Right after experiencing Natural History Museum, we were in this area and saw this amazing, beautiful restaurant. Of course, we had to try this. First thing that will struck yoy- is its ambience. It's gloriously lively inside. Shelves are lined with imported goods, with so many items on the wall, and lighting hanging from the ceilings. If you have been to any Turkish shop in a Christmas market, it's the same. Anyway, we waited around 15-20 minutes to get the table. We started with their local beers - Local Beirut beer and Menabrea Beer: I won't say, it was unique, but yeah, it had good taste. We were here with a friend from Amsterdam, and we were having a good time. Server did remind us about the main course.. hahaa.. we ordered * Mixed Grill- Lamb chicken kofta with veggies and sauces * Lamb Kofta Grill -grilled ground lamb with veggies and sauces * Batata Harra - small potato pieces in spices... * Baba Ghanuj- smooth smoked eggplant- that's my fav * Warm Flatbread - their in-house bread with olive oil. Goes with baba ghanuj... what an awesome pair... I could have eaten this only without complaint. The food was plentiful, bright, delicious, and filling without being heavy for one person. And did I mention AWESOME! The tastes, the decor, the service, and the value all came together for a perfect meal in London at Comptoir Libanais. This is an absolutely fabulous spot. Try it out if you are near to Musuem neighborhood. read more

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Food was good and reasonably priced. Service was mediocre. Very cute inside and bathrooms were clean.

Found this spot near my hotel. Frequently dine at Mediterranean spots in NY so wanted to try this. Was with my daughter and we are EATERS!! Started with the Mezze platter which covers all the bases - Humus, babaganush, tabbouli, falafel, lane and delicious warm flatbread. We considered this an appetizer We then ordered the grilled halloumi which is cheese grilled on a salad. My daughter got a separate falafel platter which came with more of the same. She's a pescatarian so the meat options were out. Service was very good. Clean place. Restrooms are down a flight. Prices weren't too bad - moderate. Overall we were pleased read more

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The food was amazing but beware and check your bill before you pay. We ate there on Monday and they have a special, buy 2 appetizers and get the 3rd free. Unfortunately I didn't check the bill before paying ( totally my fault) and they charged me for the 3rd appetizer. The server admitted to being charged but his excuse was he didn't take the order. It was too late to do anything at that point but I thought I would pass this along for others to check your bill before paying read more

Stopped here on the hop on hop off bus. We decided to grab lunch and this was perfect! Fresh high quality ingredients! The mezze platter for two was just what we were looking for. Place was very busy, glad we were seated so quickly. Highly recommend! read more

Comptoir Libanais - Mezze Platter for 2 - Lebanese Near Me - London, XGL

The food was good and the service was ok considering the amount of people in the restaurant. The place is loud but it was convenient because of the location. Wouldn't necessarily go back just because how loud and sort of uncomfortable the seating was. read more

Comptoir Libanais - Lebanese Near Me - London, XGL

Being a Yank on a solo trip and having no idea where to eat-was actually pretty fun! I took the Underground from my hotel to visit the museums. Since my inner clock was very out of whack, I visited the museums early and after set off for a bite. Comptoir is so appealing from the outside, I thought for sure-tourist trap-and I didn't care. I ordered a chicken salad which was delicious. I wish I had more time to people watch, this is a great spot for that. Hopefully I can return. read more

Comptoir Libanais - Lebanese Near Me - London, XGL

A great restaurant with great atmosphere. I would have rated this a 4.5 but I am rounding up because of the great entree, reasonable prices, and very good service. I got the lamb Kofta tangine and I highly recommend it. Lots of flavor ! The pickles entree was really good too. My wife got the spinach fatayer and it was good but a bit too much bread for our taste. Both of our teen kids got the marinated chicken taouk and loved it. The chicken was fantastic!!! On a side note, I got an Almaza beer and probably would not get it again nor would I get a fresh mint frozen lemonade - it was not sweet enough. Overall- The place was rocking with a good mix of couples on dates and families eating there. It was a good casual place where everyone could be comfortable. read more

