15 Restaurants In Lebanon With Lent-Friendly Menus
The lent season comes 40 days before Easter, by which Christians all over the world withdraw from eating meat, some even stop dairy products, as a way to reflect on Jesus Christ's sacrifice in the desert for 40 days.
Lebanon cuisine in itself carries a big part of the Lebanese Christian heritage with many of its dishes passed down from generations and generations since the birth of Christianity in Lebanon.
And many in the country continue to preserve the religious tradition as sacred.
Now that the Lent season is already here, many in their outings look for vegan and vegetarian restaurants for lent-friendly menus to satisfy their hunger.
If you are fasting, this guide is for you.
#1 Falafel Abou André - Various locations
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Falafel Abou Andre is one of the most suitable places to grab a lent-friendly meal, especially if you are in a hurry, or really hungry can't indulge in waiting. Their falafel wraps are legendary, and they serve delicious foul, hummus, balila, and more!
Locations: Antelias, Jounieh, Jbeil, and Batroun.
#2 Ksar Lebanese Diner - Byblos
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Ksar Lebanese Diner is having Lenten specials on its menu this season with delicious dishes like Hendbeh Bel Zeit, Kebbe Laktine, Bemyeh Bel Zeit, as well as fish dishes, like Samke Harra and so on. They are also delivering free of charge.
#3 Sandwich W Noss - Various locations
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Sandwich W Noss is known for its delicious street food items. For the lent season, the restaurant is offering various Lenten specials, including veggie burgers, ultimate cauliflower sandwiches, and more.
Locations: Hamra, Furn El Chebbak, Mansourieh, Jal El Dib, Elissar & Jounieh.
#4 The Barn - Gemmayze
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Known for their vegan items and dairy-free puddings, The Barn is a friendly place in Gemmayze serving organic and healthy food daily and offers a wide variety of lent-friendly meals.
#5 Diwan Beirut - Ashrafieh and Antelias
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This friendly restaurant offers fine Lebanese cuisine, including Fish Sayyidiyeh, Moudardara, Bulgur bil Banadoura, tabbouleh, hummus, falafel, and more.
#6 Roadster Diner - Various locations
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The popular Roadster Diner across Lebanon is offering Lenten specials like meatless burgers, shrimp sandwiches, tacos, rich salads, and more. And they also deliver.
#7 Luna's Kitchen - Hamra
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Luna's Kitchen is one of the best-known vegan hubs place in Hamra. The restaurant is famous for vegan items like vegan pizzas, soy-based chicken dishes, and many more!
#8 Zaatar w Zeit - Various Locations
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