The 10 best Levantine restaurants in Zurich

DAR has a special double meaning: in Moroccan, the word means "house," in Spanish, "give". In this restaurant, Zineb Hattab honours her Moroccan roots, but often adds a Spanish touch to the dishes. All dishes and drinks are vegan.

At Gül, the friendly crew creates authentic Turkish cuisine. Indispensable: always order at least two Lahmacun for brunch and dinner. Tempting in summer: the idyllic garden terrace in the inner courtyard with midnight gelati from Tellhof.

The cuisine of the Molcho family behind the Neni concept has Middle Eastern roots, but finds inspiration all over the world. No wonder, since it comes from Israel, a true melting pot for people of all countries. The ambience is lively and urban.

Le Cèdre offers over 100 different mezze and grilled specialties, along with a selection of Lebanese wine. Thanks to the fine food, the orientally decorated dining room and the warm hospitality, you feel as if you were a guest in the Middle East.

Sham Café focuses on the heart of Syrian cuisine: mezze. These are served in the pretty dining room in a large and colourful variety. If you're still hungry, you can order a hot dish from the casserole or grill.

Thanks to the cozy, stylish interior, the huge terrace, and the friendly, attentive service, you quickly feel at home here. There is simple tasty Lebanese cuisine, especially popular are the many delicious mezze with and without meat.

Syrian cuisine is the order of the day at Damas. The restaurant in Kreis 5 sees itself as a meeting place for members of the Middle Eastern diaspora and serves dishes that are intended to satisfy their longing for their homeland. The menu includes a variety of sandwiches, mezze and grilled specialties.

Délices de l'Orient is a small takeaway snack bar with a few seats. It serves excellent Syrian and Lebanese mezze, fine falafel, and a shawarma sandwich that is often described as one of the best in the city.

The former Triangolo, now Musti Grill, serves meze, pide and lahmacun. But the house specialties come from the Ocakbasi, the Turkish charcoal grill. The meat cooked on it has a distinctive taste and is served with fine side dishes.

Sun Lebanon is a neighborhood restaurant serving Lebanese cuisine. There is a wide selection of mezze, many of which are vegetarian, grilled specialties and plated dishes. The dining room is cosy, and in the summer you can sit outside on the beautiful terrace.