Arabica King's Cross in Camden

We were served by Sophie who was very good and we had an ejoyable meal however we chose the chefs menu for £45 a head, my business associate was allergic to shellfish and we asked if we could change the prawns to a lamb dish and were refused! I ended up having to add an additional lamb dish - no real reason as to why this decision was made.

Good atmosphere, nice restaurant and nice service. Unfortunately the food was mediocre and weirdly terrible portion sizes. You’ll be looking at around £50+ per person for very little actual food. Not normally one to comment on this, but when you are so clearly being ripped off because ‘it’s a vibe’ it doesn’t sit too well. By all means give it a go, but just be aware the quality and quantity are both lacking.

Stumbled across Arabica and very glad we did too. Lovely set up, great ambience and food. Get a seat at the bar and watch them cook in front of you, if you can. Always inspires confidence when you can see the chefs prep in front of your eyes. Friendly staff who genuinely care and want you to enjoy your meal and time there. Really shows they're not part of some larger chain.........yet 😏

I prebooked my table, I had never been there before but I had used thier boxes before. The manager was a fellow geordie which made me feel at home. Infact all the staff were super friendly, Hannah was really lovely and knowledgable about the menu. From her reccomendation I had the baby chicken and the cauliflower. Great reccomendation as it was divine. Leaving just a little room for tasty baklava, I really enjoyed my meal there. I love the location too, not far from KX. Coal drops yard is a vibe and i will deffo be going back there.

Young Ethiopian man that served us was really outstanding with a Terrific Attitude and delivery of service Food was good, but pricey!!!! $134 approximately in US for 2 adults.

I don’t enjoy writing negative reviews, but this one was earned. After a week of truly enjoyable meals all over London, Arabica was a poor dining experience. With the restaurant probably 70% vacant, we nonetheless waited 10 minutes to be seated for our reservation. This was obviously a warning sign of things to come…service was inattentive, bordering on discourteous. Nobody checked on us once during the entirety of our meal, and it took at least 20 minutes for anyone to clear our plates once finished. We tried to pay/leave, but there literally was nobody present. We probably could have walked out of the restaurant and nobody would have noticed…The food was fine 7/10. The service is equivalent to Taco Bell. I expect much more for $130 for two…

Amazing food, brilliant service. We stumbled across the restaurant on a night out and we loved it! Our waitress was absolutely fantastic and when I said I was lactose intolerant she went through every single item on the menu to tell me what I could and couldn’t eat. Unbelievable service and attention. Thank you, we will definitely return

Food was delicious and service was excellent! Slightly overpriced for the portion sizes being small (so would advise to stick to ordering large plates since the small plates will rack up your bill at the end!!!) Overall I really enjoyed the food and atmosphere here:)

Enjoyed starters and mains. Good quality. Pleasant surroundings although we sat outside. They take food Allan’s intolerances very seriously which is good. Good quality Good service But we thought a bit expensive… dishes are not large, more like sharing plates.

Beautifully presented and delicious food all created by such a talented young chef. We were blown away by the food and will definitely come back again. It was really nice because we were celebrating my Mum’s birthday and she really enjoyed her meal.

Sensational, mouthwatering food. Every bite was an explosion of perfectly balanced flavours. Particular standout for me was the Iraki Aubergine. Never had anything like it! Best aubergine I think I’ll ever eat. Also LOVED the Palestinian Poussin and the pistachio sour cocktail. Can’t wait to come back or try the Borough Market location.

Our son chose this restaurant and it is one we will definitely use again. Excellent menu. Service was that really good balance between attentive and unintrusive. We ate a generous vegeatrian meal and with drinks (beers & water) the bill was under £30 a head. Absolutely top notch value and excellent food. Atmosphere is pretty contemporary and the vibe was good

We had the set lunch and it was fine but certainly not memorable although the food was fresh. The ambiance is modern with pleasant staff but this type of Middle Eastern food is served all over London and there is little to single this place out. The bill for 4 was £164 with only 1 small glass of wine. There are better places to eat in Kings Cross.

We love this restaurant and have visited many times. Decided on an impromptu dinner last night because we were up in London and were lucky to secure a booking for two at the counter. When we arrived, Mel - the amazing front of house - found us a table instead which was great as the restaurant was heaving. We had impeccable service from everyone and the food was perfect as always. Mel recommended a couple of new menu items which did not disappoint. Thank you yet again for a fabulous experience. We will be back as soon as we can.

