Abu Zaad in Hammersmith and Fulham

family mix grill for 2 no longer includes bread or pilau rice or chicken shawarma. now only a few chicken & lamb cubes, 5 wings and a strip of beef mince. poor

Nice, family run Lebanese restaurant with good home cooking. Staff were very pleasant and served is quickly. We enjoyed the lamb tagine, Baba ganoush and halloumi. Reasonable prices.

We have been traveling to multiple countries for 4 months and the meal we had here was one of our very favorites. They also have very nice staff!

We went here specially to try the whole lamb. The lamb was £400. It was a little on the small size for the price. It could have done with a bit more seasoning as it was a little bland on the taste but not too bad. The humous and spring rolls were nice. They did initially try to seat us in the back part of the restaurant but the smell from the toilet was quite unbearable.

battata hara and the lamb was nice

No atmosphere, service was very bad, and the restaurant was empty on a Saturday night.

The lamb was phenomenal, we came in for a team event, the food, the service and the staff all surpassed our expectations. We are very grateful for the experience. I would definitely recommend it to everyone. Thank you to the lovely najate who really made our experience very very enjoyable.

Lovely lunch time birthday we had here. Food was delicious and the chicken Farouge was the best grilled chicken O have had.

Customer service is less than one star Very bad experience

Tasty wraps, a bit greasy but delicious. Very good lunch deal and polite service. Would recommend!

One of the best Arabian food in London. I will definitely visit there again.

All of the food here was good even the kebab and the salad

I came back to Abu Zaad after 20 years and the place is as amazing as I remember it from before. The food was fantastic and the ambience great. Decor provides an authentic Middle Eastern feel. The prices are more favourable than comptetitors on the same road. Thinking that the restaurant may have rested on its laurels after all these years. I can say I was genuinely not disappointed! Would recommend to others for sure.

The environment is local with a vibe. Food is quite authentic with good favour.

Genuinely the worst meal I have had in years. It has been nearly 6 hours since I ate their terrible food, I have washed my hands at least 3 times and I can still smell the disgusting kebab shop smell on me. I am going to need a shower to get it off. All of our food came at completely random times across the course of 45 minutes. The falafel was terrible and the fattoush was just bits of lettuce and cucumber soaked in vinegar. The moutabel was average. The music playing on a loop sounded like I was trapped in a hell scape reserved for the worst of humanity. The only thing that could’ve made this meal worse would be if I got food poisoning. If I ever eat here again it is because I am being held against my will.

Abu Zaad has some of the best Arabian food I've had. I'm not sure what else to say but that you've got to try it. Their Chicken Kabsa and Chicken Mandi are just perfect. They do a great Kunafa, too.

No sabíamos nada sobre Abu Zaad, pero necesitábamos comer en la zona y vimos que tenía una calificación de higiene muy buena (5 estrellas). Tomamos la decisión correcta - el personal era amable y acogedor y la comida era absolutamente delicioso, recién hecho y presentado cuidadosamente. Compartimos un poco de mezze (moutabal, falafel, ensalada fattoush, hummus qawrma y halloumi, que venía con pan plano) y una parrilla mixta con arroz, que era la cantidad adecuada para tres personas hambrientas. Bebimos té marroquí (té verde mezclado con menta). Después de nuestra comida, nuestra encantadora camarera nos trajo un postre en la casa - un pudín de leche con jarabe de dátil (creo). En conjunto una visita muy agradable - sin duda volveremos.

Poor service. Had a long wait. Won’t be coming here again.

Delicious food. Friendly staff. Nice dine-in space. Highly recommended.

What a horrible experience with the foods, it was so embarrassing because we invited family with us and turn out not tasty and that food wasn’t fresh made, it’s like 2/3 days foods that was been served . My cousin has to return her chicken mandi it’s smelling weird. Will never go there again ever 👎 . The waiters needs more training more skill very disappointed ☹️ saw the advertisement on Islam channel but be careful people there are more tasty food and good restaurants that work your money 💰

I don't like giving bad review specifically when it comes to small busines, unfortunately we came for(iftar) breaking fast. We booked a table for 6pm. When we arrived to confirm about our booking with female manager, she advised that she couldn't see our booking on the system when we clearly got email to prove it. It was disappointing that we had to wait around and come back after like 30 minutes. We also find the manager rude and unpleasant with no apology 😑 Shepherd bush under wife 6pm Lorren Friday 21st March

The food is good and the staff friendly but the worst is the serving plates I think they were PVC material with strange shape and the food kept falling off from the plate.

