Based around small sharing plates, a variety of meat and vegetable dishes, grill specialities, and light, healthier fare, Lebanese cuisine is a sociable experience that's fast growing in popularity. The restaurants in London offering dishes from this Middle Eastern country are as varied and plentiful as the mezze on a typical Lebanese menu, and we're here to help you navigate. Read our guide to the best Lebanese restaurants in London to discover the best spots for hummus, shawarma, mana'eesh, grilled delights, and other Levantine classics.
The guide to the best Lebanese restaurants in London
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The best Lebanese restaurants in London
- Yalla Yalla – A traditional Lebanese grill London can rely on
- Comptoir Libanais – Vibrant and casual Lebanese chain
- Kenza – Comptoir Libanais' distinguished cousin
- Al Waha – Culinary oasis
- Noura – Refined Levantine dining
- Aline Lebanese Kitchen – Classic recipes in contemporary setting
- Meza – Sociable Lebanese joint
- Bubala – Vegetarian Middle Eastern feasts
- Orjowan – A reliable choice for an entertaining night out
- Ishbilia – Levantine splendour
- Mira – Comfy destination for a Lebanese grill fix
- Hiba – Authentic food that veggies will appreciate
- Libano – Shisha and Lebanese grill
- Eat Beirut – Simple concept, welcoming ambiance
- Layalina – One of the trendier Lebanese grills in London
- Chamisse – Authenticity and variety
- Palmyra's Kitchen – Cosy local joint
- Warda – Comforting Lebanese for those in the know
- Bayroot – Relaxed eatery in South London
- Maroush & Ranoush Juice – Pioneering Lebanese cuisine since the 1980s
- Leila – Bottomless brunch in authentic setting
- Chez Abir – Refined creativity, inspired by tradition
- Paramount Lebanese Kitchen – Hot food straight off the Lebanese grill
- Crocker's Folly – Lebanese specialties in Grade II listed building
- Zeit & Zaatar – Prof'eesh mana'eesh
- Abd el Wahab – International group's eatery in Europe
- Massis – Nothing but mezze
- Baba Ghanouj – Start the day with a Full Lebanese
- Maison St Cassien – Dining with the stars
- Sohaila – Socially responsible enterprise
- The Cedar – Deep dive into Lebanese cuisine
The best Lebanese restaurants in London
A traditional Lebanese grill London can rely on
Serving street food with an authentic Lebanese vibe, Yalla Yalla's London restaurant draws on a trove of generous family recipes in a rich and colourful setting. You can sample a selection of mezze such as hummus and baba ghanoush, or go for traditional Lebanese grilled meat dishes or Lebanese-style burgers. Classic and Beirut-inspired cocktails, for example sangria with Lebanese red wine, are also on the menu.
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12 Winsley Street, Fitzrovia
- Website • 020-763 747 48
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Vibrant and casual Lebanese chain
For a proper Lebanese grill London-wide, hit up Comptoir Libanais. The chain's founder has set out to make Lebanese food as popular as Italian, runs numerous colourful branches around the capital. The bustling restaurants serve a selection of traditional mezze such as flatbreads, hummus and baba ghanoush, as well as wraps, tagines and other heftier fare. Larger groups can take advantage of the feast menu that's shared by the table.
