Ali Baba in City of London, Westminster

Omm Ali is the best pudding in the world. Service is great. Generally not very crowded. Food is very delicious and good quality.

We went to this restaurant yesterday and really enjoyed it. A little out of the way, but definitely a little gem. We had starters and a main course, the house also served stuffed warm grape leaves and a dessert of baklava and semolina cakes. The owner was very, very nice, explained everything well to us and was extremely generous. Gladly again at any time!

Lovely people, Food is nice but Very Very overpriced for the portions you get - £18 for 3 small lamb cutlets & a basic salad is not acceptable 😞

The food is very delicious, tasty, mouth watering, appetizing, scrumptious, luscious, enjoyable, palatable, delightful 😋😋

What a great find. It's heartening that places like this still exist in an increasingly homogenised city. It's a lovely, family run restaurant offering simple but delicious food at an incredibly reasonable price. Go and support a small, independent restaurant!

We booked for a large group of us to try Egyptian food and my gosh why have we not tried it before- truly gorgeous! Ali Baba feels so homely and family vibes, our hosts made us feel looked after and were so warm and friendly. Every dish was scrumptious and the service was attentive. If I could give more than 5 stars I would!!

Had the absolute best meal here, they couldn't have been more hospitable and went out of their way to support my allergy. The food was delicious, the Fatoush, Baba Ghanouch, Ful and Falafel were all incredible and so fresh. Standout was the Koshary which I've never tried but was just out of this world. Can't recommend this place and the team enough, we felt like family. Thank you!

A very nice experience. I advise anyone coming to London to put it on the table. The food is delicious and clean and the people there are very nice. There is a wonderful Algerian Anas and also a gift from Egypt. The food is a heartfelt and delicious meal and you experience the atmosphere of Egypt while you are in Britain.

Alibaba An authentic Egyptian restaurant, cooked by an Egyptian family consisting of a father and mother. The place is far from Al-Agward Street and close to Ringgit Park. I had dinner there, the shop was empty and quiet. Suitable for lovers of quiet restaurants and suitable for conservative families due to the small number of people, and it is worth the trip Menu in pictures A simple menu that includes the most important popular dishes The employees are kind and respectful. The food is delicious and clearly home cooking for a delicious Egyptian meal 😋. Prices are affordable and cheaper than other Alagaward Road restaurants. Thank you to the honorable sister who received us, served food, and finally took a family photo of our last dinner before we traveled back. It will be on my list of restaurants when I visit London

Tuvimos una comida absolutamente increíble con un servicio maravilloso! La comida era absolutamente brillante! ¡No puedo esperar a volver!

Nice and clean place....looks just ordinary middle eastern food joint... Very expensive to its look and feel....

If you are looking for a calm and spacious setting in which to enjoy some wonderful Egyptian dishes, you won't do better than to choose this restaurant. The hosts are friendly and attentive and the food is really tasty. I chose the Molokhia with lamb, one of many authentic Egyptian dishes offered and was very happy with my choice. I look forward to sampling more of their specialities when next I visit London.

Delicious, we got a variety of grilled meat and hummus and all was really good, some of the best I’ve had. Falafel was lovely as well. Great price, and they do take card!

Honestly, felt so homely. Great price, greater people. Special shoutout to the staff, and the dessert (espcially the Om Ali) !

This place serves authentic Egyptian food that is truly delicious. The staff is friendly and welcoming, making it a great place to dine. I highly recommend it and will definitely be back again.

Food is amazing, dry authentic taste , wonderful staff and very clean place . Totally recommended for egyptian food lovers.

Nice cosy place to have proper tasty authentic family-business Egyptian food restaurant

The food was delicious and the service was great. I'd highly recommend this place particularly if you enjoy Middle Eastern food.

The food was really good, delicious, and got the homemade touch 😋 Place so cosy and has egyptaian vibes Staff are really friendly I enjoyed my time there Ordered fatah, coscous

Authentic Egyptian food was amazing!

Love little restaurant. The food was lovely and fresh. Made to order. We didn’t mind waiting for it. The food was delicious and tasted like Egypt. Miss there. The staff are really friendly. The menu coming in English and Arabic. If you haven’t already tried here then you’re missing out. Highly recommend.

