Appetito Trattoria

Beirut


After indulging in a happy hour or two in Hamra, many locals head to this trattoria for a restorative bowl of pasta or a Roman-style (ie thin-crust) pizza. There's decent wine by the glass, a comfortable bar for solo diners and a menu that will please most tastes.


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