Bardo lounge and restaurant opened in 2006 and has managed since to make a name for itself as a great food spot and a wild party place. Here, you can gossip your day away over a delicious coffee, dine from their Mediter-Asian menu or drink and dance till the wee hours of the morning. This place manages to have it all.
Quietly tucked away in a green alleyway off of busy Hamra Street, Bardo’s unassuming entrance opens unto a tastefully designed space. Mixing between modern minimalist design and a tile and wood Beiruti heritage look, the feel of the restaurant is elegant and laid-back. A beautiful stone wall and massive soft light globes help give the restaurant a very trendy look, without being over imposing on the whole; a rare treat nowadays.
When Beirut.com visited Bardo in June 2011:
“The menu is a very intriguing mix between Mediterranean standards (chicken souvlaki) and Asian ones (teriyaki), with some fusion dishes in between. Prices are mid-range and health conscious. Vegetarian patrons would do well here. The drinks menu is extensive, although not as creative as one would hope. The wine menu, on the other hand, was a great mix of local and international bottles, with a great price range; there was something there for every taste and every budget.
We ordered a couple of starters and decided to share some mains and a couple of desserts. The “3 bruschettas” selection was a fun dish, consisting of 3 separate bowls of bruschetta toppings and some grilled pain de campagne , on the side. You made yourself your own bite-sized bruschettas and it was a very communal and delicious experience. The tandoori chicken skewers were grilled to perfection and served with a zesty mint yoghurt, a great addition to keep a lid on the spiciness of the chicken.
The mains, on the whole, were quite pleasant. The house burger with hand-cut fries was tasty but lacked creativity. The baked filo fish with sweet chili sauce, on the other hand, was a dish to dream about- crispy golden crust and a tender sea bass stuffing, all on a bed of Thai jasmine rice and drizzled with a home-made sweet chili sauce. It was an exceptional dish, sure to become a modern classic.
Rare are the places which still carry original desserts. Yet the tempura mango with matcha tea ice-cream was just that; soft and warm mango, dipped in a salty tempura batter and fried to perfection. The orange dark-chocolate soufflé was a delight of bitter orange and melting warm chocolate cake. We were very pleased with all the dishes and I am glad to note that we did not have to wait long for any of our courses, despite the rush of dinners.
Our desserts arrived as the music was starting to pick-up. The uniformed barmen were already speed shacking cocktails and rushing to fill the drinks while the patrons were beginning to gyrate in their seats. Although we did not stay to see the lights dim and the tables fill up with dancers, something tells us we will be back and this time, better prepared for a longer night out. “
Addresses and Contacts
-
Mexico Street Clemenceau Tel.: +9611340060
Mob.: +96170160060
Comments See All
Great food, great music, great mood and great people. Staff and specially the manager are awesome. Keep on :)
Walid L. on Mar 29, 2013 via foursquareBreakfast, French toast with bacon.
Law T. on May 15, 2012 via foursquareIlly coffee.
Law T. on May 15, 2012 via foursquare