Leon

Went back for the traditional English breakfast the next morning. TOP NOTCH!…read moreStaff was on-point and the atmosphere reminded me of an American Breakfast Diner.

Great atmosphere, great staff, amazing customer service and equally amazing food. The portions are…read morehuge, so watch what you order. On our way back to Los Angeles from Rome, we spent a night in London. We were tired and hungry, so we decided to check out Yelp for recommendations and Moniz came up. I'm glad we gave it a shot because the food was amazing. The staff were super friendly and overall, it was a great place to eat at.

Spicy prawns starter - garlicky and delicious!

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Comptoir Libanais

3.8(15 reviews)

0.7 mi•Heathrow

Kibbeh - Bite-size footballs that need to make a touchdown in my mouth... SCORE!!…read more I went to Heathrow Airport early to beat the rush and had some time to sit down and have a proper meal. After a couple of days of toasties, chips and meat pies.... I was desperate for something ethnic. Luckily, at the end of the terminal right next to my gate was this Lebanese haven! Although this place is a chain, I would for sure tap it again if I had the chance! I enjoyed the interesting juice selection, I was able to order a mixed meze platter and the food quality was great! They were even so nice to substitute my falafel pieces with kibbeh. Never had kibbeh before?! SHAME! Basically ground meat and pine nuts surrounded by bulgar wheat, made into a cute little edible american football and fried to a nice brown crispyness waiting to by crunched by the weight of your Lebanese food hungry mouth! After having the pleasure of stuffing a combi-dash of hummus, tabbouleh, baba-g, kibbeh and leb-bread down my halal throat, how can I go back to overpriced airport terminal fish and chips?!?!?

Tucked away at the very end of T4 is a nice little restaurant serving Lebanese fare called Comptoir…read moreLibanais. I was drawn to it because it was something different from the standard pub grub and fast food that most other spots were offering while I await my departure. I don't believe that I've ever had Lebanese food before. So, is it good for Lebanese food? I don't know. I do, however, know that it is good for food food. I thoroughly enjoyed my chicken Kofta (think that's what I had) even though I really didn't know what to expect. The rice and grilled tomato complimented it nicely and the sauce had just the right amount of heat! I also partook of the Lebanese Brew beer. That's apparently the name, style and original brewing site. It was light and smooth with a high carbonation that felt good. The restaurant is done up in bright pastels which would feel at home in a mid-century design book. The tables with small padded seats are cute and were completely filled by the time I wrapped up my meal. Service was very good with a high level of attention to detail and helpfulness. I'm glad that I didn't have to rush and decided to walk to the end of the terminal rather than just going for the traditional fish and chips! This is a unique offering and if you want something different, give it a shot!

Lamb kofta, grilled halloumi and toufaha

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Decor and seatting

Leon

3.9(14 reviews)

0.3 mi•Heathrow

It pains me to admit that the Brits are a step ahead of us yanks when it comes to the next…read moreiteration of fast food. Sure, we more or less mastered the fast casual movement with spots like Chipotle and Noodles & Company, but we haven't seem to have perfected a place like Leon yet, which has for years now been among my favorite chains in London. Fortunately, the Heathrow Terminal 3 location doesn't drop the ball. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? For an airport location, the T3 Leon spot does a fantastic job of replicating the proper stand alone spots scattered across the city. Service is snappy even when the lines get lengthy, and the folks behind the counter maintain their charm. The one notable downside is that the menu is pretty severely reduced, and I was disappointed to find that several options were missing from what I'd spotted in the city a day prior. Star Granted. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? I was fully expecting to pay ten pounds plus given I was at Heathrow; so you can imagine how far my jaw dropped when I saw that my Chicken Hot Box came in at under seven pounds for a good portion of grub. Great deal. Star Granted. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? This was good stuff - fresh brown rice with fresh and flavorful chicken accompanied by cabbage and a garlic aioli that brought it all together nicely. Spot on. Dual Stars Granted. Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could? I love Leon, and would gladly eat there daily, but this location loses a star for having the reduced menu. No Star Granted.

Nothing like oatmeal porridge done right (blueberry, toasted nuts, honey), a spot of tea and The…read moreClash on the air for my last morning in London! Stopped at Leon before my flight back to the US. They had a selection of quite reasonably priced (for London) items ranging from poached eggs, porridge cooked with milk, to smoked salmon muffin. The girls behind the counter were so nice. I mean, they were working 7am Sunday! Bless their hearts. A good sign of whether it's a good restaurant is whether the airport workers eat there. In this case, all the bobbies were grabbing their morning teas/ coffees here. Very good sign as those fellas are pretty disconcerting! Only minor criticism is that the porridge is quite rich - cooked with lots of cream or milk - tasty as it maybe, I am a lactose fiend and my tummy was struggling a little on the flight.

Moroccan meatballs, white tea ice tea with peach (and power for the phone)

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Cafe On The Green

4.0(1 review)

1.4 mi•Hayes

Decent breakfast, decent coffee, friendly service. Of…read morecourse, as a sort of sport field clubhouse , the interior is nothing fancy. But if you don't mind that, the place is well worth a visit. I'm quite sure that the Romanian dishes on the menu are really tasty.

