Becks (17 January 2011)

Amazing evening! Food was extremely tasty, full of flavour but not overpowering. I’m usually quite fussy but I enjoyed everything that was served. Service was friendly, all dishes explained clearly. Belly dancers were ok, but probably enjoyed more by those with a few drinks! I thoroughly recommend.

P N (7 December 2008)

I took some friends to this restaurant for their fortieth birthdays, and I have to say we didn't have the best time. The atmosphere was busy, too busy, with belly dancers, incense, and a great décor with a loud party feel. On sitting we were told that we could only order from the preset menu at £40 per head, and so we did not really have much of a choice. Secondly, we had three vegetarians and one meat eater, and were initially told we could only have two vegetarian and two meat set meals. After some debate they finally allowed us to have three vegetarian and one meat meal. For £160 we had a few tasty dishes, meze style. All were fresh and well presented, but rather small. The moussaka and lamb main dish were again tasty, but not hot. There was also a rack of desserts, fruits, nuts and mint tea. We also purchased some wine, which was too young and fizzy and asked for this to be changed; the staff seemed rather surprised! At £21 a bottle I would say I expected a good wine.

Overall, the food was great, but grossly over priced and the lack of choice in individual dishes, because they said they were just too busy, is a real con forcing you to spend £40 each. The service was poor, unfriendly and reinforces the idea that this place is set up to make money, and not to provide customer value and service. We had to wait nearly half an hour to get someone’s attention to get the bill; shocking! I personally would not recommend this place.