Libyan cuisine reflects North African and Mediterranean influence, built around couscous, lamb, and richly spiced tomato-based sauces. Dates and olives, both widely cultivated, feature prominently throughout the country's cooking.

Bazin, a firm dough made from barley flour, is considered a traditional Libyan staple, often served with a spiced meat sauce. Sharba, a warming tomato and meat soup, is commonly eaten to break the Ramadan fast.