Generally I like small, family run places that look a bit haphazard and thrown together (much like…read moremy own family's business). Sadly this is not one of those. This place is just rubbish, not in a 'so bad, it's good' kind of way. Just not good at all. Arrived for a group dinner not really thinking about what to expect, but you know... expecting a cool Moroccan place. Especially since this street seems quite Moroccan influenced with grocery stores and shops selling traditional goods. But this establishment does a very good impression of a grotty kebab shop. Kind of a dive, definitely not somewhere you bring anyone on a date, or at all. Inside is bare and old fashioned and they had to turn the radiators on because it was so cold. Upon entering to see my friends, instantly my morale hit the floor as the place is so uninspiring and depressing. They were out of half the items on the cheap, plastic laminate menu. Basically you could have tagine, or... tagine. The service was slow, bordering on the ridiculous, as two of us got our food and the rest half an hour later. Everything came in drips and drabs, as if the chef was very slowly making one dish at a time. My vegetable tagine was totally overcooked and my chips undercooked. Asking everyone else how they enjoyed their food illicited blank stares and 'ummm it's okay'. All I ate was some warmed up pita bread and overdone carrots. Going to a little hole-in -the-wall place like this, you hope to find amazing food that you can tell all your friends about and Yelp it to the point it becomes totally popular and therefore uncool. But no, the food, much like the exterior and interior, was bad. I couldn't even summon up the energy to write a funny, cool, or useful review. Consider this a public service announcement.

In a word? Meh…read more Depending on how hungry you are, you could have two perspectives on this place. 1) Quirky, rustic and authentic OR 2) Understaffed, slow and bordering on being an overstretched local. I wasn't massively hungry, so I was in the first school of thought about this place and very open-minded about the possibility of unearthing a local gem. We (the gang of Yelpers who were here for the latest CMYE - Around the World in 80 Meals event) started with lovely warmed pita bread and an eggplant spread (unfortunately I didn't catch the name of it). Yum. The spread was so full of flavour, I could've eaten just that alone. We also ordered potatoes with a harissa sauce on them, that were far, far, far too spicy. Think the kind of spicy that overtakes and negates any other flavour in the dish. The kind of spicy that makes you urgently reach for whatever drink you have in front of you (in this case, a very refreshing glass of moroccan peppermint tea). Bad times. I ordered a lamb tagine with couscous for my main and was pretty excited about this, as I'd never had tagine before. The tagine arrived piping hot and the liquid in the pot was still bubbling, like it was still cooking. I hate eating super hot foods (goes way back to burning the roof of my mouth eating pizza when I was a kid), so I waited about 10 minutes for it to cool down. The lamb was nice and tender, but the vegetables was very overcooked, to the point of being mushy. The broth was okay, but didn't have the depth of flavour you'd expect from such an earthy dish. In all honesty, I'm voting for a do over in my first tagine experience. I'm erasing this tagine from my mind and have just become a tagine virgin again. Oh yeah - BRING CASH! They don't take cards and the closest cash machine in the evenings is a 5 minute walk away across from the Portobello Market building.

Use to be Thaiwtes cafe, the Little Marrakech has not really change much of the original decor,…read morethey just added curtains and cushions. LM is a little piece of Morocco in the Roman town of St Albans, the service was slow but it was worth the wait. Really nice hummus plate and a fantastic veggie tangine. Together with some Moroccan beer it was a very good choice. It really is an interesting little place its well worth the visit. You can call ahead and book the private booth, but its pretty hot in there!

An odd choice for Boxing Day (love my in-laws dearly, but they do have history of left field Boxing…read moreDay meals) Never the less, the food was good, the service friendly, we weren't rushed at any time (despite leaving 30 mins after official closing time) All in all, I'd recommend little Marrakech, a taste of North Africa in the Home Counties...works well. Chicken tagine was the outstanding dish of the meal...delightful.

Couscous Café is a hidden gem in Bayswater off a side street from Queensway. The owner seems to do…read moreit all - greet and sit you at your table, take your order, cook the delicious food, and serve it fresh out of the back room kitchen. The Moroccan flavors were scrumptious and portions plentiful. Recommend getting a variety of tagines to share.