Amazing bamya ( okra ) and vermicelli rice was exactly like my mom’s back in Egypt, definitely try the om ali

Wormest atmosphere. Very good food. Loved it.

Literally every single dish we ordered there were all excellent. For us, the highlight was the Koshari (our favourite Egyptian dish), which was the best we have ever tasted. Really authentic, well cooked food, absolutely delicious, well prepared, good seasoning, fresh, good size portions and good value/taste for money. We had their mixed grill (all the meat were well grilled, well seasoned, nothing too over spiced, so tasty, so juicy, well cooked), not dry, leatherish or charred at all (like what we usually find in other kebab places, high end or not). Their fatoush salad was simply delightful and well balanced. We tried their lamb's liver, so lovely that it is now on our target list for next time, as it pairs so well with their complimentary bowl of mixed pickles (which does not taste oversalted at all). We also got complimentary fresh hot bread and tahini, other than the pickles. Service was fast, friendly and the hosts were just lovely. Even their customers were really friendly and nice (who recommended that we try molokhia next time, which the Kuwaiti gentleman claim is the best ever). Love the atmosphere in this 40+ year old establishment, which is apparently one of the first Egyptian restaurants in London. We even enjoyed their hot mint tea very much. All the tastes in our meal here, food or drink, were just so right, so perfectly balanced. Clean, spacious, relaxed, very pleasantly placed Egyptian touches here and there, the place has a reassuringly chic casual feel, like you are in a well kept secret upper class place. Next few visits, we will try to fit in Om Ali, Molokhia, lentil soup and chicken soup. This is a real good find and long may it last as our go to Egyptian restaurant in London. Highly recommended, probably everything on their menu.

We had the nicest time here, the restaurant has a relaxing vibe and one of the best hosts in London! We felt like we were in someone’s home in the best possible way. The Fattah (lamb with garlic rice and chili) was our favorite alongside the Om Ali and Basbusa for dessert. We also thoroughly enjoyed the cardamom Turkish coffee, a refreshing kick to finish off the meal (which the hosts so kindly offered)! We were recommended by a friend to visit, but no doubt we will recommend it to everyone keen on trying authentic Egyptian cuisine in a cosy setting, and would definitely visit again ourselves.

The eggplant moussaka is incredible, so is the mixed grill, the owners are so lovely, just a brilliant experience.

Had a great experience dining here with my friend. The staff were very kind and helpful. They allowed me to park my folding bike indoors, and they also offered us starters and desert on the house. The space was very clean and the food was super yummy! I've never eaten such a tender lamb! Will definitely come back to eat here again soon~

Best grilled lamb and chicken sandwiches!!

Great find with amazing food and friendly service!

Super good! The chicken kebab is fresh and the chicken is excellent (for £8)! (PS the gentleman is very kind and welcoming)

Very pleasant. The staff is awesome. Served quickly. I recommend.

The best Egyptian restaurant! Every dish we ordered was amazing and beyond delicious 🥰

Soy diabético y me pidieron que usara el baño para aliviarme. Al principio me negaron y miré hacia arriba y hacia abajo con disgusto. Solo cuando me ofrecí a comprar algo (lo cual estaba más que feliz ya que la comida olía increíble) se me permitió. Al regresar al mostrador para comprar algo de comida me dijeron que no tenían nada para "mi gente" y me dijeron que me fuera.

The most authentic Egyptian food in london. Amazing prices and really high quality meat. I have been going here for years and have never had a bad experience.

Horrific lady. Wife is pregnant and asked to use the toilet and offered to buy something. The way she said no to my wife was horrible. Utter lack of humanity and basically told her to go away. Customer Service for you.

Went on the first of July had some salads the okra and the vegetarian stuffed vegetables with rice. My friend and I had diarrhoea after, mine lasted for 5 days and I ate more of the rice stuff. Guessing they have poor hygiene - would not recommend.

Delicious food and quick service!

