Arabesque Restaurant

Name: Arabesque Restaurant
Address: 23 Winchester Rd, London, United Kingdom, NW3 3NR
Telephone: 020 3887 6150
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

237 Reviews

£25 and under

Middle Eastern

Top tags:

The countries bounded by the Mediterranean Sea produce some of the finest food there is to offer. They have provided us with a vast and wonderful repertoire of recipes, ancient and new, respect for such good food is celebrated in this restaurant.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

11 Aug 2022

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

020 3887 6150

Other options

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Middle Eastern
Hours of Operation
Monday - Sunday: 12pm - 10pm
Phone number
020 3887 6150
Website
http://arabesquerestaurant.co.uk/
Payment Options
Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
23 Winchester Rd, London, NW3 3NR
Area
Swiss Cottage
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public Transit
Swiss Cottage station
Additional
Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway

Hummus
Chickpea puree with tahini and lemon juice
Baba Ghanouj
Grilled aubergine mixed with tahini and lemon juice
Tabouleh
Parsley salad with tomatoes, fresh mint, bulgur wheat, onions, lemon juice and olive oil
Warak Enab (Vine Leaves)
Filled with rice, parsley, onion, cooked in olive oil and lemon juice
Falafel
Lovely spicy fritters of chickpeas, parsley, garlic, shallow deep fried
Fattoush
Yellow and green peppers, tomatoes, cucumber, toasted Lebanese bread, parsley and mint topped with olive oil
Jajeek (Tzatziki)
Refreshing natural greek yoghurt with diced cucumber and olive oil
Fatayer Spinach & Halloumi Cheese
Little pastry filled with spinach or halloumi cheese. Kallaje: Halloumi Cheese grilled on Lebanese flat bread with mint, tomatoes and olive oil
Grilled Haloumi Cheese
Labneh
Strained yoghurt garnished with mint and olive oil
Foul Mudamas
Fava beans simmered in garlic lemon juice and olive oil
Batata Harra
Cubes of potatoes sautéed with garlic, coriander, sweet pepper and chilli
Taramasalata
Smoked cod roe caviar
Bathenjan El Rahib
Smoked aubergine mixed with Lemon, onions, garlic, red and green peppers topped with olive oil
Greek Salad with Feta Cheese
Classic Greek salad with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Green peppers, Stoned Kalamata Olives, Fresh Mint, Lemon juice and Olive oil
Kallaje
Halloumi cheese grilled on lebanese flat bread with mint & olive oil
Loubieh Bil Zeit
Fresh green beans cooked in olive oil, tomatoes, onions and garlic

Non-Vegetarian

£4.95

Fried Squid
Lightly coated and seasoned squid
Lebanese Kibbeh
Lebanese speciality of minced lamb and bulgur wheat with parsley, onions and pine nuts
Potato Kibbeh
Like the Lebanese kibbeh but the patties made of a delectable mashed potatoes, parsley and mixed spices
Hot & Spicy Chicken Wings
Lamb Sambousek
Home made pastry filled with Lamb, parsley, onions and mixed spices
Soujok
Home made spicy sausages sautéed in olive oil, tomatoes and lemon juice
Kraydes Crevettes
Pan fried Mediterranean prawns with garlic and lemon juice
Chicken Liver
Marinated chicken liver sautéed with lemon and coriander, garlic and olive oil
Arayes
Lebanese bread filled with seasoned minced lamb, tomatoes and pine nuts
Meat Balls
These delicious spicy and garlicky meat balls served with chilli sauce

Mega Mezza

Mega Mezza
Selection of 16 hot and cold dishes. A traditional Mediterranean way to share and enjoy your food with drinks, essentially, plenty of time must be allowed so that the selection of nibbles can be enjoyed in the unhurried and relaxed atmosphere that is an integral part of the Mediterranean way of life
- Serve 3-4 Persons£58.00

