Riyadh · Hittin District · Since 2019
Authentic Najdi kitchen,
with a modern soul
At Sidra we cook the way Najdi homes always have: slowly, patiently, over a low flame. Then we serve it on a table worthy of today’s guests.
Daily 12 PM – 1 AM
Hittin District, Riyadh
4.9 from over 1,200 reviews
Najdi Lamb Kabsa
Chicken Mandi
Charcoal Kofta
Mezze Selection
Kunafa with Cream
Cardamom Arabic Coffee
Grilled Lamb Chunks
Umm Ali with Nuts
Our Story
A Najdi home that opened its doors to guests
Sidra began in a small family kitchen in Hittin, where recipes were inherited, never written down. Today we keep the same low flame, the same local lamb, and the same cardamom ground fresh every morning, on a table designed for long evenings.
6+
years of hospitality
12
seasonal dishes
4.9
guest rating
The Fire Journey
From the Embers to the Table
Every tray at Sidra passes through four stages, and we skip none of them. We start before dawn and finish the moment it reaches you, still hot.
4 stages · 6 hours over fire · starts 5:00 AM
01
The Selection
Naimi lamb arrives every morning from the farms of Al-Qassim. We never take frozen meat, and we never cook yesterday’s.
Source · Al-Qassim farms
5:00 AM
02
The Seasoning
Cardamom, cinnamon and black lime, ground in our kitchen every morning, then rubbed into the meat by hand and left to rest a full hour.
Method · ground by hand, daily
6:30 AM
03
The Fire
Samar embers are lit two hours before we open. No gas, no electricity, a steady fire for six hours, until the meat falls off the bone.
Fuel · samar wood
6 hours
04
The Table
Basmati scented with cardamom, our house daqqus, and a yoghurt salad. The tray is carried to the majlis once, and hot.
Served · family tray
12:00 PM
The Menu
Dishes cooked daily with local ingredients
Sidra’s Dish
Najdi Lamb Kabsa
95 SAR
Slow‑cooked lamb over basmati rice scented with cardamom and black lime, served with house daqoos.
Chicken Mandi
68 SAR
Local chicken smoked Hadrami‑style over golden mandi rice, with yogurt and mint salad.
Most Popular
Charcoal Kofta
72 SAR
Hand‑minced lamb kofta with parsley and onion, grilled over oak charcoal and served with tandoor bread.
Sidra Mezze Selection
54 SAR
Hummus with tahini, smoked mutabbal, vine leaves, and house pickles with hot bread from the oven.
Kunafa with Cream
42 SAR
Nabulsi kunafa with golden threads and fresh cream, pistachios and rose‑water syrup.
Cardamom Arabic Coffee
24 SAR
Lightly roasted coffee brewed Najdi‑style, served in a dallah with sukkari dates.
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Chef’s Signature
Lamb Kabsa over Samar Wood
Preparation starts before dawn: local lamb rubbed with cardamom, cinnamon and black lime, then cooked six hours over samar wood until it falls off the bone. Served on fragrant basmati rice with house daqoos and yogurt salad.
Six hours over wood fire
Local lamb from Qassim farms
Serves two to three
95 SAR
Cooked daily
Limited · 40 plates
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Atmosphere
Small rooms, generous light
From the mud-walled courtyard to the closed majlis rooms, every corner here was built to be sat in for a long while, and photographed before you leave.
The Mud-Brick Majlis
The Outer Courtyard
The Welcome Cup
06
Private majlis rooms
Seating 4 to 12 guests
A Light That Stays
The Tea Corner
Oak-Charcoal Grill
Why Sidra
Small details that make the difference
Natural Oak Charcoal
No gas, no electricity on the grill; oak charcoal lit two hours before opening, every day.
Local Ingredients
Lamb from Qassim, dates from Al‑Ahsa, and vegetables arriving every morning from Al‑Aziziyah market.
Private Majlis
Six enclosed floor majlis rooms for families, seating 4 to 12, by reservation.
Late Service
The kitchen runs until 1 AM, and Arabic coffee is poured until the last guest.
Majlis & Occasions
A room of your own, for every occasion
From a family dinner in a closed majlis to a banquet for sixty in the courtyard. Choose what suits you and we’ll take care of the rest.
A closed family majlis
Six closed floor majlis rooms with doors, laid with sadu weaving around a low table. Made for family dinners and weekend nights.
