I will be honest and say that I had little hope for this place when I stepped in (or shall I say…read morestep down) into their underground themed restaurant. Yes, underground sounds pretty cool, huh? What did not appeal to me were the tiles which did not look clean but it may be because it's an old place-who knows ! The room is dim and quiet, just a few tables occupied on a Saturday afternoon. The waitress was nice but seemed to keep forgetting that she had asked the same question twice in 30 seconds. I have to say that when the food came, my friend and I had nothing to complain about. Yes, it wasn't like our mums food but it was good enough for a restaurant away from home. I really enjoyed the Babaganoush, Hummos and grilled fish. The Tabouleh seemed to satisfy the taste buds too! After a good three course meal, walking seemed extremely difficult! Would I go back? Yes, because it was the only decent Lebanese food restaurant in Bristol.

Lunchtime Special Menu review only…read more This may well be the best value lunch in Bristol. I've lived here 33 years and cant think of another! £4.95 includes: 6 little dishes consisting of a well seasoned salad, Hummus,aubergine puree,stuffed vine leaves and a stuffed pastry all served with flat bread....mmmm you may think, but that's pretty normal fayre. THEN they serve a plate of mixed meat and beautiful flavoured rice. I chose the spicy and it was a medium pokey, very flavoursome. The atmosphere is, well, cave-like, because you're in a cave-like cellar! Its low ceilings lend itself to intimacy and you really feel like you're dining alone, even if the room is packed. Soft drinks are all £1.50 and the evening menu is reasonably priced (around £10 a main) but incomparable value wise to the lunch time menu. Caters well for Gluten-Free I cant give it a 5* because I haven't had the evening menus (but I doubt the food would quite be 5*) and the steps are incredibly steep, making it difficult for children, and, id imagine, disabled access is difficult if not non-existent. Id go for lunch, id go for a fun date, id go with a bunch of mates, but probably not a 'trying to impress' meal or with Grandma. Enjoy!

From the outside, I was not so impressed. It was cold, starting to rain and Affendi's window…read morereminded me of so many disappointing late night takeaways. I'm not sure why. However, little was I to know that my mouth and belly were both in for such a treat. We had the Cardamom tea (not strong enough for my liking) and mixed mezze to share, which was mouth wateringly delicious. Even the salad dressing was taste bud tingling, absolutely loved it. Between us we then went for Lamb Shawarma and Tourshana. I couldn't fault the lamb. Succulent and tasty to the end. Then came dessert, oh sweet dessert. Mahalabi and Baklava between us. We were very satisfied customers. Lebanese food definitely agrees with my mouth and belly. The owner/waiter was courteous and easy to chat to, throughout. He used to be an engineer and when the recession hit he set up Afendi. If his engineering is as good as his cooking I'd like to see some of his feats of engineering! Loved the Afendi logo, unfortunately the mugs aren't for sale!

I LOVE Lebanese food, there used to be a wonderful restaurant in Bristol that did amazing Lebanese…read moreand unfortunately I'm always comparing others to them and they were amazing, unfortunately they shut down last year so now I am trying out others to see if I can find one as good. Unfortunately Afendi is not as good but is also not as bad as others I have tried. We got a take away from there, we got babaganoush (SP) which was very nice, lovely flat breads, chicken wings which were ok, I didn't like the spicy sausages, they were too "clovey" for me but the mixed grill was really nice, the meat was well cooked and not dry as so often it can be, the tabboleh (SP) was also good. In all I would say that it was a nice dinner and I will definitely be using them again but unfortunatley for this place I have had the don of lebanese and I wonder if I'll ever find a place to compare.

Scrumptiously authentic Lebanese food, all homemade, served with a generous side of Middle Eastern…read morehospitality. This little gem does not look like much from the outside. But do not let the neon signage and fading photos deter you. Once inside we were given a warm welcome by the head chef/waiter/proud proprietor of the establishment himself. We had a groupon deal for a three course set meal and he diligently explained what we got with our deal. A mezze platter and anything we wanted for main & dessert. I mention this detail, because I have often felt like persona non grata when I have used a groupon at a restaurant, receiving substandard food and service and I think this open-armed attitude should be applauded. The mezze platter arrived to a round of oohs and ahhs from the table. It was pretty epic. The lovely owner enthusiastically explained all the dishes: homemade hummus, stuffed vine leaves, chicken wings, warm potato salad, falafel, flat bread and fattoush (a traditional salad of green leaves with soumak and fried bread). Each individual morsel was delightful, but for me the crisp coriander falafel and the zingy lemony fattoush were the stars of the show! For main I went for lamb toushrana, a sumptuous tagine with heart-achingly succulent lamb, apricots, dates & sultanas accompanied by (possibly the most perfectly cooked I have ever eaten) rice...heaven! Dave had lamb shawarma with (possibly slightly to his shame) chips. Which looked much less exciting to me, but he loved it. Thinking it could not get better. Dessert arrived. Crunchy gooey homemade baklava and Mahalabi (a panna cotta type dish made with rose water topped with pistachios). Stunning!

