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.

Oh, well, it's all okay, I suppose. I didn't think that this place really offered very much…read moreconsidering the prices (which were fairly expensive for such mediocre food). The service kind of made up for it because it was very good. Very attentive and professional. In fact, I felt that the service went the extra mile. But, unfortunately, I'm paying for food so I would have liked that to be, you know, quite nice? At the same time, it was interesting to try some different kinds of food and I would be willing to go back if someone recommended that I give it another go. I won't be going of my own volition though.

We actually only came here for a drink and I'm so glad we did. For just under a fiver I got the…read moremost amazing cocktail. Margarita on the rocks it was and had cointrean and sour mixes, yum. The food looked amazing as it was whizzed past our noses and will be coming back again to try it out.

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!

I saw the glowing reviews and figured it must be good. The restaurant was crazy busy. We were…read moreseated very near our reservation time. I could tell it was a family establishment, and I enjoyed watching the family dynamics as we waited to order. There were several Middle Eastern families in the restaurant, so I knew the food must be good. It was nice watching families come together and eat. Some would go upstairs to the prayer room which I found to be a nice touch to the restaurant. We ordered Baba Ghanoush, Hummus with shawarma, and falafel as starters. They were all excellently made. For mains, we ordered the mixed grill for three and the chicken biryani. For dessert, we had coffee and baklava. I have eaten middle eastern food in many places: LA, New York, Dublin, London, and Dubai. This was the best I have ever had. Period. Bar none. Even though the wait to order may have initially caused me to rate the restaurant five stars, the food and the subsequent service made me rethink that. I did something I rarely do...I pulled the owner and head chef out of the back to give them my compliments. We will return every time we are in Cardiff. P.S. Cash only! But there is an ATM outside the door.

SO good! loved the atmosphere and the chicken was flavored really well. their secret sauce is also…read moreextremely good, be sure to ask for it.

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.

Forced to close due to RAT infestation. Rats seen dragging away raw meat, seating area infested…read morewith feces, kitchen staff refuse to follow basic hygiene protocols.

To be honest, Lilo Grillhouse didn't deliver much for me on any front. Neither did it really…read moredisappoint, or lack anything greatly. It left me feeling a little bit as though I wished I'd stayed at home instead of spending money on going out (though, actually, I didn't - good ol' boyfriend) because it was all a bit average. The service was alright but the food didn't seem to be of a particularly high quality and it didn't come out very quickly. There was no real ambience in the restaurant and I felt uncomfortable. Really, though, it is actually nice enough. If you're going out to lunch with someone you never usually see, you probably won't care much about all of this. But, that's not really the sign of a good restaurant, is it?...

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!

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.