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GOU

St Nicolas | Achrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon
009611200765
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Ranked #49 of 344 restaurants in Beirut
Cuisines: International
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Business, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Business, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
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Beirut
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

A nice and small eatery in a quiet neighborhood. The food was good and affordable, but would be better if the portions were a bit more generous. The greatest setback was the potato chips offered with some dishes instead of real fried potatoes. The place is mainly suitable for breakfast or a quick lunch.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013 via mobile

You go out to eat better than home, but it is not the case here. The food was so bad I could not continue my meal.

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GOURestaurant, Owner at GOU, responded to this review
4 May 2013

Dear Raya, Thank you for sharing your disappointment. Can you tell us what you ordered and what you didn't like? It is only when we better understand our customers feedback that we can improve ourselves. More

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Senior Contributor
30 reviews 30 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

Tucked away on a main street in Achrafieh, this while very much in the city will make you feel like a world away. The food is to die for, you can go for a destination (large portion) or discover (small portion) , to reap benefits of the food go discover all the little places you would never thought you would... More

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GOURestaurant, Owner at GOU, responded to this review
16 March 2013

Thank You Rana for your positive review. We are happy that we have made you taste the world in the charming setting of our restaurant. See you soon for a never ending gourmet travel! More

Beirut, Lebanon
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

great place with a calm terrace lovely stuff great service available when needed excellent food average prices try their hot chocolate the 74% one very Delicious

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zgharta lebanon
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

it's a very cozy and calm place where you can sit and work for a long time.. waiter greeted me well and the service was good.. really enjoyed the food there but what i like most is the tea, i just love it there <3

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Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

Its a very nice and relaxing place that was realy enjoyable . Food was great and the waiters greeted us in a very warm way . The only problem is that we sat outside and the waiters kind of stayed indoors... We had a hard time to get their attention... But nothing serious... A nice place to hang out

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2013 via mobile

Dear Gou team, I also had the same "joe" experience. I reviewed your below response to Joe and it's good to see that customers' comments are taken into consideration. However, i have always wondered how come restaurants in Lebanon never offer a discount or a free meal to dissatisfied customers, especially when the flaw is clearly the restaurant's. This is... More

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GOURestaurant, Owner at GOU, responded to this review
7 January 2013

Dear Ziad, With the same spirit we answered Joe, we always appreciate receiving feedback from our guests, this is the only way we can improve and correct our mistakes. Can you please tell us about the timing of your visit, when you came and no one greeted you. Since it shouldn't have happened again after Joe's review. As for the... More

Paris, France
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2012

If you like waiting for 10 minutes alone in a small restaurant without any waiter greeting you, this is the right place.

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GOURestaurant, Owner at GOU, responded to this review
22 November 2012

Dear Joe, Thank you for your valuable comment. I am sorry to know that you had an unpleasant experience. But it is with such openess that we can only improve our service. Rest assured that your review will be looked into seriously. We hope when you visit us next time, your experience will be a better one. More

Beirut
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 August 2012

At Gou, every ingredient is carefully picked. The hot chocolate is definitely the best in town (try the 74% cocoa). The chocolate fondant is nothing like I have ever tasted before, it is a must! The Paphos salad is just light and delicious. The goat cheese salad combines the creaminess of the cheese and the sweetness of grilled figs! A... More

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GOURestaurant, Owner at GOU, responded to this review
7 August 2012

Thank you Diana for your enthusiastic and positive review. We love people who appreciate the fine ingredients we use in our menu, they are all scouted from around the world and are displayed in our Retail Boutique for your discovery! More

Istanbul, Turkey
Top Contributor
54 reviews 54 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 July 2012

I tried this place after reading so many positive comments on trip advisor. I think it is a bit overrated. We had a breakfast in Gou. It was just ''ok''. The service was just average. The chairs were extremely old. The atmosphere was ok but nothing special. There are many other places which is thousand times better than this place.

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