Limonare: a Hidden Garden Escape You’ll Want to Gatekeep in Lebanon
Sometimes, we don’t feel like driving 2 hours to find a quaint garden escape, and that’s okay. This one is tucked away in Horsh Tabet, and it feels like a little pocket of calm right in the city.
Though not entirely new to the scene, Limonare is a vibrant lemon-themed spot that’s perfect for a sunny spring day, especially when you’re looking for something easygoing without leaving the city. The name itself plays into that citrusy concept, but it also has a cheekier layer to it, coming from the Italian slang “limonare,” which means to kiss.
What’s on the menu?
Limonare sits in that sweet spot between comfort and freshness. The menu leans into modern Italian-Mediterranean, with familiar dishes that feel slightly more playful and a bit more refined than your usual casual Italian spot.
You’ll find Neapolitan-style pizzas, handmade pastas, and Mediterranean bites built around ingredients like burrata, basil, truffle, and citrus. There’s a clear effort to keep things rich but balanced, with lighter, brighter notes cutting through heavier flavours.
The pasta section is where things stand out most, with dishes like seafood linguine and mafaldine with beef tenderloin. One of the highlights is their gnocchetti with beef meatballs, pecorino, and lemon zest, which quietly ties back to the name without feeling forced.
Perfect for…
This spot is great for sunny days, family lunches, and casual chic outings with friends on weekends. It has an unfussy feel where you can settle in for a slow meal while surrounded by trees. It makes you feel like you’ve slipped into a greener, quieter pocket of the city.
📍 Location
Horsh Tabet, near Kaffeine
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⏰ Opening Hours
Daily from 12 PM until 12 AM
📞 Contact
+961 76 728 444
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