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Barbar

Restaurant Fast food restaurant Bakery

One of the Most Revieweds in Ras Beirut


Address

Hamra - PIccadilly Street, Lebanon

Website

www.eatbarbar.com

Contact

+961 1 753 330

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (5.5K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: shawarma (16) good (16) sandwiches (12) sandwich (11) Beirut (10) falafel (10) chicken (9) clean (9) service (8) restaurant (8)
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  • 5/5 Azhin H. H. 6 months ago on Google
    Food is incredibly amazing Best falafl ever! After Baghdad's one sure! Everything is tasty Not fancy place! It's for average and poor ppl Price is affordable to cheap! The service is fast! The only comment is that it's noisy! Yet the food taste majes u forget the noise 😇 Ofc ofc ofc it'll be my main place of food next time 😍 Too grateful for trying it ...
    11 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mira A. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious street food restaurant. It literarily has everything you can think of, from shawarma, tawouk, burgers, sandwiches, pizza, furn, dessert, bouza, fruits and so on. You can either eat on the streets or sit in the restaurant. Service was great, however, prices are relatively higher than similar places
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mohga T. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice food. I tried the chicken shawarma and the sandwich is being served with fries inside the sandwich. I also tried the vine leaves and sambosk. I liked the food and the prices were good. Then tried the ice cream but it was so normal, nothing special about it.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karin N. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious Avocado and ashta with honey !! I recommend . Fresh ingredients and perfect combination . I paid 140 000 LL for 1 cup (4th of August 2022)
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ángel Pérez G. 2 years ago on Google
    I am gonna miss this place so much, amazing food, great shawarma, the best fresh juices. I used to go for juice 2-3 times a day... the staff greets me even in the street, really nice people. Good prices and for some reason i never found the place closed.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 faek a. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the famous restaurants in Beirut. Tasty food and good price. Must try shawerma and falafel as they are the best. 😋👌🏽
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rami D. 1 year ago on Google
    If you want enjoy traditional food with good service probably best choice in Beirut!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 hleiss 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best places for sandwishes and evening cravings as the place is open 24h/7. All sandwishes are delicious but the place is particularly famous for its shawarma and francisco sandwiches. Highly recommended!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mustafa A. 7 months ago on Google
    To any body visit Lebanon you have to try this place! Tis one of the best restaurants in Lebanon Its cheap with high quality and quantity food Yes they will full up you plate with food & appetizers 😂 Super friendly staff Its kind of traditional restaurant so its not easy to find a seat or clean table, thats why i gave 3 stars for the Atmosphere But the food & service worth the 5 stars for sure Will try more options in their menu and will update the review
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hk H. 1 year ago on Google
    Daily plates are bit expensive but good, sandwiches are ok, too heavy on the mayo. Make sure you say hi to Abu 3abdo, the restaurant's cat manager 😻
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dr.Mohamed E. 1 year ago on Google
    Recommended highly .. delicious food .. I recommend lahme baajine and meat shawermah .. also francisco sandwich is a must .. lastly their ice cream “Booza” is fantastic
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chloé L. 9 months ago on Google
    Un très bon endroit pour prendre un sandwich aux falafels à emporter ! L’équipe est gentille et les sandwichs sont très bons et coûtent moins de 3€. Je recommande !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 NJM 5 months ago on Google
    Was planning a 5-star review of Barbar after a long absence, but this time: A total miss, zero star. Shawarma is a dish that requires a steady stream of customers to remain freshly grilled with good management of the grill at slow times. Attitude to hygene also failed miserably with the wash basin wash water. Both chicken and meat shawarma were overcooked and dry. Taratour was thick and stale even though the place was full in late afternoon. Still, 2-star material up to then would have been fair. The zero star was earned when washing one's mouth with washbasin water, which was salty/brakish from some deep well? In Beirut infrastructure?? After a meal, you would trust a restaurant, at least with the wash basin water supply that you would put in your mouth would be hygienicly clean. This was beyond irresponsible and quite disgusting for customers trusting Barbar"s quality and hygiene. Shame to lose what we thought was an icon in the area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Inês M. 7 months ago on Google
    Great place to experience real Lebanese food. Every dish tried was delicious
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rayah A. 4 months ago on Google
    I ate there 2 days in a row. the falafel was not fresh and was served cold. The shawerma plate however was spectacular and filling. Prices are 5 dollars for the falafel and 12 dollars for the shawerma plate
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Reber J. 2 years ago on Google
    if you wanna get full go there! lovely food and an innovative way to present... really liked the diversity of menu
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nancy H. 2 years ago on Google
    ** Beirut most popular shawerma ** My very first meal in beirut, the staff were very friendly, nice and wellcoming , also working very hard. The food was good, clean but the shawerma si,e is kinda smaller than the ones I used to have. Still open after midnight a must go. Prices on june'21 : chicken shawerma 18k Big fries dish : 22k Pepsi: 7k
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Rudy S. 5 years ago on Google
    Barbar oovely fast lebanese food. Quick bite for a quick drive in. Barbar is Located in hamra and spears. High quality food with a fair price.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashti S. 2 years ago on Google
    Number one falafel