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53-54 Duke of York St, Westminster 77a Gloucester Rd, Kensington Broadgate Circle, Liverpool Street, The City/City of London 82 Tooley St, Southwark Westfield Shopping Centre, Ariel Way, Hammersmith and Fulham 1-5 Exhibition Rd, Kensington 65 Wigmore St, Marylebone 2A Riverside Walk, Kingston upon Thames 8 High St, EalingComptoir Libanais Chelsea
53-54 Duke of York St, WestminsterComptoir Libanais Gloucester Road
77a Gloucester Rd, KensingtonComptoir Libanais Liverpool Street
Broadgate Circle, Liverpool Street, The City/City of LondonComptoir Libanais London Bridge
82 Tooley St, SouthwarkComptoir Libanais Shepherd's Bush
Westfield Shopping Centre, Ariel Way, Hammersmith and FulhamComptoir Libanais South Kensington
1-5 Exhibition Rd, KensingtonComptoir Libanais Wigmore Street
65 Wigmore St, MaryleboneComptoir Libanais Kingston
2A Riverside Walk, Kingston upon ThamesComptoir Libanais Ealing
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comptoirlibanais.com/restaurants/shepherds-bushComptoir Libanais South Kensington
comptoirlibanais.com/restaurants/south-kensingtonComptoir Libanais Wigmore Street
comptoirlibanais.com/restaurants/wigmore-streetComptoir Libanais Kingston
comptoirlibanais.com/restaurants/kingstonComptoir Libanais Ealing
comptoirlibanais.comComptoir Libanais Chelsea
020-765 719 61Comptoir Libanais Gloucester Road
020-335 508 56Comptoir Libanais Liverpool Street
020-765 719 73Comptoir Libanais London Bridge
020-343 202 01Comptoir Libanais Shepherd's Bush
020-881 122 22Comptoir Libanais South Kensington
020-722 550 06Comptoir Libanais Wigmore Street
020-793 511 10Comptoir Libanais Kingston
020-765 719 66Comptoir Libanais Ealing
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Comptoir Libanais Chelsea Comptoir Libanais Gloucester Road Comptoir Libanais Liverpool Street Comptoir Libanais London Bridge Comptoir Libanais Shepherd's Bush Comptoir Libanais South Kensington Comptoir Libanais Wigmore Street Comptoir Libanais Kingston Comptoir Libanais Ealing
Comptoir Libanais' distinguished cousin
Kenza comes from the man behind the popular Comptoir Libanais chain, so you can be sure they know a thing or two about Lebanese food. Taking you into a different world with vibrant surroundings, bold flavours and hypnotising belly dancers, this more refined establishment serves a range of classic menus, accompanied by house cocktails and international wines. The opulent and colourful restaurant also features different private spaces for hire.
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10 Devonshire Square, The City/City of London
- Website • 020-792 955 33
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Culinary oasis
Providing an escape from London’s busy streets, Al Waha or “oasis”, as the name translates, is a well-known traditional Lebanese restaurant. The bright and spacious space is furnished with framed calligraphy and verdant plants wherever you turn. The menu features classic favourites, including mezze platters that are perfect for sharing in this refined restaurant with an upmarket feel.
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75 Westbourne Grove
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Refined Levantine dining
These stylish culinary oases around London serve Levantine favourites in a sleek, contemporary setting. You can start your meal with various hot or cold mezze, including different kinds of hummus, then continue with mains such as lamb shawarma, sea bass with tahini sauce, and baked seasoned aubergine. To round off your meal, indulge in one of the characteristically sweet desserts, such as baklava. Some of the menus also regularly offer live music and other entertainment.
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16 Curzon Street, Mayfair 16 The Triangle, Kingston upon Thames 12 William St, BelgraviaNoura Mayfair
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Classic recipes in contemporary setting
Aline Lebanese Kitchen, a contemporary Middle Eastern restaurant in Soho, prepares dishes according to traditional family recipes. You can expect updated versions of classic Levantine comfort food – freshly baked bread, spicy sujuk sausages, flavourful dips, Lebanese grilled meats, and more. Share some mezze with your companions to get the sociable vibes going, or grab one of the bottles from the strictly Lebanese wine list.
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14 Maddox Street, Mayfair
- Website • 020-709 621 19
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Sociable Lebanese joint
Serving carefully prepared food in a traditional setting, the warm and friendly service at this Tooting institution makes you feel right at home. As implied by the name, the focus at this Lebanese eatery is on the mezze dishes, making Meza a great choice for a social meal. You can order wines by the glass, carafe or bottle.
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34 Trinity Road, Wandsworth/Tooting
- Website • 077-221 112 99
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Vegetarian Middle Eastern feasts
Post-lockdown, Bubala's beloved Lebanese feasts expanded from its original Spitalfields location to Soho. In the restaurants’ elegant setting, you can sample established favourites and new hits in the making, including halloumi with black seed honey, falafel and labneh. Vegetarians will be happy to hear that all the food on the menu caters to the meatless crowd.
