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Where We Are Going Today: ‘Public’ Italian restaurant in Riyadh

Where We Are Going Today: ‘Public’ Italian restaurant in Riyadh
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Public is in Al-Dhabab, Riyadh. For more details check their Instagram @public. (Supplied)
Where We Are Going Today: ‘Public’ Italian restaurant in Riyadh
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Public is in Al-Dhabab, Riyadh. For more details check their Instagram @public. (Supplied)
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Public is in Al-Dhabab, Riyadh. For more details check their Instagram @public. (Supplied)
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Updated 04 December 2024

Where We Are Going Today: ‘Public’ Italian restaurant in Riyadh

Where We Are Going Today: ‘Public’ Italian restaurant in Riyadh

RIYADH: Public, an Italian restaurant with a modern twist and electrifying ambiance, is the latest addition to Riyadh’s gastronomic pallette.

The restaurant’s motto, “By the Public, for the Public,” reflects a menu that caters to every craving.

From refreshing salads and delicious starters to hearty pizzas and piping hot pasta dishes, Public is known for its consistency and top quality ingredients. 

One of their best sellers, and for good reason, is the Public baked rigatoni, a simple pasta dish bursting with flavor.

The rigatoni pasta is cooked al dente, which translates as “to the tooth”, an Italian saying for perfectly cooked pasta that is firm to the bite.

The pasta is then mixed with a combination of mozzarella and parmesan cheese topped with stracciatella, an Italian cheese made of mozzarella curds and heavy cream.

Notable appetizers include homemade parmesan fries and truffle balls, consisting of deep-fried mushroom and flavorful truffle rice with cheddar cheese and a side of capers truffle sauce.

The restaurant feels like a cross between a modern diner and a restaurant with a touch of Sicilian and contemporary design. The serving plates are hand decorated with the restaurant logo and patterns inspired by traditional Italian plate designs.

Public is also known for its music appreciation, with nights that feature local and international musicians and DJs, making it an ideal spot for a night out with great food. 

Public is in Al-Dhabab, Riyadh. For more details check their Instagram @public.


Where We Are Going Today: Foam

Where We Are Going Today: Foam
Updated 07 November 2025

Where We Are Going Today: Foam

Where We Are Going Today: Foam
  • The cafe is simple and spacious, and the decor is impressive with a calming, earthy palette

Foam, located on the north side of Riyadh in the Smaa Gallery, is an elegant cafe offering premium coffee and sweets. 

The cafe is simple and spacious, and the decor is impressive with a calming, earthy palette.

It does not have Wi-Fi, making it the perfect spot to disconnect from the world and instead bond with friends and family, read a book or journal. 

I tried the V60 coffee and the Creme Brulee French toast. The coffee was high-quality, bitter to just the right degree, and the bread, toasted to perfection, contrasted deliciously with the soft richness of the cream.

Although the interior was beautifully designed, the coffee tasty, and the overall ambiance relaxing, I would have appreciated having the option to use Wi-Fi.

Despite this, Foam is still easily among the coffee shops that I would return to.