Doha, Qatar: Qatar Tourism has announced the restaurants awarded the prestigious 3-star rating, the highest distinction, at the inaugural Taste of Qatar Certification Ceremony. Held on December 14 at the Katara Opera House, the event honored establishments that demonstrated exceptional excellence across food quality, service, hygiene, and the overall guest experience. The programme reinforces Qatar’s commitment to elevating service standards nationwide, supporting the country’s vision of delivering world-class hospitality experiences for both residents and visitors.
Launched at the beginning of 2025, Taste of Qatar is Qatar Tourism’s official restaurant evaluation and classification programme, designed to foster excellence and innovation in the culinary sector while reinforcing Qatar’s position as a global destination. Restaurants are assessed through independent evaluations conducted by the international research firm Ipsos, with compliance verified against the Ministry of Public Health’s electronic food safety system, Watheq. The event also recognised chefs who achieved the Taste of Qatar three-star classification and were featured in the MICHELIN Guide Doha 2025, in celebrating their contributions to elevating culinary experiences across the country.
Commenting on the ceremony, Omar Al Jaber, Chief of the Tourism Development Sector at Qatar Tourism, said: “Today marks an important milestone for Qatar’s culinary sector as we recognise the first-ever Taste of Qatar 3-star certified restaurants whose dedication to innovation, consistency, and elevating the overall dining experience sets a new benchmark for the nation’s culinary scene. Taste of Qatar is now the nation’s official restaurant rating programme, and its independently verified assessments reflect our commitment to elevating the entire dining ecosystem. By showcasing excellence across our culinary landscape, we continue to strengthen Qatar’s position as a destination defined by quality and world-class visitor experiences.”
Bahaa Barakat, Managing Director of Ipsos in Qatar, commented: “The credibility of the Taste of Qatar programme is rooted in its objectivity and rigorous methodology. Our quarterly unannounced mystery assessments are designed to evaluate restaurants with consistency, transparency, and precision, ensuring that every 3-star rating is earned through sustained performance. Through data-driven insights, we continue to support improvements across Qatar’s dining experiences and are proud to contribute to a programme that brings measurable impact to the dining landscape.”
Wasan Al-Baker, Director of Food Safety at the Ministry of Public Health, stated: “Food safety and hygiene are essential components of Qatar’s dining sector, and the Ministry of Public Health is committed to upholding national benchmarks that protect consumers and strengthen trust. Our role in ensuring electronic food safety through Watheq ensures that every Taste of Qatar certified restaurant meets the highest levels of safety, quality control, and regulatory alignment.”
The 2025 Taste of Qatar 3-star certified restaurants are:
Fine Dining:
- Masala Library By Jiggs Kalra
- Iksha360
- Curiosa By Jean-Georges
- IZU
- Liang
- Morimoto
- Jamavar Doha
- Hakkasan
- Coya
- Upscale Dining:
- Parisa (Al Messila)
- The Salt Road
- Gymkhana
- Carbone
- Em Sherif Restaurant
- Beefbar
- Jardin
- Il Galante
- Qalamkarri
- Saffron
- Provok
- Chicago Rare
- Isaan Thai Restaurant
- Tono
- La Mar Doha by Gastón Acurio
- Fuego
- Mosaic
- New York Steakhouse
- Opus
- Teatro
- Parisa (Doha)
- STK Doha
- B Lounge
- Opa
- Rivaaj
- Sax
- Scalini Restaurant
- Chotto Matte
- Three Sixty Restaurant
- Terrace by 21 High St
- La Spiga by Paper Moon
- Sushi Samba
- Scarpetta
- Muru
- Yun
- Yasmine Palace (DFC)
- Kumar
- Shanghai Me
- Cipriani
- Kai's Songbird
- Reberu Contemporary Cuisine
- Gaia
- Signor Sassi
Casual Dining, Quick Service, Food Trucks & Kiosks:
- Nisrine Restaurant
- Mama's Cuisine
- Le Colonial Restaurant
- O’Glacée
- Tannour Beirut
- Taj Rasoi
- IKA South American
- Ric's Kountry Kitchen
- Jamie's Italian
- Sushi Library (Place Vendome)
- Chabrat Al Mina
- Feeh Al'Aafia
- Le Vesuvio
- Thai Kitchen Restaurant & Bar
- Satsuma
- Al Sayyad
- Flame
- Makimono
- Al Thouraya Restaurant (Ezdan West Bay)
- Makani Beach Club
- B+F
- Texas De Brazil
- Rocca
- Mawasem
- Spontini
- Isla Mexican Kitchen
- The Asian Kitchen
- Belgian Café
- Mykonos
- Amaru
- Carluccio's (The Pearl)
- Carluccio's (DFC)
- Adrift Anda
- Quick Bites
- Ipanema
- Russo's New York Pizzeria
- Crazy Pizza
- Amigos
- ForKnife Restaurant
- Benihana (Place Vendome)
- Hamilton's
- Al Liwan Restaurant
- Al Hubara Restaurant
- The Restaurant At The Chedi Katara
- Sel & Miel
- Zorba
- Tche Tche Café (Qabila Westbay)
- Tche Tche Premier Restaurant & Café (Wyndham Doha)
- U Burger
- Gaimer W Kahi
- Pizza Box (City Center)
- Oishi Sushi
- Dave's Hot Chicken (Place Vendome)
- Dave's Hot Chicken (Villaggio)
- Wild & The Moon
- Float (Lusail)
- Charger Café Katara
- Paws Katara Branch
- Eat Pasta
- Mataf & Tea
Premium Cafés:
- AtTeatude Lounge
- Café Pouchkine (Place Vendome)
- Karaki (Lusail)
- Brown Café
- Piccolo Café (West Walk)
- Seasons Tea Lounge
- Duchess
- La Parisienne Doha
- Moka Caffe (Lusail)
- Anis café
- Cova
- Malaki Raffles Lounge
- Fauchon (St. Regis)
- Volume Café (Place Vendome)
- Ledoux
- Mary Café
- Feryah Pastry House
- Charlottine Café
- Flat White Specialty Coffee (The Pearl)
- Creme & Butter (Place Vendome)
- Maison Chaudun
- Lily House Café (West Walk)
Quick-Service Cafés:
- Sugar and Spice (Lagoona Mall)
- Pret-A-Manger (City Center)
- Mondo Café - Lavazza
- Kitty Café
- 3-2-1 Café
- Dindan Bakery & Bistro
- Moka Caffe (Mall of Qatar)
- Espresso Lab
- Toby's Estate Coffee
- SOHO Coffee Co.
- Go-Ssip Café
- Hooga Café
Qatar Tourism places service excellence at the heart of its strategy by ensuring that every aspect of the visitor experience meets the highest international standards.
Taste of Qatar forms a key component of this commitment, using transparent, independently verified assessments to raise national dining standards, strengthen consumer trust, and support sector-wide development.