Friendly welcome, nice airy surroundings, relaxed staff Great menu and reasonable prices for all budgets in terms of food. Had a really nice meze mix. The halloumi in black honey was the outstanding dish of our choice of houmous, felafel, babaganoush, kofta. Beer prices a little spicy for the size of serving. 13.5% tip automatically added

Lovely food, well cooked and imaginative dishes. Service was great and helpful. Shame no bread was offered with the dips.

Went for lunch today - hot mezze lazy cooking and extremely poor - cold mezze good - not a good explanation

we had a lunch was great with my family service was high was great.. we will next week come back...

Booked a table at Arabica in Coal Drop Yard for lunch. Only I hadn’t. I booked the wrong branch. Our hostess sorted the problem for me and could not have been more understanding and courteous. Thank you. We very much enjoyed our meze set menu in a relaxed atmosphere. Staff were friendly and efficient. Who could ask for more?

My wife and I went to Arabica recently for brunch. It was close to our church and always wanted to try it. Food is mediterranean focused with lean toward char grilled meats and non being your traditional type of food. Highlights were the hummus and lamb kofte. Cauliflower was also very good. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Good choice for brunch.

Service was very good and atmosphere nice Food was a bit if a let down Bread was but fresh and re heated and served in a bag Halloumi was ok but I have had better Sea bass was bit over cooked and not flakey and soft as I like it Lamb fishes were good Also had veal kebab - a bit tough and did not melt in our mouths like the lamb Also drinks are only small glasses we have pils beers and came in small tumbler - I asked the waitress if this was a taster ? For the price not impressed.

Excellent set lunch! We shared 6 dishes all delicious and beautifully presented. Friendly professional staff. Great location near Coal Drop Yard and the Lightroom (currently superb David Hockney exhibition).

Stumbled upon this gem of a place while looking for a place to eat on a Friday evening without booking. A blend of European and Lebanese and Arabic cuisine. A great place for some hummus and kebabs with a twist. The pita bread is brilliant and so is the chicken and veal.

Having been here before, and enjoyed it, my friend and I booked a table for a girls catch up. Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond our control we needed to move our booking to the following week. So the night before (and as soon as we could) we contacted the restaurant with our request. Shouldn’t be a problem we thought, after all we aren’t cancelling, merely moving our booking. This was 17 hours before our booking. We were told that we couldn’t move the booking without paying a £20 per head fee because it was less than 24 hours before our booking. We were surprised, as our booking was for lunchtime on a Saturday, a very busy time, particularly in the Kings Cross area where there are usually queues to get into restaurants. Bemused, we took the decision to re-jig everything and go, rather than spend £40 and have nothing. I now understand why they have such a draconian policy. The food was underwhelming with over cooked cauliflower, the lamb kibbeh turned up as a lonely item sat on a plate with no garnish, sauce or even an attempt to make it look, let alone taste appealing, and an expensive Baba ghanoush where any bread was a paid ‘optional extra.’ The redeeming feature was the falafel, but presented with a bill for 3 plates, some olives and 2 small glassses of inexpensive wine for £80, we will not be returning. Maybe it was the ridiculous fee for trying to move the booking that started the bitter taste in our mouths, but the lack lustre food didn’t help. I understand that restaurants suffer from no shows with bookings, but maybe their reputation for disappointing food is spreading, such that they can’t get people in the door when other restaurants in the area have queues ten or more deep. Maybe this is why they charge such an exorbitant fee to move a booking? Whatever it is, do yourself a favour and give this place a miss. There are plenty of other restaurants in the area that can rely on their good food to fill their seats.

This place has a nice vibe and friendly waiting staff. However, portions are small for the price (£16-17 for two skewers of chicken/lamb with no sides, and £7.50 for baklava selection consisting of 4 tiny pieces). We had to buy some snacks a few hours after our dinner because we were hungry again. Having said that… the cocktails were exquisite! We loved the pomegranate margarita, sour cherry negroni and Turkish coffee martini. All things considered, we’d come back here for drinks but probably not for a full meal.

We love Middle Eastern cuisine and it was a joy to discover so many new tastes. The food was all freshly cooked and was delivered as it was ready, which seemed to work out very well. The restaurant was busy yet the staff were super-efficient and friendly too. We were lucky to sit by the bar as we could see the proffesionalism of their bartender,Dylan, and his bar manager, Matuçe, who is the creator of most their cocktails in the house. We tried his pistaccio Pisco Sour and loved it! Would had continued with his whole list if we didn't have to drive back. Matuçe was also very happy to talk more about his creations and favorites. It was an insight of his ideas and thoughts . We shall look forward to returning, Just wish they were local to me!

