A friend of mine told me I had to eat here while I was in Paris. I was a bit skeptical, because I didn't come here for Lebanese food. I am so glad we got to experience this place! We ordered a variety of traditional foods and shared, to get to try more of their options. I know when you're traveling in Paris, you only have a limited number of meals and you don't wanna waste one. This is worth it! read more

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I never give one star but this place is beyond anything I have seen when it comes to service. I was sitting with my back to their central way and suddenly a knife hit the back of my head coming at a high speed. My skull was definitely impacted. I suspect the waitress dropped the knife as she was passing behind my back. She was non-apologetic and extremely aggressive and rude. Arguing that she did not know where the knife was coming from?! This should not have been her first reaction. I have to assume that somehow she lost the knife from a plate. She kept arguing with me when I pointed out that she should have shown some concerns and simply apologize. She initially did not. Eventually she came to her senses and finally somehow gave a fake apology. We left the premises without eating anything. The atmosphere was dark and kind of depressed. I have to assume that the owner must have been away. Quand le chat n'est pas la, les Souris dansent. read more

This is without a doubt some of the best Lebanese food I've ever had. Authentic and flavorful, fresh and light, but feeling as well. Family owned, and operated, gave the sense that we were in the country enjoying an amazing meal. read more

Loubnane - Excellent dessert- perfect way to finish - Lebanese Near Me - Paris, 75

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Made a reservation for 7pm on Sunday evening, right when they open for dinner, and while we were initially the only people in the restaurant, by 8:30pm, there were no upstairs seats available. The service was fantastic and very accommodating for English speakers, with language fluency to even make witty jokes that give you the feeling of being an insider. Our sever was masterful at entertaining, service, and hospitality- a true gem for the restaurant. Everything we had was tasty and true to the Lebanese flavors we've loved elsewhere. Here's what we had for two people: Kibbeh Hummus Mixed Grill (3 meats. Salad. Potato) Perrier Mint Tea Turkish Coffee Rose water cream dessert (name?) Total 58€ We will definitely come back and recommend to friends! read more

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This place was amazing! If you get a chance, try and sit in the basement. The atmosphere is unbelievable. It's like an old cave down there. I had the chicken skewers, so did my wife amazing falafel was decent. The hummus was good honestly just about everything I had there was good to excellent I added the fifth star just because of the ambience andthe overall atmosphere. If you like Lebanese food, try it here. read more

GREAT LEBANESE FOOD NEAR NOTRE DAME ======================================= I bookmarked this restaurant long before my trip to Paris because it was highly rated in the category of Lebanese restaurants. I was travelling with my cousin-in-law/vegan who needed to eat things that weren't animal based. The first time we tried to have dinner at Loubnane was on October 25, 2017 without a reservation. The restaurant was totally booked and there was no way they could fit us it. Not being able to get in was a drag, but it looked pretty popular so we decided to make a reservation for the next evening. So we went back again on October 26, 2017 after we had drinks and appetizers with family friends. They lived a couple blocks away and very close. We were having so much fun at Mimi's friend's home that it was difficult to leave, but we knew we had to go to Loubnane after so much effort. When we arrived at the restaurant we were seated downstairs. Please keep in mind that the stairs are pretty treacherous, so don't drink too much wine before walking down them. FOOD: 5/5 STARS We ordered the mezze sampler and loved everything. My vegan cousin-in-law fell off her vegan wagon and indulged in the chicken wings. Oh heck she fell off the wagon all week because I've never seen anyone eat so much cheese in my life. And, I don't think vegans buy leather products either. Sorry to get off on a tangent, but the food was delicious. I'd go again. SERVICE: 4/5 STARS I'm deducting one star because we got turned away the night before. If it was my business I would offer my potential customer a glass a wine and just let them wait until something opened up. The service was great the next day. AMBIANCE: 4/5 STARS It is a pretty restaurant. Check out my photos. I'd recommend going to Loubnane if you are in the Latin Quarter near Notre Dame, but don't forget to make a reservation. read more

