Levant Lebanese Restaurant brings the cooking of the Eastern Mediterranean to Old Christchurch Road, in the middle of Bournemouth town centre. Its reputation rests on traditional Lebanese food: mezze to share first, then main courses of fish, meat, kebabs and vegetables, all prepared, in the restaurant's own words, "in the most authentic way."
What's on the menu
Mezze is the heart of a Lebanese meal here: a table full of smaller plates passed around and shared, followed by mains that run from grilled fish and meat through to kebabs and vegetable dishes. Eating this way suits families and groups who would rather order several things between them than stick to one plate apiece. Since the exact dishes and prices move around, have a look at the current menu on the website before you go.
Eating in, collecting or ordering in
Sit-down dining is only part of what Levant does. Takeaway and delivery run alongside table service, and orders can be placed online via the website or through the restaurant's own mobile app, which, when this was written, was giving a discount on app orders over £20. With the doors open from 11:30am right through to 11:30pm, it suits a late lunch just as well as a late supper.
Finding it
Because Old Christchurch Road is one of the principal routes through Bournemouth town centre, Levant is a short walk from the Square, the main shopping streets and the Lower Gardens. That makes it a convenient stop on a day spent in town, or somewhere to eat before heading out for the evening nearby.
Other Lebanese, Mediterranean and international options close by are listed in our food & drink guide, and our things to do guide has ideas for building a fuller day around a meal here.