4 editor picks across France.
4 levantine restaurants worth the trip across France, editor-ranked. All cuisines in France.
Le Phenicien is Delphine and Ibrahim's halal-certified Lebanese room on Rue Jeannin in Dijon, mezze and grilled meats late into most evenings.
OrderA mezze spread shared across the table before the grilled meats arrive.
TipSunday runs dinner only, so plan a midday visit earlier in the week if lunch mezze is the goal.
Michel on Rue Pierre Mauroy in Lille is named for a Lebanese grandfather, a small Levantine kitchen of mezze and falafel that rewrites its card monthly.
OrderA spread of mezze, ordered for the table.
TipStreet-food plates at lunch, longer cooking in the evening. The vegetarian half of the card is substantial.
Le Libanais is chef Khalil's Lebanese restaurant at Le Pontet, just beyond the Avignon ramparts, serving mezzes, skewers and wines from the Bekaa Valley.
OrderThe Assiette Gourmet at €16: kafta and taouk skewers with hummus, moutabal and tabbouleh.
TipPlates start at €14; the €24 complete set covers hummus, tabbouleh, kibbeh, falafel, chicken rakakat, skewers and dessert.
Le Cèdre is a Lebanese restaurant near the Rhône ramparts in Avignon, serving 15 kinds of mezze and grills, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menus.
OrderThe 15-variety mezze selection, then a grill with a Lebanese wine.
TipMenus run from €19.50 to €28 for 2026 and à la carte dishes start at €7; takeaway and buffet catering are also offered.
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