Mosaic Restaurant — Restaurant in Minet el Hosn

The majestic Phoenicia Intercontinental Beirut does not need any advertising. Since 1961, it has been a Leader on the regional level, a home out of home with a sprinkle of luxury and more than the rated 5 stars service.

It has also marked itself on the dining scene in Lebanon with its different dining outlets. It was time to try Mosaic famous Saturday's themed eve "3al lebneni"!

The famous Chef Hicham Farhat will amaze you with a Buffet of Lebanese food like you have never tasted it before.

First, we were welcomed and escorted to our table beautifully set. Expect to find different age ranges, from families, to young and old couples; there was even a wedding on the other side of the restaurant!

On the facing stage, a band playing and a singer with her smooth voice singing oldies making an enjoyable ambiance. A belly dancer showed up later too!

Now from where to start to talk about the feast we were offered?

Chef Hicham was very keen to make the experience unforgettable. Starting with  a live demonsatrtion of the tastiest frake jnoubie!

Chef in Action First things first: salad bar so appealing with all fresh seasonal ingredients, other mixed salads such as Fattoush and Tabbouli and another selection of seafood ones.

There is a fatte and foul station to cater your taste.

The mezze, every kind you can imagine and more new items such as carrot and beetroot mtabbal:) And oh the zahlawee mtabbal my first (what a shame for a Bekaee lady:P). And the basterma millefeuille such an innovative recipe.

We tried the different kibbe made by the chef: meat, chicken and fish (last one my favorite with caramelized onions), and the tajine so light and perfectly cooked.

The feast has to be ended with the sweetest note: a spread of oriental and wetsern desserts to cater every taste.

So overall, besides gaining at elast 2 kgs after this eve:P, an amzing experience to be repeated!

Bonus was the fortune teller who promised good events on the way, let's...

It really deserves more than 5 stars! The service is extremely professional, you would be really feeling as a VIP! The staff are really helpful and friendly. The manager did visit our table and when we were about to leave he also came to thank us!

The food was exquisite, not a single bad thing to mention! Many choices, all in a very good setting and so fresh, especially the sushi and salmon sashimi, the yummiest!

As for the desserts, the choice is endless, i love the mix between lebanese oriental and international tastes.

All in all, the price is really good for the international buffet, the rip off comes with the drinks as they are extremely expensive.

I would recommend...

We celebrated New Year’s Eve at Mosaic Restaurant in the Phoenicia Hotel, and it was a truly memorable experience. The service was impeccabl and professional throughout the evening. The food was exceptional, offering a wide array of dishes that catered to every palate. It stands out as one of the finest dining experiences I’ve had in Lebanon. While it is on the pricier side, the quality, ambiance, and overall experience make it well worth the investment. I wholeheartedly recommend it for anyone seeking a refined and festive...