Syria is a melting pot of many different cultures and the Al Manara restaurant at the Afamia Rotana Latakia, located in Latakia, Syria, is the perfect place to dine and experience an international fusion of cuisine with themed nightly menus to tantalize your palate.

It is not every day that one has the opportunity to dine in a 300-year old mansion, which is why I especially enjoyed my lunch at the restaurant Kaser Al Wali (Castle of the Governor) in Aleppo, Syria, that was once the home of the Governor of Aleppo.