The grilled lamb chop and chicken shwarma were amazing. The Lebanese wine was good. Service was excellent. read more

Al Hamra Restaurant - Grilled lamb, chicken Shwarma, Lebanese rice and salad. - Middle Eastern Near Me - London, XGL

When we are in London, we always go to Al Hamra. The food is delicious and so fresh. The flavors are wonderful. The service is attentive but not overly so. We highly recommend this for an excellent Middle-Eastern (Syrian ) meal. read more

Al-Hamra is a lot better than it used to be. Service is friendlier and the food is really so much better now. Not sure what changed but in any case this is now one of my favorite Lebanese places in London. I highly recommend the Fattoush (it's no longer acidic!), the Batata Harra, the hummus, Moujaddara, and my husband likes the Shish Taouk (sorry for anything incorrectly spelled). I would avoid the grape leaves which are not great. Prices are still really high but at least now it's worth it! We'll return for sure. read more

Gorgeous dining experience. Superb wait staff go out of their way to make sure your dining is the utmost enjoyable. Everything we ordered was delicious. The humus tabouli and grilled chicken and lamb with mushrooms as well as the mixed grill shawarma. I highly encourage anyone to eat here. Very clean restaurant and bathrooms also. read more

So much better than the reviews Way way way better Service is always spot on and efficient Great menu (maybe too big) Flavors are stunning Value is solid Well worth the visit Ambiance is lovely - maybe needs a small haircut and a shave Love this stop when In London read more

Excellent food and service! Cozy warm environment on a cold London day. Will always come back when we're in London.

I've now been to Al Hamra three times and thus it's about time to write a review about it and my clear-cut verdict is simple: superb! On my first two visits I was in the company of a befriended couple, who really loves dining here. And since they have always just ordered for us, I didn't have to make any decisions about the rather extensive menu-options...This last time though, I was not in the fortuitous situation of my usual generous hosts and so I was a little at loss when it came to place an order. Luckily I recognised the waiter who'd served us during my last visit and double-luckily he even recognised me: Waiter: "Yes, I remember you. Aren't you the guy who left his mobile on the table...?" Uli: "Erm...yes..." (blushing) Anyway, he knew right away what would make us happy and so I entrusted him with ordering for us. And in order to ease spending-decision of you future Yelp-visitors, I have compiled a list of things that I have deemed as simply amazing: Hommos, Moutabal Aubergine, Muhamara, Tabouleh, Grilled Halloumi, Kibbeh Maklieh, Sawda Dajaj, Kibbeh Nayeh & Falafel. I understand that this is a rather standard selection of standards, but I find that ordering just the appetizers is plenty and it will not drain your wallet as much. In fact, after we had finished this selection of small, but delectable dishes, we found ourselves too full to really enjoy the additional items of "Mixed Grill". (On top of that, the three orders of "Mixed Grill" alone totalled up to about £50 pounds and I simply could not justify that expense.) So, if you want to enjoy good food in a luxurious, but not stuffy nor over-the-top fancy atmosphere, you should come here! read more

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I was at the hotel and decided to explore so I came by this restaurant and was amazingly shocked at the quality of this place. The food was amazing , the staff were fantastic , the hygiene was top notch and usually I am very fussy but I had an amazing time and tried a whole selection of different Lebanese foods because the menu is outstanding. Thank you and I would definitely recommend you go to this restaurant with your family and friends. read more

Excellent food service and atmosphere . Grilled lamb cutlet was phenomenal. Look forward to returning.

