Fattoush: a fresh Middle Eastern salad with mixed greens, crispy pita, tomatoes, cucumber, and a tangy sumac dressing.
Wine • Persian • Mediterranean • Middle Eastern
"Dear All, I’ve been frequenting Little Persia for years, as my girlfriends and I enjoyed smoking shisha by the little red heaters and appreciated the cosy feel of the restaurant. It was one of those places I would always take my visitors to. However, the last two-three visits have been quite appalling. The place itself has a really shabby feeling to it and isn’t well maintained at all. It was also freezing as they’ve become really stingy with using their heaters, or simply aren’t bothered to fix them. We were told they weren’t working, so on my third and final visit we decided to smoke shisha indoors, and both my friend and I had to keep our coats on even inside. The restaurant needs a major make over and new management, what a real shame. Finally they have stopped accepting cards so make sure you have cash on you, the prices also seem to fluctuate even though we order the same things each time. I really try to avoid these type of shady and uncertain transactions, it’s just a pretty unpleasant way to end your evening."
Dining • Bar/lounge • Middle Eastern
Fish • Wine • Full • Beer
"the first time for me and my friend there. the staff was very friendly, eating very well and the price too. I tried the sayadieh (sea fish with tahini sauce) it was amazing. higly recomended. we're going back soon!"
Tea • Tapas • Drinks • Seafood
"Didn't know what to expect walking into this Lebanese restaurant, but was genuinely surprised. They offer a classic Lebanese menu that delivers on both quality and value. Interestingly, they also serve a Full English Breakfast—quite unique for the area—and the sausages are notably good. The drink options are solid, with a beer and wine list that nicely complements the food. Service is friendly and attentive without being overbearing. They seem to value repeat customers, which is always a good sign. Will consider returning."
Beer • Wine • Seafood • Lebanese
"At Bluewater, on a few occasions the level of service has been below par. The last time me and my wife went to this Browns we were turned away because..."
Tea • Lebanese • Mediterranean • Middle Eastern
"Arabesque is very convenient if attending the Hampstead Theatre only a couple of minutes walk away. The food was very tasty and excellent value for money. The service was good and the waitress was very helpful with explaining the menu. It was a bit cold in the restaurant though and people were waiting for their takeaways near our table which ruined the ambiance a bit. I could not fault the food/value but would not book for a night out but would definitely pop in for a quick bite if at the theatre again."
Cafés • Halal • Diners • Coffee
"The owners of the restaurant were very friendly and made us feel welcome. We had made a reservation, but there was plenty of space available. We decided to try the set menu since we had never tried Lebanese food before. The food was average, but we felt it was overpriced for what we received. I was most excited to try the meat dishes, which were not particularly outstanding, especially considering the cost. It's possible that I simply do not have a taste for Lebanese cuisine. Overall, it is still a lovely place and worth a visit."
