How we rate. Out loud.

Every score on this site is built the same way, so you can compare a $4 sandwich to a $40 dinner fairly.

The five criteria

What makes the score

Taste

Is the food actually good? Seasoning, freshness, cooking, balance.

Cleanliness

Kitchen, table, bathroom. The things nobody photographs.

Presentation

Does the plate respect the food — and the price?

Ambiance

The room, the noise, the people, how it feels to sit there.

Value for money

What you got versus what you paid — in Lebanese reality.

Only when relevant

Delivery packaging — Only scored when we ordered delivery.

Every visit is labelled Independent, Invited or Sponsored. Money can buy exposure. Never a score.

Reading a score

What the numbers mean

9.0 – 10Best in the country. Go out of your way.

8.0 – 8.9Excellent. We'd go back this week.

7.0 – 7.9Good. Worth it for the right craving.

5.0 – 6.9Average. Depends on the price.

Below 5We wouldn't order it again.

Sponsorship, clearly separated

Restaurants can pay for visibility — a labelled spotlight or a feature slot. They can never pay for a score, a ranking position, or a nicer verdict. Sponsored content is always marked “Sponsored”, and editorial scores are produced before any commercial conversation.

If we get it wrong

Prices change, chefs leave, branches close. Tell us and we'll update the page, and re-visit when it matters.

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