"The eggplant with nuts and pomegranate sauce is highly recommended"
"Reserve in advance on weekend evenings as the restaurant can get heavily booked"
"Note that falafel is fried in the same oil as meat and fish dishes"
"Enjoy seating in a covered courtyard filled with plants"
Must-try: tabbouleh, hummus, almond persian rice
tabbouleh — popular (×2)
hummus — popular (×4)
almond persian rice — fan-favourite
platter — fan-favourite
eggplant with nuts and pomegranate sauce — fan-favourite
Praised for: friendly service, good value, generous portions
friendly service ×6
good value ×2
generous portions
beautiful interior ×2
cozy atmosphere ×2
Farid is a Lebanese restaurant located centrally in Dakar, known for fresh hummus, tabbouleh, and almond Persian rice served in a leafy outdoor courtyard. The venue offers a relaxed, slightly upscale dining experience with friendly service and prices comparable to European standards, making it a popular spot for both locals and visitors. Vegan diners can find a number of unlabelled but nutritious plant-based dishes, though fried items may share oil with meat dishes.