Huqqabaz Mansour

Huqqabaz Mansour is a casual restaurant in the Mansour district of Baghdad, Iraq, serving a mixed menu of Italian and Asian dishes. Mansour is among the capital's more affluent western neighbourhoods, with fashionable cafes and international-style dining, and Huqqabaz belongs to that scene. The menu covers pasta, sushi and steak. Pasta dishes, with tomato, cream or pesto sauces, represent the Italian side, sushi rolls and similar items represent the Asian side, and steak, served with sides and sauce, offers a classic grill alternative. This range makes the restaurant a useful option for groups with varied tastes and for travellers seeking food outside the Iraqi grill tradition. Prices are in the mid range for Baghdad, with sushi and steak toward the upper end. The dining room character is modern and social. Young professionals, groups of friends and couples fill the tables, music plays in the background, the noise level is moderate to lively, and smart casual clothing is common though not required. As is typical in Iraq, the beverage programme focuses on soft drinks, fresh juices, mocktails, tea and coffee rather than wine. Reservations are recommended for evenings, particularly Thursday and Friday, as tables fill quickly; booking a day ahead is a reasonable precaution. Typical opening hours run from late morning until around midnight and should be confirmed locally. The restaurant has a very high rating relative to peers on local listings, though ratings for small venues can rest on few reviews. Mansour's compact streets make it easy to combine dinner with an evening walk, and visitors should allow extra time for traffic and checkpoints.