Al Pesto Mansourieh: International Fast Food in a Wannabe Italian Restaurant
Italian | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
October 18, 2019
Italian
Al Pesto Mansourieh: International Fast Food in a Wannabe Italian Restaurant
Driving on Mansourieh highway all the way up to Beit Merry, it came to my attention that almost all restaurants are fast food places. Start by Abou Arab, Sandwich w Noss, Burger King, and Mc.…
October 18, 2019
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Metn
Italian
Esmer Chef: Fresh Street Food Pasta in Istanbul
Some of the blog’s readers recommended “Esmer Chef.” Pizza, pasta, salads, international cuisine and everything in between, the casual fast food has several branches of which one on…
September 17, 2019
| Restaurants
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Istanbul
Appetito Trattoria Gemmayze: Italian Spaghetti and Pizza I Enjoyed
Italian | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
June 06, 2019
Italian
Appetito Trattoria Gemmayze: Italian Spaghetti and Pizza I Enjoyed
Driving on the highway to Beirut you can’t but notice a blue house facing Beirut seaport. Located between The Gathering and Mayrig on Gemmayze Pasteur street, Appetito Trattoria has opened its…
June 06, 2019
| Pizza
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Rossini Caffe and Osteria Opens at The Phoenicia Beirut
Italian | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
May 15, 2019
Italian
Rossini Caffe and Osteria Opens at The Phoenicia Beirut
After decades of success, “Cafe Mondo” leaves its legacy to “Rossini Osteria and Caffe.” Upscale and renovated to cope with the century’s new decor trends, you will dine…
May 15, 2019
| Restaurants
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Beirut
Italian
Cibo Pizzeria: Italian Quick Food for Tourists in Malta
Walking the streets of Valletta on Sunday night, a pizzeria grabbed my attention. Cibo looks American and trendy while promising an Italian experience. As a first impression: service is very…
April 14, 2019
| Restaurants
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Malta
Italian
Margo’s: Pretentious and Overrated Italian Restaurant in Malta
With a 4.3/5 on google maps and a nice photo showing an open kitchen, there’s smoothing that brought me to Margo’s. An Italian restaurant in Valletta operating under an old stone arcade,…
Airports
Farinella: Exceptional Pasta and Pizza at the Airport in Rome
At Fiumicino airport, upon the first floor, an Italian restaurant serves a wide selection of local specialties. You don’t expect to have a real restaurant at the airport especially with…
Italian
La Vecchia Taranto: The Best Italian in Malta and Beyond
I felt this place! Traditional, authentic, small and feels like home. An Italian trattoria owned and managed by Italian people, Vecchia Taranto welcomes you for pizza and pasta. We arrived without…
April 13, 2019
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Malta
DIVVY: Very Good Food! I Enjoy it More Every Time
International Cuisine | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
March 28, 2019
International Cuisine
DIVVY: Very Good Food! I Enjoy it More Every Time
From the four corners of the globe, comes a diverse cuisine made to share. DIVVY’s of The Village Dbayeh opens for lunch and dinner, welcoming you in a relaxed and fresh ambiance. I love…
March 28, 2019
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Dbayeh
Pizza
Pizzeria Del Vico: Pizza and Pasta Delivery in Beirut
Other than spreading garlic everywhere, Pizza Del Vico is a good delivery option. The pizza though are garlic-free! Having dinner at friends in Achrafieh, we ordered pizza and pasta…
March 22, 2019
| Restaurants
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Achrafieh
Pizza Charbel Touma; Homemade With Love in Hasroun
Pizza | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
March 03, 2019
Pizza
Pizza Charbel Touma; Homemade With Love in Hasroun
Charbel used to have a container on Hasroun's main road and now moved to the first floor of an old house.