Super delicious and authentic Egyptian food. Everything tastes homemade and fresh

Great delicious food, amazing friendly staff, strange atmosphere however gets used to it

Good Egyptian food, with some effort to the place and service could be good restaurant

Lovely Halal Egyptian restaurant. I loved the food. Ordered famous Egyptian kushary and Om Ali sweet and both were perfect in taste. The service was nice too.. Also met a lovely lady, mother of the owner, and felt so good to see her sat comfortably looking at his son work who also was taking care of her at the same time. Gave such lovely home-like feeling. Recommended if you are looking for Egyptian/middle eastern food. Nice location as well. About 15 minutes walk from the Lord's Cricket Ground

Authentic tasty Egyptian food, down to earth atmosphere and friendly service, will come again!

Small but cozy place and nice people. The food was delicious. We ordered burger with fries and chicken wings, and I have never tried this kind of burger and chicken wings before

We end our stay in London with this small family restaurant, a stone's throw from our rental...no need to go further: Moussaka, kabsa, kebab...tasty and delicately spiced dishes, in short, simply delicious ! 😋 We recommend without hesitation 😉

My wife grew up in Egypt and to date she says this is the best, most authentic egyptian restaurant she has found in london. The place is clean, the food is tasty, the service is good and the portion sizes are good

The food ranging from the superb molokhia to the famous om ali is delicious. The owners are so lovely and very welcoming, and they are the only restaurant in London that has a complete full menu of authentic Egyptian cuisine! The service is also excellent and efficient, one of the reasons being Ahmed! Highly recommend.

I stumbled on this almost hidden gem, tucked away from the hustle and bustle. On both occasions i've attended its been very quiet, i guess both times were mid afternoon. The walls are graced with beautiful artwork, various pieces depicting ancient Egyptian scenes. The staff, i believe are all family, i've seen 3, perhaps Mother, father and Son, its refreshing to see. Its a quiet little restaurant service a little slower if your in a rush, but good things come to those who wait, so if you have time you will be rewarded in kind. i was greeted with respect and given a table of my choice, other than the food both times i visited were almost exactly the same. The first time i went, about 10 days ago, i had lentil soup, no accompaniments, i declined bread and anything else, i was in the mood for just soup and nothing else, nothing else was forced, sometimes staff have a tendency to over offer additions. The soup was piping hot and the best lentil soup i had encountered in london, i blew it and sipped it slowly until the bowl was clean, you could feel the love and care put into preparing what i would think a generational homemade recipe perhaps passed down and kept in the family. My second visit, my return, i had the Molokhia, also Mulukhia, it is a green soup made from minced Jews/Jute mallow leaves and spinach cooked in broth. it came with a chicken leg in the centre. there is a lamb option also, to be honest i only really wanted the green element the soup but happily ate most of the chicken however i don't eat chicken close to the bone so left some scraps, hopefully it wasn't wasted. this dish blew my mind, it was green and herb, so flavourful, a thick grey sourish texture, packed full of flavour. I like to liken food to a journey and often say good food should sing to you, it should explode with flavour on your palate, It should hmm, each mouthful should be a flavour sensation, a journey, this it did, this it was. I ordered pickles as a side and boy did they add to the journey, bright pink pickled turnip, juicy black olives and succulent green chilis, tepid in heat, they just hit the spot, a little spicy but not to much, perfectly balanced like your kebab shop chilis but of higher quality. A phrase i love, you eat with your eyes first, and this experience didn't disappoint, it stimulated all the senses to full effect. i left both times feeling extreme gratitude, it was like having dinner with the gods, like i had been invited into someones house, their temple, the entire process was an amazing experience, a sensory emersion into Egyptian life, i've spent enormous amounts of time in Egypt, i will say without a shadow of a doubt best Egyptian food i've had in london, best Egyptian experience i've had the pleasure of experiencing in London, Thank you

I tried the Fetta meal. The pan-fried lamb shank was inedible. It was like a shoe leather. All I can say is that i wouldn't wish this food for my worst enemy. This is hands down, the worst meal i have ever had in London. I swear to god this was such a horrible experience that i left my food and refused to eat it. I am so disappointed. When i talked with the staff regarding my experience, they did nothing to fix the situation and just said that people like the dish. Service and atmosphere were great.

The food was so delicious and the restaurant clean & cozy & friendly stuff i tried the cushri & mahshy so delicious

Authentic AND delicious Egyptian food. This place is a hidden gem.

