Authentic Lebanese by Beirut native chef Sami Abou Said
Chez Sami opened 8 weeks ago by owner & chef Sami Abou Said of Lebanon. Sami has been cooking fine Lebanese cuisine for the past 20 years all over the world. He says: "I cook the dishes my mother & grandmother taught me back in our village. I cook at the restaurant just like I cook at home for my family". Chef Sami is always there, and often comes out of the kitchen to greet customers in true Mediterranean style.

 

Chic setting in the ex no-logo space
Chez Sami took over the chik space that used to host the trendy no-logo restaurant in Paquis. It's up-market chic yet very welcoming & warm.

 

Excellent menu, reasonable prices
The menu offers all Lebanese classics, at reasonable prices. Our recommendation:
Mezzes:

• Hummus with tahini CHF 11
• Sambousek bel jebneh (savory cheese-filled pastry, 4 pieces) CHF 12

Main dishes:

• Mixed lamb, chicken & kafta CHF 36
• Grilled shrimp brochettes served with saffron rice CHF 38

Desert :

• Go for the knefe': traditional pastry made from a semolina, angel hair pasta, sweet cheese, & sugar syrup. It ain't great for the diet, but it tastes like heaven.

 

Great Reviews
Despite just opening, Chez Sami was already featured in Tribune de Geneve and got this Yelp review:

" Fabulous, 6 star food...If you love Lebanese food this place is it. I haven't had it so good outside of Lebanon or my mother's kitchen....If you want to try Lebanese food or you already love it, this is the place to go "
- Lisa S.

Chez Sami

Rue de Fribourg 11
Geneva
Tel: 022 901 03 33

(no website yet)

 

Dinner Mon-Sat 19h-22h30

 

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