Restaurant reviews and home recipes from Beirut
Honest restaurant reviews and home recipes
Tested recipes, honest reviews of Beirut restaurants and fresh drinks for hot days, with a new post every Thursday.
Latest from the blog
Sunday spaghetti with slow-cooked beef ragù
October 22, 2026
A rich meat sauce that simmers while you get on with your day, and tastes even better tomorrow.
Summer fruit salad with orange blossom and mint
October 15, 2026
Ready in fifteen minutes and bright enough for any brunch table.
Review: Bistro Zaytoun in Mar Mikhael
October 8, 2026
Fresh pasta, warm service and twelve tables that fill up fast.
Review: Bottega Zenallo, handmade pasta in Achrafieh
October 1, 2026
A cosy Italian bottega with hand-rolled pasta and a tiramisu worth the wait.
Review: Julliano’s, wood-fired pizza in Batroun
September 24, 2026
Blistered crusts, a garden patio and a spicy sujuk pizza I keep thinking about.
Garlic-butter steak in a hot pan
September 17, 2026
Restaurant-quality steak with a sizzling garlic butter, at home.
Where I’ve been featured
Review videos worth watching
A summer fruit salad with orange blossom · Grilled carrots with labneh and curry leaves · A lemon and mint cooler for hot afternoons · Steak and fries, the bistro way
About me
Hello, I'm Lara Shamma, a food blogger from Beirut. I started writing in 2011 and haven't stopped eating since.
I visit restaurants, hotel kitchens and street-food corners across Lebanon to taste what they serve, then tell you what is worth your time and money. Alongside the reviews you will find the recipes I cook at home and the fresh juices and coolers I make for friends.
Every review is independent and every recipe is tested at least twice, so you can trust what you read here.
