Ice Cream & Gelato
Achrafieh’s World Famous Ice Cream; “Hanna Mitri”. Natural, Traditional & Delicious!
I truly doubt that all Lebanese people don't know or have not heard of Hanna Mitri. The one and only Hanna Mitri is known for his uniquely fresh ice cream, perfect Maamoul and arrogantly rude…
May 31, 2020
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Achrafieh
Kelly's Fish Lounge: Fresh and Tasty Seafood from Tripoli to the Heart of Achrafieh
Fish & Seafood | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
October 18, 2019
Fish & Seafood
Kelly's Fish Lounge: Fresh and Tasty Seafood from Tripoli to the Heart of Achrafieh
Kelly is where Fish is delivered daily from Tripoli to the heart of Achrafieh. Kelly is where the restaurant doesn't smell fish and where food is prepared with love and dedication. I visited Kelly's…
October 18, 2019
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Achrafieh
Chocolate
Lebanon's Famous Chocolate Cake is a Must Try! Found at Chili's in Achrafieh
I love it so much that I visit Chili's only to enjoy this dessert!
The signature dessert of choice: A dessert to try at least once in a lifetime: Chili's molten chocolate cake.
September 09, 2019
| Desserts & Sweets
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Achrafieh
American
Chili’s Beirut: Twenty Years of Good Food, Generous Portion and Non-Smoking Dining
Back! To my favorite diner in town and probably the last standing. One of Lebanon’s few franchises has celebrated 20 years of operations in Achrafieh... and when the brand worldwide isn’t…
September 08, 2019
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Achrafieh
Japanese & Sushi
Sushi Circle: My Second Visit
Back to Sushi Circle... after a not-too-pleasant experience exactly one year ago, I was back to check on the updates. Mabrouk for the new menu which has shrunk from 29 pages to 21 with a new more…
May 08, 2019
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Achrafieh
French Food
Chef Michael from Washington Cooks at Bergerac Beirut
Invited for a charity dinner prepared by chef Micheal Lee Rafidi who came all the way from Washington, Bergerac has been transformed tonight into a group gathering where everyone was happy and…
May 08, 2019
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Achrafieh
Hanson Doughnuts: Handcrafted American Breakfast in Achrafieh
Desserts & Sweets | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
April 20, 2019
Desserts & Sweets
Hanson Doughnuts: Handcrafted American Breakfast in Achrafieh
Big sized, beautifully decorated, fluffy and airy... there’s a place in Achrafieh that handcrafts Gourmet doughnuts created one at a time with four new flavors introduced every morning.…
April 20, 2019
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Achrafieh
Cantina Social: Casual Wine and Dine in Achrafieh
International Cuisine | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
April 13, 2019
International Cuisine
Cantina Social: Casual Wine and Dine in Achrafieh
Every time I pass by Sassine Square, I remind myself that I have to try Cantina Social. I heard good things about, an unconventional get together space where wine and food have another meaning.…
April 13, 2019
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Achrafieh
Restaurants
El Hajj Nasr: Beirut’s Iconic Sandwich Place Now Open on Sassine Square
El Hajj Nasr, the famous street food eatery of Achrafieh has expended’ now open on Sassine Square, the famous Hajj Nasr, the Lebanese street food destination of Beirut is now open all day long.…
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Boutata: Excellent, It’s Simply Excellent! The Fries and Potato Experts
Welcome to the kingdom of fries and potatoes. Yellow is the color; positivity is the mood. Boutata is the heaven of "Batata" prepared in different unconventional ways. Following the account on…
March 06, 2019
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Achrafieh
Dinner at Centrale Beirut: Good Food, Pleasant Ambiance, Nice View on the Roof
International Cuisine | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 03, 2019
International Cuisine
Dinner at Centrale Beirut: Good Food, Pleasant Ambiance, Nice View on the Roof
Centrale Restaurant-Bar, opened in August 2001 in an early 20th-century traditional house, after two years of renovation. The restaurant is located on the ground floor with an impressive wine…
March 03, 2019
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Achrafieh
Desserts & Sweets
Orsobianco Gelateria; Artisanal and Professional Ice Cream Made in Lebanon
Orsobianco, a local ice cream which started in a small kitchen in Bsalim back in 2007. Since 2009, they have been researching and traveling back and forth to Italy, France and the US in order to…
February 24, 2019
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Achrafieh
Don Eatery: Beirut’s Amazing Asian Street Food Destination
Asian & Chinese | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
December 25, 2018
Asian & Chinese
Don Eatery: Beirut’s Amazing Asian Street Food Destination
