Restaurants

Variant type of Restaurants...

-----------------Italian restaurants-----------------

Pasta Commedia
*Recommended by lebanon2c.com
Spacious two-story restaurant boasts a live kitchen where you can watch the chefs prepare Italian classics. Sunday buffet , half price for kids. Ladies get their bill reduced by half on Tuesdays. The upstairs level is a Piano bar with a singing duo performing sightly. Closed Mondays.
Visa/MCard/Amex/Linc/Diners
Dinner for two -40
Broummana (04) 864.777/8/9

All fresh Pasta
Fresh pasta and vegetarian dishes just like you'd imagine mamma would make them. Small, casual and friendly place.
No credit cards
Lunch / dinner for two
Ras Beirut, Kalaa street
(01) 785 556, (01) 265 265

Avanti
Excellent value for pasta lovers. The food is excellent and the service unobtrusive. Place to linger over long lunches and forget your siesta. Friday / Saturday set menu
Mcard/Visa/Diners/Cashless/Linc
Hamra, Jeanne d'Arc street Mercure Berkeley Hotel
(01) 780111

Cavalino
Serves dishes just like real home cooked thing. Fresh pasta prepared on the spot. They've added a gastronomical menu. Live entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays nights.
All major credit cards accepted
Lunch / dinner for two
Zalka, Promenade Hotel
(01) 874 774

Dolce Vila
Very relaxed atmosphere. Piano player Thursdays to Saturday evenings.
Mcard/Visa/Diners//Linc/Amex
Lunch / dinner for two (wine inclusive)
Ashrafieh, Abdel Wahab
(01) 202201, (01) 202440/1

Il Giardino
Like an indoor garden that makes you feel as if you're in the great outdoors. Atmosphere is relaxed and there are lots of comfy chairs to make you feel right at home. Friday is karaoke night.
All major credit cards
Lunch / dinner for two -60
Beit Mery, Al Bustan Hotel
(04) 870 400

La Piazza
Lots of the decor has been brought over from Italy to give the place an authentic feel. Washing hanging from the windows adds to the village atmosphere. The entire, rather extensive menu is now served on the upper level as well. Antipasto du jour LL10,000; Pasta du Jour LL 11,500; and the main dish du jour LL19,000.
All major credit cards
Sodeco, Damscus Road
(01) 339 449, (01) 339 450

Madison
Tasteful piano bar that features live entertainment while you eat. Attentive service and truly delicious desserts. Happy hour 6pm-7prn. Valet parking.
All credit cards.
Lunch/dinner for two .
Zalka, La Cigale bldg.
(01) 893.441, (01) 893.443/5

Paparazzi Cafe
Italian restaurant where you can dine and dance on Saturdays. Karaoke night on Wednesdays. One-man show on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday nights. DJ Mix boy plays every night. Delivery service for lunch.
Mcard/Visa/Cashiess/Diners/Amex
Lunch/dinner for two
Kaslik facing Portemilio Hotel
(09) 918.904, (03) 681.595, (03) 960.757

Al Dente Ristorante
One of the Idarat group catering for business people and the elite. Check out whose dining with whom.
All major credit cards accepted
Lunch / dinner for two
Ashrafieh, Abdel Wahab
(01) 202 201, (01) 202 440/1

Pasta Di Casa
Small but popular Italian with green and white checked tablecloths and wonderfully friendly staff. The food is excellent - they do vegetarian as well as regular versions of classic favorites such as lasagna and canneloni. Delivery.
No credit cards.
Lunch/dinner for two -.
Clemenceau (01) 366.909, (03) 226.650

Romano 22
Typically romantic Italian with candles but also suitable for groups. Chariot buffet hors d'oeuvres. One man show nightly.
Mcard/Visa/Diners/Cashless/Linc Lunch/dinner for two .
Horsh Tabet, Camille Chamoun street, (01) 496.927 (01) 481.729
Ain El Mreisseh, Holiday Inn street (01) 365.222/3

Scoozi
As lively at lunch as during dinner, this quintessentially Italian restaurant has the added surprise of a sushi bar. For the adventurous seafood lover, the Scoozi maki is highly recommended. Free delivery service.
All credit cards. Lunch/dinner for two .
Verdun, near Russian Cultural Center
(01) 865.489, (01) 860.882

----------------French Restaurants----------------

Apicius
Seafood, Paella, and the bouillabaisse are delicious. Piano helps set a mood of opulence.
All credit cards excepted
Zalka, La Cigale Bldg.
(01) 200550/1

