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Instead of the usual dining spots, head to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alqala_restaurant\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;ig_rid=ACtv4_UJ36hWdB4LgCOiM0B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Al-Qalaa Restaurant<\/strong><\/a><\/strong>, where you&#8217;ll eat inside a beautiful cave-like setting. <\/p>    <div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DZlN-FzKQeg\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 id=\"h-it-feels-like-you-ve-walked-into-a-cave\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>It Feels Like You&#8217;ve Walked Into a Cave<\/strong><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DZdMe-2Kbdv\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The moment you walk in, you&#8217;ll see why everyone&#8217;s talking about it. Stone walls, warm lights, and cozy corners make the whole place feel like a real cave. If you&#8217;re visiting with family, meeting friends, or planning a special dinner, the atmosphere does half the work. If the weather&#8217;s nice, grab a table on the terrace. You&#8217;ll be surrounded by a waterfall, a pond, and peaceful views that make it easy to sit back and stay a little longer.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 id=\"h-come-hungry\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Come Hungry<\/strong><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"272\" height=\"362\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8921\" style=\"width:405px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image.png 272w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-188x250.png 188w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 272px) 100vw, 272px\" \/><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The menu has a bit of everything, so you won&#8217;t have a hard time choosing. You&#8217;ll find breakfast, salads, appetizers, and plenty of main dishes. If you&#8217;re craving traditional flavors, order mandi, kabsa, freekeh, shakriyeh, kibbeh in yogurt, stuffed vine leaves, or mixed grills. Prefer something different? There are steaks, fajitas, pasta, shawarma, and pizza too.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 id=\"h-don-t-skip-the-stone-oven\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Don&#8217;t Skip the Stone Oven<\/strong><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZsJHX6pGuU\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One thing you should definitely try is anything that comes out of the restaurant&#8217;s stone oven. The pizzas and freshly baked items come out hot, crispy, and full of flavor.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 id=\"h-even-coffee-here-feels-different\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Even Coffee Here Feels Different<\/strong><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not in the mood for a full meal? No problem. Stop by for a coffee, tea, or a cold drink and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere. If you&#8217;re ending your visit with dessert, you&#8217;ll have plenty of choices, including crepes, pancakes, ice cream, fresh juices, and cocktails.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 id=\"h-why-you-ll-love-it\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why You&#8217;ll Love It<\/strong><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZvX2EhJjpQ\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Between the cave setting, the outdoor terrace, and the huge menu, it&#8217;s an easy pick for your next outing in Damascus.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Address:<\/strong> Damascus \u2013 Airport Road \u2013 Fifth Bridge \u2013 opposite Al Ard Al Saeeda, Damascus<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opening Hours:<\/strong> Daily from 9:00 AM to 1:00 AM<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For reservations and inquiries:<\/strong> 0934355530<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <div class=\"wp-block-thisis-thisis-more-like-this-block\">             <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/en\/8900\/4-seafood-restaurants-you-need-to-try-this-summer-in-damascus\/\" class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"4 Seafood Restaurants You Need to Try This Summer in Damascus\">                 <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block\">             <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__header\"                 style=\"background-color: #84459a;\">                 <h3>                     MORE LIKE THIS                <\/h3>             <\/div>             <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__content\"                 style=\"background-color: #84459a1a;\">                                     <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__image\">                         <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/\u0645\u0627\u0626\u062f\u0629-\u0637\u0639\u0627\u0645-\u062e\u0627\u0631\u062c\u064a\u0629-\u062a\u0636\u0645-\u0623\u0637\u0628\u0627\u0642\u0627-\u0645\u062a\u0646\u0648\u0639\u0629-\u0645\u0646-\u0627\u0644\u0645\u0623\u0643\u0648\u0644\u0627\u062a-\u0627\u0644\u0628\u062d\u0631\u064a\u0629-\u0645\u062b\u0644-\u0627\u0644\u0633\u0645\u0643-\u0627\u0644\u0645\u0634\u0648\u064a-250x250.png\" alt=\"4 Seafood Restaurants You Need to Try This Summer in Damascus\" \/>                     <\/div>                                                     <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__text\">                                                     <h2>4 Seafood Restaurants You Need to Try This Summer in Damascus<\/h2>                                                                             <p>Nothing says summer like a good seafood meal.\u00a0<\/p>                                             <\/div>                             <\/div>         <\/div>                 <\/a>     <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for a restaurant that&#8217;s a little different? 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