Comptoir Libanais - Outside - Lebanese Near Me - London, XGL

Friendly, attentive service with a very colorful cozy vibe. This was my first night visiting London from the U.S. and I was happy to come across this restaurant when it was time to eat dinner. The vodka apple, mint, ginger lemonade was tasty and so was my main course of the falafel wrap platter. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was that the bread was a little too hard for my taste (not sure if it's cuz it's Lebanese bread versus Greek bread) and I've had better falafel. But overall a good choice for decent food, an aesthetically pleasing place with great service. read more

Comptoir Libanais - Menu - Lebanese Near Me - London, XGL

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Both my friend and I said never again especially when so much choice in the area. Ordered the lamb tagine and it came out within ten minutes which surprised us both as in Morocco for example it takes ages to cook this dish. Much to our surprise and disappointment the couscous was in one dish microwaved to heat, in a bowl were tough lamb balls in a gravy which had clearly been preprepared and again been reheated in a microwave. Mistakenly we thought the dish would be freshly cooked as in Morocco or even other Lebanese places such as on the Edgware Road. The best part of the meal was the specialty hot chocolate we had at the end. read more

Exceptional middle eastern food. Everything was fresh and delicious. I had the falafel wrap plate. It arrived grilled, warm, flavorful. My friend had fattette with lamb, also superb. Decor is bright, colorful, and service is fast and warm. A great place to stop on the way back from the V&A or other Kensington museum on the way to the south Ken tube! read more

After walking 19,849 steps, amounting to 8,7 miles, I was parched and hangry AF. Not that we hadn't been stopping to refuel, but sightseeing took a toll that day... Before getting on the metro at South Kensington - very conveniently situated in a colorful square, is this fun restaurant serving up delicious Lebanese cuisine. Just-right-sized portions, delish ingredients mixed and perfectly adorned with sauces, leaves, spices, veggies and fruit. Pure goodness. Excellent service, fun decor, dinner for two hungry tourists: £38. Perfect. read more

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This is a nice spot to dine alfresco when the weather is nice in London. My family and I had just arrived in London on August 2nd and we had some relatives staying down the street from us in Knightsbridge. We ended up just stumbling upon this place while we were walking around the Kensington area and we all decided we would try this restaurant out for an early dinner. My relative and Yelper Mina R. was able to get Wi-Fi from one of the surrounding businesses and she let me use her phone to check in. I love Yelping with friends and relatives! Food: 3/5 Stars I ended up ordering the chicken taouk wrap which was good. They had really good garlic sauce. They also serve beer and wine and I had a nice glass of chardonnay. We ordered the Hadath baklava for dessert and it was o.k., but not good enough to take the remaining pieces to go. Service: 3/5 Stars It was an early dinner and we didn't have to wait long for a nice table outside in the square. Our orders were taken promptly and the food was delivered shortly thereafter. Follow up could have been a little better and far as replenishing drinks and checking to see if we wanted dessert. Ambiance: 3/5 Stars It is in a busy area, but the interior is nice and it's fun to people watch out on the square. I did feel that I really needed to keep an eye on my handbag though, so be careful. Parking: Not applicable since I wouldn't get stuck driving on the wrong side of the road if you paid me. If you're in the area and want some Lebanese home style dishes then check it out. They also have four other locations in and around London. read more

