Restaurant in Beirut, Lebanon
Manara area local with neighbourhood pull
Al Rawda - Shatila is an easy-to-book Beirut restaurant in the Manara area, facing Nejmeh Club on Chouran Street. It suits return visitors who want a low-friction evening without the planning required by higher-profile spots like Em Sherif. Confirm wine list depth and group availability directly before booking.
Al Rawda - Shatila sits in the Manara area on Chouran Street, facing Nejmeh Club — a Beirut address that puts it squarely in a well-trafficked residential and dining corridor. If you have visited once and enjoyed it, the question for a return trip is whether the experience rewards repeat visits. Based on available data, booking is direct with no significant wait, which makes it a reliable option when Beirut's harder-to-book spots are fully committed.
Beirut's restaurant scene demands you think carefully about what you are optimising for on any given night. Al Rawda - Shatila offers easy access and a low-friction reservation process — a genuine practical advantage in a city where spots like Em Sherif require more planning and considerably more budget. For a return visitor, that accessibility is worth factoring into your decision alongside the food itself.
On the wine front, specific list details are not confirmed in our data, so we cannot assess programme depth with confidence. Lebanese wine culture has matured considerably , producers from the Bekaa Valley have earned international recognition , and venues in this part of Beirut increasingly reflect that. Whether Al Rawda - Shatila's list taps into that depth or sticks to a short, functional selection is worth asking when you book. If wine pairing matters to your evening, confirm the list scope before committing. For reference, Beirut venues that consistently invest in Lebanese wine depth include Albergo Rooftop, which pairs a rooftop setting with a more curated list.
For groups, the easy booking difficulty suggests flexibility on timing and table size , again, confirm specifics directly when reserving. Special occasion suitability depends on what the occasion demands: if you need guaranteed atmosphere and a known wine list, venues with more documented credentials may serve you better. If you want a familiar, low-pressure return visit in a convenient Beirut location, Al Rawda - Shatila is a reasonable call.
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| Detail | Al Rawda - Shatila | Em Sherif | Al Falamanki Sodeco |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booking Difficulty | Easy | Plan ahead | Moderate |
| Location | Manara / Chouran St | Central Beirut | Sodeco |
| Leading For | Return visitors, casual nights | Special occasions, full Lebanese spread | Relaxed, mezze-focused evenings |
| Wine Programme | Not confirmed | Curated Lebanese selection | Standard list |
See also: Beihouse, Buco, Al Falamanki Sodeco, and Onno Bistro in Bourj Hammoud for nearby alternatives.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Rawda - Shatila - Restaurant | Easy | ||
| Albergo Rooftop | Lebanese Cuisine | Unknown | |
| Em Sherif | Unknown | ||
| Beihouse | Unknown | ||
| Buco | Unknown | ||
| Al Falamanki Sodeco | Unknown |
How Al Rawda - Shatila - Restaurant stacks up against the competition.
No bar seating is confirmed for Al Rawda - Shatila based on available information. The venue sits on Chouran Street in the Manara area, which trends toward casual sit-down dining rather than bar-forward formats. check the venue's official channels to confirm seating options before visiting.
The Manara area location on Chouran Street suggests a neighbourhood restaurant format, which typically handles small-to-mid-size groups better than large parties. For groups of six or more, call ahead — no confirmed private dining or group booking policy is on record. If a dedicated group setup is a priority, Em Sherif or Al Falamanki Sodeco have clearer infrastructure for larger tables.
No specific menu details are confirmed in available records for Al Rawda - Shatila. Given its Beirut neighbourhood positioning near Nejmeh Club, expect Lebanese staples rather than a prix-fixe or tasting format. Ask staff what's running on the day — local spots in this area often rotate based on supply.
Em Sherif is the step-up choice if occasion dining and full Lebanese spread are the priority. Al Falamanki Sodeco works well for a relaxed, casual session with similar neighbourhood energy. Buco fits better if you want something more contemporary. Albergo Rooftop and Beihouse suit those after an atmosphere-led booking rather than a food-first one.
Probably not as a first call — no awards, tasting menus, or private dining details are confirmed, and the Chouran Street address in the Manara area points to an everyday neighbourhood venue rather than a destination restaurant. For a notable occasion in Beirut, Em Sherif is the stronger case. Al Rawda - Shatila makes more sense as a reliable local than a celebratory booking.
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