Momtaz is my favorite shisha place around London. When I used to live in London I would visit here…read morefrequently. It was always lovely to come here in winter when it was cold, they had patio heaters so it was really cozy. The best thing about this place is they have ice pipes for their shisha's, this really enhances the flavor of the tobacco. If your in the Kingston/Surbiton area and LOVE shisha, check this place out, you won't be disappointed.

It's Sunday, it's raining, and due to my incredible ability to faff it was 3.45pm before we headed…read moreout to lunch. The first string of restaurants we headed to were all closed (save for Dominos, which of course I only eat at when someone 'makes' me) and just as my boyfriend was about to pass out from hunger/murder me we hit upon Momtaz. I am not sure but I think this used to be a Southeast Asian fusion restaurant. Anyway, now it's a Lebanese restaurant and I really wanted it to be good to (a) make up for me being terrible and (b) prove to my New Yorker boyfriend that not all English restaurants absolutely suck. Thankfully it succeeded on both counts. We started with stuffed vine leaves and baba ghanoush. The vine leaves were wonderful - fresh, soft, tangy - the best I have had in a long while (I really need to stop buying them from supermarkets). The baba ghanoush also tasted great - it seemed much more related to aubergine than other versions I have had! Afterwards I ordered soujok and my boyfriend got a lamb shawarma sandwich. The soujok came with cooked tomatoes and was solid and tasty. The lamb shwarma was also flavourful, especially with a bit of lemon squeezed over it. It's worth pointing out that these two dishes were £4 and £3.50 respectively, which I thought was great value (proper main dishes are about £9). Dessert was, naturally, a bounty milkshake. I am SO happy there is somewhere doing milkshakes near Norbiton Station, I need to try all the flavours IMMEDIATELY. I can see this becoming a serious and great problem for me in the months ahead! Overall, delighted to try somewhere new and find it so enjoyable. This shisha cafe part also looks nice and of course smells great.

I would call Lebanese Valley the hidden gem of Kingston. Situated just a few meters away from…read moreCappadocia and the train station, it offers great service, delicious food and good value for money. Me and my companion were a bit sceptical and hesitant before going in as it looks a bit random from the outside, but left very satisfied after our meal there. We had Tabbouleh salad for starters, which was fresh and delicious and Shish Taouk for mains. The portion was big and filling, the chicken tasted very nice and tender. It was lovely to finish the meal with fresh mint tea and complimentary baklawa. Definitely recommend to try it out if you end up in Kingston with no idea where to go eat! ;)

Great place for lunch before seeing the Palace. My wife and I split the potatoes, the mixed grill…read moreand a pot of mint tea and it was the perfect amount. Nice people, felt like a good value.

I so want to give a five star rating here but am terribly torn. The level of service was so…read moredisappointing that I think I may never convince my other half to return here with me again. Please read in full- I am desperately hoping this was a one time service mishap. Let me begin with all the positives! I am absolutely enamoured with the ambiance and decor at Comptoir! The food was also fantastic! The decor is colourful and full of life. There is an indoor Souk Shop, which is an open air marketplace in Middle Eastern cities. There are beautiful straw bags, silver baskets and tea pots lining the walls which are available for sale. There are also Turkish teas, fig jams, harissa paste, Fanta and delicious sweets that you can take home or gift to keep the experience going. The food does not disappoint! We shared the Mezze platter for two that game with all sorts of deliciousness: Baba ghanuj, hommos, tabbouleh, falafel, lentil salad, cheese sambousek, pickles and pita bread. Everything was marvellous when it came to the quality of the food. The dessert menu itself makes a good argument to stop in for a quick treat! There is an outdoor patio along the Thames which is also a lovely area in nice weather. Now for the service: The day I visited there was twice the amount of staff as patrons when we arrived. We were seated by the staff and waited several minutes to order water and wine. After a long wait, a waiter came and took our order for our Mezze platter. As we sat for 30 minutes in a calm restaurant waiting for our Mezze platter, we saw the staff continuously cleaning silver wear, the cooks staring at patrons and wondering why everyone appeared busy but alas, no food or any other communications. As we had given up hope of eating, the waiter came back and asked us if we were ready to order. The waiter clearly forgot to enter in the food. He quickly blamed the kitchen and put in our food order on the computer. After this, the cooks and several staff were staring at us for the rest of our meal, circling and hovering clearly ready to help but very, very awkward having so many people stare while trying to eat. We were so uncomfortable that I couldn't even order dessert- which I was very much looking forward to. It would have been so much better to simply apologise for the mishap. I will absolutely give Comptoir another try, as everyone has a bad day, but I do hope that the management team takes note. It's such a gorgeous place and I would love to bring a group of friends here for a party-

Great ambient, good food and lovely choice of natural drinks (I had a drink made out of roses). It…read morewasn't that busy and the service was quick but I found it a bit impersonal (no body cared about us if I can put it that way).

