Lebanese cuisine is packed with vibrant flavours and warming spices that have won it fans around the world, including in Manchester. From grilled meat platters to feasts of mezze, this type of cooking is diverse and offers something for everyone. If you're drooling at the thought of bowls of creamy hummus, crunchy balls of falafel, and piles of spicy lamb, it might be time to explore some of the city's top Lebanese restaurants. Find out where to go with our guide to the best Lebanese restaurants in Manchester.

The best Lebanese restaurants in Manchester
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Manchester's best Lebanese restaurants
- 1Ariyan Restaurant A Lebanese favourite
- 2Yara Restaurant Classic dishes from Lebanon
- 3Remal Restaurant Homey halal restaurant
- 4Jandol Don't forget dessert
- 5Nassar Lebanese Grill Local spot for casual meals
- 6Comptoir Libanais Dine in vibrant surroundings
- 7Zaytoon Rustic and fuss-free
- 8Mr Manakeesh Authentic street food
- 9Fayrouz Restaurant Indulge at a weekend buffet
- 10Jasmine Restaurant Lebanese cuisine in Chorlton
- 11Zena Restaurant Rustic family restaurant
- 12Jas Jas Jas Generous portions
- 13Cedar Bakery Pastries, wraps, and desserts
- 14Tyros Lebanese Food Bustling lunch place
- 15Beirut Restaurant Authentic dining
- 16Janna Lebanese Restaurant Vibrant dining space
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Manchester's best Lebanese restaurants
A Lebanese favourite
One of Manchester's favourite destinations for Lebanese cuisine is Ariyan Restaurant. The restaurant is atmospheric and comfortable with indoor and outdoor tables, but takeaway meals are also available. On the menu you'll see hot and cold starters and grilled meat dishes, including the signature spiced lamb shank. Big groups are welcome.
- 198 Mauldeth Rd
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Classic dishes from Lebanon
You'll find a few branches of Yara Restaurant around Manchester. These venues are carefully decorated with vibrant colours and wall art. Classic recipes from Lebanon and Syria are on the menu here - think falafel, vine leaves, kebabs, and stews. Beer and wines from Lebanon are available to complete the experience.
- 478 Wilbraham Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy 7 Wilmslow Rd 23 Oxford Rd
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Homey halal restaurant
Remal Restaurant serves homemade Lebanese dishes in a rustic and fuss-free setting. This family business is welcoming and friendly. The menu is fully halal and no alcohol is served, but diners are welcome to bring their own. Begin a meal with soup, pastries, or classic starters before sampling dishes like stews, kebabs, and burgers.
- 501 Bury New Rd
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Don't forget dessert
Try Lebanese food in a glitzy setting at Jandol. The restaurant is decorated in white and has a warm and welcoming vibe. This casual dining spot serves wraps, kebabs, and vegetarian dishes, but is also well-known for sweets and desserts. Round out a meal here with cake, waffles, Turkish delight, baklava, or knafeh. Takeaways are also available.
- 861 Stockport Road
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Local spot for casual meals
Withington is home to Nassar Lebanese Grill, a bustling local eatery decorated in earthy tones. This is a popular choice for casual meals, with eating-in and takeaways both available. The menu is straightforward, including wraps with fillings such as lamb shawarma or veggie-friendly falafel, grilled meat, and burgers.
- 12 Copson St, Withington
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Dine in vibrant surroundings
Comptoir Libanais makes Lebanese cuisine accessible. This vibrant and bustling restaurant is full of florals and has outdoor seating. The menu features lots of classic mezze plates like baba ghanoush and batata harra, plus wraps, grills, and tagines. Group feasting menus are available too. The drinks include cocktails and homemade lemonade.
- 18-19 The Avenue, Manchester City Centre/Spinningfields
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Rustic and fuss-free
Zaytoon in Chorlton is a no-frills destination for authentic Lebanese food. This family-run restaurant is cosy, humble, and rustic, serving up generous portions of classic dishes. Options include a diverse choice of mezze and meat dishes like a rack of lamb, plus desserts and wines. Dogs are also welcome at this restaurant.
- 352 Barlow Moor Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy
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Authentic street food
Head to Mr Manakeesh for fresh Lebanese baking and street food. Manakeesh is available with a wide range of toppings to choose from, plus there are pastries and sandwiches. If you want something more filling, mezze, burgers, and grilled meat dishes are available. This low-key eatery is popular for takeaways.
- 159 Dickenson Road
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Indulge at a weekend buffet
Lebanese, Syrian, and Middle Eastern dishes are the speciality at Fayrouz Restaurant. The venue is sleek, offering smart and spacious surroundings for a meal. Dishes include starters like batata harra, wraps, grilled meat, and vegetarian choices. At weekends the restaurant offers a satisfying buffet. Kids are also welcome here.
- 200 Yewtree Ln, Wythenshawe
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Lebanese cuisine in Chorlton
Sample authentic Lebanese recipes in laid-back surroundings at Jasmine Restaurant. The venue is smart and bustling with indoor and outdoor tables, but food is also available for takeaway. Diners can try traditional pastries and starters, kebabs, seafood, and Middle Eastern desserts. You're also free to bring your own alcohol.
- 569 Barlow Moor Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy
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Rustic family restaurant
Zena serves Middle Eastern cuisine, including recipes from Lebanon. This family-run restaurant in West Didsbury is snug and welcoming, with food served in a rustic and comfortable wood-panelled space. Diners can try an assortment of mezze dishes as well as grilled meat and vegetarian options. The restaurant has a BYOB policy.
- 136 Burton Rd, West Didsbury
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Generous portions
Family-run restaurant Jas Jas Jas is well-established in Cheadle. This local spot is humble and understated, offering takeaways or eating-in in a homey environment. Diners get large portions of hearty and authentic food here. Wraps and box meals with rice, salad, meat, or tasty vegetarian treats like stuffed vine leaves are popular choices here.
- 5 Wilmslow Rd
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Pastries, wraps, and desserts
Visit Cedar Bakery to sample fresh Lebanese bakes and other dishes. Savoury pastries with a large choice of fillings are available here, as well as traditional desserts like knafeh and baklava. Breakfast options and wraps with fillings like falafel are also on the menu. There's a smart but rustic dining space and outdoor seating, but you can also grab a takeaway.
- 2 Walmer St E
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Bustling lunch place
Based in Stockport, Tyros Lebanese Food is a restaurant and deli that's very much in-demand. Takeaways are popular here but you can also sit indoors or outside. Wraps are available but tray meals with meat or falafel, rice, bread, and a selection of salads are particularly popular here. This place is known for its warm service and sizeable portions.
- 7 Tiviot Dale
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Authentic dining
Have an authentic dining experience at Beirut Restaurant. This venue is spacious and suitable for groups of all sizes. The dining room has evocative decor and a buzzy atmosphere. Diners can try manakeesh flatbreads and mezze dishes in addition to dishes like lamb chops, kebabs, and casseroles. Vegetarian options and meals for children are available.
- 351 Stockport Rd
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Vibrant dining space
Based in Cheadle, Janna Lebanese Restaurant is vibrant and welcoming, with colourful wall art and hanging lanterns. Diners are welcome to bring their own alcohol. The menu is comprehensive, including mezze, pastries, soup, salads, kebabs, and mains such as moussaka. All of the food here is prepared with fresh ingredients.
- 5 Gatley Rd
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