Had Fateh humus فتة الحمص today. I couldn't even eat it. It was obviously heated in microwave, the bread absorbed the tahini yogurt/yogurt; i didn't know what was there even; the bread is soggy, tasteless, dry absolutely was discussing الله يسامحنا

Horrible, worst staff possible and disgusting food. This place has not seen a proper falafel.

Location is the only good thing about this place. dismal customer service, you get more than one waiter coming to you - no system no smiles, no sense of welcome or appreciation! As for food, the chicken Mendie was old, plasticky and dark inside which clearly shows that it was in the fridge for sometime and that shows poor rotation the rice was awful and sticky ! The grape Leaves was Cold and had poor taste. Overall a very bad experience that will not be repeated. Shame as Location is central in Shepherd bushb There should be proper food rotation, uniformed professional staff and quality service with edible food. NEED TO IMPROVE considerably and NOW !

Comida sana y hogareña. Un ambiente acogedor también. Luz en el estómago. Una cena muy agradable. Comida claramente cocinada desde el corazón.

Amazing food, but the restaurant was so busy and noisy

Sorry to say, Food wasn’t good. We left the majority of the food.

The food was lovely. But it was how our situation was dealt with was poor. We booked a reservation, all details correct. We turned up and the shift manager was checking her reservation list and said there's no reservation and walked off. She then came back and checked again and I can see we're not on the list. So I showed my proof and confirmed this is the restaurant and "today's" date. She agreed that the confirmation details are correct. She then said there's no booking and walked off again! Im puzzled at why she kept walking off abruptly. Then we called her back and she said all bookings after 4pm have been cancelled. There is no booking and there's no spare tables. (There was but I assumed these were booked) I have had no notification via email or a phone call. She then walked off again! This statement of bookings cancelled after 4pm is nonsense, because she had a reservation list in her hand which was full of reservations. If all reservations were cancelled after 4pm then she wouldn't be looking at the sheet, it was 6pm. As a manager she couldn't manage this situation, she couldn't handle it, this is extremely poor The right thing to do would be to own up and apologise, then make a suggestion or come up with a solution, which she couldn't. It was actually another staff who kindly gave some dates and water (after my husband asked) so he could break his fast. Then suggested to come back in case of any cancellations. Which we did after 15/20mins only because the restaurants were full in the area. There was a table available when we came back. The food was lovely, it arrived quick. Shame about the management.

ماشاء الله عليكم شكرا على كل شيء اطعام حلو كتيرررر بارك الله فيكم

Ordered a meal from one restaurant and got another meal from a different restaurant

Service was good and friendly but plate wasnt as expected as it used to be. Season greeting was Zero specialy towards fasting break and co sidering it is aMuslem resturant. Overall disappointing.

Average food , a bit disappointed with the quality, as far as Lebanese goes I have had much better at cheaper prices.

Abu Zaad in Shepherd’s Bush is hands down one of the best Middle Eastern restaurants I’ve visited in London. From the moment you step in, you’re welcomed by the warm, vibrant ambiance and the comforting aroma of freshly cooked food. This place has a charm that makes you feel instantly at home. The food quality is consistently excellent. Everything is fresh, flavorful, and clearly prepared with care. The salads and starters are a perfect beginning to the meal – crisp, refreshing, and beautifully seasoned. The hummus, baba ghanoush, and fattoush are must-tries! We ordered the chicken mandi and a mixed grill platter, and both were absolutely spot-on. The mandi was tender, juicy, and perfectly spiced, served over fragrant rice. The platter was generous, with a great variety of meats – all well-marinated, grilled to perfection, and served piping hot. The staff here are active, friendly, and attentive, always ensuring that your experience is smooth and enjoyable. Service is quick without being rushed, and they’re happy to offer recommendations if you’re unsure what to order. One of the highlights of the evening was the Moroccan tea – served traditionally, with mint and just the right amount of sweetness. It was the perfect way to end the meal. Pricing is very reasonable considering the portion sizes and quality of food. You definitely get great value for money here. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, Abu Zaad is a must-visit if you’re craving authentic Middle Eastern flavors. It’s a restaurant that delivers both in taste and experience – I’ll definitely be returning soon!

