Restaurants & Cafés

This delivery based eatery, offers a never ending list of indulgence. From salads to platters, there is a dish to suit everyone from gut busting burgers to low fat sandwiches. Meat platters, pasta dishes and desserts are also available.

Take a break from shopping in the Beirut Souks at this dinky little corner café/bar that has a plum position next to the Intabli fountain. Their menu includes sandwiches and waffles, with new dishes every month.

It might not be the French bistro from New York, but there’s no denying that this brasserie earned itself a second visit. Pray for interesting conversations in the other seats, because you’re bound to hear them. The structure may be petite but the space is used cleverly. The sizzling main courses are eye catching; try the grilled haloumi cheese, delicious flavoured vegetable, followed by fresh meatloaf. Try the selection of pastries available for morning and afternoon bites. The waiting staff navigate the cramped quarters with cheer.

With bargain mezze expertly prepared, left-wing Hamra institution Barometre fuels patrons well for the dancing that is sure to kick off later in the evening. Possibly the most formidable glasses of arak in town, excellent moujaddara, and a legendary fattouch with pomegranate molasses.

Fresh, distinctive and affordable Italian food made with great panache by chef Roberto Bulian. The restaurant revolves around his open kitchen-top where he creates original artworks in coloured sauces to go with your desserts. Highly recommended.

Mirrors and paintings on the walls decorate this old eatery. Their specialties are grilled meats and pastas; order the linguini crevettes. The place is casual and so is its dress code. The decor is rustic and traditional and the background music played here is soft.Reservations recommended.

Café and terrace offering the ideal setting for an informal get-together and a selection of fragrant teas, aromatic coffees and delicious confectionary.

Operated by executive chef Bernard, this company can customize the menu for your event with a range of Lebanese and French appetizers, main meals and desserts.

Tucked into a corner of a side street behind wooden panelling, this tiny basic bistro has the air of having been there forever. The good sign is that there’s nearly always people in there, often ex-pats in the know playing cards and networking. A range of international dishes, including Caesar salad and panini.

Located in the Orient Queen Hotel, Blend is a newly opened restaurant that serves a delicious international menu and free WiFi. A perfect place for a weekend lunch or a business meeting, the classy Blend is just the place for relaxed get together. And if you aren't interested in a full lunch, visit the terrace that overlooks the sea and try any one of their appetizing snacks or decorative drinks.

Known for its live entertainment, Blue Note’s gastronomy is international, though nothing out of the ordinary. Stick to the steak platter, and the apple pie for dessert.

One of the stalwarts of the American diner in Lebanon, Bob’s offers a variety of comfort food including burgers, sandwiches and desserts. We recommend their Ranchero chicken sandwich and their mushroom and Swiss burger.

The city’s best shwarma? Plenty of people will tell you so, and a Boubouffe sandwich is worth a gastronomic pilgrimage for many. Their menu includes a range of Lebanese specialities, and their kitsch, cosy restaurant is an invitation to linger long and comfortably.