Everything about Arabica was wonderful. The mezze starters and fresh Persian bread to start - amazing and delicious. We shared a main course accompanied by two vegetable sides which was plenty for two- the cauliflower is one of the nicest things I have ever tasted. I could have eaten just that and been happy. The Lebanese white wine was lovely as was the Turkish coffee martini! I can't wait to visit again and try more dishes. Plenty of options for gluten free, clearly marked on the menu. Staff were helpful, attentive and recommended dishes.

Obviously food was incredible - all the veggie dishes were utterly sublime but a very special shout out to the staff who were so friendly, knowledgeable and gracious. It was a very rare treat and clearly a healthy culture in the restaurant. Thank you for a great lunch today

Delicious food! Definitely recommend if you are looking for somewhere nice but casual to take friends. Highly recommend sharing all the picky bits and ordering the margaritas!

Had a lunch with friends today at Arabica’s King’s Cross location (make an effort to locate it, even though it’s a little way from the mainstream Coaldrop Yard complex) The food was delicious, served quickly by friendly waiters, very greasy-tasting & flavoursome Prices v reasonable too A great venue for delicious Turkish meze

Arabica was a fantastic restaurant. Our waiter Bart was really attentive. Great food and wine - would definitely return.

A good choice of interesting dishes on the menu. Everything we ordered looked and tasted great. Portions were of a good size as well. We were sat at the bar and could see them making certain dishes - a lot of ingredients/items were pre-packaged, for...

Food was delicious, interesting and amazing flavours. Definitely a big hit. Good service. The only major thing to improve is loud thumpy music ..the waiter said they get lots of complaints but can't change it

The ambiance and service was good but unfortunately the food was between mediocre to bad. Definitely NOT value for money so can’t understand the positive reviews. Shame as their website looked so promising.

Was expecting more from this place but the food was incredibly mediocre. Nice but nothing special and overpriced for what it was. Lovely setting and attentive staff though, just food let it down

We re-visited Arabica in Kings Cross during our recent trip to London, as we really liked the food and atmosphere last time. We were group of five and we ordered a wide selection of plates to share. The food and drinks arrived very quickly and...

A lovely restaurant near kings drop with a great selection of Middle Eastern food that is good value for money. The staff were polite and friendly with great service and the cocktails sampled were also great (old fashioned) overall impressed and looking forward to returning....

This restaurant has a very limited menu firstly. We waited 50 minutes for our food to arrive! The chicken was JUST about cooked and I found plenty of blood in the chicken. When I complained, I was told it was due to it being “thigh”...

Great food, ambience and reasonably priced. Service was a bit slow i think they were under staffed last night. However food was deliclious.

Me and my friend would definitely recommend to stop by at this place for a dinner and cocktails if you like Lebanese -Mediterranean kitchen and especially if you are up to try something new as we did . Staff was very friendly right from the...

We have booked our table at Arabica restaurant in Kings Cross on Sunday afternoon and we have enjoyed our meal very much. We were group of five people (three adults and two kids) and our experience was absolutely amazing! We were looked after really well,...

Very good for a date night. The ambiance and vibe was great. We had bar seats which was great and we watched the chefs slogging away. The food was very good. It didn't blow my mind excellent but everything was very good. The pistachio chicken...

Decent place on King's Cross to get middle eastern cuisine. Service was especially good given we were a large group of 15.

Went to this restaurant with a good friend. It is a bit tucked away and so was quiet. The service is friendly and attentive and the atmosphere relaxed. Nice spacious interior and wonderful food. Loved the lamb and the great mezze. Turkish coffee great also....

Unexpectedly quiet for a Friday lunchtime not far before Christmas. Covid Omicron probably had a lot to do with it, but there was still a pleasant ambience generated by the table plan and the open kitchen area. Perhaps the service was a little too keen,...

Been to both locations and the food is just fabulous for a decent price. Can highly recommend the Winter Manoush which was totally delicious. What made this meal even better was the fantastic waitress called Leyannah (hope I spelt it right) Definitely recommend Arabica anytime!

The outstanding feature of our visit were the people, but the food was really good as well. I needed to change a late booking for two people to four, which is a challenge around Kings Cross on a Friday. The manager went out of his...