Imagine a pizza that's 50 centimeters in diameter. A pizza dough that's cooked on both…
March 03, 2019
| Popular
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North Lebanon
Spaghetteria La Perla; A Homey Italian Dinner in Copenhagen
Italian | Copenhagen Europe
February 24, 2019
Italian
Spaghetteria La Perla; A Homey Italian Dinner in Copenhagen
After yesterday’s bad experience at Scarpetta, I really needed some good Italian spaghetti cooked aldente. Google maps led me to this homey trattoria serving a handful of pasta dishes, risotto,…
February 24, 2019
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Copenhagen
Trattoria Fiat Copenhagen: Beautiful Decor, Nothing Else
Italian | Copenhagen Europe
February 24, 2019
Italian
Trattoria Fiat Copenhagen: Beautiful Decor, Nothing Else
It’s the name that catches your attention; you say to yourself, a trattoria like any other Italian restaurant until you walk in! A big restaurant, candles decorating all tables, two stories of…
February 24, 2019
| Restaurants
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Copenhagen
Breakfast & Coffee
Abou Daoud Bakery, Jdeideh: One of the Best Manakish Ever!
It's definitely the welcoming, the happiness and positive vibes... followed by a bite, one single bite and you will fall in love. Abou Daoud is a homey and traditional Lebanese bakery…
Tavolina Naccache: Delicious Spaghetti and Risotto, Unprofessional Service!
Italian | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
January 23, 2019
Italian
Tavolina Naccache: Delicious Spaghetti and Risotto, Unprofessional Service!
The famous Italian restaurant of Mar Mikhael has landed in Metn with a big location at Zero4. Special pizzas and Italian specialties served in a casual ambiance the Italian trattoria…
Gio Delicatesse: Sushi and Pizza in Bayada
Japanese & Sushi | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
January 21, 2019
Japanese & Sushi
Gio Delicatesse: Sushi and Pizza in Bayada
Gio is the delicatessen market of Rabieh, known by the region’s residents from the day “Black Pepper” used to occupy the space. Today, Gio has opened a restaurant on its closed…
Italian
Via Roma Italian Eatery, Naccache: The Special Pizza!
An oval shaped pizza prepared with such attention you will feel in every bite. A thin crust, crunchy on the bottom and fluffy at the same time. A thick border that crunches before melting under the…
Margherita Sin el Fil: Pizza, Nothing Else
Italian | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
January 20, 2019
Italian
Margherita Sin el Fil: Pizza, Nothing Else
I never thought that the Margherita of Sin el Fil would be so crowded; loaded with customers, I arrived at Margherita for lunch. The concept has lately been bought by a new group from Giovanni Di…
Pepenero: Excellent Tagliatelle and Outstanding Carbonara in Prague
Italian | Prague Czech Republic Europe
January 20, 2019
Italian
Pepenero: Excellent Tagliatelle and Outstanding Carbonara in Prague
I was waking in front of the restaurant, read on the menu that the carbonara doesn’t contain cream... I had to stop here for dinner! A restaurant oozing Italian vibes, a beautiful menu…
January 20, 2019
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Prague
American
New York City Pizzeria: Authentic and Handcrafted from the States to Jounieh
On the seaside road of Jounieh, there’s a new pizza place. Much more than a pizzeria, NYC pizzeria is the restaurant of Elie and his father who have come back from Houston to Lebanon, bringing…
Italian
My Top 10: Lebanon’s Best Pizza!