  • 5/5 Bilal I. 2 years ago on Google
    My favourite place when i visit beirut.. tasty sandwiches

  • 4/5 Zeina N. 4 years ago on Google
    Its our usual after drink spot whenever we are craving a good Francesco sandwich and chicken shawarma fulled with good garlic spread ( my favorites). Prices are fair , they have free parking and its the ultimate street food experience at midnight or any time of the day ...

  • 4/5 Ahmed S. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved the shawarma sandwich, grape leaves were good, the hummus with meat was good too as it was tender. The fattouch salad wasn’t’ that great as it was basically a green salad with lemon juice, and vinegar added to it and missing the pomegranate syrup. The sitting atmosphere is more like a fast food than a restaurant. They have lots of variety to choose from.

  • 5/5 Roy A. 2 years ago on Google
    All time favorite Francisco sandwich. Delicious sandwiches Fast service and clean

  • 5/5 Islam D. 2 years ago on Google
    Best Shawerma ever!! The main place I miss in Beirut.

  • 4/5 Khaled A. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best places to have a Lebanese falafel sandwiches It's well made Stuff are very friendly And prices are fair however they change everyday due to the change of the us dollar prices Amazing falafel

  • 5/5 Sena Nur M. 11 months ago on Google
    best falafel in beirut. definetely better than sayhoun.

  • 5/5 Fabian N. 1 year ago on Google
    The best chicken shawarma in Beirut! Amazing taste! I have heard of this place by a few friends and it didn't disappoint me! Only thing is that the shawarmas are a bit small and cost around $4 each.

  • 5/5 micheline s. 2 years ago on Google
    Very delicious la7m b3ajine and soujouk with cheese.... yummyyyyyy

  • 5/5 Labib H. 5 months ago on Google
    Stick with beef shawarma, meat and zaatar pies, awesome stuff. Falafel: Meh

  • 5/5 Nazar A. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic falafel and shawarma Very good customer service All the best

  • 5/5 A H. 3 years ago on Google
    I can’t talk enough about this place, literally every single thing in the menu is 10/10

  • 5/5 Mohamed Badaoui N. 4 years ago on Google
    Great tasting falafel. Crispy and crunchy made on the spot into amazing sandwiches. Must try if you're visiting Beirut.

  • 5/5 Akinbo A. 8 months ago on Google
    Need a bite to eat late at night? This is the place for you. Shawarmas $5, chips, etc. it’s really good so there can be a bit of a wait, but it’s worth it.

  • 5/5 Gully S. 2 years ago on Google
    We ate here everyday on our trip. Extensive menu and the place is very clean and staff very helpful. They have about 3 branches all next to each other selling various foods including traditional foods.

