NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

July 11, 2020

International Cuisine

Kudeta: An International Bistro Serving Tasty Food in Badaro

Despite its name, Kudeta Café is much more than just a coffee shop. This bistro bar is a musical oasis that gives Badaro’s energetic nightshift a fittingly jazzy tone. Throughout the…

July 11, 2020 | Italian Food | Badaro

PIZZA: A Dish You Can't Get Enough Of

News

April 14, 2020

News

PIZZA: A Dish You Can't Get Enough Of

That did start in Italy. Specifically, baker Raffaele Esposito from Naples is often given credit for making the first such pizza pie. Historians note, however, that street vendors in Naples sold…

April 14, 2020 | Pizza

La Nonina Pizzeria: The Romana Pizza is Awesome! Thin, Crispy and acidic

Italian Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

January 13, 2020

Italian Food

La Nonina Pizzeria: The Romana Pizza is Awesome! Thin, Crispy and acidic

My teeth cut into the thin crust while the tomato sauce explodes under the palate. A unique pizza, very thin crust, crunchy and soft at the same time, and topped with a load of cheese, ham, and…

January 13, 2020 | Pizza | Achrafieh

Maison de la Truffe: Delicious Lunch & Excellent Gourmet Pizza

French Food | Paris France Europe

France

November 23, 2019

French Food

Maison de la Truffe: Delicious Lunch & Excellent Gourmet Pizza

The smell enchants your nostrils the minute you walk in. Travel along the display bar, before accessing the dining space: Maison de la Truffe, à restaurant since 1932 serving French…

November 23, 2019 | Recommended | Paris

Al Pesto Mansourieh: International Fast Food in a Wannabe Italian Restaurant

Italian Food | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

October 18, 2019

Italian Food

Al Pesto Mansourieh: International Fast Food in a Wannabe Italian Restaurant

Driving on Mansourieh highway all the way up to Beit Merry, it came to my attention that almost all restaurants are fast food places. Start by Abou Arab, Sandwich w Noss, Burger King, and Mc.…

October 18, 2019 | Restaurants | Metn

Esmer Chef: Fresh Street Food Pasta in Istanbul

Italian Food | Istanbul Turkey Middle East

Turkey

September 17, 2019

Italian Food

Esmer Chef: Fresh Street Food Pasta in Istanbul

Some of the blog’s readers recommended “Esmer Chef.” Pizza, pasta, salads, international cuisine and everything in between, the casual fast food has several branches of which one on…

September 17, 2019 | Restaurants | Istanbul

Appetito Trattoria Gemmayze: Italian Spaghetti and Pizza I Enjoyed

Italian Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

June 06, 2019

Italian Food

Appetito Trattoria Gemmayze: Italian Spaghetti and Pizza I Enjoyed

Driving on the highway to Beirut you can’t but notice a blue house facing Beirut seaport. Located between The Gathering and Mayrig on Gemmayze Pasteur street, Appetito Trattoria has opened its…

June 06, 2019 | Pizza | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

Rossini Caffe and Osteria Opens at The Phoenicia Beirut

Italian Food | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

May 15, 2019

Italian Food

Rossini Caffe and Osteria Opens at The Phoenicia Beirut

After decades of success, “Cafe Mondo” leaves its legacy to “Rossini Osteria and Caffe.” Upscale and renovated to cope with the century’s new decor trends, you will dine…

May 15, 2019 | Restaurants | Beirut

Cibo Pizzeria: Italian Quick Food for Tourists in Malta

Italian Food | Malta Europe

April 14, 2019

Italian Food

Cibo Pizzeria: Italian Quick Food for Tourists in Malta

Walking the streets of Valletta on Sunday night, a pizzeria grabbed my attention. Cibo looks American and trendy while promising an Italian experience. As a first impression: service is very…

April 14, 2019 | Restaurants | Malta

Margo’s: Pretentious and Overrated Italian Restaurant in Malta

Italian Food | Malta Europe

April 13, 2019

Italian Food

Margo’s: Pretentious and Overrated Italian Restaurant in Malta

With a 4.3/5 on google maps and a nice photo showing an open kitchen, there’s smoothing that brought me to Margo’s. An Italian restaurant in Valletta operating under an old stone arcade,…

April 13, 2019 | Pizza | Malta

Farinella: Exceptional Pasta and Pizza at the Airport in Rome

Airports | Rome Italy Europe

Italy

April 13, 2019

Airports

Farinella: Exceptional Pasta and Pizza at the Airport in Rome

At Fiumicino airport, upon the first floor, an Italian restaurant serves a wide selection of local specialties. You don’t expect to have a real restaurant at the airport especially with…

