12 Great Places To Eat In Beirut, Lebanon

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1. Barbar

If you’re looking for late night and daytime food cravings, then, Barbar restaurant is the place to go. Opened as a humble bakery in 1982, the place and its thirty tables is nowadays famous for its manakish, its snack and offers a huge variety of sandwiches. Renowned as the classic late night snack spot (opened 24h), and also a popular family restaurant, Barbar is made of several small stalls including a juice shop, a bakery, etc.,… where you’ll be able to taste some of the best Lebanese foods ever: maajanat, sandwiches, as well as delicious lahambajin and the spicy steak sandwich, the small crab sandwiches and fresh hot falafel and much more!

Barbar - Hamra - Restaurant

Address: El Akhtal El Saghir, Bayrut, Lebanon

Facebook page: Barbar - Hamra - Restaurant

2. Laziz

Set right in the heart of Hamra district in Beirut, in Laziz, and here you’ll enjoy down-to-earth Lebanese cooking in a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere. Featuring a very large choice of food of both cold and hot dishes (including grilled meats and other great healthy and delicious specialities), this restaurant will also bring you a great experience inside the Hamra district, a chance to sit back, to relax with an enjoyable meal seating inside or outside looking at the life of the place. A great immersion into the Lebanese cuisine.

Laziz

Address: Hamra Square Center, Main Street, Hamra, Beirut

3. Mayrig Restaurant

If you’re looking for a great Armenian restaurant in Beirut, then Mayrig is the place to be. Located at the far end of Beirut’s Gemayzeh quarter, the restaurant feasts its guests with a vast range of various cuisines (from Armenian to Lebanese passing by Mediterranean). At a fair price, you’ll get there the best Armenian food of the city and also enjoy the very welcoming and warm atmosphere of the place along with the efficient and fast service.

Mayrig Restaurant

Address: Pasteur Street, Beirut, Lebanon

Website: Mayrig Restaurant

4. Abu Naim

Going to Abu Naim for dinner is a pleasant, fresh and delicious journey where you’ll discover a vast range of hot and cold typical mezzes, grilled meats in a warm Lebanese restaurant. From its kibbeh nayyeh (minced raw beef) and marinated lamb brains, here you’ll find plenty different dishes made from fresh ingredients, hand-picked by owner Abu Naim himself to please your tastebuds and fulfill your expectations.

Abu Naim

Address: Abdel Aziz St., Hamra, Facing Piccadilly Theatre, Beirut, Lebanon

Facebook page: Abu Naim

5. Enab Beirut

This purely Arabic restaurant serves incredible meals such as tabbouleh, fattouch, hommous, sojouk, r2a2at, 2asbe, batata harra, kafta, and offers the traditional flavors of Lebanon with modern home-style cooking. Here you’ll appreciate the Lebanese hospitality in a peaceful atmosphere.

Enab Beirut

Address: Armenia, Beirut, Lebanon

Facebook page: Enab Beirut

6. Al Halabi

This amazing restaurant might be serving some of the best Lebanese food in the Middle East. Here you’ll enjoy the oriental atmosphere, the clean and fully furnished space of the restaurant along with the high-quality food. Here’s definitely a different taste of Lebanon but still featuring the traditional dishes made with fresh ingredients on the go. If you’re looking for delicious and tasty food, here’s the place for you!

Al Halabi

Facebook page: Al Halabi

7. Al Soussi

One of the unmissable Lebanese breakfast/brunch places of Beirut! Hidden at the dead end in Mar Elias district since 1975, this amazing place serves some of the finest dishes the world has ever talked about… hummus, fatteh, kawarma, bad ghanam, chicken liver, etc. Here you’ll be blown away by the tasty smell of fried food, grilled meat and all the other delicious dishes prepared with passion by the Soussi family. Forget about everything you’ve heard about Oriental food and just let yourself go!

Al Soussi

Facebook page: Al Soussi

8. Aunty Salwa

This place, located in the Hamra district, features some of the tastiest vegetarian foods of Beirut for a really affordable price. Here you’ll enjoy the healthy food, the friendly atmosphere and the cosiness of the restaurant. Pleasing to both veggies and non-vegetarian travelers, Aunty Salwa has a great range of dishes and last but not the least, the staff here is one of the friendliest of the town and you’ll really enjoy being welcomed and served with a smile!

Aunty Salwa

Facebook page: Aunty Salwa

9. Boubouffe

The best sandwiches in ashrafieh, one of the very best shawarma in Beirut … well, Boubouffe has many advantages and a great reputation in the city. This Armenian restaurant, more than being delicious, has also a welcoming and polite staff working in a tastefully decorated setting. A place you must go, even just to enjoy its great atmosphere.

Boubouffe

Address: Charles Malek, Bayrut, Lebanon

Facebook page: Boubouffe

10. Lala Chicken

If you’re looking for a wonderful location to eat in, then Lala Chicken is for you. But don’t be fooled by the name, this place has an extensive choice of delicious seafood. Here, you’ll enjoy the quick, professional and friendly service while enjoying a high-standard meal in a great atmosphere.

Lala Chicken

Facebook page: Lala Chicken

11. Karam

Karam al Bahr is located in Zaitunay Bay, just two steps away from the beautiful Mediterranean sea and it is the perfect venue for lunch or dinner with a wonderful view. There, you’ll discover the restaurant’s wide range of fresh delicious fish and the other famous exquisite Lebanese dishes.

Karam

Facebook page: Karam

12. Rafic al Rashidi

If you’re looking for a surprising and tasteful restaurant experience, you should think about trying the Rafic al Rashidi where you’ll enjoy many different kinds of food, from the traditional Lebanese dishes to the delicious cheese atayif, a weird, new but memorable experience not to miss.

Rafic al Rashidi

Address: El Achrafiyeh, Beyrouth, Lebanon

Facebook page: Rafic al Rashidi

Experience Lebanese cuisine!

With these 12 restaurants in Beirut, you’ll experience and fall in love with the great, proficient Lebanese cuisine! A great insight into the culinary tradition of the country!