Pre Theatre Menu

£14.50

Vegetarian

Vegetarian Selection of Mezzes
Falafel, hummus, tabouleh, 2 fatayer spinach, vines leaves and lebneh (Strained yoghurt)
Mediterranean Stuffed Vegetables with Roasted Garlic Yogurt
Peppers, Aubergine, Courgettes, Vine Leaves and Onions stuffed with Rice and fresh Herbs served with salads
Tabsi
Layers of Potatoes, Aubergine, Peppers, Mushroom, Courgettes, Onion and Tomatoes. Oven baked in tomato sauce served with rice and Herb Salads

Non-Vegetarian

Taouk Meal
Skewer of chicken cubes, baba ghanouj (aubergine dip), fattoush, lamb sambousek and jajeek
Kastaleta Meal
Three lamb cutlets, aubergine dip, tabouleh, lebneh and chips
Kufta and Lamb Cubes
Lamb minced kebab, lamb cubes, hummus, jajeek, chips and salad
Chicken & Lamb Shawarma
Roasted slices of marinated chicken and lamb served with hummus, mixed salad, rice or chips

Chargrills

£12. All served with salad, rice or chips

Shish Taouk
Boneless chicken cubes marinated in lemon juice and olive oil
Duck Fillets
Marinated duke fillet with coriander yoghurt and herbs
Peri-Peri Chicken
Succulent chicken breast marinated in our freshly prepared peri-peri sauce
Chicken and Chorizo Kebab
Chicken cubes marinated in olive oil Skewered with smoked Chorizo
Boneless Baby Chicken
marinated in olive oil and fresh herb
Chicken Shawarma
Roasted slices of marinated chicken
Lamb Shawarma
Roasted slices of marinated lamb
Lamb Cubes
Tender Lamb Cubes chargrilled with tomato and onion
Lamb Chops
Four Lamb Chops Served with salad
Minced Lamb Kebab
Grilled on a Skewer with tomato and Onion
Chicken and Lamb Cubes
Tender Chicken and lamb cubes served with onions and tomatoes

BBQ Mixgrill

BBQ Mixgrill£14.50
Skewer of chicken Cubes, Minced kebab, Lamb Cubes and Lamb Chops served with salads, Rice or Chips

Fish

£16.50. All served with Basmati rice and salads

Sea Bream
Marinated with saffron and garlic
Seabass
Salmon Fillet

Side Dishes

£3

Rice
Chips
Grilled Vegetables
Mixed Olives
Torshi (Pickled Vegetables)

Children Menu

£4.95. Under 10 years

Meatballs with Chips and Salads
Organic Pasta in Tomato Sauce Topped with Parmesan Cheese
Beef Burger with Cheese and Chips
Lamb or Chicken Wrap Served with Salads

Desserts

£3.50

Ice Cream
Baklawa with Honey
Halwa with Date Syrup and Pistachio
Apple Pie

Arabesque Private Cellar

Chateau Ksara Rouge - 2011£33.00
Grande Reserve Red - Ixsir 2010£39.00
Marquis des Beys - Domaine des Tourelles 2009£42.00
Cuvee 3eme Millenaire Chateau Ksara 2011£52.00
Chateau Rouge - Coteau du Liban 2007£54.75
Chateau Musar Red 2007£58.95
Gold Reserve - Massaya 2010£65.00
Syrah-Cabernet - Cave Kouroum 2003£68.50
Chateau de Cana - 2001£88.00
Silver Selection - Massaya 1999£89.00
Chateau Musar Red 1994£175.00

Champagne & Cava, Prosecco

Prosecco D.O.C. Abbazia
- per bottle£19.50
Cava Grand Campo Viejo
- per bottle£22.00
Moutard Grande Cuvee
- per bottle£46.00
Moet & Chandon
- per bottle£60.00

Beer

Beirut Beer | Lebanese Beer£3.75
961 | Lebanese Beer£3.75
Budweiser£3.75
Peroni£3.75