Not only is Abu Zaad my local go to restaurant when we are looking for a delicious reasonably priced healthy meal (eat in or take away) but they kindly donated some delicious humous, falafel, pitta etc for a fundraising event for The Surge - the donations went to fund Palestine, Sudan and DRC charities. Please note that if you get a take away, you can bring in your own dishes to be filled. I highly recommend Abu Zaad. Lovely staff and wonderful atmosphere too.

The food was very delicious, it was crowded, but the service was beyond excellent. Ordered on time

We went for the set menu for two for Ramadan iftar. Amazing food, fresh ingredients and friendly staff.

Delicious Syrian / Lebanese cuisine. A lot of meat dishes, but there are many many dishes for vegetarians and vegans. Most of the veggie dishes are mezze (staters), but if you order half a dozen, that should be enough for 2 people

Variety of food, good quality traditional Arabic food. Service was excellent

Good food, but nothing special, toilets need a GOOD clean

Excellent food ordered a lamb tagine and falafel definitely recommend thank you will be back

My friend and I booked table for 2 for Iftar in Ramdan. No dates served and the dishes arrived late. I come here very often because I like the food and the Shakria but got very disappointed today. Also, not all dishes listed below.

The food was tasty. However, it took so long for the food to arrive. And it took time for the plates to be taken after we finished. I absolutely think more staff is needed. The staff were nice and friendly though. Good luck

Tastiest middle eastern food ever!!

The food was very bad, it was heated and not fresh The price was very high for the dish. I do not recommend it. It was an unsuccessful visit

Very good restaurant! All the dishes were of a high standard and the cooking was excellent

We came here for brunch and we had a lot of options to choose and was delicious. We were served by an amazing friendly and professional staff named Hamza who recommended us to have a Moroccan tea after we ate. It was tasty! I would recommend this restaurant because of the amazing service we had .

We went to Abu Zaad before a gig on a weeknight. We had halloumi and baba ghanosh to start, both of which were delicious and then I had the lamp & aubergine main which was absolutely gorgeous- the lamb was so succulent and literally fell apart! My husband had the mixed grill. All of the portions were huge so we actually could only eat half our main courses! Would definitely go again.

Highly recommended.. amazing Syrian food

Great food especially the chicken kebseh and the tabboulah, 10/10 highly recommend

Considering our meal started around 6, for an early dinner, the whole thing took so long we missed a little of the show we were meant to see at Bush Hall. I cannot possibly believe that the good reviews for this restaurant have been left by real customers. There is very little that I could praise about the restaurant. The only saving grace was the waitresses were apologetic, brought a dessert to share and knocked the rice off the menu. Here is a list of the disasters we encountered: - Struggled to get any service, even when getting the waitresses attention we were told they’d come back and wouldn’t - Squished in like sardines, it was like a competition to see how many tables we could fit in - Grilled halloumi was in fact fried, sorry dieters - Cheese pastries did not describe which cheese was in there - I asked and the waitress didn’t ask the chef, just guessed halloumi. Sadly it was feta which I can’t stand. - The description of the mixed grill is that it’s gluten free but is served on bread - Asked if we wanted bread to go with the meal, said yes and it never came. - Ordered the lamb fillet, then waited for ages and it never came and they got the order wrong. - Then told me it would be five minutes which is physically impossible unless you want food poisoning or are chucking it in the microwave. Spoilers alert, it was a lot more than 5 minutes and was lukewarm when it came. - Bizarrely, they brought rice in the meantime which of course went cold and wasn’t going to be eaten in the meantime. - They flapped and took my friend’s cutlery away once I finished my meal even though she hadn’t had hers yet due to the obscene wait. - All the meat was of poor quality, in particular, the kofta was an odd reddish colour and had lots of white gristly bits in - No food was hot. - Asking for the bill was another long wait. Feel especially sorry for those who had their valentines meal there. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone unless you hate them and want some kind of revenge.

The taste of the food and drink I ordered was pretty bad, I could not digest. Service is unprofessional, staff is not helpful since they do not seem to care about your requests. Will not visit this place again and I do not recommend it. It is sadly a waste of money.

