Nicolas Isnard, a Michelin-starred chef, runs House of Grill in Riyadh
The chef puts his French precision at the service of Saudi cuisine, with a proposal that adapts the technique to spices, textures and regional sensibilities.
Saudi Arabia is undergoing a remarkable culinary transformation, and Nicolas Isnard wanted to be an active part of that movement. Running House of Grill allows him to bring Michelin-star-worthy precision and contribute significantly to the country's ambitious gastronomic vision.
Isnard respects French technique as a foundation, but adapts it to the regional preferences, spices, textures, and sensibilities of Saudi Arabia. His aim is to build a cultural bridge where French craftsmanship merges with local identity.
Earning a Michelin star marked a turning point in his career, though international collaborations in Asia, the Middle East, and Europe were equally pivotal. Each culture broadened his culinary vision, creativity, technique, and respect for diverse gastronomic traditions. The opening of House of Grill in Riyadh therefore represents a milestone that redefines contemporary haute cuisine in the Gulf region.
Regarding luxury hotels in the Persian Gulf, Isnard observes a shift: from luxury as a concept to an experience based on emotion. Guests seek stories and authenticity, and gastronomy defines an establishment's identity and becomes one of the most vivid memories they take away.
At House of Grill, their goal is to capture that evolution in a distinctive, emotional, and lasting dining experience. The cuisine, they explain, defines the restaurant's identity through storytelling, authenticity, and memorable moments.
