We ere in the neighborhood and looking for a place for dinner. We code Ceru because of the 5 Star rating. It's an intimate restaurant serving small bites that were perfect for sharing. The dishes we had were well proportioned and so very tasty! Everything was delicious! I highly recommend this restaurant and challenge you to find something that you don't like! read more

Surprisingly delicious! The is a really cute little restaurant. The atmosphere is simple clean and welcoming. The food was outstanding, like surprisingly good! The service was really attentive and professional. The interesting thing with the food is how clean every ingredient tasted and how the flavors all stood out and melded simultaneously. If you're in London, don't miss and outstanding dinner at Ceru! read more

My sister, mother and I were starving and wanted something healthy. This place came recommend to us and was PERFECT! Best dips and kabobs ever! Loved this little cozy warm vibe and our waitress was very helpful amd knowledgeable. She recommended the perfect portions for what we wanted. Its was the perfect amount of food. Loved it! read more

Wandered into town, intending to take in the Kensington Palace, but fancied a bit to eat since we hadn't had much other than coffee for breakfast. CERU turned out to be an inspired choice quite different from the surrounding competing restaurants ranging from Italian to various Asian cuisines. While selections are principally Mediterranean, the execution is decidedly modernized because the recipes follow tradition, but enhance it with a modern twist. For example, Roasted Baby Aubergines with date syrup and tamari dressing, sesame and coriander. There are at least three different countries included in the single recipe. Service is excellent owing to the staff that must maintain high knowledge of all of the excellent recipes and keeping track of dining preferences. It's a lovely place to have quiet intimate conversations enjoyed within a relaxing and stately appointed environment. Come here to explore and be ready to encounter surprises at every corner that will delight your senses both in a taste in appearances. read more

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Middle eastern fusion! My new favorite. The restaurant is small with an open galley kitchen. Beautifully decorated. The service was perfect. The food!! Omg. I'm going to dream about the food. If you like lamb, be sure to get their signature dish. The trio of dips- yummy!! I wanted to order everything. Definitely save room for the baklava ice cream! read more

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Definitely on the pricier side but the dishes are inventive and delicious. Best pita bread I've ever had. The chicken tenders are fried and only ok, had an interesting citrus flavor but I was underwhelmed. The lamb (their signature dish) was very tender and flavorful (& good portion!). Broccoli was ok, not worth the money. Automatic 12.5% "optional" tip. Service was iffy - I liked the host but our specific waitress was curt with me and slammed the dishes down a lot. They also make it a point to say 3 dishes a person but 2 was definitely enough for me! read more

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One of THE best meals we had in London. Skillfully prepared, everything was spiced memorably without ever being overpowering. I think I could close my eyes, point at the menu and be happy with what I got! Service was friendly, helpful, efficient. Loved the South Kensington location; outdoor seating on a nice evening. read more

Freshly made Mediterranean salad dishes. The service is efficient. Good location too. read more

Ceru - Middle Eastern Near Me - London, XGL

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Service was great . Food amazing . Lots of Gluten Free options . We had the trio , Apple salad )amazing ), rabbit , lamb , fennel salad and aubergines. read more

Wow! What a great surprise this place was. My friend and I were wandering, searching for dinner, just minutes before this place closed on a Saturday night. We popped in and were immediately seated and taken care of. For the two of us, we ordered the 3-in-1, Roasted Leg of Rabbit, Lamb Shoulder (a must have!), Crisp Apple, Mint & Pom salad, Braised Octopus, and pan fried broccolini. Everything was FANTASTIC! The rabbit was our least favorite, and unnecessary with the amount we ordered - but that's on a scale of great to outstanding. Service was quick, pleasant, and helpful. Would absolutely eat here again! read more

Everything was delicious. We ordered aperfect amount of food for two people. Many GF and Vegan options available. You won't regret coming to this spot, food was tasty and light. Cute restaurant and nice staff. They also have their own beer the brew. Coffee is strong and they serve it with a little piece of baklava. Would def want to come back and try more dishes. We had: Parsnip fries Scallops Chicken Beet fennel salad Cauliflower Chocolate mousse Birds nest dessert Detox tea Apple tea Bill was roughly £75. read more