Lovely attentive service, fabulous food and very reasonably priced. Highly recommend

The best arabic food i eat in london The food and the service number one Yummi yummmi The most delicious Arabic food is sweet and delicious, number one

Its getting so delay to get foood.poor customer service

I have ordered shawarma and it takes long time and there is not much busy as well i don't know why it takes long time very poor customer service

I enjoy this place, lovely restaurant, the food is amazing and the best taste in this area, I miss Fares the waitress but Najet is very nice too.

Fantastic place, delicious food. Fattet Makdous was very tasty. Tagin was delicious and the service was awesome. We were served by Hajar. Definitely recommended 👍👍

We had such a wonderful experience. The food was very good. Not as spicy as we are used to but we got chilli sauce to add some more fire to the meal for us. There were 10 of us, 5 adults, and we couldn't finish the food. They also have a good variety of drinks.

Bad food, shawarma smells like vinegar

Hamza and Najat were both very helpful and lovely! The food was amazing and I would 100% recommend! It was the best mixed grill I have ever had!

I wanted something different. so I went here and ordered 2 items as I was not too hungry. when the friendly ride arrived, the bag was heavier than anticipated. the whole order was just superb will buy again

Great! Matluba is simply magnificent. And ayran is above all praise👍

Incredible makloba, great portion size and delicious

Amazing food melt in your mouth! Service and atmosphere top

Great food as always! Decent prices for London

Amazing service & delicious food!

Wow! Food is unreal. So much flavour. Be warned the portions are big….we ordered hummus and a chicken salad with two mains. Chicken tajine and a lamb kofte style kebab. The kebab came out with 4 large juicy skewers of seasoned minced lamb. The tajine had a large chicken leg with vegetables and a delicious broth with rice on the side. The hummus came with 4 or 5 pitas and we struggled to eat it all. The staff were super friendly and offered to box up the leftovers to take home but we decided not to. All that food and a couple of soft drinks was just over £50 for two people. Great value and soooo tasty.

I have done my first order at their restaurant with Uber eats. My dish was sold out and they tried to contact me through the phone 4 times to let me know about this issue. But I had a different number on the app when I managed to get in contact with them they changed my order to different dishes even if the price was higher. They have been very kind and flexible with me. Food came in quickly fresh hot and tasty definitely to try again.❤️

Amazing food! Polite staff! They gave me a dessert for free 🤩 Very nice gift Will be coming back very soon

I went to today for lunch but unfortunately very Poor customer service. I wasn't expecting that. I seat on table no body came to me to ask me what would you like or give me at least the menu nothing I was waiting 30 min by myself no body came to me and the lady how working there she was next to me but she doesn't care she was just talking arabic next to us which is rude we don't understand nothing. anyway never again go there

Fui hoy a almorzar, pero lamentablemente muy mal servicio al cliente. No me lo esperaba. Me siento en la mesa nadie vino a mí para preguntarme qué le gustaría o darme al menos el menú nada estaba esperando 30 minutos por mí mismo ningún cuerpo vino a mí y la señora lo trabajando allí que estaba a mi lado pero no le importa que estaba hablando árabe a nuestro lado que es grosero no entendemos nada. de todos modos nunca más ir allí

Gorgeous food and huge portions. Lamb absolutely perfectly cooked so it just slides off the bone.

Incredible food! Fantastic service and a real joy to eat here!!! A must try in! You won’t be disappointed!

We had half a lamb for a group of 9. Excellent food and welcoming staff.

this is always my place to have decent food with not so much fuss around .a very convivial meeting spot

Great and unassuming place and just a stone's throw from the Bush Theatre if you want to catch a pre or post theatre meal. The food is just delicious!

Unsolicited emails without the possibility to unsubscribe. So infuriating.

Excellent food! The staff was top-notch, very kind, and professional. May the business and the people who work here stay strong and prosperous. 🙏👍👏💯

What ever you do don't buy the half lamb meal it's a bump just buy meals instead of that.

Very tasty food, fast and pleasant service, reasonable prices, not forced tips, would definitely go again

Siamo stati qualche giorno fa. Qualità buona, personale ok, prezzo molto buono. Ci tornerei forse una volta e lo consiglierei a chi si trova nelle vicinanze.