Donburi kitchen and sushi bar, “Don Eatery” by Mario Haddad Junior has been open in Restos St. Nicolas since the start of this restaurant cluster. At Don Eatery, you’ll have…
December 25, 2018
| Japanese & Sushi
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Achrafieh
Snack el Estez: Tasty Street Food and a Homey Burger
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
November 25, 2018
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Snack el Estez: Tasty Street Food and a Homey Burger
On social media there is “Snack el Estez”, in Achrafieh is where you can taste their food. A trendy “Lebanese Snack” occupies the corner of Zaatar w Zeit and Credit Bank in…
November 25, 2018
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Achrafieh
American
Chili’s Diner Beirut: I Love it Here! The Vibes, The Service and The Food
I’m a fan or is it the nostalgia, Chili’s makes me happy... open for as long as I remember, Chili’s is today the only American diner of the kind available in Lebanon after the…
November 24, 2018
| Grill & BBQ
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Achrafieh
Bistrot de Michel: French Simplicity in the Heart of Achrafieh
French Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
November 04, 2018
French Food
Bistrot de Michel: French Simplicity in the Heart of Achrafieh
How great it is to go back to the classics; Michel, a passionate restaurateur, has been operating his small bistro behind Rizk hospital in Achrafieh for several years now. Offering the same menu with…
November 04, 2018
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Achrafieh
Julia’s: Reopened in Beirut on Sursock Street
International Cuisine | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
September 30, 2018
International Cuisine
Julia’s: Reopened in Beirut on Sursock Street
Julia’s, the famous restaurant down on Monot street has moved to Sursock. Julia’s is where burger used to be phenomenal, where spaghetti had another meaning prepared with pepper and the…
September 30, 2018
| Restaurants
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Achrafieh
Sushi at The Bar: Experience SO’s Unprofessional Service
Japanese & Sushi | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
July 30, 2018
Japanese & Sushi
Sushi at The Bar: Experience SO’s Unprofessional Service
After enjoying a unique experience with Jimmy at the bar two years ago, I was back for sushi at SO this time with Roy handling the scene. Arrive at SO and expect to be greeted by no one. Enter the…
July 30, 2018
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Achrafieh
El Brimo Cafe; Now Open in Achrafieh
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
July 14, 2018
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
El Brimo Cafe; Now Open in Achrafieh
An old house transformed into a cafe, El Brimo is now open in Achrafieh. Tight, covered with metal and white fabrics, the old Lebanese house is not emphasized. For the food, I expected more life,…
July 14, 2018
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Achrafieh
News
Ritage: A Restaurant by Maroun Chedid
‘Door’ in Arabic, Ritage is the entrance to the colorful world of Maroun Chedid: A Mediterranean wonderland filled with flavor, passion, and rigor. From its whimsical atmos
July 13, 2018
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Achrafieh
Sushi Circle Achrafieh, Needs Something...
Japanese & Sushi | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
May 14, 2018
Japanese & Sushi
Sushi Circle Achrafieh, Needs Something...
Red and black placemats, a conveyor belt for grab and eat sushi plates, fresh vibes, music, and staff looking sharp and clean. Sushi circle has been open for some time now, and this is my second…
May 14, 2018
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Achrafieh
Oceanus: A Sushi Restaurant in Achrafieh
Japanese & Sushi | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
May 14, 2018
Japanese & Sushi
Oceanus: A Sushi Restaurant in Achrafieh
Oceanus, a seafood distributor that has a restaurant in the heart of Achrafieh next to Boubouffe and Sushi Circle. An old restaurant, paper placemats found at American diners, tight space with a…
May 14, 2018
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Achrafieh
Desserts & Sweets
Maamoul this Season: Les Delices de B.B
They are different on all fronts and probably one of the country's best: They don’t look like all the other Maamoul because of their simplicity, light color and non-existing white…
April 01, 2018
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Beirut
Pick a Poke: Lebanon’s Poke Experience Takes You on a Journey to Hawaii and Back
Japanese & Sushi | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
January 10, 2018
Japanese & Sushi
Pick a Poke: Lebanon’s Poke Experience Takes You on a Journey to Hawaii and Back
“Pick a Poke” and leave with a smile on your face! A new Hawaiian restaurant has newly opened in Beirut, and it comes with a wide selection of mixes inspired by this trendy American fresh…
January 10, 2018
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Achrafieh
Boubouffe: Nothing is Worth Coming Here For!