House Arak

House Arak
- Single£4.50
- Double£7.00

Vodka - Gin

Smirnoff
- per bottle£52.00
- per glass 50ml£4.75
Gordon Gin
served with Tonic
- per bottle£54.00
- per glass 50ml£5.25

Whiskey

Jack Daniels
- per bottle£58.00
- per glass 50ml£4.75
J W Black Label
- per bottle£68.00
- per glass 50ml£5.75

Brandies & Rum

Remy Martin V.S.O.P.
- per glass 50ml£5.75
Captain Morgan
- per glass 50ml£4.75
Bacardi
- per glass 50ml£4.75

Liqueurs & Vermouth

All Liqueurs are served in 50ml or upon request for single measure of 25ml £4.75

Martini Rosso
Tequila Sierra Silver
Campari
Cointreau
Bailey's
Grand Marnier

Beverages

£2.50. Pot for one

Moroccan Mint Tea
Chai Tea with Cardamom
Saffron Tea
Cinnamon Tea
Turkish Coffee
Coffee Latte, American, Espresso, Cappuccino
All Herbal Teas

Freshly Squeezed Juices

£3.50

Orange Juice
Apple Juice
Carrot Juice
Beetroot Juice

Other Drinks

Fresh Minted Lemonade£2.95
Pomegranate Juice£2.95
Drinking Yogurt£2.00
Coke£1.50
D - Coke£1.50
Sprite£1.50
Fanta£1.50

Minerals

Elderflower Sparkling
- Bottle (75cl)£5.00
Still Water£1.00
Sparkling Water£1.00

What 237 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.1Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

