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Welcome to Zahli: A Dining Experience
at one of Sydney’s best Lebanese restaurants
Zahli Restaurant is built on a passion for food and hospitality, serving authentic Middle Eastern dishes, lovingly made with fresh ingredients exclusive to our kitchen.
Our journey began in 2014, with a focus on seeking the perfect Lebanese cuisine and sharing it with Sydney. Quickly becoming one of the finest Lebanese restaurants in Sydney, we combine the very best of Middle Eastern flavour to transform your meal into an experience. Every dish is prepared using a traditional method, made from ingredients sourced both locally and from Lebanon, ensuring authentic taste, quality, freshness, and an unforgettable culinary experience.
Named after one of the most iconic parts of Lebanon, Zahle, Zahli Restaurant pays homage to the region and draws from its history, culture and tradition. This is why we promise to showcase the rich culinary traditions like no other Lebanese restaurant in Sydney, offering the finest elements and decadent flavour of authentic Lebanese cuisine. Zahli is the perfect example of what Lebanese dining should be, serving an abundance of mezze, platters, banquets, and more.
Our interior space recreates a Middle Eastern ambience, a kaleidoscope of the senses exuding warmth and comfort.
Located in Surry Hills, our Lebanese restaurant is minutes from Sydney’s CBD, so it’s the perfect place for those wanting to further explore traditional Lebanese feasting!
At Zahli, food becomes an occasion as we unite families, lovers and more with sophisticated recipes that offer one simple thing—a sensory delight. We invite you to join us on a unique culinary journey to the Middle East’s most precious gem. Welcome to Zahli Restaurant – a little piece of Lebanon in the heart of Sydney.
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hours
monday: closed
tuesday – wednesday – thursday – sunday: 12pm until 9pm
friday – saturday: 12pm until 10pm
location
529 Elizabeth St,
Surry Hills NSW 2010
Bringing Lebanese authenticity to the heart of Surry Hills
Zahli, Sydney’s best Lebanese restaurant.
Our name comes from a beautiful area in Lebanon where the Bardouni river flows from Mount Sannine. Among other things, Zahlé is steeped in the tradition of Lebanon’s famous mezza and on warm evenings, there is nothing finer than dining outdoors at one of the excellent restaurants that line the river banks. Wine and poetry flow in equal measure – there have been many poets and writers born in Zahlé and some of the best wines and araks in the region, originate in this small area.
Here at Zahli in Elizabeth Street, Sydney CBD, we have brought this experience to life. Our Lebanese restaurant will take you to the banks of the Sannine on a warm summer’s night. We have created the perfect atmosphere and menu, exuding a modern take on Middle Eastern food. We are committed to delivering excellence in taste, service and unique experiences, with memories to last a lifetime.
Using tradition as foundation, our Executive Chef and his team create their own interpretation of contemporary and flavoursome dishes.
Zahli is the perfect place to host any occasion. We also offer catering for events and with our delectable dishes, your guests will experience Middle Eastern cuisine at its finest.
You may well have been to a Lebanese restaurant before, but none quite like Zahli.
Book a table
Please feel free to contact us at least 24 hours in advance of the booking if you have any specific dietary requirements and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
In addition, we are also able to offer dietary specific tasting menus upon request. Menu items and prices are subject to change.
For milestone events and catering, our team is readily available to work with you to create the most unforgettable experience. Make each moment special with Zahli.
We thought we’d let you in on a few fun facts about the Middle East’s staple beverage, Arak 👌
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“Delicious as expected.”— @ritamouny
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We love hearing about your experience at Zahli!
Thank you, Marcio 🌟
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We had the pleasure of welcoming @9news newsreader Peter Overton to dine with us at Zahli Restaurant this week.
Just as we celebrated 8 years since we first opened, we were excited to see another familiar face enjoy the warmth and hospitality that Middle Eastern cuisine is best known for.
Add a fresh and zesty element to your dinner with our fattoush—complementary salad that you simply can’t go without.
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Celebrating personal milestones at Zahli ensures that each moment turns into a special memory, with dining and hospitality like no other.
Speak to our Events team to find out more about hosting your next event with us.
Image via @sonialewi5
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Meat or cheese? Better yet, why not both?
Comment below which filling is your favourite.
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Can’t find the right gift for your loved one? How about an extravagant dinner?
Link in bio to claim yours. 💌
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Our secret ingredient? #love!
Inspired by traditional recipes, our menu is brought to life through our passion.
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Middle-Eastern food is as vibrant in colour as it is in taste. With a decedent array of breads, dips, salads, mezza and mains, it’s a feast for the eyes, just as much as it is for the tummy.
Image via @big_city_mick
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Anniversary celebrations done right at Zahli 🥂
We’re happy to have been part of a special milestone, @tuldge.
Thanks for sharing, and cheers to many more years ahead.
#zahlirestaurant #lebanesecuisine #weddinganniversary #couplegoals #lebaneserestaurant #sydneyeats #surryhillseats #sydneydining #middleeasternfood
Eid Mubarak to everybody celebrating #EidAlAdha today 🌙
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