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Lattakia

Restaurants in Lattakia

  1. Old House

    This is one of Syria's most atmospheric restaurants. The interior of Old House has been decorated to look like the courtyard of an old house, with Mamluk-style banding on the walls, intricately patterned tiled floors, and traditional textiles for curtains. Devoted locals of all ages, but particularly Lattakia's old-timers, come for the rich Syrian specialities - the fried kibbeh and the sojouk (spicy Armenian sausages) are some of the best we've ever had.

    Service is welcoming and accommodating, and alcohol is served.

    reviewed

  2. Mandaloun

    Dress up for this elegant restaurant with stone walls and vaulted ceilings, where you'll be dining with Lattakia's affluent cigar-smoking power set. The French and Oriental cuisine is superb - try the tasty pink lentil soup or hearty traditional French onion soup, and the melt-in-your-mouth filet mignon. We can even recommend the fish - and we don't say that often in Syria. There are excellent Lebanese wines on the menu and superlative service.

    reviewed

  3. Allegro

    Lattakia's hippest restaurant is in a sleek contemporary space, with lots of chocolate wood and concealed lighting, that wouldn't be out of place in Beirut. It's a great spot for lunch, when it buzzes with noisy groups of locals enjoying the delicious food - a mix of Asian, Mexican, Italian and French that's served up on big white plates. The speciality is the chateaubriand. Alcohol is served.

    reviewed

  4. Lacasta Café & More

    Lattakia's multitasking locals sip excellent espresso coffee as they puff on nargileh and tuck into delicious cakes, crepes and desserts at this stylish café with white leather sofas and enormous glass windows. Sweets are prominent, but the friendly staff also serve up sandwiches and mezze, along with beer and alcoholic cocktails.

    reviewed

  5. Olabi Patisserie

    Follow your nose to this old-fashioned café-cum-patisserie - you can smell the freshly roasted coffee (espresso, cappuccino etc) a block away! Olabi bakes the city's best cakes, sweets and croissants, and does delicious crepes. There's free wireless internet access and during summer they also serve on the terrace across the road.

    reviewed

  6. A

    Express Café

    This gleaming diner-style cafeteria does excellent burgers, crepes and pizza. The menu is in English with prices. Pull up a seat at a window table for some people-watching on a weekend night, when Lattakia's teens flirt with each other on the street corner outside.

    reviewed

  7. B

    Italian Corner Restaurant

    This rustic trattoria, complete with checked tablecloths and waiters in red checked shirts, serves up tasty Italian pastas along with crepes, burgers and steaks. The big glass windows provide good people-watching opportunities and the place hums late at night.

    reviewed

  8. Snack Mamma

    With its mirrored walls, wood panelling and hanging beads, this tiny Italian trattoria has an endearingly retro feel to it. Locals love the home-style spaghetti bolognaise, which flies out the door, and terrific pizzas. Beer is served.

    reviewed

  9. Chicken Takeaway

    Cheap eats can be found around the Saahat al-Sheikh Daher area, where you'll find fast-food places specialising in felafel, kebabs and shwarma. There's a good spit-rotisserie chicken takeaway next door to the Hotel Riyad.

    reviewed

  10. C

    Stop 5

    Looking like Mike Brady's den with its wood-panelled walls and chocolate vinyl seats, this casual eatery serves up great pizzas, burgers and steaks, along with local/imported beers and local/imported wine by the glass.

    reviewed

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  12. Cesar

    In the narrow alley running along the south side of Al-Ajan Mosque, connecting with Sharia 8 Azar, Cesar does good mezze and grilled meats, along with a few Continental dishes such as escalopes and pastas.

    reviewed

  13. Last Station

    Popular with local families, this old-fashioned place does tasty food at very reasonable prices. Expect everything from Syrian mezze to pizza. Alcohol is served.

    reviewed