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
January 10, 2018
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Boubouffe: Nothing is Worth Coming Here For!
It’s one of those reviews where I don’t know where to start or how to start. Enter a vast space where an accustomed clientele comes for lunch every other day, just for the sake of…
January 10, 2018
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Achrafieh
Events
Association of Restaurants in Lebanon: Annual Dinner at Table D’Alfred
Invited by the Syndicate of restaurants, nightclubs and pastry shops in Lebanon to attend their annual dinner, we were awaited at La Table D’Alfred to celebrate Lebanon. Decoration, Christmas…
December 24, 2017
| French Food
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Achrafieh
Ice Cream & Gelato
Hanna Mitri... Much More Than Ice Cream, It's Happiness on a Biscuit
I highly doubt that any local doesn't know or has not heard of Hanna Mitri. The one and only Hanna Mitri known for his uniquely fresh ice cream, perfect Maamoul and arrogantly rude character.…
November 20, 2017
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Achrafieh
Dinner at Liza Beirut: Good Food in a Beautiful Setup
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
November 16, 2017
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Dinner at Liza Beirut: Good Food in a Beautiful Setup
In an old Lebanese house nestled in the heart of Achrafieh, delicious upmarket Lebanese food is served. It’s happening up the stairs, a celebration of Lebanese cuisine approached differently...…
November 16, 2017
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Achrafieh
Breakfast & Coffee
A Breakfast Paradise in Beirut
A dream of a place, a breakfast paradise, a bright and fresh corner with endless offerings - a small eatery in Achrafieh which puts me in a good mood every time I visit. I love it here...
September 03, 2017
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Achrafieh
American
Mr. Brown: Your Next Door Diner in Achrafieh
I felt good the minute I walked in... neat and clean and using the finest materials, Mr.Brown is a blend of industrial and contemporary design where wood and leather unite. I loved the wooden floor,…
Desserts & Sweets
Emotions: A New Pastry Shop Opens in Achrafieh with Mouthwatering Creations
I've heard good reviews about a new pastry shop in Beirut called Emotions so I thought why not try their cakes. With dozens of new bakeries and patisseries opening around town every month,…
News
Always Believe in What You Do: A Special Recognition to Anthony Rahayel from Live Achrafieh
Never doubt that your hard work will go unrecognized. Never doubt that your individual efforts, no matter how small or big, will make a change around you. Believe in yourself, believe in your mission…
June 28, 2016
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Al Falamanki: It's Where I Am Transported...
Breakfast & Coffee | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 20, 2016
Breakfast & Coffee
Al Falamanki: It's Where I Am Transported...
To the sounds of chirping birds and Fairuz musical tunes I arrived at Falamanki on this beautiful Saturday morning. More than a restaurant, this place has a certain charm to it not found anywhere…
March 20, 2016
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Achrafieh
The Beirut Cellar: Achrafieh’s Neighborhood Restaurant
French Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 19, 2016
French Food
The Beirut Cellar: Achrafieh’s Neighborhood Restaurant
An iconic restaurant down in Beirut has made it into history with a resume spanning 38 years.
March 19, 2016
| International Cuisine
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Achrafieh
Japanese & Sushi
SO Achrafieh: The Classy Sushi Delivery
I'm a fan of SO, I love it when Jimmy is behind the sushi bar, a restaurant I visit every now and then to enjoy fresh food in a casual ambiance we've been used to for the last decade or so. I didn't…
Italian Food
Albergo: Meeting Chef Erich
Tonight we dine, but it's not like any dinner or review. Tonight is special, a dinner organized by Flair magazine to choose the dish that will be published in their upcoming issue -The Rouge Issue..…
February 17, 2016
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Achrafieh
Sursock Museum Resto: A Different Approach to Dining
Breakfast & Coffee | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
December 27, 2015
Breakfast & Coffee
Sursock Museum Resto: A Different Approach to Dining
Imagine a castle, the famous Sursock museum, the splendid white facades of this historical mansion decorated with colorful glass windows set in the middle of a court where a restaurant, kind of an…
December 27, 2015
| French Food
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Achrafieh
Lina's: New Hot Meals, Now on the Menu
French Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
September 30, 2015
French Food
Lina's: New Hot Meals, Now on the Menu
Lina's ABC Achrafieh has moved to where Magnolia used to be. The big Magnolia is now Lina's, a new decor, a fresher look with a touch of finesse. I was here to check it out and look into their new…
September 30, 2015
| International Cuisine
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Achrafieh
Breakfast & Coffee
Mikhael Monot: Breakfast Since 1929
This legend has been open since 1929 on Monot Street, a place my parents used to tell me about. Georges Aoun, Mikhael's son welcomes you in his little piece of heaven.
