Bar Meze in St Albans

It was a wonderful impromptu night out. The food was excellent as was the service, we had not booked a table (although I do recommend doing so as it was busy) but we received a wonderful welcome. The swordfish and sea bass were both grilled to perfection, washed down with a crisp glass of Prosecco, the whole evening was a delight and with such reasonable prices for the quality of food and service we will be back very soon.!

Prices are extremely high. Quality was okay but portions and prices have a massive gap.

Food was horrible, no flavour at all. There was a mandatory service charge and they didn’t even bother to give us salt and when we asked for ketchup they gave us one pot of ketchup between 4 people? The portion was tiny as well. Will never come back

This was great experience. A lovely family owned restaurant with a superb menu and the freshest seafood. We went in wanting prawns - they'd had a very busy night previously and had sold out. We were persuaded to try the swordfish kebabs that dad and daughter assured us were the best we'd get anywhere, and nothing like the stuff we'd had in the past. And oh boy they were right! Absolutely juicy and tasty - we ordered extra! Everything else we had was also excellent - sardines, red peppers, potatoes and warm pitta bread. We can't praise this place highly enough.

Highly recommend! Great food and fantastic service!!!

We chose Bar Meze as we’ve been before for a meal to celebrate a family occasion so went for lunch to celebrate another! Sadly we were the only ones (3) there today so we had to create all the ambiance. We ordered a number of dishes but were disappointed that the quantities served were small to say the least. We just had sparkling water and a beer between us. I was therefore shocked at the amount the bill came to for the small amount of food that we had been provided with even if what we had was up to standard. Perhaps that’s why we were the only ones there…..

Service and welcome were wonderful. We had the full Greek meal and the only disappointment was the last course of lamb which was tough. The restaurant is definitely worth future visits. Service, welcome and food still very good.

My best friend and his wife held their wedding blessing and reception here and everything about this place was amazing. The food was delicious, the staff were excellent, the ambience and decor was lovely and Fouad, the owner, went out of his way to be helpful and meet the couples requests. A number of us have said we will be back to eat again, as it was just fab. A big thank you to Fouad and all his staff for making the day amazing. Kind regards Richard

Easily the most delicious Greek restaurant I've eaten in. The meat was cooked to perfection. The mushroom dish was sublime. The cheesecake melted in the mouth. The staff were really friendly. The atmosphere was great. Can't wait to go back.

We have been eating here for years! Had a wonderful lunch today and the staff were friendly, attentive and efficient. My children always love it here. The food is fresh, delicious, great wine....one of the best in St Albans!

Another splendid lunch at Bar Meze St Albans. New baked lamb in baked pitta and hummus dish. And, the usual Pharaoh's Special. Usual great service and atmosphere. Never disappoints .

Another great meal. Everything fresh and tasty. The sea bream was perfect. They now have a couple of vegan options - the moussaka was delicious. You might have to ask because I don’t think it is on the menu yet. Fouad was charming, helpful and professional as always.

Very good food with lovely service and owner. The super meze had everything you could want with lamb, chicken, and swordfish, making a perfect evening out

A restaurant that we regularly visit. Always made to feel welcome. Mezes and such dishes as the tuna..worth checking out

Fabulous evening. It was a Saturday night and the place was packed but the service was great, the set menu was tasty. The hosts interacted with our party in a fun but professional manner. We were the last group to leave. Will definitely go again.

The host was brilliant and very welcoming. Food is very good and service excellent. We went in a very busy Saturday night, but no complaints as the service was quick and all the staff were friendly and wonderful.

Fantastic food, great menu and Fred is a wonderful host! Each dish was perfectly cooked and delicious. Beautiful restaurant, will definitely be returning soon!

Once again, Bar Meze proved a great venue for our friend’s birthday do … the place was heaving, but our party was looked after with friendly, efficient service. We had the set menu, which was delicious … as it has been every time we have come. Once the evening started to thin out a bit, they cleared some tables and gave us room for a bit of dancing. All in all, a great evening - thanks again 😃

We visited for a late lunch after a day out in St Albans and we felt so welcome. Fred was an amazing host. The food was absolutely delicious. The prawns and sardines were divine!! We will definitely be returning and bringing our friends and family 10/10 👍

We visited here after reading previous reviews. It was really close to the Travelodge we were staying in. The swordfish and sardines were fabulous. We wish we lived nearer as this would be a place we’d return to frequently.

