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10. Grape Leaves
It is two blocks north of Naranj, a flew blocks east of the Omayyad Mosque. Their phone # is 542-6160. There is a review of this place in the NY Times.
Reviewed By Flat_Planet
Grape Leaves Damascus During our ten days in Syria my wife and I very much enjoyed the food but by the time we got to Damascus we pretty much had our fill of kebabs and shawarma. We happened by Grape Leaves in the Old Town and saw that its menu had a variety of dishes we had not seen before and it was packed with locals. So we gave it a try and it was great! The food was very well spiced, the meat was tender, the place is clean and modern, and the staff speaks English. And the prices were quite reasonable, no âtourist mark-upâ. They have different menus every day. We managed to get a meal here four days in a row and tried a bunch of different things: magloobeh, kabseh, bamia, khadra, etc. We are âfoodiesâ living in New York City and are convinced that Grape Leaves would be very successful there. It made our top ten restaurants of all time!Okay, so where is it, exactly? (Note to fellow Trip Advisor posters: please donât post about great places to eat without giving directions, it is such a tease!) If you are walking along Straight Street (Madhat Pasha) towards the east gate (Bab Sharki), when you get to the Roman Arch turn left onto Church Street and head north so that Naranj Restaurant is on your left and Saint Maryâs Church is on your right. Church Street ends at the Barbacoa Coffee Shop, but just bear to the left for ten yards and then make a right and keep going north (now you are on Kilani Street). Grape Leaves is just up ahead, on your right. Or from the Omayyad Mosque, head east along Qaimaryah Lane until you reach the Fatih Mosque then make the next right on Kilani. Grape Leaves will be on your left. Happy Eats Everyone!
9. Bab Alhara Restaurant
Within the Old City walls
Reviewed By HaiderR_12
Again, I've been in this retaurant when Damascus was peaceful and qiuet. We ordered meals for 4 but the food that served was enought to feed like 10 for the same cost. In this restaurant, we ate an ealry dinner that we couldn't eat anything until the next late morning. The food was so delicious that you can't resist to leave any of it on the trable, but we laft too much . I hope that we can do it again,
8. Aspasia
Overall Ratings
4 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By UsAnna
Wonderful restaurant in old city near the river. Central courtyard with balconies and fountain in 1000 year old house. Elegant and friendly service. Excellent foods and variety of Syrian specialties, such as lamb with cherries, kibbe, and kabobs. Also great juice drinks such as lemon and mint. We ate here every evening and it was wonderful!
7. Mcfoool Restaurant
Reviewed By THOMASFROMDAMASCUS
Another lunch and another Great Meal at the McFoool Restaurant in Damascus!I was very hungry the other day so I walked over to the McFoool Restaurant to enjoy a nice lunch. I especially like their serve-yourself Salad Bar where you have a wide assortment of fresh onions; mint and pickled turnips and pickles.I especially enjoy the fresh interior design and implacably clean. The service is top and very fast. They do serve two types of tea, one is an Arabic type of tea and the other is the standard bad type.So if you are hungry you must try McFoool Restaurant.
6. abu kamal
Overall Ratings
4 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By doctoranees
I went there twice before and whatever I would say is not enoughexemplary food and service BUT 2 points I have noticed1- It can be crowded at lunchtime especially on weekends Fridays here so the service would be be somewhat slower yet the food is worth waiting for.2- It should not be mixed with Kamal restaurant which is a 7 min walk from itKamal restaurant has a nicer brighter ambience with nearly the samr quality and price
5. Beroea Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By philoupe
My experience lets me think that restaurants located in front of the touristic attraction of the city (here the citadelle) are usually expensive, overcrowded, and food is poor. This time I must admit that I was wrong! It could be a little bit overpriced compared to other restaurants in the city, but the location and the splendid view easily compensate for that. Just note that there is no alcohool served.
4. Al sediq
Reviewed By THOMASFROMDAMASCUS
If you want one of the best and most famous Shawurma Plates in all of Damascus you must try the Alsediq Restaurant!!The Alsediq Restaurant is located in the Kanawat District just off of Khaled Ibn Al Walid Street near the Old City in Damascus. The entrance is down a small alleyway and is one of the most unimposing restaurant entrances you will ever see. The walk to this great restaurant along one of Damascusâs oldest Souks is great and a photographers hot spot!!This specialized Shawurma restaurant is open only for Lunch as it caters to the many shop owners from the surrounding shops and stalls.There are many tables within the restaurant and you are greeted warmly. The main dining area has many plants, both real and plastic, and in the center it has have a nice old Arabic Water Fountain. The open ceiling is covered with plastic so it is a bright with natural light all lunch long!I suggest you get there early so you have a great table as all tables are either reserved or occupied soon after opening. They do have a separate dining room for the extra and late customers, but it is not as nice as the main dining room!!Alsediq Restaurant is noted for itsâ Great Shawurma Plates. This is still the only Shawurma Restaurant that heats the meat by Charcoal!! The plates come with a nice salad; mixed pickles; great Arabic Bread and a desert. In the winter months they serve a nice Lentil Soup in addition to the above. The price is still very, very reasonable and the service is very fast and polite.This Damascus restaurant is well know, has a great reputation and is a must visit while enjoying a great Lunch!
3. Al Khawali Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By Mars V
My wife and I visited Syria just before the war began. Al Khawali was the best restaurant we visited in Damascus; and we had dinner here several times. We are very happy to see, that in 2014 a review was sent to describe an experience with Al Khawali. This indicates that the restaurant still exists. And we hope and pray for peace in this country. Deo volente! Kind regards.
2. Al Halabi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 32 reviews
Experience Syrian fine dining in this luxurious, intimate restaurant. Al Halabi features the best of the Aleppo cuisine of northern Syria, with specialties that combine European culinary sophistication with the excitement of Eastern spices. The well-appoi
Reviewed By Martin Z
This very good restaurant within the Four Seasons Hotel premises is apparently predominately utilized for big events and meetings. It indeed has a very unique and Syrian traditionally, beautiful designed interior, built for big gatherings. It seems a legendary, frequently busy location and well appreciated by the guests.
1. Naranj
Overall Ratings
4 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By Fabrizio Xjo B
Don't miss this place if you visit the ancient city centre. The restaurant is very tipical, the same for the dress of the waiters. Food was amazing and the offer very wide. You can enjoy traditional food smoking narghilé in a very special place...
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