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A round table seen from above covered with Middle Eastern dishes including a whole grilled fish, falafel, salads, dips and rice plattersPhoto: Beytna

Best Lebanese and Middle Eastern Restaurants in Madrid

By Justin Mota, Guidavera founder/Published /Updated /10 min read

Introduction

The Madrid Lebanese & Middle Eastern List We Send to Friends

Nunuka, tucked into Justicia on the quiet side of Chueca, is the only Georgian bistrot on this list listed in the Michelin Guide, built around khachapuri, the cheese-filled bread a grandmother once baked in Batumi. Eleven restaurants across Madrid earn a place here, cooking Lebanese, Levantine, Persian, Georgian, Jordanian and Turkish food, from a Repsol Solete mezze kitchen in Hortaleza to a fine-dining Lebanese room with sister locations from Beirut to Monaco.

The short answer

Key Picks at a Glance

In a hurry? These are the essential picks from our full ranking below.

  • Best Michelin-listed pick
    Nunuka - Bistrot Georgia

    Georgian cooking built around khachapuri, listed in the Michelin Guide.

  • Best Repsol-rated budget pick
    Rasif

    a Solete in the Guía Repsol, mezze-driven and vegetarian-friendly, 10 to 20 euros a head.

  • Best terrace
    Beytna

    a Solete in the Guía Repsol, with a terrace and free parking.

  • Best Lebanese fine-dining splurge
    Em Sherif

    the Madrid room of a Lebanese group with sister locations in Beirut, Kuwait, Damascus, London, Monaco, Doha and Oman.

  • Best cocktails alongside Georgian food
    Persimmon's

    an artisan cocktail bar built on chacha, Georgia's traditional distillate, plus a Supra brunch.

  • Best budget Turkish street food
    Kebah! Lab & Street Food

    kebab-led street food reworked into modern recipes, under 25 euros a head.

Before you order

A Guide to Lebanese & Middle Eastern in Madrid

What is mezze?

Mezze is a spread of small dishes served together at the start of a meal or as the meal itself, common across Lebanese, Levantine and wider Middle Eastern cooking. Hummus, mutabbal, tabbouleh and fattoush are typical mezze dishes, meant for sharing across the table rather than ordering one plate per person.

What is khachapuri?

Khachapuri is a Georgian cheese-filled bread, one of the country's best-known dishes and often the centrepiece of a Georgian menu. It comes in regional shapes, including boat-shaped versions finished with a raw egg yolk stirred in at the table.

What's the difference between hummus, mutabbal and muhammara?

Hummus is a chickpea purée blended with tahini. Mutabbal (also spelled moutabal or baba ghanoush in other traditions) is a smoky purée of roasted aubergine, usually with tahini and yogurt. Muhammara is a purée of roasted red peppers and walnuts, often sweetened with pomegranate molasses. All three are common cold starters across Lebanese and Levantine menus.

What is shawarma?

Shawarma is meat, traditionally lamb, chicken or beef, marinated and stacked on a vertical rotisserie, then shaved off and served in bread or on a plate. It's a Levantine street-food staple that shows up across nearly every restaurant on this list in one form or another.

How We Built This List

Years of Eating, Asking, and Going Back

We built this list by cross-checking the Lebanese, Levantine, Persian, Georgian and Turkish restaurants we've profiled in Madrid against what independent food sites and magazines actually name when they cover this cuisine, plus real signals like a Michelin Guide listing or a Repsol Solete. Some venues here are dedicated Lebanese kitchens, others fold in Jordanian, Georgian or Turkish cooking, or blend it with Spanish tapas, and we've tried to describe each one on its own terms rather than flattening them into a single category. Sources kept naming a handful of Madrid's best-known Lebanese rooms that don't have a Guidavera page yet, so those aren't included here. Where a venue's own menu or hours weren't published, we've said so rather than guessing.

More on how we rank: our methodology and quality standards.

The ranking

11 Best Lebanese & Middle Eastern in Madrid

Six pleated dumplings in a metal bowl with a small pot of white sauceNunuka - Bistrot Georgia
A boat-shaped baked cheese bread with an egg yolk in the centre on a white plate
Several small bowls and plates of dishes arranged on a wooden table seen from above
A dark bowl of rolled aubergine slices garnished with colourful toppings on a wooden table

1. Nunuka - Bistrot Georgia — A Michelin-listed Georgian bistrot built around khachapuri

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#175 of 1001·€€·Justicia·Georgian
Michelin Selected

Nunuka is named for a little Georgian girl raised on her grandmother's cooking, and the bistrot on Calle de la Libertad in Justicia, the quieter side of Chueca, is pitched as her own house in Madrid. The menu shares three generations' passion for Georgian food, khachapuri included, the cheese-filled bread that grandmother Nunu Bebo baked in her native Batumi. Georgian cooking is still a rare find in Madrid, and Nunuka is listed in the Michelin Guide, a selection rather than a star. It's closed Monday, dinner-only Tuesday to Friday, and open for lunch and dinner on weekends, with a menu PDF on the venue's own site. Expect to spend roughly 30 to 40 euros per person.

“Nunuka se esconde en Chueca, aunque su rica cocina del este de Europa es un secreto a voces”— El Español
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A round table seen from above covered with Middle Eastern dishes including a whole grilled fish, falafel, salads, dips and rice plattersBeytna
A close view of golden fried falafel balls on a dark serving dish
An oval dish of rice topped with meat and nuts held out in two hands
A square white plate of chopped parsley salad with tomato and a lemon wedge

2. Beytna — Levantine mezze and a preorder-only Jordanian Mansaf

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#270 of 1001·€€·Piovera·Middle Eastern
Repsol Solete

Beytna sits on Calle del Moscatelar in Hortaleza, and it holds a Solete in the Guía Repsol, the mark Repsol gives solid, honest everyday cooking. The kitchen serves Levantine Middle Eastern food: cold and hot mezze like hummus, mutabbal, tabbouleh, falafel, spinach fatayer and musakhan, plus a charcoal grill running to shish tawook, kebabs and lamb chops. A preorder-only section covers whole, half or quarter roasted lamb and the Jordanian Mansaf. There's a 42-euro tasting menu with cold and hot starters, a main course of your choice and a chef's dessert. There's a terrace, free parking, and a wheelchair-accessible entrance, restroom and seating.

