Linaz Libanesische Küche in Gera

Mega tasty and fresh.😋 The owners are also super nice, I'll definitely come back.🙌🏻

I read all google reviews before I ate at Linaz for the first time. I was frankly intrigued to find out how it is because some 1 star reviews are very harsh whilst many 5 star reviews shower praises. I am sad to confirm that the negative reviews are more in line with the experience I had. On the 30th March 2025 at around 18:00 I ordered a half kg. portion of shish taouk (apparently this is the minimum amount one can order). It was 7 degrees celsius outside and the temperature inside was only a couple of celsius degrees warmer because the door to the street was wide open. The chicken pieces were very salty. When holding them in my hand pieces were literally falling off. This is probably because the chicken is pumped with softening hormones. The food came in a white light weight box (similar to cardboard but a lighter material which I can't remember the name of) and it included french fries (from frozen. In good Lebanese food venues the french fries are made with freshly cut potatoes) and a liquid garlic sauce that tastes horrible. Lebanese shish taouk should come with toum. The latter is made by blending whole garlic cloves, fresh lemon juice and a high quality vegetable oil in a blender. The version at Linaz is an industrial sauce from a packet that is common in salad bars at low quality buffet restaurants in Europe. I was also given a coleslaw salad which tasted bad because the cabbage and carrot pieces were drowned in an industrial milky sauce similar to the one that came in place of the toum (minus the garlicky flavour). Because of the high salt content in the shish taouk I requested from the owner Abu Shehab tahini (in hope the tahini is unsalted so it would make eating the shish taouk more bearable). Abu Shehab looked noticably surprised at my request and said he has no tahini (I ate in a thousand Lebanese restaurants all over the world including Lebanon and I confirm that all of them serve tahini because it is a staple of Lebanese cuisine). Knowing that it was the first day of Eid (this means the sweets were freshly made in the morning) and seeing a selection of tempting sweets I asked how much the date filled pastries are (in Arabic it is called ma'amoul tamr). Abu Shehab replied the minimum amount one can purchase is half a kilo and that a kilo costs 20 Euros. I am almost 50 years old and I never encountered such a rule in an Arabic sweet shop unless the sweets are pre packaged which is not the case here! I bought half a kilo. I confirm the ma'amoul tamr is indeed fresh but the sugar content is very high (I honestly can't remember eating such over sweet ma'amoul in my life). I am able to eat it by drinking tea with boiled fresh fenugreek seeds because the seeds are bitter and help to reduce from the sweetness. Abu Shehab praises the manakeesh he makes and there is a gas oven to make them. Alas, one za'atar mankoushe costs 7.50 Euros (!). Za'atar is wild thyme and it grows every where in Lebanon. It is hence very cheap (most Lebanese people pick them up in their villages or open spaces in towns or get them free from their relatives who live in the countryside). In Berlin I ate fantastic za'atar manakeesh from Syrian bakeries that have better gas ovens for 3 Euros per piece. If Abu Shehab can sell his manakeesh at 7.50 Euros per piece it is proof that in some places (Gera perhaps?) you really can fool most people most of the time.

Guys, the food here is very tasty, we have kebab and sausage with egg, I recommend you come here

The best Lebanese restaurant in Thuringia

Very good, I can't say anything more, I will definitely eat here again, highly recommended!

It tastes just like the food I ate in Lebanon. Perfect

Very nice and lovely staff, good food, all top.

A really great bistro in Gera! The home cooked Lebanese food was absolutely delicious and high quality. The value for money is more than satisfactory, and the friendly, helpful staff made the visit even more enjoyable. I will definitely be back and highly recommend this restaurant!

Excellent restaurant!! Courteous and extremely nice owners.

Libanesische Desserts, ich empfehle es. Ein abwechslungsreiches Restaurant mit Fleisch-, vegetarischen und Fischgerichten. Eine lustige, familiäre Atmosphäre. Wir empfehlen Ihnen jedoch, vor Ihrer Ankunft zu bestellen, da die Zubereitung des Essens einige Zeit in Anspruch nimmt und der Service schnell sein wird.

Very nice and the food was very tasty

I was on a trip, with my family, we decided to definitely eat in this restaurant 🥘 when we arrived, my son had to go to the toilet, but the owner wanted you to order first, you have to order in order to be able to go to the toilet even though the little one needed to go to the toilet very urgently, unfortunately humanity is at zero % here, guests are treated kindly in a restaurant, we didn't even get the food served, we were asked to pay, I don't know 🤔 what else I should write, it's just a nightmare of this experience I don't recommend anyone to go to this restaurant, it's absolutely horrible.

Very nice, very tasty and super fresh. There is no need to say more.

The food was delicious, the service was great and the atmosphere was family friendly. I highly recommend it

Very clean and reliable restaurant and very friendly people.

authentic Lebanese dining experience with a warm atmosphere and exceptional service. The sushi platter is a flavorful standout, while the mixed grill is perfectly seasoned. Don’t miss the baklava for a sweet finish. A must-visit for lovers of Middle Eastern cuisine.