Good food but major rip off. We sat down as a group and the manager immediately said they like to bring out a selection of food for groups rather than offering us a menu. It wound up being 65 pounds each with way too much food that just went to waste and random dishes none of us would have chosen. I highly recommend going to a fab, affordable place on Edgeware Road instead. read more

Delicious Lebanese food! Fantastic service and fun ambiance. Loved the lamb and chicken. Pitas came out hot and round to dip in the fantastic and fresh hummus! read more

I have been coming here for 20 years now and have dined here about 25 times. I guess that's enough of an endorsement, but let me say the ambiance is so warm and exciting, the food is fab and the service is good. One negative is the automatic charge for "covers" -- that plate of radishes, cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes and raw carrots whether you want them or not. It's an unfair practice I wish they'd stop --- but they've done this for as long as I've been going here. My favorite dish is minced lamb kafka (sp?) with yogurt, pita toasts and pine nuts. The hummus is as good as it gets. read more

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Amazing Lebanese foods. We always visit this place when we visit London. Staff is friendly. Nice atmosphere. Lamb chops were extremely tender. Wife got schwarma plate was was succulent. Would go with a big appetite. read more

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I went to this restaurant for dinner with parents when they visited me in London. I chose this place to enjoy Lebanese food based on the good reviews I saw on Yelp and I was far from being disappointed! The place itself is nice, comfy and you feel very welcome. It was our first time in a Lebanese restaurant and, even if we knew some dishes like the hummous, we weren't familiar with the specialties. Our waiter was really kind and took the time to explain the menu and give us recommandation on what to try. We ordered several dishes to share: Fattoush, Moutabbal of aubergine, falafel, humous snobar, some grilled vegetables and mixed grill of meat. Everything was delicious and very tasty. We enjoyed everything with a good bottle of Lebanese red wine! Even if we were quite full, we tried some desserts : baklavas and Knafeh bel jebn (the Lebanese cheesecake). It was really rich but delicious! The mint tea was perfect with it. I totally recommend this place for a good Lebanese experience! It's not the cheapest restaurant of London but the food quality and quantity worth it. read more

We went here based on the recommendation of the concierge at our hotel, and he was right to recommend it-- we were pleasantly surprised by how good the food was. I suggest the hummus and babaganoush (they spelled it papa ganoush or something). Especially the babaganoush. Healthy, fresh, straightforward Lebanese cuisine. Even a person who has never had Lebanese food before can like this food because while it is "exotic," the palate is so very universal. Fresh herbs, lemon, garlic, olive oil, and grilled meats. Who doesn't like those things? Seriously!? read more

Very very good Lebanese food. With all the traditional fixings, to start we were brought a huge plate of vegetables (including a huge head of lettuce with which i still cant really understand what they wanted us to do) I got the mix grill which came with minced lamb, chicken, and lamb kebabs. Obviously i had to order hommous and babaganouj as well, which were both absolutely delicious. It was also a nice touch that they came around with fresh hot pita every now and then.. We came in on a tuesday night and it was aboslutely packed, we were even almost turned away because we didnt have a reservation..# The only reason I docked this restaurant of a star was because they kind of pressure you into ordering more than you actually want and they are not extremely friendly. Nonetheless, the food is good, a bit pricey, but delish. read more

This place was recommended to me and I went for dinner solo...thank god I did! They bring out a plate of fresh veggies to start. Great selection of apps/small plates. -Best falafel I have ever had Got mixed Shwarama (chicken and lamb), super good. I with I was with more people cause I wanted to try a lot of items! Will definitely come back next trip. read more

The food is good at this place but they treat and serve and charge their regulars differently from their tourist customers than us . They bring the food to their regulars sooner even if they arrived much later and at the end they charge you Service charge and something else they call Optional charge or other things they call it . We ordered 2 simple dishes and 2 appetizers with water at 97 Pounds. They are complete rip-off. read more

Really good Lebanese food. Babaganoush lamb hummus lamb chops. They serve a whole lamb for 15. Next time.

