Lebanese Restaurants near Bethesda, MD

“Amazing service. Extremely accommodating to us and helpful trying to help us keep our babies in the party happy. Definitely recommend for the service alone but would also recommend solely based on the food as well. Chicken soup was great and chicken tawook was the best Ive ever had. Super flavorful and juicy“

“Lamb chops steak is delicious! The fried potatoes were delicious! Brusselsprouts with fruit jam sweet and appetizing! His family's Pitabread can continue indefinitely“

“Easily one of my top five dining experiences, anywhere. I've eaten at some of the best Middle Eastern restaurants in NYC, Philly, and D.C., and days later I'm still thinking about my meal at Albi.

The BBQ lamb kebabs were a core memory taste moment. Honestly, they may have ruined lamb for me anywhere else.

Other standouts: the sfeeha, foraged mushroom hummus with wood-fired pita, batata harra potatoes, bbq prawns, knafeh, and the super intriguing urfa biber caramel soft serve (a must if you're into sweet and spicy desserts).

Beyond the food, the service was just as memorable. Warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Our server Todd was a total gem.

Can’t wait to return.“

“An amazing dining experience!“

“Did the cocktail mixing class. Great food and awesome experience!“

“Excellent restaurant from all angles, a new DC/ Georgetown favorite.

The decor brightened an otherwise gloomy and stormy day. The service was efficient and friendly. Menu labeled for dietary restrictions and can ask server for help. The food (brunch prix fixe with burrata (no bread) and steak eggs) had the right flavors to waken the palate and satisfy the soul and the stomach. Kudos to the right amount of salt on each dish to highlight all the deliciousness. Cantaloupe to Spain was a balanced cocktail with unique flavors and smooth to drink.

Overall a memorable brunch experience and I'll be recommending to friends in and out of DC. Look forward to coming back.“

“We were looking for unique dining experiences while on vacation in DC and this place did not disappoint!! Excellent food, large portions, and great staff. Would definitely come here again if we’re ever back in the area.“

“Delicious everything!!! I usually make my own tabouleh, but there’s is so great I get it from Muncheez. And the labne is the best. My daughter loves the shawarmas. Love the drinks too!!!“

“Excellent food and service!!!“

“I was in Arlington an hour early for an appointment and I was hungry. I walked into and Ma Sha Allah!!!!“

“Good portion size. it's a convenient concept if you need to eat with a group of friends with different preferences and restrictions. The place was a bit untidy after a seemingly busy day, but that's the only downside. I appreciate the outdoor seating and a spacious, clean bathroom.“

“Zazzy is one of those places that deserves a lot more attention than it gets. I've been coming here since they first opened, and it's become one of my go-to takeout spots in Arlington.

The food is consistently excellent, but what really stands out is the value. The portions are absolutely massive for the price. The chicken pita is my usual order, and their salads are so large that two people could easily share one and leave satisfied.

Over the years, I've worked my way through almost the entire menu, and I've yet to find something I wouldn't order again. While I'm not personally a huge fan of their version of hummus, that's more of a personal preference than a criticism. Everything else I've tried has been fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned.

Zazzy is tucked away in a location that's easy to miss, which is a shame because it truly is a neighborhood gem. Arlington has plenty of dining options, but few places offer this combination of quality, consistency, and value. I sincerely hope they're around for many years to come because I'll definitely keep coming bac“

“They’ve ruined me for Lebanese food anywhere else lol“

“Solid, easy, and unique dinner spot to catch up with your friends. Ambiance was great. Decor was great. Vibe was great. Food was great. Drinks were unique, but I wasn’t crazy about any of the ones I had to be honest taste-wise! The steak was amazing. Ceviche was tasty.

We had 5 people and spent 88$ each - we had 1-2 drinks each and apps, sides, and main dishes, which we all shared. Everyone we met there was super friendly, staff involved. You can take great pictures here lol.

