Petit libanes — Restaurant in Barcelona

Cockroach alert! I found it very curious as to why there is a prisoner's dungeon style door going into the kitchen. The door always stays closed and has a narrow slot that is approximately 10cm X 40cm, just like in the movies. This small opening in the door is where the waiter hands the orders to the kitchen and picks up the food. The door never opens and you cannot look at the kitchen or see who is on the other side. We saw this place had a 4.9 rating and hoped it would live up to the reviews. Well, in the middle of our plate of falafel there was a small salad. The salad had a live cockroach in it! My wife was freaking out and I called the waiter over to point it out. He apologized, cancelled the rest of the food we had ordered (as I requested) and came back with our bill. We were charged for the beef and hummus but not falafel. It makes sense why the kitchen is so clandestine and hidden from view. God knows what it looks like on the other side of the door. If you see this restaurant closed in the next few days/weeks after reading this, its because I will be contacting the health inspector's office. 4 years of living in Mexico and I have never encountered this. 1 week in Barcelona and I'm scarred from eating at...

We couldn't fault Petit Libanes. I wanted it to be busier because the food is so good and more people need to experience it! Their Baba Ghanouj is absolutely delicious, chunky with tomato, a different way than I'm used to, which was wonderful to try. The labneh, hummus and moumarra were all faultless, smooth, creamy and super tasty. The vine leaves were zingy and bright, a taste sensation! We also tried the falafel and the chicken shwarma which were both amazing. The shwarma came with a salad which was dressed beautifully and fries. Delicious coffee finished our meal whilst we chatted with the friendly waiter, who made us feel so welcome. I'd like to return to try some more of the menu. Please support this...

I’ve tried nearly every Lebanese restaurant in Barcelona over the past 8 years, and without a doubt, Petite Libanes is the best in the city. Chef Nader, the owner, prepares every dish himself — and with each bite, you can truly taste the passion and authenticity behind his cooking.

Must-try dishes: the Tabboule (ask for extra tomato, trust me on this), Hummus with meat, the Kibbeh, the Tawook and of course, the legendary Lebanese French fries sandwich; arguably Lebanon’s most iconic street food. Try it and...