A good place to start
A pintxos-style visit can be a way to try several small bites; ask how ordering and pricing work at the particular venue.
What to compare
- Small plates
- Ordering format and regional dishes
Make one part of the meal new
Keep a favourite dish or familiar ingredient, then try something different alongside it. Ask about unfamiliar ingredients, sharing portions and dietary needs. Menu examples are starting points for a conversation; check what the restaurant actually serves.
Something else to discover
Syrian restaurants
Syrian cooking can introduce mezze, stuffed dishes and other regional specialities.
Lebanese restaurants
Lebanese dining can make a meal from mezze as well as grilled or other main dishes.