Order thisMansaf
Menu56 dishes
  • Cold StartersHummus, Mutabbal y Tabbouleh
  • Hot StartersFalafel, Spinach Fatayer, Musakhan and Cheese rolls
  • Main course of your choice
  • Chef's dessertBread service included
  • Bread and aperitif serviceTraditional bread and crispy zaatar bread triangles served with homemade zaatar, labneh, extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), olives, and a small shot of lentil soup or lemon & mint juice
    €2.80
  • FatooshMixed salad with toasted pita bread and sumac
    €12.00
  • TabboulehFresh parsley salad with tomato, mint, onion, and bulgur
    €12.00
  • Halloumi saladGrilled halloumi cheese served with arugula, cherry tomatoes, walnuts, and black olives, dressed with balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil, finished with pomegranate molasses
    €13.00
  • HummusChickpea cream with tahini and extra virgin olive oil
    €10.00
  • Hummus ras asfourCreamy hummus topped with sautéed lamb tenderloin, pine nuts, and pomegranate molasses
    €16.00
  • MuhammaraRoasted red pepper cream with bulgur, walnuts, and pomegranate molasses
    €11.00
  • MutabbalSmoked eggplant cream with tahini
    €11.00
  • Pesto hummusCreamy chickpea hummus with homemade basil pesto and extra virgin olive oil
    €12.00
  • Hummus with shawarmaSautéed beef strips with pine nuts served over hummus
    €13.00
  • Truffle hummusHummus with black truffle
    €14.00
  • YalanjiGrape leaves stuffed with rice and vegetables, slowly cooked in olive oil
    €14.00
  • FalafelChickpea croquettes with onion and herbs
    €10.00
  • Batata HarraCrispy potato cubes sautéed with garlic, coriander, chili, and a touch of lemon
    €10.00
  • Cheese rollsCrispy rolls filled with a blend of three cheeses
    €10.00
  • Spinach fatayerTriangular pastries filled with spiced spinach
    €11.00
  • HalloumiFried / grilled halloumi cheese
    €13.00
  • KubbehBulgur croquettes filled with minced meat, onion, and pine nuts
    €14.00
  • Chicken musakhanCrispy rolls filled with chicken, onion, and toasted almonds, seasoned with sumac and olive oil
    €14.00
  • Arayes sujukGrilled pita bread stuffed with spiced minced meat and melted cheese
    €16.00
  • Grilled chickenBoneless chicken marinated in Beytna's signature spices, charcoal-grilled for a smoky finish and served with Beytna rice
    €20.00
  • Shish tawookCharcoal-grilled marinated chicken skewers with vegetables and garlic sauce
    €21.00
  • Classic kebabMinced meat skewers with onion and parsley, served with basmati rice and tahini sauce
    €22.00
  • Spicy cheese kebabMinced meat skewers with mildly spicy cheese
    €23.00
  • Pistachio kebabMinced meat skewers with pistachios
    €23.00
  • Grilled sea bassMarinated sea bass served with special tartar sauce
    €24.00
  • Lamb skewersGrilled lamb tenderloin served with basmati rice
    €25.00
  • Mixed GrillSelection of kebab, chicken, and lamb with basmati rice
    €26.00
  • Grilled lamb chopsServed with basmati rice
    €28.00
  • Okra TajineOkra cooked in homemade tomato sauce with garlic and coriander, sealed with pita bread
    €17.00
  • MoussakaRoasted eggplant with tomato, green pepper, and gratinated cheese
    €18.00
  • Shrimp fattehLayers of crispy bread with eggplant, topped with garlic tahini, sautéed shrimp, and pine nuts
    €24.00
  • Kofta with tahiniTraditional Levantine lamb and beef kofta baked in smooth tahini sauce with seasonal vegetables
    €24.00
  • Kofta bel saniehClassic Levantine baked lamb and beef kofta layered with potatoes, tomato, onion, and peppers in tomato sauce
    €24.00
  • Lamb neckSlow-cooked lamb neck served over aromatic basmati rice with nuts and yogurt-cucumber sauce
    €25.00
  • SajiehTraditional Jordanian stir-fry with lamb fillet, peppers, onions, and house spices
    €25.00
  • Lentil soupTraditional Jordanian recipe with cumin, sumac, fried bread, and garlic (seasonal)
    €8.00
  • Beytna riceBasmati rice with house spices
    €8.00
  • Kubbeh LabaniehTraditional wheat croquettes filled with meat, served in yogurt sauce and accompanied by Arabic rice with vermicelli
    €22.00
  • Jordanian MansafJordan's emblematic dish: lamb served with rice and dried yogurt (Jamid), topped with pine nuts and parsley
    €25.00
  • Beytna's lamb - Individual portionSlow-roasted young lamb (9-11 kg)
    €23.00
  • Roasted lamb shoulderIdeal for 2 pax
    €55.00
  • ¼ roasted lambIdeal for 4 pax
    €100.00
  • ½ roasted lambIdeal for 6-8 pax
    €190.00
  • Whole roasted lambIdeal for 10-12 pax
    €360.00
  • Assorted ice creamsSelection of three scoops of different flavors
    €7.00
  • Authentic lebanese ice creamTwo balls with flavors Halawa and Ashta
    €8.00
  • Beytna baklawaPuff pastry filled with pistachio, made fresh daily and soaked in orange blossom syrup
    €8.00
  • Um AliBaked puff pastry soaked in milk and sweet cream, with nuts, raisins, and coconut
    €8.00
  • Cheese katayefSweet crepes filled with cheese and orange blossom syrup
    €9.00
  • Walnut and cinnamon katayefSweet crepes filled with walnuts and cinnamon, with orange blossom syrup
    €9.00
  • KunafaFine pastry dessert with melted white cheese and orange blossom syrup
    €10.00
Grilled minced-meat skewers on a white plate drizzled with white sauce and garnished with radish and mintRestaurante Solidere
A falafel ball beside a creamy dip topped with pomegranate seeds on a white plate
A brass platter of assorted pastries and baklava surrounded by nuts and dried fruit
Wrapped flatbread sandwiches cut in halves next to fried potato cubes and pita triangles

3. Restaurante Solidere — Lebanese cooking and catering since 2013, Beirut-style

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#574 of 1001·€€·Ciudad Jardín·Lebanese

Solidere has run on Avenida de Alfonso XIII in Ciudad Jardín since 2013, and its own site says it has grown a catering business alongside the restaurant, serving embassies and large events. The kitchen cooks Lebanese food carrying what it calls the Mediterranean spirit of Beirut: tabbouleh and fattoush, baked fatayer, charcoal shish tauk and kefta, shawarma, and uzzi in pastry, finishing on knafeh. Spices are used lightly, chefs are native, per the venue, and the kitchen is open to the dining room. There's Lebanese wine on the list alongside gluten-free beer. It carries no Michelin or Guía Repsol distinction. It's closed Mondays, open Tuesday to Sunday, with Sunday service at lunch only.