Pizza, who doesn’t love pizza? This Italian classic is the second most popular food in the world, after burgers. From Italy to France, the United States to the Middle East, pizzas come in…
Italian
Sapori e Vini: It’s About Positive Vibes and Delicious Food in Jbeil
When I walked in, I couldn’t but say “WOW”! The architect deserves an award and the decorator as well. It’s probably one of the few restaurants in Lebanon where you feel…
Italian
Napoletano: A Renowned Casual Italian in Paris. Come for the Pizza and Pasta
It’s called Napoletano, Chez Toni, an Italian restaurant located 18 Avenue Franklin Roosevelt. I’ve been here in 2012 and now back after six long years. I still remember to be unique, the…
December 21, 2018
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Paris
Le Petit Gris: 7 Years of Bistronomy in Beirut
French | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
November 29, 2018
French
Le Petit Gris: 7 Years of Bistronomy in Beirut
When I noticed that I last came here in 2015, it was time to visit again one of my favorite French Bistros in town. Guaranteed satisfaction for as long as I remember, Le Petit Gris is one of the few…
November 29, 2018
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Pizza
Mato Street Food Roma
An ethical gastronomic philosophy, which uses artisanal tools and typical ingredients respecting the history of one of the richest and most creative Italian gastronomic traditions. For a rich snack,…
November 04, 2018
| Restaurants
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Rome
PizzaPlease: A Lebanese Pizza, Carlos' Way in Jal el Dib
Pizza | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
November 04, 2018
Pizza
PizzaPlease: A Lebanese Pizza, Carlos' Way in Jal el Dib
Following Pizza Please on Social Media for some time now, I was excited to visit and taste the pizzas behind this active account. Located on Jal el Dib’s internal road, the red sign cannot be…
November 04, 2018
| Restaurants
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Metn
Via Roma: Recommended Homey Italian Cuisine by Chef Massimiliano
Bread & Bakeries | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
September 23, 2018
Bread & Bakeries
Via Roma: Recommended Homey Italian Cuisine by Chef Massimiliano
An Italian bakery and Italian restaurant has newly opened on the internal Naccach-Antelias road. A casual Italian eatery welcomes you for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as of eight-thirty until eleven…
News
Edible Glitter Makes its Way onto Pizza! Bling Bling
Edible glitter has been popping up on more and more food items — a natural extension of the childlike rainbow and unicorn trends that have overtaken social media... glitter, rainbows and…
June 23, 2018
| Spotted Stories
Italian
Nicoletta: Casual Italian with American Influences
Because I’ve been here for dinner and photos were dark, I decided to come back for another experience during lunch period when chefs are calmer and can cook for me without garlic and pasta…
March 31, 2018
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New York
Pizza
&pizza: Complete Chaos in New York!
I heard about & Pizza and was happy to try it out.
I came into a black & white long corridor: Easy ordering process; few pre-set pizzas and mainly build your own options with different…
March 31, 2018
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New York
Micelli’s: An Excellent Homey Pizza You Have to Try
Italian | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
February 18, 2018
Italian
Micelli’s: An Excellent Homey Pizza You Have to Try
The homemade pizza place or more of the family affair, Micelli’s is the story of a family who decided one day to open a restaurant. Micelli’s is where food feels like home, starters,…
American
Nicoletta Pizzeria: Big Portions, Good Italian Food in New York
Hearing good reviews about Nicoletta and craving an Italian Pizza all week, I went straight to 2nd and 10th where Nicoletta is located. Arriving in front of the red logo it felt familiar,…
American
Ma-Ma’s Pizza Parlor: A Pizza with Positive Vibes
With a 4.7 score on Google Maps, I couldn’t but give this place a try. A village pizzeria, more of an American diner with an open kitchen and a family working behind the bar. More than just a…
International Cuisine
Bar Tartine Achrafieh: I Had a Very Pleasant Lunch!
Home of the oval Pizza and fresh sandwiches, Bar Tartine - open in ABC Achrafieh - is my address every time I feel like enjoying a pleasant meal. With several glowing reviews already, Bar…
American
Doughlicious: Your Canadian Diner in Jounieh
Back to Doughlicious, the diner on Jounieh’s old souk road for a new experience. Second time already to discover the new additions to their varied menu.
What to expect on the new…
Pzza, Brgr, Deli: The Co. Family Serves Great Food!
Pizza | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
July 10, 2017
Pizza
Pzza, Brgr, Deli: The Co. Family Serves Great Food!