July 26, 2015
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Achrafieh
Bab Sharki: When Fame Unduly Goes to Your Head
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
April 29, 2015
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Bab Sharki: When Fame Unduly Goes to Your Head
Bab Sharki is a restaurant down in Achrafieh. It is a small place that serves Lebanese-Syrian food. I tried it back in July of last year and enjoyed it. I placed it in my list of…
April 29, 2015
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Achrafieh
Spotted Stories
A Get Together Around a Glass of Single Malt
Recently, I was invited to attend a get together around a selection of single malts, a night were we would get to know the differences between one bottle and another and between regions.
April 17, 2015
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Les Delices de B.B: My Favorite Maamoul this Season
They are different on all fronts and maybe the best I've tried this season. They don’t look like all the other Maamoul I have tried this season... I was not too impressed by the way they…
April 05, 2015
| Tasty Discoveries
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Achrafieh
Fred: A Casual and Chic French Bistro
French Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
April 02, 2015
French Food
Fred: A Casual and Chic French Bistro
La Table D'Alfred, one of Lebanon's last remaining fine dining restaurants is now a more casual eatery and has been for sometime now. Fred, is the baby of Alfred, who makes sure to keep a close…
April 02, 2015
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Achrafieh
La Parrilla: You're Promised Amazement... I Expected Better
Argentinian Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 24, 2015
Argentinian Food
La Parrilla: You're Promised Amazement... I Expected Better
A wall covered with horns. A professional and classy table setup, a piano... I discovered La Parilla while taking some architecture photos for an international magazine and planned to come back for a…
March 24, 2015
| Grill & BBQ
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Achrafieh
Abdel Wahab: Good Food... And That's it
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
February 18, 2015
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Abdel Wahab: Good Food... And That's it
A Sunday, a busy Sunday, a full house, a restaurant loaded with people, I came for lunch with my family. Abdel Wahab is a restaurant that's often referred to as one of the best Lebanese eateries in…
February 18, 2015
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Achrafieh
News
Taillevent: L'Accord Mets et Vins
Maroun Chedid and Taillevent have the pleasure to announce their exciting new collaboration for the end of year 2014 and year 2015.
November 20, 2014
French Food
Have You Met Michel Yet?
AU Bistrot de Michel, a coup de coeur if I my say, has been one of my favorite French bistros in Beirut since it first opened. I've been there three times already, three times where Michel himself…
October 22, 2014
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Achrafieh
Breakfast & Coffee
Cinnzeo: Cinnamon Rolls Smelling Shisha
I have a question for you and please tell me if I am wrong? Is it acceptable to bring in an American concept and add Shisha to the menu...? Let me be more specific, do you see cinnamon rolls and…
Liza Beirut: A Guaranteed Sense of Amazement As You Walk In
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
July 27, 2014
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Liza Beirut: A Guaranteed Sense of Amazement As You Walk In
I was not sure what to expect... As I walked into Liza. Do they serve Lebanese food? Lebanese with a twist? Lebanese the way French people see it? I was not sure... Some people I know like it, others…
July 27, 2014
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Achrafieh
Cozmo ABC Achrafieh: Another Surprise from Boubess Group
International Cuisine | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
July 21, 2014
International Cuisine
Cozmo ABC Achrafieh: Another Surprise from Boubess Group
Wooden features, green leather, metallic structures, reflective ceramics, mirrors, graffiti... Welcome to a piece of architectural wonder... welcome to Cozmo ABC.
July 21, 2014
| Restaurants
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Achrafieh