Food & restaurants in Beirut

Lebanese cuisine is a highlight for many visitors — mezze, seafood, Armenian-Lebanese tables and casual breakfast spots. Below are a few well-reviewed places travellers often look up on TripAdvisor, plus classic dishes to recognise on any menu.

Categories to explore

Lebanese breakfast and manakish; mezze; street food; bakeries; seafood; Armenian-Lebanese dishes; desserts and coffee; wine and arak where appropriate; vegetarian and vegan options; family dining. Ask about alcohol policies if that matters for your group.

Classic dishes

Look for hummus, moutabal, tabbouleh, fattoush, kibbeh, manakish, shawarma, falafel, kafta, warak enab, sayadieh, knefeh, maamoul and baklava. Spellings vary by transliteration.