L'oriental - Ealing

This Lebanese restaurant is simply the best I have ever been to. The staff is always welcoming and accommodating, even when they are busy. They communicate clearly if there may be a delay in service, and work hard as a small team. There are many vegetarian options available, with the tabbouleh being fresh and zesty. My favorite dish is the pumpkin kibbeh. The portion sizes are generous, often requiring a takeaway box for leftovers. I highly recommend the vegetarian moussaka and rice. The Lebanese batenjan is delicious but very rich, so sharing or taking some home is advisable. Overall, a fantastic dining experience.

My wife and I visited this restaurant a few months ago and were extremely disappointed with the service. Despite repeatedly trying to place our orders and indicating that we were in a hurry, we waited for at least 45 minutes before our orders were taken. After an hour, only one of us received our starter. When I asked to cancel our main course due to time constraints, the manager became agitated and raised his voice, insisting that the food would come when it was ready. Despite my calm demeanor and polite request, the manager's reaction was unprofessional. It is a small and intimate establishment, which is why I approached the situation discreetly.

I recently dined at this restaurant and had to write a review right away because I absolutely loved it. We ordered several mezze platters and a shawarma dish to share between three people, and every single bite was delicious. I have been living around the corner for a year and did not realize how amazing this place was. They have a great selection of appetizers, and I appreciate that they serve falafel for breakfast. I cannot wait to go back and bring my half-Lebanese dad with me. The service was a bit slow at times, but that's understandable because they have a small team. You can tell they work hard, and we did not have to wait too long, which made the experience worth it.

Simply the best Lebanese restaurant that I was in front of. the employees are always welcoming and accommodating when they are busy, let us know that they will be a little longer, but they are always very transparent. they are just a small team, and they work incredibly hard. I find there are many vegetarian options to choose the tabbouleh is fresh and zesty my whole time favorites is the pumpkin kibbeh when they have it. the portions are fantastic, I have to ask in the rule for a takeaway box when I get a starter. I recommend the vegetarian moussaka and rice. the Lebanese batenjan was also very good, but enormously rich, so I would share, or take them a few home 9 times from 10. I hear good things about her, I don't eat it, but it should be cooked very well. when they go for a meal, finishing with a Lebanese coffee and some of their rose water cake is incredible.

Lovely local eateries which offers eat in and take away options. Visit today was my first for a while but it had been a great option in the early part of the first easing of lockdown in 2021. Decent middle Eastern foods with good options on the menu. Alcohol is available if you want it.