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Halal Companion does not independently verify the halal certification status of individual restaurants. Makkah and Madinah operate under Saudi Arabia's Islamic food regulations, and halal food is the widely established standard across both cities. Sourcing practices, particularly for imported meat or poultry, can vary by restaurant. We recommend speaking directly with a member of staff before ordering to confirm. InshaAllah, we aim to provide more detailed sourcing and certification information for each listing in a future update.
Halal Companion lists 6 Italian restaurants in Makkah near Masjid al-Haram, sorted by walking distance from the mosque. Casa Pasta at 204 metres is the closest Italian option, with Sbarro inside the Abraj Al-Bait Clock Tower complex at 245 metres, both within easy walking distance of the mosque gates.
Yes. Sbarro is inside the Abraj Al-Bait Clock Tower complex, within 250 metres of Masjid al-Haram. It is one of the two closest Italian restaurants to the mosque, alongside Casa Pasta at 204 metres, and serves pizza by the slice and pasta. It is a convenient option for pilgrims looking for a quick Italian meal close to the Haram.
Italian food near Masjid al-Haram is available at Sbarro inside the Clock Tower complex, where you can find pizza, pasta, and Italian-American fast food. Casa Pasta, the closest Italian option at 204 metres, is a pasta-focused restaurant open from 12pm to 3am.
Sbarro and Casa Pasta near Masjid al-Haram are both budget-friendly, with pizza slices and pasta dishes typically priced between 20 and 40 SAR. Ciao Italia, a sit-down Italian restaurant about 7 km from the mosque, is priced higher.
