Qasti Lausanne ; Alan Geaam’s Lebanese Restaurant

In the city centre, the Qasti Lausanne restaurant serves Lebanese food in a warm setting.

Qasti Lausanne ; Lebanon in the City Centre

Indulgent Lebanese Cuisine

Right in the heart of the city, Qasti is a true institution of Lebanese cuisine. Under renowned chef Alan Geaam, the restaurant is winning over the taste buds of Lausanne. On the menu: subtle, elegant and above all indulgent Lebanese food. Falafel, hummus, aubergine caviar and many other delights are inspired by the chef’s childhood in Lebanon. In this warm setting, a Levantine culinary journey is guaranteed.

Alan Geaam

From Paris to Qasti Lausanne

Of Lebanese origin, Alan Geaam settled in Paris in 1999. He started as a dishwasher before teaching himself to cook. In 2007, he became chef-owner of the Auberge Nicolas Flamel. Ten years later, he opened his own restaurant, where French cuisine takes on Lebanese influences. He earned his first Michelin star there in 2018. In 2020, he launched Qasti Bistrot and has since expanded his world, between Paris and Lausanne. In his first restaurant in Switzerland, he tells his story through his dishes. The word qasti in fact means “my story” in Arabic.

Mezze, the Lebanese Art of Sharing

In Lebanon, a meal often begins with a multitude of small plates, the mezze. Hummus, tabbouleh, aubergine caviar and falafel are shared in the middle of the table. Lebanese tabbouleh is mostly parsley, lifted with lemon and tomato. Everyone helps themselves at their own pace, with pitta bread. More than a starter, mezze is a convivial moment that can last for hours.

Qasti Lausanne ; Gastronomic Lebanon on the Plate

After a first discovery at the opening, a new visit offers a deeper exploration of Lebanese cuisine. Among loved ones, the evening is all about sharing and exquisite flavours. A true culinary artist, Alan Geaam turns every dish into a work of art. Steeped in tradition and generosity, Lebanese cuisine proves a safe bet. Each plate transports diners into the chef’s world, between emotions and memories. Only the ice cream lacks a little character and remains timid in taste.

An experience to recommend without hesitation to lovers of good food and culinary escape. At the weekend, the Qasti brunch (in French) extends this Lebanese journey. For another taste journey in Lausanne, the Indian restaurant Nandanam (in French) is also worth a visit.

Rue Belle-Fontaine 2, 1003 Lausanne
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Qasti Lausanne

Article written following an invitation from Qasti Lausanne