"The most beautiful table in Beirut: Liza's restored palace turns refined Lebanese cooking into pure occasion dining."
About Liza
Liza opened in Achrafieh in November 2013 as restaurateurs Liza and Ziad Asseily's first venture in their native Lebanon, following the original Liza they launched in Paris in 2005. It occupies the upper floor of a restored 19th-century palace, a 500-square-metre warren of patterned tile, hand-painted ceilings and bold contemporary colour. The World's 50 Best names it a Discovery for good reason.
It belongs in any conversation about Beirut's grandest tables next to Em Sherif and the Armenian institution Mayrig.
The Kitchen
Liza Asseily's ambition is Lebanese cooking "fresh, light and generous." The kitchen's standouts are a delicate beef manti — small dumplings under garlic yoghurt — and sea bass laid over black rice with sweet, caramelised onions. Mezze arrive in colour-saturated profusion, and a Sunday brunch buffet draws the whole neighbourhood. Reckon on roughly $45–65 a head à la carte, more with the set menus.
The Room
The room is the headline: salons painted in deep greens and pinks, a generous terrace, and the bones of a palace throughout. It is dressy without being stiff, and built for an evening you want to remember. Few rooms in the city photograph — or feel — quite like it.
Not for
Not for a quick, budget mezze stop — this is destination dining with prices and a dress code to match the palace setting.
Frequently Asked
What kind of food does Liza Beirut serve?
Contemporary Lebanese cooking — refined mezze, beef manti under garlic yoghurt, and sea bass on black rice — described by owner Liza Asseily as fresh, light and generous.
Where is Liza in Beirut?
Liza is on Doumani Street in the upmarket Achrafieh district, set inside the restored upper floor of a 19th-century palace.
How much is dinner at Liza?
Expect roughly $45–65 per person à la carte; set and seasonal menus run higher. It sits above the average Beirut Lebanese restaurant in price.
Is Liza Beirut related to Liza Paris?
Yes — Liza and Ziad Asseily opened the original Liza in Paris in 2005 and opened their first Lebanese outpost in Beirut in November 2013.
Do I need to book Liza Beirut?
Booking is essential, particularly for the terrace and for Sunday brunch. Reserve through the website and confirm by phone.
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One of Beirut's prettiest rooms — book the terrace and confirm by phone.
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Practical Information
AddressDoumani Street, Achrafieh, Beirut
NeighbourhoodAchrafieh
CuisineContemporary Lebanese
PriceAbout $45–65 per person
Dress CodeSmart elegant
SeatingPalace dining rooms & terrace
ReservationEssential