Had a great dinner in this lovely small family-run restaurant! I have been there about 5 times now and always enjoyed the food, conversation with friendly staff, and sometimes fellow restaurant-goers. Highly recommended!

All the food I ordered was simply delicious! No fuzz just good food with a homemade feel to it.

Very authentic and delicious egyptian food! Friendly staff and a nice atmosphere 😍

The location is amazing, the food is very delicious, and the service and reception are excellent. Frankly, I thank all the staff, especially brother Nimet.

The mahshi was amazing. We also tried the fatteh and kabsa. The fatteh was really tasty. The ambience is quite welcoming. It was a bit on the expensive side though.

Just discovered this restaurant. Absolutely fabulous food, amazing value and every dish was delicious. Each dish was authentic and beautifully flavoured. This is going to become a family favourite. Really helpful with allergy advice too. Lovely staff.

Great food and vibe. Real hole in the wall, home cooked, authentic flavours.

Ali Baba is a long time favourite of ours. A few friends have been coming to this friendly restaurant for dinner, at least once a month, for many years. We have never had a bad meal here. Ali Baba is simply the best in London or, for that matter, the best middle eastern food the in the world!

Disgusting food and small portions and overpriced!

مطعم موقعه ممتاز، طلبت من عندهم كشري كان ممتاز ولذيذ سعره كان ١٤ باوند، سأعاود التجربة بطلبات مختلفة.

I’ve been coming to Ali Baba for 30 years and I’ve always had delicious food. I haven’t had better tabouleh, falafel or baba ganoush anywhere else in London

Very kind and attentive service but the food was bland and didn’t seem fresh. The pitta bread was good!

This place is truly outstanding, the homemade food is delicious, the service was friendly and quick and the homely atmosphere was excellent. When it comes to the food, it was terrific, the humous, lentils soup, falafel, rice and desserts were freshly made and were absolutely flavorful. We visited on a misty cold night and as soon as we got in, we felt at home.

Great find super friendly family run place. Lentil soup was excellent

Very friendly and helpful staff. Really good food, tender meats, wholesome sauces. Delicious homemade soft drink. Allergens clearly listed on menu. Helpful for dietary needs. Wouldn't take scottish cash, only drawback.

Subpar food. Terrible ventilation - you will leave with your hair, clothes, coat and even underwear smelling like fried oil, and the smell doesn’t go away the next day. Very slow service and at the end you’re pressured to pay cash or, if paying by card, to pay altogether without splitting the bill.

Cozy place, great service, and FANTASTIC food. The lamb, falafel, and hummus were all amazing!!

أحلى ملوخيه أكلتها في حياتي تبارك الله الأكل لذيذ جدا الخدمه رائعه الجو العام للمكان لطيف جدا ، راح أكرر الزياره بالتأكيد ، يعطيهم العافيه 👍

Very nice little restaurant with a friendly atmosphere

إيش أقول ؟ معروفين بالإحسان اولا أم هبه🤍 رحت ونا تعبانه جدا نزله معويه والحمدلله صحصحت عندها أكل بيت ونظيف♥️♥️♥️

مطعم مصري جميل كبسه ملوخيه محاشي ام علي ❤️

جميل ونظيف جدا .. اكل بيت .. جوانح دجاج 👌🏻👍🏻 مسقعة بشامل 👌🏻👍🏻 متبل 👌🏻👍🏻 شقف لحم 👌🏻👍🏻 واحلى ام علي ممكن تجربوها 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Prior to eating at Ali Baba, I intended to be quite tough with my feedback due to my background and experience with the Egyptian cuisine and rarely finding a proper authentic place outside egypt. However, I was really shook. Really good Egyptian food, specially the cabbage leaves and mombar as starters and the taameya (Egyptian falafel). The grills were super good and the macarona bechamel was very tasty. The service was super warm and friendly and they were playing some classic Om Kalthoum in the background. Highly recommended!

The food was good but I got disappointed when it was time to pay and they said only cash! I had to walk for a while to get to the nearest ATM and for some reason deducted 3,99 pounds as fee! So prepare cash! If you’re going there.