Au Premier
Relatively new restaurant in the Vendome Hotel. Elegantly split into five rooms in the style of a Paris apartment. It has a library, bar, winter garden, living room and dining room - all of which can be booked for private parties. Ask about their weekly specials.
All credit cards.
Ain El Mreisseh, Vendome Hotel
(01) 365141

Aux Quatre Saisons
Fondue cheese and meat. Old world romance in the evenings with a piano player. Business lunch per person .
All credit cards.
Jnah, Summerland Hotel
(01) 858000

Aux Vieux Quartier
Very, very up market restaurant that caters for the rich and famous. Great French cuisine and located in a lovely old house. Good, but it doesn't come cheap. Dinner for two .
Ashrafieh, Akawi Street
(01) 334588

Ballester
Lively and entertaining place where diners can munch on a meal to the delicious crooning of a dynamic singing duo.
All credit cards accepted.
Broummana, Printania Palace Hotel
(04) 862000

Chauron Le Toulosian
Reopened with new management but still has the same old nice mood. Dinner special: main course and dessert -
All credit cards.
Tabaris, Shehab Street
(01) 215238

Le Colonial
Pianist sets mood every night except Sunday for stylish dining on top of the world - well high enough to provide a view of the Mediterranean. Extravagant French menu and a relaxed pre - dinner drinking area.
All major Credit Cards accepted
Ain El Mreisseh, Sofitel Palm Beach Hotel
(01) 372000

L'Olympus
Fine French Cuisine : Specialities include the chicken roulade with mushrooms. Full dinner and open bar for one is LL50,000. Singer and Pianist every night.
Kaslik, Acroplos Hotel.
(09) 639739

L'Entrecote
*Recommended by lebanon2c.com
Any meal you like as long as it's steak and salad. Swift service and more French than French. The waiters not only dress a la Paris but even look like Frenchmen.
Asharfieh, Mar Lois Street
(01) 334048

Le Creperie
Delicious crepes, grills and seafood. A Lobster aquarium has been placed in the entrance.
MasterCard/Visa
Jounieh, Al Cheer
(09) 914888

La Gargote
Run by the owners of Le Gargotier further along the main road in Broumanna. This restaurant offers the same cosy and rustique style and ambiance as its counterpart.
Broumanna, Opposite the High School
(04)960096

La Palmeraie
Authentic French food that is nouvelle cuisine in style and look. Dessert lovers should ask for the souffl� au chocolat. Also good for business lunches. Waiters are attentive.
All Credit cards
Lunch/dinner for two
(01)200240

Le Trefle D'or
You'll know this better as Scalini, the lavish Italian restaurant. Like the name , the menu has become wholeheartedly French. The asparagus and mushroom feuillete is highly recommended as starter , followed by melt-on-you-tongue salmon thinly sliced and accompanied by lemon sauce.
All credit cards.
Lunch/dinner for two -60.
Ashrafieh, Sursock Street
(01) 327535

Le Brillat
Boasting three stars next to its name, Le Brillat is newly re-opened on the top floor of a classic Ashrafieh building. Set menu of immense variety. A piano player also adds to the mood of exclusivity.
MCard / Visa
Ashrafieh, Sursock Street
(01) 217208

Le Rabelais
Another great eatery that caters for the cr�me de la cr�me. Feuillete d'asperge among the many exquisite dishes. Exclusive, expensive and extravagantly decorated and a favorite to the well heeled, diplomats and businessmen. Closed on Sundays
All Credit cards.
Lunch/dinner for two .
Ashrafieh, Accaoui Street.
(01)330648

Relais de L'Entrecote
Steaks that melt in your mouth, with "secret" sauce that is to die for.
Mcard/Visa/Diners/Cashiess/Linc
Lunch/dinner for two
Ashrafieh, Abdul Wahab Street
(01) 332087

-----------------Chinese Restaurants----------------

China Moon
Set in subdued light with soft mood music, the first floor restaurant is appropriate for romantic trysts and business dinners without either set bothering the other. Smoked quails are the house specialty, while the Peking duck at LL69,000 easily pushes up the bill but it's worth it. Delivery. Business menu for two .
All credit cards. Lunch/dinner for two -.
Ashrafieh, Ghazallieb street (01) 202.536, (03) 208.815

Chang Cheng
Another new venue to test your chopstick skills.
Set menu - Mcard/Visa/Linc/Cashless Lunch/dinner for two -.
Badaro, near Badaro Inn (01) 383.757

