Beitna is a Palestinian restaurant at 13 Dame Street in Dublin 2, bringing the flavours of the Levant to a central city-centre address. Its name means ‘our home’, reflecting the restaurant’s focus on traditional cooking and the generous, comforting food associated with Palestinian and wider Middle Eastern cuisine.
The menu is rooted in Palestinian and Levantine dishes, with plenty of choice beyond the familiar shawarma and falafel. Mezze include hummus, baba ghanouj, muhammara, tabouleh and fattoush, alongside falafel, lamb kibbeh and stuffed vine leaves. There’s also a selection of slow-cooked dishes, including chicken musakhan with caramelised onions and sumac, chicken maqluba, lamb kabseh and mansaf.
For something grilled, the mashawi section includes shish taouk, chicken and lamb kofta, lamb shish and mixed grill, while shawarma is available with chicken, lamb or a combination of the two. The restaurant also serves dishes designed around fresh Irish meat prepared using traditional Levantine methods.
Vegetarian and vegan diners have plenty of options, including hummus, baba ghanouj, muhammara, tabouleh, fattoush, falafel and munazaleh, a slow-cooked aubergine and chickpea dish. Desserts include baklava and kunaffeh, while there’s also a children's menu.
Beitna has a casual, approachable feel, making it suitable for a quick lunch, relaxed dinner or informal meal with friends. The restaurant also offers collection and delivery, adding to its appeal as an easy option for a meal at home.
Its position on Dame Street puts Beitna firmly in Dublin city centre, close to the western end of the street and within easy reach of Temple Bar, Christchurch and the surrounding central neighbourhoods. For diners looking for Palestinian cooking in a straightforward, accessible setting, Beitna offers a broad menu of traditional dishes and familiar Middle Eastern favourites.