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Centrale

Restaurant Bar Pub French restaurant

One of the Best Places To Visits in Mar Maroun


Address

Mar Maroun Street Saifi Achrafieh beirut, Beirut, Lebanon

Contact

+961 3 915 925

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (211 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 8 pm to 2 am
  • Friday: 8 pm to 2 am
  • Saturday: 8 pm to 2 am
  • Sunday: 8 pm to 2 am
  • Monday: 8 pm to 2 am
  • Tuesday: 8 pm to 2 am
  • Wednesday: 8 pm to 2 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (19) service (13) nice (12) staff (12) Beirut (11) delicious (9) experience (7) fine (7) dining (7) music (7)
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  • 5/5 Mira A. 2 years ago on Google • 458 reviews
    Somehow fancy place. You will find new sophisticated dishes. The portions are small but the dish will definitely make you full. Prices starting 85,000 LBP per dish, up to I think around 650,000 LBP per dish. You should pass by the place as it represents a new style. The seatings are really nice and the service is extremely good.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 J S. 2 years ago on Google • 316 reviews
    Adding on my original review: must try the pork and the fish (both pictured). Went to centrale a second time and these two were very delicious. Other people who I went with, they ordered the chicken and the veal - not exceptional, wouldn't order them again. First time visiting this restaurant, and really enjoyed the food and the drinks at the rooftop bar. Points go for its top food quality and service. The price for the food is fair. We ordered the salmon and the steak skewers (pictured) - salmon was good but the steak skewers were better. Not pictured: frog appetizer and foie gras - both delicious, must try! The rooftop is nice, we had a big group so it was a bit too small for us. I had the gin basil and it was really good (more green than usual, but I enjoyed it).
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rana T. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food, I would say Centrale is one of the the few restaurants that still provide quality food at relatively fair prices, especially in terms of alcohol. Their meats are delicious, so is the rest of the menu, and the staff is always super friendly and professional. They’ll even exchange USD to LBP for you at the market rate.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joey A. 4 years ago on Google • 475 reviews
    We had dinner at Centrale, their outside garden themed setting is beautiful, as for the bar it’s unique with a roof that half opens, and a dark and warm ambience. The staff is very friendly, helpful, and polite. The food is nothing short from tasteful, their steaks, cold cut platter, and desserts are must tries, I always enjoy my time at Central.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carla S. 2 years ago on Google • 36 reviews
    One of my favorite restaurant in Beirut. This place never disappoints me! The food quality is always consistant, the dishes are delicious & nicely presented. It has an elegant garden where you can dine all year long. And there first floor bar is an experience of its own with a retractable roof & gorgeous view over Beirut skyline, must try!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Victor C. 4 years ago on Google • 511 reviews
    Cool space, very unique architecture. The bar upstairs and outside lounge areas are def worth a visit. Decent cocktails. Food is decent for what they are presenting. Most of the aps had a good mix of flavors although not memorable. My shrimp were beautiful except that they were overcooked. Worth a stop for a modern take on Lebanese food.

  • 5/5 Charles Abi N. 5 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    They kept telling me to go and try centrale until i did few days ago. The interior is fascinating, the food is above expectations and the service was incredible. We were served by Charbel who left us speechless with his kindness, careness and fast interaction. All the platters we ordered were mind blowing, the wine taste was magical. If you’re searching for a unique, high end fine dining place, you MUST try CENTRALE BEIRUT.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Herve W. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Original setting with the benefits of outdoor dining without the disadvantages. (Original) Cadre originale avec les avantages de diner en extérieur sans les inconvénients.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious. A fresh breath of air. The food was well prepared, flavor profiles just right.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nada A. 11 months ago on Google
    A beautiful all glass restaurant in a garden setup, with an innovative bar designed like a big tube.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ahmad Al H. 1 year ago on Google
    A landmark in Beirut bar scene. Never disappoints. 20 years and still going strong. Food, drink, music atmosphere are amazing. It is actually one of the places that doesnt give you a hangover the next day.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marwa A. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best restos in Beirut. The food is heaven. Small portions, but it's fine dining, so you need to go through the 3 courses. Everything is soo good, the juicy beef skewers, chicken, ceaser salad, the sauces (butter, pepper..), and the desserts (fruit macaron - amazing and chocolate orange tart)! The entrance and garden are so beautiful. Seating is classy & cozy. The staff is amazing, they strike the ultimate balance between sophistication & friendliness (this is a major positive)! Prices are very fair for the value you get there. Book in advance. Love it! - Just one addition would be great: soft lounge music, just to take away some of the chatting noise.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 SAMIR R. 3 years ago on Google
    Indoor , outdoor and roof bar, excellent decoration, hi ceiling, good service, hi quality food, still same old prices, we enjoyed
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kevin M. 1 year ago on Google • 120 reviews
    After so many years, I came back for a night out. They have changed the bar side, added hanging balconies alongside some renovation. Ambiance is still nice, staff is friendly and professional. Overall had an amazing experience like the good old days. Thank you Centrale Team 🙏🏻 Ps: the have a few Vegan 🌱 options on the menu

