angus ribs so tender they almost bow to your chopsticks. Between courses, chefs stretch noodles midair in the hypnotic la mian performance, while the Sichuan tea master pours with precision for quite the show. With its sleek two-story setting and service as fluid as its storytelling, Liang doesn’t just serve dinner, it stages it — one luminous course at a time.