Crocker's Folly in City of London, Westminster - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Delicious and very high quality food, excellent service and a really special location.

Maroush Restaurant in London offers an authentic taste of Lebanese cuisine in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. From the moment you step inside, you’re greeted with the rich aromas of freshly prepared dishes, from succulent grilled meats to flavorful mezze platters. The restaurant’s elegant décor, combined with attentive service, creates a dining experience that’s both refined and relaxed. Whether you're enjoying the warm, homemade bread or indulging in the signature shawarma, every dish is a celebration of traditional flavors. Perfect for a night out with friends or a special occasion, Maroush delivers a memorable culinary journey through Lebanese cuisine.

The food was decent, but the service was bad. There's no front of house staff so it took us 10 minutes to even get seated, tables were not cleaned after the previous guests left so we couldn't sit there. Then it took another 10 minutes to get our menus! We were also sad to hear that they had no shawarma. Being a Lebanese restaurant, you'd think they have such a popular dish. The food was decent, and the mixed grill meat was cooked well and juicy so no complaints there, aside from the fact that it's a little on the pricey side. However, the poor, slow and inattentive service really affected our experience.

Good food though the shawarma was served room temperature.

Beautiful restaurant and the food is always delicious. It’s my comfort food! They’re careful with allergens as well.

Amazing vegan menu, delicious food, beautiful and ornate restaurant, attentive service. Great dinner this evening, perfect all round. Thank you 🙏

Quiet on a Monday evening but a memorably good meal. Highly recommended!

Amazing lunch feast it! I highly recommend - it’s called the Maroush feast and it was delicious!

I’ve eaten here twice, once for takeaway and the other at the restaurant in a large group. The takeaway was underwhelming, but the food was much better at the restaurant. It’s still overpriced - what you’re paying for is the ambiance because the decor inside is beautiful. I still found that both locations of the Cedar had better food for less money. The service was also quite slow yet somehow still hectic. I’d come back if a friend wanted to go, but I probably wouldn’t seek it out on my own, since there are so many similar but cheaper options in town. The one area where this restaurant really excelled was the baklava.

Ordered online a million times now and it never disappoints, always fresh and delicious — I especially appreciate the tabbouleh with quinoa that I can eat as someone intolerant to gluten! Thank you 💟

Good range of food and nice surroundings.

What a disappointment! I booked the table in Marble Room to celebrate my birthday. We walked in and were met with NO interest from the staff: we waited to be seated but eventually picked a table ourselves and sat down. It took ages to attract waiter's attention to get the menus (both rooms were half empty...), we asked for tap water whilst deciding what to order but never received it. After 15 minutes of no service we decided to leave. I was upset as the venue looked gorgeous with all the marble and chandeliers, and I wanted to have a special time in a special restaurant. It is frankly unthinkable that such venue is being wasted away under such poor management. A great great shame!

The food and service in here are fantastic! Everything tastes delicious and the dining area is absolutely beautiful. The prices are very reasonable and you are so well taken care of. It’s a little bit off the main path, but it’s totally worth it to make the trip!

We ordered several small plates which were all enjoyable and priced about right for the location. There were a good selection of vegetarian and vegan options. Restaurant decor was impressive, service was good.

Shawarma was cold and didn’t taste freshly made. Other dishes mediocre…I keep on forgetting that Maroush simply isn’t great.

Delicious! Peaceful location, perfect Sunday meal.

Amazing super fresh food absolutely loved it!!

We recently visited Maroush St John's Wood Crockers Folly for a Father's Day meal and was left thoroughly disappointed. The experience was marred from the outset by the maitre d', who was both rude and grumpy upon our arrival. Despite noticing that we had a young baby with us, no offer was made to provide a baby seat, which I found to be a glaring oversight. The service was slow and unaccommodating. We waited for 20 minutes just to be told that they did not have a drinks menu. The staff member who took our order was sour-faced and rude, adding to the overall negative atmosphere. The food, when it finally arrived, was cold. A basic falafel wrap took an astonishing 30 minutes to be served which we had to cancel. The final straw came when we had to walk over to the bar to get our bill because no one was available to assist us. To add insult to injury, we were double charged for a dish. When we provided feedback about our experience, the response was that they were short-staffed. However, given that it was Father's Day, a day they would have known about well in advance, one would expect better capacity planning. To make matters worse, the manager was seen berating a waitress in front of guests. This was not only unprofessional but also contributed to an unwelcoming, unfriendly, and demoralising environment for both staff members and guests. In conclusion, our visit to Maroush Crockers Folly was a letdown. The poor service, cold food, and unprofessional behaviour of the team left a sour taste in our mouths. I would think twice before recommending this restaurant to anyone.

Nice surrounds and good service but overpriced and food not special.

The interior was beautiful and clean but that was pretty much it. We didn’t order a lot, it was mostly sides but the food took so long to arrive despite the place being almost empty , it was cold and it wasn’t the best of I’m being honest. It was quite dark inside and the tables were small. I wouldn’t recommend it. The bathrooms were a bit difficult to find and it wasn’t wheelchair accessible although I don’t use one I felt bad for people who might. Great for visuals but not much else wouldn’t recommend

Very rude, unhelpful. Wasn't willing to even engage with conversation with a female.

This was my second visit. Like last time the food and service was amazing. I'll be back.

Nice place, Lebanese restaurant 👌, Lebanese restaurant, delicious food, I ordered halloumi cheese, it was delicious and very tasty. The arayes I ordered were very ordinary, the meat was not good. Beirut's hummus is also excellent

Very bad experience ! I find hair in my food 😖 when I try to complain the manager was so rude !! I advise you don’t going there !

