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The best new restaurants in Beirut

Start with Altero, Chubby Fish and Handow. Here are all 9, with why each one is worth it.

9 places · Updated October 25, 2026

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  1. Altero

    Achrafieh opening reported in June 2026.

  2. Chubby Fish

    Gemmayze opening reported in July 2026.

  3. Handow

    Beirut opening reported in June 2026.

  4. Mami

    Mar Mikhael opening reported in May 2026.

  5. MaNiNou

    Opening reported in May 2026.

  6. Müün

    Opened 2026 in Saifi Village

  7. Pink Lady

    Opened December 2025; bagels

  8. Qasti

    Beirut opening reported April 2026

  9. Red Apple

    Opened December 2025; New York pizza

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