Dona F.

Found this spot near my hotel. Frequently dine at Mediterranean spots in NY so wanted to try this. Was with my daughter and we are EATERS!! Started with the Mezze platter which covers all the bases - Humus, babaganush, tabbouli, falafel, lane and delicious warm flatbread. We considered this an appetizer We then ordered the grilled halloumi which is cheese grilled on a salad. My daughter got a separate falafel platter which came with more of the same. She's a pescatarian so the meat options were out. Service was very good. Clean place. Restrooms are down a flight. Prices weren't too bad - moderate. Overall we were pleased

Nicole R.

Stopped here on the hop on hop off bus. We decided to grab lunch and this was perfect! Fresh high quality ingredients! The mezze platter for two was just what we were looking for. Place was very busy, glad we were seated so quickly. Highly recommend!

Monica R.

The food was good and the service was ok considering the amount of people in the restaurant. The place is loud but it was convenient because of the location. Wouldn't necessarily go back just because how loud and sort of uncomfortable the seating was.

Jerry D.

Being a Yank on a solo trip and having no idea where to eat-was actually pretty fun! I took the Underground from my hotel to visit the museums. Since my inner clock was very out of whack, I visited the museums early and after set off for a bite. Comptoir is so appealing from the outside, I thought for sure-tourist trap-and I didn't care. I ordered a chicken salad which was delicious. I wish I had more time to people watch, this is a great spot for that. Hopefully I can return.

Allen A.

A great restaurant with great atmosphere. I would have rated this a 4.5 but I am rounding up because of the great entree, reasonable prices, and very good service. I got the lamb Kofta tangine and I highly recommend it. Lots of flavor ! The pickles entree was really good too. My wife got the spinach fatayer and it was good but a bit too much bread for our taste. Both of our teen kids got the marinated chicken taouk and loved it. The chicken was fantastic!!! On a side note, I got an Almaza beer and probably would not get it again nor would I get a fresh mint frozen lemonade - it was not sweet enough. Overall- The place was rocking with a good mix of couples on dates and families eating there. It was a good casual place where everyone could be comfortable.

Mammee C.

Friendly, attentive service with a very colorful cozy vibe. This was my first night visiting London from the U.S. and I was happy to come across this restaurant when it was time to eat dinner. The vodka apple, mint, ginger lemonade was tasty and so was my main course of the falafel wrap platter. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was that the bread was a little too hard for my taste (not sure if it's cuz it's Lebanese bread versus Greek bread) and I've had better falafel. But overall a good choice for decent food, an aesthetically pleasing place with great service.

Dominique H.

After walking 19,849 steps, amounting to 8,7 miles, I was parched and hangry AF. Not that we hadn't been stopping to refuel, but sightseeing took a toll that day... Before getting on the metro at South Kensington - very conveniently situated in a colorful square, is this fun restaurant serving up delicious Lebanese cuisine. Just-right-sized portions, delish ingredients mixed and perfectly adorned with sauces, leaves, spices, veggies and fruit. Pure goodness. Excellent service, fun decor, dinner for two hungry tourists: £38. Perfect.

Cydney M.

This is a nice spot to dine alfresco when the weather is nice in London. My family and I had just arrived in London on August 2nd and we had some relatives staying down the street from us in Knightsbridge. We ended up just stumbling upon this place while we were walking around the Kensington area and we all decided we would try this restaurant out for an early dinner. My relative and Yelper Mina R. was able to get Wi-Fi from one of the surrounding businesses and she let me use her phone to check in. I love Yelping with friends and relatives! Food: 3/5 Stars I ended up ordering the chicken taouk wrap which was good. They had really good garlic sauce. They also serve beer and wine and I had a nice glass of chardonnay. We ordered the Hadath baklava for dessert and it was o.k., but not good enough to take the remaining pieces to go. Service: 3/5 Stars It was an early dinner and we didn't have to wait long for a nice table outside in the square. Our orders were taken promptly and the food was delivered shortly thereafter. Follow up could have been a little better and far as replenishing drinks and checking to see if we wanted dessert. Ambiance: 3/5 Stars It is in a busy area, but the interior is nice and it's fun to people watch out on the square. I did feel that I really needed to keep an eye on my handbag though, so be careful. Parking: Not applicable since I wouldn't get stuck driving on the wrong side of the road if you paid me. If you're in the area and want some Lebanese home style dishes then check it out. They also have four other locations in and around London.

