NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

January 13, 2020

La Nonina Pizzeria: The Romana Pizza is Awesome! Thin, Crispy and acidic

My teeth cut into the thin crust while the tomato sauce explodes under the palate. A unique pizza, very thin crust, crunchy and…

January 13, 2020 | Pizza | Achrafieh Pizza

Appetito Trattoria Gemmayze: Italian Spaghetti and Pizza I Enjoyed

Pizza | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

June 06, 2019

Appetito Trattoria Gemmayze: Italian Spaghetti and Pizza I Enjoyed

Driving on the highway to Beirut you can’t but notice a blue house facing Beirut seaport. Located between The Gathering and…

June 06, 2019 | Pizza | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Pizza

The.CO’s: Excellent Food from Around the World Now in Antelias (Restaurant Closed)

Pizza | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

May 20, 2019

The.CO’s: Excellent Food from Around the World Now in Antelias (Restaurant Closed)

CO’s is for “Brgr.Co”, “Pzza.Co” and “Deli.Co” combined. Enjoy the best of all worlds…

May 20, 2019 | Italian Food | Antelias Pizza

Margo’s: Pretentious and Overrated Italian Restaurant in Malta

Pizza | Malta Europe

Europe

April 13, 2019

Margo’s: Pretentious and Overrated Italian Restaurant in Malta

With a 4.3/5 on google maps and a nice photo showing an open kitchen, there’s smoothing that brought me to Margo’s.…

April 13, 2019 | Pizza | Malta Pizza

Pizzeria Del Vico: Pizza and Pasta Delivery in Beirut

Pizza | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 22, 2019

Pizzeria Del Vico: Pizza and Pasta Delivery in Beirut

Other than spreading garlic everywhere, Pizza Del Vico is a good delivery option. The pizza though are garlic-free! Having…

March 22, 2019 | Restaurants | Achrafieh Pizza

Pizza Charbel Touma; Homemade With Love in Hasroun

Pizza | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

March 03, 2019

Pizza Charbel Touma; Homemade With Love in Hasroun

Charbel used to have a container on Hasroun's main road and now moved to the first floor of an old house. Imagine a pizza…

March 03, 2019 | Popular | North Lebanon Pizza

Tavolina Naccache: Delicious Spaghetti and Risotto, Unprofessional Service!

Pizza | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

January 23, 2019

Tavolina Naccache: Delicious Spaghetti and Risotto, Unprofessional Service!

The famous Italian restaurant of Mar Mikhael has landed in Metn with a big location at Zero4. Special pizzas and Italian…

January 23, 2019 | Pizza | Antelias Pizza

Gio Delicatesse: Sushi and Pizza in Bayada

Pizza | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

January 21, 2019

Gio Delicatesse: Sushi and Pizza in Bayada

Gio is the delicatessen market of Rabieh, known by the region’s residents from the day “Black Pepper” used to…

January 21, 2019 | Pizza | Metn Pizza

Via Roma Italian Eatery, Naccache: The Special Pizza!

Pizza | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

January 20, 2019

Via Roma Italian Eatery, Naccache: The Special Pizza!

An oval shaped pizza prepared with such attention you will feel in every bite. A thin crust, crunchy on the bottom and fluffy at…

January 20, 2019 | Pizza | Antelias Pizza

Margherita Sin el Fil: Pizza, Nothing Else

Pizza | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

January 20, 2019

Margherita Sin el Fil: Pizza, Nothing Else

I never thought that the Margherita of Sin el Fil would be so crowded; loaded with customers, I arrived at Margherita for lunch.…

January 20, 2019 | Pizza | Metn Pizza

New York City Pizzeria: Authentic and Handcrafted from the States to Jounieh

Pizza | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

January 13, 2019

New York City Pizzeria: Authentic and Handcrafted from the States to Jounieh

On the seaside road of Jounieh, there’s a new pizza place. Much more than a pizzeria, NYC pizzeria is the restaurant of…

January 13, 2019 | Pizza | Jounieh Pizza

My Top 10: Lebanon’s Best Pizza!

Pizza | Lebanon Middle East

January 02, 2019

My Top 10: Lebanon’s Best Pizza!