From the outside, I was not so impressed. It was cold, starting to rain and Affendi's window…read morereminded me of so many disappointing late night takeaways. I'm not sure why. However, little was I to know that my mouth and belly were both in for such a treat. We had the Cardamom tea (not strong enough for my liking) and mixed mezze to share, which was mouth wateringly delicious. Even the salad dressing was taste bud tingling, absolutely loved it. Between us we then went for Lamb Shawarma and Tourshana. I couldn't fault the lamb. Succulent and tasty to the end. Then came dessert, oh sweet dessert. Mahalabi and Baklava between us. We were very satisfied customers. Lebanese food definitely agrees with my mouth and belly. The owner/waiter was courteous and easy to chat to, throughout. He used to be an engineer and when the recession hit he set up Afendi. If his engineering is as good as his cooking I'd like to see some of his feats of engineering! Loved the Afendi logo, unfortunately the mugs aren't for sale!

Top notch Tagine in Cardiff? Why not! Mezza Luna came recommended by fellow Yelpers and was a…read moredelight. Wait staff and servers were charming and helpful, service was prompt and the food did not disappoint. I had the roasted Aubergine starter with pita and opted for the Tagine Andalus for my main. Delicious, very visually attractive and with lots of well-cooked seafood, the Tagine was just as described - a paella done in the Tagine cooker. Thoroughly enjoyable and highly recommended. I will certainly be going back.

Going into this restaurant with my boyfriend I was happy to be greeted by a friendly but…read moreprofessional waiter. I was really impressed with the prices which I thought were extremely cheap (However, upon looking at the menu online before writing this review to make sure that I get everything right, I realise that the meat dishes are actually not that cheap - not expensive, just not cheap). I had a vegetarian tagine and we shared various mezze. The service throughout was excellent. It was attentive but also not too pushy or intrusive. The ambience of the whole place is brilliant and it's one of the places that I always recommend to people now. It's a little away from the normal place that people go to eat (more towards town) but it's worth the small walk.

Comptoir Libanais is a super colorful chain restaurant with over-the-top decor and a menu of…read moreLebanese-inspired eats. I started with the Mezze Platter, which came with hummus, baba ghanoush, labneh, tabbouleh, a falafel, a cheese sambousek, pickles, and a grilled flatbread for eating with the dips. My favorite part was the hummus, which was nicely creamy and nutty and went perfectly with the falafel and flatbread. Next, the Chicken Taouk was marinated grilled chicken breast chunks served over flatbread with Comptoir salad (a cabbage/carrot slaw), pickles, and sliced tomato, along with hummus, harissa, and toum. Everything was flavorful, delicious, and colorfully-plated, and the service was quick and friendly too!

How is this a tourist trap. Just go here once and I personally would live here. The lamb kofta was…read morereally tasty, full of flavour and beautifully presented. The staff are friendly, polite and professional, nothing was too much trouble. Looks like my new favourite place to eat in Bath. Visit 2 I found Comptoir by accident whilst out shopping with the family. I came back as soon as possible to let my wife taste the food. She lived in Turkey for 4 months in her youth and was amazed at the authenticity of the food. It's now her favourite restaurant.

This is one of my favourite places for a weekend breakfast/brunch. The breakfast menu changes…read moreoccasionally but "the local" full English is always on the menu for when you are not feeling adventurous. The other options include cured salmon, and a veggie breakfast - I'm not a vegetarian but decided to go for the veggie breakfast on this visit and it was exquisite, a mix of seasonal wild mushrooms including hedgehog mushrooms & ceps with poached eggs on sourdough toast with harrisa. Just hope it's still on next time I visit. My only complaint about this place is that they don't open until 10am at the weekend

The Soul Kitchen is a busy little place on North Street, opposite the Taobacco Factory. I'm not too…read morekeen on the slightly antiseptic, utilitarian appearances, but the staff and food are great. I used to call in quite regularly when I lived on Coronation Road, slipping out slyly in the mornings for a coffee and a snack, to get some air into my lungs before returning to a nicotine fug and rabid writing sessions later on. I'd been commissioned to write an incredibly challenging book, and sought some sanity at Souk. I would dolefully leave after about an hour, chanting, 'writing, writing, writing, raw eyed', all the way home. The gentile serving staff always made me feel welcome, and were always willing to accommodate my every whim, happily making my coffee just how I like it. Nevertheless, I'm not sure if I would have visited so regularly if it weren't for the fact that the Tobacco Factory doesn't open till twelve noon. Perhaps I would. I've grown rather fond of everyone who works there, and their sweet snacks are delicious.

