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    Parfums de Beyrouth

    Parfums de Beyrouth

    4.5(173 reviews)
    114.0 km
    $

    Excellent Restaurant and they would call it a fast food restaurant as their sister restaurant is…read moreacross the street and Grill is added to the name and much more expensive but I have to admit if we were in Geneva longer we would visit as they had some menu items that we really love. We ordered the mixed platter, one kibbie, and a small tabouli salad. The Kibbie was so good that we finished before we were able to take a picture...sorry. The Mixed Platter was great. It had chicken, lamb, kofta with a bit of labne, hummus, and a salad of lettuce, tomato and onion. The tabouli was beautiful and it also eaten almost completely before we got a picture. All of the food was some of the best Lebanese food we have had. Service was great. The atmosphere was hopping with lots of locals enjoying their Sunday lunch. No reservations taken. The place is large so if there is a wait it won't take long. Highly recommend.

    My fiancé and I absolutely loved the food here. It's a no frills restaurant serving amazing…read moreMediterranean food. Food comes out fast. I wish I could eat here everyday. My fiance had the mixed plate and I had the falafel wrap and we shared the grape leaves. Everything was delicious and food portions were good. It's also very reasonably priced compared to other establishments around the area. This place is a must go!

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    Parfums de Beyrouth - Back dining area

    Back dining area

    Parfums de Beyrouth - Vegetarian platter

    Vegetarian platter

    Parfums de Beyrouth - Mixed Platter - Three Meats with sides - partially eaten

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    Mixed Platter - Three Meats with sides - partially eaten

    Alyssaar - beef with eggplant

    Alyssaar

    4.4(51 reviews)
    52.7 kmTerreaux, Cordeliers, 1er arrondissement, Presqu'Ile
    €€

    I cannot even express to you how incredible Alyssaar is. You really just need to go to experience…read moreit. All my other dining experiences in France (and probably even in America) pale in comparison. By "Mediterranean," Yelp means to say "Syrian." I had never had Syrian food before, but after my trip to France, I had had it twice (both times at Alyssaar) and enjoyed both times immensely. My five friends and I came to Alyssaar after seeing that it had good reviews on Yelp, but we couldn't possibly have expected how attached we would get after just one trip. We were first greeted at the door by Abboud, the one man serving tables who was genuinely excited to meet us. One couldn't possibly fake his friendliness and hospitality. He is absolutely a pleasure (très charmant!) and went out of his way to make everyone feel comfortable, despite having only learned English from movies. He started out by explaining to us that this meal would be an experience of discovery, which it most certainly was in the most enjoyable way possible. Everything I tried here was incredible. I suggest coming with a friend (or a large group of friends) and ordering one of the fixed-price menus, because you'll be able to share with each other. Abboud paired our group up and taught each pair what order we should share our appetizers in to maximize the pleasure in our meals. Each appetizer was wonderfully flavorful. All the main courses we tried were phenomenal, but the one that especially stood out to me was the "boeuf à la cerise" (beef cooked in a cherry sauce, wrapped with herbs--subtle flavor, just the right amount of sweet and tart and savory). But really, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. It's perfect. Same with the desserts, although if you want to try something you've never had (and probably never will again), try the Syrian cheese dish--it's this lovely, soft cheese served with cream and a sweet sauce. Amazing. The baklawa also puts all other baklava I've ever had to shame. After dinner, try the house digestif--again, absolutely lovely. Expect to spend three hours here and to enjoy every second of it! I certainly did.

    This place is wonderful! Warm and inviting plus delicious food. What more can I say? The host is…read morefriendly, helpful and funny. As the only one working the busy tables, I don't know how he keeps up with everything and do it with such charm! I was lucky enough to go with a Syrian friend who recommended various things to me so my experience was extra special. Highly recommended.

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    Alyssaar - Boeuf à la cerise

    Boeuf à la cerise

    Alyssaar
    Alyssaar

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    El Raïs - mideastern - Updated May 2026

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