And which Lebanese restaurants in Lisbon do we recommend the most? There aren’t that many at the moment, but the ones that do exist are great. So the best thing is to get to know… all of them.
On this list are those that promise to give you a taste of genuine Lebanese cuisine, made up of a thousand and one colors, surprising flavors and distant aromas.
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Taza
In Cais do Sodré is one of the most recent restaurants to serve traditional Lebanese food, more specifically street food, with its already famous sandwiches full of oriental flavors.
We’ve been there and tried two of its eight options: the Slow-cooked Shawarma (€13.5) and the Thyme to go (€8), both very appetizing and ready to satisfy hunger on a busy day.
Small, with a capacity for around 25 people (inside and outside on the terrace), Taza is a modern place that brings a little of the Middle East’s gastronomic heritage to Lisbon, which is well worth going to again and again.
Address: Rua Moeda 2A R/C Esq. (Cais do Sodré)
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday, 9am to 4pm; Fridays and Saturdays, 9am to 9pm
Menu: on Instagram
Citrón
Citrón is one of the newest Lebanese restaurants in Lisbon, and stands out for offering authentic Middle Eastern cuisine to the city center.
Our gastronomic experience there was incredible. We ate a bit of everything, from cold and hot mezzes to the most delicious house specialties.
At the Lebanese restaurant Citrón you’ll find a bit of everything, always with the concept of sharing, making it one of the most pleasant places to go with friends or family.
Address: Rua da Padaria 30 (Baixa)
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, from 12 noon to 10.30 p.m.
Reservations: by calling 96 579 01 96; or takeaway and delivery on the website
Sumaya
Príncipe Real also has a Lebanese corner, Sumaya , open at 40 Rua da Escola Politécnica.
This Lebanese eatery promises to give you a taste of that country’s true gastronomy, or else much of the (vast) menu would be inspired by the recipes of the grandmother of one of the owners, Lebanese Tarek Mabsout.
So, if you stop by, you’ll find the typical mezze, dishes to share, such as labneh (natural yogurt with olives and rosemary) or samke harra (sea bass with fries).
But there’s also the famous sikh lamhe, a sirloin kebab cut into grilled cubes, or sayedieh, rice with spices and oven-baked fish.
To drink, there’s no shortage of Lebanese wines (illustrious unknowns, which you must try) and even various Lebanese-inspired cocktails.
Address: Rua da Escola Politécnica 40 (Príncipe Real)
Sajna Lebanese
At Sanja you’ll find a menu with an explosion of Middle Eastern flavors , from Shoarmas Falavel, Labneh and Tabules.
All this and much more is an excuse to take a trip to the Anjos neighborhood to enjoy these wonders of Lebanese cuisine.
Address: Rua dos Anjos 55B (Anjos)
Mankooche
Cais do Sodré, which recently ranked second among the coolest neighborhoods in the world, has yet another excuse for you to go there: the Lebanese food restaurant Mankooche.
In this small, friendly space you’ll find some of the most popular delicacies, from Falafels to Tabbouleh and Shish Taouk.
Oh, and the drinks are delicious too !
Address: Travessa do Carvalho 27, Loja 14 (Cais do Sodré)