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The mezze
Small cold and hot preparations that open the meal: hummus, tabbouleh, moutabal, fattoush and falafel, made to be shared at the centre of the table.
أطباق لبنانية
The Layali journal · Lyon 3
Traditional Lebanese dishes
Lebanon, a bridge between East and West: mezze, grills and sweets to share and travel for the length of a meal, in the heart of Lyon 3.
Every dish has a story
Lebanon on the plate, a table for sharing
Traditional Lebanese dishes tell a long story of sharing, fresh herbs, olive oil and delicate spices. At Layali Beyrouth, a family restaurant at 38 rue du Dauphiné in Lyon since May 2010, they come to life every day under the hand of a chef qualified in Lebanese cuisine, from produce chosen fresh with the seasons.
“At the Lebanese table you don't choose a dish: you share everything, a little of each, and the conversation lasts as long as the meal.”
01 · The great families
Three ways to taste Lebanon
02
The grills
Skewers marinated then seared over the flame, chich taouk, kafta, lamb and beef, served with fragrant rice, onion, parsley and sumac.
03
The sweets
Baklava and its fine filo leaves, semolina pastries and a selection of Lebanese wines to extend the journey through to the coffee.
Chapter · Sharing
Mezze, the gateway to Lebanese cuisine
To speak of traditional Lebanese dishes is to begin with the mezze. These small plates, cold or hot, set the identity of the table straight away: you taste a little of everything, you pick, you linger. In Lyon they are often the first encounter with Lebanese cuisine, as they run through a dozen flavours in a single service.
On the cold side you find creamy hummus, finely cut parsley tabbouleh, smoky aubergine moutabal and crunchy fattoush; on the hot side, golden falafel and pastries. Explore our cold mezze and our hot mezze to build your own assortment.
Chapter · The emblems
Kibbeh, shawarma, falafel: the dishes that travelled
Some traditional Lebanese dishes have crossed borders and are recognised at a glance. Kibbeh, fine bulgur and meat worked by hand, is one of the symbols; it comes fried, raw or oven-baked depending on families and regions.
Shawarma embodies the generosity of street food, long-marinated meat, crunchy vegetables, fresh sauces, while falafel, balls of chickpeas and herbs, delights vegetarian guests. Find the detail on our kibbeh, shawarma and falafel pages.
Chapter · The flame
The grills, the beating heart of the Lebanese table
You cannot evoke traditional Lebanese dishes without the grills. Chich taouk, chicken skewers marinated in yoghurt, garlic and lemon, and kafta, minced meat with parsley and onion, are the two great symbols. Seared over the flame then served with rice, grilled vegetables and fresh sauces, they speak of all the generosity of Lebanon.
The mixed grill platter remains the finest way to discover them together. Browse our selection of chich taouk and Lebanese grills and our kafta to prepare your visit or your order.
The finale
Baklava, sweets and Lebanese wines
- Baklavafine filo leaves, crushed dried fruit and fragrant syrup, to savour in small bites around a coffee or a tea.
- Lebanese winesa selection that highlights the roundness of the mezze and the generosity of the grills, keeping you fully in the culture of the table.
For a birthday, a company meal or a private hire, discover our group offers and our catering service.
New to Lebanese cuisine? Our guide on what to order at a Lebanese restaurant helps you build your first order, from mezze to grill.
FAQ
Your questions about traditional Lebanese dishes in Lyon
Which traditional Lebanese dishes should you discover first in Lyon?
For a first discovery, you often begin with an assortment of cold and hot mezze, followed by a grill such as chich taouk or kafta, then a baklava. At Layali Beyrouth this journey captures the very spirit of the Lebanese table, made of sharing and variety.
Are traditional Lebanese dishes suitable for vegetarians?
A large part of these dishes is naturally vegetarian. Hummus, tabbouleh, moutabal, fattoush and falafel make a complete meal without meat. In Lyon, this diversity makes Lebanese cuisine an ideal option for mixed tables of vegetarians and grill lovers alike.
Where can you taste traditional Lebanese dishes in a family setting in Lyon?
Layali Beyrouth, at 38 rue du Dauphiné in the 3rd arrondissement of Lyon, offers family Lebanese cuisine, open since May 2010. The chef, qualified in Lebanese cuisine, prepares each dish with fresh produce chosen day by day, while his wife welcomes guests in the dining room.
Can these dishes be ordered as takeaway or delivery in Lyon?
Yes. Layali Beyrouth offers Click and Collect to pick up your dishes on site and delivery via Uber Eats and Deliveroo across Lyon and its area. Traditional Lebanese dishes travel well, letting you enjoy their flavours at the office, at home or among friends.
Which dishes should you choose for a group meal in Lyon?
For a group, the ideal is to build a wide assortment of cold and hot mezze, then offer a mixed grill platter to share. Layali Beyrouth welcomes groups of up to 30 people and offers catering for birthdays, company meals and private hires in Lyon.
Which drinks traditionally accompany Lebanese dishes?
Traditional Lebanese dishes pair perfectly with a selection of Lebanese wines, several of which feature on the Layali Beyrouth menu. This pairing brings out the generosity of the mezze, the grills and the preparations based on fresh herbs and olive oil.
Visiting Layali Beyrouth
Three ways
to spend a good evening.
Book a table
Online booking, from lunch to dinner. Groups up to 30 people on request, with an adapted menu.
Delivery & Click and Collect
Order online for delivery or pick up your meal at the time that suits you.
Find us
38 rue du Dauphiné, 69003 Lyon
Mon, Sat · 12-2 PM / 7-11 PM
Free street parking
Mercière car park, 5 min walk