an excellent place this is a Lebanese restaurant. food is exceptional and plentiful. food is a…read morecross between the med and middle east. you can expect a range of grilled meats salads rice and breads all well-cooked and with lots of aroma and flavours. pure juices freshly blended are availble. whether you want to stop for coffee/cappucino or a meal it has something for everyone. It also has a lovely back garden, should you wish to sit outside. the atomosphere is warm and friendly and decor is very cosy. it is a must to visit especially with your mates. open until 12midnight. parking nearby after 18:30.

Had a comp meal here a while back and while it was probably better than your average lunchtime…read moreoption it was pretty shambolic and I wasn't totally convinced by their meze bites either, a little dry to be honest. The Wrap we had was better and the apple, ginger and mint lemondae was very tasty and refreshing. Interesting place and aiming for a chain of lebanese eateries is not a bad idea but just up from the Edgware Road there are better options really..

[Non-photo review]…read more For full review, please visit: http://wp.me/pwXBH-Ik Enlivening London Lebanese Summary: Comptoir Libanais succeeds at what it sets out to do: serve good-quality Lebanese food in a fun environment at affordable prices. It certainly makes a good pit-stop if you're walking through a shopping center and get hungry or if you have a branch near your office, and fits the bill for a quick bite before a film. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here, but the food we had was good and there is a decent selection of Lebanese wines, plus you can pick up a brightly-colored handbag or pair of shoes while you're at it! A new place in an old haunt Well, after my last post, I will try to make this one, short, sweet and to-the-point! Mrs. LF and I were invited to sample the fare at the recently opened branch of Comptoir Libanais on Finchley Road in North London. It's located in the O2 Centre (please note, it is in NW3 and is NOT 'The O2' arena!), a shopping center I am very familiar with having lived in the general vicinity more or less since I've been a resident in London. The inside of the shopping center which is home to many other eateries (there's a big YO! Sushi, for example), a few large shops and a movie theater had a makeover not all that long ago. It has been whitewashed and is all clean lines inside now, compared to the rainforest theme it originally maintained, where squirting water fountains lined the towering escalators. Lest I not deviate and ramble too long on things other than the restaurant in question, let me come back to Comptoir Libanais. The brainchild of Tony Kitous, who is also involved with Levant, Pasha and Kenza, Comptoir Libanais strives to bring Lebanese home-style dishes to the High Streetit's food that's affordable and easy to know. Fair enough, then. I used to frequent Levant, the fun and vibrant subterranean Lebanese world just off Wigmore Street, a number of years ago and always had a good time (the food was often good too). Having passed by the Wigmore Street Comptoir Libanais just after it opened and then having been repeatedly tempted by the one stationed in Westfield's first floor food court, it was high time I got off my posterior and tried some of their food. As we walked up to the entryway, it certainly looked inviting and appetizing. There is an open 'kitchen' on full display and the colors and design motifs are bright and fun. One of the first things you notice is that, in addition to the food, there are many other things for sale at this veritable mini-bazaar everything from a number of Lebanese wines (some decent ones too), handbags, shoes and various spices, tinned/jarred foods and soft drinks. We weren't sure whether to sit down and wait for someone to serve us or whether we were meant to order at the counter, so we just went up to the counter and started asking for stuff! From Kofta to Ksara Most of what you can eat is attractively displayed at the counter, so it's quite easy to just start pointing at things that look good (which can make the bill add up if you're not careful a clever ploy I suppose, given the relatively low prices of most of the food). Luckily, as we were guests of the restaurant (yes, please note, we were not paying), we were able to throw caution to the wind (within reason, of course), and literally did just start pointing at stuff. This wasn't helped by the fact that we were joined by the ever-ravenous @mathildecuisine and @dewilded from Mathilde's Cuisine, who seem to have become familiar dining partners as of late, and who coerced us into ordering a few more dishes. After the first round of ordering took place, we dutifully shuffled off to find a table and waited for things to begin arriving. As Mrs. LF and I are quite fond of chillies and pickles, I requested a small sampling for the table, and wasn't disappointed. They were all quite more-ish and I enjoyed alternating between the other dishes and the little sampling of green and pink (which was kindly replenished a few times for us). The first dish I ventured to sample was the attractive tabbouleh salad, which lived up to its appearance and was fresh, citrus-sharp, crunchy and chewy. It did the job of opening our appetites as if we really needed help. Everyone seemed to like the hommos at Comptoir Libanais except me I thought it was so-so. A bit more tahina and a tad more seasoning wouldn't have gone amiss, at least according to my palate. That said, the baba ghanuj was right on the money, displaying that familiar deep, rich and smoky aubergine flavor which was accented by the odd sharp and sweet crimson pomegranate seed. Whereas the rest of the party felt the labneh (stained yogurt with zataar and olive oil) was mediocre, I actually quite liked it. It's never going to be complicated, but it was creamy, slightly sour and I appreciated the little touch of herbaceous flavor that the zataar brought to the table (it's made up

