Fakhreldine

The place is nice but the plates were not very clean. Food was sort of average but slightly pricy.
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Alaa Alani
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Food 5 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 3
Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Very nice relaxed atmosphere. Stayed 4 hours over Saturday lunch time, and even although was on 50% discount special offer, service was excellent and never felt rushed. Very very good value offer - drinks were half price as well! Great decor and views over Green Park.

Only other time I've eaten here was 16 years ago and remembered it all this time: return visit did not disappoint!
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Jane Lewis-Evans
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Food 8 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Saturday, February 09, 2008

Had a lovely meal at FAKHRELDINE- food was excellent and lots of it; Loved the restaurant and the food. The waitress was very attentive and polite, we had a cocktails in the loung area before the dinner which was such a great beggining of of our night. Will definately go to fakhreldine again..
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anika - View all reviews by this user
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, November 23, 2007

This is my favourite place to dine while I am in London. The vegeterian selection of mezze is great, the wine list good, and the staff efficient. BEST IN LONDON.
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John G.
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Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Saturday, April 14, 2007

We have visited Fakhreldine several times and find the Lebanese mezze, for the most part, outstanding. In fact, we have never tried a main dish here; we make our meal of mezzes. The hummous with lamb and pine nuts is dense with flavor. The fattoush salad -- an eye-catching melange of very fresh ingredients, including whole mint leaves and little thin rounds of spiced fried bread-- glistens with a lemony dressing. We tried a few more esoteric items that we not as successful: pumpkin kibbeh (the fried crust overpowered the subtle vegetarian contents) and asparagus with bread curls in yogurt sauce (an odd mix of shapes and textures that didn't succeed as a group). Service was courteous, and the belly dancer was an added attraction.

We have 2 complaints, however. We understand this is a smoking venue, but the diner next to us was smoking a cigar through his dinner (and ours). Do people really consider this acceptable behavior any more? Also, on this most recent trip, we used a "Taste of London" dining card, offering a 50% discount. We advised management in advance, and the acknowledged the deal, but when we got the bill there was only about a 20% discount.
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Bagan
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Food 7 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 5
Sunday, March 25, 2007

Booked table for business lunch for 4 people - we were the onlly ones in the restaurant. Some of the starters were OK but most looked and tasted precooked and prepackaged. The music was very loud and I had to ask 6 times to have it turned down. In the end I had to say if you dont turn it down we will have to leave. The main courses were most disappointing and the deserts only just OK. The Baklavas were rancid and stale and I still have bad aftertaste. I really dont know why this restaurant serves such aweful food - whilst charging high prices. I was most embarrassed to have taken our guests there. And will most certainly not book there again.
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Food 1 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 1
Wednesday, March 21, 2007

My wife and I found this restaurant while walking on Picadilly three years ago, and have made a point of dining here on every visit to London since. The staff have been superb and the food offerings excellent.

The six appetizer plate is fabulous, but can be quite filling if one is not careful.

The entrees we have had were generous portions and well presented.

What makes this place stand out in our experience has been the staff.

On one of my visits I was joined by my son who has very serious food allergies. The restaurant was as accomodating as one could want.

We highly recommend this gem of a restaurant.
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Food 8 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Sunday, January 07, 2007

I should have been dubious when i managed to walk in at 9.30 on a Friday night without a reservation... Admittedly the atmosphere in the restaurant was nice. A cool bar, with a nice view over over the park. The food: The mezze was good - |I had spick lamb sausages, houmus and a fatoush salad, which were tasty, althoug a bit too citrussy. The main course was not as good. The mixed grill was a bit too dry and bland for my liking. My girlfriend had steak with a pommegranite sauce. In her opinion "nice once you got used to the wierd taste". In my opinion, it was a complete clash of flavours, which didnt gel together at all. I am all for trying wierd new combinations of food, and have found many that i like when executed well, but this was not one. I dont think you should have to "get used to" the taste of any dish. overpriced for the quality! The service was good - attentive but not intrusive , although the waiter didn't once crack a smile. Overall, a nice location, good for drinks at the bar and mezze, but i wont be going back for dinner.
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Food 5 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 4
Sunday, March 26, 2006

I’ve spent many lovely evenings in Fakhreldine enjoying a delicious meal or mouth-watering dessert. The cooking here is just excellent.
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Ryan
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Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Saturday, November 26, 2005

Great decor, good service, delicious food but not great value for money. Very quiet on a Tuesday night as well, so atmosphere a bit lacking.
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Elizabeth Ryan
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Food 7 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 4
Friday, November 25, 2005