The best chicken soarma I've had in awhile - could easily go back weekly if I lived in Mayfair! Everything we ordered was top-notch, well-prepared and delicious. The service and staff were impeccable. read more

A very nice, reasonably priced restaurant in a central London location. The food is excellent, the service is good and efficient. The restaurant is a little cramped and seems to have tried to get one too many tables in the dining area. On the whole a good restaurant that is worth a try read more

This is a cosy and friendly restaurant with traditional Lebanese menu. The service is quick and efficient. I enjoy the regular things - hummus, fattoush, and mixed grill. Friends have also tried the fish and other grilled food and were happy with selection. I love sitting outside and enjoying a shisha (good flavour and clean water pipes). It is a cosy place to relax and people watch. Also owner is usually around and keeps an eye on guests to make sure they are satisfied with the place. read more

Just FYI - they have a £30 per person minimum food order. We (4 persons) were seated and were unaware of that as it is no mentioned anywhere except at the bottom of the menu. When we ordered a few appetizers the server insisted we have to order more to meet the £120 amount - all at once As vegetarians even if we order 10 items it would not meet the minimum spend. We asked if we could order in increments but he refused We asked if he can just charge us £120 and we will eat whatever we order and they refused. I guess they are unconcerned about food wastage Anyway - we got up and left. The insistence and rudeness was unacceptable. Maybe this policy is new. I had been there few years ago and definitely did not order a table full of food just to meet any minimum spend. read more

A bit of a Tourist Trap--complete with the plate of vegetables and bread when you sit down for which you will be charged Average food with an overwhelming amount of garlic. It stayed with me for days. Also, slow, super arrogant service. There are other great Lebanese restaurants. I hear Al-Sultan is good. Soofra was packed when I walked by, and I've been to Fakhreldine (Greenpark). and it is excellent. Skip Al-Hamra read more

They said they had service of "eat out to help out, but they charged normal price. The meals are good but be careful everyone.

If you can reconcile in your mind their clean & casual environment with the aloof, overdressed suits running this place--who parade about their floor as if patrolling a high-rent gaming establishment--you'll find the food to be flavorful, authentic and appetizing. The absurdities of our dining adventure began when we were seated directly next to the only other party occupying this rather large, quiet restaurant. We were now essentially sharing a single table and an awkwardness now fell over this shared space. When we finally got a server's attention and placed our order, we were informed that we had not met their minimum order amount and to order additional items. Too hungry to leave, we obliged, and as the server headed back to the kitchen the diner on my right shoulder gave my spouse a knowing, perhaps pitying, glance. Getting service was a surreal exercise. Imagine, for a moment, that you'd like to catch your server's attention, maybe to place your order, request a condiment, order a drink or ask for your check. Naturally, you attempt to catch his attention by casting your eyes over the group of servers clustering around the end of the service bar near the seemingly intoxicating scent of sterling pounds wafting from the nearby, brightly lit cashier's booth. You find yourself mesmerized as you observe how they move about each other in a slow, engrossed dance. The spell is broken by a momentary surge of hope when your sever slips away from his group and back into the landscape of empty tables. But, alas, this time it is to service something--a drafty window perhaps--and then return to the warm bosom of his comrades. You watch hopelessly as he wanders, again and again, across this empty stage, and each time he coyly averts his eyes--this time darting to the left, perhaps next time to the right--while petting away from the direction of your gaze. We did finally notice one fellow in an ordinary bus-boy outfit carrying plates who caught our eye and brought us our check--and our release from this strange spectacle. read more

We just ate at Al Hamra after spending the day touring around London. We were famished and Al Hamra did not disappoint. Never having eaten at a Lebanese restaurant, it exceeded all expectations. They started with fresh vegetables and olives for us to make our own salad. We then ordered #74-the chicken with vegetables and #91-the vegetarian meal with rice and chickpeas. Simply scrumptious. Everything was wonderfully seasoned and made with care. So much food but too good to leave any on the plate. We highly recommend you try this place if it's the only place you eat in Shepherds Market. read more

