The pearl of the Middle East on Södermalm since 1997

Elie's Restaurang, located at Katarina Bangata 71 in Södermalm, Stockholm, is a popular spot known as the "Pearl of the Middle East." Offering authentic Lebanese cuisine with a Swedish twist for 25 years, the cozy neighborhood taverna is run by Elie Lteif and his wife Sussi who also work in the kitchen. The menu features a variety of hot and cold traditional meze dishes, including a creamy hummus, fluffy falafel, flavorful baba ghanouge, and fresh fatoush salad. The restaurant also offers a large grill plate with options such as entrecôte fried in brown butter and topped with almonds and pomegranate seeds, showcasing Elie's ability to harmonize Lebanese and Swedish flavors in a delicious way.