Where We Are Going Today: Swiss Butter restaurant in Jeddah

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Updated 25 August 2023
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Where We Are Going Today: Swiss Butter restaurant in Jeddah

  • At Swiss Butter restaurant, simplicity meets satisfaction with their straightforward concept

Treat yourself to an exquisite culinary experience at Swiss Butter restaurant, where you can savor the utmost quality in beef filet, chicken breast, and salmon fillet dishes. What truly distinguishes this restaurant is their exceptional secret sauce, a carefully crafted recipe made up of butter and 33 herbs and spices that adds a unique and unparalleled flavor to every bite.

Conveniently located in Le Mall, Tahliya, Jeddah, Swiss Butter restaurant guarantees a dining experience that surpasses expectations, despite having a smaller menu variety. From the moment you step through the doors, you will experience a welcoming atmosphere that combines the cozy ambiance of a casual diner with the refined elegance of a bistro. The interior design showcases a fusion of exposed metal and wooden accents, creating a visually pleasing environment. The addition of greenery adds a refreshing touch, enhancing the overall atmosphere with a natural and vibrant feel.

At Swiss Butter restaurant, simplicity meets satisfaction with their straightforward concept. The beef filet, chicken and salmon are expertly prepared, ensuring that each dish is cooked to perfection and served in charming cast iron pots, along with a choice of baked potato or fries, mesclun salad, chili flakes, and the option of brown or white bread. Their loaded platters ensure a fulfilling dining experience.

Whether you are a meat lover or prefer seafood, Swiss Butter restaurant caters to all palates. The generous smothering of the secret green sauce elevates the flavors to new heights. Proudly developed in Lebanon and closely resembling the renowned entrecote sauce, it is a delightful addition that perfectly complements the beef, chicken or salmon. Dipping your fries into it creates a double pleasure of flavors and tantalizes the taste buds with its richness and complexity. In addition to this, the menu also features a selection of succulent burger options.

Though the dessert menu offers fewer options, their pain perdu and molten lava are irresistible. The pain perdu is topped with a luscious caramel sauce, while the molten lava boasts a decadent center filling and is drizzled with rich chocolate sauce, served alongside a scoop of ice cream. Each dessert offers its own unique and delicious experience that will leave you craving for more.

 


Where We Are Going Today: Agio in Riyadh

Updated 27 February 2026
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Where We Are Going Today: Agio in Riyadh

RIYADH: If you are looking for high-end Italian food in Riyadh with an ambience as great as the menu, Agio is the place to go. Tucked into The Canopy in central Riyadh in the Hittin neighborhood, Agio is a great location for those looking for Italian that is farther away from heavy traffic on the weekends.

The restaurant draws inspiration from the Amalfi Coast of Italy, with the flavors, colors and aroma of Capri making its way into the Agio experience. Agio describes itself as “the celebration of food of the Capri coast” as its menu blends traditional dishes with new flavors and innovative twists.

When entering, you can choose to either sit on the upstairs outdoor terrace or at the indoor tables downstairs. If you are going when the weather is pleasant, I would certainly recommend sitting upstairs, as the scenery, view and decor is unbeatable.

For the menu, I would opt for appetizers like the bresaola, which costs SR112 ($30) — it is a great starter for a classic Italian dinner as it blends flavors of Spanish beef with parmesan. If you are looking for a carb and creamy starter instead, Agio’s sformato di patate is a delicious option.

Priced at SR38, the appetizer brings together baked potatoes with a warm creamy cheese sauce. The menu offers other appetizers with many including soup, calamari and salad.

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Their baby calamari (SR132) and Flamengo tomato soup (SR45) are both worth trying if you are looking for more appetizers for the table.

Moving onto mains, the pasta and ravioli menus are excitingly diverse. With a vast array of options to choose from, I would order multiple options to share for the table as you do not want to limit yourself to one dish.

A favorite of mine would be the rigatoni piccanti (SR95), which blends creamy pink sauce with spicy aromas from the chili sauce. For truffle lovers, Agio offers both a ravioli and risotto option. Risotto al tartufo (SR275) is a classic creamy risotto shaved black truffle. For those who favor a good ravioli, the truffle & pecorino ravioli (SR115) is a creamier option due to the soft ricotta filling.

Agio offers a vast menu for mains which ranges from the pastas listed above to many more, as well pizza, meat, fish and chicken selections. The veal Milanese (SR210) and branzino di sofia (SR185) are great protein-based dishes to pair alongside your selected pastas and pizzas.

Be sure to save some space for dessert because Agio’s dessert menu truly brings a taste of Capri to the table.

If you are looking to dive into the zesty lemon flavors of the Amalfi Coast, I recommend either the torta della nonna (SR70) or the limoncello tiramisu (SR105). The torta della nonna is a nutty and lemony pastry dessert option, whereas the limoncello tiramisu is a soft mascarpone cream dish. For those looking to try more traditional dessert options, I would opt for the classic tiramisu.

While Agio is a delicious option for anyone looking to try a Capri-style restaurant in Riyadh, the restaurant is certainly on the higher-end price wise; but if you are willing to spend a little extra, Agio’s menu is worth the visit.