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A curious thing happened whilst in the UK. Unlike in America, I was attracted to and found myself eating in chain restaurants, much of the time completely unaware of their chain status. And you know what? I liked them. Perhaps chain restaurants are better in the UK or perhaps my largely negative feelings about most chain restaurants in America are wrong. Anyway you slice it, I liked every chain restaurant I tried in the UK and Comptoir Libanais was no exception. Having closed down the nearby Saatchi Gallery (a must see if you're a fan of modern art) I hit up this bright, stylish cafe with bold graphics and great merch. Upon entering I was wowed by the atmosphere: vibrant and colorful and impeccably designed. I know their focus is Middle Eastern cuisine but the atmosphere struck me more as an amped up Mexican restaurant; sort of what San Francisco's old La Rondalla (RIP) would look like if it were rethought by a great interior decorator. Comptoir Libanais (Lebanese Canteen, literally) has lots of artsiness and bright, shiny things to look at. As you dine, you're surrounded by shelves full of interesting products for sale. I rose from my seat several times to go get a closer look at the non-menu items available for purchase. There was a namesake hardcover cookbook with large, mouth-watering photos, packaged candies, Chiclets (the gum of the Middle East), Pomegranate Syrup, and jars of artisan jams. My favorite were the sparkly, stylish bags/totes from Marrakech in an array of colors and sizes, adorning high and low shelves. I didn't need a new purse but I the longer I sat there eating, the closer I came to convincing myself I did. We began our dinner with a bottle of Lebanese red wine (Heritage: Plaisir du Vin 2011, £17.95): An adequate wine but not one which would fare well against most wines from other countries. We also tried the Mira, a (green) frozen lemonade made with fresh mint, lemon, lime, and orange blossoms. Perhaps this would taste luscious on a hot summer day but in the dead of winter it tasted more like perfume. Not a fan. No problem, since all was redeemed with their: * Fresh Rose Mint Tea - pre-sweetened and satisfyingly delicious * Mezze Platter (for one, £7.95) - Baba ghanuj, hommos, tabbouleh, falafel organic lentil salad, cheese sambousek, pickles & warm pita bread. This was a quite perfect dinner option, full of variety and wonderful flavors. * Aubergine Tagine ( £7.95) - Baked aubergine (eggplant) in a rich tomato and chickpea sauce, topped with roast onions, pomegranate seeds, and fresh yogurt. A perfect blend of rich and enticing tastes and colors. Dinner ended with a visit to the window where there was a wide array of baklava on display. We selected 5 assorted pieces (£3.85) and our waiter threw in a couple extra treats that we'd not chosen. With its high style concept, bright clean environment, good merchandising, and bold graphics Comptoir Libanais could have overlooked the food entirely. That the vibrant food complements the souk-inspired decor is a testimony to the strength of concept. There was nothing not to like about good food with lots of unique colors and textures served up in a matching environment. read more

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We stopped by Comptoir Libanais after the Natural History Museum and were happy to see all the outdoor seating on such a beautiful day. We ordered olives and the mezzo platter with prosecco, and we didn't stay long due to all the bees - beware if you have allergies - but the service and food were amazing and convenient to other cool local bookstores, shops, and restaurants. If you're craving Lebanese food and are sauntering around London, Comptoir Libanais is a great stop with beautiful decor, food, and service. Visual Review: https://youtu.be/rbeeZLHOEcY read more

Close to the Tube stop at S. Kensington, Comptoir Libanais caught our eyes with its colorful graphic motif peering through the glass windows and beckoning us to come in. Lebanese cuisine in London? Yes! Our host seated us at a long narrow table elbow-to-elbow with other diners so we could steal glances at their plates while poring over the menu with familiar items like hummus and falafels, and some unfamilar names like fattoush and sambousek. More thirsty than hungry, I was intrigued by the apple-mint-ginger juice. The first sip sparkled with bright flavors and became the perfect complement to the cold mezze platter of hummos (their spelling!), baba ghanuj and a homemade cheese drizzled with olive oil accompanied by thin slices of warmed pita. Delish! My less hungry friend ordered the fresh rose mint tea which came in a tiny teapot and was slowly poured into a glass teacup. The heady aroma was intoxicating, akin to a spa aromatherapy facial. A surprisingly very sweet tea! Dessert was a plate of baklawa (baklava), five bite-sized morsels that were variations of the phyllo dough pastry mixed with nuts and honey. Try some! read more

