Al Hamra
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Without doubt this is one of the best restaurants in London, and the atmosphere was dark, wonderful and vibrant and also there was a candlelit table . I went here with my 5 friends. we ordered juice, appetizers and typical dishes such as kebbsa which is made from special rice and sauces.
The waiters were friendly and polite, and the food was appetizing and really excellent ,after we had our dinner, we ordered Shisha and the typical drink tea with ment .and we ordered a jug of juice as well.
The prices were quite expensive and when we made a move we left a tip on the table.
Whenever I felt food homesick I just go straight away ....... to be continued
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Eminem
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Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 8
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Having read the mainly scathing reviews below, we nearly cancelled our plans to eat at Al Hamra, but since it had a good write-up in Time Out ("Critic's Choice") we decided to take a chance. We were very glad we did.
We had a great meal and the service was good. We eat Lebanese food quite often and have been to Lebanon, so this wasn't new territory for us. Everything we ordered was more than good: it was very good. The service was friendly and efficient, and there was no automatic "discretionary" service charge; it was left to us to decide. The French house red wine (there's a more expensive Lebanese house wine) was fine and good value at £15. We didn't stint ourselves and had 3 courses each, and the bill was £125 including a tip we were happy to add.
I recommend Al Hamra.
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Jeremy - View all reviews by this user
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 8
Sunday, October 21, 2007
The rudest staff I have ever encountered - very overpriced for what is essentially basic Lebanse fare - the wine list is laughable - cheap plonk for >£25 a bottle
Not a pleasant experience (and from reading the other reviews a common experience). AVOID
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Paul James
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Food 0 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Definitely not a place for a romantic meal. When reserving I had asked for a good table for my girlfriend's birthday. All the tables are lined up next to each other so there is absolutely no privacy between you and the person sitting next to you. In fact you are practically sitting at the same table. Service was efficient yet rude. The restaurant is decorated like your a quirky aunt's hallway - there is character there but it certainly isnt endearing. Probably better if we don't discuss the ambience.
Food was good and lots of choice, as with the wine list. However, it is massively over priced, although the price is not the reason I would never visit this place again.
Basically, this could be a good place to go with an associate on expenses.. But, if you are looking for a romanic meal in a nice atmosphere then this is most definitely not the place.
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Scott
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Food 7 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Friday, May 11, 2007
Food was very good and plenty of it. The only thing that spoiled it was the food and vegetables being served on cold plates. However the main reason I won't be returning is the fact they charge £28 for a bottle of Rose.
That is disgusting and uncalled for. I won't be ript off by them again.
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Ray Peachey
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Food 9 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 1
Monday, March 19, 2007
Very disappointing - overpriced (more than £70 for 2 without wine and a shared main course), cheap decor, very patchy service (one pleasant waiter, but a few sullen ones as well) and mediocre food. Having lived in Lebanon for a year I'd say it shouldn't be hard to do much better. One can eat far better elsewhere - try Noura in Victoria.
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Jamie - View all reviews by this user
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Food 5 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 3
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
THE RUDEST MANAGEMENT I'VE EVER ENCOUNTERED.
My boyfriend and I had booked a lunch here on a midweek afternoon. We ordered our food the minute we were seated, and then watched the minutes tick by, until we saw that we had been kept waiting over 35 minutes for our halloumi starter and two lamb shawarmas - despite the fact that all other customers around us were being served. When we asked the waitress if we could speak to the manager, he totally ignored us and appeared 5 minutes later with our meal. We politely asked him why it had taken so long, at which point he launched into a barrage of "this is how long it takes to make the shawarma, it's not a fast-food place with meat on a stick blah blah blah" - which we found hugely insulting. Considering we were in the heart of Mayfair, it's hardly the kind of manners that suit the area or the clientele. Needless to say, we promptly got up and left, to which the manager raised his hand and sarcastically said "thank you". Unbelievable! All a discerning client really needs to hear in such a situation is a simple "sorry", but we were not granted that. I would not recommend this place at all - despite the atrocious service, you'd pay extortionate prices for your meal anyway and this place has no obvious competitive advantage over any other Lebanese place in town anyway.
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Food 0 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Thursday, September 14, 2006
In my opinion, best Lebanese food in London. Atmosphere average and not cheap though.
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MR
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Food 10 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 4
Thursday, August 17, 2006