“preparan un exquisito maklube Bil-Djaj, un plato a base de pollo y berenjenas”— Madrid Secreto
Order thisTabbouleh
Menu44 dishes
  • Hommos · حُمُّصChickpea purée with sesame sauce, a touch of lemon and dressed with extra virgin olive oil.
    €10.50
  • Muttabal · متبّلSmoked aubergine purée with creamy natural yogurt, a touch of sesame sauce and topped with pomegranate seeds.
    €11.50
  • Muhammara · مُّحمرةPurée of raw red peppers, walnuts, pomegranate juice with olive oil.
    €11.50
  • Labne · لبنهThe chef's natural yogurt cream with fresh mint, dressed with extra virgin olive oil.
    €10.50
  • Warak enaf · ورق عنبVine leaves stuffed with rice and fresh vegetables, with a touch of mint and olive oil.
    €11.50
  • Pan · خبز
    €2.00
  • Tabbule · تبّولةSalad of finely chopped parsley with tomato, spring onion and bulgur, dressed with lemon and extra virgin olive oil.
    €11.50
  • Fattush · فتّوشLettuce with tomato, peppers, lamb's lettuce, radishes, spring onion, fresh mint and crispy pita bread, dressed with olive oil, sumac and a touch of vinaigrette made with pomegranate juice, lemon and natural vinegar.
    €10.50
  • Tzaziki · لبن بالخيارSalad of yogurt and finely chopped cucumber with a touch of mint, garlic and lemon.
    €10.50
  • Sambusek bil-jibne · سمبوسك بالجبنةPuff pastry triangles filled with cheese and mint.
    €10.50
  • Sambusek bil-djaj · سمبوسك بالدجاجFried puff pastry triangles filled with chicken, carrot and a touch of ginger.
    €10.50
  • Fatayer bil-lahme · فطائر باللحمةBaked pastries, made with the chef's dough, filled with minced meat, sautéed onion and fresh tomato with a touch of cinnamon.
    €11.00
  • Fatayer bil-jibne · فطائر بالجبنةBaked pastries, made with the chef's dough, filled with a blend of two varieties of Arabic cheese with black seeds.
    €10.50
  • Fatayer bil-sabaneg · فطائر بالسبانخBaked pastries, made with the chef's dough, filled with spinach, sautéed onion and walnuts, with a touch of sumac.
    €10.50
  • Kibbe · كبةCroquettes made with a wheat semolina and meat dough, filled with minced meat, sautéed onion and pine nuts.
    €12.00
  • Falafel · فلافلVegetable croquettes made from chickpeas and vegetables, served with yogurt sauce and sesame sauce.
    €10.50
  • Hommos bil-lahme · حُمُّص باللحمةChickpea purée and sesame sauce topped with diced lamb and sautéed pine nuts.
    €14.00
  • Arayes · عرايسPita bread filled with minced meat and cheese, charcoal-grilled.
    €12.50
  • Batata harra · بطاطا حرّهSautéed potatoes with olive oil, garlic, fresh cilantro and a touch of lemon.
    €8.00
  • Lahem meshwi · لحم مشويCharcoal-grilled lamb sirloin skewers served with vegetables and roasted potato.
    €17.00
  • Shish tauk · شيش طاووقChicken skewers marinated in a natural tomato, oil and yogurt-based sauce, charcoal-grilled and served with vegetables and roasted potato.
    €16.00
  • Kefta meshwi · كفتة مشويMinced beef skewers, with a touch of parsley, charcoal-grilled and served with vegetables and roasted potato.
    €16.00
  • Mashwi mushakkal · مشوي مشكلSelection of three skewers: shish taouk, kefta and lahem meshwi, served with roasted vegetables.
    €22.00
  • Shawarma lahme · شاورما اللحمهMarinated and sautéed beef strips topped with tahini and parsley, served with sumac onion, pickle and tomato, over pita bread.
    €15.00
  • Faruj Meshwi · فروج مشويBoneless marinated chicken, charcoal-grilled and served with vegetables, roasted potatoes and a garlic-potato sauce.
    €16.00
  • Uzzi de cordero con hojaldre · اوزي لحمBaked puff pastry filled with rice, lamb, almonds and raisins, served with yogurt sauce and a touch of mint.
    €17.00
  • Uzzi de pescado con hojaldre · اوزي سمكBaked puff pastry filled with rice, hake and sautéed onion, served with tahini sauce and a touch of parsley.
    €17.00
  • Kefta bil-laban · كفتة باللبنMinced beef skewers, with a touch of parsley, charcoal-grilled, over a base of toasted bread and topped with yogurt sauce with mint and pine nuts.
    €17.00
  • Okra · باميهA tropical plant famous in the Middle East, sautéed with fresh tomato, onion and garlic sofrito with a touch of cilantro. (vegetable dish)
    €14.00
  • KEFTA BIL-TAHINE · كفته بالطحينهBeef meatballs, cooked and baked with sesame and yogurt sauce with pine nuts, served with basmati rice.
    €15.00
  • SHAWARMA DJAJ · شاورما دجاجMarinated and sautéed chicken strips topped with the chef's sauce, served with tomato, pickles and roasted peppers, over pita bread.
    €15.00
  • Kusa bil-jodar · كوسا بالخضارBaked courgette topped with bulgur, chopped roasted peppers and tomatoes, with a touch of pomegranate molasses and topped with sautéed onion. (Vegetarian dish).
    €14.00
  • Kusa mahshi · كوسا محشيLebanese courgette stuffed with rice and meat, topped with yogurt and mint.
    €16.00
  • Lahem bil-zafrán · لحم بالزعفرانBeef stew with sautéed onion, baked potatoes and saffron, slow-cooked for several hours in a clay pot and served with rice.
    €17.00
  • Maklube bil-djaj · مقلوبه دجاجLayers of basmati rice with a light touch of cinnamon, chicken, aubergines and topped with almonds and pine nuts. Served with yogurt and mint sauce.
    €16.00
  • Vegetable Moussaka · مسقعه خضار
    €14.00
  • WALNUT AND CINNAMON ATAYEF . قطايف جوزLebanese pancakes filled with walnuts and cinnamon, soaked in syrup and orange blossom water.
    €8.50
  • OTHMALIE WITH CHOCOLATE . عثمليه شوكوالتهLayers of filo (kataifi) dough baked with Nutella and hazelnuts.
    €8.50
  • HALAWET EL YIBEN . حالوه الجبنRolls of semolina dough and akawi cheese, filled with pastry cream and pistachio, served with syrup and orange blossom water.
    €9.50
  • KINAFE . كنافهLayers of filo (kataifi) dough, nabulsi cheese, ghee butter, slow-cooked, topped with pistachios and syrup.
    €9.50
  • ICE CREAM . بوظهScoop of pistachio and chocolate ice cream, with a touch of pistachio, syrup and rose water.
    €7.50
  • ASHTA BIL-FUSTOQ . قشطه بالفستقPastry cream with pistachios and raisins, with a touch of honey.
    €6.50
  • Baklava and basbusa · بقالوه وبسبوسةA perfect combination of authentic Arabic baklava and basbusa.
    €5.00
  • Cheese Atayef · قطايفLebanese pancakes filled with cheese and pistachio, soaked in syrup and orange blossom water.
    €8.50
A table seen from above with hummus, grilled meat, fries, salad, a wrap and flatbread in dark bowlsRasif
A dark bowl of creamy dip topped with pomegranate seeds beside fried kibbeh on a wooden board
A dark bowl of hummus topped with pieces of grilled chicken
A dark bowl of salad with tomato, lettuce, peppers and pieces of crispy flatbread

4. Rasif — Beirut street food and a Repsol Solete, from 10 euros a head

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#310 of 1001·€·Barrio de la Latina·Lebanese
Repsol Solete

Rasif takes its name from the Arabic word for 'pavement,' and its own site frames the place as Beirut brought to Madrid more or less whole, on Calle del Humilladero in Barrio de la Latina. It holds a Solete in the Guía Repsol, and the mezze-heavy menu runs to hummus at 4.50 euros, muhammara, labneh, kebbe, and sambousik pastries filled with meat or cheese at 2 euros each, plus Lebanese sausages like makanek and sujuk. That mezze range makes it a comfortable choice for vegetarians. It's open daily from 13:30 to 23:30, except Friday when it opens at 19:00, and a typical bill runs 10 to 20 euros per person, among the cheapest on this list.

