Al-Sham
Al Sham Restaurant
One of the highest-rated restaurants in Dushanbe, praised for its Middle Eastern cold mezze and grilled meats, with plenty of vegetarian options.
Located at 11 Academic Rajabov Street, this restaurant specializes in Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisine and features an outdoor terrace. It holds around 4.3 stars on Tripadvisor (previously ranking #1 in Dushanbe) and around 4.5 stars on Google. Cold mezze like hummus, tabbouleh, and mutabbal, along with freshly baked Arabic bread, are frequently mentioned, while grilled meats and falafel are also popular, offering many vegetarian choices. Reviews from 2025 to 2026 praise the service and food, though older reviews mentioned slow service and the need to double-check bills. Prices are mid-to-high; somoni prices are not listed in the sources, and it is a short taxi ride from the city center.
Opening hours
Daily 11:00–23:00
Nearby sights
- National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan
- Ayni Opera and Ballet Theatre
- Ismoil Somoni Monument
- National Library of Tajikistan
- Gurminj Museum of Musical Instruments
- Rudaki Park
- Dushanbe Flagpole & Palace of the Nation
- National Museum of Tajikistan