BEIRUT

Fine Lebanese Cuisine

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Authentic flavors of Lebanon • Est. 1989

📞 0221 2581539 📍 Buttermarkt 3, 50667 Cologne

Welcome

Welcome to the World of Lebanese Delicacies!

At our restaurant "Beirut", we bring you the essence of Lebanon with our authentic dishes, fine wines, and enchanting music – all set in a cozy atmosphere right in the heart of Cologne's old town.

Enjoy our special charcoal-grilled dishes, prepared in true Lebanese style.

We also offer a variety of Lebanese snacks and delicacies for takeout.

Set Menus Soups & Salads Cold Mezze Hot Mezze Main Dishes From the Grill Side Dishes Desserts Beverages Wine Arak Sandwiches

OUR SPECIAL MENUS

Traditional Lebanese Tasting Experiences

1. MEZZE BAALBECK مازة بعلبك

This exotic menu is undoubtedly the specialty of Lebanon, and it is our best recommendation to ease you into Lebanese cuisine. Warm flatbread and a large refreshment platter with crisp and fresh salad are served with this menu.

COLD APPETIZERS

  • HOMMOS حمص
    Cooked chickpeas, puréed with sesame paste, olive oil, and lemon juice.
  • BABA GHANNOUJ بابا غنوج
    Grilled eggplants, puréed with sesame paste, olive oil, and lemon juice.
  • LABNEH BIL THOUM لبنه بالثوم
    Homemade cream cheese with garlic and mint.
  • TABBOULEH تبولة
    Finely chopped parsley, tomatoes, and onions with bulgur, mint, olive oil, and lemon juice.
  • DAOUD BASHA داود باشا
    Meatballs with onions and parsley, baked in tomato sauce.
  • SALATA LUBNANIYEH سلطة لبنانية
    Langasata, tomatoes, cucumbers, mint, onions, and lettuce, dressed with olive oil and lemon juice.
  • TAJEN طاجن
    Fine sesame paste mixed with paprika, onions, lemon juice, and garlic.

WARM APPETIZERS

  • KIBBEH كبة
    Lamb tartare balls mixed with bulgur, filled with minced lamb, onions, and pine nuts.
  • SAMBUSIK سمبوسك
    Fried dough filled with meat or cheese or chicken.
  • FATAYER BIL SABANECH فطاير بالسبانخ
    Fried dough filled with spinach.
  • FALAFEL فلافل
    Vegetarian patties made from beans, chickpeas, onions, and 17 oriental spices.
  • MAKALI مقالي
    Fried zucchini, eggplants, and potatoes with shallots.

MAIN DISHES

  • SHEESH TAOUK شيش طاووق
    Marinated chicken, grilled on charcoal.
  • KAFTA MISHWI كفتة مشوية
    Grilled minced meat skewers of lamb and beef.

DESSERTS

  • BAKLAVA بقلاوة
    Phyllo pastry filled with nuts.
For 2 persons or more .......... Per Person € 40,90
Lebanese mezze spread featuring multiple small dishes with traditional appetizers

2. MEZZE BEIRUT مازة بيروت

A magical menu that awakens the fairy-tale city of the Sultan from 1001 Nights. A recommendation for true connoisseurs and special occasions. Warm flatbread and a large refreshment platter with crisp and fresh salad are served with this menu.

COLD APPETIZERS

  • HOMMOS حمص
    Cooked chickpeas, puréed with sesame paste, olive oil, and lemon juice.
  • BABA GHANOUUJ بابا غنوج
    Grilled eggplants, puréed with sesame paste, olive oil, and lemon juice.
  • LABNEH BIL THOUM لبنه بالثوم
    Homemade cream cheese with garlic and mint.
  • TABBOULEH تبولة
    Finely chopped parsley, tomatoes, and onions with bulgur, mint, olive oil, and lemon juice.
  • WARAK INAB ورق عنب
    Grape leaves filled with rice, tomatoes, onions, and parsley.
  • MSA'AT BATINJÄN مسقعة باذنجان
    Eggplant casserole with fresh tomatoes, cooked chickpeas, and onions in tomato sauce.
  • SALATA LUBNANIYEH سلطة لبنانية
    Langasata, tomatoes, cucumbers, mint, onions, and lettuce, dressed with olive oil and lemon juice.
  • TAJEN طاجن
    Fine sesame paste mixed with paprika, onions, lemon juice, and garlic.