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65 Commercial St, Shoreditch/Tower Hamlets 15 Poland St, SohoBubala Spitalfields
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A reliable choice for an entertaining night out
A lively restaurant and bar in Earl’s Court that also features a karaoke lounge, Orjowan provides a fun, vibrant atmosphere in a relaxing setting. The huge choice of dishes on the menu makes it a great choice for group dining – bring the whole family and settle in for a Lebanese feast with mezze favourites, lamb kebabs, vegetarian moussaka, sea bass and more.
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6-8 Kenway Road, Kensington
- Website • 020-737 030 74
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Levantine splendour
A grand Lebanese restaurant in Knightsbridge, Ishbilia serves authentic food in a luxurious setting. Offering spacious and comfortable dining areas, the venue also features rooms for private hire. You can sample a vast array of sophisticated mezze and meat dishes here, for example grilled quail and flatbreads with different toppings, along with a curated list of both Lebanese and international wines.
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8-9 William Street, Belgravia
- Website • 020-723 577 88
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Comfy destination for a Lebanese grill fix
Based in Bloomsbury, Mira's interior is smart and contemporary, with whitewashed walls and an abundance of wood. The menu at this relaxing and stylish eatery covers all the bases for a proper Mediterranean feast – hot and cold mezze, salads and Lebanese grilled specialties, as well as set menus. There are also plenty of Lebanese wines to choose from.
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110 Whitfield Street, Fitzrovia
- Website • 020-379 489 39
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Authentic food that veggies will appreciate
The Hiba group of restaurants serves authentic cuisine from Lebanon and Palestine. If you’re after a quick bite, traditional wraps with fillings like lamb or falafel are a solid choice. Alternatively, you can choose from various mezze and main courses such as grilled chicken, shawarma or shish kebab. The eateries also offer takeaway and catering services, and theirn meatless choices are worth special mention.
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113 High Holborn, Holborn 10 Tottenham Street, Fitzrovia Golden Parade, 6 Wood Street, Walthamstow/Waltham ForestHiba Express
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hiba-express.co.uk/hiba-expressHiba Street
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Shisha and Lebanese grill
Brimming with character, Balham’s Libano offers laidback all-day dining with a varied lineup of traditional Lebanese dishes. Starting off with morning faves such as shakshuka or the Lebanese fry-up, the restaurant serves platters of fresh mezze later in the day, as well as heftier mains from the grill, for example. For the perfect finishing touch to your Middle Eastern culinary journey, treat yourself to dessert and a relaxing shisha.
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76 Balham High Road
- Website • 020-826 514 15
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Simple concept, welcoming ambiance
A beloved destination for Lebanese cooking, Eat Beirut features a bright and modern setting. The food is prepared according to traditional recipes and methods, however. Discover the variety of Lebanese flavours through the expansive choice of mezze, from hot treats like batata harra to tabbouleh and stuffed vine leaves. Alternatively, go for one of the casseroles or Lebanese grilled meat dishes on offer.
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177 New Kings Road, Fulham/Hammersmith and Fulham
- Website • 020-773 628 17
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One of the trendier Lebanese grills in London
A destination for sophisticated Lebanese dining, Layalina brings the indulgence with a contemporary interior full of plants and metallics, classic mezze on the menu, and upmarket grilled specialties such as octopus and steak. The bartenders can mix you up an aromatic signature cocktail, while the dedicated Privee space hosts different events and is also available for private hire.
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3 Beauchamp Place, Chelsea
- Website • 020-758 142 96
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Authenticity and variety
A simple, contemporary restaurant that goes deep on authentic Lebanese food, Chamisse lets you explore a vast range of traditional flavours through its menu. You can sample a wide selection of mezze of various temperatures, such as sambousek pastries, salads and halloumi. As for mains, you can pick from different BBQ meat and fish dishes, or go for the hearty daily stew. And why not round off your meal with a traditional coffee while you’re there.
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55 Grays Inn Road, Bloomsbury
- Website • 020-743 007 99
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Cosy local joint
Serving home-cooked food made according to Lebanese and Syrian recipes, Palmyra’s Kitchen lets you explore the region’s cuisine in a comfortable setting. The menu includes something for everyone, from wraps with a wide range of fillings when you’re after a quick bite, to hearty main dishes like a mixed grill or aubergine stew. Of course, there’s plenty of different mezze dishes to choose from as well.