  • 1/5 Suzanne J. 2 months ago on Google • 34 reviews New
    Try losing something there. They stop answering the phone. I lost my earring: sent them 2 pics 19 mins apart one with and one without. I’ve been to the toilet in these 19 mins. And yet they say they didn’t find it. And then stopped taking my calls. How decent

  • 5/5 K M. 5 months ago on Google • 24 reviews
    Centrale for 22/23 years has consistently been a haven of class and timeless elegance. The staff are amazing, the food is always good and their bartenders can make any cocktail that you can think of. I’m always in awe of the slick process of how well trained the staff are and how pleasant and kind with open smiles. It’s one of my most favourite places and I only ever eat at the bar upstairs. It’s a must for anyone coming to Beirut.

  • 4/5 Christo H. 5 years ago on Google
    A nice and cozy place in Downtown. Great choice for a lunch break for employees in azariyeh buildings. I recommend you to try Chicken buffalo salad, chicken alfredo pasta and Steak Sandwich.

  • 4/5 Bernard M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food, very nice atmosphere, outdoor cooling in the summer. Super place but somewhat expensive.

  • 5/5 Tara R. 4 years ago on Google
    Very unique- pipe bar👏 French food. Expensive.

  • 5/5 Mikel H. 4 years ago on Google
    Love it.

  • 5/5 Peter K. G. 4 years ago on Google
    Pleasant cool place, tasty nice food, & good atmosphere.

  • 5/5 sana b. 4 years ago on Google
    Exellent

  • 5/5 Elie M. 4 years ago on Google
    Super delicious food and great Chateau Ksara wines👍🍷

  • 5/5 Joëlle F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good and fine cuisine (Original) Tres bon et cuisine raffinée

  • 4/5 Jad Haj C. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place for food and drinks, since you're there it's better if you're seated outdoor at one of these large lounge tables with a group of friends. The place is a bit pricey, but you'll be receiving a great service and experience for it. Best to go there during the summer. On another note, getting to the place you will notice many architectural designs. Even the place has its own twist. Check its roof when you're there and you'll know what I'm talking about :)

  • 4/5 Wadad L. 1 year ago on Google
    The place is very nice and the decoration is light and classy. The service is professional and swift. The staff is knowledgeable about the menu and ingredients. The portions are ok taking into consideration that it is a fine dining style food. The presentation of food is nice and creative. Food is tasty to mention the Carpaccio, Filet de Boeuf and Cheese Cake.

  • 4/5 nada h. 5 years ago on Google
    This is a very fancy place for fine dining. The plates are exceptional with addictive tastes! The rooftop bar is made with a very creative idea, but to be visited during spring / summer rather than winter, as it is super freezing up there with its top being open. The music though should be changed to something more commercial / fun so the night lasts for a bit longer.

  • 4/5 Houssain A. 3 years ago on Google
    Weird menu, good food ans drinks.. chill place, best for a date👍

  • 2/5 Matthew B. 2 years ago on Google
    Place looks nice, but the service is so slow...don't expect to get served before the onset of the next ice age

  • 5/5 Elie S. 5 years ago on Google
    Cool atmosphere, good service and prices are normal.

  • 5/5 Noel A. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice please with delicious food, good music and reasonable prices.

  • 1/5 Marco F. 2 years ago on Google
    Laud place full of annoying rich people. I would have give couple of stars more for some good dj night if I was not living in the neighbourhood and forced to listen their party till late. Very unrespectful. Very Beirut.

  • 5/5 Joe Braham C. 1 year ago on Google
    Service is excellent, food is excellent. I highly recommend the fois gras. The place is very cozy and good for dating or business meetings.

  • 5/5 Sandy L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Centrale is my favorite ptt corner in Beirut. Gourmet cuisine not to be missed. I love their special homemade salmon tartare. In addition, they have a good choice of wine. My favorite with the tartare is Torres, Spanish red wine. The two go well together. Their dessert is a real treat also. And if you only want to drink glasses, visit their bar. It was SUPER nice as atmosphere and decor. (Original) Centrale c’est mon ptt coin préféré à Beyrouth. Cuisine gastronomique à ne pas rater. J’adore leur tartare saumon spécial maison. En plus, ils ont un bon choix de vin. Mon préféré avec le tartare c’est le Torres, vin rouge espagnol. Les deux se marient super bien. Leur dessert est un vrai régal également. Et si vous voulez uniquement boire des verres, visitez leur bar. C’est SUPER sympa comme ambiance et déco.