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Can we still be objective when we have known a restaurant for almost 30 years? We can always try. But, indeed, there is not much to say about the cuisine offered by the Loubnane. Even a (critical!) Lebanese friend of mine, who discovered the place three years ago, made it one of her canteens. That's all there is to it! Loubnane Décor[/caption] It is true that I also do my job quite badly since I am satisfied with the very large assortment of mezze which is more than enough to satisfy the ogre that I am. My preference is for Rakakat, these delicious little goat cheese cigarettes wrapped in a brik leaf and fried. To eat as soon as they arrive at the table because they are much better very hot. Loubnane Rakakat[/caption] Then, the Arrayes could be my entire meal. Buns stuffed with meat and herbs and then grilled in the oven. I'm not going to make you an inventory of hummus, baba ganesh and other samboussek (cheeses or meats) that dot the menu. Both a loyal cook and decades of experience give all these dishes an impeccable quality consistency. For lovers, we can note the presence of kebbé nayé, lamb tartare and raw beef, mixed with crushed wheat. In addition, the diversity of the Mezzés allows vegetarians to enjoy a varied meal without feeling like a fifth wheel. I brought vegetarian Indian customers who were amazed both at the cuisine and at the fact that it was the Parisian canteen of one of the biggest Indian billionaires! If you want a delivery onboard your private jet at Le Bourget, the house knows how to do it. However, desserts remain a diabetic suicide, whether in the form of dry honey-based pastries or fresh with cream. Including the famous Mouhallabiyeh, whose pronunciation difficulty is inversely proportional to the ease of tasting. A delight but beware of abuse. But the owners are not resting on their laurels. They sometimes create certain variations so as not to sclerose in tradition. And sometimes do me the honor of asking me for my opinion. For lighter desserts, among other things! As we are in one of the oldest districts of Paris, the basement conceals its secret garden in the form of an arched cellar, both for groups and for more private meals. Finally, for those who would like to organize special events, Matthieu Nassif is a co-manager of a large barge that can accommodate you for evenings on the Seine. For a more than reasonable price, you can organize receptions and birthdays with the full food service included. I tested it for you, and it was perfect! Opened in 1984, we can only hope that we will all be there to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the establishment in 2024. read more

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Meilleur restaurant Libanais que j'ai manger dans ma vie! Le service était impeccable aussi! On reviendrai sûrement . read more

Loubnane - Lebanese Near Me - Paris, 75

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Incredible food! Host made us feel like family. Offered garlic sauce that was heavenly for our entrees. Dessert kept the feast going. Highly recommend - we will tell our friends read more

Loubnane - Lebanese Near Me - Paris, 75

Doesn't get any more authentic than this! The food is delicious especially the mezze platter and the service is excellent. Try to snag a table in their private area downstairs and be surrounded by stone and beauty. read more

I didn't make reservations but it seemed that was the normal thing to do, so I would recommend looking into that. Either way the host was able to seat us right away. We ordered the hummus and pita stuffed with chicken. They were great little bite sized appetizers packed with flavor! As we were eating the manager or owner came and sat with us to chit chat and he was doing that with all of the other customers as well! You can tell he really cares about your meal experience and shows great pride in his food. The food was amazing to say the least i couldn't finish the whole entree that I got (chicken kebab that came with potatoes, a salad with vinaigrette). He offered us suggestions on what to pair our entrees with that made accentuate the meal even more. read more

Loubnane - Chicken kebab - Lebanese Near Me - Paris, 75

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They say you need a reservation for dinner, but we got in without one. Menu is unique with information about Lebanese cuisine in the introduction. Service was great--waitress came over to talk about the menu and offer suggestions while the chef came out to ask if the food is okay. But, food is just okay and very pricey. I noticed that a lot of people ordered the variety of Lebanese food set, but that's very expensive at €25 per person. All the dishes looked like vegetables too and with hardly any meat. My lamb chops were what you would expect lamb to taste like, and my mom's slab of meat was marinated well and soft. The pita was harder than usual. Won't be back. read more

