Levant

Based on the reviews I am no longer tempted to visit a place that trades like the souks of Morocco.

Not impressed by the business acumen and disgusted by the way staff treat customers. Time for a new name and new team it sounds like.
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James Warren
0 Overall rating
Food 0 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Wednesday, January 11, 2012

THE PREVIOUS COMMENT,THE PERSON SAYING SO MUCH NEGATIVE STUFF ABOUT LEVANT,I CAN JUST SAY ,THEY ARE NOT MISSED THERE ,AND THEY SHOULD GO TO MCDONALDS NEXT TIME, THEY HAVEN'T A CLUE ABOUT GOOD FOOD AND TO ENJOY THEM SELFS.

I had the best new year's night with a group of Algerian friends,i loved the delicious food,this place made me feel like a dream,people were lovely,every one was smiling and happy,even the people that i never seen before,the waiters were nice and polite and hard working,for people that have to work on the new years night,i must say that were in great spirit and still smilling.

The music the belly dancers,every one dancing,wow the tea and little special cakes,

The boss spoke to us and it was a great night,i have been there few other time,it has been great...........as usual..

I hope to return very soon.
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Maria Mira
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, November 25, 2011

The waitresses and people in charge of the bookings and seating customers could not be less clueless of what their job is which is to "serve" the customer. It is such a shame because this place has a great atmosphere and the music is really good when they have the DJ on. The food although good, is very much overpriced especially considering the extremely poor and disgusting service one gets here from the person standing at the door responsible for showing you your seat to the waitresses who don't have a clue what they are there for. It is such a let down for a restaurant. I wouldn't mind paying for the overly priced food if the service matched up, but NEVER again with that level of service. This is going to cost the restaurant a lot of potential good customers. SHAME!
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5 Overall rating
Food 6 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 2
Sunday, November 06, 2011

Amazing evening, the food was plentiful, the service was impeccable, the ambience was memorable! The waiters were attentive & belly dancers were amazing, such a lovely evening.
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alice
9 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Lovely atmosphere.....shame the food doesn't match

We found this little hideaway while walking round the city and thought it would be right up our street. The place has a lovely feel to it with dim lighting and lanterns and rose petals everywhere. The staff were all very friendly and courteous, answering (and probably) charging out every whim!

We decided to go for a mixed mezze, choosing 2 dishes each as the prices of the main courses were a bit steep for our liking. We also thought it would be nice to just have a bit of everything and share it round.

Some of the food was a feel treat but some left me thinking "did I really just pay £6.50 for a basic salad I could have made at home?!" I was expecting lots of lovely fresh herbs and all I seemed to get was a bit of chopped lettuce and cherry tomatoes!!

The wine prices were also pretty shocking and personally I don't think they married up with the quality of the wine on offer.

I loved the feel of this place but unfortunately I think other aspects let it down.
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Kat
7 Overall rating
Food 6 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 4
Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Hello, i am very disappointed of Levant Restaurant. me and my friends are regular costumers for a few years. I know the menu, most of the staff, and until last Friday ( 07/01/11 ) i always had a love an amazing time.

What disappoints me: We ordered from " special new menu " for Beirut night! The menu wasn't new or anything , was an regular one, maybe you called special just for the price, it was DOUBLE!

I don't know who was this brilliant new year idea, but i know that i will never go back to Levant on Friday any more, and i will make sure that NO ONE OF MY FRIEND will have some as my experience!

I think after New Years most of the restaurants have a special menus with really 1/2 price, but look like you think is right to start the New Year with cheating the costumers!!!!!!

I hope you will see my point as a costumers. Not to mention that the quality of the food drop down dramatically in a past a few month! The think went up is the prices and the music, i cant hear what my friend is shouting next to me!

I don't think the restaurant is some as it use to be! And i am sure i am not the only one who think this!
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rami
2 Overall rating
Food 1 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 0
Sunday, January 09, 2011

We went there on 22nd december 2010

Absolutely shocked at the con way this restaraunt makes money on top of the basic bill.

Firstly if you are using a taste london or any discount card it really doesnt work out good value at this restaraunt. You might order for example a dessert for 9.50 thinking you will get a 50% discount but then desserts aren't included and you are only told when the bill is brought out.

Having a budget of 40 pounds for a mid week meal my wife and myself went here as it was on out taste london card.

By hook or crook this restaraunt managed to inflate our bill to 55 pounds despite our basic food only costing 30 pounds. You've got cover chrages to cover the five olives they give you at the start (2 pounds per person), you have the service charge at 12.5% on the full bill, and you have various items that you are charged full price . I would have never ordered a dessert at 9.50 if I had known i wasnt getting a discount.

All in all it has nice decor NO BELLY DANCERS as widely advertised and nice waiter who make it so awkward to question anything on the bill.

Overall verdict expect to pay double of what you plan to spend here as it is added to the bill afterwards
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James
4 Overall rating
Food 4 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 2
Friday, December 24, 2010

I have been a customer of Levant since it opened, but after a notable absence of three years I returned last night for dinner with a friend. Big mistake. Last night was quite simply the worst dining experience of my life.

First, the toilets. Owing to a problem with the plumbing, the main entrance was closed so diners were expected to find their way to the 'alternative' entrance through the neighbouring hotel. After getting very lost, I was first greeted by the livid hotel manager who claimed to know nothing of these alternative arrangements. Protesting my innocence as a humble and confused customer, I was a witness to a huge argument between the head waiter and the hotel manager on the restaurant floor!

After a half hour of this turbulence, I was finally able to order. The food arrived burnt, dry and late. I waited 45 minutes for one dish, and when i asked the waiter why it had taken so long he simply replied he didnt know. Apologies from the waiter were non existent, and at this point I was ready to walk out.

The fact that this kind of service is being offered in a West End restaurant is both disgraceful and an insult to this great city. Please avoid Levant at all costs in protest for all the great restaurants offering excellent service and food in London today. I am still waiting for my apology.........
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Kaz
2 Overall rating
Food 2 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 0
Friday, October 15, 2010

Follow the red rose petals from Wigmore Street and descend the tiled stairs lit by candles and you will find Levant. We arrived at 6.30pm on a Saturday night and without a booking. The restaurant manager said no problem, as long as we were finished at our table by 8.30pm - fair and up front. Very attentive service, drinks quick to come and we ordered the meat feast for four. The starters in particular were delicious and we had a couple of bottles of the Chateau Ksara red. As we were leaving the atmosphere was really hotting up and our waiter found us a table in the bar so we could have another drink and enjoy the belly dancers. If you enjoy plenitful tasty food, beautiful decor, good service and a vibrant atmosphere this is a great place.
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9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Sunday, September 05, 2010

I had dinner last saturday with my wife and 2 friends from Spain. My friends told me they felled like they are in analogues ( old spain ). The service was so good, bell dancers was grate, and the food, food as fantastic!!!!! I definitely will get back to this restaurant! Well done to all team!!!!
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Mansour
9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 7
Tuesday, August 10, 2010