Beirut
There are loads of great restaurants in Beirut, but there's only one that commands the respect of every farmer, chef and foodie in the country – and that…
Must-see restaurants in Lebanon
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Beirut
Beirutis of Armenian descent tend to head to this elegant restaurant in Gemmayzeh if they want to celebrate a special occasion, and once you've eaten here…
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Beirut
Tucked away in true urban style under a hostel and in the shade of an overpass, this excellent semi-open space brings together locals and foreigners,…
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Beirut
It's an upbeat, social scene at this enjoyable cafe-bar-restaurant hybrid. The elegant garden and glitzy interior of this sizeable villa make it look like…
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Beirut
Epitomising Beiruti chic, Liza serves expertly prepared nouvelle Lebanese food in surroundings that have graced the pages of many international design…
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Beirut
Exceptionally welcoming service and a convivial atmosphere make this one of Hamra's best dining choices for traditional food. A range of tasty hummus dips…
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Beirut
Mezyan is a Hamra institution. This restaurant-bar has occupied a few locations over the years, serving small plates of Lebanese, Syrian and Armenian…
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Beirut
Beirutis have strong, often divisive opinions about where to find the best in class of any food group, so it means all the more that Sahyoun is widely…
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Beirut
Every suburb needs an Italian trattoria, and it would certainly be nice if all were as impressive as this one. Serving up plump bruschetta, handmade pasta…
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Beirut
Located in the Mar Mikhaël design district, this locavore restaurant is very much at the forefront of Beirut culinary trends. Innovative, modern creations…
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Beirut
One of Beirut's best manoushe (flatbread baked in a pizza oven) spots, conveniently located between Gemmayzeh and Mar Mikhaël. Cheese and zaatar (a…
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Beirut
On the boardwalk around the marina, a seat on the raised platform terrace here is a prime Beirut spot on a sunny day. Unlike some of the other places in…
L'Atelier du Miel Workshop & Cafe
Beirut
Walk up the stairs off bustling Armenia St and step back to old Beirut, to a warren of alleys and stairs, balconies and roof terraces. You’ll have to buy…
Beirut
'Conscious' eating has arrived in Beirut with this new breakfast and lunch spot in a light-filled leafy greenhouse set back from Monnot St. Gwyneth…
Beirut
The Cafe Sho concept is unique in Beirut. Build your own Asian-French fusion plate, selecting from carbs (noodles, rice or potato), protein on a skewer,…
Beirut
Authentic Mexican food and margaritas are slung by California transplant chef Justin and his jovial staff. Order the slow-cooked, juicy pork or beef tacos…
Beirut
Beirut is a croissant-loving town, and Cannelle's may be the best in class (especially the almond and zaatar, a thyme-centred savoury spice mix). The…
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Beirut
Few things embody the Lebanese culture like its food does. To sample homemade food, visit the weekly open-air market Souk El Tayeb ('the good market'),…
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Beirut
Almayass is one of a number of classy Armenian restaurants in Beirut. Since its founding in 1996, the restaurant has opened franchises throughout the…
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Beirut
Makan’s serene space, bursting with antiques, is a feast for the aesthete as much as it is for the gourmand. The mostly Asian menus rotate weekly, the art…
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Beirut
Finally this popular Souk El Tayeb farmer's market stall has a storefront! Famous for her country-style saj (grilled flatbread) with the freshest greens,…
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Beirut
Turkish-German style döner kebab may be one of the top five drunk munchies worldwide, and this fact is not lost on the good proprietors of KB Döner nor…
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Beirut
In the ultra-elegant part of Achrafiyeh, Bab Sharki offers a wide selection of Levantine dishes, including Iraqi, Armenian and Aleppian cuisine. Its…
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Beirut
You might find better shawarma, falafel or manoushe (cheese and herb-topped flatbread baked in a pizza oven) in Beirut, but the scene at Barbar makes your…
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Beirut
This sweet little fish restaurant on the Armenia strip has appropriately nautical blue-and-white check tables. There's a range of seafood mezze: delicious…
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Beirut
Beirut's love affair with all things Asian is elevated to new heights (and prices) with this new small plates fusion lounge-restaurant. Inventive…
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Beirut
Maryool is as if a traditional Lebanese mezze joint did a semester in Copenhagen and came back a little more chic. The ambience is all amber wood and grey…
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Beirut
Beirut is a city of special flatbread moments, and this is one of the best. The classic Armenian breakfast lahme baajin – spiced ground beef on thin dough…
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Beirut
On a quiet Mar Mikhaël corner, this sweet family-run spot offers cuisine true to this traditional Armenian area. There's a cute little plant-shaded…
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Beirut
Cheap and cheerful, Beit Halab is considered by Syrians to be among the best Syrian food in Beirut. Nibble traditional Levantine mezze to start and then…
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Beirut
Dar, or ‘home’ in Arabic, is cosily tucked away at the end of an alley in bustling Hamra. The peaceful restaurant and bookstore space spill out of a mid…
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Beirut
Old Beirut lives on through clever recreations such as this chic coffeehouse, which is designed to evoke the city's 'Paris of the East' past. The menu…
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Lebanon
One of the country's most famous restaurants, this classy place just off the highway on the border of Beit Mery and Brummana boasts extensive gardens, a…
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Beirut
Tucked away in the corner of a shopping plaza, this socially focused cafe and restaurant is quite a surprise to discover, with its buzzy garden atrium…
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Tripoli
Tripoli's best seafood is found here in an elegant dining room with views over the water. The very courteous and professional staff will guide you through…
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Lebanon
Popular with locals and tourists alike, this cafe on the square has an attractive outdoor terrace and is a great spot to linger over a light meal or…
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Beirut
Beirut's capital of sourdough, Tusk bakes a wide variety of breads, as well as seasonal cakes and pastries (including fun riffs on the croissant, like…
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Beirut
In the heart of the Badaro eating and drinking area, this appeals for its tables in the handsome covered streetside garden of a villa. The menu is…
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Beirut
Beirut is certifiably mad for burgers, and for our money, this is the city’s best. You don’t come here for ambience (it’s a tiny space with a few…
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Beirut
Oslo is a charming shop founded by a Lebanese confectioner who made it big in LA and returned to Beirut to shake up the ice-cream scene. The shop scoops…