From the owner: High quality Italian coffee Freshly baked bread…read moreHomemade soup Homemade Panini, Ciabatta's, sandwiches All day English and Continental breakfasts Homecooked Pasta and Risottos Breakfast and Lunch meal Deals ... Free customers Car Park Books to read Chess P O O L table Free WI FI TV Music Lovely fields for walking just outside Cafe Only minutes drive to Heathrow Terminals ... Suitable for Business Meetings Children birthday parties ...

Omelete Panini

Ciabatta Platter

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Best Meze Grill

5.0(1 review)

7.0 mi

Between its name and the extensive, plastic-coated menu in the window, I was wavering about whether…read moreto go inside. Both of those things were giving off a fast-food feel and I was seeking something different. A couple passed by, observed my reticence, and unsolicited announced "Go in. It's really good". I encouraged the banter and asked what they loved. "The meat" was their hearty endorsement, "All of the meat is excellent". And that's all it took for me to open the door and realize that everything I'd assumed about Best Meze Grill was incorrect and everything I'd heard about Best Meze Grill (those two sentences above) was spot on. Lots of things arriving at my table free of charge is always a way to my heart. Best Meze Grill complied first with the onion salad, olives, lavash, and more. From there we segued into what we'd ordered: Cabernet and Beer (Efes) paired with a Hot Mixed Meze (£17.95; ample for 2) featured a host of delicious tastes: feta straws, falafel, small fried fish, sausage, whitefish bites, and haloumi. The Ezme Salad (£7.25) featured tomatoes, onions, peppers, and pomegranate, a mix that surely was the nectar of Turkish gods. Each Mediterranean country seems to have their own version of a similar salad; The Ezme almost had me booking a flight to Turkey. I never got around to "the meat". A second tray of complimentary treats arrived in place of the dessert not ordered. Featuring fresh fruits and sweet Turkish nibbles, this was the ideal close to a quite perfect meal. Despite the plastic-coated menu and the name, Best Meze Grill is classy and delicious and a far cry from fast food. The folks who write reviews on TripAdvisor appear to have figured this out a while ago. Now yelp fans - or at least this one - have weighed in. Good place.

Little snack

Calamari

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Outside view of the restaurant

Leon

3.4(16 reviews)

0.1 mi•Heathrow

Came here because I totally forgot I had United Lounge access. Oops…read more Anyways, there was a short line at Leon, but it moved quickly. I got the Big Breakfast Box. It came out quickly because they're pre-made and put under those heat lamps. The box looks way smaller compared to their menu pictures. Given it's airport food, the price, portions, and taste met my expectations. The halloumi cheese was a bit hard and dry but the eggs, beans, sausage, tomatoes, and ham were not bad. Would recommend if you're looking for a quick breakfast bite.

Tucked away in the bustle of the T2 food court, the Leon at Heathrow is serving up tasty eats. I…read moregot the egg and bean bowl with an extra egg. Warm, gooey and tasty, it filled me up for my flight. If you need a quick bite before your trip, go to Leon for a fill-up!

6.4 mi•Richmond Upon Thames

Egg & Bean bowl with extra egg

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Cafe Alhambra

4.8(5 reviews)

Beautiful, cozy place with tasty unique cuisine…read more Truly hidden gem! People please do try this place. Cheers!

Absolutely incredible food and service. The owner is so hospitable. He made great suggestions, the…read morelamb is maybe the best I've ever had. 5 stars all the way.

Dining Room

Upstairs

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Lebanese Nights

4.8(6 reviews)

6.8 mi

We ate here after the Royal wedding of Harry & Megan. Sopped…read moreby here before boarding the train back to London. We were quite surprised how good the food was. I had the succulent lamb shank, my wife had the sea bass while our daughter had the chicken pita all were good & plentiful.

Pre Covid, I had dined here a few times. Friendly service, a la carte or banquet style meals and…read morebelly dancing! During Covid, they are saving me via delivery. The spicy chicken is so tasty and the dips are amazing! Thank you for feeding me.

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Capital Restaurant

4.3(10 reviews)

9.9 mi•West Kensington

Well, I decided to just pop in here, which is basically a takeaway kebab shop close to the railway…read morestation. Actually, they weren't all that bad, which is different because I'm not all that keen on Kebabs in England (the meat just doesn't come across all that well, and they don't have HSPs either). It wasn't bad though, and neither was the price. Sure, I probably won't go for another kebab, but compared to the other places I have been to, this is cool.

I used Yelp to find Capital; I was very pleased with the results! Dining area is narrow with a…read morelimited number of tables at the back. I noticed quite of few people ordering to go. The staff was very friendly and efficient. The starter salad and hummus was a nice touch and quite tasty. My sea bass was perfectly cooked and delicious! So much food!!

Outside

Sea Bass

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Food

McDonald's

3.8(6 reviews)

0.9 mi•Hayes

I always try and eat McDonald's when I leave the US. McDonald's in other parts of the world uses…read morereal ingredients and you can taste the difference. I ordered mozzarella sticks (we don't have that as an option back home), chicken selects and fries. For sauces I chose garlic mayo, sweet curry, and sweet chili. Everything was delicious. I also didn't feel gross or bloated after, which proves the difference in ingredients right away! The inside was very clean as well. Staff was friendly. McDonald's overseas just hits different!

This location is a lifesaver. When you are late at night and all the shops and restaurants are…read moreclose nearby. This is the only safe options you have no matter what hotels you are staying at. Clean, quick and comfortable. Thanks for the midnight shift so people can have warm food.