Be-Beirut — Restaurant in Saint-Gilles - Sint-Gillis

There was a sign on the door that they had changed the management. So, as I’m curious and a foodie, I went there today to try it out. Usually, I’m having Lebanese or Lebanese style kitchen when I’m hungry and don’t want to spend much money or am in a rush, not because it is super delicious because usually it is not, just fairly ok. That was different at this restaurant. The quality of the ingredients and the spices and the preparation of the dishes was delicious. I’m not Lebanese so I can’t judge whether it is like in Lebanon, but what I can say is that it is way beyond the usual Lebanese food. I had a dish of 4 mixed mezzo hot and cold and WOW ! The people working there (I guess it’s a family) are super kind and providing very good service. That was my happy foodie surprise...

Can't judge the food, because we really didn't feel welcome. On arrival the staff looked at us, didn't salute or anything. ( In french: "ni bonjour ni merde")

The girl attending us ( probably a summer student-job position) was clearly not enjoying her work.

We seems to bore her. She asked if it was our first time, we confirmed . She explained it briefly but it was difficult to hear her. Then we asked about some dishes but she was sighing before her answers. We both agreed to leave as we felt very uncomfortable.

What a pity, if sold well or at least being friendly, we would have stayed...

Superb deli and cafe with a small exterior courtyard. This cosy Lebanese deli ought to be a Brussels institution. It is certainly one of the better kept secrets. The food has a genuine homemade touch, by which I mean the the flavours are rich and authentic. There's no mass produced or short cuts made here. The staff exude charm even if/when it gets busy. We have used Orientalia for the last 25 years to cater for parties at our home (for upto 50 people) and we never fail to get compliments...