Delicious food served in a great place by very friendly staff. Going back there again ... once I get over this "stuffed to the gills" feeling.

Líquido 🌟Saborea Damasco🌟 Experimente la esencia y los sabores de Damasco en Londres en Abu Zaad, donde la decoración y el ambiente lo transportan a las calles históricas del Viejo Damasco. Estos son mis mejores platos imprescindibles: probar platos que hicieron que mi experiencia gastronómica en Abu Zaad fuera inolvidable: 🍽️ Aperitivos fríos: • Moutabal: Cremoso, soñador y oh - tan - delicioso! 😋 • Baba Ganouj: Ahumado, suave, irresistible! 🥰 • Warak Inab: Pequeños paquetes de alegría que estallan con sabor 🌿 🔥 Aperitivos calientes: • Kibbeh Shamia: Crujiente por fuera, tierno por dentro. Simplemente imperdible 🤤 • BBQ Kibbeh: ¡A la parrilla a la perfección, son una delicia ahumada! 🔥 • Fattet Makdous: ¡Una mezcla encantadora de sabores en cada bocado! 😍 • Falta Moudammas: Comida reconfortante en su máxima expresión! 🫘 • Queso Frito, Pollo y Pasteles de Espinacas: ¡Un trío de placeres crujientes, cursis y salados! 🧀🍗🌱 🍛 Platos Principales: • Makloba Shish Bunak: ¡Una sinfonía de sabores que bailan en tu paladar! 🎶 • Kibbeh Labanyeh: Un plato abundante que calienta el alma! ❤️ 🍲 Platos marroquíes: • Tajin (Cordero) con cuscús: Cordero tierno y cuscús esponjoso, un partido hecho en el cielo! 🐑🍚 🍖 BBQ: • Filete de cordero a la parrilla: ¡Jugoso, suculento y asado a la perfección! 🍖 🐟 Fish: • Lubina: ¡Fresca, escamosa, fabulosa! 🐟 🍰 Postres: • Baklawa: ¡Dulce, loca, totalmente divina! 🍯 • Konafa: ¡Una delicia cursi y almibarada a la que no te puedes resistir! 🧀🍯 🥤 Bebidas: • Zumos frescos: ¡Refrescante y revitalizante! 🥕🍏🍋🌿 Ayran: ¡El compañero perfecto para tu red! 🥛 • Café árabe: ¡Termina tu comida con un final fuerte y aromático! 👨‍🍳 Personal profesional y amable: ¡El equipo siempre está listo para ofrecerte las mejores recomendaciones con una sonrisa! 😊 Para grupos, Abu Zaad ofrece una espectacular bandeja de cordero con arroz, perfecta para compartir y crear un ambiente festivo. Los precios son los siguientes: • Medio cordero entero con entrantes: 250 £ (sin entrantes: 190 £ ) • Cordero entero con entrantes: 400 £ (sin entrantes: 320 £ ) ¡Ven a experimentar la magia de Abu Zaad, donde cada comida es una celebración de la auténtica cocina siria!

Excellent food and a very good price. AND they often give you a dessert for free.