“imprescindible si lo que quieres es probar la comida típica de las calles del Líbano”— Madrid Secreto
Order thisHummus
Menu36 dishes
  • FatushLettuce, tomato, spearmint, radishes, onion, cucumber, green pepper and fried Lebanese bread with extra virgin olive oil, sumac, and pomegranate molasses vinaigrette. This dish can be served gluten-free
    €5.50
  • ColeslawFinely shredded cabbage with mayonnaise
    €3.50
  • HummusChickpea purée with tahini, extra virgin olive oil. Served with Lebanese bread (contains gluten)
    €4.50
  • MuhammaraRoasted pepper and walnut purée with pomegranate molasses. Served with Lebanese bread (contains gluten)
    €5.50
  • LabnehCow's milk yogurt cream with fresh mint and extra virgin olive oil. Served with Lebanese bread (contains gluten)
    €4.50
  • Kebbe (each)
    €2.50
  • Sambousik Meat (each)Pastry parcels filled with minced meat and pine nuts
    €2.00
  • Sambousik Cheese (each)Pastry parcels filled with cheese
    €2.00
  • French Fries
    €3.50
  • MakanekSautéed Lebanese sausages with hummus, pickle and sliced tomato, served in Lebanese bread
    €9.00
  • SujukSautéed spicy minced meat, cheese, pickle, mayonnaise and sliced tomato, served on toasted baguette
    €9.50
  • Beef ShawarmaRoasted pepper and walnut purée with pomegranate molasses. Served with Lebanese bread (contains gluten)
    €9.50
  • Baby SquidCrispy baby squid with tartar sauce and lemon juice, served on toasted baguette
    €9.50
  • MoussakaaEggplant moussaka, muhammara, hummus and spearmint, served on toasted baguette
    €8.00
  • FalafelFalafel, tomato, radish, spearmint, parsley, pickled turnip and tahini sauce, served in Lebanese bread
    €8.00
  • French Fries (served in Lebanese bread)French fries, garlic sauce, coleslaw, pickle and ketchup, served in Lebanese bread
    €7.00
  • PortobelloMarinated portobello mushrooms, labneh, za'atar, sumac and spearmint, served on toasted baguette
    €9.00
  • Shish TaoukGrilled marinated chicken with garlic sauce and pickle, served in Lebanese bread
    €8.50
  • Shish Taouk SpecialGrilled marinated chicken with garlic sauce, pickle, ham, cheese, coleslaw, ketchup and fries, served in Lebanese bread
    €9.00
  • Chicken ShawarmaMarinated chicken with garlic sauce, pickle and lettuce, served in Lebanese bread
    €8.50
  • Lahm MeshweGrilled veal loin, grilled onion, hummus and pickle, served in Lebanese bread
    €9.00
  • KebabMinced meat mixed with vegetables and spices, pickle and hummus, served in Lebanese bread
    €9.00
  • KnefeCheese tart soaked in syrup with pistachios. This dish can be served without pistachio
    €5.00
  • Lazy CakeDark chocolate with cookie, topped with powdered sugar
    €4.00
  • SfoufLebanese turmeric cake
    €4.00
  • Menu (Sandwich + Fries or Fatush + Drink)
    €16.00
  • Coca Cola 500ml
    €3.00
  • Coca Cola Zero 500ml
    €3.00
  • Fanta Lemon 500 ml
    €3.00
  • Still Mineral Water 500 ml
    €2.00
  • Sparkling Mineral Water 330 ml
    €3.00
  • El Águila 1900 Lager Especial (draft)
    €3.50
  • Almaza Premium Lager
    €4.00
  • Rubia 70/18
    €4.00
  • Heineken
    €4.50
  • Amstel 0.0
    €4.00
A patterned plate with a spoonful of rice and nuts, a spoonful of chopped salad with pomegranate seeds and a stuffed vine leaf on a forkAl-Nassim
A patterned plate of creamy eggplant dip topped with pomegranate seeds, with a yoghurt bowl, grilled meat and a basket of flatbread
A patterned plate of hummus surrounded by grilled flatbread triangles, with falafel and salad and a basket of pita
Two hands holding a round dish of fried kibbeh in white sauce

5. Al-Nassim — One destination, two doors: a Lebanese restaurant plus a shisha lounge

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#580 of 1001·€€·Palacio·Lebanese

Al-Nassim runs as 'one destination, two doors' on Calle Isabel la Católica in the Palacio barrio: Lebanese food at No. 11, and a few steps on at No. 9, a lounge for cocktails and premium shisha, designed as one uninterrupted evening. The a la carte menu runs from hummus at 8.45 euros and mutabal to muhammara with walnuts and pomegranate, labne with za'atar, and rakayek, puff-pastry rolls filled with Lebanese-style cheese and served with honey. Hot starters add falafel, spicy patata harra and meat arayes, toasted pita stuffed with filling. It's open daily until late, 02:00 and 02:30 on Fridays and Saturdays, with vegetarian options on the menu and a setup built for groups.

