Lebnani House
5051 S. 27th St., (414) 488-8033
lebnanihouseinc.com
Serving: Levantine cuisine (Jordanian, Lebanese, Palestinian, Syrian)
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Lebnani House is a beautiful restaurant, with a plush, bright dining room and comfortable seating. But it’s the feast of flavors that you’ll find on the menu that makes it among the most compelling openings of 2022.
Plates remain true to the traditions of Levantine cuisine while highlighting the evolution of the cuisines in a fresh, modern way. Yes, you can find classics like hummus (get the trio), shawarma and kafta (it’s excellent). But you’ll definitely want to explore dishes you’re unlikely to find elsewhere.
For instance, you can feast on fatteh (layers of toasted pita bread tossed with tahini, tangy yogurt and a choice of protein) or indulge in eggplant and beef sajiyyeh prepared with olive oil and kashkaval cheese. If you love shrimp, try the chargrilled marinated tiger prawns; they're served with vegetables in a buttery sauce that begs to be sopped up with flatbread. The grilled meats and kebabs are also worth exploring.
My earnest advice: dine with multiple friends and get a variety of dishes to share. You’ll quickly find favorites you want to eat again and again.
Recommended: hummus, eggplant and beef sajiyyeh, telar kebab
As a passionate champion of the local dining scene, Lori has reimagined the restaurant critic's role into that of a trusted dining concierge, guiding food lovers to delightful culinary discoveries and memorable experiences.
Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with every dish. Lori is the author of two books: the "Wisconsin Field to Fork" cookbook and "Milwaukee Food". Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club. In 2024, Lori was honored with a "Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch" award by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.
When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or planning for TV and radio spots, you’ll find Lori seeking out adventures with her husband Paul, traveling, cooking, reading, learning, snuggling with her cats and looking for ways to make a difference.
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