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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.
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!
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!
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.
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
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!
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!
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.
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.
Incredible middle eastern food in London. Small plates but a ton a of flavor and atmosphere! Loved it.
1 month ago
Concept is "tapas" so things are shareable sizes similar to dining in Spain. The Lamb Shoulder had a decent flavor and sauce to it but the sweetness from the pomegranate really turned it off for my taste. More preference than anything. The rice was ordinary, nothing special IMHO. The Houmous Dip was excellent and could hold its own with many Mediterranean establishments. The pita was great as well. Probably a little overpriced for what you're getting but the outdoor vibe was nice. Service was hit or miss outside since they were slammed FWIW. Took a minute to get my order taken after being seated but alls well that ends well during a busy Friday night service! I would think this would be a fun place to go as a group. read more
It has been a day and the flavors are just amazing. I am still dreaming of the lamb shoulder. The tenderness and flavor were incredible. Paired with the asparagus... and the Zhug sauce... I googled while at the table for the recipe of zhug. We ate outside and watched London pass us by. This is on the list to go back to when in London... it was that good. The cauliflower was also amazing... we had six dishes but by far the lamb and cauliflower stole the show. read more
9 months ago
7 months ago
1 year ago
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
3 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
1 year ago
9 months ago
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
1 year ago
3 years ago
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
3 years ago
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
4 years ago
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
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
1 year ago
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
3 years ago
Incredible middle eastern food in London. Small plates but a ton a of flavor and atmosphere! Loved it. read more
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
4 years ago
3 years ago
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
2 years ago
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
4 years ago
2 years ago
4 years ago
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
3 years ago
9 years ago
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
4 years ago
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