CERU Eastern Mediterranean Restaurant Queensway in City of London, Westminster

The meal was excellent! There are many vegetarian options. The homemade lemonade is highly recommended. In addition, the staff is extremely courteous and friendly. Definitely worth a visit!

Not much choice for a normal eater.

oh yes it was really delicious food, friendly staff and really great ambience! Maybe we'll see each other in Fuschl!

Great place for dinner, friendly staff and fantastic atmosphere.

Almost everything gluten free, suitable for coeliacs. They serve small plates for £8 to £20 which are good, but not amazing. Drinks at average prices. Service is cold, on the edge of rude, that made our experience less enjoyable. I personally wouldn't go back.

Superbly cooked food, flavoursome, creative without being over the top .. still has a home-cooked vibe to the dishes on offer. Very comforting food . Service was uneven , the 4 of us got our mains at very different times, A quiet Sunday, you'd think the kitchen wouldn't be under pressure, right?

Very friendly and attentive service. Very good food.

It’s exceptional. Best food on the street. Staff are amazing. My baby loved it!

Flavourful mezze plates with a range of options suiting varied tastes and dietary requirements - restaurant reccomendation of three per person to share added up to a good amount of food. When we came for lunch on a weekday it was nice and quiet, but staff remained attentive. Nice atmosphere, uncluttered but decorative aesthetic and palatial loos

Amazing food, and most of it is gluten free so they catered really well to me as a celiac :) Highly recommend the apple salad and lamb shoulder, as well as the aubergines!

I had pita bread, humous, lamb shoulder, spiced roast potatoes and for dessert the bird’s nest, everything was m delicious. The portions were small (tapas style) but super tasty. Service was excellent and very cosy/pleasant atmosphere. Loved everything!

Once again, this restaurant outdoes itself. The service is impeccable, attention to detail superb and the burst of different flavours send you home on a high. Thank you Patricia.

Food was good. Service was great. Lovely atmosphère.

Was really tasty and clean! Wish you good luck!

Food was quite good (esp. dips), but IMO a bit overpriced and quite understaffed.

Great lunch with family. Fantastic service and well priced tasty food. Highly recommend.

Friendly relaxed service and really interesting menu. Everything we tried was superbly flavoursome and certainly not run of the mill. Highly recommendable.

Really enjoyed our meal. The lamb was the absolute star. Super tender and flavorful. All the other plates we had were also delicious. I especially liked the cauliflower. Also, great selection of middle east and Mediterranean wine. The Georgian white wine was crisp and refreshing and loved seeing an Armenian wine on the list. Overall, the meal was very satisfying without being too heavy. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Very nice food and almost completely gluten free including beer. Wonderful and helpful service! Thank you for a great and tasty evening.

The food isn't just good. The food is super super good! We ate here for the second time during our visit to London. It tasted excellent again and we were served very well again. Anyone who appreciates good food will find it here Many thanks from the Krüger family from Leipzig in Saxony!

CERU in South Kensington offers a vibrant taste of the Levant in a cozy, modern setting. The menu features fresh, bold Middle Eastern flavors. The lamb kofta and roasted cauliflower were standout dishes, with perfect seasoning and balance. Cind services was friendly and attentive, though the space can feel crowded during peak hours. Overall, CERU is a must-visit for flavorful Eastern Mediterranean cuisine in London.

The best food I've had in London so far, unfortunately, is not from any British restaurant I've been to, but rather Ceru. I ordered the Sautéed Portobello & Shiitake Mushroom, as well as the Zucchini & Feta Fritters, and was so impressed not only by the taste but the presentation as well. I highly recommend this place to people who generally love meatless food, or to vegetarians and vegans looking to try Eastern Mediterranean cuisine. Everything about Ceru is superb - the food, the ambience, the service. ❤️

With a lot of glutenfree options definitely a recommended restaurant to eat!

Oh wow.... Do check this place out. What a unique concept. A taste of an area of the world with cuisines many thousands of years old. A delicious sense explosion in a very carefully designed restaurant. We loved the environment, a wonderful setting close to Hyde park with incredible interior design. That aside fantastic food... Every tapas style option was incredible. Oh and check out the bathroom. I've seen nothing like it before! It reminded me of the traditional homes in the middle east (I'm from Iran myself). Wonderful... Run by a couple that you will meet as they seat and serve you. Top notch. Excellent choice of wines from the region too.