Not impressed at all . From the start : we arrived on time for our dinner reservation. We were met with a lukewarm greeting , let's put it this way, eye contact would have been acceptable. We ordered the grilled haloumi cheese and fattoush salad as our starters . The haloumi was dry. It was sprinkled with black sesame seed but that was the only positive thing I could write about it . The fattoush salad was okay . We informed our waiter it was our first time to his establishment and asked for recommendations . We were rushed into ordering our dishes! Literally RUSHED!!! We tried a grilled lamb and a minced lamb. Both were overcooked and very very dry . I was flabbergasted with this place . We came here since we were staying in Mayfair and it was less than 5 min from our place. Not again. Our usual Lebanese place is on Maddox St, off Regent Street. Should have taken that little stroll and gone there and we would have had a fabulous Lebanese dinner . Absolutely disappointing experience. I live to write great reviews . It literally makes my day. Tonight is NOT one of those experiences read more

Been coming here for years and it never disappoints. Food is fantastic as is the location. Be prepared for shitty aggressive service from a bunch of thug looking guys in suits who look like they are out of a Lebanese mafia gang...worth the agro read more

I go to London fairly often and always end up at Al Hamra. The people who work here are a-holes. Sorry. They are. However, the food makes up for it. The crudite when you arrive is crazy. All kinds of vegetables. Get the hummus with lamb appetizer. Everything on the menu is good. If the weather is good, sit outside. There is a cool pub just down the alley if the place is busy or if you're looking for an after dinner pint. read more

Good late night eats and atmosphere after a swank night at Loulous. You'll smell the hookah and spices and be transported to another world. Do we have Lebanese this good in Toronto? I was going to 4 star this place based on taste and freshness but the service wasn't amazing and I'm not going to get ahead of myself. Still though, yum. Puts Paramount to shame. read more

Ate here on a recent trip to the UK. We went down to Mayfair to go to a Thai restaurant that one of my teammates recommended and were sad to arrive to find it closed. Undaunted, said teammate suggested Lebanese and we enthusiastically agreed! The food was divine! Standouts were the Muhamara (MY TOP PICK!!!), Moutabbal Papa Ghanouge of Aubergine, the home made lamb sausages, and the Falafel. Everything we had was bursting with flavor. Service was adequate, though it took a while to get the bill... but that was mainly because when we arrived it was empty but packed when we left!!! The interior is quaint and cozy with lots of plants. If you dont know Lebanese food well, you are very safe just to order a variety... you seriously can't go wrong. read more

If you are in the mood for some over priced, very salty, dried piece of chicken with bad service, then this the place for you! They also have over priced, dried, salty, beef skewers also. The hummus is good and the outside sitting is nice, but the food and service need improvement. read more

Great place. Food was really good. Delicious middle eastern Apps and delicious entrees. The Koufte with tahini was the best! Best part was the service from Danielle. She really made our night. A very good place to visit in a cool area. read more

Delicious food! Super yummy falafel, hummus, and lamb. Authentic Mediterranean food in a very cute, quaint location. Wine selection by the glass was very limited (two red options, two white options), but otherwise, I couldn't have asked for a better experience! read more

Food was pretty good. Service was great. Place is cute, but nothing unique or spectacular.

Some of the best Lebanese food ever. Loved the baba ganoush and kabobs. Cool part of London with fun pubs in the area.

Ridiculous. I don't recommend this restaurant. The stuff doesn't pay attention to the customers. I was waiting with my family outside the restaurant knocking to the window , and we were definitely ignored. After that, we went inside, where all the stuff was talking and having fun around the bar. We waited for someone to come to us but nobody attend. Is that how it supposed to work? I'm really disappointed. If you have a choice, go somewhere else. John Brown read more

On vacation for three weeks - London, Paris and Dublin - and this was the best meal I had. Open late, friendly staff, decliious food. They had an amazing fatoush salad that I am still thinking about. Will definitely go back next time I'm in London. read more

Great neighborhood and atmosphere. Some of the best middle eastern food I've come across. The lamb shank is like butter. Sit outside and you might strike up a conversation with the friendly owner. Good people. read more