Akub Restaurant in Kensington and Chelsea

Badly designed dishes that pretend to be original but they are no where near that. They are unhealthy and do not taste well. One would expect better with high price tag on each miserly portioned dishes. It is seriously over rated for sure. In contrast to food quality and portions the service is good and waiters are pleasant.

Food was ok but nothing particularly tasty . It was a bit lacklustre. The bread was disappointing and whilst the service was friendly it’s not terribly compftable.

Out for a stroll after flying in from Australia that afternoon, we saw this place and made an excellent decision to see if they could fit our adult family of six in. The front of house lady and gent were delightful and found a solution. We sat upstairs and were taken care of by a really helpful young lady, who explained everything and helped us choose. It was our first Palestinian food experience. We loved everything. Fresh with amazing flavour. Bread and dips, 4 small plates, 3 large plates and desserts. The perfect start to our trip. Thank you!

Wonderful food.Small plates selected and great taste.Served by a delightful young lady.We were 3 in the party and all shared the food.The desserts were lovely mine was a pistachio icecream.

Great restaurant - food and drinks were amazing, service was brilliant, lovely ambience too. Definitely recommend. Great with allergies too.

A stylish, hygenic resturant, with exciting and tasty dishes, and with polite and professional service. We will definitely remeber this visit.

Very enjoyable meal. Very distinctive food. Very tasty. Good friendly service. The grilled cheese was particularly tasty. As was the grilled cabbage - never knew this veg could be so tasty. My wife enjoyed the lamb neck. I stole a bit and understand her enjoyment of the dish. My chicken dish was creatively presented and very enjoyable. I have never seen baklava presented in this way. And my Hilbeh Baba was simialrly creative and delicious. Finally, I once tried Taybeh beer in an East Jerusalem restaurant so was delighted to enjoy it again. It travels well. You sim ply have to go to enjoy the hospitality and meal

We experienced an excellent food and service. Very kind staff. I advise you not to miss the opportunity for incredible, tasty food.

Gorgeous restaurant over 3 small floors with a nice laid back vibe, great food and lovely service. Shout out to Natalie who was wonderful. We went for the brunch and tried a lot of the dishes, all delicious.

Wonderful food and attentive service at this authentic venue. The dishes were original and creative with rich flavour and high-quality ingredients.

As lovers of Middle Eastern food, we were much looking forward to dinner at Akub. Sadly, the food just didn't live up to expectations. The monkfish was tasty but at £14 for six tiny slices was wildly overpriced. The rest of the food was either surprisingly bland (the moutabal was distinctly average as was the famed freekah risotto), or unappealingly stodgy (the shish barak was incredibly dry). For the first time ever in a Middle Eastern restaurant, we ended up leaving food as it just wasn't that enjoyable. The restaurant itself is very atmospheric over three floors of a very nicely furnished building, but they've certainly packed the tables in so it did feel rather tight. Service was swift and efficient though our waitress on the top floor was rather loud and you could hear her voice talking to other diners above the general din. The bill (with just one glass of wine and no other drinks) was £120 which we felt was pretty overpriced for the standard of food. Overall a disappointing culinary experience. Will head back to The Palomar next time for a Middle Eastern fix instead.

We were there at 6.30pm on a Friday, so were probably able to enjoy a more peaceful meal than if we'd arrived later. The wait staff were so attentive and explained all the dishes. Portions were just right, though we should have ordered some vegetable sides to go with our mains. The food was delicious and authentic, and we found it a great choice for a mid-price restaurant (about £130 for two if us, including a drink each). Reassuringly shortly short menu but with good variety

We had a lovely dinner at Akub. We’re familiar with Middle Eastern kitchen, but not specifically Palestinian - the staff talked us through the menu, the dishes and made some excellent recommendations. The atmosphere in the restaurant is wonderful, food delicious and the staff very friendly. Strong recommendation if you don’t mind paying a bit more. (£150 for two and not much alcohol consumed)

It is my second visit to Akub the first being last year but my first for their brunch. And like last time it didn’t disappoint. The food is absolutely amazing I can’t get over the flavour my taste buds were exploding with delight. Each mouthful is a journey into a wonderful taste experience, each dish is unique and I wanted more of everyone I had. The staff couldn’t have been more delightful, welcoming and polite willing to answer any question I had and had the knowledge to explain each dish. I can’t wait to go back and have another food experience.

Wonderful food presented extremely well. Taste of Palestine yet fine dining at its best. Staff is absolutely great and service next to none. Strongly recommend it.

Lovely restaurant near Notting Hill station….lovely food …very friendly Iranian waiter…maybe just could do with more vegan options

Went here with two friends and so glad they picked this restaurant as I wouldn’t have picked it myself. As we weren’t familiar with the menu we asked the friendly staff what they suggested, he asked if we had any food allergies and if we liked spicy food and then he suggested for him to order on our behalf and thank goodness he did! Mind you he nearly ordered the whole menu but my goodness what a fest it was! Every bite was full of flavor. For me the star of the show was the short rib fatteh, as soon as I took that first bite…holy sh!t!! It was amazing!! Would definitely recommend and can’t wait to go back! I’ve told everyone about this hidden gem! I wish them all the success! Also, posting a photo of the bill because you need to order everything we had, it was SO GOOD and a lot more flavorful than the Michelin star meal I had a few weeks after this meal.