WARM APPETIZERS

  • KIBBEH كبة
    Lamb tartare balls mixed with bulgur, filled with minced lamb, onions, and pine nuts.
  • SAMBUSIK سمبوسك
    Fried dough filled with meat or cheese or chicken.
  • FATAYER BIL SABANECH فطاير بالسبانخ
    Fried dough filled with spinach.
  • FALAFEL فلافل
    Vegetarian patties made from beans, chickpeas, onions, and 17 oriental spices.
  • MAKALI مقالي
    Fried zucchini, eggplants, and potatoes with shallots.
  • RAKAK رقاق
    Phyllo dough roll with spicy sheep cheese.
  • SAUDET DAJAJ سودة دجاج
    Fried chicken liver with pomegranate syrup, garlic, and fresh tomatoes.

MAIN DISHES

  • SHEESH TAOUK شيش طاووق
    Marinated chicken, grilled on charcoal.
  • LAHME MISHWI لحم مشوي
    Minced lamb with onions and parsley in flatbread, crispy roasted on a charcoal fire.
  • KAFTA MISHWI كفتة مشوية
    Grilled minced meat skewers of lamb and beef.

DESSERTS

  • BAKLAVA بقلاوة
    Phyllo pastry filled with nuts.
  • MHALLABIYEH مهلبية
    Milk pudding with sugar syrup.
For 2 persons or more .......... Per Person € 46,90
Libanesisches Mezze-Arrangement mit mehreren kleinen Schälchen traditioneller Vorspeisen

SOUPS & SALADS
الشوربات والسلطات

Refreshing starters to begin your meal

SOUPS

10. Schorbat Khodar شوربة خضار

Lebanese vegetable soup.

€ 7,10

11. Schorbat Adas شوربة عدس

Lebanese lentil soup.

€ 7,10

12. Schorbat Dajaj شوربة دجاج

Lebanese chicken soup.

€ 7,10

SALADS

20. Tabbouleh تبولة

Finely chopped parsley, tomatoes, and onions with bulgur, mint, olive oil, and lemon juice.

€ 7,90

21. Salata Lubnaniyeh سلطة لبنانية

Lettuce salad, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions, and radishes with lemon juice and olive oil.

€ 9,90

22. Fattoush فتوش

Lettuce salad, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions, radishes, and roasted flatbread, dressed with lemon juice, olive oil, and oriental spices.

€ 10,90

23. Khiar Bil Laban خيار باللبن

Diced cucumbers in yogurt sauce with garlic and fresh mint.

€ 6,90

24. Salat Rocca سلطة روكا

Tomatoes with onions, lemon juice, olive oil, and oriental spices.

€ 11,90

25. Salatet Jibneh سلطة جبنة بيضاء

Lebanese farmer's salad with feta cheese and tomatoes.

€ 11,90

26. Salatet Eraydes سلطة قريدس

Shrimp with lettuce, tomatoes, radishes, and peppers.

€ 13,60

COLD MEZZE

مقبلات باردة

30. Hommos حمص

Cooked chickpeas, pureed with sesame paste, olive oil, and lemon juice.

€ 8,10

31. Baba Ghannouj بابا غنوج

Grilled eggplant, pureed with sesame paste, olive oil, and lemon juice.

€ 8,50

32. Labneh Bil Thoum لبنة بالثوم

Homemade cream cheese with garlic and mint.

€ 6,30

33. Shankleesh شنكليش

Diced goat cheese, finely seasoned with tomatoes and onions.

€ 8,70

34. Msa'at Batinjän مسقعة باذنجان

Eggplant casserole with fresh tomatoes, cooked chickpeas, and onions in tomato sauce.