Pizza, who doesn’t love pizza? This Italian classic is the second most popular food in the world, after burgers. From…

January 02, 2019 | Pizza | Lebanon Pizza

Sapori e Vini: It’s About Positive Vibes and Delicious Food in Jbeil

Pizza | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

December 26, 2018

Sapori e Vini: It’s About Positive Vibes and Delicious Food in Jbeil

When I walked in, I couldn’t but say “WOW”! The architect deserves an award and the decorator as well.…

December 26, 2018 | Pizza | Jbeil Pizza

The .Co Family of Amazing Restaurants: Ummi, Deli.co, Brgr.co and Pzza.co

Pizza | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

December 24, 2018

The .Co Family of Amazing Restaurants: Ummi, Deli.co, Brgr.co and Pzza.co

I've been here a dozen times or more and left satisfied and happy every single time. Back for the great food, the service, the…

December 24, 2018 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Beirut Central District Pizza

Mato Street Food Roma

Pizza | Rome Italy Europe

Italy

November 04, 2018

Mato Street Food Roma

An ethical gastronomic philosophy, which uses artisanal tools and typical ingredients respecting the history of one of the…

November 04, 2018 | Restaurants | Rome Pizza

PizzaPlease: A Lebanese Pizza, Carlos' Way in Jal el Dib

Pizza | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

November 04, 2018

PizzaPlease: A Lebanese Pizza, Carlos' Way in Jal el Dib

Following Pizza Please on Social Media for some time now, I was excited to visit and taste the pizzas behind this active account.…

November 04, 2018 | Restaurants | Metn Pizza

&pizza: Complete Chaos in New York!

Pizza | New York USA Americas

March 31, 2018

&pizza: Complete Chaos in New York!

I heard about & Pizza and was happy to try it out. I came into a black & white long corridor: Easy ordering process;…

March 31, 2018 | Restaurants | New York Pizza

Micelli’s: An Excellent Homey Pizza You Have to Try

Pizza | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

February 18, 2018

Micelli’s: An Excellent Homey Pizza You Have to Try

The homemade pizza place or more of the family affair, Micelli’s is the story of a family who decided one day to open a…

February 18, 2018 | Pizza | Metn Pizza

Nicoletta Pizzeria: Big Portions, Good Italian Food in New York

Pizza | New York USA Americas

November 06, 2017

Nicoletta Pizzeria: Big Portions, Good Italian Food in New York

Hearing good reviews about Nicoletta and craving an Italian Pizza all week, I went straight to 2nd and 10th where Nicoletta…

November 06, 2017 | Italian Food | New York Pizza

Ma-Ma’s Pizza Parlor: A Pizza with Positive Vibes

Pizza | CatSkills New York USA Americas

New York

November 01, 2017

Ma-Ma’s Pizza Parlor: A Pizza with Positive Vibes

With a 4.7 score on Google Maps, I couldn’t but give this place a try. A village pizzeria, more of an American diner with…

November 01, 2017 | Pizza | CatSkills Pizza

Bar Tartine Achrafieh: I Had a Very Pleasant Lunch!

Pizza | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

October 08, 2017

Bar Tartine Achrafieh: I Had a Very Pleasant Lunch!

Home of the oval Pizza and fresh sandwiches, Bar Tartine - open in ABC Achrafieh - is my address every time I feel like…

October 08, 2017 | Pizza | Achrafieh Pizza

Sapori E Vini: An Enjoyable Italian Journey Starts in Jbeil

Pizza | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

September 07, 2017

Sapori E Vini: An Enjoyable Italian Journey Starts in Jbeil

Nestled inside a stand-alone house in Jbeil, Sapori e Vini is Lebanon's latest Italian restaurant. Welcoming guests in a…

September 07, 2017 | Pizza | Jbeil Pizza

Doughlicious: Your Canadian Diner in Jounieh

Pizza | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

August 18, 2017

Doughlicious: Your Canadian Diner in Jounieh

Back to Doughlicious, the diner on Jounieh’s old souk road for a new experience. Second time already to discover the…

August 18, 2017 | Pizza | Jounieh Pizza

Eataly Roma: The World's Biggest Italian Food Haven

Pizza | Rome Italy Europe

Italy

August 14, 2017

Eataly Roma: The World's Biggest Italian Food Haven

Take a drive for just over 20 minutes from the center of Rome to reach a dream place every foodie would love to explore. After…

August 14, 2017 | Pizza | Rome Pizza

Pzza, Brgr, Deli: The Co. Family Serves Great Food!

