LUXURY DINING
Your gastronomic journey begins here – 11 of beirut’s best restaurants were chosen for their quality, amazing décor
and the fact that you’ll spend a pretty penny – prepare for a spectacular night out!
AL SULTAN BRAHIM
An upscale Lebanese fish restaurant, which has been operating for over 50 years.
In 2015, Al Sultan Brahim was recognized as the Best Restaurant in the Arab World by the League of Arab States for 2016.
Ambiance: Elegant | Type of cuisine: Seafood, Lebanese | Chefs: Downtown – Ahmad Zakaria, Jounieh – Mahmoud Hraybe
Rarest bottle of alcohol on the list: Segla, 2006 Margaux, Bordeaux
Off the menu dish that’s not to be missed: Sashimi selection and Scallops Tripolitaine
USD 60 per person | Downtown Beirut | Jounieh Seaside Road | al-sultanbrahim.com
“B” BY ELEFTERIADES
B is a refined restaurant with a live music band featuring international musicians.
Ambiance: Refined | Type of cuisine: Mediterranean menu | Chef: Jacob Vila (Spain)
Most expensive dish: The Imperial Paella (whole lobster, calamari, bouchot mussels with carnaroli rice)
Rarest bottle of alcohol on the list: Johnnie Walker – The John Walker
Off the menu dish that’s not to be missed: Overnight Braised Beef (slowly cooked for 18 hours, Rioplatense prime beef)
USD 80 per person for a four-course menu | Jal el Dib Sea Road – Aishti by the Sea | bbbeirut.com
AL DENTE RISTORANTE
In polished Bugatti décor adorned with precious wood, this sleek Italian outpost is a sampling of modern Italian cooking, jazzed up with a playful twist on ‘classical cuisine’.
Ambiance: Romantic | Type of cuisine: Fine dining Italian cuisine
Most expensive dish on the menu: Linguine con astice cotto nel suo sugo
Off the menu dish that’s not to be missed: Spaghetti aux Trois Tomates
USD 80 four course menu per person | Abdel Wahab El Inglzi Street, Achrafieh | albergobeirut.com
BURGUNDY BEIRUT
Burgundy is a restaurant offering gastronomic French cuisine with exceptional wines
Ambiance: Cosy | Type of cuisine: French gastronomic | Chef: Youssef Akiki
Most expensive dish: Tenderloin Wagyu Mb9+
Rarest bottle of alcohol on the list: La Romanée Conti
Off the menu dish that’s not to be missed: Black Truffle during the season
USD 120 per person for a four-course | 752 Gouraud Street, Saifi Village, Beirut | burgundybeirut.com
CENTRALE
One of the few restaurants in Beirut that combines three dining areas.
The menu changes twice a year, but some of the best sellers remain.
Ambiance: Warm and pleasant | Type of cuisine: French | Chef: Mickael Gantner
Most expensive dish on the menu: Grilled Sole
Rarest bottle of alcohol on the list: Glen Calder (blended whisky) 1949
USD 80 per person for a three-course menu | Mar Maroun Street, Saifi | centrale-beirut.com
LA PETITE MAISON BEIRUT
A French Mediterranean restaurant set in a casual chic atmosphere.
Ambiance: Dishes are prepared à la minute | Type of cuisine: Niçoise Mediterranean cuisine with Ligurian Italy influence
Most expensive dish on the menu: Sôle Poêlée aux Grains de Moutarde
Rarest bottle of alcohol on the list: Château Mouton Rothschild 1982
Off the menu dish that’s not to be missed: Contre-Fillet 1.2kg , Galettes de Pommes de Terre, Sauce Bordelaise
USD 70 per person for a four-course menu without alcohol | M1 Building, Minet El Hosn, Beirut | Facebook LPMbeirut
LIZA BEIRUT
Lebanese cuisine the way its founders, Liza and Ziad, love it: fresh, light and generous.
Ambiance: Chic, authentic and elegant | Type of cuisine: Lebanese | Chef: Johnnie Al Naddaf
Most expensive dish on the menu: Bottarga, savory thyme, olive oil
Rarest bottle of alcohol on the list: Château Angélus 2006 Saint-Emilion, Premier grand cru classé
Off the menu dish that’s not to be missed: Kharouf bi Khams Bharrat, Kebbe Sucre Sale
USD 50 per person for a four-course menu | Doumani Street, Trabaud, Achrafieh | lizabeirut.com
EM SHERIF RESTAURANT
A fine-dining restaurant that offers unique, authentic Oriental cuisine which brings back forgotten traditional flavors
Ambiance: Refined service and elegant decoration
Type of cuisine: Authentic Oriental cuisine
Rarest bottle of alcohol on the list: Petrus 1999, Pomerol
Lunch menu – USD 42 per person excluding beverages / Dinner menu – USD 65 per person excluding beverages | Victor Hugo Street – Achrafiyeh | emsherif.com
LA PARRILLA WINTER / SUMMER
La Parrilla is a fine-dining grill house serving top quality meat, amongst other grilled items and international dishes.
Ambiance: Relaxed | Type of cuisine: Fine-dining grill house
Most expensive dish on the menu: Colossal Côte de boeuf for two
Least expensive dish on the menu: Aubergines gratinées with parmesan
Rarest bottle of alcohol on the list: Petrus 1999, Pomerol
USD 85 per person for a four-course menu | Gemmayzeh | Warwick Palm Beach Hotel | la-parilla.com
RITAGE GARDEN BY MAROUN CHEDID
‘Door’ in Arabic, Ritage is the entrance to the colourful world of Maroun Chedid
Ambiance: A Lebanese-Mediterranean wonderland filled with flavor, passion and rigor.
Most expensive dish on the menu: Wagyu MB5 “Tajima” Cube Roll
Least expensive dish on the menu: Chickpeas in Two Textures; Smoked Bulgarian Cheese
Rarest bottle of alcohol on the list: Johnnie Walker Blue Label
USD 45 per person | Lebanon Street, Achrafieh | marounchedid.com
ROJO
Rojo is Culinary Entertainment at its best
Ambiance: The team of talented chefs lead by Chef Georges Mansour deliver a unique performance daily.
Most expensive dish on the menu: Dry-aged beef rack
Least expensive dish on the menu: Marinated Beetroot
Rarest bottle of alcohol on the list: Cognac, Hennessy XO or Remy Martin XO
USD 55 per person | Al Akhtal Al Saghir, Jnah | kempinski.com