The food tastes good although i think my stomach is sensitive to some of the spices because every…read moretime i've been there I get a stomach ache after, it's very consistent (even though I enjoy eating the food). Service is pretty good also. Atmosphere though is not good and that's the main reason I've stopped going there. Chairs are cheap and uncomfortable. Some tables far too close; For a restaurant, the atmosphere is just as important as the food and service, it's about the full experience and here this place falls short. I am writing this review because I wish they would fix this so I can go back.

Good hearty food, friendly fast service. The portions are enormous: a main would probably be enough…read morefor two. Would recommend for a simple meal out.

Had lunch at Yasmeen last week…read more.. Ambiance is beautiful and clean. Our table of 6 sat under the glass roof which was super nice. Service is friendly and accommodating. Food takes a while though. Food itself is just okay. I didn't love the seabass, the rice was dry, the chicken was just okay (per my husband and daughter). There was no complimentary bread or hummus, which was surprising. Prices were a bit high for the quality of food. Glad we tried Yasmeen but we won't likely be returning.

The food was delicious! And what a special find on a quiet street. Very spacious and comfortable. I…read moreloved that there was a plug to charge up and the lamb tagine along w both the soups and hummos was beyond what we expected. So good and the staff so courteous.

Great ambiance and amazing food. I had the lamb which was savory and the rice, perfect. Quiet and…read morewe got there early on a Friday.

This place never looked super busy in our four day stay in Notting Hill, but don't let that…read moredissuade you. The best hummus I've had in ages, so creamy. The lentil soup was also very good. Everything was so flavorful and delicious, that we had almost no room for the chicken after we had finished the hummus and naan. Overall a super cute restaurant with great Mediterranean food!

This restaurant is in Belsize Park and all looks good on the surface, but it is run by an uncaring…read moreteam, who think that if there's an incident and they choose to ignore it long enough, it will just go away. My husband was badly burnt by a useless waitress who served boiling hot coffee on a wooden plank, which tipped over his hand and splashed everywhere. This wound was raw and open for many weeks. he had to treat it with dressings and special burn cream. I originally called to speak to the owner and he said he'd come back to me. After several attempts he eventually offered a voucher, but only if we sign an agreement not to take it further. We don't want his voucher, we would never go there again.

Truly authentic, the cold mezze were simply top notch--got the spicy hummus, the baba ghanoush…read more(forgot the name they give it here), and the MUHAMMARA, which was to die for. Mains were delicious too, but I was still dreaming of the mezze and wishing that I'd ordered more! Great restaurant, peaceful vibes where you can actually have a conversation over dinner

Arabesque is a wonderful authentic Lebanese and Middle Eastern experience. we had the best.mezzes…read moreset for a pre-theatre array of foods one chicken and one vegetarian. Baba ghanoush, tzatziki, hummus, olives, chicken kebab, falafels dolmas and spicy and garlic dipping sauces. These two to share are more than enough food. If you want to eat lighter I also recommend the larger entrées and always accompanied with Turkish coffee. The interior of the space is authentically home. Every piece well curated throughout the entire restaurant to remind you that you are now transported into someone's home and they are very welcoming. I even loved the glassware at the bar which I plan to sit at and enjoy before leaving this area of London. Thank you for your hospitality. You're amazing cuisine and everything that goes into it. We love your restaurant and absolutely will be back.

