A Festive Morning Filled With Laughter & Lebanese Flavor
Vienna at Christmas feels like a movie set — crisp air, lights everywhere, and a spirit that lifts you the moment you walk outside. Day 2 starts exactly that way, except with a twist only Anthony can deliver: a burst of humor, repeated declarations that he’s “clear-minded,” and a live shawarma station that steals the show before the day even properly begins.
It’s festive season in Vienna, but the morning belongs to Elissar.
A Live Shawarma Show in the Heart of Vienna
Right from the start, Anthony heads straight to the live shawarma station, where veal slices spin slowly on the spit, filling the air with that unmistakable aroma. A fresh flatbread, a few quick moves, and Vienna suddenly feels like a Lebanese street corner — except wrapped in Christmas magic.
It’s not every day that a city like Vienna wakes up to shawarma this authentic.
Breakfast at Elissar: Manakish, Warm Bread & a Table Full of Joy
Breakfast continues inside Elissar Street Kitchen, where the morning atmosphere mixes Lebanese comfort with holiday warmth.
Freshly baked manakish, labneh, olives, festive breakfast platters — the kind of food that turns a simple morning into a gathering.
It’s the second day in a row that Anthony eats at Elissar, and the message is clear:
This place is becoming a second home.
The team is buzzing, the kitchen is alive, and everything served has that flavor of authenticity that Lebanese food carries so naturally.
A Day Built on Sharing, Gratitude & Good Food
One of the most beautiful parts of the morning is the sense of togetherness. Friends around the table, conversations flowing, sharing plates, passing bread, laughing loudly — the kind of meal that reminds you why Lebanese cuisine is built on generosity and connection.
Anthony captures it perfectly:
Food tastes better when you’re surrounded by people you love.
Christmas in Vienna: Exploring the Wiener Christkindlmarkt
After a long breakfast filled with flavor and warmth, the day shifts to the city.
It’s Christmas time in Vienna, and no visit is complete without walking through the Wiener Christkindlmarkt — one of Europe’s most iconic Christmas markets.
Anthony wanders between wooden stalls glowing with lights, hot drinks steaming in the cold air, ornaments shining, treats everywhere, and people enjoying the season in their own rhythms.
It’s a perfect contrast to the Lebanese breakfast earlier — two cultures in one day, both full of beauty.
Back to Elissar for More Street Food Moments
The night ends — where else — back at Elissar.
Another round of shawarma. More manakish. More bread, more dips, more flavors.
There’s even a tease of an upcoming dish involving sausage — a hint that the kitchen is experimenting, evolving, playing with ideas.
Every visit reveals something new, and it’s clear that Elissar isn’t just serving food… they’re building momentum.
Something Big Is Coming: Anthony & Elissar’s New Concept
Behind all these meals, laughs, and walks through Vienna, a bigger story is unfolding.
Anthony is here as a consultant, working closely with Elissar on a brand-new Lebanese street food concept launching before the end of the year.
Day 2’s breakfast wasn’t just a meal — it was a sneak peek into the flavors, energy, and identity that will shape what’s coming next.
Win Shawarma for a Year
To celebrate this new wave of excitement, Elissar is offering the chance to win shawarma for an entire year.
All you need to do is follow their Instagram account and join the fun:
https://www.instagram.com/elissarvienna/
Giveaway teaser:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRvKwHrjHcs/
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About Elissar Vienna
Elissar is a Lebanese restaurant and deli brand founded in Vienna in 2018. Known for its warm hospitality, generous flavors, and authentic Lebanese dishes, Elissar has grown into one of Vienna’s most recognizable Lebanese culinary destinations. With multiple branches and an expanding identity, Elissar continues to evolve — now developing a new Lebanese street food concept in collaboration with Anthony Rahayel.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elissarvienna/
Website: https://www.elissar.at/
