ELISSAR
Read moreDon't be fooled by the austère facade of the Elissar restaurant. Once inside, you will be seduced by the décor of this traditional th century Arab residence. The inner courtyard, transformed into a dining room, is covered with a large vélum, allowing you to spend a moment in any season sheltered from weather. The terraces offer a pleasant view of the patio. Attention is paid to the restaurant, as much appreciated by Syrians as foreigners, and is often complete. come early or think about booking. Count 600 LS at least per person.
AL KHAIR PALACE
Read moreThe restaurant is nestled in a spacious patio. Singer and lute player in the evening. Good Wi-Fi in the coffee house, adjoining the restaurant.
NARCISSUS PALACE (AL-NARJES EN ARABE)
Read moreIn a former palace of 1735, a generous and delicate cuisine. Off the beaten slopes, this restaurant offers a simple and friendly service.
From 500 LS. Fresh drinks and ice creams to refresh in summer. The restaurant offers a varied breakfast between 150 and 200 LS.
CITY OF HOPE
Read moreNestled in a residence dating back to 1703, this charming restaurant offers a varied menu, with original recipes, white wine, Burgundy fondue… Every evening from 22 am to midnight, some musicians come to play traditional music. An intimate atmosphere, it changes often noisy rooms from other establishments in this category.
AL KHAWALI
Read moreA tastefully restored interior with a certain authenticity, the warm and crisp bread out of the traditional oven, which is in the middle of the room and the quality food make this place one of the best in the city. In summer, possibility to eat on the terrace with a beautiful view of the Umayyad Mosque and the Qassioun mountain. Do not surprise if at the time of dessert you receive dessert and pastry, this is systematic and included in the service!
OMEYYADE PALACE RESTAURANT
Read moreThe restaurant is in fact on the location of a former omeyyade palace, where it remains the patio and the rooms now designed for tourists. Oriental décor: small tables and chairs, traditional costumes servers. A real cave of Ali Baba because the owner is full of beautiful objects. A beautiful buffet offers 30 varieties of mezze, 9 varieties of hot dishes and between 25 and 30 desserts and fruit. It's one of the best restaurants in the city!
OLD DAMASCUS
Read moreLocated behind the citadel, the restaurant (Dimachq al-Radim) offers popular Syrian cuisine. 500 LS for a lunch that includes a hot dish with some mezze, 660 LS the dinner with music and songs typical of Damascus accompanied by sword games. Its vast room, whose ceiling is a festival of arabesques, welcomes many families and groups of friends who celebrate festivals or reunion.
When the orchestra (quality) takes part in the game, the atmosphere rises and the traditional air is taken over by the assistance.
JABRI HOUSE
Read moreThe oldest restaurant in Damascus, dating from the th century. Considered one of the most beautiful historical monuments in Damascus, decorated with fruit, trees and ivy. If there is room, ask for a table on the first floor, the room is magnificent and time (she is 500 years old).
AL AZARIEH
Read moreSmall bar restaurant. Rather intimate atmosphere. Several varieties of mezze and salads. Beware, the fish is a bit expensive 600 LS! Singer and lute player in the evening. Alcohols.
PIZZA
Read moreA few wooden tables on the sidewalk and an Italian flag colour, green, white, red, will allow you to locate the place. The place does not pay a mine, but fine pasta pizzas cooked in a traditional brick oven are the best in the city. A test: the pizza in the Nutella!
ABOU HAIDAR
Read moreThis local canteen does not pay a mine, but it is an opportunity to taste the best homemade Syrian dishes. The owner will be pleased to choose the dishes directly in the pots. Here there is no menu, several small dishes to share are on the table, the meal ends with a mint tea.
Council: accompany your meal with the hot bread made at the top of the street!
RESTAURANT CHINOIS
Read morePerfect for a break with falafel, hommos and kebab. The Chinese chef offers a varied traditional food, the vapeurs will be surprised and seduced.
LA PERLE D'ORIENT
Read moreNestled in a house of 1926, the hotel opened in 2010 offers fine cuisine. All the great Syrian classics nicely presented with the dessert offered at the end of the meal.
AL SHAMIAT
Read moreAn establishment always filled, very appreciated by locals for its fresh and simple food. A very varied map proposing all Syrian classics: …, kebab, kibbeh, shish taouk…
HARETNA
Read moreA very appreciated address of the premises. Large room in the inner courtyard of an ancient Arab residence, with a floor. Kitchen that combines quality and quantity with very good saj ' (like local pancakes) and good dishes in sauce. Dessert offered, basket of fruit accompanied by pastry or ice depending on season.
OXYGEN
Read moreOne of the only restaurants in the old town that is not located in an Arab house. After descending a few steps and pushed a huge door, we penetrate into an intimate universe, sifted light with red light. Prepared and beautifully presented, serves one of the best chocolate fondants in the city. We come here both for the unexpected atmosphere and for quality food.