Great neighborhood-feel restaurant with solid, if not world class, food…read more My wife and I came on a fast trip to London looking for a nice place to do dinner near where we were staying, ideally where not having a booking wouldn't be a problem. We were able to get the last table (right by the door) without a booking, which was nice, but also a bit drafty. Still not knocking it, for that because getting dinner on a weekend without a booking in London is always hard. The service was friendly, but clearly stretched. It took a while to order and then things came out relatively slowly. It wasn't a problem since we enjoyed the longer meal, but it was still noticeable. They also didn't clear any dishes until the end of the meal. My impression was that they were just understaffed on a busy weekend night. We worked our way through a lot of the menu. The labneh was only good, which was surprising because my wife loves labneh. The kibbeh had too much bread around it and I wound up pulling out the meat only and eating it. The peri peri chicken was excellent across the board. The beef sausage was amazing and the standout hit of the night. The grilled halloumi was good in that it's always delicious and this was a good example. They gave us (and everyone) a complimentary pistachio flaky pastry for dessert was also different and excellent.

Yummy! This might be…read morea bit controversial but the cauliflower in the mezza platter was the best. Great value for all the mezza option and the felafel is not too dry. The lamb shawarma is actually quite filling despite it looking a bit small. They give good portion of meat too so don't worry!

The food is tasty, service is fast and the price is good. The music was a bit loud but the place…read morewas clean and easy to eat in.

Food was absolutely delicious! They had great service and even though we did not have reservations,…read morethey made room seated our party of 6 and made the evening perfect! I can't say enough about the freshness of the food and the medley of flavors! The building is also beautiful!

Years ago I went to a different location and it was horrible experience so I swear them off. It's…read morebeen 9 years I think I since that time. My daughter lives in London and she keeps going to this location. She says they are very careful with the gluten free. So I went with her since yes I was super hungry after a 12 hours flight. They are actually way better than the other location that has closed down (which I am not surprised at all) the food here is super good, the staff are super friendly and on top of their work. The restaurant by itself is a very normal looking restaurant. Like nothing special. But I have to say that they have a different location at St, johns woods area. Holy moly it's a five stars restaurant from the look to the service. Food is the same taste as this one but the place is stunning.

Honestly, feeling a strong sense to give a one star review. Never thought I would be asked to leave…read morethe table "because the next party has arrived"... and at a Greek establishment? With wine still in our glasses, and coffee still hot?! Sorry, have to give a HUGE thumbs down on service. And offer my disbelief and dissatisfaction at whoever is managing this restaurant and borrowing from Greek culture, whilst missing out on the key component of Greek dining. Either you're a sell out. Or you're an outsider and you're exploiting Greek culture and cuisine. One the website we get: "MAZI, which means 'together' in Greek", but it should be followed with, "... but don't take too long, we will ask you to leave." Having said all of that, and trying not to affect the rest of the review, food was not great. Mushroom Chicken was the best dish (was the priciest line item - second to their service charge - but the only dish that I was impressed with). Tiger Prawn risotto was very bad (both the prawn, and the risotto). Grilled Octopus was average (size, prep and quality of octopus left a lot to be desired). The Calamari Citrus was also less than average. Lot's of the seafood sadly missed the mark - Tuna Crudo was the most satisfactory of all the seafood items. I will say that the cocktails were prepared well. Including a welcome drink. And the juices were fresh - albeit expensive. In fact, everything was overpriced - but it is London, I get it. Still wish the food tasted better. The atmosphere was loud and energetic. The cherry on top was the service charge (highest line item on the bill). Cheers to ownership and management for appropriating Greek culture and putting a heavy London spin on the dining experience. My family would have had some choice words for you, thankfully they were not present to be insulted. Anyone wanting Greek food, I would recommend to look elsewhere. The culture and cuisine has A LOT to offer, unfortunately Mazi disappointed for us.

Came here on a recommendation of a friend who lives in London and we were not at all disappointed…read more We started with some great cocktails and I really enjoyed the Aegean Negroni I opted for; the addition of black pepper simple syrup really added to the complexity of the drink. Every single dish we had was superb, from the jars of tzatziki and tiropita to the crispy calamari and seabass tartare to start. The fresh bread, which was lightly charred, really paired well with the tzatziki and tiropita which were lightly whipped and so flavorful. The seabass came with a cucumber and jalapeno broth which had just the right amount of spice to elevate the fish. For main we split the lamb and grilled octopus which were both perfectly prepared. The lamb, which appeared to be sous vide, was cooked to an exquisite medium rare and the octopus had a great char both was still tender. The service and setting were both great and we highly recommend this establishment.