Went back after years and it's an improved experience! Ample space between tables and delicious…read morefood. We went veggie and the meal didn't disappoint. Highlight was the oyster mushrooms. Wine portions by the glass are miniscule so trade up for a carafe. I would have preferred stemmed wine glasses. Their current glasses are huge and hard for people with small hands to pick up!

Great food, service, and ambiance…read more The portions were small, but flavors rich. It's definitely a good spot for pre or post dinner vibes.

Excellent food. The restaurant is small, with two tables that seat 4, two tables that seat 2 and…read moreone table that seats 6. Food was fantastic. Seems like a few family that run the place, not big and not a lot of staff but they were attentive and helpful. Flavor was great, food came out quickly after ordering but was made fresh. Portions were very generous and the pricing was very reasonable. Tried this place during an extended stay in London and will definitely eat here several more times before I leave.

great value, yummy food, and our chef/waiter was very patient and kind!read more

I am from the United States. My wife and I spent the last couple weeks traveling through Europe,…read moreand trying many local dishes that we wouldn't be able to find at home. On the last day of our trip we walked into this restaurant. We chose it due to it's close location to our hotel, and it was a choice based on convenience as opposed to interest. I was quickly surprised. After a full day of tours and sightseeing we were tired and hungry. Upon entering the restaurant the staff greeted us with a friendly and inviting demeanor that immediately helped improve my mood. Although, it's not much to look at from the outside, the inside is clean, and well decorated with modest middle eastern decor. The quality of the meal was nothing short of amazing. The appetizer they served me had the tastiest hummus I've ever had. I ordered a shrimp plate that caught my attention and I can honestly say this was the single best shrimp recipe I've ever had in my life. I would have gladly payed the chef hundreds of dollars for the recipe just so I could recreate it at home. My wife enjoyed her meal just as much as I did. We quickly agreed that this had been the single best meal of the entire trip. Now if I can just talk the owner into selling me that recipe

We shared a plate of grilled skewered chicken and another of mixed chicken and lamb. Both came with…read morerice pilaf, salad, and bread. They were delicious, and plenty for the three of us. Service was good.

I didn't research The Barbary prior to my arrival. I had heard third hand that the food was a must…read moretry. I was surprised to see only bar seating situated around the kitchen. If you don't like the smell of meat grilling and it getting into your clothes and hair, this isn't the place from you. Everyone here is very helpful and the vibe of the restaurant and staff is lively and upbeat. Everything here is served tapas style, so feel free to share or not. The food is pretty great and worth a visit or two, because I didn't have enough stomach room to try every single dish. We ordered naan, labneh, za'aluk, artichoke, oyster mushroom, cauliflower, and finally lamb. You can watch and smell everything that's being made and it's all tasty. The dishes are so flavorful and fresh - I know these are generalizations, but dining here is worth it.

Food was amazing, and really wanted to give this place a better rating. Naan was superb, dips we're…read moretasty, lamb chops were cooked perfectly as well. Three issues though: - the octopus was overcooked and quite chewy. Flavor was great though - my wife found a hair in the dessert. Really big flag - dinner for two was 160+ pounds. Very expensive, and didn't give us the dessert free after basically eating their staffs hair

Nice restaurant inside actually was surprised. The food was very good and very reasonable. Got the…read moresampler for 1 $15 and a fatoush salad. The pita was fresh and homemade. Service was strange had 2 servers which got a little confusing.