Capacity
4 – 12 guests
Sitting length
3 hours
From
SAR 450
Includes · unlimited Arabic coffee and dates · a server dedicated to your majlis
Guest Reviews
What our guests say
4.9 from over 1,200 guest reviews
We booked a family majlis on a Thursday night. Calm service, and the kabsa arrived hot on a single tray, exactly as promised.
Reem Alharbi
Riyadh
You can taste the charcoal in the grills, it isn’t a quick sear. And the house daqqus makes a real difference.
Turki Almutairi
Buraydah
I tried the chef’s table. Eight seats and a story behind every dish, an experience worth booking ahead for.
Salman Aldosari
Riyadh
Arabic coffee and dates from the moment we sat down until we left. A small detail, but it feels like real hospitality.
Latifa Alanazi
Hail
The kabsa here tastes exactly like my grandmother’s, but the presentation is on another level. Quiet place, warm lighting.
Abdullah Al‑Subaie
Riyadh
Came with the family on Friday, booking was easy and service was fast. Don’t miss the charcoal kofta.
Noura Al‑Otaibi
Riyadh
Visited on a work trip and it’s now my go‑to every time I’m in Riyadh. Their Arabic coffee is among the best I’ve had.
Mohammed Al‑Qahtani
Jeddah
Clean restaurant and the dishes come out hot and fast. Very fair prices for the quality of the meat.
Fahad Al‑Shammari
Dammam
Beautiful room and the lighting is easy on the eyes. Our order ran a little late at peak time, but the team apologised and stayed on top of it.
Hessa Alqahtani
Riyadh
The outdoor seating at night is an experience in itself. The mandi is perfectly smoked, and the kunafa closed the evening.
Sara Al‑Dossary
Al‑Kharj
Beautiful room and the lighting is easy on the eyes. Our order ran a little late at peak time, but the team apologised and stayed on top of it.
Hessa Alqahtani
Riyadh
The outdoor seating at night is an experience in itself. The mandi is perfectly smoked, and the kunafa closed the evening.
Sara Al‑Dossary
Al‑Kharj
We booked a family majlis on a Thursday night. Calm service, and the kabsa arrived hot on a single tray, exactly as promised.
Reem Alharbi
Riyadh
You can taste the charcoal in the grills, it isn’t a quick sear. And the house daqqus makes a real difference.
Turki Almutairi
Buraydah
I tried the chef’s table. Eight seats and a story behind every dish, an experience worth booking ahead for.
Salman Aldosari
Riyadh
Arabic coffee and dates from the moment we sat down until we left. A small detail, but it feels like real hospitality.
Latifa Alanazi
Hail
The kabsa here tastes exactly like my grandmother’s, but the presentation is on another level. Quiet place, warm lighting.
Abdullah Al‑Subaie
Riyadh
Came with the family on Friday, booking was easy and service was fast. Don’t miss the charcoal kofta.
Noura Al‑Otaibi
Riyadh
Visited on a work trip and it’s now my go‑to every time I’m in Riyadh. Their Arabic coffee is among the best I’ve had.
Mohammed Al‑Qahtani
Jeddah
Clean restaurant and the dishes come out hot and fast. Very fair prices for the quality of the meat.
Fahad Al‑Shammari
Dammam
FAQ
Everything you need to know before your visit
Didn’t find your answer? Message us on WhatsApp and we reply within minutes during opening hours.
Walk‑ins are welcome on weekdays, but we recommend booking for weekends and private majlis rooms as they fill up fast.
Visit & Order
Come to us, or we’ll come to you
Open now · until 1:00 AM
Main branch
Hittin District, Riyadh
Prince Mohammed bin Salman Road, opposite Hittin Park. Dedicated guest parking and a separate family entrance.
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Opening hours
Open every day
Saturday – Thursday
12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Friday
1:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Last kitchen order
12:30 AM
Arabic coffee and dates are served until the last guest leaves.
Delivery & takeaway
Send it home
Sufra
Wassel
Zaadi
Mathaq
Or collect from the restaurant
Call +966 55 123 4567 and your order will be ready in 20 minutes.
Reservations & Contact
Book your table or private majlis
We confirm bookings within minutes on WhatsApp. For groups over 12 or special occasions, contact us directly.
Hours
Sat – Thu: 12 PM – 1 AM · Fri: 1 PM – 1 AM
Phone
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Reservation Form
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