Very bad performance, bad food, bad treatment, and a disgusting taste. Go and work on a stall in Iraq in Bab al-Sharki.

When I'm in Gera, Linaz is always my first destination. The food there is simply fantastic, always fresh and incredibly tasty. The selection of dishes is varied and the service is always friendly and courteous. I can only warmly recommend this restaurant.

Freshly prepared food, nice people

A unique, great experience... The food was very tasty, the taste was truly exceptional. The owners were very friendly and had a very pleasant demeanor. The restaurant is highly recommended and I wish the owners continued success and progress.

Wonderful Lebanese cuisine, they were actually closing but offered me a rice dish with veal. That was really delicious.

If you like fresh, healthy food, this is the right place for you! I've been coming here every week for a year and like to be surprised. Lina and Achmed are very nice people who prepare fresh, original Lebanese dishes with a lot of passion. I can only recommend everyone to dine here!

Delicious food. Nice people. Gladly again.

The food was delicious and the service was excellent. I recommend it to anyone.

I can't describe enough how excited I am about my visit to this restaurant. From the moment I entered until the moment I left, I was treated to the warm hospitality of the staff. Not only are the dishes deliciously prepared, but every dish is a real treat. The selection of dishes is diverse and offers something for every taste. The service is of the highest quality - attentive, friendly and professional. Staff take the time to ensure every guest has a memorable experience. I can only warmly recommend this restaurant and am already looking forward to my next visit!

Here (almost) everything is made from scratch: bread, sucuk sausage, kebab meat, baklava, etc... Delicious

The food is perfect and tastes incredibly delicious. I am grateful to the owners for such delicious food

I have to say that the restaurant, cozy and the atmosphere is very, very pleasant, I would definitely recommend this restaurant. And I would visit this restaurant again and again, the food not only looks delicious, but it is also delicious. When I'm in the area again I'll definitely take a look. Let's see what my schedule says, in any case if there isn't enough time then I'll take the food with me. Thank you very much 👍👍

The most authentic Lebanese cuisine around.

We were thrilled! Super delicious food and very hospitable owners. I can recommend eating on site - there was tea on the house and the owners took the time to explain the food very nicely. We will be back definitely!

It can be described as a bistro, friendly service and the food is delicious, freshly prepared. Every week you can see the freshly prepared dishes with descriptions via WhatsApp... great service.

Delicious food, God willing, as if home cooking The service is second to none and the taste is amazing I recommend it to everyone

Abu Shihab Al-Ward is the best restaurant and the best food without pretentiousness 🌹🌹

Delicious and fresh Lebanese food. I can only warmly recommend it, and of course we will order again. We recommend it. The owner of the restaurant is respectful, has a friendly welcome and is generous with the food and good prices.

The service is good and the food is good. I advise everyone to try the restaurant

Wir haben heute ein leckeres Abendessen gehabt, auch unserer Tochter hat es gut geschmeckt. Wir haben uns für zwei typisch libanesische Gerichte entschieden und haben es nicht bereut. Danke für die Hilfe beim Auswählen, den Tee und die Gastlichkeit der Inhaber. Wir kommen gerne wieder.

أنا أريد أن أفهم من استطاع اقناعك بأنك صاحب مطعم وأنت حتى لا تعرف ان تقلي بيضتان نصيحتي لك اغلق مطعمك لأنه سيء الخدمة وغالي الثمن..وطعامك رديء وانت ليس هذا اختصاصك اترك هذا العمل لغيرك واذهب وافتتح بنشر سيارات يصبح لك مركز أفضل..لأنك شوهت الأكل العربي وأنت لا تفقه ذلك يا بنشرجي

Das Essen schmeckt garnicht und soo eklig man ich habe bezahlt für was keine Ahnung wie heißt das essen aber teuer auf jeden Fall und das essen schmeckt mehr noch Öl richtig

Sehr freundlich, Essen reichlich und lecker. Empfehlenswert!

Nettes familiäres Ambiente, Aufmerksame Bedieung. Tolles reichhaltiges Essen. Gern wieder.

أصحاب المطعم جماعة كتير لطيفين، وكتير مقربين من القلب ❤️.. والأكل كتيير كتير طيب.. رجعني ٧ سنين لورا ❤️ بنصح الكل يجرب هالمطعم.. أكيد رح ارجع لهون مرات كتيرة.. حسيت انني ببيتي..

أطيب طعام اتذوقه في المانيا منذ ٨ سنوات .. التبولة والمقلوبة من أطيب ما تذوقت والمناقيش طبعا ... ابو شهاب كان مضياف جدا

Wir sind durch Zufall auf diesen Laden gekommen. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und auch sehr hilfreich mit der Auswahl, da einer von uns sich nicht sicher war. Das Essen war alles super lecker, nicht fettig und geschmacklich einfach top, auch die Preise waren in Ordnung für diese großen Portionen. Ein echtes Muss in Gera.

