Orla

The story of a successful restaurant may often begin with a simple idea. For ORLA, it all began as a joke between the three co-founders – Guven Basturk, Yussouf Kiamil, and Chef Bahadir Abul. “We teased about opening a restaurant, and it was an ‘Aha!’ moment in itself, realising we definitely should open a restaurant,” Basturk recalls. What started as lighthearted banter soon transformed into a venture that has elevated the Mediterranean and Aegean dining scene in Bahrain.

Gaining momentum from the get-go, ORLA, in a short span became one of the most talked-about restaurants on the island. The food, experience, and ambience has also earned them a spot among Bahrain’s Best Restaurants 2024.