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Yup, you heard it. I am talking about a few of the many amazing food places in Damascus! It is time to paint a more decent picture of what Damascus is all about besides what politics painted it to look like: delicate, tender, and generous.<\/p>\n

A little introduction: Damascus, one of the oldest cities in the Middle East and the capital of the Syrian Arab Republic, is where I grew up; where I learned how to live and how to love, and most importantly, how to eat.<\/p>\n

Damascenes are always proud of their long known ancient history and culture, but what they\u2019re also complacent about are their cuisine and delicacies.<\/p>\n

For that, I urge you to tag along with me so I take you around 10 amazing food places in Damascus. Trust me, you won’t regret it!<\/p>\n

1. Naranj Restaurant<\/h2>\n

According to TripAdvisor, it is number #1 of #110 food places in Damascus!\u00a0Naranj is just right for small or over the top occasions.\u00a0Naranj<\/a> introduces tasteful fine Arabic food and it\u2019s located in the ancient city center<\/p>\n

It is close to a few historic landmarks: The Omayyad Mosque<\/a> known as the Great Mosque in Damascus and one of the largest and oldest mosques in the world, in addition to Khan Asaad Basha<\/a> which is the historic public bath house.<\/p>\n

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2. Al Khawali Restaurant<\/h2>\n

Another restaurant in the old city of Damascus that serves homemade Syrian dishes is Al Khawali. It is #5 of #110 restaurants in Damascus! The restaurant is known for its beautiful oriental architecture that represents old Damascene houses.<\/p>\n

Al Khawali<\/a> is known for its wide variety of food such as Kibbeh Labanieh, Yabraa’, and their legendary mixed barbeque plates.<\/p>\n

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3. Al Nawafeer (Fountains) Restaurant<\/h2>\n

Al Nawafeer<\/a> is among the best food places that are very popular across Damascus and located in the Sheraton Hotel in Umayyad Square.<\/p>\n

The restaurant serves a wide riot of Arabic food and shisha in addition to its beautiful outdoor setting that’s perfect for the summer time!<\/p>\n

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4. Al Farouk<\/h2>\n

For all of my shawarma lovers out there, Al Farouk should be at the very top of your list to run to! Al Farouk is a 32-year old Damascene establishment that Arabs obsess over.<\/p>\n

p.s. Shawarma is roasted, luscious meats wrapped in Arabic\u00a0bread and cooked on a revolving pit.<\/p>\n

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5. Nara Cafe<\/h2>\n

Nara<\/a> is a Syrian modern cafe established since 2016. Nara prides itself for providing exceptional food and service experiences.<\/p>\n

If you’re looking to enjoy some oriental jazz music or even smoke shisha and play cards in the evening with friends and family, then Nara is your go-to!<\/p>\n

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6. Al Halabi Restaurant<\/h2>\n

Serving local food, Al Halabi is a beautiful, upscale food spot in Damascus in the Four Seasons Hotel and overlooking Barada river!<\/a><\/p>\n

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7. Julia Dumna Cafe<\/h2>\n

Julia Dumna<\/a>\u00a0is located on Mezze Autostrad in Damascus. The high-end cafe is popular for its oriental breakfast and gets full due to its amazing ambiance, food presentation and taste experience!<\/p>\n

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8. Mora Gardens Restaurant<\/h2>\n

Rated #1 of 3 restaurants in Bloudan. Bloudan is a Syrian village in the Rif Dimashq Governate. Mora Gardens has been, for years, the best restaurant venue and it\u2019s most famous for its extraordinary Syrian meals all day long!<\/p>\n

Syrians and tourists love Mora for its hot Arabic bread, barbecues, tabbouleh, white cheese, foul medames, kibbeh and more!<\/p>\n

If you’re in need of fresh air and a great meal in the mountains, then you should give Mora a try!<\/p>\n

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9. Bakdash<\/h2>\n

If you’re feeling nostalgic for some Arabic ice cream, you should get your car engine started and head to Backdash. It is the #1 authentic and well-known Syrian ice cream shop in Damascus!!<\/p>\n

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10. Aura By Dina<\/h2>\n

Aura By Dina is a new restaurant in Damascus located in Abu Roumaneh District. It offers healthy options such as healthy breakfast, salads, smoothies and healthy snacks to satisfy your stomach.<\/p>\n

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Make sure to comment below if you’ve tried any of these 10 Amazing Food Places in Damascus!<\/h3>\n
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