Staying in Kings Cross overnight to catch an early Eurostar we had booked this Lebanese restaurant. It was to be my first Lebanese meal, we were made welcome and shown to our table, very friendly lady waitress. We chose our meals which were excellent very...

We were going to the Everyman cinema around the corner and wanted to briefly check with the restaurant if we could have a nice table for a romantic evening out. It was 4pm and the large restaurant, not surprisingly, was completely empty at that time....

We ate at the counter and the waitress was really rude and came up to us ever 15 mins trying to get us to order more drinks. This was when we we were still eating. Really off putting. She also stood so close which was...

We sat outside for a family meal on an evening that wasn't so warm. No worries, effective patio heaters kept us comfortable. The food was fresh, simple and tasty - fluffy hot flat bread, excellent hummus and baba ganoush - and halloumi with water melon...

Amazing meal. Every single dish was fantastic but the baba ghanoush was the absolute highlight. Highly recommend.

Really good food at a really reasonable price. Great service, a little too quick as it was a lovely atmosphere to stay longer! Lovely restaurant with outdoor seating too. Will definitely be back

We loved our meal at Arabica last night. The restaurant was an accidental find and we had three courses. I particularly loved the pistachio cocktail and baba ganoush. Lovely service and great food!

I had eaten in Arabica at Borough Market a few times, admittedly a while ago now, and was really excited about eating here - the first place after the relaxation of the COVID rules. There were four of us, so we decided to go for...

I turned up at 4.30 p.m. to be advised that the only menu was 2 persons minimum. I feel less sorry for hospitality as I walked away from an empty restaurant. Should have just told me to **** ***.

Tasty, interesting food. Meat a bit uninspiring but other dishes excellent. Service poor and very overpriced so not sure I will return but had a nice evening nonetheless.

One of the worst dining experience I have had. They managed to get some of the orders wrong, when it did arrive some dishes were cold, also food tasted awful.

Went for my sister's birthday and it was such a lovely evening. The staff couldn't be more accommodating or friendly, even bringing out a little surprise at the end. The food was really good. Often small plates can be stingy on portions but these were...

Loved it despite COVID restrictions (which were not at all onerous). All dishes were delicious. Crudités elevated to a dish on their own with spices and a flavour I can’t even name. No wrong choices on our menu. Praying for a mild winter so we...

If you’re looking for a COVID safe restaurant with well-spaced outdoor tables with good heaters and tasty food, look no further! You’ll still probably need a thick coat though! The restaurant is hidden away at the back of the Granary Square development. It’s based on...

Tasty food, but overpriced and bad service. We specifically asked for the food to come in stages yet it all arrived at once. We were repeatedly asked to leave our table before we had finished our wine to make room for the next guests. Rather...

Absolutely delicious food. Friendly service and excellent attention to cleanliness in light of Covid-19. Thank you. We will be back.

Visited on a Saturday for dinner and dined in the outdoor area. Temperature taken before we were seated and masks are required to visit the restroom. Hand sanitizer available and use encouraged. The food was awesome. Hummus, fava, taramasalata and tzaziki were excellent and the...

My partner and I went for dinner at Arabica last night and the quality of the food and service was exceptional! The food and drinks were delicious and the staff were incredibly friendly, attentive and helpful. I would definitely go back and confidently recommend to...

Wehad a lovely meal here,family celebration. I am gluten free and was wondering how it would be. Need not of worried at all. Staff were very attentive and the food for all of us was amazing. I can't wait to return. Would say it's 5...

Our waiter, Konrad, enhanced our eating experience. The food was great, but he sent it over the edge he knew the menu and cared about our experience. I will be telling my fellow londoners about our experience at the KX location.

Fabulous food. Welcoming staff & attentive service. Authentic & delicious & would definitely recommend a visit

Had dinner here. Excellent options, especially loved the fava, laventine fish(think that's what its called) and the lamb pizza - well worth ordering. The atmosphere was great, sophisticated but yet relaxed. Great place for casual or ocassion meals.

Was invited there for a birthday dinner and as one of the guests. Was surprised that the food was delicious and fresh. The veggie options given were good. The starters were definitely plentiful and filling. Presentation beautiful and service was good. Friendly and attentive staff....

Went as a family of five. Food was delicious. Excellent Humus and Labneh. Squid and Lamb were excellent. Loved the fava and flatbreads. Service was friendly and efficient. Will be back.