Avoid this place, very average or below average food, tiny portions, overpriced. This place tries to be posh but does not deliver, very disappointing

This place adds a 12.5% service fee to the bill. Although the bill states that it’s optional, the total amount already includes the service charge. We paid without noticing and then asked for clarification. The server explained that "it’s a UK thing." If that’s true, I understand there’s no room to complain. However, the way he explained the service charge was not polite—I felt pretty offended. He loudly asked if I wanted the service charge refunded. I wasn’t thinking about a refund, just wanted an explanation. Alternatively, I was considering paying less than the 12.5%. Is this really a common practice in the UK? As an Asian woman living in the U.S., I found his attitude unfriendly and somewhat condescending. It might have been due to the British accent, but it still felt uncomfortable.

"Last night, my partner and I had the most delightful anniversary dinner at a charming restaurant in London Ceru Restaurant .From the moment we entered, we were warmly greeted by the staff and seated at a beautifully decorated table. The ambiance was romantic, with soft lighting and lovely music playing in the background. The menu offered a fantastic selection of dishes, each one more delicious than the last. We indulged in a mouthwatering food.We had the Lamb which was the best among all.Strongly recommend for meat lover.The service was impeccable, attentive but not intrusive, adding to the overall wonderful experience. Our anniversary celebration was truly special, thanks to the fantastic food, atmosphere, and service at this restaurant. We will definitely be returning in the future.

We had a lovely evening at Ceru. The food was really nice and tasty. I ordered the octopus that was very soft and tender and the polenta chips that were absolutely delicious! Really enjoyed the fennel salad too. They make daily lemonade - today’s one was watermelon lemonade! Fantastic! Service is polite and friendly. Prices are fair.

I enjoyed one of the best meals I have had in a long time. The food was amazing and staff was great. I am from Canada, only here for a short visit at an academic conference and still not used to the 'no tipping culture' here (I ended up leaving Canadian cash on the table). The food was inexpensive, but bursting with amazing flavour (their menu says over 100 ingredients and 20 spices). If I return to London, I will make a return to this gem of a restaurant.

Watermelon Fete cheese Salad.. Dips.. Amazing...

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Ceru Queensway, and it was an experience worth every moment. The restaurant offers a delightful Middle Eastern-inspired menu that captures the essence of bold, vibrant flavors while maintaining a refined touch. The service was exceptional from start to finish. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the dishes they served, enhancing the entire dining experience. As for the food, each dish we tried was a revelation. The fennel salad was a refreshing start, with its crisp textures and perfectly balanced flavors. The zucchini fritters were a particular highlight, crispy on the outside, tender inside, and bursting with taste. The octopus was cooked to perfection, tender and flavorful, and the lamb was simply outstanding—juicy, succulent, and seasoned to perfection. Ceru Queensway is a must-visit for anyone looking to explore Middle Eastern cuisine in a warm, inviting atmosphere. I highly recommend it, and I will definitely be returning to try more of their delicious offerings.

Incredible GF food! Most of the menu is gluten free. The lamb is incredible, as was the dessert!

Food delicious, service horrible

Very interesting and, above all, delicious food, lots of vegetarian options. Most of the dishes are slightly spicy and strongly seasoned, which is not marked, so it is worth keeping in mind. The only drawback is that it is impossible to determine the order in which the dishes are served, there is no division into starters and mains; you said that at their place, whatever is ready is always put on the table, so some people eat and others wait (but the idea of ​​this place is also to order several items to share, so maybe that's why there are such rules). Overall, I highly recommend it!

We have a really lovely meal here, with a particular highlight being the lamb! Given the quality of the food and the area, the price is also quite reasonable. Will definitely be back.

Our dinner was absolutely amazing! Very delicious and lots of range for vegetarians.

Without a doubt, the best restaurant in Queensway! The menu choices were excellent. The customer service was very helpful and prompt. The food was absolutely delicious 😋 they even have their own branded pilsner lager. The decor is very modern and we look forward to visiting very soon. Thank you to all the staff at CERU five stars 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Smiling, pleasant, available staff. Excellent dishes. Multiple vegetarian and vegan options. Menu suitable for children too (lemonade to die for) as the dishes are to be shared. Very fair prices.

Best shakshuka I’ve ever had ;)

Excellent authentic food and great ambience. Freshest Pita ever.

From the incredible service, to the delicious food and moreish cocktails, I cannot fault my visit to Ceru. Our server was very knowledgeable about allergens, and as someone who can't eat dairy or gluten I was very well catered for.

Absolutely delicious food, great atmosphere. Me best meal in London so far

We had an amazing time at ceru Queensway. The food was an absolute delight, Patricia one of the owner has been a real sweetheart. It’s the perfect place for sharing a good meal with friends

Full of flavours, attentive service and good wine menu. Their ingredients are top quality and their food menu inspired from mid east region is truly amazing. Highly recommended for foodies.