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This place was astounding. We stumbled upon it because we were headed for Zetland arms but it was super loud. I had the Merlot, Chateau Oumsiyat, Lebanon - it was very good! Service was efficient but our guy was brusque, which we found adorable somehow. We enjoyed the hamara, Tangy red pepper dip with walnuts and pomegranate molasses, Orange, Celeriac & Radicchio salad with shallots, toasted almonds, pomegranate and a citrus dressing Warm Salad of Artichoke, Green Peas & Baby Onions with preserved lemon, ginger and turmeric dressing The Sticky Roasted Baby Aubergines with date syrup and tamari dressing, sesame and coriander was AMAZING Lamb Shoulder Slow roasted for 5 hours in our secret blend of 12 Shawarma spices, with a pomegranate sauce, fresh mint and pistachio All of it was standout! read more

Who would have thought that someone made beer with rosewater? A very strange brew. Great food. Decent service. Great location. The food was excellent. Tapas style. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone interested in good eastern Mediterranean food read more

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Wow! This restaurant is such a gem! Excellent Mediterranean food in a cozy, warmly lit space, with modern Turkish tunes playing in the background. Our party ordered the Shish Taouk (grilled chicken), braised octopus, broccoli, fried rice and the pita with hummus. Everything was bursting with flavor and cooked perfectly. Our server Andres was also so friendly and attentive. Our meal was complemented with a good selection of wine too, all sourced from the Levant region. This place is not to be missed if you are in South Kensington! read more

Ceru - Menú - Middle Eastern Near Me - London, XGL

This was one of the best if not THE best meal I had while in London! The whole menu is gluten free except the pita bread, which made it so easy to order. Every dish we shared was absolutely delicious! We shared a tonne of plates but the ones that really stood out were the calamari which were such a treat as they are usually not gluten free and the walnut and pomegranate dip. The prices were very reasonable, the service was great and I loved the Moroccan themed decor! I will definitely be coming back next time I'm in London! read more

Ceru - Calamari, apple and pomegranate salad. - Middle Eastern Near Me - London, XGL

Ceru was packed when we went for dinner, but we were still able to snag stool seating for two people as a walk in. Ambiance was very nice, dimly lit, and small space with limited seating. Service unfortunately was terrible. Our waitress took our order and then we never saw her again. First, the wrong appetizer was bought out (pita bread with hummus when we specified a gluten free meal and asked for crudité). Then, no one checked on us the entire time; empty plates were not taken away, and water was not refilled. Lastly, two other people sitting next to us came/ate/paid, and we were still sitting there waiting for the bill. Had to go up to staff and ask for the bill despite us sitting there with empty plates trying to get their attention. The food itself was very good - we got the hummus and crudité, mushrooms, watermelon salad, and eton mess for dessert. But the service definitely needs much improvement. read more

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Decor: Mediterranean swank Service: engaging Food: absolutely When you leave a place, and later, salivate remembering how good the plates were; welcome to Ceru. The seasonal watermelon lemonade was rose coloured summer in a glass. The hummus we did not order/were gifted was perfect- as were the eggplant, lamb and accoutrements. And the service was outstanding ...particularly the JamaicanEnglishMon. read more

Ceru - Carved wood entry to loo - Middle Eastern Near Me - London, XGL

Great service and delicious food! We loved all the flavors and spices and best of all was so many gluten free options! The scallops and lamb were like butter! The rice was amazing. We loved all the vegetables dishes as well. read more

Ceru - Broccoli, cauliflower, steak, peas & artichokes - Middle Eastern Near Me - London, XGL

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Incredible middle eastern food in London. Small plates but a ton a of flavor and atmosphere! Loved it. read more

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Trio of dips, pita bread, lamb were all fantastic! Good wines from parts of the world less known for their wines. It's all good!