Couscous cafe is located opposite Whiteleys in Bayswater. As its name suggests, it specialises in…read morenorth African cuisine, offering tagines, brochettes and unsurprisingly, couscous. It's a small space inside but well decorated, giving an intimate atmosphere. Sadly, the food is rather bland and missing the punch of all those famous north African herbs and spices. I left a bit disappointed.

This lovely little cafe on the corner makes a delicious latte, and they'll always advise you on…read morewhich pastries are freshest at the moment. The first day I went, the owner didn't have change for me, so he just told me to pay another day instead. Very kind, friendly service.

PRE-RONA.... This…read moreis one of my favorite places in London. Sometimes you want to go to a spot that has a bunch of variety and is close enough to the hustle and bustle with a spin on being far away from everyone else. This is really a review for the drinks in the bar downstairs and the vibe of that secret speakeasy. This is one of my favorite secret spots in London that is a part of Momo. The drinks are some of the most inventive cocktails and the vibe brings you to a different place and time. If you're looking for a break from the pub life... head downstairs to the bar. Hopefully, it will be safe to drink inside again soon.

Such an amazing discovery in London! We were looking with my…read morefriends for a place to seat and have a tea/coffee. We were around Regent street and we found Momo cafe by walking through small streets. Quiet area with a nice terrace and not crowded at all! I ordered the mint tea with some orange blossom flavor, delicious! Good price for a nice tea! I have to go again to try the food now

This restaurant is an outstanding neighborhood establishment. The food is wonderful and the owner…read moreis most helpful and friendly. The presetation of the dishes was only exceeded by the taste. Portions are generous.

"AL FASSIA" is the definition of quality service and exceptionally prepared dishes…read more Lamb are vegetarian both superbly presented.

For years now, this is my shisha spot on Edgware Road. Forget everything else around, the fact that…read morethis is a refurbished pub so alcohol is available as well as a private shisha area in the back, I'm a happy chappy! The staff have always looked after me (most obvs because I was like their weekly bringing a gang with me each time lol). Their food is lovely and shisha is BOOM. It's the only place where parting with my money is okay for the experience - considering how expensive one is in Central London. From Irn Bru to Skittles, they've got a crazy range of flavours and so expect this place to always be busy. The sooner you get here, the better. Oh and I went here for New Years since they held an event, I danced my socks off in the later hours at this but it was so packed, my granny self probably can't handle it anymore :D

Ever since my trip to Marrakech I have developed a new appreciation for a good tagine so having the…read morechance to visit this newly refurbished restaurant/ shisha bar was great. I went there on Saturday afternoon for dinner. We had the lamb and the kofta tagines, the kofta was amazing, the lamb was ok but felt a little bit under seasoned. As sides we got the dolma and the calamari. The dolmas melted in your mouth and were pretty good (served warm as they should be). The calamari was a bit harder to chew so as a Greek person I would rate it ok but nothing great. The side sauce the starters came with was great though. After the food we decided to try the cocktails. I had the Guilty which tasted like alcoholic dessert, so right up my street, and I also tried the fireman, good for whiskey drinkers bit not really my cup of tea. In terms of atmosphere I think the restaurant tries to be more posh than it is but the massive screens with the football on everywhere you look are incongruous with the atmosphere they are trying to create. There is also a semi- outside area for shisha which feels more Moroccan but it was full of football fans and smoke. In general I think it's good enough but maybe not as authentic as it could have been and it could do with a few more authentic Moroccan dishes in the menu.

The steak I got was okay. But what really makes this place great is the amazing service. Hajar and…read morethe other server (whose name slips my mind) were so sweet and very welcoming. After being in London for only a day and being a newcomer, I had lunch at a place right across the street with the most horrible customer service I've ever had (see my review on Tuk Tuk Thai Noodle House). Anyway, this place was great. Though, I don't really get why this place is classified as Moroccan because the menu doesn't seem Moroccan to me. Like I said, I had the steak (it was good) and it came with peas and carrots (two of my most-hated veggies) and I actually enjoyed the veggies. The salad left something to be desired. Their service is prompt and they refill my water right when I finish my glass (this is important to me). I will come back to this place and try their Pasta Carbonara because the table next to me ordered it and it looked/smelled delicious.