Order thisHummus
Menu68 dishes
  • HummusThe famous chickpea purée with tahini.
    €8.45
  • MutabalRoasted aubergine purée with tahini.
    €9.45
  • MuhammaraRoasted red pepper purée with walnuts and pomegranate.
    €10.95
  • LabneHouse natural yoghurt cream with za'atar (thyme and sesame) and cucumber.
    €7.45
  • TabuleBulgur, parsley, tomato, onion and mint salad dressed with olive oil and lemon.
    €9.45
  • Fatuch SalataLettuce, crisp Lebanese pita, tomato, cucumber and radish salad with a touch of mint, dressed with olive oil and lemon.
    €8.45
  • Hummus with LambThe famous chickpea purée with tahini, strips of lamb and pine nuts.
    €10.95
  • FalafelCrisp chickpea “croquettes” with herbs and spices, with tarator sauce.
    €8.95
  • RakayekPuff-pastry rolls filled with Lebanese-style cheese, served with honey.
    €8.45
  • Patata Harra (spicy potatoes)Sautéed potatoes with coriander, garlic and a touch of heat.
    €7.45
  • Meat ArayesToasted pita filled with minced meat and cheese, served with hummus.
    €9.95
  • Cheese ArayesToasted pita filled with cheese and za'atar (thyme and sesame), served with labneh.
    €8.95
  • Warak ArishVine leaves rolled around a rice filling.
    €8.95
  • Lebanese PastriesAssorted pastries filled with minced meat, cheese and spinach. Choose any four.
    €8.45
  • KebbeBulgur-and-meat “croquettes” filled with minced meat, onion and pine nuts, with a touch of traditional Lebanese spices.
    €9.95
  • Pinchos Morunos (lamb skewers)Spiced lamb skewers served with basmati rice.
    €15.95
  • Shish TaukMarinated chicken skewers served with basmati rice.
    €12.95
  • KaftaTraditional Lebanese-style minced-meat skewers served with basmati rice.
    €13.95
  • Fit Al-NassimSpiced chicken fillets with basmati rice and salad or hummus.
    €11.95
  • Chicken AdlúnSlow-cooked chicken with basmati rice and sautéed vegetables.
    €11.95
  • Lamb AdlúnSlow-cooked lamb with basmati rice and sautéed vegetables.
    €13.95
  • Mixed SkewersLamb, chicken and kafta skewers served with basmati rice.
    €14.95
  • Mixed Skewers XLTwo chicken, two lamb and two kafta skewers, served with basmati rice and homemade fries.
    €26.95
  • Lamb ChopsGrilled spiced lamb chops with salad and homemade fries.
    €22.95
  • Beef ShawarmaMarinated beef strips with vegetables and tarator sauce wrapped in Lebanese bread, served with homemade fries or rice.
    €13.95
  • Chicken ShawarmaMarinated chicken with vegetables and garlic sauce wrapped in Lebanese bread, served with homemade fries or rice.
    €12.95
  • Kafta ShawarmaKafta (minced beef) with vegetables and tarator sauce wrapped in Lebanese bread, served with homemade fries or rice.
    €13.95
  • Shawarma FalafelFalafel and vegetables with tarator sauce wrapped in Lebanese bread, served with homemade fries.
    €10.95
  • Lamb MaklubeLayers of lightly spiced basmati rice, lamb, aubergine and nuts, served with Lebanese yoghurt sauce.
    €14.95
  • Chicken MaklubeLayers of lightly spiced basmati rice, chicken, aubergine and nuts, served with Lebanese yoghurt sauce.
    €12.95
  • Kebbe BlabanBulgur-and-meat “croquettes” filled with minced meat, onion and pine nuts, with traditional Lebanese spices, in yoghurt sauce.
    €13.95
  • Kafta in TahiniKafta meatballs (minced beef) with parsley and spices, cooked in tahini sauce and served with basmati rice.
    €14.95
  • Chicken PastillaPuff pastry filled with chicken and nuts, dusted with icing sugar and cinnamon.
    €14.95
  • Lamb CouscousLamb couscous with vegetables, raisins and caramelised onion, served with its broth.
    €15.95
  • Chicken CouscousChicken couscous with vegetables, raisins and caramelised onion, served with its broth.
    €13.95
  • Vegetarian CouscousCouscous with vegetables, raisins and caramelised onion, served with its broth.
    €12.95
  • Lamb TagineLamb slow-cooked in a tagine with prunes, apricot and almonds.
    €15.95
  • Chicken TagineChicken slow-cooked in a tagine with homemade fries, lemon and olives.
    €13.95
  • MukhallalAssorted Lebanese pickles.
    €4.95
  • Laban Bi-JiarFresh yoghurt cream with cucumber and a touch of mint.
    €5.95
  • Salata MalfufCabbage, carrot and sweetcorn salad dressed with Lebanese-style mayonnaise.
    €6.45
  • Homemade FriesHomemade fries, freshly cut.
    €4.95
  • Basmati RiceBasmati rice with vermicelli, raisins and almonds.
    €6.45
  • Pita BreadLebanese pita bread.
    €0.95
  • Extra SauceGarlic sauce Tarator Harissa Samurai Tahini sauce Al-Nassim secret sauce
    €1.45
  • MuhalabieCreamy milk pudding with rose water, topped with honey and pistachio.
    €5.95
  • AtayefLebanese pancakes filled with cream, topped with honey and pistachio.
    €7.95
  • BaklavaArabic pastry with honey and nuts.
    €1.95
  • KnafaA dessert of traditional akkawi cheese with a touch of jam.
    €8.95
  • Chocolate CoulantChocolate coulant with a scoop of ice cream of your choice.
    €7.45
  • RocherFrozen dessert with hazelnut sponge, mousse and a crunchy coating. Choose chocolate, white chocolate or pistachio. Served with a scoop of ice cream.
    €7.95
  • Ice CreamChoose two scoops: Pistachio Honey and pine nut Persimmon Date and orange blossom Yoghurt, lemon and basil
    €7.45
  • Marqués de Murrieta ReservaLayers of red fruit; fresh, elegant and subtle, with plenty of character.
    €69.95
  • Solar de Estraunza ReservaToasty notes and ripe fruit; a fleshy, easy-drinking wine.
    €32.95
  • Campillo CrianzaStrawberry, nuts, toast and oak; long, smooth finish.
    €28.95
  • Zinio Vendimia SeleccionadaToasted cocoa with ripe blackberry, coffee and cinnamon; sweet entry, long balanced finish.
    €21.95
  • Price by the glass (Rioja)Price per glass for the Rioja selection.
    €4.45
  • Pago de Capellanes CrianzaBalanced fruit and oak, with juicy black fruit.
    €74.95
  • Emilio Moro CrianzaRipe fruit, coffee and spice; rounded tannins with personality and length.
    €62.95
  • Valtravieso CrianzaIntense and deep, with redcurrant and strawberry; fine, well-integrated tannins.
    €44.95
  • Avan CrianzaRed fruit with black plum and floral notes; ripe and balanced.
    €32.95
  • La Mineral de Hibeu - Vino de AutorRed fruit; smooth and silky, with integrated tannins and a long finish.
    €39.95
  • Reserve Du Couvent - KsaraForest-floor aromas and vanilla, with soft tannins and good length.
    €49.95
  • Jose Galo Viñas ViejasFresh and light, with a bitter aftertaste. Subtle.
    €19.95
  • Antonio MonteroApple and citrus notes; powerful on the palate, elegant finish.
    €21.95
  • Arabic WineSemi-sweet and lightly sparkling, with apple and greengage fruit.
    €19.95
  • Barón de Ley RosadoRed fruit, floral and balsamic notes; dry, light and balanced.
    €26.95
  • Sangría AlnassimHouse sangria with fruit.
    €14.95
A grey platter of grilled kebabs with dips, pickles and tomatoesOnoe
Grilled meat skewers on a white plate with a spoonful of hummus and fresh tomatoes
A hand holding a bowl of hummus topped with dark cooked topping and nuts
A plate of two filled tacos with a small pot of white sauce on a tiled surface

