This place is AMAZING omg. The second the food came out my table was just silent eating cus it was…read moreso good. Every single thing I had blew my mind and kept getting better and better. The service was great & the vibe was great too. If you like middle eastern food you HAVE to go here. One of the best meals of my life.

We were very impressed with the wonderful Middle Eastern food in this restaurant. I enjoyed the…read morehummus mixed with chicken and served with fresh made bread and the batatas bravas. Mint tea was very fresh and refreshing. We over-ordered, so we took our chicken shish sandwiches as take away and enjoyed them the next day for lunch. We have returned since and were rewarded with a free bag of freshly baked bread, The service is quick, and the restaurant is very clean. I am sure we'll return.

Just had the lentil soup which was amazing, but the bread, omg. I did not know Turkish bread was…read moresooo good. I wasn't even that hungry and I kept wanting to stuff my face - slightly crispy outside, warm and chewy inside. I have to find more of that! Inside is a wee bit cramped. American sized people would have a tough time being seated at some of the tables. Bring cash!

The food here felt like home. The people working the counter were super friendly and the portion…read moresizes were large!! Overall, we had an amazing lunch and were very happy with the quality and price!

Had a nice lunch here this past Sunday…read more Ambiance is nice and cozy and service is friendly and quick. Food is pretty good and I very much appreciate they have vegan options! My husband wasn't the biggest fan of the orzo that came with the beef he ordered (I didn't try it). Prices are good, especially since the portions are substantial. We'll definitely return.

This is a favorite spot for my friends whenever they're in Bloomsbury, and now I understand why…read more They rave about the Greek food, and the space itself is warm and inviting, with staff who are genuinely kind and quietly attentive. We started with the zucchini fritters, and honestly, I wish I'd ordered my own -- they were that good. My companion had the smoked aubergine, technically a starter but generous enough to make a satisfying vegetarian lunch. Topped with fresh tomato, grated feta, and a drizzle of olive oil, it disappeared in record time. You can find roasted chicken with potatoes and a green salad just about anywhere, but The Life Goddess really elevates it. Their boneless chicken thigh is slow-cooked in lemon and oregano until unbelievably tender -- it would fall off the bone if there were one. Even the roasted potatoes and simple green salad were better than most. If I lived nearby, this would be my regular spot without question.

Amoul, a warm and wonderful woman, of Lebanese descent, as is her cuisine…read more On a Thursday evening this place was packed - luckily my friend and I found a table outside (1 of 2) and the weather was magnificent allowing us to observe all the eccentricities in character of those who inhabit Warwick Avenue. Numerous characters of interest in this neighbourhood. This is a curious place, because Amoul has it in her to change the menu everyday. Both creative and original but the food is quite wonderful. Perhaps its exactly the type of food I am enjoying at this stage of my life which is why I would certainly venture back. I ordered the meatloaf - although on the menu it was called something else in Lebanese but the name escapes me. The ground meat was a mixture of lamb and beef, and it came with these wonderful pine nuts and a very arabic sauce. Alongside this classic raita (Yoghurt with cucumber) the combination was delicious, filling and healthy. My friend went for the seabass with spinach and tahini sauce - which was also exquisite. We both left very satisfied with our meals. Thanks Amoul!

Having been back a few more times, I wanted to add a quick note to say this place is also a great…read morestop for lunch. I like their combination 'main + salads' option where you can choose 1 main from the selection of the day which usually includes a beef/lamb, chicken or vegetarian dish. And you also get to choose 2-3 sides depending how hungry you are. Sides include a range of yummie middle-eastern dishes - my favorites are hummus, tabouleh, spicy potatoes. They also usually have a special for the day. For example, they had a lentil soup and Shepard's Pie which looked amazing.

The food was amazing. It is a family run shop and everything was authentic. It was extremely hot…read moreoutside and the restaurant was only a little bit cooler. We had the hummus tzatziki and lamb kabobs with rice and bread. All of the food was delicious!

We came here many years ago and the line was out the door. The food used to be fantastic…read more Unfortunately- that's no longer the case. Service was good- but food was expensive & barely mediocre.

Our first meal in London! We decided to give Shake Shuka a try as it was very close to where we…read morewere staying on Baker street. We got the mezze box, falafel box, and shawarma box to share which was plenty of food (for 2 people we should've just ordered 2 boxes, would've dropped the shawarma box). The food was very aesthetic but maybe a little on the blander side; the hummus was flavorful and the falafel crunchy with fresh herbs in the center. I did like the cauliflower and tabouleh from the vegetarian boxes but the shawarma meat under seasoned and a bit dry. Potatoes nice but maybe not enough salt for our preference. I did like the garlic butter dipping sauce Lovely location, very nice to eat outdoors however and see the London passersby

Amazing food and vibrant fun atmosphere!! Fattoush was so authentic and delicious, followed by mini…read moremanakish. Took baklava and a Manakeesh to go as servings were so generous! You can't go to a Palestinian place and not get Manakeesh! Looking fwd to my next trip to London to go back and say hi to Haleem and amazing staff!

Obsessed with this Lebanese gem located in Marylebone! The Makloobeh was absolutely amazing - a…read moreperfect blend of flavors that left me craving more. The restaurant is small and intimate with wonderful service and a friendly vibe. 10/10 recommend.

A must have. The food here is amazing. It has so much…read moreflavor. You can't go wrong. We took the easy way out and had the set menu. It is a wonderful mix of starters and grilled meats. Every last thing was sublime. If I had to pick a favorite it would be the chicken. However, the babaganouch was a close second. The place is small so plan ahead

Service was very attentive and helpful. Food was excellent, we particularly liked the vegetable…read moredishes of grilled broccolini and the roasted eggplant. We saw the desserts they had for takeaway, which were not all on the dessert menu, but they allowed us to order them anyway. We had a lovely meal for our last night in London.

Good spot for Middle Eastern / Mediterranean inspired dishes with a nice environment. I came for…read morelunch and while the lunch menu is quite limited, at least you can get 2 sides with each main dish. Mains: Chicken Pastilla - This was my favorite dish of the meal, as the chicken and other ingredients were enclosed within this crispy exterior - very tasty. Lamb Kofta - This was basically like lamb sausages, which were good but nothing that special, although the sauce did add some nice flavor as well. Sides (or as they call them, salads): Aubergine - Came with 2 slices of aubergine; I liked the white sauce on top which gave it a little extra creamy flavor Cauliflower- Very standard so not much to comment on here Mushrooms - Pretty nice pairing with the lentils as well Butternut Squash - Well cooked with some parmesan shavings on top My main issue here was the value, as each combo of main + 2 sides costs 29.50 GBP, and the portion sizes were rather small (refer to my photo). In fact, they even combined 2 sides into 1 small plate because the portions were so small. The interior is very nice though, as it is an elegant yet minimalistic type of design. It wasn't too busy for lunch even on a weekend. The staff are fairly friendly and attentive. The service speed is pretty quick. Overall, the pros of Ottolenghi are that the food is pretty good and the environment is nice. However, the cons are that the portion sizes are small (so value might not be great) and the lunch menu is fairly limited. Therefore, all things considered, I am giving Ottolenghi 4 stars.