Loubnane - Dinner spread - Lebanese Near Me - Paris, 75

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I guess service is good when you're a regular ... food is a let down, no atmosphere, feels like you're disturbing a family's routine ...at one point, my wife could not eat because the owner was standing next to her chatting with regulars, literally his bum touching her arm ... very rude and it lasted for a while ... read more

We just ha wonderful meal!! We are stuffed!! We did not know what to get so we decided to get the 25e per person dinner. They gave us 16 different dishes. The salad were fresh and tasty!! I tried most of the offering, but there was a lot of little turnovers and stuffed foods. I loved the toubalah salad and hummus and goat cheese. The fried chicken wings were spectacular!! The falafel was delicious!! We enjoyed it all. read more

Loubnane - Our 16 selections!! - Lebanese Near Me - Paris, 75

Friendly with fantastic food! Had a great experience coming here with my parents and partner. They had options for everyone, including several items on the menu that worked for our vegan. We ordered the Mezzé for 4 people, and it was perfect. Definitely seemed like the right way to go, especially for a group our size. Would highly recommend, and I plan to return next time we are in Paris. The bakery across the street is also interesting and worth checking out. They have Meringues the size of your face! read more

This place deserves so many more stars than I can give! Probably my favourite place to eat in Paris so far. We had a 5-10 minute wait and the owner was bending over backward apologizing since we had other options all around them to eat and they didn't have tables ready for us. To be fair, we have to wait in every restaurant at home, it's not a new concept for us to have to hang out. Totally worth the wait. We snagged an indoor table (which was great because a torrential downpour happened in the middle of our meal) and noticed that there were plugs around the walls for charging. Service: outstanding. They were so busy yet took the time to chat with us, check in with us, bring us garlic sauce for our meals, and even little tastes of desserts after we mentioned we had to be rolled out. Food: excellent. It's a haven for vegetarians and vegans. So many options. We, of course, ordered too much food but left stuffed and happy. It's in a great location around the corner from the metro so easy to get to and very close to Notre Dame. read more

This place is top shelf all the way. A friendly and welcoming staff, great food, great setting. If you are able, book the 13th century basement for an additional level of atmosphere! If you are adventurous let the waiters or the owners select your meal for you, and you will not be disappointed. But whatever you do, do NOT miss the muhallabiyyeh dessert. As near as I can tell, no one on the planet does it better. I consider this place a reason to visit Paris. read more

My family and I came across Loubnane as we were walking through Paris. It looked like a nice restaurant from the outside, and seeing as we all love Lebanese food, we decided we'd call and reserve for one evening. We were 5 people, and easily got a table on the ground floor (they have tables on the floor below). As soon as we arrived, the staff gave us a warm and genuine welcome. They were so nice from start to finish, joking around with us and doing their best to recommend wine and food we'd like. Our family can be a bit picky (especially as there's an 11 y/o with us), so we decided to get the option 4 mezze which allowed us to share 16 dishes that each included 3 to 4 items (I think that was it, my memory is a bit foggy). We hadn't spoken to the waiter about the food yet, so we picked the dishes we wanted, and wrote it out on a piece of paper. We found out when ordering that the 16 mezze are chosen at random by the chef, but being as nice as they were (sorry again about out picky-ness!), they let us order those we'd written down. Now, important part, the FOOD! It was the best Lebanese food either one of us had had, nothing was dry, overcooked, too spicy (or spicy at all actually), and it disappeared faster than ever! I REALLY recommend you try this place out! Even the 11 y/o enjoyed it, and his go to meals are pizza and pasta. The wine was really well recommended too and was amazing (don't remember which one it was though, sorry!). We didn't try the desserts as we were stuffed, but I would be more than happy to organise a weekend in Paris again just to go back to Loubnane. So, in case my review was too long for you to read it all, here are the important points: Great service, friendly staff, amazing food and wine, and great location. Oh and you must reserve to eat there, they specify this in their menu. Hope you get a table, and if so, enjoy! read more