Pizza | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

July 10, 2017

Pzza, Brgr, Deli: The Co. Family Serves Great Food!

When I remember the last time I visited Pzza.Co, I realise how fast time passes... Two years have already passed! I love Pzza.Co,…

July 10, 2017 | Recommended | Beirut Central District Pizza

Pizza Pie: Lebanon's Best Chicago Deep Dish Pizza (Restaurant Closed)

Pizza | Lebanon Middle East

June 26, 2017

Pizza Pie: Lebanon's Best Chicago Deep Dish Pizza (Restaurant Closed)

I was first introduced to Deep Dish Pizza in Dubai four years ago, and then I visited the city of Chicago last summer to…

June 26, 2017 | Restaurant Closed | Lebanon Pizza

Doughlicious: An American Diner with Italian Influences

Pizza | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

March 31, 2017

Doughlicious: An American Diner with Italian Influences

In the heart of Jounieh's Old Souk a restaurant with an eye-catching sign has newly opened. The name is Doughlicious and and…

March 31, 2017 | Pizza | Jounieh Pizza

La PizzAria: Enjoy Their Good Pizzas Now in Metn (Restaurant Closed)

Pizza | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

January 27, 2017

La PizzAria: Enjoy Their Good Pizzas Now in Metn (Restaurant Closed)

It's one of Lebanon's most popular pizzerias. Fady Abou Naoum, the owner, makes the pizzas himself, using the technical skills he…

January 27, 2017 | Pizza | Antelias Pizza

Marta: A Complicated Italian in New York

Pizza | New York USA Americas

January 18, 2017

Marta: A Complicated Italian in New York

Located at the entrance of The Redbury Hotel New York is Marta, an Italian restaurant with live grills and two pizza ovens. …

January 18, 2017 | Pizza | New York Pizza

Montana Pizza in Ghazir: A Huge Disappointment!

Pizza | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

December 13, 2016

Montana Pizza in Ghazir: A Huge Disappointment!

Behind PAUL, on the road leading up to Kfarhbab, is a pizza place called Montana. I have been wanting to try this place for a…

December 13, 2016 | Restaurants | Keserwan Pizza

A Comparative Review: American Pizzas for Dinner: 4 Places, 1 Winner

Pizza | Lebanon Middle East

November 16, 2016

A Comparative Review: American Pizzas for Dinner: 4 Places, 1 Winner

The comparative review series is a set of reviews that I'll be publishing from now on, every time I have the chance. Whenever I…

November 16, 2016 | Comparative Review | Lebanon Pizza

Toto Dbayeh: Trendy, Noisy, Slow, Chaotic Yet Delicious Italian! (Restaurant Closed)

Pizza | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

November 15, 2016

Toto Dbayeh: Trendy, Noisy, Slow, Chaotic Yet Delicious Italian! (Restaurant Closed)

Let me tell you a little secret... this is actually my first time at The Village Dbayeh, where a cluster of restaurants and pubs…

November 15, 2016 | Pizza | Dbayeh Pizza

My Second Time at Eataly Dubai: I Love this Place!

Pizza | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

November 14, 2016

My Second Time at Eataly Dubai: I Love this Place!

This is my second time at Eataly Dubai, but probably my tenth time at one of the many Eataly branches around the world. Every…

November 14, 2016 | Pizza | Dubai Pizza

Don Baker: The 60 Centimeter Pizza!

Pizza | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

November 13, 2016

Don Baker: The 60 Centimeter Pizza!

Last week a new pizzeria opened in Metn that claims to have Lebanon's biggest Pizza, the 60 centimeter. Although I know off…

November 13, 2016 | Reviews | Metn Pizza

Ristorante Del Arte: A Restaurant for Tourists

Pizza | Paris France Europe

France

November 01, 2016

Ristorante Del Arte: A Restaurant for Tourists

I have heard about Del Arte a thousand times on French television and was sure it's a very commercial place, but I though why…

November 01, 2016 | Pizza | Paris Pizza

California Pizza Kitchen Dubai: Bad Food!

Pizza | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

October 17, 2016

California Pizza Kitchen Dubai: Bad Food!

