We ere in the neighborhood and looking for a place for dinner. We code Ceru because of the 5 Star…read morerating. 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!

Surprisingly delicious! The is a really cute little restaurant. The atmosphere is simple clean and…read morewelcoming. 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!

I had the misfortune of picking this place to go to for dinner on our one and only evening in…read moreLondon. The chicken, which was advertised as French and seasoned for 24 hours, was dry as you would expect of an average rotisserie chicken, and the sauteed spinach was served cold. The saving grace was that they had a dish of chicken livers, not the normal offering and good enough.

On a rainy night in London, the Couscous Royal hit the spot perfectly. Very well executed…read more The meat and veggie quality are both terrific. And in Europe, they know how to cook the carrots instead of our ridiculous raw servings. The broth is great and the raisins bring everything together. The service is warm and the interior is charming. I'll definitely be back when I'm in town.

I wanted one more breakfast in London before flying back later in the day. Love the aesthetics of…read morethe place-plants, white tiles, lighting. Sat by the big windows-great spot to watch the rain and people hurriedly to their destination. I ordered the chorizo hash and it was beautifully plated but I took a pic only after I ate it. Very filling! The service was not too bad for a Friday morning. Didn't feel rushed to leave. Glad I found this place before we left London!

First night in London for this American and I wanted budget-friendly, hearty, local fare. A quick…read moreonline search returned Zack's, near my hotel and the Gloucester Road station on the Piccadilly Line. Great service from our server: Polite and attentive. Food came out in a reasonable amount of time. Calamari was served hot and was a good shareable size (or good for one). The truffle fries were my favorite: Served hot, just the right amount of truffle, and all I added was fresh cracked black pepper. The garlic mushroom bruschetta was different, so I wanted to try it: Just mushrooms on bread, but was a bit salty. Overall, I'd recommend.

Right after experiencing Natural History Museum, we were in this area and saw this amazing,…read morebeautiful restaurant. Of course, we had to try this. First thing that will struck yoy- is its ambience. It's gloriously lively inside. Shelves are lined with imported goods, with so many items on the wall, and lighting hanging from the ceilings. If you have been to any Turkish shop in a Christmas market, it's the same. Anyway, we waited around 15-20 minutes to get the table. We started with their local beers - Local Beirut beer and Menabrea Beer: I won't say, it was unique, but yeah, it had good taste. We were here with a friend from Amsterdam, and we were having a good time. Server did remind us about the main course.. hahaa.. we ordered * Mixed Grill- Lamb chicken kofta with veggies and sauces * Lamb Kofta Grill -grilled ground lamb with veggies and sauces * Batata Harra - small potato pieces in spices... * Baba Ghanuj- smooth smoked eggplant- that's my fav * Warm Flatbread - their in-house bread with olive oil. Goes with baba ghanuj... what an awesome pair... I could have eaten this only without complaint. The food was plentiful, bright, delicious, and filling without being heavy for one person. And did I mention AWESOME! The tastes, the decor, the service, and the value all came together for a perfect meal in London at Comptoir Libanais. This is an absolutely fabulous spot. Try it out if you are near to Musuem neighborhood.

Food was good and reasonably priced. Service was mediocre. Very cute inside and bathrooms were…read moreclean.

This is the most beautiful looking Middle Eastern restaurant that I have ever been to. I love the…read morepillows, the drapes, the loungy couches, and the chairs too. The waitresses wore all black, which went with the interior design of the place. Outside of the building, you will see people blowing hookah smoke like wizards from The Lord of the Rings. In front of the woman's bathroom, there is a silhouette of a belly dancer with long flowing hair. In front of the men's room, there is a drawing of a man wearing a thobe, a ghutra, an egal, and he is holding one of those long curved canes from the biblical era. The chicken kafta was delicious and they gave me just the right amount of food. They put tasty green powdery stuff in my tomato slices. It was also my first time drinking moroccan tea, which I should say was really good after eating mint leaves. They told me not to tip them, which is something that I am not used to, because I am from the U.S., but it's common in England and Spain. The waiters are nice people. I accidentally knocked over an empty beer bottle with my umbrella, and nobody got upset. A waiter just offered to take my giant UK flag umbrella, and save it up front for me to pick it up later. I was really anxious, I apologized twice, and then my waitress said, it's okay, with a smile, and then another waitress cleaned it up. Thank you Mamounia for being a great part of my vacation!