April 13, 2019 | Italian Food | Rome

La Vecchia Taranto: The Best Italian in Malta and Beyond

Italian Food | Malta Europe

April 13, 2019

Italian Food

La Vecchia Taranto: The Best Italian in Malta and Beyond

I felt this place! Traditional, authentic, small and feels like home. An Italian trattoria owned and managed by Italian people, Vecchia Taranto welcomes you for pizza and pasta. We arrived without…

April 13, 2019 | Recommended | Malta

DIVVY: Very Good Food! I Enjoy it More Every Time

International Cuisine | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

March 28, 2019

International Cuisine

DIVVY: Very Good Food! I Enjoy it More Every Time

From the four corners of the globe, comes a diverse cuisine made to share. DIVVY’s of The Village Dbayeh opens for lunch and dinner, welcoming you in a relaxed and fresh ambiance. I love…

March 28, 2019 | Recommended | Dbayeh

Pizzeria Del Vico: Pizza and Pasta Delivery in Beirut

Pizza | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 22, 2019

Pizza

Pizzeria Del Vico: Pizza and Pasta Delivery in Beirut

Other than spreading garlic everywhere, Pizza Del Vico is a good delivery option. The pizza though are garlic-free! Having dinner at friends in Achrafieh, we ordered pizza and pasta…

March 22, 2019 | Restaurants | Achrafieh

Pizza Charbel Touma; Homemade With Love in Hasroun

Pizza | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

March 03, 2019

Pizza

Pizza Charbel Touma; Homemade With Love in Hasroun

Charbel used to have a container on Hasroun's main road and now moved to the first floor of an old house. Imagine a pizza that's 50 centimeters in diameter. A pizza dough that's cooked on both…

March 03, 2019 | Popular | North Lebanon

Spaghetteria La Perla; A Homey Italian Dinner in Copenhagen

Italian Food | Copenhagen Europe

February 24, 2019

Italian Food

Spaghetteria La Perla; A Homey Italian Dinner in Copenhagen

After yesterday’s bad experience at Scarpetta, I really needed some good Italian spaghetti cooked aldente. Google maps led me to this homey trattoria serving a handful of pasta dishes, risotto,…

February 24, 2019 | Recommended | Copenhagen

Trattoria Fiat Copenhagen: Beautiful Decor, Nothing Else

Italian Food | Copenhagen Europe

February 24, 2019

Italian Food

Trattoria Fiat Copenhagen: Beautiful Decor, Nothing Else

It’s the name that catches your attention; you say to yourself, a trattoria like any other Italian restaurant until you walk in! A big restaurant, candles decorating all tables, two stories of…

February 24, 2019 | Restaurants | Copenhagen

Abou Daoud Bakery, Jdeideh: One of the Best Manakish Ever!

Breakfast & Coffee | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

February 18, 2019

Breakfast & Coffee

Abou Daoud Bakery, Jdeideh: One of the Best Manakish Ever!

It's definitely the welcoming, the happiness and positive vibes... followed by a bite, one single bite and you will fall in love. Abou Daoud is a homey and traditional Lebanese bakery…

February 18, 2019 | Manakish | Metn

Tavolina Naccache: Delicious Spaghetti and Risotto, Unprofessional Service!

Italian Food | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

January 23, 2019

Italian Food

Tavolina Naccache: Delicious Spaghetti and Risotto, Unprofessional Service!

The famous Italian restaurant of Mar Mikhael has landed in Metn with a big location at Zero4. Special pizzas and Italian specialties served in a casual ambiance the Italian trattoria way.

January 23, 2019 | Pizza | Antelias

Gio Delicatesse: Sushi and Pizza in Bayada

Japanese & Sushi | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

January 21, 2019

Japanese & Sushi

Gio Delicatesse: Sushi and Pizza in Bayada

Gio is the delicatessen market of Rabieh, known by the region’s residents from the day “Black Pepper” used to occupy the space. Today, Gio has opened a restaurant on its closed…

January 21, 2019 | Pizza | Metn

Via Roma Italian Eatery, Naccache: The Special Pizza!

Italian Food | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

January 20, 2019

Italian Food

Via Roma Italian Eatery, Naccache: The Special Pizza!

An oval shaped pizza prepared with such attention you will feel in every bite. A thin crust, crunchy on the bottom and fluffy at the same time. A thick border that crunches before melting under the…

January 20, 2019 | Pizza | Antelias

Margherita Sin el Fil: Pizza, Nothing Else

Italian Food | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

January 20, 2019

Italian Food

Margherita Sin el Fil: Pizza, Nothing Else

I never thought that the Margherita of Sin el Fil would be so crowded; loaded with customers, I arrived at Margherita for lunch. The concept has lately been bought by a new group from Giovanni Di…