North London
Pre/post theatre

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AmitK
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 August 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Awesome food at reasonable prices with Michelin star service. Waitress was the best I’ve ever come across in any restaurant ever.
G
Gene
London
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 1 August 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always good food, outstanding service and very good value.
MP
MarieP
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 30 July 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Delicious food, great prices, very friendly service - staff were a bit overstretched but not their fault. Really excellent value, especially for pre-theatre. Try to request an outdoor table. if weather is good.
JB
JohnB
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 July 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Lovely meal before going in to theatre. Wonderful waitress found extra table to put all our food bowls on, and asked a couple not to smoke. Food excellent, we just ordered too much. 6 items are enough. Complementary Baklava and Turkish rounded off a perfect meal. Will definitely go again.
i
ianl
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 July 2022
overall5food5service4ambience3
Table of 10 diners and nothing too much trouble including rearranging to eat outside. Ordered the Mega Mezza and was excellent and plentiful!
LC
LorettaC
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Four of us had the pre-theatre menu and it was delicious. A lovely variety of authentic items on the plate, generous portions and great service. I would thoroughly recommend Arabesque to diners.
JW
JanW
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 16 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious food and good value. The staff were very friendly.
JS
JazzyS
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 15 July 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
The waitrose was fab, food was good but the men who served initially were very slow and had not much experience of serving.
R
Romanacat
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 July 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Super food. Huge portions. Sat outside but could do with air con or fan inside. Friendly lady serving but by herself.
IM
IanM
Atlantic Canada
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 12 July 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Excellent Lebanese food eaten at an outside table: simple and delicious. Will visit again!
r
rabebe
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 9 July 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
My husband and I needed a place to grab dinner right before seeing a play at Hampstead Theatre. The restaurant is about a two minute walk from the theatre and I chose it on that basis. I was pleasantly surprised by the fresh and flavourful quality of the food. I had the chicken shawarma and my husband had the lamp chops; both of our dishes were seasoned perfectly. We also got complimentary baklava at the end of the meal. I would definitely eat there again!
s
sarahs
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 1 July 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Good quality meal near Hampstead Theatre. We had vegetarian pre-dinner dishes. All very satisfying.
AM
AnnM
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Arabesque was recommended to us and we found it excellent in every way. The food was tasty, the service outstanding and we were astonished at how reasonably priced it was. Hopefully we'll go again although it's in a part of London we don't go to very often.
MA
MichelleA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food, amazing service and great location. Thanks for a wonderful dinner for our team.
S
Shooshoo
London
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall1food2service1ambience1
Booked a pre-theatre table for two to celebrate a friend’s birthday. Waited 55 MINUTES for the food to arrive despite asking the waitress numerous times what’s going on. She explained that she keeps calling the kitchen to ask but they say they’re busy and hang up on her. She served the entire restaurant on her own. We were left with literally 5 minutes to eat (so obviously barely touched the food) because we had to leave for the play at Hampstead Theatre. The food was mediocre. The waitress says she understands our frustration but we were still charged the full amount and were given baklava as a “compensation”. Appalling and unacceptable. Will never come back.
JP
JaniceP
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 26 May 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Pre theatre meal, very enjoyable. Would recommend Staff pleasant and attentive, food once ordered did not take long. The baklava at the end of the meal was a nice touch. Also good to taste the house wine before ordering.
F
Francesca
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and reasonably priced! Highly recommended.
JB
JuanB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 20 May 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Lovely authentic Lebanese food coupled with great service
N
Ness
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 19 May 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Everything was very nice. Food, service excellent.
RM
RonaM
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 18 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
A generous, affordable, welcoming pre theatre experience. Food was wonderful, portions were large, it was delicious but we ordered too much. We'll definitely be back, pre theatre or just to enjoy a wonderful mezze.
LH
LillaH
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food, huge quantity! The waitress was very polite. We had a business meeting so we needed a quiet space, and she directed us upstairs when we could have some privacy. Very satisfied and I will definitely come back.
p
phili
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 10 May 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
We booked this on spec via Open Table. We visited on a Tuesday lunchtime and the restaurant was very quiet. We were warmly greeted and shown to our table. The menu offered a wide range of mediteranean dishes and we had plenty to choose from. The dishes we chose were well presented and prepared and were delicious. We each had a large glass of the house white - an excellent complement to the mel. We will visit again the next time we are in the area.
G
Georgia
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 May 2022
overall5food4service3ambience4
Incredible value for money where the baklava and halva was absolutely delicious! Would highly recommend this hidden gem
p
pootytooty
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 30 April 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Hi, Lovely little restaurant. Great very attentive and speedy service, and nice food too. Thoroughly recommended!
T
Tesangel69
London
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on 29 April 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
This understated restaurant is perfectly located for a pre theatre show at the Hampstead theatre. The food is delicious and portions are huge. We could have had some starters and one main to share. Fresh and traditional, moderately priced. If there’s is an improvement it is the atmosphere. The traditional Middle Eastern music plays very low in the background. This place has great potential with a lick of paint, lower lighting and louder music. However, the food must stay the piece de resistance.
SS
SueS
London
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 25 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great little restaurant cosy and ideal for a pre- theatre meal. Delicious food and very good value. The service is excellent. Love it!
M
Miniac
Hertfordshire
25 reviews
vip
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on 23 April 2022
overall4food3service3ambience4
Nice local Lebaneses restaurant close to Hampstead theatre - excellent value and great ambience
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hampshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a pre-theatre lunch and everything about our experience was first rate. The food was delicious and excellent value and most importantly the service was friendly and attentive. Highly recommended. We will return.
JP
JudithP
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 April 2022
overall5food3service5ambience4
Really good service - old fashioned nowadays! Polite, unobtrusive. Generous portions, good wine reasonably priced. Low level background music, thank God!
M
Michelle13
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 16 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Had a lovely meal. Perfect location to go to Hampstead Theatre and enjoy good food, a most welcoming reception and excellent service. Very good value for money too.
EG
EileenG
Atlantic City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 14 April 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Don’t eat here. Food was awful. Not perspired with any love. Service abysmal even though restaurant empty.
SM
SarahM
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely love the food at Arabesque. A taste of authentic middle eastern cooking : with generous helpings of delicious dishes. It's a great spot to get a pre/post theatre dinner menu. It's our go to restaurant if we heading to the Hampstead Theatre. Looking forward to our return visit.
AB
AniruddhaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service, wine and ambience. Highly recommended.
CY
CarolineY
Northampton
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 9 April 2022
overall3food3service3ambience2
Arabesque is just round the corner from Hampstead Theatre, so great for pre-theatre supper. I recommend the chicken and lamb shawarma, washed down with a glass of the value for money house red. Service was quick and efficient, premises neat and clean.
GH
GerryHB
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
A lovely relaxed meal. Service great as was the food. Generous portions which included a free starter and Baclava. Great Lebanese wine on offer too. All at a very reasonable price
M
Mimi
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great value for good food and excellent service! So warm and friendly, felt like I was a guest at someone’s home.
K
Kiwishell
London
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on 31 March 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Good food, great prices and right next to the Hampstead Theatre. Perfect pre-dinner dining.
MB
MattB
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Welcoming, friendly, great service as always. Warm atmosphere, well looked after and wonderful food. We didn't want to leave! Can't wait to go back again. Would never hesitate to recommend and indeed have done so many times.
IM
IvorM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 26 March 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good service, nice food and a good price. Will go back.
CA
CAHP
London
68 reviews
5.0
68 reviews
Dined on 25 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Arabesque offers a lovely range of good quality, delicious dishes. Service is speedy, which works well for pre-theatre dining.