€ 8,70

35. Warak Inab ورق عنب

Grape leaves filled with rice, tomatoes, onions, and parsley.

€ 8,70

36. Hindbeh هندبة

Cooked dandelion with roasted onions.

€ 9,40

37. Lubyeh Bil Zayt لوبية بالزيت

Cooked green beans, dressed with pureed tomatoes, onions, and olive oil.

€ 8,60

38. Tajen طاجن

Spicy sesame paste dressed with peppers, onions, lemon juice, and garlic.

€ 7,40

39. Kibbeh Nayyeh كبة نية

Fine lamb tartare mixed with bulgur, with pine nuts.

€ 13,60

40. Kafta Nayyeh كفته نية

Fine lamb tartare dressed with onions and parsley.

€ 13,60

41. Habra Nayyeh هبرة نية

Very fine lamb tartare with fresh mint.

€ 13,60

42. Moudardara مدردرة

Green lentils with basmati rice, roasted onions with olive oil.

€ 7,90
Lebanese mezze spread featuring multiple small dishes with traditional appetizers

HOT MEZZE

مقبلات ساخنة

50. Falafel فلافل

Vegetarian patties made from beans, chickpeas, onions, and 17 oriental spices.

€ 10,40

51. Hommos Bil Lahmeh حمص باللحمة

Cooked chickpeas, pureed with sesame paste, olive oil, and lemon juice, garnished with fried lamb pieces and pine nuts.

€ 12,30

52. Foul فول

Cooked brown beans with garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil.

€ 8,60

53. Sambusik Bil Lahmeh سمبوسك باللحمة

Pastry filled with minced lamb, onions, and pine nuts.

€ 8,00

54. Sambusik Bil Jibneh سمبوسك بالجبنة

Fried dough filled with feta cheese and mint.

€ 8,00

55. Sambusik Bil Dajaj سمبوسك بالدجاج

Fried dough filled with chicken.

€ 8,00

56. Fatayer Bil Sabanech فطاير بالسبانخ

Fried dough filled with spinach.

€ 8,00

57. Rkak رقاق

Puff pastry rolls filled with feta cheese.

€ 8,00

58. Kibbeh كبة أقراص

Lamb tartare balls mixed with bulgur, filled with minced lamb, onions, and pine nuts.

€ 9,10

59. Makanek مقانق

Finely spiced, homemade small lamb sausages.

€ 10,20

60. Sujouk سجق

Finely spiced, homemade lamb sausages with garlic.

€ 7,90

61. Kallajeh Bil Jibneh كالجة بالجبنة

Flatbread filled with cheese, crispy grilled on a charcoal fire.

€ 8,40

62. Batata Harra بطاطا حرة

Spicy Lebanese-style potatoes with fresh coriander in the pan.

€ 8,00

63. Jaweneh Mekliey ma3 Kouzbra جوانح دجاج مع كزبرة و ثوم

Fried chicken wings with fresh coriander and garlic.

€ 11,50

64. Arayes عرايس

Minced lamb with onions and parsley in flatbread, crispy roasted on a charcoal fire.

€ 10,70

65. Saudet Dajaj سودة دجا ج

Fried chicken liver with lemon juice and freshly squeezed garlic.

€ 9,00

66. Lsanat لسانات

Cooked lamb tongue with lemon juice and freshly squeezed garlic.

€ 11,30

67. Makali مقالي

Fried eggplant, cauliflower, and zucchini with sesame paste.

€ 9,60

68. Halloumi حلومي

Fried halloumi cheese with basil-garlic sauce.

€ 8,00
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HOUSE SPECIALTIES

75. Vegetarian Dish صحن نباتي

Mixed plate with various purely vegetarian dishes.

€ 17,80

76. Beirut Dish صحن بيروت

With 10 different appetizers.

