A smoky dip made from fire-roasted eggplants blended with tahini, lemon, and olive oil.
5 top-rated spots found
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.
📍 Rue Monot, Ashrafieh, Beirut · View on Maps
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.
📍 51 Abdel Wahab El Inglizi Street, Monot, Beirut · View on Maps
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.
📍 Metropolitan Club, Rue Doumani, Trabaud, Ashrafieh, Beirut · View on Maps
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.
📍 Naher Street, Mar Mikhael, Beirut · View on Maps
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.
📍 Zaitunay Bay, Minet El Hosn, Beirut · View on Maps