6. Onoe — An Urban Lebanese Bistro in Goya blending in Spanish, Italian and Greek notes

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#294 of 1001·€€·Goya·Lebanese

Onoe styles itself an 'Urban Lebanese Bistro' on Calle de Hermosilla in Goya, the quieter, shopping-and-lunching stretch of Barrio de Salamanca. Despite a name that reads as Japanese, its own site ties the identity to Lebanese olive oil heritage and the legend of Noah's olive trees, presenting recipes as multi-generational family traditions, and the kitchen aims to bring Lebanese flavours together with Spanish, Italian and Greek ones. The menu runs from hummus with octopus at 24 euros and a roasted-eggplant mutabal to beef, chicken and duck shawarma tacos, and closes on dessert with knefeh and a tahini cheesecake. Mezze plates like muhamara, labne and vine leaves fill out the rest of the carta. It's open every day, 1pm to midnight, and expect to spend 26 to 50 euros per person.

Order thisHummus with Octopus
Menu43 dishes
  • Tabule
    €12.00
  • Fatush
    €8.00
  • Burrata Onoé
    €16.00
  • The Greek
    €10.00
  • Hummus
    €7.00
  • Hummus + Minced Meat
    €15.00
  • Hummus + Chorizo
    €15.00
  • Hummus + Sirloin
    €20.00
  • Hummus + Octopus
    €24.00
  • Mutabal
    €7.00
  • Muhamara
    €7.00
  • Labne
    €8.00
  • Beetroot Tzatziki
    €8.00
  • Lebanese Musaka'a
    €10.00
  • Vine Leaves
    €8.00
  • Musakhan Rolls
    €7.50
  • Batata Harra
    €9.00
  • Kibbe
    €6.00
  • Pumpkin Kibbe
    €6.00
  • Rakayek
    €5.00
  • Spinach Fatayer
    €5.00
  • Falafel
    €10.00
  • Makanek
    €10.00
  • French Fries
    €4.50
  • Lebanese Rice
    €9.50
  • Beef Shawarma Taco
    €11.00
  • Chicken Shawarma Taco
    €10.00
  • Duck Shawarma Taco
    €13.00
  • Shish Tauk
    €10.00
  • Lahm Meshwe
    €14.00
  • Kebab
    €10.00
  • Kebab Jeshjash
    €22.00
  • Kebab Sujuk
    €10.00
  • Mediterranean Salmon
    €12.00
  • Shish Momo
    €15.00
  • Traditional Grill Platter
    €30.00
  • Knefe
    €8.50
  • Tahini Cheesecake
    €8.00
  • Homemade Baklava
    €7.00
  • Baklava with Artisan Ice Cream
    €5.00
  • Artisan Ice Cream
    €6.00
  • Tahini and Honey Artisan Ice Cream
    €8.00
  • Muhalabiya
    €6.00
A round metal dish of golden shredded-pastry dessert with a nut in the centreEm Sherif

7. Em Sherif — A Lebanese fine-dining group's Madrid room, with sister sites from Beirut to Monaco

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#780 of 1001·€€·Jerónimos·Lebanese

Em Sherif is the Madrid room of a Lebanese fine-dining group with sister locations in Beirut, Kuwait, Damascus, London, Monaco, Doha and Oman, on Calle de Alcalá in central Madrid. It has no website of its own, just a link hub, so Instagram is the most current channel for hours or menu changes. It opened in January 2026 and serves the Lebanese repertoire through the seasons: hot and cold mezze like fattet batenjen and grilled octopus, bokjat jebneh from its own furn, kunafa, and a cocktail list inspired by Lebanon. It runs two sittings every day, 13:00 to 17:30 and 19:00 to 23:30, with cards, debit and contactless accepted and paid parking nearby. There's no Michelin or Guía Repsol distinction yet.

A trio of meatballs plated with dollops of saucePersimmon's
Sliced steak plated with a herb garnish
A club sandwich cut into triangles, stacked on a plate
A dusted coffee dessert in a small cup

8. Persimmon's — Artisan cocktails built on chacha, plus a Georgian Supra brunch

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#571 of 1001·€€·Salesas/Centro·Georgian

Persimmon's calls itself a new restaurant and artisan cocktail bar in the heart of Madrid, on Calle de Bárbara de Braganza in the Salesas quarter of Centro, built around Georgian influences as a meeting point over food and drink. The Supra Brunch, at 35 euros, runs through a spread of pkhali with mchadi, meat and mushroom blinis, badrijani nigvzit, kharcho croquettes, khachapuri and chakhokhbili, finishing on desserts like an apple tart, a Persimmon's tiramisu and a SHU Georgian profiterole, with coffee, tea, a soft drink, beer or wine included. The cocktail list is built on chacha, Georgia's traditional distillate. It's dog-friendly and set up for groups, open Tuesday to Sunday, late into the night, and closed Mondays. Expect to spend around 30 to 40 euros per person.

“en el madrileño barrio de Las Salesas, uno de los distritos gastronómicos más punteros de la ciudad”— Revista Hostelería
Order thisKhachapuri
Menu11 dishes
  • Assortment of Pkhali with Mchadi
  • Meat and mushroom blinis
  • Badrijani Nigvzit
  • Kharcho croquettes
  • Khachapuri
  • Chakhokhbili
  • Apple tart
  • Persimmon's tiramisu
  • SHU Georgian profiterole
  • Coffee/tea, soft drink or beer, wine (Amber, Natural Amber, Saperavi, Natural Saperavi)
  • Special cocktail: Bloody Mary or Persimmon's Spritz
    +€10.00
A grilled minced-meat skewer with pickled red onion and a green pepper on white sauce on a cobalt-blue glass plateBaba
Three small oval dishes of dips with olives and herbs on a marble table
A blue bowl of white yoghurt topped with sliced apricots

9. Baba — A Jordanian and Galician fusion breakfast and lunch room

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#725 of 1001·€€·Embajadores·Middle Eastern

Baba does a fusion of Jordanian and Galician cooking on Calle del Conde de Romanones, an homage to the founders' family roots in a modern, creative style, with an unmarked gate opening onto an interior courtyard. The breakfast menu, served until 13:00, runs to a za'atar toast, a mutabal toast with pomegranate, and a labneh toast with homemade jam, plus a sandwich pairing za'atar with San Simón, a Galician cheese, and a kofta shawarma pita. The Jordanian Breakfast plates scrambled eggs with ghee, labneh, hummus, tomato and cucumber. It runs breakfast and lunch Wednesday to Sunday, adds dinner on Thursday and Friday only, and closes Monday and Tuesday. No phone number is published anywhere, its own site included, so its website and Instagram are the way through.