Baroushka is an absolutely wonderful restaurant. Many options for vegetarians and their Baba…read moreGanouj is even better than mine The chef came out to us and made sure everything was great and it was

Middle eastern touches in the lighting but modern decor and the promise of what was to come... we…read morewere warmly welcomed, and offered rose water to cleanse our hands. Food is very beautifully presented , fresh and tasty and great value for money! from Beirut Beers, an excellent wine list ...to elderberry lemonade... the chices are excellent! And to finish this review...the rest rooms are very stylish and spotlessly clean ! I can highly recommend this restaurant!

Oh, what high hopes I had for my meal at Biblos. A truly local restaurant with a vibrant community…read morefeel, offering original, fresh Lebanese cuisine. It was supposed to be so marvellous! Unfortunately, I won't be coming back here. What I ended up eating was a cold, sad-looking, limp lamb kofte sitting in a bed of about three wilting salad leaves, and then some really bog-standard rice that would have been hotter and more enjoyable had I just cooked it at home, and some bean-based tomato thing that I can only describe as lukewarm red pulp. And, they made a big song and dance about the fact that we wanted to pay by cheque, despite the fact that they offered no credit card facility. We were made to feel as though we were being extremely cheeky and seriously inconveniencing them, which rather soured the whole experience, and irritated me because we were paying good money in their restaurant, and a cheque is still money, thank you very much. All in all, very disappointing: cold, lame food that felt reheated (and not enough, at that. I mean, honestly, if you're going to reheat, you could at least zap it for a few more seconds in the microwave), served very ungraciously.

Biblos is one of those little corner café cum take-aways that has about three tables inside, with a…read moresmattering on the street. It's not in business to further the vanguard of epicurean excellence, it is there simply to serve a niche in the market, and provide the locals of this particular part of St Werburghs with somewhere pleasant to drink a coffee and grab a bite to eat. I used to go there quite a lot when I briefly lived in the area. I didn't have a washing machine and so I used to use the laundrette across the road. Despite being pleasant enough, I could not spend a second longer in the place than was needed to put my washing in the machines. There's just something about laundrettes that promotes an almost allergic reaction in me... but I don't mind the dentist or hospitals... all very peculiar! So the upshot used to be that I would head straight over to Biblos and buy myself a large latte, before sitting myself at the breakfast bar arrangement that was mounted in front of the window and then I would plug my computer in. Happy days! Apart from the café in Better Food there's nowhere else to grab a decent coffee in this area, unless you are willing to walk half a kilometre to the St Werburghs Farm caff.

Friday night and this place was busy. The picnic tables were occupied by small groups. We were…read moreprobably the oldest (but coolest looking) customers here. Everyone was 20\30-somethings. The Lebanese style wraps using a laffe bread take a few minutes to be made but that's ok as this place is relaxed, if a bit cozy. (If sharing a table with with strangers isn't your thing come when it's quieter or do takeout.) my Bajun jerk chicken was spicy (I added chili, but no garlic mayo) and juicy. The wrap comes with a salad selection. What was on display at 9pm was limp and not very appetizing. I got it anyway and survived without any problems. I'd try this place again, especially as you can bring your own booze. There's none sold here. This time we got a jug of the water from the fridge to tame the spiciness.

You probably wont believe this, but it's (shamefully) true - I had my first Biblos yesterday. I…read moreknow, I know! Where have I been? The answer, unfortunately, is not far. Just up the road in fact! But I've just never made it in. But yesterday I did. And Im glad I did. It was great! I've had better wraps and from not very far away, but it was well worth the £4.50. I had the Jerk Chicken wrap with all the fillings. The fact I got all the fillings is one of my old gripes. I didn't want cucumber, but I didn't get a choice. The chicken was OK. It was tasty enough, but it wasn't the best quality I've had - or expected. The sauces they added we delicious. It had a really lovely chilli sauce that was quite sweet (it wasn't sweet chilli sauce) The restaurant was full of your typical Stokes Croft clientele - lots of big baggy trousers, dreadlocks and bags of golden virginia on the tables. All in all I enjoyed Biblos - but I didn't get the hype that surrounds it. Maybe my expectations were too high, who knows! I'll be back, just not in a rush!

Amazing food!!!! Super nice people!! Definitely worth the visit! Been here twice in a week!read more

Many a time has the aroma of cooking meat drawn me to this corner restaurant. This is genuine…read moremiddle eastern (Lebanese, to be precise) fare, but done at take-away prices. If you're trying to find the place look out for the guys smoking hookers and drinking Turkish coffee (which I highly recommend.) The food is just wonderful. This is a kebab shop, but about as far away as the row of greasy kebab selling places at the bottom of Park Street (Bristol's number one location for a fight on a Saturday night, incidentaly). Good quality meat, not horribly greasy, and excellently seasoned. This is somewhere to go for a meal, not just for a end of the night. Although, whilst the food's restaurant quality, there isn't really anywhere to sit, so it's probably best to order out. Go to the Cedar Express to get a proper kebab rather than something that'll clog your arteries.