Great food, great service. Interesting food and presented beautifully!Cramped and very loud-not intended for a romantic dinner. We would recommend. read more

We had such a great experience from the welcome to the end! The food was fabulous and they catered to my fish allergy as soon as we sat down! Seating is around a huge bar and you enjoy watching the bartender, the chef and all of the waiters read more

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The Barbary has been part of my London food bucket list for a long time, and so was super excited to try this place out. Getting a regular dinner time here is nightmare-ish, but was able to snag a 5:15pm reservation booking a week in advance which I was grateful for. Was seated promptly at the bar once we got here and it was interesting to watch all the chefs prepare our food live, you know its fresh this way. - Za'aluk - The "sauce" was kind of interesting because it tasted like cold tomato soup, it's made of eggplant and tomato. Was a nice contrast to the rest of the meal because it was more light and can definitely be eaten as a salad. - Jerusalem Bagel - I'm in love with this bagel! Never had this bread before and it tastes surprisingly like Taiwanese shaobing which is this sesame flatbread that's crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. They also included this spice on the side that was slightly sweet that I really appreciated. Definitely don't miss out on this one. - Chicken Mashwiya - I think this is probably my favorite main dish out of the three that we ordered which was really surprising because I'm not the biggest fan of chicken. But the chicken was extremely tender and full of flavor, very juicy and not dry at all. I also appreciated how crispy they made the skin, felt like you were eating chicken skin crisps. Also I really appreciated the pickled onion that cut through the fattiness of the chicken. - Black Salmon Dukkah - The sauce of this dish is incredible! I'm pretty sure it was 100% brown sugar, but the sauce seriously elevated the dish so much with its full flavor to make up for the lack of flavor with the salmon and pork belly. Honestly they need to bottle it and sell it, it is THAT good. - Grilled Halloumi - I thought this dish was pretty good, definitely what you would expect, grilled halloumi. I did really appreciate the charred flavor of the cheese though, definitely elevates it by a lot. Overall, very good restaurant. Nothing that was bad and a few things that were mind-blowing: Jerusalem Bagel, Chicken Mashwiya, and the sauce of the salmon. Honestly, would definitely say that this one of the best restaurants there is in London. With restaurants like these where its small shared plates, I am usually worried about not feeling full after but that is not the case here at all. My friend and I were stuffed after this meal and it wasn't as expensive as we thought. Definitely a very good deal. read more

Excellent food. Octopus was the highlight, but the chicken shawarma and salmon were really good as well. I would also recommend the chickpea dip. The place was a bit snug as the only seating are bar stools around a horseshoe bar (or a few high tables). Not worth removing a star, but it wasn't particularly comfortable. We had our 9 yr old boys with us who liked most of the food too. They did look a bit funny sitting at a bar though... read more

Great dinner spot in a cool area. Loved the whole bar setup and vibe here - everything we tried was great. The highlight was the spice chicken, which was super moist and tender. Would definitely make a return visit when I'm in London again. read more

preamble: This review is dinner for two on a Wednesday. We waited maybe a half hour. Expect longer on the weekends! They don't take reservations and if you leave the restaurant after your name is on the list, you forfeit your place in line. Plenty of cocktails and snacks to keep you occupied while you watch the magic happen and calculate who will leave soonest. bar: The Barbary offers a handful of curated aperitifs each evening. My wife went with the Belvedere Rose which was excellent. For us beer drinkers, it's Redchurch Pale Ale, which I found to be great. Don't miss the extensive wine list. service: Guy took care of us and he was phenomenal. In reality, everyone pitches in to get it done. The hostess, other servers, the chef - it's an amazing service mentality and team. Pacing and timing were perfect. food: Think tapas inspired by the Barbary Coast, how cool is that concept? Their na'an with chunky muhammara and hummus was an excellent starter. Next up was falafel and cauliflower Jaffa-style. I have no idea what Jaffa-style means, but it's phenomenal. At this point, we knew we had ordered too much food. Out came the spicy squash chicken and pork neck. Both have a dry rub and are grilled to perfection. Guy took mercy upon us and cancelled an heirloom tomato dish. Our advice is to under-order what you think you'll be able to eat. details: The Barbary is a thirty-ish seat restaurant without tables. This is one big horseshoe around the bar, exhibition kitchen and server station. Until there is a seat for you, there is space to wait around the edges of the room. The Barbary is inside Neal's Yard. The same owners operate The Mulwray and Evelyn's Table at The Blue Posts plus The Palomar and maybe Jacob the Angel next door? read more