The wait staff was charming, and the ambience was pleasant. The food was outstanding, especially…read morethe fig hommus and the shawarma lamb and chicken. And to finish, you'll love the baklawa--so light and sweet!

Excellent service. Although I personally prefer the Lebanese food to be traditional, Mezzet added a…read morecertain flair to their cooking, by adding creative sauces and spicing to the cooking. Atmosphere is good although a bit cramped. The restaurant is definitely for celebrating an occasion with friends or business colleagues.

Fabulous meza platter to share and lovely atmosphere. Full bar, Arabic music and a short walk from…read morethe station. Good wine plus beer on tap. Can't get enough of the food here.. authentic Arabic dishes. Feels like home :)

Fabulous local authentic Lebanese Resturant and bar. Small and cosy atmosphere. Wonderful, tasty…read moreVegitarian Maza platters. Tons of food for £30 for two. Will defiantly be back again.

Located a short walk from South Wimbledon underground station, this is a deceptively large…read morerestaurant serving authentic Lebanese cuisine. The interior is a modern, stripped back take on middle eastern decor, but with traditional imported wooden furniture. There's a small seating area the front and a larger area behind the kitchen. The food is familiar Lebanese cuisine with hot and cold mezze for around £5, from which you could construct a satisfying meal, with grilled and roasted meats, fish and stews for the mains. We chose the vegetarian menu for two at £35, which provided a choice of 7 starters, followed by moussaka and rice. We had baklava to finish. It was a great way to introduce my dining companion to this type of food and everything was wonderfully tasty. There's a similar non-vegetarian menu for £35 as well. They're not licensed but you can bring your own wine, and they don't charge corkage. Service was polite and efficient, and they waited until we had finished the starters before bringing the main course, so it felt unhurried. The bright decor means it doesn't really tick the box for a romantic evening, but it is a good choice for groups or families.

Very tasty food; great prices and excellent service. As close as you'll get to the Middle East in…read moreWimbledon. Abdullah, the main cook, has good taste in Lebanese music with respect to traditions of Fairouz and Marcel Khalife - and he knows the Beirut pop beats of Nancy Ajram as well. A respectable establishment that I shall frequent from this day onwards. My standards with Lebanese food are high, and Aya has met the very highest in food quality. The only downside is that this outlet of Aya is a small "hole-in-the-wall" concept, and has a few small tables. Better for takeaway.

Merton High Street isn't the most promising venue for a nice eaterie, but the Cedar is a real find…read morein this area. It's a small, family-run Lebanese restaurant, offering an extensive range of middle-eastern dishes at very reasonable prices. Long banquettes with cushions and moorish lamps add to the ambience. You can opt for a range of mezzes, or try something more specific from the menu. Plenty of vegetarian options. I'm not a great fan of Lebanese red wine though, and would suggest something a bit more mainstream. The service is friendly, efficient and attentive. Expect to pay around £20-£25 a head for two courses with wine and coffee.

A couple of days ago, we had our best meal during a two week stay in London at Cedar. My wife and I…read morehad a feast of a variety of mezze and some wine, all for only 54 pounds. In fact, the menu was so interesting that we wanted to order more but the owner cautioned us that we wouldn't be able to finish what we ordered. Everything was delicious. My wife, who eats no meat or dairy, had plenty of choices. I also enjoyed the Lebanese wine I ordered. We capped off the meal with an enjoyable conversation with the owner about his positive experiences in the UK as an immigrant and restaurant owner.

Considering this place is way out in the middle of nowhere, it's pretty good!…read more The place is cosy and inviting and has some outdoor seating which is a nice touch. The staff are friendly and children are welcome. It was quite busy when we arrived but they were still able to accommodate us with no reservation... I had the doogh to drink, which was delicious. Unlike some other places, theirs is not as thick so it's easier to drink... Then I had a skewer of chicken with a skewer of minced lamb. The lamb was really nice but I found the chicken a bit bland. I'm sure it was really well prepared but I wanted some chilli sauce and they were quite busy so it was difficult to get their attention to ask for some. Everyone else thought theirs was delicious! Definitely worth a visit if you're looking for something to eat in the area :)

Unfortunately I was disappointed by the Fesnjune - more pomegranate would have made it fantastic…read more On the whole it's good except the costs need to be double checked as they make errors and extra charges.

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.