Cafés • Pizza • European • Fast Food
"Al Khayma is the best hidden secret in Illford! I had been wanting to eat Lebanese food for a while and knew there were a few decent restaurants in the city but my partner convinced me that his colleagues swore by this ‘fantastic’ restaurant in Illford but I was not convinced! However since he insisted and I wanted to eat, I begrudgingly took his suggestion and he booked us in for dinner. The place was easy to find. Just 7 minutes walking from Illford train station on the newly Elizabeth Line or 2-3 bus stop if one does not fancy the walk. There we were greeted by Saad who was super friendly and accommodating. He was extremely helpful and helped us with some choices on the menu while offering excellent suggestions! The restaurant had an ambient atmosphere and the gentle traditional music playing in the background gave it a relaxing vide that travelled the mind to exotic destinations. It also had a well decorated flower wall that would look great for those #hashtags on Instagram (if anyone is up to that kind of stuff! So when the food arrived, the restaurant offered little appetising sides with Lebanese bread that was warm and homely. I ordered the Shish Tawook (charcoal grilled skewers of chicken which was juicy and cooked to perfection with a side of chips but it also came with a complimentary salad. My partner ordered a grilled boneless baby chicken that he said it was crispy on the outside with a soft interior that was super tender and flavoursome. But wait. There is more..! Since it was B.H Monday and were were out-out, we decided to do a little extra and ordered a Halloumi side and another one called Batara Harra. In one word I would describe it as mind blowing! The portion of the Halloumi was surprisingly generous and the Batara Harra was a dish of potato cubes marinated in all sorts of flavours and served on a bed of sweet peppers and chilly. It came with a quartered lemon (which I thought was odd but after a few bites I decided to drizzle some on top of the potatoes (assuming that it might serve a specific purpose and boy was I right about that! I genuinely don’t understand how a few drops of lemon can transform a dish so much but honestly if you order this food, just use the lemon! You won’t regret it. After completion of dinner we were offered free of charge a traditional Lebanese tea which unfortunately did not have the time to be taste but that was not a problem as we were already decided that we would be visiting this place again. Overall lovely staff, great food with generous portions and a relatively reasonable bill that would work out about £20-25 per person including drinks. Extra bonus is the Valentine’s Park across the street. A huge park with a central lake for an evening stroll, that also includes a large playground area if you are visiting the area with children. So yes, that was our culinary experience at the Al Khayma. Friendly service, great food, clean establishment and reasonable prices. Really nothing more to ask. Highly recommended!"
Beer • Wine • Lebanese • Moroccan
"This restaurant is my absolute favorite. I have dined here more than 5 times and have never had a negative experience. The flavors left my taste buds thrilled and the cozy atmosphere and outstanding service made for a truly unforgettable dining experience. Plus, there was even belly dancing to enjoy!"
Wine • Indian • Cheese • Delivery Services
"I enjoy this restaurant, but I was disappointed to see the kitchen staff assembling the cheese plate without wearing gloves. It makes me hesitant to eat the $18 plate I just purchased."
Kebab • Syrian • Chicken • Catering
"If anyone want the latest review of this restaurant then I’m giving you it to you today. We have been going to this restaurant over 10 years but sadly the quality of food , the portion size , the service was the worst I have seen. Their standard have fallen below dramatically. The portion for forouj was the tiniest I have even come across which was also very hard and nerdy charcoaled. The tajine dish contained one tiny piece of lamb and even that was covered in boiled vegs and soup in it was so watery. The whole experience was awful. The last time when we went there we promised ourselves not to return back. Sadly we fell into “let’s give it another try “ trap. And we sadly we got caught in it. Rude service. Very facety waiters who didn’t understand why I was complaining about the size of the chicken or why I was asking if he can swap the my tagline watery dish. £65 !!! For the most awful meal ever. Guys do not , DO NOT go there."
Kebab • Salad • Salads • Lebanese
"We ate here early on a Saturday evening. It's relaxed and friendly, when we arrived there were a couple of families with small kids, it's nice. Decor is quirky and the food was superb. We chose 5 mezze between two of us and that was abour right for our appetites. I would especially recommend the foul medames, but hey, it was all good. If you like middle eastern food this is the place for you. When we ate it was cash only."
Salad • Kitchen • Meal Deals • Grills And Shawarma
Vegan • Lebanese • Vegetarian • Mediterranean
"the best libanese I tried. it has become my kryptonite at the evenings that I do not want obbr/>cook. The huh shawarma is slightly dry, so I recommend the baby huh with rice, the rice is amazing, like the brot, and the halloumi brot, and the flafel, and the garlic sauce. it's all amazing (and it's not too hard on her wallet.) In the did. that write about it made me hungry, something tells me that it's Lebanese tonight."
