THE 12TH EDITION OF THE POPULAR FACT DINING AWARDS IS FAST APPROACHING AND, UNLIKE LAST YEAR, WITH THE HOSPITALITY SCENE FINALLY RE-OPENING, WE ARE ON TRACK TO HONOUR THE CRÈME DE LA CRÈME OF THE ISLAND’S RESTAURANT SCENE. THE RESILIENCE OF THE FOOD SECTOR HAS ABSOLUTELY ASTOUNDED US OVER THE PAST MONTHS AND WE’RE DELIGHTED TO PAY TRIBUTE TO BOTH THE STALWART ISLAND FAVOURITES AS WELL AS THE NEW VENUES WHO’VE DEFIED THE CHALLENGING BUSINESS CLIMATE OF THE PANDEMIC AND DIPPED THEIR TOES IN THE WATERS TO BRING US AN EVER MORE FANTASTIC AND WELL-ROUNDED SELECTION OF EATERIES ACROSS THE KINGDOM. WE ALSO HAVE SEVERAL NEW CATEGORIES TO REFLECT THE VERY DIVERSITY OF THAT DINING SCENE.

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ARE YOU READY TO CAST YOUR VOTE?

HOW IT WORKS:

• This year’s edition features several hundred nominees across almost 50 categories.
• There are two winners in each category: BEST and FAVOURITE.
• BEST is decided by an anonymous panel of judges made up of industry experts, reputed bloggers and the editorial team.
• FAVOURITE is decided through online public voting which was launched in mid-September. Check QR code.
• In addition to the regional and cuisine-specific awards, we will also celebrate the overall BEST and overall FAVOURITE restaurants in Bahrain.
• FACT Dining Awards is part of a wider initiative by FACT M.E. with annual ceremonies in Abu Dhabi, Doha and Dubai.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE NOMINEES!
VOTE SOON ON WWW.FACT-MAGAZINE.COM.

Al Fresco Dining:
• Akaya, Adliya
• Attic, Adliya
• Fusions by Tala, The Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention & Spa
• La Plage, The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain
• Lanterns, Adliya
• McGettigan’s, Adliya
• Meisei Rooftop, Adliya
• Oliveto, Adliya
• Tapas, Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa
• Thai Lounge, The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain
• Trader Vic’s, Seef District

All-Day Dining:
• 25 N 50 Eatery, The Grove Hotel Bahrain
• Al Bareh Restaurant, Jaw Resort & Spa
• Al Waha, The Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention & Spa
• Atmosphere, Wyndham Grand Manama
• Bay View, Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay
• Brasserie Royal, Royal Saray Resort Managed by Accor
• Elara Café, Water Garden City
• Flavours on 2, Downtown Rotana
• Ginger, Majestic Arjaan by Rotana
• La Mosaique, Crowne Plaza Bahrain
• Le Chocolat, Various Locations
• Olivos, The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence & Spa
• Selections, InterContinental Regency Bahrain
• Silk’s, Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain
• Swiss-Café Restaurant, SwissBelhotel Seef

Casual Dining:
• Baker & Spice, Al Aali Shopping
Complex
• Bocca, Seef District
• Celluloid, Amwaj Lagoon
• Dome Café, Various Locations
• Fatto, Seef District
• MochaLoca Restaurant & Café – Tubli
• Nomad Urban Eatery, Seef District
• Oak, Riffa
• The Florist’s Daughter, Al Aali Shopping Complex
• The Food Hall, The Avenues Bahrain
• Twist, Various Locations
• Via Brasil, Wyndham Garden Manama

Family-Friendly:
• Al Abraaj, Various Locations
• Ben’s Cookies, Saar
• Dome Café, Various Locations
• Fatto, Seef District
• Florence & Dar Zowayed, Adliya
• La Plage, The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain
• Lumee, Various Locations
• Malgoom, Hala Plaza
• Marash, Various Locations
• Nino, Seef District
• The Cheesecake Factory, The Avenues Bahrain
• YaSalam, Various Locations