The Barbary - na'an, mhuammara, hummus and a view into the kitchen - Middle Eastern Near Me - London, XGL

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Recently visited London on vacation and on a friend's very high recommendation we decided to give this place a shot even though no reservations were available. Upon entering we thought we were in the wrong place as it appeared that we were in a bar and not a restaurant at all. After figuring out that the bar was the restaurant (there were no tables/ just a bar area that seated maybe 30 or so people) we decided to wait even though the place was packed and we were told we would have an hour to hour and a half wait. Glad we did. The food was incredible- I WOULD GIVE MORE THAN FIVE STARS IF I COULD. The food consisted of small plate/tapas type dishes and were a mix of Israeli/ Middle Eastern/North African dishes with a contemporary spin on them. Every dish we tried was different and delicious. We started off with an order of the ashkenazi chopped chicken liver and also a Jerusalem bagel. The chicken liver was incredible and brought back memories of my grandmother's chopped liver. The bagel was a long thin bagel which really complimented the taste of the liver. The bagel was so tasty we ordered another for the rest of the meal. We next tried the falafel and the Cauliflower Jaffa Style. Again, both delicious dishes. The Falafel was very tasty but of the two the cauliflower was the best cauliflower dish I have ever had. The flavors were on point and it just melted in my mouth. And speaking of melting in your mouth- the pork dish we ordered (I don't recall the name of it) was the best pork I have ever had. The sauce definitely made it. I asked the chef what was in it and it seemed it was a hodgepodge of all different spices. Sweet but yet with a spicy tang to it the meat itself literally melted with flavor in my mouth. Barely had to chew. They recommended it medium rare and I had them cook it a bit more because I don't do pork rare and it did not matter a bit. Hands down my favorite dish there. We had an octopus dish (Khama octopus) that was good but not like the pork dish , and a Mediterranean salad. The desserts looked incredible and I am sure they were but we were so full from all the dishes we ordered that we had no room for more. I have been to many, many restaurants and this one was ONE OF THE BEST I HAVE EVER BEEN TO. Definitely worth the wait. read more

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BEST MEAL IN LONDON HANDS DOWN! We were blown away how delicious the food was here. I'm talking about eye popping, jaw dropping DELICIOUS. I know almost everyone loves and adores Dishoom, but oh my word. The Barbary is better than Dishoom. Yes, I just said that. BETTER. The Barbary deserves higher praise and love. These are my personal favorites: -CAULIFLOWER JAFFA. It's really easy to butcher cauliflower (like most restaurants do) where it's too mushy or flavorless or just plain wrong. But The Barbary has truly elevated the cauliflower and done the vegetable justice. It's perfectly crunchy (not mushy) and incredibly flavorful by the magic orange sauce they use. My goodness. Highly recommend. -PATANEGRA NECK. This is a pork dish. The moment we took a bite, we knew. We just knew this one was a winner. Cooked excellently, not annoyingly chewy, and topped with a sweet caramelized exterior. Perfection. -JERUSALEM BAGEL. It reminds me more like a pretzel. I love carbs so this was an insta winner. RECOMMEND. GO GO GO! :) Your stomach will thank you. read more

