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Sarah Tarhini

These 7 Festive Restaurants Will Put You In Holiday Spirit

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, so here are seven restaurants where you can eat, drink, and be merry this season.

1. Tallet Nasr – Bikfaya

Encircled by pine trees in the scenic town of Bikfaya, Tallet Nasr perfectly captures the holiday spirit. You can taste the best mezza in town while enjoying a festive Lebanese dinner around the fireplace.

2. Bavaglino – Sursock, Beirut

Located at the very top of St. Nicolas stairs, Bavaglino is lit up like a Christmas tree for the holidays. This Italian restaurant will charm you with its joyous ambiance and delectable dinners featuring cannelloni, pizzas, spaghetti, pastas, and some more!

3. La Villa 1920 – Badaro

La Villa is the perfect place to celebrate the most wine-derful time of year. They use the finest ingredients for your Christmas dinner of ravioli, tortellini, and truffle pizza, paired with a glass of wine for maximum enjoyment. As for the decorations, they hit the mark and will put you in the festive mood!

4. Beit Kanz – Sursock

A café, an artisanal boutique, and a Christmas wonderland make up this cultural hub. Beit Kanz is a renovated Beiruti home that serves culinary delights and revives traditional craftsmanship made by underprivileged families around Lebanon. You can give back to the community by attending their Christmas Fair and purchasing their exquisite products, a gift that impacts lives!

5. The Gathering – Faqra

This spot welcomes guests with a cozy fireplace, Christmas-y atmosphere, an open kitchen, and a terrace with a snowy view. Grilled meats, aromatic stews, fresh salads, and friké will quickly make it to the list of your favorites as well.

6. Yasamin – Batroun

Tucked away in one of the most festive locations in Lebanon, head to Yasamin restaurant in Batroun for some fine Mediterranean cuisine. This space boasts a beautiful garden, vaulted windows, and all the homey Christmas feels.

7. Unicorn Coffee House – Brummana

Trust us, this coffee house is bound to put you in the festive mood (even if you’re a Grinch). They have their own Christmas market with local artisans and homey Christmas decorations. Their nutty cappuccino is exactly what you need when it’s raining outside, and the marshmallow toppings are as good as it gets.

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