High-end Lebanese mezze banquet in a lavish Monot dining room.
Em Sherif is Beirut's best-known high-end Lebanese restaurant, a lavish dining room on Victor Hugo Street in the Monot district of Achrafieh, famous for its mezze-first format. Rather than ordering from a long a-la-carte list, diners are brought a succession of cold and hot mezze dishes, then grilled meats and a dessert sequence, in a decorative, formal dining room. A London branch exists at Harrods, but the Beirut restaurant is the original. A listing aggregator gives hours of 12:00-02:00 Monday to Saturday and 09:00-01:00 Sunday and a phone of +961 70 919 119; these should be confirmed before visiting. Tripadvisor lists it at about 4.6 with the top price tier. It is the place to choose for a special dinner, and it keeps late hours. Smart-casual dress is expected.
| Price | Roughly USD 50-90 per person (~4.5-8.1 million LBP), estimate |
|---|---|
| Hours | Mon-Sat 12:00-02:00, Sun 09:00-01:00 (aggregator listing; confirm by phone) |
| Reservations | Reserve by phone +961 70 919 119, especially on Friday and Saturday |
| Address | Victor Hugo Street, Monot, Achrafieh, Beirut; tel +961 70 919 119 |
Signature dishes
- Mixed cold and hot mezze
- Grilled meats
- Lebanese sweets
Good to know
- Known for
- Lebanese mezze
Location
Victor Hugo Street, Monot, Achrafieh, Beirut; tel +961 70 919 119
33.8889, 35.5073 View on map
Highlights
- Mezze-led banquet format
- Opulent dining room in Monot
- Late hours, to 02:00 per one listing
- Original Beirut flagship
Tips for visiting
- Reserve by phone on +961 70 919 119 and confirm the price per person.
- Dress smart-casual.
- Share the mezze rather than ordering individual mains.
- Check the bill: service and cover charges can be added.
When to visit
Dinner from 20:00
Accessibility
Upscale venue; contact the restaurant about step-free access.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Em Sherif cost?
Expect roughly USD 50-90 per person (~4.5-8.1 million LBP), estimate; it is in the top price tier.
What are the hours?
One aggregator lists 12:00-02:00 Monday to Saturday and 09:00-01:00 on Sunday; confirm by phone.
Is it only for dinner?
No. It also opens for lunch and, per the listing, from the morning on Sundays.