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Make a reservation -- I think you'll need it. Really loved the cosy environment and how the staff treated us like family. I saw the owner walking around literally kissing babies -- pretty amazing. Everything was delicious and superb, though I didn't love a) the falafel's dryness or b) the fact that the ordering procedure did not seem to be quite as stated on the menu. We were hoping to make things more "a la carte," but it didn't seem to be a kosher protocol. Maybe there was something special going on; our knowledge of French is pretty limited. Start with the arak, get the mint tea at the end of the meal, and "like" them on Facebook -- there's a (relatively subtle) real-time like counter in the corner of the restaurant! read more

Located on a hard-to-find street of the Quartier Latin, with a charming interior. Long menu, with all the well-known and popular Lebanese dishes. Execution, however, is a bit of a let down. A few starters are very good, but the main dishes we had were at best mediocre, and the pita bread cold and chewy. Extremely warm and helpful staff, led by friendly owner Matthieu. The Lebanese wines tend to be pricey for the quality. read more

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One of my fave in Paris. II go back Nery yearr. Food is of great quality. All the servers are super nice and accommodating. Small restaurants so call ahead for a reservation. read more

Incredible Mezze spread delights the palate and soul. Hummus, falafel, spinach pies...one alone cannot be beat! Highly recommend to those passing through Paris or who live in the area. read more

Loubnane - Mezze for one - incredible! - Lebanese Near Me - Paris, 75

Beautiful!! Down a little street near our hotel. My mom wrote it down because she saw it in a tour book and we lovvvve Middle Eastern food, seeming as my great-grandmother was from Baghdad. I know, I know, Lebanese food and Iraqi food are different, but hey, we'll take what we can get! Anyway, food was really good (I got the Kibbeh) and authentic and the waiters were super nice. It's a family owned business so they actually really care. Also, they speak very good English, so there's no need to fret! read more

I cannot speak more highly of this restaurant!! To set the scene, I was looking for a nice restaurant for 21 girls (a friends hen party) - so aware in Paris it's quite tricky. However, with thanks to Yelp I stumbled across this restaurant. Had really good reviews and said they would take a reservation for 21 people, amazing! To start with, the staff could not be more accomodating! Beyond helpful and friendly. Sent across a personalised set menu for the group, with a great selection of food and wine at a really great price. The food was delicious! A mix of cold plates and hot dishes, lots of bread and dips, the chicken wings were a favourite! The desert was yummy too, traditional pastries and some pancake style desert with pistachio and rose water. One of our party is gluten intollerant, and I didn't know when I booked, but the staff brought out other dishes especially for her when she asked about gluten free, with no trouble at all! We were in the restaurant for about 4 hours, we just didn't want to leave, and we weren't rushed out. The service was very relaxed, and halfway through the meal, there was a belly dancer, who was great and got everyone off their feet! It was a really great experience, and one of our highlights of the weekend. I could not recommend this place enough. I also want to say how great the staff were, and Matthieu was amazing! Thank you! read more

The food is amazing! It's family owned and the owner treated us amazing. They even guided us to an amazing wine store in the area. It was a great meal! read more

Came to this place by accident after visiting Notre Dame and wanting to find some ethnic food. What a terrific find. The staff here are super friendly and great with the kids. They brought out some pita and hummus immediately since the kids kinda mentioned they were hungry. We then ordered a bunch of cold and hot appetizers. Our faves were the fatoush, labneh, hummus (with and without the neat), the kebbe, fried liver. And the guys gave us a free order of falafel. A glass of arak (think ouzo or raki) and couple beers - and you had six very very happy people. Terrific place and we would definitely want to go back read more

Wasn't that impressed. Service was brusque but kindly but the food was disappointing. The hummus and baba ganoush was very vinegary, the tabouleh unbearably so. The bread was cold and a bit too chewy and the other dishes will decent were nothing special. A shame as I would love to find a greta Lebanese place in Paris, and the reviews sounded promising. Plus it would be useful to have something up my sleeve for this area so full of tourist traps. Oh well, keep on tasting... read more

