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Dishes & traditions
The origins of mezze, the place of grills, the meaning of sharing: bearings to understand what gives the Lebanese table its soul.
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The journal · Lyon 3
The Layali Beyrouth blog
Lebanon, a bridge between East and West: here we tell the stories of the dishes, the gestures and the traditions, to travel for an hour or two, the length of an article.
Every dish has a story
Welcome to the Lebanese cuisine journal
Since May 2010, Layali Beyrouth has kept Lebanese cuisine alive at 38 rue du Dauphiné in Lyon. This blog gathers our bearings to understand it better: where mezze come from, how our grills are cooked, what to order on a first visit and how to build a meal to share, takeaway or dine-in.
“To eat Lebanese is to travel for an hour or two: Lebanon tells its story on every plate, between East and West.”
Our topics
What you'll find on the blog
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Tips & formats
What to order, how to choose a caterer, telling shawarma from kebab: practical articles to eat Lebanese well in Lyon.
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The house
A couple, a qualified chef, fifteen years of front-of-house: our way of cooking fresh every day, without stock, in the heart of Lyon 3.
The through-line · Flavours
Understanding Lebanese cuisine, one article at a time
Lebanese cuisine is above all a cuisine of sharing: a multitude of cold and hot mezze, fragrant grills, fresh herbs and plenty of olive oil. Rather than say everything on one page, we prefer to take the time, dish by dish, to tell what makes each preparation unique.
Start with the fundamentals: what Lebanese cuisine is, the role of mezze in a meal, or the recipe and origins of hummus. Each article then points back to our menu, to move from reading to tasting.
The place · Lyon 3At 38 rue du Dauphiné,
At 38 rue du Dauphiné,
an address for sharing
Layali Beyrouth is first of all a couple's story, opened in Lyon in May 2010. In the kitchen, a chef qualified in Lebanese cuisine; in the dining room, daily hospitality. Two people, fifteen years of service, and the choice to work with fresh produce selected day by day, without stock.
We welcome our guests Monday to Saturday, lunch and dinner, dine-in, as takeaway through Click and Collect or delivered via Uber Eats and Deliveroo across Lyon and its area. It is this everyday life that the blog puts into words.
Also worth reading
Order well, host well
- Traditional Lebanese dishes : an overview of the great classics to know before sitting down.
- What to order in a Lebanese restaurant : our tips to build a first sharing plate without going wrong.
- Shawarma or kebab, what's the difference : two dishes often confused, two quite distinct traditions.
- What is a falafel : the origin and the making of the chickpea, fresh herb and spice fritter.
- Building a Lebanese catering menu : the proportions and the essentials for a successful buffet.
- Choosing your Lebanese caterer well : the right criteria before entrusting an event in Lyon.
For an event project, discover our catering service and our welcome for groups of up to 30.
FAQ
Your questions about Lebanese cuisine in Lyon
What characterises Lebanese cuisine in Lyon?
Lebanese cuisine as we serve it at Layali Beyrouth is built on sharing: a multitude of cold and hot mezze, fragrant grills, fresh herbs and plenty of olive oil. In Lyon, this tradition meets a curious clientele used to convivial tables, making it a natural match between Mediterranean culture and Lyon's atmosphere.
Where can you find real Lebanese cuisine in Lyon?
Layali Beyrouth is located at 38 rue du Dauphiné, in the 3rd arrondissement of Lyon. The restaurant is open Monday to Saturday, lunch and dinner, for dine-in, takeaway or delivery via Uber Eats and Deliveroo. It is the address to remember to taste family Lebanese cuisine in Lyon.
Is Lebanese cuisine suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, a large part of Lebanese cuisine is naturally vegetarian, even vegan. Hummus, tabbouleh, falafel, moutabal, fattoush and cold mezze allow you to build a complete meal without meat. In Lyon, it is one of the most accessible cuisines for anyone wishing to vary their diet while keeping it indulgent.
Can you order Lebanese cuisine in Lyon for delivery or takeaway?
Of course. Layali Beyrouth offers Click and Collect to pick up your dishes on site, as well as delivery via Uber Eats and Deliveroo across Lyon and its area. You can also book a catering formula or a meal for a group of up to 30 people depending on your project.
What are the must-try dishes of Lebanese cuisine?
Among the classics are the mezze (hummus, tabbouleh, moutabal, fattoush), grills such as chich taouk and kafta, kibbeh, shawarma, falafel and iconic desserts like baklava. At Layali Beyrouth, the menu is trilingual FR/EN/AR with dish names in Arabic to preserve their identity.
What is the Layali Beyrouth blog about?
The blog gathers articles on Lebanese cuisine: dish definitions, origins of mezze, differences between grills, tips to order or to choose a caterer. Each article draws on our experience as a family restaurant in Lyon 3 and points back to the menu, to move from reading to the table.
Layali Beyrouth is a family Lebanese restaurant located at 38 rue du Dauphiné, in the 3rd arrondissement of Lyon. Open since May 2010, it offers authentic Lebanese cuisine made from produce chosen fresh day by day, without stock, prepared on site by a chef qualified in Lebanese cuisine. The menu showcases cold and hot mezze, grills, kibbeh, shawarma, falafel, hummus, tabbouleh, as well as a selection of Lebanese wines and desserts such as baklava.
The restaurant welcomes its guests Monday to Saturday, lunch and dinner, dine-in, as Click and Collect or delivery. It also offers catering and welcomes groups of up to 30 people. To go further, see the menu, our story, the catering offer and our welcome for groups chich taouk chawarma poulet.
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Online booking, from lunch to dinner. Groups up to 30 people on request, with an adapted menu.