Meat • Halal • Kebab • Mediterranean
"A nice, family restaurant that produces normal Lebanese food. Nothing out of the ordinary but it was an enjoyable experience nonetheless and service was very good. It’s suitable for all the family kids too as there’s no alcohol and no shisha. The mezze selection was quite nice but I feel overpriced at £20 for the smallest plate and contains only the basic items (hummus, baba ghanoush, mutabbel, tabbouleh, wara inab, felafel and the strangest muhammara I’ve tasted in quite some time. Personally I didn’t like the look of the buffet (all hot items with a lot of meat and no mezze selection so I ordered a la carte instead. Buffet was £12.99 for adults, £6.99 for kids 5 10 I think and free for under 5’s. I’d definitely return but don’t expect anything really amazing here."
Full • Lebanese • Vegetarian • Bar-lounge
"We brought my father here for his 75th birthday and he had a wonderful time. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Our waiter, Season, was attentive and took great care of us. We ordered a variety of mezze dishes, which was the perfect way to try a little bit of everything. We will definitely be returning to this restaurant. Highly recommended."
Sushi • Cafés • Seafood • European
"Eaten here a few times and it just seems to even better. Seen a review saying this could be the best Middle Eastern restaurant in South Manchester and I wouldn’t disagree. The food is exemplary, staff are nice and depending when you go it varies from chilled quieter in the week to busy at weekends. It’s BYO drinks so if you’ve arrived not realising you can nip round the corner to Sainsbury’s local which is a few metres away. Food pics may not do it justice but it’s a classic meze choice of starters from humous dips, breads, baba ghanoush etc, mains are a great selection and desserts are classic Middle Eastern home cooked, the baklava is highly recommended. Vegetarian options: Plenty to choose from fully vegan to traditional vegetarian dishes. It’s a great choice for mixed groups. Parking: The paid parking at Village Square and Meadway are both less than a 100m away with loads of spaces and app parking (Ringo app) or coins, and only about 30p an hour. Don’t risk parking in unpaid spots or businesses as it upsets locals and you risk a fine as PCN are highly active with bramhall being a relatively compact village centre. Kid-friendliness: Very family friendly place albeit kids obviously need to like Middle Eastern food or be open minded. That said chicken skewers and rice is universally popular."
Wine • Fish • Cheese • Chicken
"amazing!. we went here last night and were completely blown away by the food. we ordered the dalila mezze and main at £42, and it was absolutely delicious. the hommos beiruty was perfect, not too much tahini and a great resistance. the flesh was delicious. we have always tried only falafel, which is quite dry, but this was crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, and was a new experience. the owner tony and his personal did everything to make us feel at home and made sure we didn't want anything. baklava came at the end of the meal and again was exactly right, as it was not too sweet what it is often. we will definitely come back, and again, and again!. we could not read more"
Tea • French • Lebanese • Mediterranean
"since the change of property recently, I have dined twice in this Lebanese restaurant. both paintings, my friends and I enjoyed. decor has an authentic feel. very extensive menu for excellent trips. the personal is most helpful, but a little inexperienced, which in no way makes a pleasant experience. that will certainly improve. also very flexible, for example, there was no objection to me to order a meal to be shared by me and a child. has a large spacious interior dining area, additionally space outside the front for those who want to eat and smoke, or just a break and a zigarette that is protected from the elements when needed. how the dishes are prepared at the order, prepare them to wait, especially when all the appetizers are hot. if some nibbles, such as olives etc. were made available, the waiting time would appear less. because the restaurant has no license, they recommend to bring their own wein or beer with you. however, their unusual taste smoothings etc. are delicious and highly recommended try, regardless of byo. a proposed improvement would be better quality, greater serviettes. I want to visit again in any case!"
Full • Wine • Fast Food • Bar-lounge
"The restaurant has a beautiful ambiance with a lot of effort put into its design. However, I requested a quiet table away from the doors and was instead seated between a bustling kitchen entrance and three families with small children. The service is quite fast, matching the pace of the kitchen, which means that food arrives as soon as it's ready. This setup isn't ideal for four people dining together. Additionally, the app menu differs from the printed menu."