The Barbary - Naan and spicy dips - Middle Eastern Near Me - London, XGL

Reading the Guardian review makes you want to take the challenge of braving the wait. It's no reservation only walk ins required place. The wait staffers are properly snobbish because this is a happening spot. I came here for Israeli food as this was branded as such (not the right brand, as it turns out). I'm suitably bored before entering as per usual but I do buy into the hype of this is one happening spot. My girlfriend arrived half an hour early to put our names on the list and I came via uber as I was working late. It's right by our UK office in Covent Garden but I was out and about at another office location by Westminster so she had to wait for me, I was running about 5 minutes behind schedule which means we won't get seated until all parties arrive. Do arrive early if you want to NOT wait for two hours for a barstool space (the only kind they have there). Very crowded small restaurant. It churns out North African coast food. So be prepared to be impressed because when do you ever get north African nomadic coastal food? Never in the States that's what I'd say and I'd be right. The spice is quite Israeli, also not something you get in the West Coast - I'm planning a trip to Philly for Israeli food, incidentally in June with a pal of mine - as I understand they got one that's quite good, but I digress. The chicken wings are quite delicious which I intend to mimic at home. Also the falafel - which I also want to recreate. Very fresh and has the right aromatics. I highly recommend the squid and the lamb cheek. Both dishes are very promising, and you would not have seen it elsewhere. I would skip the bread though - it's way overpriced and I don't like carbs so it's wasted on me. However, the chicken liver is a must and you can eat straight up without the feeding vessel of the bread. Stick to Burgundy wine. They have those there and I'm partial to Burgundy as that's where my French country home is located. Price is high here - comparing to other spots I've been to in London but it's about the same price point than you'd find in San Francisco which is notoriously expensive. I would definitely recommend it to those hipsters trying for something adventurous in London. Do come by at 6:00 PM if you want to be seated by 7:00. Otherwise wait could be two hours long. read more

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Had an excellent dinner at The Barbary next door which is connected to the Barbary! Vy and Sam were incredible as well. The vibe, the food, the staff was just pure "chefs kiss." read more

My favorite restaurant in all of London. Every time I come to town, I make it a point to stop here. Luca and the staff are 10 out of 10! The food is life changing, the charcoal grill is a game changer, the staff are kind and the atmosphere is incredible. Make the trip! read more

Incredible meal! Every dish was delicious, although my favourites were the Barbary Cigars (fish and spices stuffed into a long, fried pastry) and spiced cauliflower Jaffa style. We also enjoyed a salmon dish which was slightly sweet and smokey, tasty falafels and padron peppers wrapped in squid. The aromas from the kitchen were so tempting as we waited inside with drinks for a seat, nearly an hour. Seating is very limited to just over 20 seats surrounding the kitchen. Come early and leave happy. It is well worth the wait to see all the tempting dishes made with such care and excellent service. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Best meal and experience while visiting London. So many pieces have to come together to create a magical night. We loved every bit and every moment at the Barbary. read more

The Barbary is a bit hidden along a smaller footpath, and dark and mysterious looking among the whimsical brightly painted walls and storefronts in the vicinity. I circled around the area for perhaps 10 minutes before I noticed the small plaque marking the hotspot. I stepped inside and put myself on the waitlist for a table for two, and the hostess said it would be max one hour. One must wait at the site, as opposed to leaving one's number. My friend and I ended up waiting about 90 minutes until two seats finally freed up. At this point, my stomach was ragingly empty and expectations high. From the beginning, it was clear that The Barbary sets itself apart by its unique physical layout and culture. In addition to being dark, inside they play loud American pop music that combines with the busy sounds of the kitchen, center stage in the little space. Our server arrived promptly and confidently offered his opinion on the best way to design our meal i.e. bread plus spread and 3-4 entrees, and even going so far as to recommend switching dishes based on redundant or complementary flavors. While the wait to get into the restaurant was arduous, the crew works like a well oiled machine and the dishes come out swiftly and logically once one orders. My favorite dishes were the halloumi and neck meat. They gave the halloumi nice thick grill marks and doused it with savory oils; it's reminiscent of string cheese in flavor but whereas I couldn't eat the latter in big bites--and don't even like cheese all that much in general--I found myself excitedly munching on chunks of halloumi. I definitely want to incorporate it in my pantry at home now. The next best dish was the petra negra neck meat. It was cooked medium rare yet had a nice char outside, and came with a sweeter sauce and soft roasted garlic. The food is incredible, but the most memorable aspect of The Barbary was the staff. They were jamming to the music all night long, especially the woman bartender in front. They even took shots with the guests! When the bartender slid two tiny goblets to us with a wink, it certainly made me feel special. The way the 25 or so total seats form a ring around the chefs highlights the labor and technical skill that goes into cooking mastery. Watching them enjoy their work and interact with patrons made the night; it must be their love that makes the food taste so good. read more