Wish we had stayed for the DJ. Music/club area started playing music around 10:30-11pm, but no one out on the dance floor yet and we just decided to call it a night! Parking was easy at 7:30pm, and free on the street. 1 min walk into it. Street parking gets more packed as the night goes on, of course. When I was going back to my car at 11pm it was packed.“

“They’ve ruined me for Lebanese food anywhere else lol“

“The octopus, sea scallops and the dish with the kale and butter beans were amazing! Every visit is an adventure for me. I also love the decor and the service“

“They’ve ruined me for Lebanese food anywhere else lol“

“Phenomenal and exceeded our expectation on every front from the food to the amazing, superlative delivery. He clearly loves building the perfect experience for each and every guest, and delivers that experience with such warmth and open generosity that it simply cannot be compared to any other dining experience. Just go, and go hungry!“

“We had a lovely dinner at Mejana yesterday. The shish tawook, baba ghanoush and baklava martini were AMAZING! Probably one of the best shish tawooks I’ve had in the DMV. Highly recommend this restaurant, the owner is also so kind and came to check on us a few times too - what a great place to get some home cooked Lebanese food!!“

“My first time having this type of food, and it was amazing! I don’t care for humus and theirs is amazing! Definitely will be back when I’m in town.“

“Solid place with one of the best services I’ve ever gotten from a fast casual establishment. The kebob platter I got even came with a few slices of fresh bread and some assorted sauces that I didn’t expect. Definitely a great place to hop in and have a quick meal!“

“Have been a patron for 12 years. The food is consistently great, especially the lentil soup and hot, fresh baked bread. Friendly, helpful staff. Nice casual atmosphere for a quick meal.“

“Giving five stars because it’s a peaceful cafe with good coffee (I got their cold brew) and even some good food options, which I haven’t tried yet but will next time I am here (i tried the beef egg cheese sandwich and it was delicious). This area of McLean badly needed another coffee cafe type of place (because there aren’t many at all, I think there was just starnut), and we got one!“

“Muncheez catered an event of mine. The food, service, presentation and attention to detail was perfect! MY client from Dubai were very pleased! They where able to set up a pop up shawarma station for 150 guests. Their partnership with Society for the alcohol service is a winning combination. Ali is just GREAT! I will be using them again!“

“We had a wonderful breakfast this morning! The Beirut Breakfast, the Rose Water Latte, and Shaksura were all fabulous and the staff was lovely, friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!“

“Best fresh shawarma in the area. The flavor is in the mix of authentic spices and the wide toppings“

“Delicious foods, Good atmosphere“

“Hidden lebanese gem in Rockville! Craving Lebanese Food- try this place out and if it's great day, walk around the area- lots of small shops (including a Matcha Cafe next door). The food came out faster than expected and the taste was fresh and flavorful. We got falafel which was not bad - almost like homemade, the kofta was really good..Great grill flavor and the meat shawarma was on point! Fresh, hot bread won us over to come back again! Parking is a bit trickly - street parking and a nearby garage.“

“We just had my sons’ wedding rehearsal dinner at Villa Yara and it exceeded our and our guests expectations. The venue is superb, the food amazing and the staff amazing. This was one of those dining experiences you ask yourself how have I missed this place? There are not enough words to describe the excellence of Villa Yara. Do not overlook this restaurant for you will miss a great dining experience. Scott G.“

“It's not suprise that Shemali's Cafe is a DC go-to when it comes to Middle Easter Fare. There food is fresh and always on point. Their staff is friendly and professional. Highly recommend Shemali's Cafe!“

“The very best meat, spinach and cheese pies (fattayer) and kibbi, so good I had them at my wedding. I'm as Lebanese as they come, I've been eating this all my life, and hers is simply the best. The dough is unlike anything, thin yet with a flavorful body to it, and the meat spice (get the spicy one if available) and spinach filling just have to be tried. The eggplant salad and cabbage rolls are phenomenal too. Nabila is the sweetest person and the market always has great things. The homemade laban (yogurt) is the best yogurt I've ever had, which we eat with the meat and spinach pies. I always get the mejduul dates and namouurra when they're available.“

“Great time every time !!!!!🩷“