Casual Lebanese cafe-restaurant with terrace on Monot Street.
Al Falamanki is a Lebanese cafe-restaurant on Monot Street in Achrafieh, popular with locals for mezze, grills, manakish and long coffee-and-arguileh afternoons. The menu covers the standard Lebanese repertoire: hummus, moutabal, tabbouleh, fatayer, chicken and kafta grills and fruit juices, with daily specials. Prices are mid-range by Beirut standards and the venue works for breakfast, lunch or an evening of mezze and arak. Monot Street is a central district near the Sodeco square and the National Museum, and the restaurant is a short walk from the bar zone along Rue Monot. The sources reviewed give no precise hours, so visitors should check by phone or Google Maps before going.
| Price | Roughly USD 15-30 per person (~1.3-2.7 million LBP), estimate |
|---|---|
| Hours | Hours not published in sources reviewed; typically open lunch and evening, confirm on arrival |
| Reservations | Walk-in on weekdays; reserve for weekend evenings |
| Address | Monot Street, Achrafieh, Beirut |
Signature dishes
- Hummus and moutabal
- Mixed grill
- Fatayer
Good to know
- Known for
- Lebanese mezze and grills
Location
Monot Street, Achrafieh, Beirut
33.8874, 35.5086 View on map
Highlights
- Classic mezze and grills on Monot Street
- Terrace seating
- Suitable for breakfast, lunch or evening
- Near Sodeco and the National Museum
Tips for visiting
- Check hours on Google Maps; the sources reviewed did not publish them.
- Order several mezze to share instead of individual mains.
- Evenings on Monot Street are busy; reserve on weekends.
- Carry US dollars for the bill.
When to visit
Late lunch or early evening
Accessibility
Street-level venue; step-free access likely but unconfirmed.
Frequently asked questions
Is it expensive?
Mid-range; roughly USD 15-30 per person (~1.3-2.7 million LBP), estimate.
Is there a terrace?
A terrace is reported; seating depends on weather.
Do they serve alcohol?
Lebanese restaurants of this type commonly serve arak and wine; check the menu.