We always have the best time at this restaurant. The food, atmosphere and service are second to none in St Albans - we’ve lived here 12 years. Can’t recommend highly enough!

Really lovely restaurant food even better. We enjoyed fresh sea bass, tuna,and chicken tikka. Wine was chilled and staff very helpful.

We had a fabulous lunch today. Excellent service and amazing food. The waiters were so friendly and entertained the children in the group. The food was delicious and plentiful, we really enjoyed all of it. Will definitely be returning.

This Greek restaurant is tucked away just behind the main street in the centre of town. It has a spacious warm pleasant interior. We had a selection of dishes, all of which were good, accompanied by a good bottle of Greek wine.

We had a fabulous lunch today. Excellent service and amazing food. The waiters were so friendly and entertained the children in the group. The food was delicious and plentiful, we really enjoyed all of it. Will definitely be returning.

A wonderful evening of delicious food and excellent service. The restaurant had a warm and welcoming atmosphere and was a perfect setting for a Saturday night dinner for my wife and l. We have to give a shout out to Fouad, the owner, who made us feel we were getting the VIP treatment thought out the evening..

- Excellent food - Even better service - Love the atmosphere Perfect place for any special occasion or a date night. I haven't found this type of food anywhere else to the same quality and price. As someone who has tried pretty much everything on...

Once again the special Meze lived up to it's name.

Great food, very tasty, great staff

The best meze in st albans we had set menue yesterday it was lovely tastey and great service from saed he so funy with my kids Well definitely come back

Friendly staff, homely atmosphere and great food. What more could you ask for?

Very disappointed ordered takeaway the lamb was raw not cooked properly and smells badly, garlic bread was burned 😫 chips taste overcooked dry very disappointed didn't expect that..the food not fresh at all only tzakiki and beperia kokkina worth it!

Can’t say thank you enough to the staff at this restaurant. We’ve held our company party here for 2 years now and they have made us feel so welcome every time. Thank you for being so brilliant. Kind regards. SAADI GYMNASTICS LTD.

I am unsure whether we had an outlier experience. The staff appeared disinterested in us (despite being the only table present). We ordered the set Meze for four and the majority of the portions were small and overcooked. The only saving grace was the swordfish which was delicious. However with the competition in St Albans Bar Meze might need to step up their game.

Ate here today with husband. Service was great and staff were so lovely but 1 hour after eating here, I couldn't stop going toilet, throwing up, and really bad tummy cramps...I did think the lamb tasted a bit strange but I thought it might have just been the spices... Husband is in the same condition It's a shame, £129 has gone down the drain...litterely

I cannot stress how respectful & lovely this business is, from service to the best hospitality skills. I came for seafood with my partner l, and we was treated like royalty our entire stay. Highly rated.

Lovely birthday lunch. It is my third time here and the food was beautiful again. The food is fresh and delicious (I recommend the sea bass), staff are welcoming, good atmosphere for an occasion, and they even kindly opened the restaurant Monday afternoon to accommodate us, even though they are usually closed!! Thank you Bar Meze 😊

My partner & I went to Bar Meze this evening, we truly cannot recommend enough ! We shared the mixed grill, swordfish, the Egyptian pastry and we were given the most incredible garlic bread and dip by the chef on the house ! You could...

12 of us booked Friday evening. The food was very tasty, especially the home-made Taramasalata!. Waiting staff were cheerful and friendly. I t's a cosy venue and the evening was topped off with music and dancing. We had a great night! Thank you! Badders xx

Great selection of dishes , Greek/ Turkish , all the favorites on offer. The fixed price menu is good value and the venue clean and attractive . Staff are attentive and friendly. We have met there several times over the years and it’s always a...

Over booked insufficient seats for our guests poor service and food missing from our orders number guests actually placed on the corners of dining tables

Girls night party, music, dancing very reasonably priced drinks. Excellent food and plenty of it. Lovely staff excellent service.