FAQs

Arabesque Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. Arabesque Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 3887 6150.

Arabesque Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 237 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

11 Aug 2022

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

020 3887 6150

Other options

23 Winchester Rd, London, NW3 3NR

Additional information

Area
Swiss Cottage
Hours of Operation
Monday - Sunday: 12pm - 10pm
Cuisines
Middle Eastern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public Transit
Swiss Cottage station
Payment Options
Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway

Website
http://arabesquerestaurant.co.uk/
Phone number
020 3887 6150

Arabesque Restaurant

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

Other options

Additional information

Soups

Lentil

Vegetables

Chicken

Tomato

Vegetarian Mezza

Hummus

Baba Ghanouj

Tabouleh

Warak Enab (Vine Leaves)

Falafel

Fattoush

Jajeek (Tzatziki)

Fatayer Spinach & Halloumi Cheese

Grilled Haloumi Cheese

Labneh

Foul Mudamas

Batata Harra

Taramasalata

Bathenjan El Rahib

Greek Salad with Feta Cheese

Kallaje

Loubieh Bil Zeit

Non-Vegetarian

Fried Squid

Lebanese Kibbeh

Potato Kibbeh

Hot & Spicy Chicken Wings

Lamb Sambousek

Soujok

Kraydes Crevettes

Chicken Liver

Arayes

Meat Balls

Mega Mezza

Mega Mezza

Pre Theatre Menu

Vegetarian

Vegetarian Selection of Mezzes

Mediterranean Stuffed Vegetables with Roasted Garlic Yogurt

Tabsi

Non-Vegetarian

Taouk Meal

Kastaleta Meal

Kufta and Lamb Cubes

Chicken & Lamb Shawarma

Chargrills

Shish Taouk

Duck Fillets

Peri-Peri Chicken

Chicken and Chorizo Kebab

Boneless Baby Chicken

Chicken Shawarma

Lamb Shawarma

Lamb Cubes

Lamb Chops

Minced Lamb Kebab

Chicken and Lamb Cubes

BBQ Mixgrill

BBQ Mixgrill£14.50

Fish

Sea Bream

Seabass

Salmon Fillet

Side Dishes

Rice

Chips

Grilled Vegetables

Mixed Olives

Torshi (Pickled Vegetables)

Children Menu

Meatballs with Chips and Salads

Organic Pasta in Tomato Sauce Topped with Parmesan Cheese

Beef Burger with Cheese and Chips