Jardin de Chine
Interior is tastefully designed and the staff are attentive without being too omnipresent.
Menu . Small menu . Mcard/Amex
Jal El Dib (04) 404.633, (04) 414.665, (03) 700.633

Kona Kai
Original dishes prepared by Chinese chefs. Candlelight dinner with a set menu and live music on Fridays for . Saturday nights there's a Chinese buffet for . Ask for the businessman's lunch special.
All credit cards. Lunch/dinner for two .
Jnah, Marriott Hotel (01) 840.540

Little China
Tasty fast Chinese food that doesn't break the bank. Good selection of dishes and great desserts. Eat in or take out. Delivery service.
No credit cards.
Lunch/dinner cost for two .
Ashrafieh, 157 Monot street (01) 335.334 Abraj Center (01) 290.111

The Chinese Restaurant
The oldest Chinese in Beirut and also serving its fare throughout the city with a thriving takeaway.
Mcard/Visa Lunch/dinner for two .
Ramiet El Baida, Samia Haboub street (01) 801.404, (03) 815.988
Spinneys (04) 523.923/164

Panda
Peking Duck - the whole thing costs LL45,000 for two people - has made an appearance at this cozy little restaurant near the seafront, alongside set menus of six to seven courses costing from LL20,000 to LL35,000.
Raouche, Savoy Suites (01) 800.011

Rice and Spice
Good selection at reasonable prices. Simple decor and the staff are helpful. Duck dishes excellent as are most of the desserts.Delivery.
No credit cards Dinner for two -
Hamra, Madame Curie Street facing Bristol Hotel (01) 340.973

Tse Yang
Elegant restaurant with pricey but good food. Very, very Oriental ddcor to make diners feel they've traveled to another continent. Definitely no jeans and T-shirts. Chinese music.
Mcard/Visa Lunch/dinner for two up.
Ashrafieh, Sioufi (01) 215.999.

----------------American Restaurants----------------

Amicci
Casual place with good, no-nonsense food: pasta, pizza, hamburgers, sub paltters. If there is still room, try the dessert crepes. The bikfaya branch has a live band on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturday. Thursday is Karaoke night. Delivery.
Ashrafieh, Monot Street.
(01) 323067

Capital Grill
Very classy joint that makes diners feel right at home even though they're eating out. Frequented by diplomats, politicians and business men. Sophisticated live music.
All credit cards
Ashrafieh, Sofil Center.
(01) 215500

Down Town
Steak, salmon, sushi platter and a fabulous salad bar which can be visited again and again.
All credit cards
Zouk Mikael, Espace 2000
(09) 211272/4/6

J. Paul's
American saloon in Ashrafieh's eating land. Lively bar. Lunch menu and live music on thursdays. Sunday brunch . For kids .
All major credit cards accepted.
Ashrafieh, Monot Street
(01) 203555

Mr. Steak
All kinds of steak with a variety of sauces from all countries. Lunch in the exotic garden packed with birds. Also features an aquarium that is an integral part of the the interior design of the place.
Horsh Tabet, near Futuroscope
(03) 616169

----------------Theme Restaurants-----------------

Champions
Sports bar / restaurant where you can watch sports events on a big screen. Tuesday is men's night, get 2 free beers when you show your business cards. Thursday is Caribbean night with 2 free margaritas for the ladies and all you can eat chicken wings for LL8,000. American style brunch.
All major credit cards excepted
Jnah, Marriott Hotel.
(01) 840540

Chili's
American Tex-Mex restaurant that serves portions big enough for two. The baby back ribs and chicken tenders are much recommended for those who want to sink their teeth into something hot and hearty. The bar area has high tables and stools. which become rather difficult to stay on after a couple of their famous margaritas. Casual, warm, and lots of fun for family and friends.
All credit cards
Ashrafieh,, Independence Avenue
(01) 337171

Hard Rock Cafe
The world famous Hard Rock Cafe needs no introduction.
Lunch dinner for two -
Ain El Mreisseh - Bayview Hotel.
(01) 373023

Johnny Rockets
A slice of the glossy American dream in downtown. Shakes galore, red bar, stools, chrome, 1940's Coca Cola girls and outdoor seating. Juke box for those old favorites that'll have you swinging your body. Recently reduced their prices, with a burger, fries and Pepsi combo at LL8,000.
Riad El Solh.
(03) 643464

Sports Cafe
Individual screens on each table, giant screens and great food. A haven for any sports fan and a great place to chill.
All credit cards.
Tabaris, Bourj Al Ghazal
(01) 328500