Lovely spot in the foodie mecca that is Bute St. Easy to miss in amongst the "trendy" places like the pink churro shop, but definitely worth a visit. Perfect crunchy bread with tasty dips and excellently dressed salad. Shorter brunch menu but one worth a look! Cute drinks options too. This is one my new fave local spots! read more

Ceru - Peach salad - Middle Eastern Near Me - London, XGL

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Awesome place, great ambiance, tasty / creative food, service and more. A must stop in London/South Kensington. And the first restaurant we visit every single time we are in London !! read more

Absolutely great overall experience! Great service, and all of the food was so flavorful and amazing. We tried many of their tapas type dishes and each one was better than the next. Definitely a keeper and one to put on the food destination map! read more

Excellent !!! Loved the kid friendly atmosphere!! My 3 year old only ate the pita bread! We loved the lamb and shish taouk!! The margarita was amazing!! We ended up being caught by surprise by a kid policy in Mayfair in a restaurant (visiting From SF- never heard of one!!) We called Ceru last minute and they accommodated us! Super fast!! The zucchini fritters are a must have!! read more

Great little find. Last night in Kensington and stumbled on this place. Very friendly and the food was excellent.

We were craving Mediterranean style food. Our hotel recommended this place. First off it's very small so make sure you make reservations even on weekdays. The menu is small plates so you will end up ordered 5-6 things for the table. The prices were pretty high for the amount of food you were given. The food was ok. I did enjoy the hummus and pita and the broccoli. I wouldn't come back just because you have to order the whole menu to get enough food. The atmosphere is super cool and has dim lighting if you are looking for a romantic feel! Overall overpriced for the amount and quality of the food. read more

Ceru - Broccoli, potatoes, lamb - Middle Eastern Near Me - London, XGL

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Ceru is fabulous! Everything that we ordered looked beautiful and tasted amazing. Highlights were the lamb shoulder, and the aubergine, But actually everything was delicious. My wife and daughter have celiac and the gluten free options are nearly endless. If it wasn't obvious, this is a rave review. read more

This place is super popular and it's no surprise. The food is fantastic and everything pops with color and flavor. They have a decent cocktail list and wine list. The food supposedly rotates often but dishes are staples. We ordered a hodgepodge of food: hummus, fadi (?), a lamb dish, a shrimp dish, a chicken dish. I wish I could say more but I don't do the best job describing middle eastern and possibly a touch of Mediterranean food. The space Is definitely small but it's thought out enough that you won't feel too crammed. I'd return. read more

Ceru - Lamb shank - Middle Eastern Near Me - London, XGL

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Wonderful food. Flavors are incredible. Everything we had was very well done. The service was great. Highly recommend this place'

Small plates, big flavors. We had lamb, prawns, the house rice, the radicchio salad (absolutely delicious, best ever!), and greek wine, and everything was truly memorable. High recommendation. Also terrific table service. read more

Four stars based on a minimal late dining experience (was eating alone so had only two dishes) but the food so far has been excellent. Freshness is apparent in the beautifully crafted Fadi, so light, fresh and herb infused. The pita was moist and seasoned which balanced the fadi, instead of making the dip pull all the weight. I accompanied the Fadi with the braised octopus - so fresh tender with herbs and lemon it was fantastic. Staff Dimitra and Karoline were warm and knowledgeable, and friendly souls providing light (and heavy) dialogue with me as I dined alone at the bar. Definitely try Ceru. It'll be well worth it for some exceptional healthy Mediterranean and a warm atmosphere! read more

Ceru - Fadi, with pita, nearly gone (couldn't help myself) before the braised octopus arrived. All had beautiful light fresh flavors - Middle Eastern Near Me - London, XGL

Wow! I am so glad something this delicious was just a few blocks away from my hotel. It was insanely flavorful and fresh. I love food that's colorful and celebrates ingredients for their true beauty and natural goodness. This is that place! The dips were so freakin yummy! And the lamb shoulder was a gorgeous plate. Wow. Can't believe how pretty this was. Great cut of meat with pistachios and pomegranate seeds. And the garlic shrimp were tender and fresh. I was so incredibly happy with this place. I wish I had a place like this near my home. I would be there on the regular. Wow. Sooooooooo good. Loved it! read more

Excellent cuisine, smaller type venue but delicious food. Would definitely return to this restaurant.