Order thisZa'atar Toast
Menu32 dishes
  • Za'atar ToastSourdough bread with oil and za'atar, served with grated tomato.
    €5.00
  • Mutabal Toast with PomegranateRoasted aubergine cream with tahini, pomegranate and sprouts.
    €8.00
  • Scrambled Egg ToastSourdough bread with scrambled eggs, za'atar, labneh and chives.
    €8.00
  • Labneh Toast with Homemade JamSourdough bread with labneh, homemade jam and pistachio.
    €6.50
  • Za'atar Sandwich with San Simón CheeseSourdough sandwich with San Simón Galician tetilla cheese and za'atar.
    €8.00
  • Extra Fried Egg
    +€2.00
  • Kofta ShawarmaPita sandwich filled with kofta (lamb and beef), pickles, tomato, cucumber, fresh mint and tahini sauce.
    €12.00
  • Pickle ShawarmaPita sandwich filled with pickles and fresh mint, with hummus and tahini sauce.
    €9.00
  • Jordanian BreakfastJuicy scrambled eggs with ghee, labneh, hummus, tomato and cucumber, with pita bread.
    €14.00
  • Hummus Plate with EggsHummus base with two poached eggs, served with pita bread.
    €12.00
  • Turkish Eggs PlateGreek yogurt base flavored with herbs and citrus, two poached eggs and chili oil, served with pita bread.
    €12.00
  • French Toast with Seasonal FruitBrioche bread infused with orange blossom water and cardamom, Greek yogurt and seasonal fruit.
    €8.00
  • Yogurt with Fruit and TahiniGreek yogurt with tahini sauce, seasonal fruit and dates, with honey and pistachios.
    €6.00
  • Homemade Sponge CakeHomemade sponge cake (ask staff).
    €4.00
  • Extra Egg
    €2.00
  • Tomato and Cucumber SaladTomato, cucumber, red onion with sumac and fresh mint
    €12.00
  • Hummus with PicklesHummus plate with pickles
    €12.00
  • Hummus with MeatHummus plate with meat
    €16.00
  • Hummus with Smoked CodHummus plate with smoked cod, crispy kale, garlic chips, and paprika olive oil
    €17.00
  • Labneh with Wild AsparagusLabneh plate with wild asparagus and basil tahini sauce
    €15.00
  • Labneh with Cherry Tomatoes and Roasted GarlicLabneh plate with cherry tomatoes and roasted garlic, with fresh thyme
    €14.00
  • Labneh with Za'atar and Black Olives
    €10.00
  • MuhammaraMuhammara base with bimi and toasted walnuts
    €16.00
  • MutabalRoasted aubergine cream with diced aubergine, tahini, pomegranate, almonds and mint
    €15.00
  • Mussels in ArakPerfectly cooked Galician mussels with fennel sauce, arak and albariño
    €16.00
  • Galician Razor Clam with Pickled LemonGalician razor clams (artisanal catch) with parsley, coriander, garlic and pickled lemon sauce. Ask about availability.
    €22.00
  • Bamia with Roasted TomatoesSliced sautéed okra with roasted tomatoes, cardamom and coriander
    €15.00
  • Musakhan Chicken SkewerMusakhan chicken skewer marinated with sumac and Arabic spices, over sumac-poached onion
    €13.00
  • Kofta SkewerLamb and beef kofta skewer with mint, almonds and spices, over tahini with pickles
    €13.00
  • Side: Rice with Noodles and Almonds
    +€6.00
  • Stuffed DatesDates stuffed with pistachio, coated in 70% Ecuador chocolate, olive oil and flaky salt
    €7.00
  • Baklava CheesecakeBaklava cheesecake with a filo pastry base filled with pistachios
    €8.00
A blue patterned plate of saffron rice and a stew with side bowls of yoghurt and salads on a wooden tableBanibanoo
A large dish of yellow saffron rice with dried fruit and nuts
A table with a spread of rice dishes, salads, dips and a dark red beetroot dip in patterned bowls

10. Banibanoo — A daytime Persian dining room in Barrio de Salamanca

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#824 of 1001·€€·Salamanca·Persian

BaniBanoo is an Iranian restaurant on Calle de los Mártires Concepcionistas in Barrio de Salamanca. The menu mixes Persian plates, like saffron rice with lentils, raisins and dates, with a brunch that runs to shakshuka, eggs Benedict with tahini hollandaise and pistachio French toast. It keeps daytime hours, 08:00 to 16:00 (09:00 to 17:00 on Sunday), and closes on Monday, so it's built more around lunch than late dinner. Vegetarian and vegan options are on the menu, and it's set up for groups and families. Cards and contactless payments are accepted. There's no website, so booking runs through a phone call.

A toasted pita sandwich topped with herbs and crushed nuts wrapped in paper beside a paper cone of friesKebah! Lab & Street Food
A close view of a wrap filled with fried falafel, tomato and lettuce
A hand holding a wrapped kebab above a box of fries and a glass of cola

11. Kebah! Lab & Street Food — Turkish-style kebab street food, reworked and budget-friendly

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#381 of 1001·€·Chamartín·Turkish

Kebah! Lab & Street Food takes a traditional street food, the kebab, and reworks it into more current recipes, on Calle de Clara del Rey in the Chamartín district. The durum wraps come in versions like the Classic, chicken, beef, mixed or falafel with Kebah red sauce and yogurt sauce at 7.50 euros, the Mestizo with guacamole, pico de gallo and jalapeños, and Bacon Fans with crispy bacon and a smoked cheddar sauce, alongside brioche sandwiches and a hummus kebab. It's counter-style, casual eating, with a terrace and a menu PDF on the venue's own site. Open daily from 12:30, staying open later on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, it's family-friendly and budget-friendly, under 25 euros a head.

