Lebanese restaurants in Madrid have a very attractive double game. On the one hand, it is a similar gastronomy, with which we share the Mediterranean roots, but at the same time it is exciting for the oriental, which adds spices and less common ways of cooking from the other side of the Mediterranean.
The bases of Lebanese cuisine are oil, garlic, chickpeas, eggplant and yogurt, which are repeated in most of its dishes -and in those of its neighboring countries- but, like all Mediterranean cuisine, it is essentially very healthy, light and accessible to vegetarians and vegans.
Solidere Restaurant
Solidere is a Lebanese restaurant that had its stellar appearance in Master Chef, choosing some dishes of Lebanese gastronomy that the contestants had to cook. Besides being a great promoter of the country’s culture, in this restaurant they prepare an exquisite maklube Bil-Djaj, a dish based on chicken and eggplants, covered with almonds, pine nuts and rice. And for snacks, nothing better than mezze -the Lebanese version of tapas-, especially the red bell pepper cream or muhammara, and vine leaves stuffed with rice.
📍 Avenida Alfonso XIII, 39 (Chamartín) and Calle de la Libertad, 13 (Chueca).
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2. Fairuz Lebanese Restaurant
Fairuz is a Lebanese and halal restaurant -the only meat allowed by Islamic law- in Tetuán where between courses they offer belly dancing shows. In addition, you don’t just come here to eat, but also to have tea and, while you’re at it, one of the stars of their menu, the osmalieh, a dessert similar to cheesecake, but with a touch of pistachios.
📍 Calle de Rosa de Silva, 19 (Tetuán).
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3. Mune
Mune is the Lebanese name for the way fruits, vegetables and meats are preserved. Its owners came to Madrid from Beirut in 2020, leaving behind the instability of their country and honoring it with this restaurant that combines tradition with innovation. Its culinary approach is based on fresh and seasonal ingredients, presented in an updated way, without losing any of its Lebanese roots. The menu includes vegetarian and vegan options, as well as a brunchbrunch that is out of the norm, thanks to its labneh and hummus.
📍 Calle de Pelayo, 57 (Chueca) and Calle del Prado, 3 (Cortes).
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4. Du Liban
Du Liban is a Lebanese haute cuisine restaurant recommended by the Repsol Guide. With its pointed arches and sophisticated ambience, it is perfect for a dinner or a special occasion with your partner. Its menu includes a variety of Lebanese dishes, such as mezze, hot and cold, and fresh fish seasoned with Lebanese herbs and spices, as well as cocktails and shishas to end the evening.
📍 Calle de la Estafeta, Plaza de la Fuente, 2 (La Moraleja).
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5. Rasif
Rasif is a must if you want to try typical Lebanese street food. Its menu is full of different versions of what we know here as kebab because it is rolled in the same bread, although the name varies according to the filling. Therefore, in Rasif you can try the makanek with the typical Lebanese sausage or the shish taouk of marinated chicken and cabbage salad.
📍 Calle del Humilladero, 6 (La Latina).
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6. Shukran City Madrid
Shukran City is the Lebanese restaurant that is in one of the most iconic places in Madrid: Las Ventas. It is also known for being the favorite of Cocituber, the instagramer gastro that falls best.
Of course, they embroider the cold mezze , but their stews are the real stars of the menu. They embroider the chicken fatteh, chickpeas, almonds and pomegranate, and the knafeh or kunafa, a dessert of cheese, syrup and pistachios on top.
📍 Calle de Alcalá, 200 (Ventas)
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7. Aredna
Aredna means “our land” in Arabic. This is the concept behind Ahmad Ismail‘s sophisticated restaurant, which is based on a minimalist décor and a short menu: seven starters and seven main courses prepared with seasonal products. Here, the most traditional Lebanese flavors are achieved with local ingredients of excellent quality.
The gastronomic experience offered is healthy, timeless and with options for vegans. From the menu, the hummus with chistorra sausage and Basque piparra, the spiced meat baklava and the roasted eggplant with tahini and miso stand out.
📍 Calle de Barceló, 5 (Downtown)
Price: €€€€€
8. Antuanet
Antuanet offers a gastronomic journey to Lebanon in a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Although all the dishes of the house stand out for their quality and size, this restaurant is known for its variety of creams with pita bread, its shawarma, its kibbe (that fried minced meat snack that resembles our croquettes in appearance) and its baklava, the most acclaimed sweet of the Middle East.
📍 Augusto Figueroa, 21 (Chueca)
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