Superb food!! Absolutely beautifully fresh, so tasty, and the service was impressive! I called for a last minute table reservation and was very happy to be able to visit. The owner of Bar Meze was attentive and couldn’t have been more helpful. We will definitely be revisiting, and will make plans to visit soon. Vicki & Rob

Celebrating daughters 40th first time eating here made to feel welcome very friendly staff food was delicious great menu will definitely recommend and visit again Thank you Bar Meze for a great evening celebration

I just asked my son how we should describe this place and he said “The best”. He’s right. Doesn’t matter if it’s a night with a close friend, a relaxed family bite or a special celebration, it just fits. Warm welcome from a fabulous host,...

Visiting family always have an evening here at the top of their list. It never disappoints. Usual great food, service and atmosphrre in this full restaurant. Always best to book.

Very tasty food and great service. Hot recommended

We have been returning to this beautiful restaurant for over 10 years. I feel that it has a really positive atmosphere which is great for all occasions. We visited as a couple this time, but have been many times with family and groups of friends....

We have been returning to this beautiful restaurant for over 10 years. Always a warm and friendly welcome. Excellent service, even when it's very busy you are made to feel special. We love the choice on the menu (I'm vegetarian, my husband is not) it's good value and the food is always amazing. We often recommend Bar Meze and it would be my first choice when meeting up with friends : x

Best food I had in St Albans came recommended it more 12/10 We weren't sure what to get the boss just sent us out a mix and it was perfection

Great value for money -meze for two £25 per head and plentiful! Flavoursome Greek cuisine Great personal service, nice setting good location central St Albans with good parking nearby

Can’t believe we’ve only been here three times - this is fantastic! From the friendly greeting at the door to the amazing food this is well worth a visit. Portion sizes just right and the quality of the food is excellent, especially the Egyptian pastry....

We had a great experience at this restaurant, food was lovely and we were looked after really well by Fauhad. Would definitely visit again!

Been coming here for 16 years and food and service is consistently perfect. I cannot understand why anyone would give less than 5 star review.

Shared our wedding anniversary with friends and family. Just lovely afternoon fabulous food

Great food and service tonight 😀

Absolutely wonderful evening, with high quality food and great hospitality. Highly recommend the swordfish!, but the whole meal was lovely.

This was our second visit here and we were not disappointed. The food was excellent and great service from the staff. We will definitely visit again when we are in the area.

Best place in St Albans for Calamari and Taramasalata! Their Baklava is amazing too

Fabulous food and service! We had the special meze after being recommended and it did not disappoint! The staff were brilliant and very tentative. We will definitely be back 😊

The meze is delicious and portions are pretty generous. They always have quite a few staff on who are attentive and fast but not overbearing. What's more impressive is they recognise their customers after only a couple of visits and even if they haven't been...

Very brusk service. We were a party of two and got the feeling they wanted to deal with us quickly before some bigger groups arrived. I think we were right, but the brusk service continued even once the big parties had been dealt with. We...

Amazing food and advice on what to get on the menu, service was quick and very polite

Spectacular place to eat.. food is incredible for the low prices … great service great team… 5* definitely be my regular from now on … very lovely waitress

This place is spectacular, the food was just incredible, we didn’t have to wait long at all, the service was amazing the waitress was so sweet and helpful at all times, the food is always delicious and 5* for the prices.. definitely recommend..will be my...

What a great place. Lovely friendly staff. Lovely food. The owner is really nice too. This place is a must visit

Amazing place, the atmosphere was great and the staff were extremely nice. I’ve tried the 4 courses set menu and it was exquisite, specially the sword fish and the kofta. Definitely will go again.

Myself and my husband visited this restaurant today for the first time, we was very impressed with the service and food quality , (Saed) was very polite and recommended the dish we had which tasted amazing.(swordfish, rice and salad) Would definitely recommend this restaurant and...

This was a very boring experience, felt like a production line, really poor service, and small plates of expensive food. The wine tasted cheap too. There are far better places to go.

I had my birthday dinner at Bar Meze, could not recommend it enough the food was absolutely amazing from the party set menu. All the staff were so lovely we had 20 people so it was a large group to organise but it was the...

Wow! What a fantastic place - the owner fouad the owner ordered for us and we enjoyed everything… fabulous food fabulous service a real 5 star experience

We were given a very warm welcome by our host and waiter. The food was very good, the dirty halloumi fries were amazing. The staff were extremely friendly and attentive, food is very tasty and prices are reasonable, especlially the platter or set menu. The...

This place never disappoints. Always great service and atmosphere. Always best to book. It's also great for a quick or leisurely lunch.

