Anthony Rahayel

"Traditional eggplant moutabal garnished with tomato, basil sauce, sesame seeds and walnuts. I loved its watery texture and beautiful presentation."

Anthony Rahayel

"A light-colored hummos, which looks a little like Labneh, prepared without garlic and with the tahina and lemon blend together in a smooth mix of perfection. If the hummos is that good, imagine what the rest is like!"

Anthony Rahayel

"Lunch was amazing, like always: Babel’s food is one of a kind. Two pieces of finely shaped kebbeh stuffed with cherries and beef, while two are stuffed with colored sweet peppers. Four cups of thin kebbe filled with juicy and aromatic ingredients served on a rectangular plate decorated with sesame seeds."

Danielle Issa

"Slightly sweet and pulpous baba ghanouj crowned with diced tomatoes. Everything was surreal."

Mayssam Samaha

"You will find some of the usual suspects on the menu as well as some items you’ve probably never heard of. The fattoush, hommos, raheb salad, chicken liver are all excellent choices."

Beirut Restaurants

"Not your average chickpea dip. Embellished with diced walnuts and a hot chilli paste, the appetiser tickles you pink and psyches you up for the feast to come."

Beirut Restaurants

"Babel proves that the classics can be upgraded without having to tamper with quality or tradition. The ‘maajouaa’ (which apparently means disoriented) is a large ball of baked kebbe, stuffed with akkawi cheese and nuts, gorgeously showered with a handful of crushed pistachios."

Danielle Issa

"Kibbeh cups cradling minced meat and cooked cherries ("mwaradde"); tender veal cubes that melt effortlessly on your tongue. Everything was surreal."

Alshaya

"Babel puts an unconventional spin on the tastes and flavours of traditional Lebanese cuisine. Using the highest quality ingredients, guests are treated to exclusive dishes such as ‘maajouaa’- cheese and nut stuffed kebbeh."