It was a nice catch up with the friends was a bit hard to find but great food maybe that wasn't the…read morelast time

A great restaurant! Service was excellent and plenty of seating on a Monday for dinner. The inside…read morewas clean and food was plated aesthetically and delicious. Pricing was a bit high for the portion, but everything was delicious. DRINKS Zest and Zing was a refreshing and lightly sweetened mocktail. APPS Potato fritters and sweet potato were creamy and sweet with hummus. The mushroom was spicy and juicy. Goat cheese salad was fresh and paired perfectly together. The pita balagan was crispy with a dollop of bruschetta. ENTREE - Shawarma: bite sized seasoned beef loaded with veggies and hummus (£24) - Chicken: flavorful, perfectly cooked! (£21) - Salmon: tender and delicious (£26) DESSERT - Kadayif (£10): a yogurty cheesecake with honey and crunchy kataifi - Crunchy Praline (£10): a creamy espresso whipped cream with a sweet chocolate bark - Date Cake (£9.50): moist and sweetened with syrup and a side of whipped cream FAVS Favorites were the chicken and shawarma! For desserts, the kadayif is good if you want something unique, if you want something not too sweet go for the date cake, and if you want a sugar rush go for the crunchy praline!

Second time here and it was still great! Service was good, space is a bit tight so not sure a big…read moregroup would be comfortable. We had nine people crammed into the back encroaching on the party next to us. There was a sharing prefix menu, so we got to try several things. Really enjoyed the shrimp, humus appetizer, chicken main. Interesting speck of pomegranate thrown into half of the dishes.

This place was a true magical Lebanese gem! Food was incredible, service was great and decor was…read moregorgeous! We actually went to the location near the Shard but couldn't find that one on here. Can't wait to go again!

Came here towards closing time the other night for some late night snacks. We ordered:…read more *Mezze platter for 2 *Mixed grille main *Cheese samboussek My favorite by far was the mezze platter for two. I had never tried tabbouleh or beetroot labné, I'm so glad I did! Both were so delicious. Everything tasted very authentic. The host and server were both very nice, quick to deliver and attentive. They brought us little dessert samples at the end too (not sure if this is normal practice but hey, worth noting right?!). Worth a visit if you're in the area

Open till 4am - you need to satisfy ur shawerma urges Maroush is the place to be - I have the…read morechicken shawerma - very good garlic paste on point missing the French fries to be perfectly honest Kibbeh was authentic and well done - loved it so is the baba ganouj - they also have the beef shawerma as well . Overall - great Lebanese joint , great food !!!

Wow I loved the food here! We stumbled upon this gem by accident but I'm so glad we did. The food…read morefelt very authentic and was very delicious. I ordered the Shish Taouk sandwich and WOW. The baba ghanoush was also so yummy especially with the warm Lebanese bread. The ambiance was nice but pretty plain, the staff friendly, and the service was quick. If you're looking for good food at a great price in an otherwise overpriced area, I definitely recommend!

I grabbed a street-facing bar seat at The Palomar and ended up fully entertained between…read morepeople-watching and chatting with the staff. The ambiance is amazing--sexy, energetic, and paired with great house/techno beats that make the whole space feel alive. Everyone was warm, attentive, and genuinely fun to talk to. The food was amazing. The beef tartare was delicious with great flavor and texture. The octopus and all its fixings were also really good, even though I'm just not a butter bean person in general. The side of carrots was honestly one of my favorites--soooo good with crumbled feta, walnuts, and dates. Thanks for the recommendation and the amazing service, Zoey! Such a great stop in London and an easy yes from me.

Ahh another amazing dinner at Palomar. This has become one of my go to dining spots when I visit…read more We were able to sit at the kitchen bar this time which was a great experience! Our service was on point. Very attentive and the food came out at a good cadence! Standouts this time around included the hummus and falafel, chicken thighs and the layered potatoes. The ambiance is cosy but make sure to make a resy in advance as this hidden gem continues to get more recognition!

Good food! This small family run restaurant is a great…read moreoption for dinner in Islington! The food is delicious and has a lovely home-made quality about it. Come early or make a booking!!

Affordable and tasty - a great place for a lunch break…read more It may look like a takeaway place but you can actually sit down and eat. As you walk in, you only see one communal table, but there is more tables upstairs. The menu is very straightforward. Four veggie options and four meat/ fish ones. You get a side of rice with your main. That's all. We had a aubergine dish, a daal and a fish stew. Aubergine was a bit bland, but everything else was good.