  • 5/5 Valeria L. 2 years ago on Google
    Very easy going restaurant in the heart of Beirut, I tried it as it was recommended by a Lebanese friend. The food is really nice and the price is really good! I had a very nice lunch, the stuff is so friendly! Definitely you should stop there if you are in the area :)

  • 5/5 Al M. 5 years ago on Google
    Just try everything. Best snack in all Lebanon.

  • 4/5 Richard 4 years ago on Google
    Chain restaurant good for takeaway middle eastern food. It's open until very late. Simply pay at the cash register and give your receipt to the cooks.

  • 4/5 Rudy F. 6 years ago on Google
    Good place to have a quick bite. Was very cheap with good quality, became expensive with same quality and smaller portions. Always busy with people stopping for a quick bite, they have a customers parking facing the place for free In case police patrols forbid people to park in front.

  • 5/5 PGV 8 months ago on Google
    The shawarma is just delicious. The chicken is so juicy and the beef is cooked with herbs. It comes with salad, chips, sauce. The service was very fast. The place is fairly clean. Top!

  • 5/5 Sherif K. 7 months ago on Google
    July 2023: in here in this country to try to find best shawarma. This my first stop on their reputation. Beef shawarma was samll but meat tender tahini decidant. I can say it's the best one I have tried but it's guaranteed to be up with the top 10. Place is clean an staff is friendly. They are 3 stores in the intersection serving different foods. Next is the cold cuts sandwiches one across from this one

  • 5/5 Talyne K. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best places for casual food in Beirut. I've been a loyal fan since 2019 maybe? And as a result I've tried most of their stuff, which have surprisingly been very consistent. My absolute favorite is the Philadelphia sandwich; seriously, as a person living abroad, I think about this sandwich all the time. One of the only foods I would ever give a solid 10/10. I also think their lahm b3ajin is wonderful, and all chicken sandwiches as well. Their prices are fair but I believe they price according to the market rate, so it might be a bit more expensive than other places. The food will never disappoint though.

  • 5/5 Mohamad K. 2 years ago on Google
    I love this restaurant. No matter the prices are high, but every time i order the Fahita sandwiches. One of my best. Quality of food are always the same.

  • 5/5 eLie S. 2 years ago on Google
    For a fast food place that specializes in subs ,Barbar Restaurant produces all kind of pretty sample. Very clean and they actually looked very delicious!! Very tasty especially the chicken sub and the crab

  • 5/5 Chadi B. 2 years ago on Google
    Highly recommended. The lahme baajine is a must try, one of the best shawarmas in Lebanon, and good cocktails. very fast service, the staff is very friendly and hospitable.

  • 3/5 Ibrahim J. 2 years ago on Google
    Fast service and delicious food yet a little bit pricey, the interior is very simple, food is served in stainless steel trays and toilets are not clean ... Could work more the interior.

  • 5/5 Reslan A. 4 years ago on Google
    Barbar sandwiches dont miss it

  • 4/5 Mohammed C. 2 years ago on Google
    The famous Barbar Restaurant and Snack. I tried it after recommendations from food bloggers and instagram posts. The place is located ag the Center of Al Hamra, a very populated area and dense in Traffic. So you have to plan where you want to park your car if you are driving. Barbar has couple of shops on the same street, each specialized in a food concept. One shop of Shawarma and grill sandwiches, one shop for bakeries, one for snacks, and one for fresh juices. I tried the shawarma, Lahm Baajin, and Francisco Sandwich. The chicken shawarma is very deilcious but the sandwich size is very small (and the price is high compared to the size). The francisco sandwich is also tasty and can be considered as comfort food. However, to be honest, the Lahm Baajin was below my expectation. In general, recommended to try!

  • 5/5 Maria I. 2 years ago on Google
    One of our favorite places in Beirut. Portions are big and delicious. You should definitely try the shawarma and falafel.

  • 1/5 Mireille M. 2 years ago on Google
    A lot of people in our group had stomach bugs and vomited more than once. Bad experience. Had way higher expectations than this so disappointed.


Call +961 1 753 330 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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