Lebanese Restaurant Athlone
The cuisine of Lebanon is the epitome of the Mediterranean diet. At Al Mezza the assortment of dishes and combinations are almost limitless. The meals are full of robust, earthy flavours and like most Mediterranean countries much of what the Lebanese eat is dictated by the seasons.
The name Al Mezza comes from a manner or custom in which Lebanese food is often served, it is referred to as mezze and this is one of the more healthy and entertaining aspects of Lebanese cuisine. Similar to the tapas of Spain and antipasto of Italy, mezze is an array of small dishes placed before the guests creating an awe-inspiring array of colors, flavours, textures and aromas. Mezze may be as simple as pickled vegetables, hummus and bread, or it may become an entire meal consisting of grilled marinated seafood, skewered meats, a variety of cooked and raw salads and an arrangement of desserts.
As everything is prepared and cooked on the premises it may take a little longer than expected but as they say good food is worth the wait.