Queesway is lined with so many restaurants,mostly Middle Eastern but also a few Chinese and fast…read morefood places. La Cabana is one of my favcourite restaurants in the area and eating here is a totally memorable experience. Every time I go to La Cabana I'm always feel like I've travelled to some exotic place like Marrakesh. The lanterns, tent, cushions helps to give La Cabana a really authentic feel. The food is really good too and not expensive which is always a bonus for me! I love rice dishes so this place is perfect for me because most dishes are serviced with rice. The mixed grill is a really good value for money at £12.95 and the lamb tagine is delicious. La Cabana is a great restaurant with excellent food, brillant service and a lively atmosphere! What more could you ask for in a restaurant?

Looking for a little Morocco in London, Cous Cous Darma Is the place to come. Nestled down the…read morestreet from the Earls court tube station is a wonderful hidden culinary adventure. Walking into a dark but very inviting Mediterranean hot spot not really knowing what to expect I was greeted by nothing but love by the owner who is also the front of the house host, waiter and historian on the food. He exudes passion for what he does; which providing a wonderful authentic Moroccan home cooked meal. His approach is to make you like a real friend or loved one. He did not let me down. The dishes presented themselves. He used authentic Moroccan crockery to prepare a present some of the most flavorful food I've ever experienced in the city of London. As I always say, I'll set your expectations for what you want as you come in to any place I write about. It's a small intimate dinning experience where you should bring friends and loved ones. The decor will take you to a different place, away from the hustle and bustle of London, to a foreign land that has exotic foods prepared with love and the ultimate patron experience in mind. I had Moroccan wine for the first time and wont be he last. It was absolutely fabulous, I wasn't sure what to expect but I have to put Spain on notice. I highly recommend the MD Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot which had a very nice overtones of earth and pepper. You have to check it out if you find yourself in London and looking for a new expirence.

Cous Cous Darna will not disappoint! Excellent wine list and attentive service. I enjoyed a chicken…read morekabob dish pair with a glass of red wine that made me feel like I was transported to Morocco.

This is my third time here at The Meat Co. and wouldn't mind coming back here every once in a…read morewhile. The average meal per person here including a cocktail, starter, mains + service charges can go anywhere between £40 - £80 (depending if you get the steak or not). It's not the cheapest place to have steaks. I've had better steaks else where, but I do enjoy the service and the restaurant as a whole. Today I am having the 200g Cheese Burger - £13.50, comes with chips. They forgot to ask how I wanted my beef cooked, so it came well done. They do serve decent food, I wouldn't say it's mind blowing but it's neither bad. Not much to complain about. I would bring friends and family, they have a huge dining area. Its kids friendly and they also serve a halal menu. There's also 5pm - 9pm happy hours on selected cocktails, but it's only available on the bottom floor/ bar area.

My experience at The Meat Co was, well, kind of terrible. My wife and I were seated and placed our…read moreorder with no issues. Our starter was brought out quickly. From this point on things went downhill VERY SLOWLY (I say slowly as that is how the rest of our order was brought out). We sat there for about 40 minutes after the starter tray was removed. During this time, another party of 5 people came in and sat right behind us, ordered, had their entire meal brought out, and our order was still not brought out. Mind you, we did not order anything special. The the manager walked by and asked me "Is everything ok?" I said NO our food was not there and our drink cups were both empty. I asked for a refill on my wife's Coke and my Water, he did have the drinks refilled and had the chops to actually ring out the refill on the coke BEFORE refilling the drink. He did nothing else to check on the other issues or even offer to see what the problem was. Our original server was totally missing in action. One other server cleared the starter plate and then another brought the meal when it finally came. Just terrible service! Near the end, our original server came back and brought the bill. I paid via my Amex and she asked if I wanted to add a tip. I said "No, not this time", to which she responded "I did kind of leave you stranded for a while". Mind you, I don't like not tipping. I know they make their living from the tips, but when the service was this terrible, I just could not bring myself to tip. This is the first time in my life I did not tip a server, so that should tell you how bad the service and management staff was. Then if all this was not enough, on my Amex I was billed twice for the meal. I would tell anyone that is looking for someplace in Westfield to eat, do NOT eat at The Meat Co.