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Best place I may have ever been to. On top of that, service and aesthetics are wonderful. I've told any and everyone about this place. Thanks to the locals for the recc! We waited 45 mins without a reservation and we're super lucky to even get in. Big tip, just go with it and let the server guide you. Can't go wrong with any dish! read more

Went here with a friend after making a reservation for 5pm about 2 weeks prior to arriving to London. Thankfully we did as this place only does a couple of seatings and it was packed. After perusing the menu, we decided to split a few items: Jerusalem bagel (4 stars): This was an interesting starter that was so buttery and had strong spices. Chickpeas (4 stars): The chickpeas were also very good. The natural flavor was there and then elevated a bit with some delicious spices. Cauliflower (4.5 stars): I am a huge fan of cauliflower and this dish did not disappoint--great flavors all around. Filled pastries (4.5 stars): I can't remember exactly what these were called, but they were stuffed with some sort of meat mixture (I think lamb and beef) and served with a chimichurri-type sauce. Overall, the dish was excellent. Black salmon (4.5 stars): The fish was cooked perfectly and the chef let the flavors of the fish speak for themselves. One of the best salmon dishes I've had. Pata Negra (5 stars): This was easily the best dish I had during the European trip. This is a must order as the meat is so tender and flavorful, unlike anything I've had before. Knafeh (4 stars): We finished with the signature dessert and it was a nice close to the meal, but nothing to write home about. Overall, this was one of the best meals I have had in a while and it did not break the bank. This place is unique in that all of the seating is around a bar and you get to see the food cooked right in front of you. The head chef even checked in with us several times throughout the meal, which was a nice touch. This is definitely a place worth checking out if you're in London. read more

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FYI there is The Barbary and The Barbary Next store for travelers. Keep that in mind when looking for a place.

Had a Unique and intimate dining experience at the Barbary. It's a limited seating, Tapas kind small plates restaurant. Recommend making a reservation before hand. Great services from the staff. Food was delicious. read more

Totally fabulous! First, I really loved reading at their large counter that wraps around the bar. As a single traveler, you feel like you are sitting amongst friend. Second, the food was amazing. I came with a friend and we shared a bunch of dishes, none of which disappointed! Particularly notable: chicken livers, and babaganoush. read more

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Amazing Mediterranean find in London! Tiny little spot with only bar tables, but wow!!!! Great, fun staff and we were lucky to get a spot without a booking due to a no-show. Definitely make a booking. Best house made lebne (which we watched them making), and hummus and the naan and their "bagel" were ridiculous. Also enjoyed the halloumi and the fattoush salad. We barely had room for the lamb which was moist and full of flavor. The open kitchen is fun and interactive. Must try for sure!!!! read more

Set in the extremely charming Neal's Yard, the Barbary is a gorgeous concept and serves up some super tasty food to boot. I loved the dips, the cigar was divine, and the meats were all exquisite-- the only thing I could possibly quibble with was the octopus, as it was a little too toothsome. But everything else was marvelous. Big shoutout to the staff, too, whose warmth was perfect on a chilly night, and big respect to the chefs. Being a line cook is a stressful job, but I can only imagine it's even harder when your kitchen is right out in the center of everything and you have to keep a stiff upper lip, no matter what's happening. Everyone there seems like a consummate professional. Excellent experience. Absolutely go have dinner at the barbary. They are the real deal. read more

The Barbary was an awesome dinner experience. Definitely a top 3 restaurant I've had in Europe thus far. It's located in a trendy ally. The one room, sir around the bar concept while watching the food be prepared in cooked in the middle is very fun. You could also see how efficiently and well the talented, young chef was running the kitchen. I wish I could list all of the food I ordered, but I don't recall. Everything was too notch. This would the first place to stop in London. read more

The Barbary - Middle Eastern Near Me - London, XGL

Intimate one to one friendly service defines this outstanding chef run kitchen. I've never been to the south of Spain or not in Africa but now I'm motivated by a taste of the food I had at Barbary. This restaurant is small and tightly packed but that makes for better engagement with their charismatic and knowledgeable staff. Sam did a great job of explaining the food and helped us choose just the right wine to go with it. The menu is simple and is laid out like a tasting menu - it's good to try one from each section at least. The breads and dips are delectable luckily the portion size is small so there's no fear of filling up too early on. I had fish for main course and it was just fantastic. Thinly sliced and perfectly cooked. I was already mighty impressed but I was blown away by the dessert. Who knew the simple and humble baklava could taste so good? Loved every moment of my time here I'm definitely coming back and I'm recommending that everyone try it. Book in advance because very rightly this place gets full. read more