€ 18,40
Lebanese mezze spread featuring multiple small dishes with traditional appetizers

MAIN DISHES

أطباق رئيسية

80. Shawerma Dajaj شاورما دجاج

Spicy marinated chicken, crispy grilled on a skewer, with garlic paste.

€ 18,40

81. Sharhat شرحات

Fried thin slices of lamb loin, in vegetable sauce with garlic and lemon.

€ 21,80

82. Taouk Bil Khodra طاؤوق بالخضرة

Spicy grilled chicken pieces, in vegetable sauce with garlic and lemon.

€ 18,90

83. Daoud Basha داؤود باشا

Meatballs with onions and parsley, baked in tomato sauce.

€ 16,60

84. Lubyeh لوبية

French beans with lamb goulash, onions and garlic, cooked in tomato sauce.

€ 16,60

85. Bamyeh بامية

Okra with lamb, onions and garlic, cooked in tomato sauce.

€ 18,40

86. Sheikh Elmehshi شيخ المحشي

Stuffed eggplant with minced lamb cooked in tomato sauce.

€ 21,80
Lebanese mezze spread featuring multiple small dishes with traditional appetizers

FROM THE GRILL
مشاوي

Served with toasted flatbread topped with tomato sauce, onions and parsley, served with a choice of chips or rice

88. Grilled Salmon Fillet سلمون مشوي

Grilled on a charcoal fire.

€ 22,00

89. veal لحم عجل صغير

Tender veal with onions, grilled on a charcoal fire.

€ 21,20

90. Lahem Mishwi لحم مشوي

Minced lamb with onions and parsley in flatbread, crispy roasted on a charcoal fire.

€ 21,80

91. Kastalata Mishweyeh كستالتة مشوية

Spicy marinated lamb ribs, crispy grilled on charcoal fire.

€ 22,00

92. Kafta Mishweyeh كفتة مشوية

Finely chopped and spiced lamb with parsley and onions, grilled on a charcoal fire.

€ 17,20

93. Kabab Koshkash كباب

Finely spiced minced lamb with onions and parsley, crispy grilled on a charcoal fire with oriental tomato sauce.

€ 17,90

94. Mishwi Mshakkal مشوي مشكل

Mixed grill platter with lamb, chicken, and beef skewers, grilled on a charcoal fire.

€ 25,30

95. Sheesh Taouk شيش طاؤوق

Marinated chicken skewer, crispy grilled on a charcoal fire, with garlic paste.

€ 18,90

96. Jawaneh Mishwiye جوانح مشوية

Spicy marinated chicken wings, grilled and served with garlic paste.

€ 16,50

97. Farouj Mishwi فروج مشوي

Half chicken, grilled crispy on charcoal fire.

€ 18,40

98. Ereidess قريدس

Marinated prawns, grilled, with side dishes.

€ 26,30

99. Grilled Dorade سمك فريدي

Fresh sea bass grilled to perfection over charcoal.

€ 26,30

SIDE DISHES

Perfect companions to your meal

100. Riz رز

Cooked rice with vermicelli noodles.

€ 4,30

101. Batata Mikleyeh بطاطا مقلية

Homemade fried potatoes.

€ 5,50

102. Thoum ثوم

Homemade garlic paste.

€ 3,30

103. Taratour طرطور

Sesame sauce.

€ 3,30

104. Khosh-khash خشخاش

Spicy tomato sauce.

€ 3,30

105. Kabies كبيس

Pickled vegetables.

€ 4,40

106. Foukharah Souteh فخارة سوتية

Mixed fresh vegetables.

€ 6,00
Libanesisches Mezze-Arrangement mit mehreren kleinen Schälchen traditioneller Vorspeisen

DESSERTS

حلويات

110. Baklawa Bil-Bunduq بقلاوة بالبندق

Filo pastry filled with hazelnuts.

€ 4,30 (1 Piece)

111. Mhallabeyeh مهلبية

Milk pudding with sugar syrup, rose water and nuts.

€ 4,20

112. Baklawa Bil-Louz بقلاوة باللوز

Filo pastry filled with almonds.

