Al Fanar Restaurant & Cafe in Kensington and Chelsea

We wanted a quick bite before a Proms concert and almost didn't make it. We were seated slightly before 6:00 and it took over 40 minutes before we were served. We had to gobble it down. My wife says her grilled seafood was delicious. I had grilled chicken and it was overdone, dried out and slightly burnt. Our server was good, but because of my bad chicken and the slow kitchen, we will definitely not return.

Lovely restaurant, we were offered the option of seating outside or indoors. Chose indoors as it was a slightly chilly evening. Very good quality seafood. Portions were very generous.

The traditional Emirati dine. Besides the decor (which make you feel like you are in 🇦🇪), it's same taste as if in Emirates. Dined in Dubai many times in AlFanar I can still feel the warmth (need to mention one name -Monica give this place vibe, smile and good service also there is another lady - good service)and spirit of Emirates. Warmth of Emirates hospitality. Truly recommend

Really great breakfast to start off our weekend in London. Good service too. Never had Emerati food before so it was a revelation. Would definitely recommend and hope to go there again

Utilizamos un Groupon para el desayuno. Tenía Shakshooka con pan paratha encantador. La señora que nos sirvió fue fantástica, muy servicial con sugerencias de menú, nos trajo un poco de café árabe para probar y fue muy amable. El restaurante está decorado con mucho gusto, con hermosas luces e imágenes. Volveremos a probar el excelente menú del mediodía, que creo que era 12. 00.

Four of us went for breakfast and it was a fantastic experience. Between us we tried the shakshuka, paratha bread, the other flatbread with yogurt, the lamb nashef, broad beans, chickpeas and salad. Everything looked and tasted amazing. The portions were very generous and we couldn't believe that the set breakfast menu was such a bargain too. Lovely friendly staff who took time to explain the menu and when we said that we were celebrating a birthday, the waitress went and found us a candle for our cake too! Definitely worth a repeat visit.

Really lovely food, my only complaint would be the “optional” service charge that appears on the bill! I always hate this, if I want to tip I will but I don’t expect it to be added to the bill! Simply because of this I won’t go back!

We had a reasonable meal here but not really special. The restaurant has a nice decor and the waitress was very friendly and helpful. We had an ok mixed appetizer with a samosa, round fish cake and pakora. Then a lamb and rice pilau dish called lamb machboos, the rice was tasty but slightly too cooked with tender lamb and yoghurt. The dessert was a kind of custard called araroot that was very sweet but just tasted floury, not for us.

Looking for a bite to eat be before going off to the Royal Albert Hall many restaurants said no booking just turn up and they would sort us out. This place took a booking, did not complain when I phoned to say we were running half-hour late and served up four nice meals. I forgot about the no alcohol issue but that did not stop us from enjoying the experience. I thought the portions were not very generous but were tasty, prices were high but it is London prices (it's cheaper than Dubai airport). Nice option.

I enjoyed every bite cooked with pure perfection of the set lunch menu.The food was extremely flavourful and a reward for a hungry palate yearning genuine Emarati food.It was the very time I was eager to meet the chef. I regretted immensely not having tried the restraunt previously despite it being conveniently located in my neighbourhood. The waitress and waiter were super pleasant. The ambience with all the antiques is beautiful. Will definitely make it my go to place for me time and invite my friends whom I’m sure will fall in love with it.

Well first the good things Fish Kofta is very nice. The Lamb Maghbous is reasonably good. However ridiculously overpriced. The management and waiters/manager are extremely unprofessional. they try to hush you to leave. Pick up plates even as you are finishing. and Keep asking you if you want to pay bill till you just get up. Happened to me on more than one occasions, as I routinely visit London for business and happened to be in neighbourhood. The place has huge potential however the staff is extremely rude. the prices are ridiculous and once I returned a dish stating its not cooked well. They still charged me for the whole.

Breads, chicken, dips, seafood, dessert, everything comes in generous portions with lovely service as well. Samboosas were crisp. The khabisa dessert was really unusual in a good way: a molasses sweet that wasn't over sweet. Beautiful ambience with a comfortable setting. Our first experience with UAE food, and I'd come back for sure.

I have been to Dubai, so I have an idea of what Emirati food is. The food is delicious and very tasty, perhaps better than the traditional food we had in Dubai! We had the rice and shrimp dish, recommended! Actually, anything seafood based would be great.

Great place with a delicious food and awesome employees. The location is perfect. Really happy to have discovered this place go there with your eyes closed 😍😍😍 Thanks a lot to the staff very parient and attentive

Great staff Great food Very clean Can be busy but you will have space Very well decorated Nice relaxing

After a long and expensive taxi ride we arrived with the kids almost at 12:25 pm. We were seated and menus were given to us by who I assume to be a Moroccan lady . We wanted to order lunch but she refused claiming that...

In the Middle of Kensington, you can find an authentic, rustic-Emarati restaurant that serves affordable, delicious Middle Eastern food. They have amazing Chicken Biryani served with a fresh salad as a side dish, topped with a honey mustard dressing. I definitely recommend the seafood soup...

The restaurant was a very nice surprise in London. The food was a blend of different tastes. Even if you’re not very familiar with emirati cuisine, the staff is very nice and helpfull.

We went for a brunch, horrible and slow service, food was late, didn’t arrive on the same time for everyone, cold tea, we had to cancel the rest of the order and leave for another nearby restaurant

Poor management. This place has everything required for success. However, I noticed that service is slow and it can even be rude at sometimes. Mostly a couple of male supervisors. It is also becoming cheap in some practices like mixing water with yogurt. There is...

Best Emirati food in UK Awesome decoration Best food quality Thanks for Adam for his kindness Very recommended

if you are by Gloucester Road Tube station, definitely would recommend to stop by for a breakfast. Surprisingly welcoming staff and a cozy interior with an old Dubai twist (60's). You can compose your breakfast menu for a very affordable 10£, three courses. Nice and...

Though I'm not someone that usually goes for this type of cuisine it was delicious Emirati food and you get service with a smile thrown in!

I can’t describe how happy I am that the Fanar opened here in London! Finally an Emirati restaurant in London ... tried the riqaq bread and lgemat tastes exactly how it should! But the customer service wasn’t good at all doesn’t reflect the uae hospitality...

We don’t have great deal of experience with Arabic food. The staff were a little hard to engage in getting help on what to eat. The food we have was very tasty.

What a terrible experience... I ordered mejboos laham (lamb with rice) the rice was dry, tasted like it was microwaved, no flavour at all. The meat was really hard and dry, I think it was yesterday's food just reheated. I mean, I felt like the...

Great authentic food and wonderful atmosphere. I ate at the same restaurant in Abu Dhabi and I can’t tell any difference in taste or quality.