A resounding 5 stars and one of the best restaurants that I've been to in London. Be prepared to wait for a table, probably around 1-1.5 hours for dinner. Come with only 2-3 people in your party because it's a small restaurant and there are no tables, it's a U-shaped bar/counter seating. They don't take reservations, so just be prepared to wait (it's worth it!) and go early. While you wait, you can order a drink and 4 snacks (olives, haloumi fries, this mini pita bread stuffed with lamb & beef, and some spring rolls stuffed with salmon) TL;DR for what to order: If you're coming with 2 people, get 2 starters (definitely the mini pita bread with lamb + beef), one bread (naan or the Jersualem bagel), 2 dips, 1 meat dish, 1 vegetable dish, and 1 dessert. This should be enough food! The must-orders: mini pita bread, chicken, broccoli & black tahini, and the knafeh for dessert. My friend loved it so much he went there a second time that same week and said the pork neck is a must-order. I'd recommend getting either the haloumi fries or the mini pita bread -- we got both and they were delicious! I loved the mini pita bread stuffed with lamb and beef - I don't even like lamb but I liked these. They were stuffed and chargrilled and the most delicious little things I've ever had. Definitely getting these again. The haloumi fries were good, but I don't tend to like that kind of cheese as much - they were well spiced/seasoned and tasty, but I just didn't love these as much as the mini pita breads. I'd recommend getting either the naan or Jerusalem bagel with 2 dips/spreads. We picked the Jerusalem bagel which reminded me of a Turkish simit / almost like a pretzel covered with sesame seeds. Super fresh, served with some dukkah, and was really fluffy and soft. We picked the zhug / harissa dip and the pumpkin spread. Next time I might try the babaganoush or chickpeas. You can't really go wrong with any of these either. The pumpkin was a little sweet for my taste as a dip with the bread, but it was definitely something unique. For mains, we shared the chicken which was chargrilled and delicious, and a generous amount, served on top of some hummus. I'd highly recommend this to make sure you fill up with protein. We also got the broccoli with black tahini which was amazing - I may have never had broccoli this good before. The chargrilled taste was spot on, and I loved the black tahini sauce. For dessert, the knafeh is hard to pronounce but everyone seems to get this dish. It's like a birds nest of phyllo dough stuffed with goat cheese and mozzarella cheese and with syrup - I don't like cheesy things that much for dessert, but this was amazing. I'd highly recommend this - it's super unique & delicious. I'll definitely be back here again - it's amazing. Watching the chefs cook everything in the open kitchen in the middle of the bar, the chargrilled taste of most things, and the freshness and uniqueness of the ingredients were great. I'd recommend this to anyone coming to London and can't wait to eat here again (and at Palomar). The price was fairly reasonable, I think it was around £60 for 2 people. read more

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Palomar is one of our favorite restaurants in the world. Naturally, we had to try Barbary out! It definitely is a "younger sibling" to Palomar, in that there's still room to grow, not everything was perfect. For one, the experience with the cooks/servers was entirely not the same. Anyone who has dined at Palomar knows how hilarious the staff is and how they provide a memorable experience in addition to the food. Lily was extremely sweet, lively, and chipper, but the gentleman who was in front of us on the other side of the bar barely cracked a smile at us the whole meal. Professional but not fun! We ordered several dips which were familiar from Palomar - delicious. We ordered the cauliflower at Lily's recommendation. Definitely order - you will never have the same impression of boring cauliflower again. We ordered 2 mains of the pata negra neck and octopus legs. Shockingly, the octopus legs were not good at all. It lacked flavor overall, even with the sauce on the plate, and was extremely chewy. The neck however, was delicious and highly recommended. Grilled perfectly with a nice crisp to the seasonings on the outside of the meat. Tender on the inside and just so flavorful and juicy. We tried a dessert which was very forgettable. read more

