Whether multiculturalism in Italy is working or not, we’re certainly enjoying a variety of international cuisine over here as Italians slowly embrace the traditions of other cultures.
In Genoa, the Nabil restaurant is an true institution – famous throughout the city, you eat great food and spend less.
Anyone who loves middle eastern food should try this out.
The interior of the restaurant is well looked after and on theme.
The menu, put together by chef Nabil, includes traditional home made recipes (he has used his mother’s recipes) from his homeland, Jordan.
Some of the best dishes include cous cous, fish, vegetables, chicken and lamb, or mansaf – a rice-based dish with lamb and yoghurt.
The antipasto is definitely to be tried, with falafel, natural yoghurt, and vegetable condiments including hummus, bean curd and roasted aubergine.
A special mention must go to the desserts, which are truly rare creations.
Basbuse is perhaps the most famous, made from coconut, honey and rose water, and also chick pea flour biscuits.
The whole menu, from the antipasto to the dessert, excluding wine, takes you to about 20 euros.
If you’re looking for some original food and wine matching, some Lebanese wines are available.