The humble donkey would be happy to be associated with Maryool. A cozy and charming place located on the narrow streets of Mar Mikhael, this restaurant is what can actually be called a hidden gem. The staff is young and friendly, while simultaneously being professional and efficient. I really think that they are key to the whole experience at this eatery. I loved how comfortable I felt there. The food is authentic with a unique twist, and this is mirrored in the presentation as well. Their menu consists of a daily meal section, in addition to their platters served in lovely small bowls. This enables you to taste a wide variety of flavors as you take bites from one dish to the next. We ordered the Hendbeh & Kale, Hummus with Chorizo, Zaalook, Scotch Egg, Maryool Musakhan Taco, and Kebbet Mosul. We also wanted the Fatayer, but unfortunately it was unavailable. Add a squeeze of lemon to the Hendbeh & Kale, and it is like placing the cherry on top; it tastes great. I really liked the Hummus, and the Scotch Egg was so tasty with the soft boiled egg’s runny yolk oozing down over the outer crispy kebbe shell. The Musakhan Taco was flavorful, yet it was a bit salty. However, the Kebbet Mosul was delicious; the herb filling complemented the thin flattened kebbe perfectly. For dessert, we had all of the three present on the menu, namely the Maamoul Bi Jebne, the Kneffe, and the Tamriyye. For me, they were all equally good. The Maamoul Bi Jebne was an interesting take on the regular maamoul, and I enjoyed nibbling on it. Although the salty dishes mostly overshadowed the sweet ones in taste and flavor, I felt that I had eaten a hearty and wholesome dinner. I left with a warm feeling inside and I was happy that I had tried Maryool. I will definitely be back.

Hands down to the best waiters/staff we’ve come across during our visit to Beirut .We had an Exceptional service although we came by the closing time. They serve a modern Lebanese food. I liked everything we’ve ordered 10/10 especially the Chicken tacos very delicious, it’s a must 😋👌🏻

Great discovery for refined Lebanese cuisine. You can’t go wrong with any dish they offer; everything we’ve tasted was delicious.

Small restaurant with great dishes and a very good taste to all of them. We ordered some Lebanese classics and the chicken tacos which were my favourite. Absolute amazing chicken. The recommended wine was good and served not too cold (as most the times in Lebanon). The waiters were super nice (Two of them also spoke fluent German).

My current favourite restaurant in Beirut. The food is fresh, inventive and absolutely delicious. The current stand out for me are the cauliflower Tacos. Their vegan and vegetarian selection is great! It is a bit pricy and portions are medium to small, but that is fair for such high quality food.

Amazing place! Recommended

Very nice people and good food. The wine was not ok.

Good Lebanese food with a twist. Casual dining and laid back setup. Recommended! Hommos portobello is super!

Excellent restaurant, tried about 8 different dishes, all fresh, appealing and very tasty. We feel the owners are passionate about food here and staff is super friendly. Their Knefeh is to die for. Definitely one of the best food experiences in Beirut.

Everything about this place spells good taste. From the carefully curated menu (with fusion items that are not going to raise any eyebrows) to the simple, comfortable, low key space design and cutlery; to the thoughtful staff. Highly recommended for vegans and those who like food that actually has a flavor. Venue is small so you will be able to enjoy your meal without delay at a quite atmosphere.