Great lounge/restaurant. My first time here was with a girlfriend who was visiting London that…read moreweekend and we discovered it through opentable. Since I enjoyed the tea there so much the first time, I thought I would trythe food the 2nd time around especially since I was in the area (near Harrods). We were greeted by the manager, a tall slim man with an ear piece that was very pleasant, smiling and polite. My companion and I were first placed to sit beside another couple in a very uncomfortably close "in my personal space" arrangement. After heading to the toilet (which was very nicely decorated, with big mirrors, bright red walls and most importantly clean!) I realised how nice the BACK of the restaurant "hallway" was. Each personal dining section of this "hallway" was sectioned off by fabric strings and also had a throne-like chair attached to the wall. On the seat of the various "throne-like" chairs were different coloured fluffy pillows. At this point, I decided we had to change to sit in the back and made the arrangements with the manager who was happy to do so. At the "back" table (just slightly off from fully facing the kitchen window), I could take in the beautiful atmosphere. The entire restuarant is quite dimly lit. The lights on the ceiling have a patterned cover that is easy and relaxing on the eyes. Just sitting there made me feel like I was in a tent adorned with cultural pieces and luxury. Just give me a flying carpet and I think we have a scene in Disney's Alladin. Each table had a candlelight which made the atmosphere more romantic and mysterious. In terms of food: I wasn't very hungry so I decided on an appetizer platter to share and a soup. On the menu these were termed the "Lebanese Mezze Platter" which included the chef's daily selections of vegetarian appetizers. The platter had Mousakaa (aubergine baked with chickpea, tomato, and spices), hommus (ground chickpea puree with sesame oil and lemon juice)/ Moutabel (pureed and smoked aubergine with seasame oil and lemon juice), Labneh (lebanese fresh yoghurt), Foul Mkala (broad beans cooked with coriander, sliced garlic and olive oil), and lastly, Loubieh (confit of french beans, tomato, onion and garlic). The middle of the latter had chopped parsley and also this did come with 2 pieces of pita bread (I wish they gave more!) As for the soup, I had Harira soup (traditional Moroccan veg soup with saffron, lentils, pepper, vermicelli, coriander and chickpeas). This soul was presented nicely in a awkwardly shaped bowl. The taste was rich and there there was a lot going on in the soup. I could taste the pureed lentils and enjoyed the whole chickpeas that prevented me from just emptying my bowl in one gulp. Can't say I'm I'm to keen about the pieces of vermicelli in it but I suppose it was supposed to add texture. My companion ordered the lamb tagine (slow cooked lamb shoulder, served with prunes, apricots, and almonds). He described it as one of the best he's had. I did like how it came in the tagine and when the lifted up the cover all the aroma of the dish filled the air and the food was definitely hot (there were bubbles and steam!). I wish they had waited until my companion returned from the toilet though... (maybe something they could consider to try and keep the food warm or present the dish to the person actually eating the food). Although I'm not a fan of lamb, I did manage to steal a bite and the meat was very tender and flavorful. Lastly, of course I didn't leave without having the maroccan tea again. I love how it comes in this special metal tea pot. I like taking it with brown sugar but the tea is already sweetened if you prefer less of a sugary kick. You will get a minty kick though so don't try to avoid it just take it in, relax, and enjoy. Hope this helps! xoxo

Perfect lunch spot near the Natural History Museum, Kensington Gardens, Royal Albert Hall, Victoria…read more& Albert Museum! Highly recommend stopping in here for a fresh, nutritious, and reviving meal. As a tourist, this is exactly what I needed to eat after several days of junkier food. We ordered family style, sharing: - a grilled chicken platter that came with salad, rice, and some kind of delicious spinach based sauce - meat stuffed aubergine with couscous, a yogurt sauce, vegetables, and potato salad - cabbage, carrot, parsley salad - Greek salad - pita and hummus Everything was so good and felt so good to eat. The flavors and textures all complemented each other well. The stuffed aubergine was said to have tasted just like my husband's Armenian grandmother's home cooking. Owners were super lovely!

From the second we walked in, we felt like family. The food was delicious and the ambience and…read moreservice were excellent. It was near the end of the day, which meant that some items were not available. They offered great suggestions for us that we all enjoyed.

Quick and convenient. You can order with the touchscreen pad that they have. They have some seating…read moreupstairs but it is quite limited. I wanted something refreshing so I got the greens and grains chicken salad & enjoyed it. I liked the pomegranate topped with it. The salad also came with some sort white dressing on top which was different but it paired well with it.

Nice and healthy. Just too little chicken in a portion so head to get an extra chickenread more

This place is wonderfully exotic. It really feels like being in Northern Africa, with low wooden…read moretable, comfy cushions, candles, low lighting, lanterns and yummy Moroccan food. It's ideal for groups as you can reserve area that are slightly sectioned off and basicallly you'll have a room to yourself. I've heard rumors this place may have shut down recently, so you might want to check before you head over.

Food is wonderful, wine is great, and overall experience is amazing! Shout out to Lisa for her…read morewonderful customer service.

How is it that this is the first review for this place?! No matter, as I am not shy to steal the…read morevirginity of a Yelp newbie! (Yes I realize my own creepiness) First of all, I will preface this by saying I went to this place for three reasons! 1. Bamia 2. Fatta 3. Oma Ali I've been to a couple of Egyptian restaurants that while good, they didn't have some really traditional Egyptian menu items. So when I saw these three Egyptian favourites, I had to come check this place out!!! Given the location, it's almost given that this is a white table top, high service type of place. It's a cute and cosy space that while it doesn't scream "Egyptian place", it does subtlety send messages to your stomach saying "you want to eat here". Although the prices are not comparable to actually being in Egypt, I thought it wasn't that bad. For four people eating like schwein and drinking wine (hey that rhymed!), the end bill was pretty reasonable! Now, before I get your hopes up, the majority of the fairly small but complete menu is what I would call typical white people food (can I say that?) Like fillet of steaks, chicken, pasta, etc. But if I were you (and we did the same) I would definitely try for some of the more Egyptian dishes like Okra with Lamb and Fatta. Don't know Fatta? Imagine frying up slices of thin pita, putting it with some rice, then pouring a garlicky vinegar finish over it. I'll just tell you now, it's nummy and MUST be a side dish if you come here! The service as well was excellent! We got complimentary hummus and baba ganoush and at the end, a nice sweet wine to help settle our 110% full stomachs! All in all, had a great experience and the owner Aladin came after our meal to say hi and shake our hands. Shokran for the nice meal!