January 20, 2019 | Pizza | Metn

Pepenero: Excellent Tagliatelle and Outstanding Carbonara in Prague

Italian Food | Prague Czech Republic Europe

Czech Republic

January 20, 2019

Italian Food

Pepenero: Excellent Tagliatelle and Outstanding Carbonara in Prague

I was waking in front of the restaurant, read on the menu that the carbonara doesn’t contain cream... I had to stop here for dinner! A restaurant oozing Italian vibes, a beautiful menu…

January 20, 2019 | Recommended | Prague

New York City Pizzeria: Authentic and Handcrafted from the States to Jounieh

American | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

January 13, 2019

American

New York City Pizzeria: Authentic and Handcrafted from the States to Jounieh

On the seaside road of Jounieh, there’s a new pizza place. Much more than a pizzeria, NYC pizzeria is the restaurant of Elie and his father who have come back from Houston to Lebanon, bringing…

January 13, 2019 | Pizza | Jounieh

My Top 10: Lebanon’s Best Pizza!

Italian Food | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

January 02, 2019

Italian Food

My Top 10: Lebanon’s Best Pizza!

Pizza, who doesn’t love pizza? This Italian classic is the second most popular food in the world, after burgers. From Italy to France, the United States to the Middle East, pizzas come in…

January 02, 2019 | Pizza | Lebanon

Sapori e Vini: It’s About Positive Vibes and Delicious Food in Jbeil

Italian Food | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

December 26, 2018

Italian Food

Sapori e Vini: It’s About Positive Vibes and Delicious Food in Jbeil

When I walked in, I couldn’t but say “WOW”! The architect deserves an award and the decorator as well. It’s probably one of the few restaurants in Lebanon where you feel…

December 26, 2018 | Pizza | Jbeil

Napoletano: A Renowned Casual Italian in Paris. Come for the Pizza and Pasta

Italian Food | Paris France Europe

France

December 21, 2018

Italian Food

Napoletano: A Renowned Casual Italian in Paris. Come for the Pizza and Pasta

It’s called Napoletano, Chez Toni, an Italian restaurant located 18 Avenue Franklin Roosevelt. I’ve been here in 2012 and now back after six long years. I still remember to be unique, the…

December 21, 2018 | Recommended | Paris

Le Petit Gris: 7 Years of Bistronomy in Beirut

French Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 29, 2018

French Food

Le Petit Gris: 7 Years of Bistronomy in Beirut

When I noticed that I last came here in 2015, it was time to visit again one of my favorite French Bistros in town. Guaranteed satisfaction for as long as I remember, Le Petit Gris is one of the few…

November 29, 2018 | Restaurants | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

Mato Street Food Roma

Pizza | Rome Italy Europe

Italy

November 04, 2018

Pizza

Mato Street Food Roma

An ethical gastronomic philosophy, which uses artisanal tools and typical ingredients respecting the history of one of the richest and most creative Italian gastronomic traditions. For a rich snack,…

November 04, 2018 | Restaurants | Rome

PizzaPlease: A Lebanese Pizza, Carlos' Way in Jal el Dib

Pizza | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

November 04, 2018

Pizza

PizzaPlease: A Lebanese Pizza, Carlos' Way in Jal el Dib

Following Pizza Please on Social Media for some time now, I was excited to visit and taste the pizzas behind this active account. Located on Jal el Dib’s internal road, the red sign cannot be…

November 04, 2018 | Restaurants | Metn

Via Roma: Recommended Homey Italian Cuisine by Chef Massimiliano

Bread & Bakeries | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

September 23, 2018

Bread & Bakeries

Via Roma: Recommended Homey Italian Cuisine by Chef Massimiliano

An Italian bakery and Italian restaurant has newly opened on the internal Naccach-Antelias road. A casual Italian eatery welcomes you for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as of eight-thirty until eleven…

September 23, 2018 | Italian Food | Metn

Edible Glitter Makes its Way onto Pizza! Bling Bling

News

June 23, 2018

News

Edible Glitter Makes its Way onto Pizza! Bling Bling

Edible glitter has been popping up on more and more food items — a natural extension of the childlike rainbow and unicorn trends that have overtaken social media... glitter, rainbows and…

June 23, 2018 | Spotted Stories

Nicoletta: Casual Italian with American Influences

Italian Food | New York USA Americas

USA

March 31, 2018

Italian Food

Nicoletta: Casual Italian with American Influences

Because I’ve been here for dinner and photos were dark, I decided to come back for another experience during lunch period when chefs are calmer and can cook for me without garlic and pasta…

March 31, 2018 | Restaurants | New York

&pizza: Complete Chaos in New York!

Pizza | New York USA Americas

USA

March 31, 2018

Pizza

&pizza: Complete Chaos in New York!

I heard about & Pizza and was happy to try it out. I came into a black & white long corridor: Easy ordering process; few pre-set pizzas and mainly build your own options with dif

March 31, 2018 | Restaurants | New York

Micelli’s: An Excellent Homey Pizza You Have to Try

Italian Food | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East