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My friend Bryan was playing a gig at The Royal Opera House and I parlayed a quickie gig in Monte Carlo into an opportunity to celebrate a Clinton win, get reacquainted with London, and see my pal play this famous room. It was a brisk London night, dry. Rain was in the forecast but it was waiting for the temperature to drop...colder...more unpleasant. but who cared, the Donald would lose and order would be restored in 10 hours. We linked at The Opera House, got liquored at Balthazar, then made our way to Barbary, tucked away on the snazzy Neil's Yard, where we were seated immediately. It's a 35 seat bar where they cook right in front of you. The Jerusalem Bagel and the Babaganoush The Octopus The Pata Negra The cauliflower Place is just awesome the flavors are spectacular, ask for Cecilia she's the best she'll do your order you will have a great time. Then Trump won the election and we were crushed. Spent the rest of the week arguing with stupid people and apologizing to smart people. read more

Best meal we had in London during our four days of lunches and dinners. A bit pricey for the portion sizes but ingredients are super fresh and the flavors are outstanding. Would put their food up against any Middle Eastern restaurant in NYC. We sampled a number of items. The pork dish (looked a bit like lamb souvlaki) was one of the best pork dishes we ever had. Hummus and babaganoush were both great. Chicken was outstanding. Octopus was excellent. The monk fish was our least favorite but still very good. Hard to find the restaurant but well worth it. read more

Fantastic food - I would definitely go back. Its a wonderful place to visit while in London!

Fave meal in London so far for this trip. Such a fab intimate location on Neal's Yard, a tiny alley in Covent Garden, with 24 seats aroubd the kitchen area (every seat is chef's table :) ) Tasty gin and tonic to quench thirst after another ridiculously hot day in the city, chicken liver with hot English mustard and fresh naan, amazing Iberico ham (Patanegra) neck with date sauce (perfect balancr of salty and sweet, transcendent dish) and a cauliflower jaffa with tomato salsa, tahini, lemon and parsley, and a delightful knafeh (those tiny sweet pastry shards, balancing the goat and mozzarella cheese and finished in glorious butter) Jane and Olga provided outstanding service and recommendations and I left very contented The Barbary is such a cool, intimate venue, definitely worth a visit. read more

The Barbary - Killer meal at an awesome intimate location with great service - Middle Eastern Near Me - London, XGL

Freaking amazing, This was our last day in London and was looking for a great restaurant, this one had unbelievably high ratings in google and yelp, so i though, hey let give it a try. I am so glad i did, it took us a bit to find the place as it is a tiny place located down a equally tiny side street, once we got in the waitress was incredibly friendly and even though we did not have a reservation, she managed to find a place to seat us, We had the cauliflower jafa style - mouthwatering with just a tickle of spice, the naan - cooked to perfection - we ended up ordering 2 of them, the Jerusalem bagel - Lie a pretzel with alot of toasted seeds and severed with a cream sauce, the morrocan cigars - this is a monkfish dish, very tasty , the lamb armonim, the chicken shawarma & the pata negra - holy mother!!, the pata negra was over the top, it was one of the most unique dishes i have ever had, I am salivating remembering it now, a must have. then to finish off this amazing meal we had the hashcake, which of course was incredible. This is a must visit restaurant in London if you are craving Mediterranean food, or even if you have never had it before, this will be a great introduction to it. read more

This was the best meal I had in London. Every single dish was full of flavor and cooked to perfection. The atmosphere is also unlike anything I've ever seen - I loved watching all of the chefs work as well as all the other customers enjoying their meals across the kitchen. The servers were extremely personable and helpful and made me feel like I was stepping into their family home. This is by far a one-of-a-kind CAN'T MISS restaraunt if you're visiting london and are a food lover. read more

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I went twice this week! I love their sister restaurant, The Palomar in Soho, so I had to try their new opening in Neal's Yard. It's really small with a U-shape bar counter seating. No reservations, so walk in early when they open. I first came at 12:15pm for lunch on a Thursday and didn't have to wait. Second time was 5:45pm on a Saturday night and waited 45 minutes. By the time we left, the wait was about 2 hours long at 8:00pm. Counter seats about 20 people I think. Service was attentive and so friendly. They're always refilling water, drinks, very quick food service, and all with a smile. Food was delicious! More tapas style than Palomar, but very beautifully presented and each dish was substantial. Get the haloumi fries, baba ganoush, naan, chicken, lamb, salmon, fattoush salad and aubergine. All were amazing. Salmon was on the smaller side and I think was the weakest dish. For dessert, I had the tart, which came with cream and was delicious. For drinks, the wine list is solid. Will definitely be back and often. read more

