Dalaona Lebanese Restaurant

Dalaona is not only a one of a kind restaurant in Muharraq, it's one of a kind in Bahrain. The simplicity of the theme and the branding welcomes you in with that famous Lebanese hospitality you get when you walk inside a restaurant in Beirut. It is a perfect place to dine in when you get nostalgic to Beirut and feel like having a casual meal. 

If the weather is nice, make sure to have your meal in the beautiful garden to have a complete Lebanese experience with Fairouz playing in the background. If not, the dining area inside will make you feel like your sitting in a dining room at home. I think that it can be improved, but it's nice as it is especially for families. 

Getting to the most interesting part; the food. "Homemade" is the best word to describe Dalaona's delicious dishes. You feel the freshness and authentic taste in every bite!!

The Falafel was filled with onion and sumac. I've never tried anything similar to it before. It's a nice signature dish that you must order once you go there.

The presentation of the Baba Ghanooj was beautiful but it was the only dish that i didn't like. Only because I'm not a fan of that smokey taste. If you are, you will love it.

The Chbood (Sawdet Djaj) was very rich and tasteful. You won't be able to stop.

 And of course you can't go wrong with Hummus bel Lahmeh. The freshly baked bread that they serve compliments it perfectly.

Fried Kibbeh. Very tasteful and TRULY Lebanese. I hate it when the kibbeh is dry from the inside and when everything inside it starts falling all over you as soon as you bite. But this kibbeh was the total opposite of that!

Fattoush was good but too sour for my taste.

And here comes the highlight of the meal; the Chicken Shawarma. One of the best i've ever tried. Balanced amount of garlic and perfectly toasted.

Batata Harra. Out of all the Lebanese restaurants in Bahrain, it was the best!

Fattet Hummus. Also too sour but it's meant to be good for those who don't mind the sourness.

Grilled Fish. You get to choose the size and whether you want it cooked the Bahraini or the Lebanese way. It was extremely delicious. But it takes time to get cooked and we were already full by the time it arrived. If you want to try it make sure not to order a lot of starters.

Keep in mind that the portions are big when you order. We ordered all of the above because we wanted to try everything. We were 3 people and it was a way too much!

The breakfast is also good. I would love to have breakfast there one day in the garden. There is a takeaway window also if you don't feel like dining in and delivery of course.

It was totally worth the drive to Muharraq!