Family-Friendly Brunch:
• Al Waha Friday Brunch, The Gulf
Hotel Bahrain Convention & Spa
• Atmosphere, Wyndham Grand Manama
• Choices, The Art Hotel & Resort
• Flavours on 2, Downtown Rotana
• Friday Roast, Crowne Plaza Bahrain
• Legendz, InterContinental Regency Bahrain

Friday Brunch:
• Cantina Kahlo, The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain
• Choices, The Art Hotel & Resort
• CUT by Wolfgang Puck, Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay
• Fat Butcher’s Fabulous Brunch, Crowne Plaza Bahrain
• Flavours on 2, Downtown Rotana
• Friday Brunch, Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain
• The Grand Friday Brunch, Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa

Saturday Brunch:
• Cantina Kahlo, The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain
• Legendz Steakhouse, InterContinental Regency Bahrain
• Masso Restaurant, Palace Boutique Hotel
• McGettigan’s, Adliya
• Oliveto, Adliya
• Rosso, The Art Hotel & Resort

In-Mall:
• Café Lilou, Al Aali Mall
• Cioccolatitaliani, City Centre Bahrain
• Lumee, Various Locations
• Nando’s, Various Locations
• Paul, Various Locations
• The Butcher Shop & Grill, City Centre Bahrain
• The Cheesecake Factory, The Avenues Bahrain
• The Food Hall, The Avenues Bahrain
• Twist, Various Locations
• Vapiano, City Centre Bahrain

International:
• Café Lilou, Various Locations
• Camelot Restaurant & Lounge, Adliya
• Celluloid, Amwaj Islands
• Choices, The Art Hotel & Resort
• Crossroads Bahrain, Marriott Executive Apartments, Juffair
• Fusions by Tala, The Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention & Spa
• Haus Restaurant and Lounge, Adliya
• Lemon Bahrain, Amwaj Islands
• Links, Royal Golf Club
• Mahonia, Adliya
• My Café, Adliya
• Nomad Urban Eatery, Seef District
• Phoenix, Hidd
• Plums, The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain
• Trader Vic’s, Seef District

Newcomer – Casual Dining:
• 3al Tareeq, Seef District
• Ali Pasha Café & Restaurant, Muharraq
• Backyard Terrace, Crowne Plaza Bahrain
• Bayt Fairouz, Saar
• Black Angus Steakhouse, Seef District
• Hala Lebnan, Reef Island
• Howdy, Adliya
• Itsumo Japanese Restaurant & Grill, Adliya

• Oishi Japanese Fusion, The Avenues, Bahrain
• Raihana Qalby, Hala Plaza
• Retro Lounge, Juffair

Newcomer – Fine-Dining:
• Bo.Sabi, The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence & Spa
• Gunaydin Restaurant, Adliya
• Icon Lounge Bahrain, Adliya
• L’Orto, Adliya
• Maison Sushi, Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq
Thalassa Sea & Spa
• Opa, Royal Saray Resort Managed by Accor

Themed Night:
• Crowne Plaza Bahrain, Manama
• Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain
• Nikmati Pop-Up, The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain
• The Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention & Spa
• Wu, The Art Hotel & Resort
• Wyndham Grand Manama, Seef District

Value for Money:
• Al Abraaj, Various Locations
• Charcoal Grill, Manama
• Coco’s, Adliya
• Emmawash, Various Locations
• Foods at Home, Budaiya
• Hash House, Adliya
• Healthy Calorie, Various Locations
• Take Away, Seef District
• Zayt Zaytoon, Various Locations

Burger Joint:
• Blaze Burgers, Adliya
• Bluefield Burger, Juffair
• Crave, Seef District
• Elevation Burger, Seef Mall
• Five Guys, The Avenues Bahrain
• Fuddruckers, Various Locations
• Gold Label, Various Locations
• Jack’s, Various Locations
• Shake Shack, Various Locations
• Slider Station, Adliya
• Sliders, Various Locations
• The Fat Cow, Various Locations
• The Grub Shack, Hamala

Chinese:
• Beijing Restaurant, Adliya
• China Garden, The Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention & Spa

