Nuba in Gastown: A Culinary Gem for Authentic Lebanese Dining

Very nice experience — both the food and service was good! The restaurant has a dark, warm atmosphere and is perfect for a little get together. Would highly recommend getting multiple plates to share. The brussels sprouts were the highlight of the night. I only wish that it had come with more hummus as the base. The cauliflower with the dips (tahini and a hot sauce) was also great and the lamb kofta was nice and soft. The halloumi skewers tasted good but I’m confused on how it was $20 for only two skewers, each containing only a couple of pieces of cheese. Had the knafeh and mahalabia for dessert and both were thoroughly enjoyed — neither were too sweet which was great and the nuts on top really elevated each of the dishes.

We were a big group celebrating one of our friend’s birthday. We all had a great time. The server was very attentive. Food was delicious, specially Najibs special, the sablefish dish was great, but the fish itself wasn’t as tasty as we were hoping.

We stumbled upon this place by chance and decided to give it a try. The decor and atmosphere were great, definitely a pleasant and inviting space . We ordered the Grilled Sampler Platter for two ($60), but unfortunately, it didn’t quite meet our expectations. The grilled chicken had a strong burnt, bitter taste that overpowered everything else. On the positive side, the lamb, shrimp, and broccoli were well-cooked and enjoyable. However, considering the portion size and the price, we felt it didn’t offer good value overall

Our experience was so amazing!! We came for our birthday lunch and the food was delicious. We go the lunch plates Lamb Kafta, Lamb Shawarma, Chicken Shish Tawook, Najib Special. Our server gave us the crème brûlée & the tiramisu for our birthday! They were also training a set of new servers all of whom were doing a good job. Very happy with our decision to come to Nuba for our bday lunch!

We wanted some authentic Lebanese food and Nuba was perfect. The service was warm and friendly. They had a good selection of beer on tap and wines by the glass. The hummus was very flavorful and the bread delicious. Love the halloumi skewers, and the lamb kofta was amazing. I also really liked the cocinaron of fig, feta and pear salad - perfect for the summer. Highly recommend it.

Had a great experience! My mum is celiac and we were really impressed with the number of gluten-free options available for her. The food was excellent, and the service was just as good. This was my first time visiting the Gastown location, and I’d definitely come back. Such a cute vibe, too!

Was recommended this place for lunch. I am very familiar with middle eastern food - and this place is top notch. The flavors; the tenderness of the meats and every single thing I tasted was incredible. The portions were generous too! Angelina is a sweetheart. 10/10 recommend! Prices are high but I think it’s value for the money.