Originating in the Levant,shawarma (or chawarma) is inspired by traditional spit-roasting techniques and evokes Turkey, Lebanon, and Syria. The principle is simple: meat is marinated for a long time in a mixture of spices, garlic, lemon, and sometimes yogurt, then stacked on a vertical spit to be roasted slowly.
When cut, thin slices of grilled meat are slipped into pita bread or Lebanese bread, rolled on itself and garnished with crudités, onions, parsley, gherkins and sauce. But it's also possible to eat it as a plate, accompanied by rice or tabouleh.
The most common is chicken shawarma, tender and lightly lemony, but there are also beef and lamb versions, more intense and spicy. There are also mixed versions that combine several meats, and even vegetarian shawarmas based on falafel or grilled vegetables! When it comes to sauces, there's something for everyone: garlic sauce ('toum') or sesame sauce ('tahini') for some, hot sauce or yoghurt-cucumber sauce for others... Adjust to your mood!
Popular and affordable, shawarma has carved out a place for itself in the Lebanese, Syrian and Levantine restaurants of Paris. Here are the best addresses!
Chez Zena, family-style Lebanese cuisine in the 18th arrondissement
Want to travel to the heart of the Mediterranean without leaving Paris? Head for Chez Zena, a Lebanese restaurant in the 18th arrondissement, offering family-style cuisine with intoxicating flavors. It's the perfect place to get away from it all, while enjoying a delicious meal! [Read more]
Boulevard Beirut, the right Lebanese restaurant in Poissy, Yvelines (78)
Looking for sunshine on the plate and in the service? Then head for Boulevard Beirut, a lovely surprise nestled between the Collégiale Notre Dame and the old bridge that used to be a landmark of the town of Poissy in the Yvelines department. [Read more]
Sama, the Lebanese restaurant that rethinks mezzés in the 11th arrondissement
The fruit of a collaboration between three friends, the Lebanese restaurant Sama rethinks mezzés, with all the hospitality typical of Levantine tables. [Read more]
Les Bascules, the delicious Mediterranean restaurant on rue de la Bourse
Discover Les Bascules, a new Mediterranean restaurant with Lebanese specialties on rue de la Bourse in Paris. For a sunny lunch, rich in flavors, or festive dinners and musical evenings, this is the spot to have a good time. [Read more]
Brooch, Israeli stall, shawarma and falafel in the Passage des Panoramas
Broche keeps things simple with 2 recipes that pack a punch: a lamb-chicken shawarma cooked over a wood fire, and a falafel pita. Head for the Passage des Panoramas! [Read more]
Ismaïl, colorful and tasty Indo-Lebanese cuisine
The Ismaïl restaurant offers a marriage of two gastronomies with many points in common. Indian and Lebanese cuisine come together in colorful, spicy and flavorful dishes. [Read more]
Eats Thyme, Lebanese cuisine full of variety and generosity
At Eats Thyme, chef Carla Rebeiz delights the Halles district with her colorful and (very) generous Lebanese cuisine. [Read more]
Man'ouché, the Lebanese street food restaurant a stone's throw from the Centre Pompidou
Fans of chawarmas, galettes and pittas should head to Man'ouché, a Lebanese street food restaurant just a stone's throw from the Centre Pompidou on rue Rambuteau. It's the ideal spot to grab a bite to eat while discovering Lebanon and its gourmet cuisine! [Read more]
Find the location of all these places by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
Mediterranean and Middle Eastern street food restaurants in Paris, our best addresses
Turn to Mediterranean and Middle Eastern street food to brighten up your day! [Read more]
Mediterranean and Middle Eastern street food restaurants in Paris, our best addresses
