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Lebanese

Sahtein operates in the former home of The Argyle.
13.5/20

Sahtein’s food is made to luxuriate over, but its dining room still lacks one thing

In the age of the two-hour turnaround, this beautiful new venue lets you linger. But something’s missing from this landmark site.

  • Myffy Rigby
Breakfast board loaded with fried eggs, ful medames, zaatar manoush, labneh, cold-cuts, assorted pickles, fresh vegies and village cheeses.
14/20

Merrylands’ hot brunch spot serves a breakfast board loaded with the lot

Kabul House is still hugely popular, but young families and Zoomers are flocking to impressive modern Middle Eastern restaurant Iftar.

  • Callan Boys
Lamb naye balls coated with sesame seeds, crushed pistachio and dried rose petals.
14/20

Sama at Grandview Hotel

Levantine dreams brought to life at the back of an old pub.

Hummus with diced lamb.

Eat Lebanese

Lebanese food that tastes like it’s straight from a family kitchen.

  • Bianca Hrovat
Lamb naye balls coated with sesame seeds, crushed pistachio and dried rose petals.
14/20

Discover a modern Middle Eastern restaurant tucked inside a grand old suburban pub

Head to the carpark at the back of the three-storey 1888 landmark and look for the pink neon sign that says “Sama”.

  • Dani Valent
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Patisserie Du Liban

Find Lebanese sweets and European treats at this Arncliffe patisserie.

  • Lee Tran Lam

Cedar Take Away

A local secret for kebabs, salads and fluffy, herb-strewn falafel.

  • Erina Starkey
Abraham Zailaa is the third generation owner-chef at Fatima’s Lebanese Restaurant.

‘We’re coming back’: The future of Abdul’s, Fatima’s and Sydney’s original Little Lebanon

For the first time, third-generation owner-chef of Abdul’s Lebanese Restaurant reveals reason behind the shock closure.

  • Bianca Hrovat
Spiced lamb cigars and chilli snapper with dips and salad.
13/20

Teta Mona

Budget-friendly banquets and BYO.

Bekka in Moonee Ponds.
14/20

Bekka

Family favourite where abundance abounds.