The food was good but really simple. Nothing special, super basic. The things that I ordered was kinda like food from kids menu. The interior is beautiful, but it was too loud. The plates were dirty. I looked around and everyone had dirty plates on their tables, not only us

Delicious flavors and friendly, attentive service. Loved all the variety and tapas style so we could try many dishes - all were lovely!

The food is amazing 👏 😋 😍 I always come back here because I love the kindness of the team members. Highly recommended!

Great experience! We went there for a couple date night. The food was tasteful and perfectly cooked, plus service was impeccable. Would definitely recommend!

Our meal was delicious. Hard to choose a stand out dish as it was all so good. I loved how well the lamb paired with the apple salad and the potatoes were out of this world. Definitely worth a visit.

Great food and very good service. Highly recommend

Really great tapas. High recommend from a visiting American

What a fantastic restaurant. Food was incredible and the staff were very attentive

Amazing Food! Octopus, shrimps, scallops, apple salad, watermelon salad, and more outstanding!

Delicious plates of food. Very generous portions of dips in the dips trio. Great fresh flavors and great service.

Peaceful, beautiful, and delicious experience. Celiac safe and great service! Small, shareable plates — they recommend 3 plates per person. We tried all 4 meat plates and loved the beef fillet the best. Would eat there again & would absolutely recommend.

Ceru earns the highest accolades because the staff -- from maitre d' to chef(s) and wait staff -- are all committed to providing excellent food, attentive service, and a warm environment. The food is fresh, the spicing is exquisite, and the service is superb.

Very good the flavours was really nice and staff was nice would definitely recommend

Please come here if you are looking for a restaurant near Kensington! You will not be disappointed. I don’t eat Mediterranean food often, and I was so happy I came here. The food is so tasty and fresh. Ambiance is trendy, clean, and chic. I recommend the rice, watermelon salad, and chicken skewers. Portions are small but good to share with 2-3 people.

Incredibly delicious food and very nice service! We have been there several times and have always enjoyed it very much. No matter whether vegan/vegetarian, fish or meat - everyone enjoyed it! My favorite dish was the baby eggplant and melon salad

What a wonderful dining experience. We arrived without a reservation, however the staff could not have been more accommodating from entry to exit. Hard to pick a favourite dish (all the dishes were amazing) but I would have to say the lamb was the best I have ever had. Highly recommend this place

There aren't enough stars for Ceru. Dorota was our attendant. She was very pleasant and knowledagle of the menu and its influences. The style of meal is tapas. Small plates for sharing. Menu may look simple, but the flavors are complex and perfectly balanced. For 2 persons we ordered: Watermelon and toasted feta salad Sautéed portobello and shiitake mushroom Zucchini and feta fritters Sticky roasted baby aubergines with date syrup Filet of sea bream Lamb shoulder with pomegranate sauce Arabic rice Cardamom ice cream with caramelized honey It was more than enough for us and then some. Everything was fabulous, but I thoroughly enjoyed the Lamb and deconstructed baklava ice cream. There's just something about the subtlety of cardamom ice cream.Be careful with the caramelized brittle it is a filling puller, but oh soooo divine. P.s. try the Cider and Fig Liqueur

They serve Mediterranean tapas!! All the plates we had were amazing and so lovely to share

Very nice experience! The service was perfect, the cocktails excellent and the dishes exquisite. Lots of flavors and finesse. I totally recommend this restaurant for food lovers!

Great restaurant. It’s Mediterranean style food with plates designed to be shared. We shared the trio dips and pitta which were all excellent and then as a vegetarian I had the halloumi, aubergine and mushrooms all of which tasted fantastic and my husband also had the lamb and squid and said they were both really tasty too. Great service from the staff and definitely somewhere that I would recommend visiting if you are in this part of London.

Fantastic menu, taste and quality of the food. Had the 3 dips, the nicest pitta bread ever, fennel salad and watermelon and feta a salads - followed by beautiful fillet of sea bream, baby aubergines and grilled halloumi with red pepper sauce AND a bottle of Rose for just over £100 inc service - incredible value.

Tasty, healthy food at reasonable price. Beautifully presented. Excellent service. And I’m only customer. Hope neighborhood wakes up to this place

Everything was perfect! Definitely recommend! Walked in and was greeted by an absolutely gem of a waitress. Explained everything as it was our first time there and recommended how many dishes we needed. The atmosphere was so calming and its just such a nice setting! Loved the look of the bar and the dividers. The moss on the wall.. just everything looked so great!

The food and service were very good. And the atmosphere of the restaurant was very nice. I was surprised that even the toilets were so well thought out, it was as if I was on trip. I am very happy to have such a great shop in Bayswater. I would definitely go back again.