Excellent vegetarian options! Friendly staff :)

Absolutely fantastic restaurant! A great hidden gem in a central location away from the hustle and bustle. Food was excellent and the staff were amazing. Very reasonably priced too. I loved it here, I cannot wait to go back.

Family cooking , very good we leaved in Cairo in Egypt , in a visit in London , we found this restaurant and the food and environment remind us the country . The first feeling when you arrive could be not what you expect , but finally , excellent food , meals , and service . We strongly recommend .

Went for dinner and ordered grape leaves, mixed kebab, pita, meat hummus, baba ganoush, and moussaka. We asked what we were missing and were recommended the tabouleh, which was a perfect suggestion!! Everything was delicious!

I've walked past many times and finally stopped by. I had the chicken pitta sandwich and it was absolutely delicious. I will definitely go again!

Todo fabuloso. Restaurante regentado por una familia de origen egipcio. Gente muy amable y cariñosa. La comida toda casera estaba deliciosa. Los postres de lo mejor.

🌹🌹I recommend this food ..you feel excited for the food and the menu 😋 Egyptian food 😋

Delicious food and run by a family.

Very regular at this restaurant... Reminds me of home ...

We stopped by this place on a lazy afternoon while visiting 221B Baker Street, the home of the famous fictional detective - Sherlock Holmes. I ordered Egyptian style chicken kebabs and they were really cooked to perfection. For anyone in the area visiting the Sherlock Holmes museum, please stop by for a meal here. Really great service and authentic Egyptian food.

This small restaurant is friendly, authentic, good food and affordable. Many vegetarian choices are available. Highly recommended!

Avoid the lamb liver and you should be good. Quite dry and overcooked.

Delicious food, reminds me of the food my aunties make me when I visit home in Egypt 😍😍😍

Très bon accueil, nous avons même eu un serveur qui parlait le français. Le pain était délicieux et les portions des menus sont bien nourrissantes. Dommage que le baba ganhouch ressemblait plus à un hoummous qu’à de la mashed aubergine, je n’y ai pas trouvé le goût de l’aubergine. Nous y retournerons pour goûter les kebabs qui semblaient bons.

A great little find after a walk round regents park. Falafel kebab, chicken kebab and a tabuloh 🥗.. so fresh and tasty. Definatley coming back again. Looks like a family run place.. lovely gem!

Hôtel en lui-même bien ,niveau du repas, pas de choix toujours la même chose . Pas du tout de All exclusive les glaces entre 14 heures et 15 heures. Le goûter entre 16 heures et 17 heures franchement bof, pas recommandé

Really lovely spot, charming staff and delicious food with a very generous BYOB option. Highly recommended for a dining experience

I first went there for Um Ali. Perfect. Also their Maloukhia is very delicious.

Very authentic. Almost always the only people dining here but I’ve been 5 times and it’s amazing every time. Make sure you order the moussaka and the falafel. Everything else is also great, not had a bad dish! Just don’t be put off when you may be the only people there. Can sit outside too!

Amazing, super tasty food. Highly recommended 👌

The food was bland, the falafel.were green but tasteless,no garlic, no cumin,no salt or pepper , the vegetarian bammia ( okra) tastes only of white pepper and no pulses were added,still charged £12. Plain white rice, only white pitta bread, the full beans were also bland and very very little tomatoes , more like a hot humous.. without flavour as well, the menu said mint and lemon cold drink,they only had orange juice,.or canned drinks, .the toilets were clean....we will not go there again, the resturant in desperate need of Gordon Ramsey menu make over....our oyster consolation was that it was healthy...but tasteless, the tabbouleh was the best thing

Nice family run business, very friendly staff and excellent service.

First few times we went the food was Authentic egyptian food made with love. Last time we went in ramadan prebooked but they were rude and the food didnt arrive on time & they missed one dish that never came and they yelled instead of apologizing. Not going there again

Very friendly staff, very delicious food.

Excellent food and service, at a reasonable price. I'll definitely go again.

As part of our eating around the world tour in London, I was looking for an Egyptian restaurant and found this one near Baker Street. Four of us had dinner here and enjoyed the evening. The food was good and authentic. We had a variety of starters and all had the Ali Baba Special, a rice and lamb dish. There was also a limited choice of desserts. Drinks were available but only soft drinks or tea and coffee.