Another wonderful evening in this quality establishment. It was full on a miserable, rainy evening, so the usual great buzzy atmosphere. The food was as delicious as ever, had to take some swordfish home for lunch the next day. Always a great welcome from Fouad...

Amazing food, friendly staff... overall, it was a great experience.. thank you Bar Meze

We had a very enjoyable, sunny Saturday lunch. Great host, good service, superb food in a lovely spot in St Albans. Well worth the visit!

This restaurant was super amazing, really kind staff who would give good recommendations and were quick with refreshing your drinks and giving us warm bread! The food was delightful and good portion size, the desert was delicious I recommend the baklava!

Met my son and his girlfriend for Thursday evening dinner. Greeted by friendly staff who helped us choose the perfect menu. Food came very quickly and didn’t disappoint. Absolutely superb food and service. Will definitely be returning.

The staff is super nice. The food is good too.

We chose Bar Meze for lunch when we visited St Albans for old times' sake. Great food, friendly and welcoming service, and could only have been improved if we hadn't been driving and could have enjoyed a bottle of wine with our meal. Thoroughly recommended.

Worst experience. Staff claimed kitchen could cater to allergy’s, intolerances and celiac however were severely wrong and led me and another member of my group being sick for two weeks after the meal. Staff were generally rude and didn’t give much attention to any of...

Fantastic little spot….. food was plentiful , fresh and delicious 😋 sharing platters were great, stuffed peppers and salads to die for.. service was great! Will be back and would definitely recommend

Great place good food and thoughtful service - thoroughly recommended.

Exceptional food, best in st Alban's

We attended a wedding ceremony and the bride and groom picked Bar Meze as the revenue. It was - fantastic. The food, the staff and the service were simply magnificent. Would highly recommend!

We arrived and ordered, first course arrived very quick not even half way through next course arrived which was cold and meat raw, no apologies or asked if meal was ok then again next course arrived before that one complete. Upon using the toilets they were filthy, urine all over floor and diry toilet roll up the stairs . A nice evening was very rushed drinks expensive and extra service charges added. Food was basic. Over all it was not wotleth the money and I was hugely disappointed.

Friendly welcome with recommendations from the menu. Ideal sharing menu All the expected Greek dishes plus other Mediterranean delights. We will return!

The best purely the best. The food was absolutely amazing. Staff are very interactive and friendly

Lovely food and great service thank you

Lovely food, the prawns were very nice and chips were well seasoned. The kids were well tended to. Happy/chilled atmosphere. Great staff. Thank you.

Perfect. Top class service and food. Best Greek food I've had. Edit: I keep coming back. These guys know how to run a restaurant.

Incredible food and service! Would highly recommend! Amazing with the kids and with the service, always kept our drink full and reasonably price. Will definitely be returning

A group of 6 of us went here after seeing the good reviews. Food was nice, good portion sizes on some things, but small on others for the price, chicken shashlik was rather expensive and I would have expected sides included for that price. We...

My family and I had a lovely mezze. It was so tasty and definitely worth the money. The staff were friendly and attentive and helpful. I would definitely recommend a visit. I will be back

Amazing place. Food was incredible. Will definitely be returning.

We visit this restaurant regularly and it never disappoints. Fresh beautifully cooked food. Staff very helpful and friendly especially Sayeed and Fuad. Swift efficient service. Have never had poor food or a poor experience in this restaurant. Delightful setting.

Went here for dinner last week and wished we hadn’t. The food is unbelievably awful. The spanakopita was burnt, the calamari was like rubber and the Greek salad had been made so far in advance that the tomatoes were mushy and the cucumber floppy. Had to return most plates barely touched. One of the staff asked us how the good was and when we responded that we weren’t pleased with it his response was ‘oh okay’ and he walked off. Completely overpriced too, especially considering the poor quality. Shockingly bad! They also had the cheek to add a non-discretionary service charge.

Visited here 2 nights ago and the food and service was amazing. We had the swordfish & chicken with rice and chips and everything was so pleasant. Would definitely come again, everyone was very friendly - thanks Bar Meze !

Party of 7 of us received a great service, food was gorgeous and reasonably priced. Will definitely eat there again.

Had dinner here last night. Definitely a place to return too! Food was great, had amazing flavours, and when I asked for something chilli, they came back with a great home made sauce. Service was great and efficient.