€ 2,50 (1 Piece)

113. Sh'aibiyat شعيبيات

Filo pastry filled with cream.

€ 3,30

114. Halaweh حالوة

Sweet sesame paste with vanilla, rose water, and pistachios.

€ 3,90

115. Glass noodles with pistachios

Traditional Lebanese sweet dessert with fragrant syrup.

€ 3,30
Lebanese mezze spread featuring multiple small dishes with traditional appetizers

BEVERAGES
المشروبات

APERITIFS (5 cl)

Campari (Soda Orange)

€ 5.90

Sherry (Dry, Medium)

€ 3.90

Martini (Bianco Rosso)

€ 4.90

Lebanese Cocktail 0.3

€ 9.90

Cocktails with five types of alcohol

€ 9.90

Non-alcoholic cocktails

€ 7.90

NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Mineral Water

€ 2.60

Mineral Water Bottle 0.75L

€ 6.50

Cola, Diet Cola *1, *2

€ 2.80

Fanta *1

€ 2.80

Sprite

€ 2.80

Orange Juice

€ 2.70

Apple Juice

€ 2.90

Bitter Lemon *1, *3

€ 2.90

Jallab (Date Juice)

Traditional Lebanese sweet date-based beverage.

€ 3.10

Airan (Yogurt Drink)

€ 2.90

Mango Juice

€ 3.10

Papaya Juice

€ 3.10

Pineapple Juice

€ 3.10

Tamarind Juice

€ 3.10

Lebanese Lemonade

€ 3.10

BEERS

Kölsch 0.2

€ 2.70

Kölsch 0.4

€ 5.20

Kelts (Non-alcoholic) 0.3

€ 3.30

Malt Beer 0.3

€ 5.40

Wheat Beer 0.5

€ 4.10

Almaza Lebanese Beer

Traditional Lebanese beer.

€ 4.10

Pilsner 0.3

€ 2.80

HOT BEVERAGES

Lebanese Coffee

Traditional strong coffee with cardamom.

€ 2.60

Fresh Mint Tea

€ 3.30

Tea Small (Cinnamon+Cardamom+Mint)

€ 1.90

Tea Large (Cinnamon+Cardamom+Mint)

€ 2.60

LIQUEURS (2cl)

Amaretto

€ 3.90

Lebanese Liqueur

€ 3.90

BRANDY (2cl)

Lebanese Brandy

€ 4.50

Veterano

€ 3.90

SPIRITS (2cl)

Maltese Aquavit

€ 3.90

Aalborg Jubil, Aquavit

€ 3.90

Fernet Branca, Menta

€ 3.90

Underberg

€ 4.00

Grappa

€ 3.90

Ramazotti

€ 3.90

Metaxa

€ 3.90

Ouzo

€ 3.90

Sambuca

€ 3.90

Baileys

€ 5.30

Whiskey

€ 3.90

Vodka

€ 3.90

Whiskey 12 years old

€ 7.50

*1 with coloring | *2 Contains caffeine | *3 Contains quinine | *4 with sorbic acid

Lebanese mezze spread featuring multiple small dishes with traditional appetizers

WINE

Fine Lebanese and International Selections

OPEN WINE (Red, White, Rose) 0,2 L

310. Lebanese Wine

€ 7,90

311. Spanish Wine

€ 5,40

312. Italian Wine

€ 5,40

LEBANESE BOTTLED WINE (Red, White, Rose)

320. Ksara

€ 29,90 (750 ml)

322. Kefraya

€ 29,90 (750 ml)

324. Clos St. Thomas

€ 28,90 (750 ml)

326. Musar jeune

€ 42,50 (750 ml)

327. Ixsir

€ 43 (750 ml)

328. Musar Cuvee

€ 42 (750 ml)

CHÂTEAU

329. Chateau Musar

Prestigious Lebanese wine with exceptional character.