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5-7 Wells Terrace
- Website • 020-727 263 43
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Comforting Lebanese for those in the know
A hidden jewel tucked away in one of North London’s suburbs, the chefs at Warda cook traditional Lebanese food with freshly-made sauces. You can sample a wide array of mezze, as well as comforting home-cooked dishes, for example meatballs and moussaka. You can complete your meal with (c/m)ocktails and wines from Lebanon. Warda also offers catering services.
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22 The Bourne, Enfield
- Website • 020-358 334 38
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Relaxed eatery in South London
Drop by South London’s Bayroot for Lebanese classics in a casual atmosphere. You can select various platters or lunch boxes in the middle of the day, or craft your own selection of barbecued specialties, mezze and side dishes. There’s lots of choice, from vegetarian halloumi and mushrooms to sea bass fillets, marinated chicken or lamb kofte. You can also wet your beak with a local or Lebanese beer.
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8 Camberwell Road
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Pioneering Lebanese cuisine since the 1980s
More than 40 years ago, the husband-and-wife duo behind Maroush helped pioneer authentic Lebanese cuisine in London. Today, the Maroush group features numerous stylish eateries around town, offering a refined take on traditional Middle Eastern favourites, as well as the fast-food-style Ranoush Juice outposts that provide quick pick-me-up meals. Most of the restaurants are open late into the night.
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38 Beauchamp Pl, Chelsea 131 Earls Ct Rd, Kensington 56 Edgware Rd, Marylebone 5 McNicol Dr, Brent 43 Edgware Rd 86 Kensington High St, Kensington 338 King's Rd, ChelseaMaroush Beauchamp Place
38 Beauchamp Pl, ChelseaMaroush Earl's Court
131 Earls Ct Rd, KensingtonMaroush Express Marble Arch
56 Edgware Rd, MaryleboneMaroush Park Royal
5 McNicol Dr, BrentRanoush Juice Edgware Road
43 Edgware RdRanoush Juice High Street Kensington
86 Kensington High St, KensingtonRanoush Juice King's Road
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Maroush Beauchamp Place
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maroush.com/restaurant/park-royalRanoush Juice Edgware Road
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maroush.com/restaurant/ranoush-high-street-kensingtonRanoush Juice King's Road
maroush.com/restaurant/ranoush-kings-roadMaroush Beauchamp Place
020-758 154 34Maroush Earl's Court
020-737 043 24Maroush Express Marble Arch
020-772 481 97Maroush Park Royal
020-394 132 21Ranoush Juice Edgware Road
020-316 115 83Ranoush Juice High Street Kensington
020-793 822 34Ranoush Juice King's Road
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Bottomless brunch in authentic setting
West London's Lebanese and Moroccan eatery Leila is devoted to sharing classic recipes from the Middle East with the people. The food here is comforting but packed with complex flavour, and the dining area is furnished with traditional ornaments and touches that bring the space to life. There's a huge selection of mezze to choose from, as well as tagines and Lebanese grilled dishes. On weekends, they do a bottomless prosecco brunch.
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5 Grosvenor Parade, Uxbridge Road, Ealing
- Website • 020-899 327 82
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Refined creativity, inspired by tradition
The family-run Chez Abir prides itself on its authentic Lebanese cuisine. The otherwise understated restaurant draws both locals and visitors with creative and traditional cookery. The varied mains are well-complemented by the heaps of hot and cold mezze on the menu. The sophisticated wine list carries bottles from around the world and you can have the staff suggest wine pairings for your meal.
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34 Blythe Road, Hammersmith and Fulham
- Website • 020-760 332 41
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Hot food straight off the Lebanese grill
The modern Paramount Lebanese Kitchen focuses on the different foundations of Lebanese and Middle Eastern culinary traditions. Bringing out the flavour by using fresh produce and quality ingredients, the venue offers authentic mezze such as hummus and crisp falafel, following up with platters of Levantine goodies, grilled specialties, wraps, flatbreads and more. You can complement your meal with one of the freshly-made juices.
