8 Great Lebanese Restaurants in Raleigh, NC

Raleigh, North Carolina, is often referred to as the “City of Oaks” for all of the beautiful trees in the area. Whether you’re visiting for the pleasant temperatures, historic neighborhoods, outdoor space, or entertainment options, you’ll definitely want to know the best places to go for a good meal.

If you’re craving Lebanese food and you’ll be in the Raleigh area sometime in the near future, you’ll definitely want to keep an eye out for the eight restaurants on this list.

While you’re choosing which restaurants to go to in Raleigh, you should also consider choosing to buy a GiftYa. At this virtual gift card company, you can send a loved one money for participating restaurants like some of the ones on this list.

The recipient can then set up that balance with an existing credit or debit card so that they don’t have to remember to bring anything extra. Consider treating someone you know to one of the restaurants on this list!

Vidrio

Traditional, timeless Mediterranean flavors.

If you want Lebanese food, there’s a lot to choose from on the menu at Vidrio. Image courtesy of Instagram.

500 Glenwood Ave #100 | Raleigh | vidrioraleigh.com

Vidrio is the place to go for authentic Mediterranean dishes, made to “slowly savor.” At this restaurant, the focus is on the customer experience and a passion for great food. This is a restaurant that encourages you to take your time to enjoy your meal, and you can even book a private event.

The menu is full of dishes made from both authentic, imported ingredients and locally sourced ones. You can order dinner from the garden, for the table, or mezze. Vidrio also has an impressive selection of wine, beer, and cocktails for you to choose from as well.

Hours at Vidrio are from 4:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Sundays through Thursdays and from 4:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

“This is a lovely restaurant with great ambience and it's nicely decorated…Their food was delicious and I enjoyed the touch on the menu which shows the local source used for the food.” - Yelp Review

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Taza Grill

Two locations right in Raleigh, NC.

At Taza Grill, the food is just as delicious whether you decide to go with dine-in or takeout. Image courtesy of Instagram.

6325 Falls of Neuse Rd #19 | Sutton Square | tazagrill.com 

Taza Grill has two great locations, both in Raleigh, and this one is located in the Sutton Square shopping mall, so there’s plenty of other great shops and restaurants in the vicinity.

On the menu, you’ll find combos, platters, gyros, salads, favorites, extras, and even a kid’s menu. You can order dinner or catering from this restaurant right on their website, and they do delivery!

Taza Grill is open from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. on Mondays through Saturdays and from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Sundays.

“The owners are fantastic and have genuine contact with all customers the second they walk through the door…They are always open for input so if you're unhappy they will fix it, they are big on customer service and quality.” - Yelp Review

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Baba Ghannouj

A Mediterranean buffet in the Triangle area.

The portion sizes at this restaurant will leave you with plenty of leftovers, so you can enjoy your meal all over again! Image courtesy of Instagram.

5400 S Miami Blvd Ste 138 | Durham | babaghannoujbuffet.com 

Though not located in Raleigh itself, this restaurant in nearby Durham has enough options that it’s worth going a bit out of your way. Whether you want to sit down for a set meal, eat at the buffet, or order catering, Baba Ghannouj has you covered.

With more than 25 different options in the buffet for you to choose from and space enough to accommodate 170 people, this restaurant really is all-you-can-eat. If you prefer to order from the main menu, you can choose between gyro pita wraps, shawarma, kebabs, salads, sides, and desserts. There’s even a kid’s menu and family meal options!

This restaurant is open from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. on weekdays, noon until 4 p.m. on Saturdays, and closed on Sundays.

“Our food was ready quickly for pick up and we ordered the small kit which was perfect for 2 people and we still have a ton of sides left over.” - Yelp Review

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Neomonde Mediterranean Raleigh

A family restaurant that mixes traditional and contemporary flavors.

This Raleigh restaurant is a great place for vegetarians to visit for some authentic Lebanese flavors! Image courtesy of Instagram.

3817 Beryl Rd | Raleigh | neomonde.com 

This restaurant started with bread and expanded to more dishes in 1989 with family recipes made daily by hand full of authentic flavors. Since then, customer loyalty has enabled the Saleh family to also open a small grocery store.

Neomonde has kept authentic flavors in their gourmet dishes to this day, but now you’ll find options on the menu with a more modest twist. Here, you’ll be able to dine healthily, and there are plenty of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dishes to choose from, too.

Neomonde Mediterranean Raleigh is open from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. every day of the week.

