Forchetta Italian Restaurant

Forchetta is a budget-friendly counter-and-buffet Italian spot in Sulaiyel Al-Jahra, the kind of place built for a quick, cheap, generous plate rather than a sit-down occasion. The menu runs fresh pasta and noodles, pizza, sandwiches and salads, with a hot pasta buffet at its heart; you can watch the cooks work the open counter, piling plates high. It's geared to a fast lunch or takeaway, and reviewers are notably enthusiastic about both the food and the portion sizes for the price. Open daily, noon to 11.