Also wer Qualität, Geschmacksexplosion und Satt werden möchte geht hier hin..Preis Leistung sowas von Top. Qualität oha mega also bis jetzt einer der besten in Gera..Wer Kultur u deren Geschichte sowie das Essen kennenlernen möchte geht dort hin.Wirklich 1 A Qualität das essen also super lecker u du wirst satt..Kann es nur empfehlen..Ihr werdet es nicht bereuen: )

Vielen lieben Dank für die Gasfreundlichkeit sehr leckeres Essen Sauberkeit ,und günstige Preise .Ich empfehle es weiter.شكرا ابو شهاب وأم شهاب على حسن الضيافة،والاكل المميز الشهي ،النظافة والترتيب والحلو العرب والقهوة العربية نحنا مننصح الكل بتجريب الاكل عندكن .

Libanesische Küche Linaz nettes Personal,schneller Service und das Essen ist sehr lecker

Sehr nette Leute und sehr leckere Essen

Sehr gutes Essen und definitiv mal was anderes als ein Döner, gerne wieder.

Sehr leckeres Essen. Schon oft bestellt und nur zu empfehlen

Ganz herzlicher Empfang, das Essen war sehr lecker und reichlich. Wir waren zum ersten Mal dort und durften sogar probieren. Am Ende waren wir so satt, daß wir uns die Hälfte einpacken lassen mussten. Eigentlich müssten die Inhaber ein größeres Restaurant aufmachen, bei den vielen leckeren Sachen, die sie so zubereiten. Vielleicht wird das noch. Vielen Dank und bis bald.

Sehr lecker, schnelle und super freundliche Lieferung!

Auch im neuen Jahr wieder Köstlich versorgt wurden. Es hat wie immer fantastisch geschmeckt. Sehr nette Gespräche. Echt super gerne immer wieder👍👍👍🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Sehr freundliche Mitarbeiter, essen schmeckt Mega. Immerwieder gerne

Freundlich chef und leker essen (gastfreundlich)

آهم شي صاحب المطعم صاحب كرم ونظافة مية مية والاكل رائع والوجبات كبيرة شكرا ل إدارة المطعم من هامبورغ تجربة كانت رائعة جدا من أطيب المطاعم في المنطقة وطلبت شنكليش سفري رائع جدا

Tolles Essen liefern lassen, sehr sehr netter Lieferant. Leider etwas kalt gewesen, aber tat dem ganzen keinen Abbruch.

Ich bin sprachlos ich habe nie gedacht dass so ein Restaurant in Gera gibt beste allerbeste

Ich muss ehrlich sagen, das Restaurant ist sehr sauber und das Essen ist es auch, Außerdem ist das Essen sehr lecker und frisch. Die Preise sind akzeptabel, nicht zu teuer. Ich kann ihn nur wärmstens empfehlenVielen Dank für den netten Empfang und die nette Behandlung🌹🌹🌹👍👍👍

Sehr freundliche Menschen und super leckeres Essen!

Super netter Betreiber. Absolut fantastische Essen. Kibbeh TOP, Grillteller eine Geschmacksexplosion! Absolut zu empfehlen!!!

Alles ist köstlich und anders und hat einen anderen Geschmack als traditionelles Essen.Ich ermutige und unterstütze sie nachdrücklich, unsere schöne Stadt Gera im Bereich der orientalischen Restaurants fortzusetzen und auszubauen

Sehr freundliche Inhaber, das Essen schmeckt sehr gut und das Preis-Leistungs- Verhältnis ist mehr als überragend.

Danke an den Gastgeber, gute Beratung ohne aufdringlich zu sein. Man kann auch manche Speisen vorher kosten. Prima! Das Essen an sich war sehr lecker. Ob das Hummus, der Auberginen Creme, der Reis oder der Petersiliensalat m Zitrone. Die Speisen sind appetitlich zubereitet und schmecken hervorragend. Danke nochmal... Ich komme sicher wieder

Unfassbar lecker und super freundliches Personal! 👍🏻

Mega lecker! Top Qualität und sehr gastfreundlich! Wer die orientalische Küche mag - sehr zu empfehlen!

Sehr leckeres Essen, frisch zubereitet und äußerst ansprechend serviert. Die Inhaber sind sehr freundlich und sehr freigiebig mit kleinen Kostproben. Wir kommen gerne wieder.

Tolle Gastgeber, tolles Essen. Alles frisch zubereitet, trotzdem geht alles ganz schnell und schon stehen die Leckereien auf dem Tisch. Gute Beratung, Erklärung der Gerichte, alles sehr sympathisch und locker. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und kommen auf jeden Fall wieder.