Where We Are Going Today: ‘Pronto’ traditional Italian dishes

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Updated 26 March 2024
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Where We Are Going Today: ‘Pronto’ traditional Italian dishes

  • With each taste, the crispy crab salad, tossed in a unique sauce and sprinkled with black sesame seeds, delivers satisfying crunch

Authentic Italian food is available at Pronto, a hidden gem tucked away on Sari Street. From the moment you step inside, the aroma of traditional Italian flavors fills the air, setting the stage for the culinary journey.

The menu at Pronto offers a mouthwatering selection of traditional Italian dishes, all of which are packed with authentic flavors that will take you right to Italy’s streets. The spaghetti, other pastas and sandwiches, featuring juicy chicken and beef options, are all delicious choices.

Pronto’s salads combine flavor and freshness for those looking for a lighter meal. With its colourful combination of ingredients including cherry tomatoes, pomegranate, and feta cheese, the quinoa beetroot salad is a light and nutritious option.

With each taste, the crispy crab salad, tossed in a unique sauce and sprinkled with black sesame seeds, delivers satisfying crunch. A beloved classic, caprese salad is a simple yet delectable dish that combines cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and baby rocca.

The sandwiches at Pronto are a true delight. Each sandwich is a work of art, with options for both meat lovers and vegetarians alike. The la pastrami boasts rich flavors of pastrami, mozzarella cheese, and crunchy garlic, while the vegetariana has eggplants, mushrooms, and pistachio sauce.

Other sandwiches that you simply must try include the flavor-packed capo dei capi with black angus bresaola and sundried tomato; chicken parmigiana featuring breaded chicken breast and pesto paste; and la boss with smoked bacon and burrata cheese.

To top off your meal, do not miss out dessert. Indulge in the Italian bread pudding, tiramisu, or mixed berries panna cotta — each bite is a symphony of sweet flavors that will leave you craving more.

The restaurant features a variety of seating options including chairs, tables, and cozy sofa settings. Residents are also drawn to dine at Pronto due to the combination of reasonable prices and generous portion sizes.

For updates and more details, check their Instagram @pronto.saa.

 

 


Where We Are Going Today: Lahori Village

Updated 17 February 2026
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Where We Are Going Today: Lahori Village

  • While it is not a hard-and-fast rule, I often happily find that the simpler a restaurant presents itself to customers, the better the food

RIYADH: Sometimes it seems like the gaudiness of a restaurant’s interior is inversely proportional to the quality of the food.

That is why when I am dragged along to an eatery where the staff are dressed in ill-fitting waistcoats, where oversized chandeliers dangle precariously above diners, where faded tablecloths clash with faux vintage wallpaper, my expectations of enjoying a quality meal plummet.

While it is not a hard-and-fast rule, I often happily find that the simpler a restaurant presents itself to customers, the better the food.

These are my favorite kinds of restaurants, the ones that let the food speak for itself.

Lahori Village in Riyadh’s King Fahd district fits comfortably into this second category.

Though clean and comfortable, it is an unfussy establishment with few frills that does one thing very well: serve hearty, authentic and delicious Pakistani cuisine.

The mutton karahi is swimming in flavor — soft delectable chunks of meat in a rich sauce with a ginger tang.

The freshly baked garlic naan has a perfect hint of crunch giving way to soft dough perfect for soaking up a sauce.

The special fish barbecue is another highlight, with expertly balanced spice and sweetness.

Not every dish is available every day, so if you are after something in particular make sure to check the menu ahead of time.

But that limitation does not seem to put off customers, the place has been bustling with activity every time I have visited.

The cool kheer was a fantastic way to close off the meal — a light, sweet offering that leaves little to be desired.

And in a city rife with eye-watering prices, Lahori Village is a welcome respite, with the bill unlikely to upset most diners.

It is an all-round honest offering to the punters of Riyadh and well worth a visit.