Good food and service, service was quick when we were there which worked for us given I only had an hour for lunch! It was a shame it was not very busy as I feel that would have added to the atmosphere. I will definitely...

Service was a bit slow, food was okay. Couldn't really recommend a dish. White wine wasnt great either, we tried 3 different types. It didnt feel worth the money.

Food was amazing. Environment was great. The drinks were on point. Everything was to die for. Lisa the server was unbelievably helpful if you could request to have her as your server your experience will be so much better. She helped us picked the best...

We had an amazing and very fulfilling dinner at Arabica. All the food was delicious, keeping all of the traditional flavors but with a culinary twist. Cocktails were also very delicious, and the baklava was to die for. On top of that, our server, Lisa,...

They use latex gloves, they refuse to use latex free, The food is mediocre. Style over substance. Go to Comptior de Lebanese if you want to get fed delicious food.

First time we had been here and liked it a lit. Service is really very good, plenty of staff on and very on the ball. Food is good, choice of going down the Mezes or main course route. If you have the main courses then,...

We live on the KC Estate so we eat out here a lot. Arabica has very quickly become a favourite. It is consistently good; fresh, innovative dishes which are healthy with good choices for vegetarians and vegans, and also fabulous fish and steaks. Sit at...

I expected more for my money. Liked the hummus and all the veggie dishes (house salad, rice and lentils and cauliflower) but not so impressed by the squid and the lamb (very fatty and hardly anything to eat). Good atmosphere, average service.

The restaurant is very elegant and cozy. Service is friendly but a tad condescending (don’t tell your guests to change their order because they have too many carbs - we might just know what we are ordering). I really wish the food had been better....

Our table was not ready when we arrived while we had booked and we had to wait for 10 minutes. When I suggested they could give us another table they refused... Service was pushy (they told us to order 3 dishes each while 1 was...

A miserable Monday afternoon was saved by a visit to Arabica. I love this cuisine and Arabica does it very well. The flatbreads, dips and chicken wings are great. The mocktails are very adult. Definitely worth a return visit. The fact that an outlet of...

It was one of those London day's, wet and miserable, finding this place and once inside, dispelled the gloom outside. Confronted with the happy greeting received, he couldn't really find a space, it was full this lunchtime, and we were unbooked walk in's, never the...

Earlier in the year I ate at Arabica in Borough Market. The food was exquisite and well presented.. a little expensive for small amounts of food but when it tastes so good (as it did) it is worth paying. I have to say that Arabica...

We used to go to Arabica in Borough Market but stopped going as it's cramped and uncomfortable to sit in and the food arrives too quickly, it's very rushed. Arabica Kings Cross is completely different, it's comfortable and far more relaxing to sit in and...

First time, staff was very helpful, recommended some dishes, overall it was average, they didn’t think we ordered enough but we actually had just enough

We had just a fabulous experience at Arabica Kings Cross, from start to finish we were made to feel looked after and happy at all times! Amazing variety of delicious food, my particular faves being the chicken and pistachio skewers, all the lovely dips, the...

Wonderful addition to the fantastic range of eating options in Kings Cross / Granary Square. We happened across Arabica one rainy Saturday lunchtime and were quickly seated at the counter (which we love - getting to see all the good being prepared.) Service was friendly...

We were meeting friends for Sunday lunch, couldn't get into my first choice so looking at reviews this came up and read well. This is round the corner of Coals drop yard (not far) by the everyman cinema. It was quite busy and noisy when...

Booked via opentable - a table for 6 on a Thursday eve. Booking confirmed. Next day open table calls to say they made an error and the place has no space. They tried to find a location but nothing was similar. Finally the restaurant called...

What a fantastic addition to the Kings Cross area. I am delighted that my trains come direct into Kings Cross so I shall have plenty of visits. I had a late Sunday lunch here with friends. We ordered plenty of dishes to try and not...

Hidden away near the Everyman cinema and Coal Drops Yard is this convivial restaurant. One will soon be able to sit outside with a view of the recently-created Lewis Cubitt Park.Work is still in progress. The food is wonderful. Labour-intesively created, but worth every penny....

The food is really nice and I was pleased that there were enough veggie options for me to stuff myself along my friends. Fava was just amazing, peppers, potatoes you name it. We finished with Turkish coffee and my friends enjoyed the amazing pistachio dessert....

This newly opened branch of Arabica has just completed its soft launch phase during which it was a lot busier than it is now. The chicken wings are lovely and the hummus, though on the pricey side, is also lovely. The batata harra go down...