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The 10 best Levantine restaurants in Basel

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The cuisine of the Middle East seduces with a variety of aromatic delicacies, whose strong spices and fresh herbs take the palate on an enjoyable journey to the Orient. Whether Israeli, Syrian or Lebanese - discover in this Falstaff list which Basel restaurants celebrate Levantine cuisine in the most authentic way.

Centralbahnplatz 18, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

Kelim in Basel offers Anatolian cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. It plays with spices and flavours without losing any of its authenticity. The open grill kitchen and the lively space create a dining experience that makes you feel completely at ease.

Steinenbachgässlein 3, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

This Anatolian restaurant has a cozy, family-friendly atmosphere. It serves meat from the Arlesheim butcher Jenzer in the form of Adana kebab, köfte, kebab, and more, along with a variety of mezze, falafel, pide, lahmacun, and other dishes. There’s also a wide selection for vegetarians.

Spalenring 118, 4055 Basel, Switzerland

At Sahara in Basel, North African flavour meets Basel serenity. Tajines simmer slowly, couscous is served fluffy, accompanied by homemade pastilla. A lively restaurant that smells of spices and quickly becomes a favourite place for groups.

Hochbergerstrasse 112, 4057 Basel, Switzerland

At Pinar, special emphasis is placed on high-quality produce. For the kebab, Swiss veal in Natura quality is used, the dairy products are organic. You can taste it; the plate dishes are excellent, like the Pides and Lahmacuns.

Herbergsgasse 1, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

Antalya specializes in cuisine from southern Turkey. The menu features grilled skewers, mezze with and without meat, döner, manti, pide, and much more—as well as Italian-style pizzas. With such a wide and, above all, delicious selection, every guest is sure to find something to their liking.

Leonhardsgraben 8, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

The Yoya Pitabar is known for its filled pocket breads, which are particularly suitable for vegetarians. In addition to the branch in the Passerelle of the SBB train station, there is one in the Klara food court, where hearty plate dishes are also served.

Clarastrasse 13, 4058 Basel, Switzerland

You can get the finest kebab in town at Restaurant Isbilir in Kleinbasel. Only the best ingredients are used in its preparation, and the airy pocket bread is always baked fresh. The other dishes such as Pide and Lahmacun also taste very good.

Clarastrasse 53, 4058 Basel, Switzerland

Butterfly Restaurant works with meat from the local butcher. You can tell; the quality of the Turkish grilled specialities is above average. The bread is also handmade and some of the best kebabs in town are served here.

Güterstrasse 170, 4053 Basel, Switzerland