Beirut Mezza is a Lebanese restaurant that can be found in the White City district of Shepherds Bush, just a short distance from the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire. Known for its unique presentation of Lebanese food and its quality of service, Beirut Mezza is the ideal spot to stop off at for a delicious meal before catching a show.
Specialising in, as its name would suggest, mezza dishes, Beirut Mezza offers something for everyone. Vegetarians can enjoy the warak inab b’zeit – vine leaves filled with rice, tomato, parsley, mint and onion cooked in lemon juice and olive oil, or the bata harra – cubes of potato sautéed with garlic, coriander, sweet pepper and chilli, topped with friend vegetables. Meat lovers may choose soujouk, consisting of homemade Lebanese spicy sausages sautéed in lemon and tomato, or hummus awarmah - homemade hummus topped with diced marinated lamb. Those who enjoy fish may like the calamari, served with seafood sauce, or the samaka harra – baked fish mixed with spicy vegetables.
As well as their popular mezza dishes, Beirut Mezza also offer other traditional dishes, including salads, savoury pastries and curries, as well as a delightful dessert menu including the likes of knafeh – baked filo layered with mild cheese and pistachio and drizzled with syrup and rose water, ossmallieh – caramelised wheat filled with ashta clotted cream and, of course, a selection of baklava.
With a fantastic discount for gourmet society members who book in advance with their gourmet society membership, fans of Lebanese cuisine cannot fail to be impressed by Beirut Mezza.