・ Man'ouche・

Ever tried a Lebanese man’ouche? It’s our go-to breakfast—warm, crispy, and delicious. The classic version comes with zaatar (thyme), but you’ll also find it with cheese, meats, or even Nutella. We suggest trying a different one every morning.

For the real deal, start with a zaatar man’ouche from any local bakery (furn in Lebanese), or check out The Lebanese Bakery in Tabaris (Achrafieh).

・ Sandwiches・

A sandwich lover? Then shawarma is non-negotiable. It was voted the best sandwich in the world… just saying.

You’ve got two options: chicken or beef. The best spots? Boubouffe (Achrafieh) or Abou Joseph (Sin el Fil).

Want to eat like a true local? Ask for extra toum (garlic sauce), but fair warning—no kissing after.

Prefer something veggie? Falafel is your best bet. The best spot: Arax or Falafel Freiha, or Luis (once you're in Faraya).

・ Knéfé・

Ever had sweet cheese soaked in syrup? It sounds weird, but trust us, it’s life-changing.

If you ever need to bribe Elie, Knéfé is the way.

Lebanese people eat knéfé both for breakfast and dessert. But the million-dollar question remains: who does it best? Help settle the debate: Abeille d'or, Bohsali or Al baba ?

・ Mezzeh・

Going to a Lebanese restaurant? Here’s how it works: you don’t order a dish, you order the entire menu. Mezzeh is all about sharing small plates with Lebanese bread and tasting everything.

Where to go? It depends on your mood:

Abdel Wahab or Em Sherif or Diwan Beirut - Family-friendly, always a safe bet.

Mounir or L’Os - If you want a break from Beirut’s heat.

Falamanki - A classic shisha spot for endless hours of eating and chatting.

Sultan Ibrahim or Bab El Bahr or Babel Bay – For a seafood-focused feast.

Tawlet Ammiq - A must-visit in the Bekaa Valley (but check with us first—politics can get tricky).

Beit Kanz or Liza - Trendy and artsy vibes in the heart of Beirut.

Pierre and Friends - For those heading north: eat, swim, repeat.

Bored of Lebanese cuisine? You can try Armenian food at

Mayrig or Onno

We also have very good Italian food at

Mama jay, Margherita Mare or Tavolina, Toto, Mario e Mario

If you fancy Greek with a view, check out Grecco

And if you want light salads and sandwiches you should try

Bar Tartine

Of course we don't forget Burgers at The Witty Bun, Husk or The Bros

You can also enjoy a good dinner at Le Relais de l'Entrecote (yes yes, the one and only), Beihouse, Joulia, Beirut Cellar, Al Mandaloun... and many many more.

There are a lot of nice bars in Lebanon where you can have amazing drinks. It's simple, you can find most of the Lebanese youth of Beirut gathered around these 3 main areas,

Gemmayzeh/Pasteur

Arthaus, Jive, Café Standard, Cyrano, Mondays Off, Dead End Paradise, 16MM, House of Butlers, MiiYao...

Ashrafieh / Monot

Centrale, Albergo, Pacifico, Terrible Prince (make sure to try the burger), Le Zed, Miss Pepper 3...

Badaro

Kissproof, The Attic, Vega, Bodo...

Obviously, you can also find amazing bars in Jounieh, Byblos and Batroun!

The nightlife in Lebanon is well known, and parties in Beirut last till the sunrise.

Some of the amazing clubs we recommend:

Club Soda, AHM, or Soul Kitchen because we don't always want to be wearing heels (for Club Soda, ask around how to get on the list)

Capitole, Skybar, Spine or Iris for a fancy night out

MusicHall to experience a very much unique night, filled with all kinds of performances and entertainment.