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People always say tyou get what you pay for. Frankly it isn't always true. A dollar slice in NYC for sure can be better than a 50 dollar pizza. But sometimes, when it comes to service and precision, things are worth it. Recently went through a hair transition to "upside down head" (going bald, so grew a beard). If you're a man, this can be stressful. Cold towel if you want. But hot towel if you need It wasn't. Welcomed, a gentle consult, clear experience in beard techniques and also a delicate moment if Sheering me as I said good bye to my last hair on the top of my bonce. Great cut, never imagined I could grow a beard but they've helped over weeks. smoked dried apricots, with coconut water and conversation to boot. It's pre-book only but that brings the care and attention needed. Perfect barber experience..... Use them, and pay for what something is worth. read more

Possibly the best salmon I've ever had. Period. The dips were great with the Jerusalem Bagel and the lamb was perfectly cooked. read more

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Beyond awesome. Totally worth all the raves. The smell of their barbecue reaches into the deep carnivore part of my brain. Crave igniting. When you order bread, it starts out as dough right in front of you and is cooked in moments in a tandoori oven. read more

The Barbary - The barbecue - Middle Eastern Near Me - London, XGL

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I mean, WOW. Easily one of the top 15 meals in my life. We accidentally stumbled on this place specifically looking for mediterranean. We arrived and had a really long wait, but with the open kitchen and amazing smells, we could already tell it would be worth it. Amazing from the starters to the dessert! Totally worth every second of waiting! The staff was also incredible and really knew their stuff. read more

I came for lunch and luckily we were first in line. This place gets crowded fast as it's a 28 seat bar seating restaurant. Delicious from start to finish! Dishes are meant to be shared. We had naan, zhug, falafel, haloumi, cauliflower, chicken, lamb chop and monkfish. Dessert was sweet wine and baklava. So glad we made it here. Thanks for a wonderful lunch. Franck, our server, was great! read more

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The best of Israeli casual dinning experience. The Jerusalem bagel is amazing Very vibrant, lively and engaging Hard to find a place, but worth waiting Just love it read more

Atmosphere: The dim lighting, the horseshoe table, the sizzle and aroma of the dishes being prepared right before your very eyes. When you arrive at this place, you don't see much from the outside, but the inside is just a melting pot of culture. There is a definitely a background hum of voices when you eat, but it's not so loud that you can't hear yourself think. Service: Very solid service. They ask you if you want to order small side dishes when you are waiting in line. After you are finished eating, they don't try to push you away to make room for customers even though there aren't that many seats in the restaurant. Food: Succulent, juicy, smoky, the perfect blend of acidity and sweetness, the dishes here are absolutely crafted to perfection. First, the Jerusalem bagel, which had delicate balance of saltiness and oiliness. The sesame seeds and whatever herb added a deep earthy flavor that added a whole new element to the bagel. Then the octopus, which was so soft that it felt like biting through a cloud. The smokiness and red/yellow chickpea sauce just combine and set off fireworks in your mouth. Next was the best part of the meal, the pork. I don't really know how to describe this dish because it was so jaw dropping. Sweet and sour with just the right amount of char on the outside, just impeccable. Finally, the hashcake was the cherry on top to a great meal - buttery, sugary but not too sweet, nutty from the pistachio combined with the cream that came with it. I felt like I was dreaming. Only wish would be to have bigger portions because I want the food to last longer :( read more

Having been to Machneyuda and thoroughly enjoying the meal, it was a natural progression to try The Barbary. I took the advice of a few and went during lunch, to which I was seated immediately. Frank was super helpful and up for the challenge when I asked him to surprise me with a few dishes; no limitations. He brought me the ikra/pita, cauliflower, and pata negra; all of which were phenomenal accoutrements to one another. read more

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