“If I lived close to this place I would definitely be tempted to stop by regularly for lunch! They also have a little market area to pick up some grocery items, as well as a ton of different desserts.” - Yelp Review

Sitti

Named after the Lebanese word for “grandmother,” this restaurant brings authentic Lebanese food “from the Hatem family to yours.”

Sitti serves their delicious food in both indoor and outdoor seating. Image courtesy of Instagram.

137 S Wilmington St | Raleigh | sitti-raleigh.com

Located in downtown Raleigh, this restaurant prides itself on being incredibly authentic and greeting their guests with Lebanese hospitality. The popularity among those who live in and visit Raleigh alike is due in large part to the warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Sitti serves lunch, dinner, and desserts as well as a fine selection of drinks and family practices. There’s cold and hot mezze, sandwiches, dip, kabobs, pizzettes, soups, sides, salads, entrees, and much more on the menu.

Hours at Sitti are from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. on Sundays through Thursdays, and from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

“Delicious food and great service. The bartender makes a mean martini and old fashioned. He asks for your preference and cares [about] how you like the drink. He also gives elaborate background and recs on the food.” - Yelp Review

Jasmin & Olivz Mediterranean

Seven locations of this Lebanese restaurant, all in North Carolina.

Try a bit of everything on the menu at Jasmin & Olivz— some of these dishes are perfect to share! Image courtesy of Instagram.

2430 Hillsborough St | Raleigh | jasminandolivz.com 

Jasmin & Olivz Mediterranean combines Greek and Lebanese cuisine in their dishes, always putting bold emphasis on what’s fresh and healthy. Their first location opened in 2005, and the success since has enabled them to open up six more!

The food at this restaurant is considered fast-casual, so you won’t have to wait too long for your meal, and there are options on the menu for everyone— many of the dishes are affordable and adhere to different dietary restrictions.

Jasmin & Olivz Mediterranean is open from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. all seven days a week.

“A great restaurant in a unique location. I love that they remodeled part of an old mall to make this location. The food here is always consistently delicious...They take care with your order and make sure it is right.” - Yelp Review

Sassool

Fresh ingredients and a gas-fired dome oven at this restaurant.

At Sassool, you can eat both healthily and happily— there’s no reason food that’s good for your diet can’t also taste good. Image courtesy of Instagram.

9650 Strickland Rd | Harvest Plaza Shopping Center | sassool.com 

In addition to this location, Sassool is also open in Cary, NC. Both restaurants pride themselves on serving healthy dishes made expertly from fresh ingredients, and this location in particular is in a great area of Raleigh. 

Sassool serves a lot of savory dishes on the menu, but the desserts may be the star of the show— homemade cookies, brownies, baklava, namoura, lady fingers, burma, and mamoul. Save room at the end of your meal so you can treat yourself to something sweet!

This restaurant is open from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Sundays through Wednesdays, and from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursdays through Saturdays.

“Sassool is definitely my favorite ‘healthy’ meal option in the Triangle. It's a Mediterranean place that serves a variety of sandwiches/wraps but also a ton of Mediterranean side dishes.”  - Yelp Review

Aladdin’s Eatery

Lebanese food that will fit within your diet.

There are a lot of great, healthy options on the menu at this restaurant, and they all taste amazing, too. Image courtesy of Instagram.

4209 Lancaster Mill Rd | North Hills | aladdins.com

Whether you’re vegan, paleo, gluten-free, or devoted to maximizing your protein, this restaurant will have something on the menu for you. Aladdin’s Eatery has many different locations across the United States, not just in North Carolina— you can also find these restaurants in Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania.

On the menu at this location in Raleigh, you can order appetizers, pita pitzas, rolled pitas, vegetarian rolled pitas, specialty plates, salads, entree salads, and soups. To drink with your meal you can choose between smoothies, juice, iced or hot tea, and other beverages. There’s also a kid’s menu!

Hours at Aladdin’s Eatery are from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Sundays through Thursdays, and from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

“We are completely obsessed. Everything was fresh and flavorful. We ordered way too much but everything was so great. The place was small but beautiful. Service was great. We cannot wait to come back!” - Yelp Review

If you or someone you know happens to be so fortunate as to find yourself in the Raleigh area, the restaurants on this list are where you’ll want to go if you want some authentic and delicious Lebanese dishes.

This list has everything! Healthy options, dishes that accommodate dietary restrictions, large portion sizes,  delivery, takeout, and dine-in (and outdoors)! Surely one of these eight restaurants will get you the fix for the Lebanese cuisine you’ve been craving.

Consider treating yourself to one of these restaurants, and consider treating someone you care about to the gift of a GiftYa virtual gift card while you’re at it.