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Menu35 dishes
  • ClassicChicken, beef, mixed or falafel. With lettuce, tomato, red onion, Kebah! red sauce and yogurt sauce. Menu (with fries and drink): 9.95
    €7.50
  • MestizoWith chicken, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, jalapeños, caramelized onion, lettuce and a touch of spicy sauce. Menu: 10.70
    €7.95
  • Bacon FansChicken, beef or mixed. With crispy bacon, bacon cream, crispy onion and smoked cheddar sauce. Menu: 10.70
    €7.95
  • Cheese BaconChicken, beef or mixed. Brioche bread, caramelized onion, smoked cheddar sauce, crispy bacon and bacon mayonnaise. Menu: 10.50
    €7.95
  • ChorreoChicken, beef or mixed. Brioche bread, griddled egg, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and yogurt sauce. Menu: 10.50
    €7.95
  • Farmer'sBrioche bread, Kentucky-style crispy chicken, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle and BBQ sauce.
    €7.95
  • HummusChicken, beef or mixed. With artisan hummus, pickled red onion, straw potatoes, yogurt sauce and oregano. Menu: 10.50
    €7.95
  • MediterraneanChicken, beef or mixed. With roasted vegetables, pickle, lettuce and yogurt sauce. Menu: 10.50
    €7.95
  • Kebah!Chicken, beef or mixed plate. With salad, yogurt sauce, Kebah! red sauce, 2 eggs and crispy fries. BIB soft drink, water or XL jug of beer.
    €9.90
  • Kebab LabChicken, beef or mixed plate. With artisan hummus, roasted vegetables, falafel and homemade tortilla chips. BIB soft drink, water or XL jug of beer.
    €9.90
  • Box KebabChicken, beef, mixed or falafel. With crispy fries, Kebah! red sauce and yogurt sauce.
    €7.50
  • Box ChickenExtra crispy chicken with crispy fries, Kebah! red sauce and yogurt sauce.
    €7.95
  • Kebah! FriesWith smoked cheddar, bacon, crispy onion and yogurt sauce.
    €6.95
  • Bacon Cream FriesWith crispy bacon, bacon cream and griddled egg.
    €6.95
  • Crispy FriesWith Kebah red sauce and yogurt sauce.
    €3.50
  • Hummus with Tortilla Chips
    €6.95
  • Chicken Wings (5 pcs)
    €6.95
  • Crispy Chicken Pieces (3 pcs)
    €5.95
  • Cheese Tequeños (4 pcs)
    €5.95
  • Artisan Falafel (6 pcs)
    €5.50
  • Nachos"Homemade nachos", smoked cheddar cheese sauce, pico de gallo, guacamole, jalapeños, sour cream and yogurt sauce.
    €7.50
  • Extra SauceKebah! red sauce, Yogurt sauce, BBQ sauce, Caesar sauce, Bacon mayonnaise sauce, Piri-piri sauce, Cheddar sauce.
    €1.00
  • Kids MenuChicken, beef, mixed or falafel. Kids' Kebah! Brioche with lettuce, cheddar cheese and ketchup, served with crispy fries, drink and dessert. Includes a bottle of water or BIB soft drink. For children under 12.
    €6.50
  • Oreo Cheesecake
    €3.50
  • Dulce de Leche Cheesecake
    €3.50
  • Chocolate Tequeños (2 pcs)
    €3.50
  • Nestlé Ice Cream (145ml)Oreo / Milka
    €3.95
  • BIB Soft Drink 35 cl
    €2.50
  • PET Soft Drink 50 cl
    €2.50
  • Monster Can 50 cl
    €3.00
  • Water (PET bottle) 50 cl
    €1.80
  • XL Jug of Beer
    €2.45
  • XXL Jug of Beer
    €2.95
  • 0.0 Tostada Beer 33 cl
    €2.50
  • Tinto de verano, sangría and canned drinks
    €2.50

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The bigger picture

The Lebanese & Middle Eastern Scene in Madrid

Lebanese cooking is the backbone of this list, but the framing varies a lot from kitchen to kitchen. Rasif calls its menu traditional. Others push toward fine dining: Onoe styles itself an Urban Lebanese Bistro in Goya, and Em Sherif is the Madrid room of a group with sister restaurants from Beirut to Monaco. Beyond Lebanon, Nunuka and Persimmon's carry Georgian cooking into Justicia and the Salesas quarter, Tabriz Restaurante and Banibanoo cover Persian food, Kebah! Lab & Street Food reworks the kebab as street food in Chamartín, and Baba folds Jordanian dishes into a Galician menu near Sol. Beytna, in Hortaleza, sits closest to Jordan as well as Lebanon, with a preorder-only Mansaf alongside its Levantine mezze.

Practical tips

Know before you go

A short survival guide for eating lebanese & middle eastern in Madrid— everything we wish we’d known on our first trip.

  1. 1

    Hours vary a lot across this list

    Banibanoo and Tabriz Restaurante keep mostly daytime hours. Check the specific venue's schedule before you go, especially outside standard dinner times.

  2. 2

    Some venues only take bookings by phone

    Baba, Em Sherif and Banibanoo don't run online reservations, so a phone call or a message through Instagram is the way to book a table.

  3. 3

    Vegetarian and vegan diners have real options

    Rasif, Onoe, Al-Nassim, Tabriz Restaurante and Banibanoo all flag vegetarian or vegan-friendly menus, mostly thanks to the mezze end of Lebanese and Persian cooking.

  4. 4

    Prices swing widely

    This list runs from Rasif and Kebah! Lab at under 25 euros a head to Onoe in the 51 to 100 euro range. Check the price band before you book.

  5. 5

    Shisha is a separate add-on, not a given

    Al-Nassim is the one restaurant here with a dedicated shisha lounge, a few doors down from the dining room. It isn't standard at the others.

Know the terms

Glossary

The vocabulary you need to order lebanese & middle eastern in Madrid like a local.

Mezze
A spread of small shared dishes served at the start of a meal or as the meal itself, central to Lebanese and wider Levantine cooking.
Hummus
A chickpea purée blended with tahini, lemon and olive oil, usually served as a cold mezze dish.
Mutabbal
A smoky purée of roasted aubergine with tahini, sometimes spelled moutabal. A close relative of baba ghanoush.
Khachapuri
A Georgian cheese-filled bread, often the centrepiece of a Georgian meal.
Shawarma
Marinated meat stacked and roasted on a vertical rotisserie, then shaved and served in bread or on a plate.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

All restaurants on this list were independently verified as open and serving the dishes described as of .

Which Madrid restaurant on this list is listed in the Michelin Guide?

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Nunuka, a Georgian bistrot in Justicia, is listed in the Michelin Guide, a selection rather than a star. Georgian cooking is still a rare find in Madrid.

Which restaurants here hold a Repsol Solete?

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Beytna in Hortaleza and Rasif in Barrio de la Latina both hold a Solete in the Guía Repsol.

Where can you get Georgian food in Madrid?

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Nunuka in Justicia and Persimmon's in the Salesas quarter both serve Georgian cooking, with khachapuri, the cheese-filled bread, on both menus.

Is there Persian or Iranian food in Madrid?

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Yes. Tabriz Restaurante in Cortes and Banibanoo in Barrio de Salamanca both serve Persian cuisine, with Banibanoo flagging vegetarian and vegan options.

Where can you get shisha alongside dinner in Madrid?

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Al-Nassim runs a Lebanese restaurant at No. 11 Calle Isabel la Católica and a separate cocktail-and-shisha lounge a few doors down at No. 9.

What's the most budget-friendly option on this list?

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Rasif in Barrio de la Latina runs 10 to 20 euros per person, and Kebah! Lab & Street Food in Chamartín sits under 25 euros a head.

Which restaurant on this list serves Jordanian dishes?

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Beytna in Hortaleza's preorder-only menu includes the Jordanian Mansaf, and Baba near Sol does a fusion of Jordanian and Galician cooking, an homage to its founders' roots.

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