Lebanon » Dining in Beirut

 You can sample almost every type of cuisine available throughout the world in Lebanese restaurants. There are elegant restaurants or typical authentic Lebanese cuisine.

Good food at reasonable prices can be found at bistros or cafes while most of the major global fast food chains are well represented in Lebanon.

The Lebanese cuisine is a cuisine of the sun and a cuisine from the heart. Its colors reflect the 1001 sunny Lebanese landscapes, and its diversity evokes the abundant Lebanese generosity and hospitality.

In the shade of the olive tree and arbores, the scent of the orange and lemon trees will fulfill your senses and remind you of the sensuality of the Lebanese cuisine.

The Lebanese gastronomy is a rich mixture of various products and ingredients coming from the diverse Lebanese regions. Olive oil, herbs, spices, fresh fruits and vegetables are commonly used, as well as dairy products, cereals, fishes and meat.

The Mezze, an elaborate variety of thirty hot and cold dishes, had made the Lebanese cuisine renowned worldwide.

A typical Mezze may consist, of salads such as the Tabboule and Fattouch, together with the caviars: Hommos and Moutabal, and some patties such as the Sambousseks and finally the stuffed grape leaves.

The family cuisine offers also a range of dishes, such as the stews or Yakhnehs, which can be cooked in many forms depending on the ingredients used and are usually served with meat and rice vermicelli.