Tracey A.

A curious thing happened whilst in the UK. Unlike in America, I was attracted to and found myself eating in chain restaurants, much of the time completely unaware of their chain status. And you know what? I liked them. Perhaps chain restaurants are better in the UK or perhaps my largely negative feelings about most chain restaurants in America are wrong. Anyway you slice it, I liked every chain restaurant I tried in the UK and Comptoir Libanais was no exception. Having closed down the nearby Saatchi Gallery (a must see if you're a fan of modern art) I hit up this bright, stylish cafe with bold graphics and great merch. Upon entering I was wowed by the atmosphere: vibrant and colorful and impeccably designed. I know their focus is Middle Eastern cuisine but the atmosphere struck me more as an amped up Mexican restaurant; sort of what San Francisco's old La Rondalla (RIP) would look like if it were rethought by a great interior decorator. Comptoir Libanais (Lebanese Canteen, literally) has lots of artsiness and bright, shiny things to look at. As you dine, you're surrounded by shelves full of interesting products for sale. I rose from my seat several times to go get a closer look at the non-menu items available for purchase. There was a namesake hardcover cookbook with large, mouth-watering photos, packaged candies, Chiclets (the gum of the Middle East), Pomegranate Syrup, and jars of artisan jams. My favorite were the sparkly, stylish bags/totes from Marrakech in an array of colors and sizes, adorning high and low shelves. I didn't need a new purse but I the longer I sat there eating, the closer I came to convincing myself I did. We began our dinner with a bottle of Lebanese red wine (Heritage: Plaisir du Vin 2011, £17.95): An adequate wine but not one which would fare well against most wines from other countries. We also tried the Mira, a (green) frozen lemonade made with fresh mint, lemon, lime, and orange blossoms. Perhaps this would taste luscious on a hot summer day but in the dead of winter it tasted more like perfume. Not a fan. No problem, since all was redeemed with their: * Fresh Rose Mint Tea - pre-sweetened and satisfyingly delicious * Mezze Platter (for one, £7.95) - Baba ghanuj, hommos, tabbouleh, falafel organic lentil salad, cheese sambousek, pickles & warm pita bread. This was a quite perfect dinner option, full of variety and wonderful flavors. * Aubergine Tagine ( £7.95) - Baked aubergine (eggplant) in a rich tomato and chickpea sauce, topped with roast onions, pomegranate seeds, and fresh yogurt. A perfect blend of rich and enticing tastes and colors. Dinner ended with a visit to the window where there was a wide array of baklava on display. We selected 5 assorted pieces (£3.85) and our waiter threw in a couple extra treats that we'd not chosen. With its high style concept, bright clean environment, good merchandising, and bold graphics Comptoir Libanais could have overlooked the food entirely. That the vibrant food complements the souk-inspired decor is a testimony to the strength of concept. There was nothing not to like about good food with lots of unique colors and textures served up in a matching environment.

Sharon H.

Close to the Tube stop at S. Kensington, Comptoir Libanais caught our eyes with its colorful graphic motif peering through the glass windows and beckoning us to come in. Lebanese cuisine in London? Yes! Our host seated us at a long narrow table elbow-to-elbow with other diners so we could steal glances at their plates while poring over the menu with familiar items like hummus and falafels, and some unfamilar names like fattoush and sambousek. More thirsty than hungry, I was intrigued by the apple-mint-ginger juice. The first sip sparkled with bright flavors and became the perfect complement to the cold mezze platter of hummos (their spelling!), baba ghanuj and a homemade cheese drizzled with olive oil accompanied by thin slices of warmed pita. Delish! My less hungry friend ordered the fresh rose mint tea which came in a tiny teapot and was slowly poured into a glass teacup. The heady aroma was intoxicating, akin to a spa aromatherapy facial. A surprisingly very sweet tea! Dessert was a plate of baklawa (baklava), five bite-sized morsels that were variations of the phyllo dough pastry mixed with nuts and honey. Try some!

April J.

Such fun and unique food to try in London! We stumbled across this restaurant and decided to try it. The decor was bright and fun and we really enjoyed the food!