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I've seen a couple of these restaurants around, and given my love of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean fare, thought this would make for an easy and casual dinner before a night out. The food was actually very good, 3-4 stars. We had the assortment of dips, which was generously portioned and seasoned nicely. I ordered the Spinach Fatayer for my main, and it was very good, deeply flavored, smooth, savory, and tart with lemon. The service however, was abysmal. The dour mug on the server was unfortunate, but coupled with his barely there service it was just intolerable. We waited so long just for water, and forget about trying to get the check. I think we waited over 15 minutes with empty plates and glasses in front of us before he came over to cash us out. Too bad, it's a fun lively spot otherwise. read more

Such fun and unique food to try in London! We stumbled across this restaurant and decided to try it. The decor was bright and fun and we really enjoyed the food! read more

Comptoir Libanais - Lebanese Near Me - London, XGL

Amazing and can't wait to return. Didn't think I was a fan if the food but was pleasantly surprised. Presentation ultimate! The scenic setting of wall art and hand bags artisan food etc were a pleasure to look at. My place on London for sure. Don't miss this experience! read more

Average food and service. Great location and outdoor seating. Expensive for what you get.

Comptoir Libanais is the perfect place to have a quick Lebanese dinner before or after (depending on the length of the concert) a visit to Royal Albert Hall. Within the two weeks of my London summer holiday I ate there five times and was never disappointed. Don't expect any flights of gourmet fancy - just solid Middle Eastern food - and you'll be happy. Prices here are very competitive: a decent Mezze platter will cost you 10 UKP, almost a steal considering the competition in this popular residential area. The outside seating area is frugal but appealing - the inside quite as frugal, but not quite as appealing. You will have to wait in the queue to be seated, but if you're a single traveller or just two or three people you will be pointed to a table within ten minutes max. It is a popular place though - tables during peak hours (early evening in particular) will always be occupied. Later in the evening, the outside seating will close (after about 9 pm). Staff are usually very nice and welcoming - not a given at London restaurants, I can tell 'ya! I had the Mezze platter (twice), the mixed grill (twice), and the roasted half-chicken (nicely spiced), and they were all of decent quality and served reasonably quickly. I can't recommend the Middle Eastern beers, but the freshly made lemonades are certainly a good alternative. There are several small restaurants along this part of Exhibition Road. Comptoir Libanais is your best option. read more

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This place was between a 3-4 to me but decided that service was too bad to rate it higher. We basically seated ourselves after two staff looked our way but continued with their own tasks for a few minutes. Finally someone came over to take our order, after we got our own menus. No hellos or apologies for the wait, just 'what would you like?' without a smile. My friend got the smoked salmon and eggs scramble atop a slice of brioche bread which came with some pomegranate seeds that she enjoyed alongside her tea. I went with the vegetarian meal, which had an assortment of items - chickpeas, fried egg, grilled mushrooms, tomato, haloumi, and potatoes (hash brown style) along with pita bread. It was quite the spread. I asked for it without tomatoes, but again, service was lacking. I enjoyed a very nicely made mocha with it, creamy and sweet. The ambiance lacked much at 10am but there was seating inside and out. Decor is fun and colourful. Selection is slim in terms of breakfast items but a larger menu for lunch. It was good to try something different for a Lebanese breakfast. Just come with a good friend so the service doesn't matter too much. read more

Comptoir Libanais - Lebanese Near Me - London, XGL

I was famished after walking all over the V&A Museum. I walked towards the tube and came across this Lebanese restaurant. I walked a few circles to check out other places but still came back to Comptoir Libanais for lunch. I had the MEZZE PLATTER for 1 which had a nice combination of things. Hummus, baba ghanuj, tabbouleh, falafel, flatbread, and of course pickles. CARROT GINGER juice is super nice as well. ENJOY! read more

Amazing food, amazing drinks, nice staff, variety of vegan options...walking distance to museums, tube, and boasts a great outdoor seating space. What more could one desire?! read more