• David’s Stir Fry Crazy, Adliya
• Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant, Various Locations
• P.F. Chang’s, City Centre Bahrain

Indian – Casual Dining:
• Asha’s, Various Locations
• Copper Chimney Restaurant, Various Locations
• Indian Delights, Salmaniya
• Lanterns, Various Locations
• Mewar, Galleria Mall
• Mumbai Spices, Various Locations
• The Urban Dhaba, Manama

Indian – Fine Dining:
• Bambu India Gate, Adliya
• Jashan, Wyndham Garden Manama
• Nirvana, The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain
• Rasoi by Vineet, The Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention & Spa
• Rivaaj, Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa

Iranian:
• Banu Restaurant, Hala Plaza
• Foods At Home, Various Locations
• Isfahani, Various Locations
• Parsian Restaurant, Adliya
• Shahnameh Restaurant, Al Budaiya
• Takht Jamsheed, The Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention & Spa
• Tehran Grills, Daih

Italian – Casual Dining:
• Cico’s, Adliya
• Cucina Italiana, Juffair
• Fatto, Seef District
• Marzipan, Galleria Mall
• Otto, Hamala Hills
• Pastarito, City Centre Bahrain
• Planet Star Hollywood, Adliya
• Rosso, The Art Hotel & Resort
• San Carlo Cicchetti, Al Aali Complex
• Trattoria, Wyndham Garden Manama, Juffair
• Vapiano, City Centre Bahrain

Italian – Fine Dining:
• Cafe Italia, Adliya
• Fiamma, Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa
• Mondo, Taste of Italy, The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel Residence & Spa
• Oliveto, Adliya
• Pasquale Italian Restaurant, Reef Island

• Primavera, The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain
• Roma, Um Al Hassam

Japanese:
• Aburi, Janabiya
• Bushido, Seef District
• Imari, The Domain Hotel & Spa
• Kei, Golden Tulip Bahrain
• Maki, Moda Mall
• Meisei, Adliya
• Mirai, Adliya
• Sato, The Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention & Spa

Lebanese:
• Abd El Wahab, Moda Mall
• Al Fayez, Reef Island
• Café Blanc, Seef District
• Enab, Adliya
• Layali Fairouz, Adliya
• Leila Min Lebnen, Seef District
• Mandoleen Restaurant & Lounge, Adliya
• Pashawat, Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa
• Phoenix, Hidd
• Rayes Lebanese Restaurant, Coral Bay Resort
• Samawar, Ramada by Wyndham Manama City Centre
• Yasmine Lebanese Kitchen, Various Locations

Mediterranean:
• Attic, Adliya
• Bifteki, Riffa
• Brasserie Royale, Royal Saray Resort Managed by Accor
• Fatto, Seef District
• Florence & Dar Zowayed, Adliya
• Indigo, The Merchant House
• Marzipan, Galleria Mall
• Masso, Palace Boutique Hotel
• Mezza House, Atrium Mall
• Salero, The Westin, City Centre Bahrain
• Tapas, Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa
• Ya Hala, Ramada Hotel & Suites Amwaj Islands

Mexican:
• Calexico, Adliya
• Cantina Kahlo, The Ritz-Carlton,Bahrain
• Casa Mexicana, Adliya
• Margarita Mexicana, The Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention & Spa
• Señor Paco’s, Adliya

Middle Eastern:
• Al Abraaj, Various Locations
• Al Bareh Restaurant, Jaw Resort & Spa
• Aziz 1988, Hala Plaza
• Cafe Bazza, The Avenues
• Emmawash, Various Locations
• Florence & Dar Zowayed, Adliya
• Furn Bistro & Bakery, The Westin Bahrain City Centre
• Lumee, Various Locations
• Marash, Muharraq
• Mezza House, Atrium Mall
• Naseef, Various Locations
• The Food Hall, The Avenues, Bahrain

North American:
• Applebee’s, Seef District
• Bennigan’s, Al Safir Hotel
• Big Texas Barbeque & Waffle House, Juffair
• Buffalo Wings & Rings, Adliya
• Fuddruckers, Various Locations
• Ric’s Kountry Kitchen, Juffair
• T.G.I. Fridays, Juffair
• Texas Roadhouse, The Avenues, Bahrain
• Tony Roma’s, Various Locations

