Another one of those average places looking too good to be true. You may find some nice stuff here and there but the whole picture is don’t bother too much going there if you are looking for something authentic. I guess I am the only one thinking of it while going there but hey, I gave it the benefit of the doubt. It is a chain and like always, you tend to know it after a little while. Nice décor(too nice?), menu looks pleasant, drinks etc, but overall the food quality is meh. Leaving you to two options: go there and in all other branches only if out of option, or looking for a cheap lunch/dinner situation. It looks very good but it is average. Good way to sell your brand though, if only the food could go a little higher in quality, I would be the first advocate as i love Mediterranean cuisine.
Mashael Z.
Rating des Ortes: 5 London, United Kingdom
I ate here just once and I can’t stop thinking about going back. This has become my new favourite place for middle eastern food. Comptoir Libanais makes food that tastes homemade, and anybody who has ever been for dinner at their arab friend’s house knows that homemade middle eastern food is the best kind there is. The kibbeh was utterly delicious, the cheese samboosa was yummy, and the lamb tagine was comforting and yummy. I haven’t tried anything else yet, but I will be fixing that problem this weekend as I have been missing it since that one meal.
Heidi W.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Raleigh, NC
Don’t pass this place! Amazing food, drink and servers. The weather was nice for late October and the place was packed for lunch. Had the side salad, rice and hummus with their rose mint iced tea. All was full of Mediterranean flavored.
Rawan M.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Dublin, Republic of Ireland
A bit pricey considering we didn’t order much, but the food was good, the location was amazing and the weather a bit chilly but they had heaters even in the outside seating areas. The waiters were cool and friendly.
Steph A.
Rating des Ortes: 3 London, United Kingdom
Comptoir Libanais is nice to go for lunch outside when the weather is nice. It is situated near the Duke of York Square in Chelsea and has pretty surroundings with boutique stores nearby. I usually enjoy a lighter lunch when I come here– I enjoy the selection of hummus/dips that they offer and my favourite dish is the grilled halloumi. If you are feeling hungry they offer mezze options so that you can sample a little of everything. Overall I like this restaurant but I don’t think that there is anything particularly special about it. The food is quite simple. Not bad. Not great. Just OK. Oh, and the service can be a little hit or miss-the last time I came the food came out before the drinks.
Roobni L.
Rating des Ortes: 3 Battersea, London, United Kingdom
We went on Saturday for a nice sunny meal. Very quick service and standardly ok food for a quick lunch. I do love the Harissa sauce though!
Meike B.
Rating des Ortes: 2 London, United Kingdom
Definitely not recommended for Autumnal morning coffee! We had actually hoped to meet at the nearby Saatchi Gallery but rescheduled as the latter’s café does not open until 10 am. No amount of cappuccinos can make up for the lack of heating — the most uncomfortable environmet on a rainly day — ever. I have had disappointing experiences at other branches(the décor is so enticing!), I think I will avoid Comptoir Libanais altogether from now on.