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Getting Ready For Eid Lunch? Check Out These 12 Amazing Options In Beirut

Eid is almost here, and if you’re looking for lunch options to celebrate the festive occasion, we’ve compiled a list of 12 wonderful spots in Beirut that can accommodate both small and large groups. Gather your family and enjoy a delicious Eid al-Fitr lunch at one of these spots. Booking ahead is highly recommended.

1. Beit Kanz, Sursock

A magnificent traditional home that boasts stunning decor and delicious food. Come for the vibes, stay for the fattet shish barak.

2. Lakkis Farm Restaurant, Kantari

Synonymous with delicious sfee7a, this spot is actually a fully serviced restaurant that specializes in all things meat. Enjoy Lebanese mezza and delicious meat pies in their spacious seating areas.

3. Feluka, Ras Beirut

Feeling like a seaside feast? Look no further than Sporting Club Beach’s Feluka restaurant. Delicious seafood, mezza, and platter that the kids will love are all on the menu.

4. Mayrig, Gemmayze

With beautiful stone walled interiors and an incredible menu to boot, it is no wonder that Mayrig is one of our favorite Beirut spots for an Armenian feast. For those of you who always wonder what you should order, here are 12 must try dishes!

5. Merchak, Downtown Beirut

Offering a gourmet dining experience in the city, Merchak mirrors the earthy blends of Lebanese mezza in their decor, with its color scheme of warm-toned orange, taupe, and beige. Stunning presentation and fresh food will make your Eid lunch a memorable one.

6. Persian Cup, Ain el Mreisseh

This small but mighty restaurant is one of the only places where you can get Persian food in Lebanon. Ideal for smaller gatherings, you can enjoy kebabs, saffron rice dishes, and other delicious Iranian stews at this gem.

7. Cafe Centreville, Downtown Beirut

With a menu that will satisfy kids and adults alike, this vintage-style spot is more laidback and geared towards larger groups. Don’t miss out on trying their shawarma.

8. Dar Beirut, Gemmayze

A spacious and well-lit space that is decorated as an homage to Lebanon in the 60s, this restaurant serves delicious Lebanese mezza and food that the family will love.

9. Loris, Gemmayze

A beautifully decorated sleek interior and a lovely terrace to boot, the service at Loris is always impeccable. Their hummus muhammara, kibbeh platters, and batata harra are a must-try, and we recommend wrapping up your visit with one of their exceptional cheese maamoul for some lingering sweetness.

10. La Tavola, Ain el Mreisseh

The beloved Salim Salam restaurant recently set up shop in Ain el Mreisseh, but they’ve kept their delicious and well-loved food! Located in a beautiful traditional house facing the sea, you can enjoy all your favorite Lebanese dishes along with desserts, shisha, and so much more.

11. Ritage Garden, Achrafieh

A beautiful garden and oasis in the middle of the city, Ritage is a great spot for a delicious Eid lunch around the fountain. Indulge in their unique menu and savor dishes that taste as good as they look.

12. Amaleen, Downtown Beirut

Taanayel’s iconic Amaleen restaurant has made its way west to the sleek streets of Downtown Beirut, bringing with them all the taste you enjoy in the same authentic delectable Lebanese food experience. All your favorite Lebanese delicacies can be found at Amaleen, from mezza to mashewe. It is bound to make for a memorable Eid lunch with the family!