Best Hummus & Mezze in Beirut

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One of the most beautiful restaurants in the world. Their take on mezze is light, creative, and serves as a bridge between tradition and modern fine dining. — Achrafieh

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8:30 PM; for a sophisticated and beautiful dinner.

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A vibrant restaurant that feels like a traditional Lebanese village house. The mezze selection is vast and includes excellent versions of harder-to-find rural dishes. — Mar Mikhael

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8:00 PM; for a lively and colorful dinner.

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A more accessible version of the ultra-exclusive Em Sherif restaurant. The mezze here is high-art, with exquisite presentation and the finest ingredients available in Lebanon. — Downtown

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2:00 PM; for a luxurious and grand mezze experience.

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The most famous street food brand in Lebanon. Their cheese manakish is legendary for its stretch and generous portion. — Hamra

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1:00 AM; it's a 24/7 institution.

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While famous for ice cream, they are surrounded by small neighborhood spots where a quick plate of hummus and a beer is the quintessential Achrafieh lunch. — Achrafieh

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11:00 AM.

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A Beirut institution where the welcome is as warm as the food. Their hummus is perfectly smooth and served in a setting that feels like a family dining room. — Gemmayzeh

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1:00 PM; for a classic Beiruti lunch.

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A classic Beiruti spot for a long, formal mezze lunch. Their service is impeccable and their hummus is a textbook example of the Beiruti style. — Achrafieh

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1:30 PM.

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Widely considered the best specialized hummus and ful shop in the city. Their 'Hummus Awarma' (topped with minced meat and pine nuts) is the stuff of legends. — Achrafieh

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10:00 AM; for a traditional breakfast mezze.

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A modern, upscale seafood and mezze restaurant with a stunning interior. Their Moutabal is uniquely presented and exceptionally creamy. — Zaitunay Bay

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8:00 PM.

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A trendy spot that blends traditional flavors with a modern, social atmosphere. Their mezze platters are designed for sharing among the neighborhood's young professional crowd. — Badaro

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7:00 PM.

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A cultural hub and restaurant that serves excellent traditional mezze. Their Moutabal is smoky and rich, and the vibe is perfect for students and intellectuals. — Hamra

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7:00 PM; for a social evening in the courtyard.

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A high-end institution known for its consistency and quality. Their Fattoush and Hummus are benchmark dishes for the city's business elite. — Downtown

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1:00 PM.

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Not a traditional furnace, but their Saj manakish made by village women at the market is the most authentic rural taste in the city. — Mar Mikhael

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Saturday morning.

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Specialized in Armenian-Lebanese mezze. Their 'Hummus with Sujuk' (spicy sausage) provides a unique and spicy twist on the classic dish. — Achrafieh

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7:30 PM.

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A massive, nostalgic cafe and restaurant with a large garden. It's the best place to spend an entire afternoon sampling small plates and playing backgammon. — Sodeco

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6:00 PM; for a long afternoon with an Arak.

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