I don't know how I found this restaurant but so glad I did. This meal was one of the best we had on our three week tour of eating through Europe. The restaurant is on a beautiful side street off the main road. When we got there, the staff was so accommodating to my unique yet common allergy. They provided recommendations and did not steer us wrong in any way. Every single thing we ate was amazing. I genuinely cannot wait to go back for more.

My partner and I had a celebratory dinner here. Firstly, they moved our reservation later and when we arrived, staff were so welcoming and friendly. The food, atmosphere, drinks, all excellent!!

Had a wonderful meal here for my wife's birthday. The atmosphere was wonderful, they have done a great job with the decor and lighting. Very enticing when you look in from outside. Service was exemplary throughout, the staff were friendly, courteous and on hand to answer any questions about the menu. The food was amazing - the crunchy mansaf was a real surprise! The beetroot squash dumplings were also a favourite. Wonderful flavours and beautifully presented. This is up there with one of my favourite meals in London, thanks for a lovely experience!

We arrived knowing little about Palestinian food and left loving it. Very friendly,helpful staff who helped us choose a range of dishes for our large group. Everything was interesting and delicious. Nice decor and for the quality of food,reasonably priced

Akub was amazing! The food was sensational, the ambience, so welcoming. Such good value for the quality of food. Especially want to acknowledge the amazing staff who were so welcome and went above and beyond. Would like to especially give thanks to Romina and Mohanned who went a step above in every way with their service and their friendliness and warmth. Staff who make me want to come back again. What ambassadors to Akub they are!

This lovely restaurant is tucked on a side street and arranged over several floors. We loved the design but we arrived early, when there were only a few diners, and by the time we left the place was full and the noise level had risen...

lovely bright restaurant upstairs , very busy on Sunday afternoon , so book ., the food was as good as the competition though I thought a bit over spiced, the Arab bread was a small pitta bread ,served cold !

AMAZING!!! Great food, great cocktails and friendly staff. Is a hidden gem in Notting Hill that is worth a visit.

8.5/10 Watermelon 5/10 Mafghoussa - courgette yogurt 6.5/10 Bread selection 5/10 Crunchy mansaf lamb shoulder 8.5/10 Short rib Fatteh 9.2/10 Lamb Neck 8/10 Hilbeh baba - 6/10 Friendly quick service. Nice ambience. Main courses excellent, some starters great. Second visit. £140 for 2 people.

Short, well put together menu. Excellent selection of starters which can be shared, I wasn’t so enamoured by the main courses. Bold flavours and well spiced (some a bit over done perhaps). Wine list could be better. Freindly service, very noisy but good atmosphere.

I rarely write reviews, but my visit to Akub restaurant in Notting Hill was a delightful surprise. The food was excellent, showcasing original Palestinian modern cuisine. The elegant decor and subtle ambiance created a pleasant atmosphere. I was particularly impressed by their lamb and Zaatar...

Not exactly authentic Palestinian food but tasty. Wait staff definitely not Palestinian and not very competent. But the big issue is the noise level. I could not enjoy my lunch and conversation with my friends due to the very poor acoustics in the room. Even...

Great food and vibes! Amazing Palestinian cuisine, we will be back. Cocktails are all local and plates are ideal for sharing

The food was bursting with authentic Palestinian flavours and made with fresh ingredients. The staff was friendly and passionate about their culture. The ambience was inviting, with beautiful decor. It's a must-visit if you want to taste delicious Palestinian cuisine and immerse yourself in its...

Highly recommend. We happened to walk by this restaurant, they were full but the kind person at the door found a way to get us in. The food was fantastic, very unusual subtle flavors, this is not your average middle eastern restaurant. Plenty choices for...

We visited this restaurant as it was recommended by a number of guides and articles. I have to say I disagree with them. This is another mediocre, overpriced hyped-up opening. Restauranteurs in London feel it is acceptable to completely underwhelm and charge for the experience....

I don't mean this to be a bad review as the people behind this project are great, but I didn't listen to the warnings I received and paid for it so I thought I'd pass the favor on. I've been meaning to try Akub before,...

This is a great find. Excellent food, very different to the ‘pomegranate-molasses’ Israeli/Palestinian food that is so popular in London now. This is the real thing. Very good, friendly service and you get the feeling that the staff really care that you should have a...

Veggie heaven and good for meat eaters too. This is a sharing menu with everyone choosing two to three dishes. All were fabulous. How can you make cabbage that delicious? Relaxing atmosphere, good service. We’ll be back

Akub has a really nice setting over 3 floors and a nice vibe. Service was hit and miss. Food was delicious and depending what you ordered was innovative. But red lentil moutabal is really expensive hummus. They ran out of the Armenia wine and instead...

Tiny portions. Left hungry. Menu wishy washy - not clear what is small dish snd what is main. Too many tables squashed next to each other. Perhaps they need to think quality vs quantity of dining. The people sat next to us were a big...

Delicious Franco-Palestinian food in a beautiful old Notting Hill house with great views and light. The upholstered booths are very comfortable and the textiles and decor are stylish and elevating. The cheesecake and chocolate desserts are delicious.

Akub is an Arabic Levantine restaurant serving dishes primarily from Palestine and also the national dish of Palestine which is msakhan which is bread dipped in olive oil and sumac cooked with chicken and the national dish of Jordan Mansaf but both presented in a...