Seafood:
• Fish Express, Palm Square
• Fish Lounge, Various Locations
• Le Domain, The Domain Hotel & Spa
• Salya Seafood, Maqaba
• Shrimp Pot, Amwaj
• The Fish Market, Al Bander Hotel & Resort
• The Flaming Salmon, District 1, Janabiya

Southeast Asian:
• Bambudha, Juffair
• David’s Stir Fry Crazy, Adliya
• Keizo, Al Areen Palace & Spa
• Monsoon, Adliya
• re/ASIAN Cuisin, Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay
• Thai Lounge, The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain
• WU Asian Restaurant & Lounge, The Art Hotel & Resort

Steakhouse:
• CUT by Wolfgang Puck, Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay
• Fat Cow, Various Locations
• Le Sauvage, The Domain Hotel & Spa
• Legendz Steakhouse, InterContinental Regency Bahrain
• Plums, The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain
• The Don Steak House, District 1 Janabiya
• The Foundry, Adliya
• The Meat Co., Adliya

Thai:
• Baan Saeng Thai, Manama
• Banana Leaf, Manama
• Khunnay Kanom Thai, Riffa
• Pong’s, Hoora
• Royal Thai, The Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention & Spa
• Samui Thai, Mercado Mall
• Shada, Hala Plaza
• Thai Lounge, Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain
• Thailand Restaurant, Adliya

Turkish:
• Kosebasi, City Centre Bahrain
• Lale Restaurant & Gourmet, Manama
• Mado, Various Locations
• Namli, Various Locations
• Turkish Mashawi, Ramli Mall

Bar:
• Burlington Club, The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain
• Calexico, Adliya
• CUT Bar & Lounge, Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay
• Hazel Rooftop Lounge, Adliya
• Irish Village, Adliya
• Trader Vic’s, Seef District
• Xenia Bar & Lounge, Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain

Beach Club:
• Al Hadiqa, Royal Saray Resort Managed by Accor
• Beach Club, The Art Hotel & Resort
• Beach Club, The Grove Resort Bahrain
• La Plage Beach Club, Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa
• Pool & Beach Deck, Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay
• Royal Beach Club, The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain
• Reef Clubhouse, Reef Island
• Solymar Beach, Amwaj Marina

Ladies Night:
• McGettigan’s, Adliya
• Meisei, Adliya
• Salero, The Westin Bahrain City Centre
• The Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention & Spa
• Txoko, The Domain Hotel & Spa

Lounge:
• Alto, Downtown Rotana
• Bushido, Seef District
• Coda Jazz Lounge, Juffair
• Elements Pool & Lounge, InterContinental Regency Bahrain
• Havana Cigar, Royal Saray Resort Managed by Accor
• Hazel Rooftop Lounge, Adliya
• Mezzanine Lounge, The Westin City Centre Bahrain
• Oliveto, Adliya
• Thai Lounge, The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain
• Txoko, The Domain Hotel & Spa
• Typhoon Lounge, The Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention & Spa
• Viola, Adliya

Pool Bar/Lounge:
• Al Hadiqa, Royal Saray Resort Managed by Accor
• Elements Pool & Lounge, InterContinental Regency Bahrain
• La Plage, The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain
• Nasmat Lounge, The Westin City Centre Bahrain
• Sol Pool Bar & Lounge, The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence & Spa
• Typhoon Bar, The Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention & Spa

Pub:
• Fiddlers Green, The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence & Spa
• Irish Village, Adliya
• JJ’s Irish Restaurant, Adliya
• McGettigan’s, Adliya
• Sherlock Holmes, The Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention & Spa
• The Harvesters, Crowne Plaza Bahrain

