Villa Beirut

In 1940, Dalia, along with her husband, opened a small unassuming restaurant in an old Lebanese house on the outskirts of the capital. It was called Villa Beirut. It was a family-run business with only 4 staff (Dalia, her husband, and her two daughters). The initial year was very tough but Dalia persevered and Villa Beirut soon became frequented by numerous high-profile customers. By the second year of operation, Villa Beirut was a resounding success with patrons willing to wait in huge queues just to sample Dalia’s delicious cooking.