A wonderful experience with delicious Eastern Mediterranean food. The hummus was some if the best we have had. The beef adana was so tasty with lots of spices. read more

Our first dinner choice was mysteriously closed. Randomly walked across the street and found this gem. My favorite thing in London is when a restaurant hems and haws about you not having a reservation, and ask ever so politely if you could eat quickly because someone else reserved that table in an *hour*. "Yes, no problem, we're Americans." Food was from the Levant region (had to look it up) and was all wonderful. My favorite was the Hadi dip with Pita and the Kafta. Off menu special was the Mint Ginger Lemonade, which was excellent. Bless them, they had a kids menu but it was just a smaller portion of their regular dishes. More spice than the average kid would like but ours powered through with a promise of some Cadbury bars when we got home. Our waiter was a champ, super nice and helpful. Would love to come back some day. read more

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We got 8 small dishes for 3 people and they were all delicious. The 3-dip platter and pita, zucchini & feta fritters, and rabbit were highlights. Good mocktails too, which matters to me. read more

Our lovely dinner at Ceru completely exceeded our expectations. The service was impeccable; friendly, efficient, and helpful. The food was a delight. We tried the apple salad, warm cauliflower, and chicken skewers. Delicious!! We can't recommend this restaurant highly enough. read more

One of my most favorite places to eat when I lived in London. It's food I miss every day. Phenomenal atmosphere as well

Unique flavors and friendly staff. Items are meant to be shared and each order comes on a small plate (maybe 8 inch diameter?). The staff advised us that items would be brought out as soon as they were ready, and not all at the same time, encouraging hot freshness is delivered to the table. read more

It's hard for me to believe that there are so few reviews for what may be one of the finest Mediterranean restaurants in London. As New Yorkers, we have become attuned to great aromas that often envelope the outside of a truly outstanding dining establishment. And as we stood at the entrance to Ceru, we knew that if we were fortunate to be seated, since we didn't have a reservation, we would indeed be in for an extraordinary dining experience. Carmen greeted us and promised that we would be seated within a few minutes and soon we were seated in their small but very attractive restaurant. A waiter brought us our menus and began to explain how we should try to select two to three dishes per person (even though it would be more fun to share all the dishes). The front side of their menu describes how they care about preserving our natural resources and they donate $ 1 pound for every glass of tap water they serve to The World Land Trust. When we turned the menu over we were given lots of details about all the Dips, Salads, Seafood, Vegetarian, Meat and Poultry. The menu describes all the different herbs and spices that are used in each of the selections. There are symbols for " spicy", " nuts", "eggs" as well as many other allergens. We ordered Ceru's own craft beer that was so tasty, it didn't taste like any beer, we've had in NY! We ordered Fresh Beetroot & Shanklish with prunes,red chili, pine nuts and fresh herbs, Spiced Warm Cauliflower & Walnut, Fillet of Sea Bream, Lamb Shoulder and a side order of Pan Fried Tender-stem Broccoli. Each dish was so beautifully prepared with such elegant seasoning and cooked to perfection. I hate to admit it, but my review doesn't and can't properly describe how delightfully delicious our culinary adventure was at this remarkable restaurant. Carmen, who had first welcomed us into her restaurant, came over to make sure we were enjoying our dinner. She insisted on bringing us their complementary homemade lemonade as we ate a phenomenal chocolate mousse with cherries that was an amazing treat. Fortunately they have two restaurants in London, the other is in Soho, so we will make sure to dine in one of their establishments again before we return to NY. If you are lucky enough to live in London and don't have to fly 3,000 miles to go out for dinner, you should be lining up outside of CERU for what will certainly be a memorable dining experience. read more