  • 5/5 wissam j. 4 years ago on Google
    Best bar, best barmen in Lebanon, excellent food with a very good wine list, and one of the most impressively designed restaurants in the WORLD

  • 5/5 bousleh 3. 4 years ago on Google
    Architecturally, one of the most impressive bars in the world!! Excellent food and impeccable service, with a good wine list!!!

  • 4/5 Adrian M. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice and lovely place. The service was fast and staff very friendly and helpful. Prices are higher than the average Beirut restaurants however.

  • 5/5 Crazy F. 5 years ago on Google
    A must try. One of the most elegant restaurants in town. I went their with a group of friends and we are definitely coming back. Great ambience, and very professional staff. I tried the burrata and it was out of this world. The interior design of the place adds to the whole experience.

  • 5/5 Rabih A. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the best pubs in Lebanon Do not miss it when u are in lebanon Bartenders so welcoming, pro, and will make you the best cocktails

  • 5/5 Nabil B. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent food and amazing services. Good fine dining location in Lebanon. Remains an excellent place and maintains its standards.

  • 5/5 Fouad H. 4 years ago on Google
    The spot for post dinner date night type location. It is intimate, classy, and the type pf place where you can enjoy a beverage and have a conversation without screaming your lungs out. We sat at the bar upstairs. Unique architecture and definitely worth trying.

  • 5/5 Sherine E. 4 years ago on Google
    Flawless cocktails and food. It’s my favourite hangout spot in winter (at the bar in the vault), basically a second home.

  • 5/5 fadi L. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent & Tasty food :)

  • 5/5 Hassan J. 3 years ago on Google
    Super romantic. The food is super delicious. Must try...

  • 2/5 Christophe Abou H. 4 years ago on Google
    Was so disappointed by this well known and rated place. The indoor decoration is great (designed by Architect Bernard Khoury) but the outdoor garden is cheap, the tables and chairs do not match the high end profile of the restaurant. To add: Unprofessional Tables are 1m apart Music too low, all you can hear are people talking Waiter talks to me like I'm his bro We waited 10 minutes for the menu The food was removed before asking if we were done No decoration in the "Garden" you feel that is was an afterthought We waited 1h hour for the main course which came at a room temperature. Overall not visiting again

  • 5/5 Gilbert M. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely place

  • 5/5 elias n. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Amazayyy (Original) Amazayyy

  • 3/5 Doreen F. 4 years ago on Google
    Service and music were terrible on New year's

  • 5/5 Rima Y. 5 years ago on Google
    Recommend bar upper floor

  • 5/5 kaz b. 4 years ago on Google
    unique space

  • 5/5 Romain G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Class (Original) La classe

  • 2/5 Dib C. 4 years ago on Google
    Too tight for wedding dinner.it is for people that have lot of money to spend.

  • 3/5 Raad E. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 5/5 Christelle Barakat R. 4 years ago on Google
    Love the place and the staff

  • 4/5 Lea L. 4 years ago on Google
    Too much smoke 🚬

  • 2/5 Dasha Z. 4 years ago on Google
    Tiny portions, overpriced, average food

  • 4/5 Hossam S. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice food if you like french kitchen

  • 5/5 foufete 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing food very nice music very flexible staff they let trying to make my drink the way I like it one of my favorite

  • 5/5 Hoda E. 4 years ago on Google
    Great ambiance, very good service and refreshing food and drinks.

  • 5/5 Hind R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I laugh at the entree where you croissant in a small wood and take you chaleureux quelques non agréables et l retrouve in a terrace that is distinguished for simplicity and I am chic. From refined dishes, an excellent service and a bar where you can enjoy the relaxing atmosphere. (Original) Rien que l entrée on se croirait dans un petit bois avenant et chaleureux quelques pas agréables et l on se retrouve dans une terrasse qui se distingue par sa simplicité et son chic . Des plats raffinés , un service excellent et un bar accueillant d où l ambiance détendue et pétillante à la fois.

  • 4/5 Manar K. 4 years ago on Google
    Good choice for romantic dinner

  • 5/5 Ron K. 4 years ago on Google
    Love the place. I always start my bar hopping here. Open for all seasons.

  • 5/5 Scott M. 4 years ago on Google
    Impressed by the design, food, drink, music and most of all the staff at this beautiful and sophisticated spot. Beirut at its best!

  • 4/5 my hotels c. 2 years ago on Google • 1 review
    Perfect ornamental and a great culinary experience! Its interior which was designed by architect Bernard Khoury, is an experience itself. The restaurant on the main floor is reminiscent of a waiting lounge at a futuristic train station, with wood and leather chairs that might just as well be found in the cabins of a Venice-Simplon-Orient-Express train! We definitely enjoyed our time and the team was very professional, and always checked on us. The food was very presentable and delicious. keep this extensive wine cellar in Beirut on your list if you are looking for a great fine dining experience in the heart of Beirut, Lebanon
    2 people found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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