Best Mutabbal in Beirut, LB

A smoky dip made from fire-roasted eggplants blended with tahini, lemon, and olive oil.

Em Sherif Restaurant

Ashrafieh
4.8 / 5

Widely considered the gold standard of Lebanese hospitality, Em Sherif serves a Mutabbal that is whipped to a silk-like consistency, balancing a deep wood-fire smokiness with premium tahini in a palatial, chandelier-lit setting.

Local LegendClassicFine Dining
9.8Flavor
7.2Value
9.9Vibe

Abdel Wahab

Monot
4.6 / 5

A Monot Street institution that has defined the Beirut mezze experience for decades; their Mutabbal is celebrated for its consistent, old-school flavor profile that hasn't changed in years.

Local LegendClassic
9.3Flavor
8.4Value
9.1Vibe

Liza Beirut

Ashrafieh
4.7 / 5

Housed in a stunning 19th-century palace, Liza offers a refined and lighter take on Mutabbal that emphasizes the natural sweetness of the eggplant, served in one of the most beautiful dining rooms in the world.

InstagrammableFine DiningClassic
8.9Flavor
7.5Value
10Vibe

Tawlet

Mar Mikhael
4.9 / 5

This social enterprise features a rotating roster of regional chefs; the Mutabbal here is as authentic as it gets, often prepared using traditional village methods that yield a rustic, unmatched smokiness.

AuthenticHidden GemLocal Legend
9.7Flavor
9.2Value
8.5Vibe

Babel Bay

Zaitunay Bay
4.7 / 5

Located on the glitzy waterfront, Babel Bay's version is a 'Moutabbal Ajami' which is slightly sweet and pulpous, presented with a level of sophistication that matches the restaurant's grandiose architecture.

ModernInstagrammableClassic
9.4Flavor
7.8Value
9.6Vibe
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