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A rainy Saturday night in London set the scene for our dinner. After a brief wait, as Baklwa tempted us from the window., we were served a complimentary refreshing lemonade made with mint, ginger and apple juice. We were seated under the awning at a sidewalk table. I could people watch as the closing time exodus of museum visitors strolled down exhibition road in search of the perfect spot for dinner. We were surrounded by cosmopolitan diners having conversations in french, a Balkan dialect and English as they were eating tagines of fragrant spiced meats and platters of dips and mezze. This self styled "Lebanese Canteen" was decorated with retro 1960's advertising, with bottles of oils, wine and condiments lining the walls - we could play the fantasy of being ex-pats in 1960's Beirut, or we could just be happy that we were in a European culinary melting pot. We shared a bottle of Lebanese red wine. The plates all came at once, overwhelming our little table with choices... a dip plate with the flattest pita I have ever seen. (a bit too flat for my taste) fried Hollumi with cured olives and tomato, A lamb, lentil and prune tagine with couscous and a baklawa sampler plate of five little squares of not too sweet goodness...It seemed to last for hours as we listened, watched, chatted and sipped the light and lively Lebanese table wine, but soon we were strolling through the South Kensington rain, back to the hotel. Day two in London was over. read more

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After spending a few hours at the Victoria and Albert Museum, we were hungry. We stumbled upon the Comptoir Libanais. (Lebanese Cafe) The inside decor is really cheerful !!! Since it was a beautiful/sunny day, we sat outside. (good people watching). The host and our restaurant server was extremely friendly and inviting. I mention this because it was a stark contrast to other restaurants that we had visited up to that point. We started off with a plate of Hommos and Baba Ghanuj (from what I remember, it was a combo platter). It tasted very good/ refreshing. The fresh lemonade was good. Kate had the Chicken Kofta and I had the Chicken Taouk, both were tasty. Prices were reasonable. The service was great. The scenery was relaxing. We had a great time. A solid 3.5 stars. read more

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Lots of good Mediterranean food in LA, but wasn't expecting such good quality in London. Especially the Tangine dishes. Very, very flavorful. Great location if you can sit outside and people watch/admire the architecture. Only issue is that we sat at the end next to a cafe with 4 young smokers. I still can't get over how many people smoke in Europe and seem oblivious to blowing smoke right at kids. read more

Although the wait time was annoying (since it was already pretty late, but the restaurant was so full), the staff were all so courteous and accommodating. We were served tea while waiting for a table. As soon as we sat down, the menu was awaiting us and service was really fast and good despite the busyness of the place. The food was heavenly! We had a mixed grill (of which each and every piece of meat was cooked to perfection and the rice was fluffy and delicious), a tagine of aubergine, salad and hummous. Three people's meal came up to less than £12 per person. Very worth it! read more

Comptoir Libanais - The restaurant front - Lebanese Near Me - London, XGL

Comptoir Libanais is a great place with great service. I've been here a few times now and have always been impressed by their good food and friendly servers. My typical go to is their Mixed grill. It's served with basmati rice and a salad. Lots of flavor and you have variety when you pick the Mixed option. I'd recommend checking it out! read more

Comptoir Libanais - Mixed grill - Lebanese Near Me - London, XGL

We found this place on a whim after emerging from the South Kensington stop in the middle of a rainstorm, and deemed it one of our favorite places from our 3 weeks in London. We stopped by for breakfast another time and were greeted warmly and served promptly. My favorite is the vegetarian breakfast platter, very filling but won't weigh you down. Looking forward to returning again to sample their other dishes, particularly the mezze platters! read more

Comptoir Libanais - Sirine's vegetarian breakfast - loved every part of it. - Lebanese Near Me - London, XGL