A very unfortunate experience. Wanted a lamb shoulder meal, however they insisted on “selling” me minimum 2 dishes per person. I don’t want any carbs with my meat so decided not to spend money on something I don’t want to eat. Left immediately (now I know why the place is half-empty at this peak time on a Saturday evening in such a busy touristy street). PS: Oddly, a staff member decided to chase me outside the restaurant and insisted I had to take 2 dishes from the menu because the lamb is “very small”. Tried to argue with me on the street just in front of the restaurant. Not a good way to treat potential customers.

I loved the restaurant, with a lot of charm and quality in its dishes. A very professional service 🤗

Excellent food. But even more impressive was the service. Bhawana and Caroline were a great double act! Charming excellent and thorough. It’s rare to get great food and brilliant service - well done!

Fantastic place ... Good food ... Watermelon salad is a must try

The restaurant was full, which was already a good sign. Online reservation was necessary. The dishes were tasty, the quantities sufficient, the waitress super friendly! We absolutely loved our experience!

The food was absolutely impeccable, the staff was really kind and the pleasant atmosphere made the evening perfect for us. 10/10 will come again

I have been to the Bute Street CERU many times before and decided to give the Queensway location a try. I’ve got to say the food and service were as impeccable as always. Staff were super attentive with us, considering my wife is heavily pregnant, so that was appreciated. If you like cuisine with a mediterranean/middle eastern influence and within beautiful space, then look no further.

One of my favorite spot ever time I am in London

Authentic and delicious eastern Mediterranean fusion restaurant. Everything was prepared to perfection. We had the slow cooked lamb shoulder with 12 Shawarma spices, pomegranate sauce, fresh mint and pistachio. It was amazing. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff and price was great

Fantastic dining experience. All dishes were well prepared and nicely served. We will definitely come again.

WOW !!! I can’t describe the magnificent flavours presented by Carolyn and the team. Beautiful foods presented simply but the taste ……..OMG !!!! You have to eat here

Good food, excellent service and at a reasonable price. What else can you ask for 😀 I had their own beer which went well with the meal.

1st night in London was getting hungry didn't know what to eat until I walked past this place wow what a nice feed. The host was acceptinal as well. I'm a big food critic and I wasn't disappointed.

🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼 Delicious food, great atmosphere and kind servers. I tried the three in one dip, lamb shoulder, sea bream, and broccoli. The food is flavorful that it felt like a dance in my mouth. Highly recommend it!

Wonderful service and beautiful interior! Patricia was lovely!

Great atmosphere, friendly service and delicious food. I came here on a whim as I was staying in a hotel around the corner and I was so glad I did - the menu is fantastic and such an interesting concept.

The food is delicious and served with love. Original cocktails. Thank you!

We had an incredible time! The welcome is really warm and caring. Regarding the cuisine, it is divine. A real discovery of flavors with quality products. The drinks menu is exceptional. You can follow the waiters' advice with your eyes closed. All this in a pleasant setting. Thank you for this great experience.

Very nice discovery! The decor is superb, the waiters are super friendly and smiling. Without forgetting absolutely delicious dishes. Great time, thank you to the whole team

Honestly it was awful, food was poor quality, service was very slow, wait staff were unfriendly

Great food, very tasty. We absolutely enjoyed our dinner. I'm anyway a fan of small sharing plates :-) We also been at Ceru South Kensington, but Queensway has a nicer Layout. On the other hand service ar South Ken was a tiny bit better. However, food is amazing and delicious at both places. Cocktails been great too! We will come back for sure, when in London.

Amazing food and the best wine Assyrtiko. The staff is so welcoming. My favourite in the area so far.

Very nice mediterranean restaurant, with many vegan options

Really nice place with great food and service

A very pleasant welcome from Caroline who made us feel at home. World cuisine to share without moderation.

Highly recommended! As a fan of Levante cuisine, Ceru more than exceeded my expectations. Great ambience and design, very nice service and excellent cuisine. Thank you for the nice time

Food was better than we expected. Drink was refreshing. Pilsner is a recommended beer. Ambiance is warm and fuzzy. Welcoming and cozy. The service was friendly and welcoming.😁

Amazing food , amazing atmosphere and amazing service from Caroline ! I will be back as soon

Always good to come here ! Me and my boyfriend are usual costumer. food and service is always on top as well !!!

Food was absolutely excellent!! We had the Lamb, Spice battered Squid and Houmous. All tasted great and had real flavor.

Delicious food, amazing atmosphere and friendly service. Highly recommend the cocktails!

Excellent experience, very family-friendly, with deliciously spicy dishes to share, and a perfect welcome and service! The atmosphere is original and really friendly. I obviously recommend.