Discover the heart and soul of Damascus right here in London at Abu Zaad. The decor and atmosphere will whisk you away to the ancient streets of Old Damascus. Here are my top recommendations that made my visit to Abu Zaad truly memorable: 🍽️ Cold Starters: Moutabal: Silky, luscious, and absolutely delightful! 😋 Baba Ganouj: Rich, smoky, and utterly irresistible! 🥰 Warak Inab: Flavor-packed little bundles of joy 🌿 🔥 Hot Starters: Kibbeh Shamia: Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. A must-try! 🤤 BBQ Kibbeh: Perfectly grilled, these are a smoky treat! 🔥 Fattet Makdous: A wonderful mix of flavors in every bite! 😍 Foul Moudammas: The ultimate comfort food! 🫘 Fried Cheese, Chicken, and Spinach Pastries: A trio of crunchy, cheesy, and savory delights! 🧀🍗🌱 🍛 Main Dishes: Makloba Shish Bunak: A harmonious blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds! 🎶 Kibbeh Labanyeh: A comforting dish that warms the heart! ❤️ 🍲 Moroccan Specialties: Tajin (Lamb) with Couscous: Tender lamb paired with fluffy couscous, a perfect combination! 🐑🍚 🍖 BBQ: Grilled Lamb Fillet: Juicy, succulent, and grilled to perfection! 🍖 🐟 Seafood: Sea Bass: Fresh, flaky, and fabulous! 🐟 🍰 Desserts: Baklawa: Sweet, nutty, and simply divine! 🍯 Konafa: A cheesy, syrupy treat that you can’t resist! 🧀🍯 🥤 Beverages: Fresh Juices: Refreshing and invigorating! 🥕🍏🍋🌿 Ayran: The ideal companion to your main dishes! 🥛 Arabic Coffee: Finish your meal with a strong, aromatic touch! ☕️ 👨‍🍳 Friendly and Professional Staff: The team is always ready to offer the best recommendations with a smile! 😊 For groups, Abu Zaad offers an impressive lamb with rice platter, perfect for sharing and creating a festive atmosphere. Prices are: Whole half lamb with starters: £250 (without starters: £190) Whole lamb with starters: £400 (without starters: £320) Come and experience the magic of Abu Zaad, where every meal is a celebration of authentic Syrian cuisine! 🎉

Abu Zaad Restaurant delivers an authentic Middle Eastern dining experience with a warm atmosphere. The menu boasts delicious dishes like perfectly seasoned shawarma and fresh hummus. The friendly staff enhances the visit, making it a must-try for anyone craving flavorful cuisine. Highly recommended!

Came here so many times now and bought friends and Family! Amazing food, lovely atmosphere and service. Hamza has been great! Thank you!

Nice place to enjoy middle east flavor

Reasonable prices, great service and delicious food! So generous.

Worse than 1 star chicken spring rolls taste like lemon spring rolls no chicken. Lamb with rice dry as Sahara no flavour horrible food waste of 38 quid never going there again!!!

Worse food ever wouldn’t even rate it a one. Rice full of water no flavour disgusting spring rolls full of lemon and sumac no chicken. Lamb and rice no flavour horrible place.

Absolutely delicious food - we enjoyed everything we ordered. Service was efficient, friendly and solicitous. Would definitely recommend.

Having been one of my favourite places to eat in London for the last 10years. However, since new management have taken over ( in the past 3 years) the quality of furniture plates and general cleanness has gone down. Food on the other hand stays 10/10 The fauraj abu zad ( boneless baby chicken is a must tru)

We went for a meal the week before and it was excellent so we decided to return with a family member who was visiting from abroad. I'm afraid my vegetable moussaka was nothing like the delicious one I had on the previous week. The first week was good sized slices of aubergine, but on the second week it was basically chick peas in tomato sauce with barely any aubergine at all. I was very disappointed. I would recommend Abu Zaad to friends, but I wouldn't guarantee the same quality of food every time, which makes me very sad because the staff and the service are great..

We had the whole lamb! We gathered a team of 9 and still couldn't finish all of it! wonderful experience :)

We've been to this place many times and we love it. It never deceives!

This place is 10 out of 10 good food well packed arrived on time so satisfied..I highly recommend this place .

Good food, generous portions, friendly service. Will definitely visit again.

Como sirio que sabe lo deliciosa y sabrosa que es la comida siria y es reconocido en el mundo este restaurante para decirlo sin rodeos tenía cero representación del patrimonio y la cultura que se supone que representa. Puedo mirar más allá del aspecto del restaurante que es básico, pero la comida era terrible. Sin sabor, el tahini se añade a todo en cantidades extremas. La carne, la esencia de la comida siria, era insípida y seca. Han tratado de ser todo para todos los hombres lanzando comida marroquí que no tiene nada que ver con la comida siria. El restaurante está destinado a ser propiedad de un sirio y que representa la comida siria para ser honesto, debería avergonzarse de sí mismo sirviendo comida de mala calidad como esa y, además, haciéndolo pasar por sirio. Sugiero que vuelva a visitar sus raíces si de hecho es sirio y empiece de nuevo. También a todos los bloggers de comida que han creado videos allí solo porque te pagan o te dan una comida gratis tu trabajo es decirle la verdad al público mientras toman tus opiniones a bordo. ¡Lamentablemente este restaurante es una noticia falsa!