There's a huge scene for Middle Eastern dining in this city, and some of the top spots specialise in Levantine fare. Lebanon is often credited with creating the first ever cookbook around 300 AD, so you know you're in good hands when it comes to their food, and their cuisine has been influenced by a handful of different cultures to make it what it is today - from French and Mediterranean to Turkish and Greek cooking styles. Whether you're in the mood for relaxed, family-run eateries or gorgeous venues that scream date night, here's where to get your fix of mezze platters, shish kebabs and filo pastry parcels. So if you're on the hunt for the very best Lebanese restaurants Manchester has to offer, you might just find them here.

Comptoir Libanais

Known up and down the country for their affordable Lebanese fare and unique decor, Comptoir Libanias is a strong contender for the best Lebanese restaurant in Manchester city centre - a great choice for group meals out and date nights alike. Step into their colourful Spinningfields venue to be met with an abundance of flowers, as well as pretty patterned furniture and stained glass windows. As for the menu? Expect slow-grilled chicken wings, halloumi and aubergine burgers or spinach and feta in a filo pastry parcel, to name a few of their scrumptious dishes. They also offer a set menu of two courses for just £15.50, as well as cocktails for as little as £9.95 each. Topping it all off, their meat comes from certified halal suppliers, so you know you're in safe hands.

If you're after Lebanese restaurants in Manchester city centre, Comptoir Libanais is always a winner.

Jasmine

Situated on Barlow Moor Road, Jasmine has been serving the local community for decades. Step into this intimate, laidback venue to find pretty lampshades and simple wooden furnishings, as well as a mouthwatering menu that emphasises fresh ingredients. They serve a selection of hot and cold mezze alongside larger main courses, as well as homemade bread baked in a clay oven. Think potato kibbeh, lamb shish kebabs, hummus shawarma and so much more, with an indulgent pistachio baklava for dessert.

For homemade Lebanese fare, Jasmine is always a winner.

Yara 

With venues in Cheadle, Altrincham, Chorlton and beyond, Yara is dishing out delicious Middle Eastern fare all over the Greater Manchester. Their menu offers a modern take on traditional Lebanese and Syrian cuisine, served in pretty interiors that are unique to each location, adding a personal touch to your meal every time. Their extensive food offering ranges from labneh served with pitta bread to stuffed vine leaves and slow-cooked lamb shank, and you can even bring your own bottle of wine for a corkage charge of just £4.50. And if you're looking for a halal Lebanese restaurant in Manchester, this place uses only 100% halal ingredients.

For a Lebanese restaurant in Cheadle, Chorlton and beyond, Yara has got you covered.

Zaytoon

If you're looking for a cracking Lebanese restaurant in Chorlton, Zaytoon is a great shout. This family-run joint is always popular among locals, with a no-frills approach to dining out in their laidback surrounds. Their mezze dishes start from as little as £6.50, including grilled halloumi, traditional falafel and hummus. As for the main courses? Expect everything from garlic-marinated chicken kebabs to aubergine moussaka, with prices beginning at £12 and a focus on home-style cooking. 

For homemade family recipes, it has to be Zaytoon.

Beirut

Named after the Lebanese capital, Beirut is situated on Stockport Road in Altrincham. You'll find leather booth seating and long tables that are perfect for large groups of friends, with a buzzing atmosphere all through the day. And whether you're eating in or taking away, you can sink your teeth into the likes of mixed kebabs, cheese bourak, charcoal-grilled seabass. Don't miss out on dessert either, as the Turkish delight is to-die-for.

From the streets of Beirut to the heart of Altrincham, this place is authentic as they come.

Janan

Since launching in 2019, Janan has become a fast favourite in Cheadle. This friendly restaurant uses fresh, seasonal produce to whip up a huge variety of plates, served in colourful surrounds that are full of patterned walls and leather booths, with pretty fairy lights framing the floor-to-ceiling windows. The food here is just as enticing as the interiors though - we're talking pan-fried camembert with homemade bread to dip into it, charcoal-grilled halloumi, lamb meatballs with rice and so much more.

The food is as pretty as the decor at Janan.

Zena

Stroll down to Didsbury to discover Zena, a family-owned restaurant that specialises in Levantine cuisine - influenced by Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, Jordan and Turkey. They use only the freshest ingredients to create their dishes, which include homemade babaghanouj, hummus topped with grilled lamb and king prawns coated in breadcrumbs, among many other tasty bites. They also have a pastry section that's perfect for lunch - think crispy filo parcels filled with cheese and spinach or minced lamb. As for the venue itself, expect brick walls and wooden furniture - creating a casual, authentic vibe.

You won't leave hungry at Zena.

Fayrouz

Found close to Wythenshawe Park, Fayrouz is a truly gorgeous place to dine - so much so that it's often used for weddings and other celebrations. Not only have they got elegant wooden interiors and pretty white furnishings, but there's also a relaxed outdoor terrace and garden area where you can soak up the sun. They offer a great choice of hot and cold mezze alongside larger plates - think marinated chicken wings, hummus drizzled in olive oil and homemade falafels.

Sun, small plates and stunning decor - what more could you want?

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