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26 London St, Paddington
- Website • 020-726 211 11
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Lebanese specialties in Grade II listed building
A classic Victorian gastropub next to Regent’s Park, the refined Crocker’s Folly boasts plenty of marble and luxurious furnishings, a cocktail bar where you can get one of the signature concoctions such as the Folly In Love, and an outside terrace. The menu encompasses the full range of traditional Lebanese specialties, including hot or cold mezze plates, grilled mains and traditional dishes such as okra stew. Desserts include the various sugary pastries that the region is famed for, such as baklava.
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24 Aberdeen Pl
- Website • 020-728 998 98
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Prof'eesh mana'eesh
Supposedly the only bakery in London to devote itself fully to authentic mana’eesh flatbreads, Zeit & Zaatar bakes these Lebanese staples in a hot oven and loads them up with a variety of classic toppings – cheese, labneh, chicken shawarma, vegetables and more. They also add their own spin to the traditional dish with off-beat toppings such as Cajun chicken & jalapeno pepper.
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215 Uxbridge Rd, Ealing 354 Uxbridge Rd, Hammersmith and FulhamZeit & Zaatar Ealing
215 Uxbridge Rd, EalingZeit & Zaatar Shepherd's Bush
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International group's eatery in Europe
London's Abd el Wahab is the first European venture by a now global group that's named after the street in Beirut where it originally started out. The Belgravia restaurant provides genuine Lebanese hospitality in a trendy, verdant setting. Menu highlights include refreshing salads, different types of the traditional fatteh dishes, various Lebanese grilled specialties, and sweet pastries to round off your meal. Drinks include a range of Lebanese and international wines, as well as classic cocktails.
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1-3 Pont St, Chelsea/Belgravia
- Website • 020-723 500 05
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Nothing but mezze
The elegant Massis by the Paddington Basin features a dark wood interior and a sunny outdoor patio. The dishes here come as mezze, with sharing in mind, and include cold options such as hummus, moussaka or fattoush salad, hot dishes like falafel or different flavours of sambousek, and grilled specials. You can wash them down with wine, classic and signature cocktails, beers and an array of non-alcoholic beverages.
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9 Sheldon Square, Paddington
- Website • 020-728 680 00
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Start the day with a Full Lebanese
Baba Ghanouj offers a relaxed dining experience in South Kensington, serving genuine Lebanese cuisine in a modern ambience. You can enjoy a range of breakfast options with fresh Lebanese bread, manakeesh pizzas, with a range of toppings, salads, grilled specialities, wraps, and other traditional dishes. They also provide family-sharing platters and takeaway options for those on the go.
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105 Gloucester Road, Kensington
- Website • 020-391 716 60
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Dining with the stars
Maison St Cassien is a popular eatery among professional tennis players and celebrities, especially come Wimbledon Championships time – Andy Murray has even attributed his success to their chicken sandwich. The restaurant displays autographed photos of its famous patrons and serves a menu rich in Mediterranean and Lebanese delicacies, from breakfast to evening mains.
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71 High Street, Wimbledon/Merton
- Website • 020-894 412 00
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Socially responsible enterprise
Sohaila, drawing inspiration from Lebanese cuisine, blends contemporary Middle Eastern sharing plates with a carefully selected assortment of natural wines. Furthermore, not only is it a restaurant and a wine bar, it's also a social initiative assisting Londoners transition from hostels to homes. The mezze menu features Middle Eastern staples such as flatbreads and labneh.
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Shoreditch High Street, Shoreditch/The City
- Website • 020-720 930 65
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Deep dive into Lebanese cuisine
You can sample genuine Lebanese cuisine at one of The Cedar's branches in London. With its classic aesthetics and exposed brickwork, the ambiance complements the comprehensive menu that features Lebanese wraps, an extensive selection of mezze and salads, and main courses such as chicken shawarma or octopus. Some of the branchers also offer breakfast dishes, and you can get a takeaway here as well.
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58 College Rd, Brent 65 Fernhead Rd 202 W End Ln, HampsteadThe Cedar Restaurant Kensal Green
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