For a relaxed start to the morning, Bayt Sharq is hard to beat. A Qatari restaurant inside a century-old heritage house, Bayt Sharq has its own little museum and a sprawling courtyard with alcoves full of vintage tchotchkes, shady date palms, classic cars, and birdsong. But as delightful as the surroundings are, it’s the food that’s just as much a draw, and the generously sized breakfast trays come loaded with falafel, foul (bean stew), shakshouka, lamb liver, fresh breads and pastries, olive oil and zaatar, and sweet rehash halwa.

Experience outdoor dining the Old Doha way at this charming Qatari restaurant located near the National Museum of Qatar. Set in a restored, 100-year-old Al Khulaifi house, this eatery’s veranda and gardens are great spaces to enjoy an authentic Qatari meal surrounded by a glimpse of its heritage. Their dishes, such as their majboos and mutabbel, are generous in portion and flavour-packed, so it’s best to come hungry and with a big group.

Located inside a heritage home dating back to 1925, Bayt Sharq is a must visit for anyone looking to learn more about Qatari culture thanks to its authentic fare (and the small museum inside). On the breakfast front, the trays here are a great way to try a little bit of everything. The Bayt Sharq breakfast is Qatari, with balaleet, fatayer lahem and nakhi, while the maalem option is a taste of the wider region, with falafel, foul, hummus and labneh.

Another popular restaurant is Bayt Sharq offering typical Qatari cuisine inside a traditional house to provide a truly old-school experience. Accompanying the fan-favorite eatery is also a museum which displays items used by the family that previously lived in the same house. Breakfast here is highly recommended, so curious foodies can indulge in Qatari plates like: Pomegranate Salad, Nakhi which comes with tasty chickpeas, stews and Lamb Machboos.

There are few lovelier ways to start a day in Doha than over a Qatari breakfast at Bayt Sharq. Set around the palm-filled courtyard of a century-old house, the outdoor tables are delightful during the cooler months, while the cosy interior dining rooms are the perfect retreat from the summer heat. This is a great place to try local breakfast favourites like balaleet and foul, served with steaming pillowy breads fresh from the tandoor.

Located inside the Al Khulaifi Heritage House, Bayt Sharq is Qatari restaurant that is open all day from breakfast to dinner. You can order à la carte, but the set menus offer the chance to try all of the dishes. Choose between the traditional Qatari option with plates such as balaleet, machbous and more, and dishes from the wider region such as falafel, foul, and lebneh, cheese and zaatar fatayer.

Bayt Sharq, located within the Al Khulaifi heritage home, feels like a time capsule from an earlier era. In addition to the main dining area and private cabanas, the lovely courtyard is filled with flora and outdoor seats. Indulge in madrooba, harees, and machboos, as well as a mixed grill plate, if you visit this restaurant for lunch, supper, or an ambience-enhancing pot of Karak.

Tucked away in a restored 100-year-old home of a Qatari diplomat, this restaurant is set within a lush garden. There's also a small museum in the middle of this tranquil spot, which is conveniently located near the National Museum and frequented by the well-to-do. Visit in the morning for a breakfast feast of various breads, condiments, dips, eggs and traditional dishes with tea.

A Qatari restaurant situated inside a century-old heritage house that gives a sense of what life here used to be like, pre-petroleum dollars. The house contains a small museum featuring artefacts from the family that used to live here, and there’s a lovely shaded courtyard filled with greenery. While Bayt Sharq is open all day, it’s breakfast you want to come for.

Bayt Sharq, housed inside the Al Khulaifi heritage building, evokes memories of a bygone period (but with more air-con). The lovely courtyard has a main dining area and private cabanas. It is surrounded by lush vegetation and outdoor seating that will be ideal in the winter.

Built within an old Qatari family house, this spot is known for its delightful breakfast options. It exudes a vintage yet cozy ambiance with its expansive garden space and outdoor dining area. There's also a private majlis and a museum for visitors to experience.