Why doesn't this place have more reviews? Every time I pass by hear (and I do pass by A LOT...), it's always packed, and if I want to grab lunch, I need to look out for customers who are almost done eating. This place has decently priced, flavorful dishes that are perfect if you are craving Lebanese style food. From lamb tagines to hummous platters, everything sounds (and tastes) authentic. I don't eat lamb, so I was happy to find that they had chicken as the other alternative meat. I got the chicken taouk wrap and the Lebanese style fries. I've also tried their hummous. The wrap was very flavorful and I loved the way they grilled the pita: crispy, juicy, and hot. I only wished they added more sauce and some onions for some additional crunch. As for the hummous, you can really taste the difference. It's definitely not some kind of store bought spread. With their pita bread to dip, it's excellent for sharing. The Lebanese seasoned fries? Mehh, I can skip out on those. They're more like fried potato cubes doused with some coriander. With London being famous for its chips, you can get better ones elsewhere. If you're in the South Ken area and need something to eat after a long day of enjoying the Museum District, come here! read more

I visited Comptoir Libanais, a Lebanese restaurant, after just a short walk from Hyde Park and the most popular museums in London. Of course there were many options that stood out but this place drew us in by the smell. The prices were expectedly quite high but the amount of food for the price was fair. However, my girlfriend ordered the lamb platter and I ordered the mix platter. I wasn't happy with higher price on my platter because it was essentially the lamb platter with 3 pieces of grilled chicken added and a price of 3 pounds more. So don't be surprised if you order this and feel like you paid a quid each for some chicken nuggets. Also, the rose mint tea was just okay. Not as strong of flavor or aroma as I was hoping or expecting, especially with my throat quite sore. Otherwise, the food was great in terms of flavor and aroma. The lamb was made into a sort of sausage link with chives or onions mixed in. There was a garlic dipping sauce and a spicier curry-like dipping sauce. The pomegranate lemonade was good stuff. And for a hot London day, the frozen yogurt was perfect. read more

On a rare day off, the Mrs and I decided to be tourists and go to the Museums. You'd be hard pressed to find a better place than this to grab a quick, fresh lunch. Fun and funky branding, ample outdoor seating and quick service. We both got a flavored lemonade, home made and really refreshing - and a wrap each, halloumi and hummus Both cam with a really fresh salad with a nice zingy dressing. For a quick lunch under a tenna each, to sit down from the hustle and bustle of South Ken, it's well worth it. read more

Comptoir Libanais - Falafal wrap. Yum - Lebanese Near Me - London, XGL

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This place was amazing. The service was fantastic. The waitress explained the menu extremely well and the food was phenomenal. I got the salmon Shakshuka and highly recommend it. read more

Comptoir Libanais - Salmon Shakshuka - Lebanese Near Me - London, XGL

This place was delicious!!!!!! Very busy but the the wait goes by fast, the staff is so busy that you don't get their full attention so I have it four stars instead of five because if the service. read more

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I was surprised to find a place that was relatively affordable near Sloane Square. This place is super cute and welcoming. Our server was very patient with our menu questions and gave good advice. I got a chicken wrap and my friend got a veggie wrap. Both of us were satisfied. They let us sit around for over 2 hours and totally didn't care. I'll be back. read more

Comptoir Libanais - Chicken wrap - Lebanese Near Me - London, XGL

Great Lebanese food, great ambiance, and stellar service. If you like this kind of food, what's not to love? They sell all of the difficult to acquire / imported ingredients to the food they serve along with recipe books. They also have a large selection of Lebanese metalware and exotic wares. read more

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Nice organic yogurt, lovely tea and tiny seating space per person. Close to all the shopping, obviously:) read more

Comptoir Libanais - The menu - Lebanese Near Me - London, XGL

Absolutely amazing! Love low. Love this place and would hope to see something like this in the states! The food was amazing, loved the decor and the staff was very helpful and attentive! Highly recommend this place! read more

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Excellent Lebanese dinner! I had hummus as an appetizer, my husband had kibbeh & battatas. The main course was lamb & prune tagine with cous-cous. For wine we tried a dry rose wine from Lebanon & it was divine! Dessert was a vanilla frozen yoghurt with pomegranate and rose sauce. Again excellent! We topped it off with a fragrant mint And rose tea. I just may need to go back! Our waitress said her parents were from Lebanon and Romania. She was quite helpful and friendly. read more

Comptoir Libanais - Fun restaurant with great food & service! - Lebanese Near Me - London, XGL