Em Sherif Cafe Downtown

We decided to have dinner at Em Sherif Café, but the experience was disappointing. The hosts made us feel unwelcome from the start, telling us we had only an hour to stay because the place was fully booked—yet we noticed more than ten empty tables while we were there. We had to ask the waiter for a menu since he didn’t place the QR code on our table. When we ordered our food, the way he placed the fork and knife directly on our plates felt off. Given the restaurant’s reputation, we expected more—the food was just “okay” and nothing special. The shisha was good, but considering the portion sizes and taste, the prices felt unreasonable.

Em Sherif is hands down my favorite restaurant in town! Let me tell you, once you taste their food, you're hooked for life. It's an experience like no other. From the moment you step in, you're greeted with warmth and hospitality that sets the tone for the entire meal. And oh, the food! It's beyond amazing. Every dish is crafted with such care and attention to detail, bursting with flavors that dance on your palate. But it's not just about the food; it's the whole experience. The ambiance, the service—it all adds up to create something truly special. And what's even better is that with each visit, it somehow manages to surpass your expectations. Em Sherif isn't just a restaurant; it's a culinary journey that you'll want to embark on again and again. Trust me, you won't be disappointed.

Unfortunately my experience wasn’t pleasant. The place is completely overrated and overpriced for what you are getting. Coming from a Lebanese family…. The food there is below average. Taboule was too lemony (not sure if they were just trying to put their own spin to it which I would consider a fail in my book), the shish tawouk was heh, the kibbe was extremely heh… I was expecting a wow in accordance to the brand and reputation and for the price you are paying but I was disappointed unfortunately..

Great place at the heart of Beirut, service is good, the food is delicious and the atmosphere is what you're expecting in this area. Slightly posh and fancy looking people all around. The place is very well known and you'd be simply pampered with all the attention and the nice waiters and all the good food and taste! Prices are a bit more expensive, but overall it was a great experience. I do recommend it as a nice Lebanese restaurant if you haven't found any that suits you elsewhere.

Definetly one of the most tasty lebanese restaurants in Lebanon. What makes it special that they truly have their unique taste, for example i have never tasted such lamb cubes anywhere else, and many other things are also unique and tasty. What i didn't like was the vibes and service. No music, the place is too small to have shisha served inside, and the waiters looks like they are getting paid 200 dollars monthly they dont smile and hands in their pocket while talking to you and terrible body language (our waiter took the order while leaning on the wall). Only the manager was professional he passed by with a smile and asked if all ok. Prices are expensive.