€ 95 (750 ml)

330. Chateau Ksara

€ 49 (750 ml)

331. Chateau Kefraya

€ 55 (750 ml)
Lebanese mezze spread featuring multiple small dishes with traditional appetizers

ARAK

Traditional Lebanese Anise Spirit

ARAK BY THE GLASS

200. Arak (5 cl)

Traditional Lebanese anise-flavored spirit.

€ 3,00

ARAK BOTTLE

Ksara

€ 69 (700 ml)
€ 40 (350 ml)
€ 29 (200 ml)

Kefraya

€ 74 (700 ml)
€ 42 (350 ml)
€ 30 (200 ml)
Libanesisches Mezze-Arrangement mit mehreren kleinen Schälchen traditioneller Vorspeisen

SANDWICHES

Sandwiches only for takeaway | الرجاء السندويش فقط للخارج

MEAT & POULTRY

Lahem Mishwi لحم مشوي

Tender lamb skewer.

€ 9,90

Bakar Mishwi بقر مشوي

Tender veal skewer.

€ 9,50

Sheesh Taouk شيش طاووق

Marinated chicken skewer.

€ 8,80

Shawerma Dajaj شاورما دجاج

Spicy marinated grilled chicken slices.

€ 7,50

Kafta Mishweyeh كفتة مشوية

Finely chopped lamb with parsley and onions, grilled.

€ 8,00

VEGETARIAN

Falafel فلافل

Vegetarian patties made from beans and chickpeas, fried.

€ 6,50

Falafel Special فلافل سبيسيال

As above but with 4 patties and salad.

€ 7,00

Hommos حمص

Cooked chickpea puree.

€ 6,00

Baba Ghannouj بابا غنوج

Grilled eggplant puree.

€ 6,00

Labneh Bil Thoum لبنة بالتوم

Homemade cream cheese with garlic and mint.

€ 6,00

Makanek مقانق

Finely spiced, homemade small lamb sausages.

€ 7,50

Sujouk سجق

Finely spiced, homemade lamb sausages with garlic.

€ 7,50

Saudet Dajaj سودة دجاج

Fried chicken liver.

€ 7,00

Kibbeh كبة

Lamb tartare balls mixed with bulgur, filled with minced lamb, onions, and pine nuts.

€ 7,50

Hindbeh هندبة

Cooked dandelion with roasted onions.

€ 7,50

Makali مقالي

Fried eggplant, cauliflower, and zucchini with sesame paste.

€ 7,50

Falafel with Makali فلافل مع مقالي

Vegetarian patties made from beans and chickpeas, fried, with fried eggplant, cauliflower, and zucchini with sesame paste.

€ 7,50
Libanesisches Mezze-Arrangement mit mehreren kleinen Schälchen traditioneller Vorspeisen

DAILY MENU

Monday to Friday from 12:00 - 15:00 except on holidays
€ 10.50 each

Each with mixed salad and side dish (fries or rice).

  • Shawarma

    Sliced chicken marinated spicy.

  • Saudet Dajaj

    Fried chicken liver with lemon juice and freshly pressed garlic.

  • Falafel

    Vegetarian patties made of beans and chickpeas.

  • Kafta Mishweh

    Finely minced lamb skewer with parsley and onions.

  • Sheesh Taouk

    Marinated chicken skewer grilled crispy with garlic paste.

  • Bamyeh

    Okra with lamb stew, onions, and garlic, cooked in tomato sauce.

  • Makali

    Fried vegetables with sesame paste.

  • Lubyeh

    Green beans with onions and garlic, cooked in tomato sauce.

  • Msa'at Batinjän

    Eggplant casserole with fresh tomatoes, cooked chickpeas, and onions, baked in tomato sauce.

  • Daoud Basha

    Meatballs with onions and garlic, cooked in tomato sauce.

BAKAR MISHWI

Tender veal

€ 12,50

LAHEM MISHWI

Tender lamb

€ 12,50

All prices include VAT and service. You can of course also take our dishes with you.

We use only the finest ingredients, locally sourced when possible.

Please inform your server of any dietary requirements or allergies.

📞 0221 2581539 📍 Buttermarkt 3, 50667 Cologne