Savoring Italy
Al Dente
Al Dente, one the finest Italian restaurants in town, located in the Albergo boutique hotel. Don’t miss: Capellini con Asparagi e Crema Aromatizzata al Tartufo Bianco Achrafieh, 01 339797
Caffe Mondo
Italian dining with authentic home style daily specials; it also features a salad bar and an alfresco seasonal terrace. Don’t miss: Spaghetti Integrale alla Pescatora Phoenicia Hotel, 01 357357
La Posta
La Posta serves authentic Italian cuisine plus a remarkable terrace with the historical villa next door. Don’t miss: Linguine with black truffles Achrafieh, 01 209909
La Traviata
Homemade pasta and amazing Italian food in a cozy atmosphere – a real authentic gem. A sister branch to the original restaurant in Italy. Don’t miss: Tortellini alla Mortadella Gemayzeh 01 444471
Locanda Corsini
A five-star boutique hotel and Italian restaurant, in a traditional Lebanese house – wood burning fireplace for those chilly nights plus the owner makes his own sundried tomatoes. Don’t miss: Specialty Seafood Risotto Naas, Bikfaya 04 982689
Margherita
The perfect gathering place for families, friends and business associates. Don’t miss: Tagliolini Verdi al Salmon & Lingiuni al Frutti di Mare (at Margherita Mare only) Abc Mall, Achrafieh, 01 324824; Gemmayzeh, 01 560480; Sin El Fil, 01 499 308; Saifi, 01 561562 Jounieh, 09 830816
Mario e Mario
A cozy Italian restaurant in a beautiful converted house, serving delicious traditional Italian home cooked meals as well as a rooftop terrace where you can enjoy meals alfresco under jasmine and gardenia plants. Don’t miss: Spaghetti all’ Astice Mar Mikhael, 01 444036
Marinella Trattoria
A trattoria named after the owner’s Italian grandmother, from whom she acquired a precious recipe book. Marinella is open only for lunch and has a selection of dishes that varies from week to week. Don’t miss: Rigatoni alla Vodka Mar Mikhael, 01 442342
As they say, “When in Rome… do as the Romans do.” And, when in Lebanon… eat Italian food as the Italians do. We’ve perfected the cuisine so that even native Italians won’t know the difference
Tavolina
An Italian Trattoria serving traditional Italian food including wood oven pizzas, pasta, risotto as well as poultry, fish and meat dishes. Don’t miss: Foca-tina Mar Mikhael, 01 442244
The Gathering
Italian restaurant (next to a wine Bar and steakhouse) around a lovely courtyard, delicious cuisine and friendly service. Don’t miss: Brie & Truffle Panini Gemmayzeh, 01 566196
The Peninsula
A delicious combination of authentic cuisine and a beautiful setting - gardens and terraces overlooking the sea, make The Peninsula a fabulous place to enjoy Italian food. Don’t miss: Melanzane alla Sorentina Dbayeh, 04 540240
Toto
In a cozy 50's ambiance with a modern setup, in an authentic Lebanese house, TOTO is a fine Italian restaurant. Don’t miss: Risotto Limone Mar Mikhael, 01 566991