Great place, the food was delicious (chicken shawarma had so much flavor, hummus - yum, lebneh, fattoush) the staff was so warm and friendly and even gave us a small dessert at the end :) would definitely go back as the service and food were great read more

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Friendly staff, great food, nice decor and a great location. We had the lamb chops with ground beef/lamb kabob, chicken kabob, hummus and Labne cucumber. The Labne was a little watered down. read more

Service = 5/5. The best service I have ever received. The staff spoke English, were friendly, and even chatted with me for 10 minutes as I was there alone. I felt like I was having a meal at my regular spot back home but it was my first time being there. Atmosphere: 4/5. Small dining room but I never felt cramped. If feels like you're having a meal at a family restaurant. Food: 3.5/5. I had the 8 plate meal and the food itself was good but not great. Price: 3/5. A little overpriced based on the food being 3.5 Would I return? In a heartbeat. But more so for the service. read more

Amazing food, great service. Very busy. The lamb chops were cooked to perfection, as was the Sheesh Kebab. I have had panna cotta before, but here I had good panna cotta. The rice was so good , I could just eat bowls of that. Definite "go back to" kind of place. read more

We just left after having (literally) the best meal ever. We've been in Paris for almost a week, eating at lovely restaurants that come highly recommended and have great reviews/ratings and subsequently high price tags...but nothing comes close to Loubnane. We chose the Mezze menu and sampled Chef's choice. Ended up ordering four more of the sample size dishes because they were so ridiculously good (baba ganoush, falafel, tabbouleh and kebbe)and ate until we were almost sick. The Lebanese blanc du blanc wine was a perfect accompaniment. When it came time for dessert, the waiter brought us another mezze (sampler platter) and everything was so good. Literally ridiculously good. Topped off with a glass of arak and while we were enjoying our aperitif and letting our food digest...lo and behold a belly dancer shows up. Did I mention the dining room was below ground and built in the 1300's? Ambiance, service and food combined to make this the best meal that either of us have experienced...and we've travelled a lot and eaten amazing meals. Don't miss this place if you're in Paris. And try to go on Saturday late in the evening...utterly enjoyable and memorable experience. And the least expensive dinner we've had in Paris! read more

A great meal for our family after a week of European cuisine (not complaining here). So nice to have found this gem on Yelp. Note you must call ahead and reserve a table as they fill up. Our server was fantastic - he oriented us to the restaurant/menu and also had a great sense of humor. We really enjoyed all the food. Everything from starters, salads and entrees were well prepared and well flavored. read more

My friend and I just finished mass at Notre Dame and we wanted to go someplace nearby because it was so cold and raining. We both wanted Lebanese food and we were so amazed with the food. Best of all, the service was great and the chef (I've kept calling Papa) and his son Matthew were so warm and welcoming. They made me feel at home. I've never felt so much love from walking into a restaurant without reservation (never do that) just expecting good food. read more

Loubnane - This was a surprise from the restaurant. - Lebanese Near Me - Paris, 75

very friendly staff and place, perfect for everyone including family with small kids. good food also, with all the standards of Lebanese food. read more

Omg!!!!!!! Best ever! Im in love with this place! And food is the best i have ever had!!!! Want to come back everyday!!!

This was the best meal we had in Paris! Every dish (kebbe, spinach pie, hummus, fatoush salad, mixed grilled kebabs, baklava) was incredible. Our waiter was lovely. The wine was great. Everyone in our group loved this place. read more

Came in as a group of 25+; a friend called the day before for a reservation, and we got the private little cave downstairs. We decided on the set mezze menu for 20 Euros a person, and while a little overpriced, the food was absolutely delicious. Would definitely be back, if I'm craving a taste of home. read more

Best Libanese in Paris. Good Service and Incredible food. 5 stars

While visiting friends in Paris, they insisted that we have our last dinner here at Loubnane. We were both thrilled that they insisted as the atmosphere, the food, and the drinks were all simply amazing. Dessert is a must. This will be a place we return to every time we make it to Paris! read more