When I remember the last time I visited Pzza.Co, I realise how fast time passes... Two years have already passed! I love Pzza.Co, their food, flavors, concept and ideas. Pzza.Co is much more than…
July 10, 2017
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Beirut Central District
News
10 Favorite Spots: Where to Enjoy a Tasty Pizza in Lebanon
Pizza, who doesn’t love pizza? This Italian classic is the second most popular food in the world, after burgers. From Italy to France, the United States to the Middle East, pizzas come in…
American
Anthony's Diner: Ever Improving
I promised to visit again, so here I am popping by Anthony's Diner in Halat, where diner food is taken seriously. Anthony has invested his time and passion in this small diner facing the Halat…
June 17, 2017
| Restaurants
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Jbeil
American
Doughlicious: An American Diner with Italian Influences
In the heart of Jounieh's Old Souk a restaurant with an eye-catching sign has newly opened. The name is Doughlicious and and truly represents the dough they use - it's excellent. Under a stone…
Italian
Marta: A Complicated Italian in New York
Located at the entrance of The Redbury Hotel New York is Marta, an Italian restaurant with live grills and two pizza ovens. Due to its popularity, you need to reserve in advance. They say that…
Spotted Stories
6 things you'll be eating in 2017
Originally published on CNBC: It seems clothes and haircuts aren't the only things that go out of style. The year was filled with food trends that will start to simmer come 2017, including…
January 01, 2017
Montana Pizza in Ghazir: A Huge Disappointment!
Pizza | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East
December 13, 2016
Pizza
Montana Pizza in Ghazir: A Huge Disappointment!
Behind PAUL, on the road leading up to Kfarhbab, is a pizza place called Montana. I have been wanting to try this place for a while, but never had the chance, so when I happened to be in Ghazir I…
December 13, 2016
| Restaurants
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Keserwan
American
A Comparative Review: American Pizzas for Dinner: 4 Places, 1 Winner
The comparative review series is a set of reviews that I'll be publishing from now on, every time I have the chance. Whenever I want to enjoy food delivered to me with my friends and family, I'll be…
November 16, 2016
| Comparative Review
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Lebanon
Pizza
Don Baker: The 60 Centimeter Pizza!
Last week a new pizzeria opened in Metn that claims to have Lebanon's biggest Pizza, the 60 centimeter. Although I know off Charbel in Hasroun who serves a 70 centimeter pizza… In any case I…
Volare Restaurant Muscat: Good Pizza in a Strange Ambiance
Italian | Oman GCC Middle East
November 09, 2016
Italian
Volare Restaurant Muscat: Good Pizza in a Strange Ambiance
After trying Love at First Bite, I jumped next door to try Volare, another original concept by the same owner. It’s a pizzeria with a twist, a la "Cavalli Club” style. Of course on the…
November 09, 2016
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Oman
Spotted Stories
Tiny Cafe Serves The Tiniest Food for a Week
Isn't everything tiny considered cute... and mini foods are no exception.
For the next week, New York's Tiny Cafe, will be serving the smallest snacks. The menu includes bite-sized versions…
October 28, 2016
American
California Pizza Kitchen Dubai: Bad Food!
After discovering California Pizza Kitchen for the first time in California I wanted to check how the franchise in the Middle East compares to it. California Pizza Kitchen in Dubai boasts the same…
News
UberEats Now in Dubai
After proving success in 32 cities across the world, UberEats is now in Dubai. Orders can be placed either via the app or on ubereats.com.
Food deliveries will be available from 11am-11pm Sunday…
October 10, 2016
Pizza
Joe's Pizza: Santa Monica's Ocean Drive Pizzeria
Joe's Pizza is Santa Monica's Ocean Drive Pizzeria. It's more like a neighborhood pizzeria that stays open after 10pm.
In this small shop where walls are covered with white ceramic…
October 07, 2016
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California
Spotted Stories
Tasty Discovery: The Chupa Chups Candy Pizza
Here's my latest discovery spotted at Rome's airport: Chupa Chup's Candy Pizza. Filled with soft assorted jelly candy, this 24cm pizza is beautifully presented in an authentic style pizza…
September 15, 2016
| Tasty Discoveries