After discovering California Pizza Kitchen for the first time in California I wanted to check how the franchise in the Middle…

October 17, 2016 | Pizza | Dubai Pizza

California Pizza Kitchen: Pizza and Flatbread

Pizza | California USA Americas

October 10, 2016

California Pizza Kitchen: Pizza and Flatbread

California Pizza Kitchen, known as CPK, is a casual dining restaurant chain that specializes in California-style pizza. This is a…

October 10, 2016 | Italian Food | California Pizza

Joe's Pizza: Santa Monica's Ocean Drive Pizzeria

Pizza | California USA Americas

October 07, 2016

Joe's Pizza: Santa Monica's Ocean Drive Pizzeria

Joe's Pizza is Santa Monica's Ocean Drive Pizzeria. It's more like a neighborhood pizzeria that stays open after 10pm.

October 07, 2016 | Restaurants | California Pizza

Eataly: Istanbul's Italian Market

Pizza | Istanbul Turkey Middle East

Turkey

September 17, 2016

Eataly: Istanbul's Italian Market

I love this concept... I tried Eataly in New York, Dubai and Milano and I fell in love with it even more after I attended a…

September 17, 2016 | Pizza | Istanbul Pizza

Pizza Pie: That's What I Call American Pizza! (Restaurant Closed)

Pizza | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

July 25, 2016

Pizza Pie: That's What I Call American Pizza! (Restaurant Closed)

A couple of days ago I mentioned trying a pizza place that recently opened near my house called Winks and I also mentioned…

July 25, 2016 | Recommended | Metn Pizza

Winks: The Black Pizza Box is not Worth it

Pizza | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

July 23, 2016

Winks: The Black Pizza Box is not Worth it

A new pizza place has recently opened next to my house (Mtayleb area) and it's called Winks. With an interesting Instagram…

July 23, 2016 | Reviews | Metn Pizza

Maison Thomas: Pizza Since 1922

Pizza | Egypt Middle East

July 15, 2016

Maison Thomas: Pizza Since 1922

Maison Thomas is a pizza place in Cairo is like no other pizza place in the Egyptian capital. With its old style decor, I…

July 15, 2016 | Restaurants | Egypt Pizza

Goji: Pizza on French Bread (Restaurant Closed)

Pizza | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

July 11, 2016

Goji: Pizza on French Bread (Restaurant Closed)

Goji is the latest concept to open on Mar Mikhael street. Brought to us by the same people of Frank's hot dog, this small black…

July 11, 2016 | Restaurant Closed | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Pizza

Appetito Trattoria Hamra: Trying the Pizza

Pizza | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 08, 2016

Appetito Trattoria Hamra: Trying the Pizza

It has taken me sometime to come here but as they say it's better late then never. Appetito is the Italian trattoria down in…

April 08, 2016 | Pizza | Hamra & Verdun Pizza

Nonna: Lovely Pizzas, Unique in Texture and Taste! (Restaurant Closed)

Pizza | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 07, 2016

Nonna: Lovely Pizzas, Unique in Texture and Taste! (Restaurant Closed)

How great it is to walk into a place that's brightly lit, full of life and oozing freshness, a fresh smell and pizza aromas…

April 07, 2016 | Pizza | Achrafieh Pizza

Micelli's: The Delivery Pizza!

Pizza | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

March 27, 2016

Micelli's: The Delivery Pizza!

Third time tasting Micelli's pizzas but my first time at home; the experience will be repeated...

March 27, 2016 | Recommended | Metn Pizza

Micelli's: The Homemade Pizza Place

Pizza | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

March 13, 2016

Micelli's: The Homemade Pizza Place

Remember Micelli's, the family I visited last year to enjoy a marvelous homemade Pizza by Zizo, her son Rami and the happy…

March 13, 2016 | Recommended | Metn Pizza

Rossopomodoro: Italy's Local Flavors at Eataly Milan

Pizza | Milan Italy Europe

Italy

February 27, 2016

Rossopomodoro: Italy's Local Flavors at Eataly Milan

You can't but fall in love with Eataly so we decided to visit their other location at Brian&Barry. The food at the first was…

February 27, 2016 | Pizza | Milan Pizza

La PizzAria: From Napoli to Beirut with an Impact

Pizza | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East