Shisha Lounge:
• Al Bindaira Café, Seef District
• Bushido, Seef District
• Doors Café, Adliya
• Kasbah, Seef District
• La Plage, The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain
• Lemon Bahrain, Amwaj Islands
• Marzipan, Galleria Mall
• Mawasim Restaurant & Lounge, Galleria Mall
• Mezza House, Saar
• MochaLoca Restaurant & Café, Tubli
• Narguile Lounge, Sofitel Bahrain
Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa
• Nasmat Lounge, The Westin Bahrain City Centre
• Phoenix, Hidd
• Shisha Lounge, Reef Boutique Hotel
• Veranda Café, Adliya

Sports Bar:
• Champs, The Juffair Grand Hotel
• Grand Yard House, Diva Hotel
• JJ’s Irish Restaurant, Adliya
• McGettigan’s, Adliya
• Player’s Lounge, Wyndham Garden Manama
• Red Lions, Ramee Grand Hotel
• Repartee, Royal Golf Club
• Sherlock Holmes, The Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention & Spa
• Wembley Lounge, Atiram Premier Hotel

Café:
• Angelina Paris, Various Locations
• Arriba Cafe, Water Garden City
• Café Chantilly, Saar
• Café Lilou, Various Locations
• Café Ségo, Manama
• Chocolaterie, Reef Boutique Hotel
• Elara Café, Water Garden City
• Gallery Café, Adliya
• Joe’s Cafe, The Avenues Bahrain
• Le Chocolat, Various Locations
• Macaron Café, Atrium Mall
• Nomad Urban City Café, City Centre Bahrain
• Reviive, Various Locations
• Shakespeare and Co., Zallaq Springs
• The Lobby Lounge, Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain

Coffeehouse:
• % Arabica, The Avenues Bahrain
• 11:11 Make A Wish, Adliya
• CAF, Seef District
• Caribou Coffee, Various Locations
• Coffee Republic, Various Locations
• Coffee World, Reef Island
• Columbus Café & Co, Various Locations
• Costa Coffee, Various Locations
• Dose, Various Locations
• Esquires, Various Locations
• Gloria Jean’s Coffees, Various Locations
• Grind, Saar
• Starbucks, Various Locations
• The Dot, Juffair

Patisserie:
• Bay View, Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay
• Café Chantilly, Saar
• Café Délices, The Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention & Spa
• Cake Boutique, Seef District
• Furn Bistro & Bakery, The Westin Bahrain City Centre
• Haus Bakery, Adliya
• Haute Cupcakes, Seef District
• Lilou Artisan Patisserie, Various Locations
• Macaron, Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa
• Macaron Café, Atrium Mall
• Raw Candy, Seef District
• The Ritz Gourmet Lounge, The RitzCarlton, Bahrain

Tea Room:
• Bay View, Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay
• Furn Rotunda, The Westin Bahrain City Centre
• Tea Club, Various Locations
• Tea Garden, Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa
• The Lobby Lounge, The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain
• The Orangery, Palace Boutique Hotel
• The Palm Lounge, Palace Boutique Hotel
• The Ritz Gourmet Lounge, The RitzCarlton, Bahrain

Fusion:
• Akaya, Adliya
• Clay, Adliya
• Fusions by Tala, The Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention & Spa
• Haus Restaurant & Lounge, Adliya
• Maki, Moda Mall
• Oishi, The Avenues Bahrain
• Thai Lounge, The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain

Green & Clean:
• Anais Vegan Café, Hala Plaza
• Chef & The Whale, Budaiya
• Healthy Calorie, Various Locations
• Plant Café, Liwan Mall
• Poke Café, Al Aali Mall
• Raaw, Saar
• Raw Candy, Seef District
• Reviive, Various Locations
• Roots Café, Hamala
• Vedge, District 1, Janabiyah

Iftar & Ghabga:
• Furn Bistro, City Centre Bahrain
• Keizo, Al Areen Palace & Spa
• Mövenpick Bahrain
• Salero, The Westin, City Centre Bahrain
• The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel Residence & Spa
• The Grove Resort Bahrain
• Wyndham Garden Manama
• Wyndham Grand Manama

Iftar Experiences:
• Crowne Plaza Bahrain
• Downtown Rotana
• Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay
• Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention & Spa
• InterContinental Regency Bahrain
• The Art Hotel & Restort
• Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa