Giles Coren's review of Fakhreldine (The Times)
Fakhreldine reviews
I don't know what to say, other than this restaurant is terrible.
- My reservation was lost.
- We (a group of twenty) were then squeezed into a small corner of the restaurant without adequate seating space.
- The dishes received did not include all that we had ordered.
- A vegetarian friend's dish had some meat mixed into it.
- The meals were small, only luke-warm and tasted like they had been reheated.
- The staff were borderline outright rude.
- And at the end of this disasterous night, the restaurant had the nerve to add a 12.5% service charge to our bill (which I didn't notice until the bill had been paid!).
This restaurant is a great way to ruin an evening. Absolutely shocking.
by joelineurope, 26 Apr 2009
- My reservation was lost.
- We (a group of twenty) were then squeezed into a small corner of the restaurant without adequate seating space.
- The dishes received did not include all that we had ordered.
- A vegetarian friend's dish had some meat mixed into it.
- The meals were small, only luke-warm and tasted like they had been reheated.
- The staff were borderline outright rude.
- And at the end of this disasterous night, the restaurant had the nerve to add a 12.5% service charge to our bill (which I didn't notice until the bill had been paid!).
This restaurant is a great way to ruin an evening. Absolutely shocking.
by joelineurope, 26 Apr 2009
A restaurant with fantastic views overlooking Green Park. The food was generally great, with one or two dishes not as good as others but very pleasing overall. Portions were good for two people and not more, although the waiter recommended us to order less, which was nice. Staff very friendly and the bill wasn't huge, so plus point for that too.
I don't know if it's my favourite Lebanese restaurant in London, but if someone suggested Fakhreldine for dinner, I would jump at the chance!
by audrey "top london reviewer" (30 reviews), 12 Jun 2007
I don't know if it's my favourite Lebanese restaurant in London, but if someone suggested Fakhreldine for dinner, I would jump at the chance!
by audrey "top london reviewer" (30 reviews), 12 Jun 2007
What a place! We went there in a large group about 4 months ago. Houmous was amazing, chicken mouthwatering, and seabass out of this world. We smoked some shisha afterwards - the best I've had in London... But the best thing about Fakhreldine is that it's SO reasonably priced. Thoroughly recommended.
by Saba Yussouf, 19 Apr 2007
by Saba Yussouf, 19 Apr 2007
I stumbled across this little gem one cold dark and miserable February evening. We had a lovely warm welcome and had a drink at the bar (the cocktails were fantastic). The smell of all the food passing by us soon got the better of us. We asked for a table and were seated promptly. The service was unhurried and relaxed, which was perfect. Everybody was so helpful with the menu and took time to explain and advise us on the dishes. The food was amazing and the portions a good size. Some items were pricey but well worth the money. I will revisit for sure. Highly recommended.
by thomas green, 02 Mar 2007
by thomas green, 02 Mar 2007
An attractive restaurant and bar with lovely views over the park and if I were a tourist staying over the road at The Ritz and chanced upon Fakhreldine I'd be very happy. The dishes are generally good, though some of the "modern interpretations" work better than others and on my last visit they got our order wrong on two counts. However, I hope this was just a glitch and I'll be going back soon to find out.
by Janita DB (8 reviews), 17 Aug 2006
by Janita DB (8 reviews), 17 Aug 2006
Excellent mezze and always crowd coming back for more. My wife liked very much the 'buzzy' atmosphere there so we already booked for our wedding anniversary next month.
by Nick56, 26 Nov 2005
by Nick56, 26 Nov 2005
My girlfriend and I find ourselves drawn back to Fakhreldine every time we are in the mood for Lebanese food. It's a place of superior cooking worth every penny.
by Hela, 04 Oct 2005
by Hela, 04 Oct 2005
Distinctive interpretation of Lebanese cooking in a beautiful modern surrounding. I had a great wedding anniversary there!
by alan, 27 Sep 2005
by alan, 27 Sep 2005
Great place! It was my first time to taste Lebanese mezze and actually was the best quality food I have ever had during this trip in London.
by Anonymous, 09 Jun 2005
by Anonymous, 09 Jun 2005
Marvellous service from the moment I walked through the front glass door. Mezze was tasty but the main course of sea bass was mouth-watering. Definitely a must.
by Anonymous, 27 Aug 2004
by Anonymous, 27 Aug 2004
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