First time for me on my daughters recommendation. Was very good.

Beautiful soft meat, delicate flavours and 5 star service. The best place I've eaten in this area hands down. Thank you to all. 🥂

Perfect for some quality time with unique atmosphere and delicious food

We were missing the atmosphere from Maroush Gardens and decided to go to this branch, to be greeted by staff from Maroush Gardens! It was such a pleasure seeing them again, Tony was so attentive and kind, truly made out night, food was amazing as always and loved the part pub part restaurant feel to it.

Very nice interior however the food and service are bang average. It’s away from tourist traps but it’s worse than a tourist trap. No kids menu either. Dry chicken shawarma with two (2 new potatoes) for £18 is an absolute joke. You can get away with cheaper and better portions down the road on Edgware Road or at a well known Lebanese restaurant chain.

Food was Ok. Service was poor and had to ask for things 3 times. Saturday evening and it was completely empty and despite this the service was poor

Truly phenomenal food and service! Quite possibly our favourite restaurant in London. As a coeliac (gluten free), it’s hard to find both great service and food, but this is the exception. The manager and his colleagues are always welcoming and have an intimate knowledge of the menu and allergens.

Extremely good food and service. The kubbe was the best I have had in my life.

Best haloumi cheese in the UK! Very friendly service. Really good food.

This Lebanese restaurant is outstanding! Offering authentic and genuinely delicious dishes, it caters wonderfully to various dietary preferences, including a diverse range of vegetarian and vegan options that impressed us all. I personally savored the lamb cutlets, which were cooked to perfection, possibly the best I've ever enjoyed. The vegetarian dishes and the chicken shawarma also received high acclaim from our group. We were so taken with the baklava that we indulged in a second helping! If you haven't visited yet, I strongly recommend making a reservation. You're in for a delightful culinary experience. Service was also commendable; it was friendly and attentive without being intrusive.

It is delish... a friend took me there.... The baba ganoush, the wings, even the simple salad. They give, I think what is baklava at the end if the meal... so good... not too sweet...

Very disappointed never again food was Cold Staff were very rude Two Of the staff for argue They were very loud, never again very bad experience

Always great food and good service. Tasty Lebanese food with lots of vegetarian and vegan options!

Had a wonderful bday celebration thanks to the care and attention of the staff and the delicious meal.thank you

Awesome service. The staff was so attentive and friendly. The food was out of this world.

We are so glad to have found this wonderful restaurant. We regularly used Open Table to book our weekend meals and when looking for somewhere nice, I initially passed this restaurant over as the Google search gave the wrong impression of the type of food and place it was. If you want to eat fresh, high quality Lebanese food with five star service and hospitality in beautiful surroundings, this is the place to go. The restaurant is stunningly beautiful, made of different types of marble and with almost an Orient Express feel. The food is to a very high standard and the best Lebanese food I have tasted in London. It has great vegetarian options and the salads are fresh and amazing. I recommend the fattoush with pomegranate sauce. The staff are friendly and go out of their way to accommodate your needs - since first going my family are now regulars and the staff always remember our special requirements. We love Khalil - don’t forget to ask for him! The place is also suitable for people with a disability with an easy access toilet and also wide, spacious seats. I also recommend the pastries and the halloumi is of superb quality (soft, not chewy), with generous portions. As someone who is very fussy, having grown up with a father who was a head chef in a top hotel, I can guarantee that you will not be disappointed. There are also beautiful large tables in the marble dining room if you want to meet up with old friends or have a special occasion. I have no personal affiliation to this restaurant. Five stars. 🌟 Try it.

I have been to this restaurant twice before, granted it was a few years ago. This time I booked it for a late Valentine's meal with my wife and it was shockingly poor. The restaurant was completely empty apart from one other table. On top of that the food that came out, came out very quickly and whilst that might be good normally it was very clear that the food was simply reheated from the afternoon or something. The pastries were not hot and soggy, the batata harra was also barely hot and the mouhamra looked like it had been left out for hours and was stiff, dry and not tasty at all. The experience still cost £50 and it was terrible. The front of house was polite so I will give that but I will not return again sadly.

Enjoyable meal - tasty…. Not the cheapest but food good…

Great Lebanese food and very friendly and professional staff. It is a real gem!

居心地が良いmy favourite Lebanese. ビジネスでもプライベートでも利用できるが、ロケーションは少し繁華街から離れている。 Good food, good service.

What a fabulous restaurant. Beautiful building, fantastic food and great friendly service..... Thoroughly recommended, tried the Hommos Beiruty, for a mild kick. Then the Lentil Soup with crispy Lebanese bread topping and fresh lemon juice 😋 The Batata Hara and fried vegetables was lovely and all these came as generous portions... The Maroush Mixed Grills was divine, with perfectly cooked meats and bread with vegetables plus the usual table dishes to share too.... yummo Plenty of table water and the Lemon Juice drink was delicious..... finished with a coffee and some baklava Definitely put this on your "must visit" list

One waiter was very demanding that we choose our mains asap, not good service. The others however were good. On the whole everyone liked there food but I ordered a mixed shwarma and it tasted rubbish. What’s worse is that when we wanted to order a chicken shwarma sandwich to take away, the waiter said they don’t have any left and there was only 5 tables in the restaurant…..what did they feed me then? I’m sure this is an anomoly but consistency is key in a restaurant and that’s why they are getting 3* for the food

A truly beautiful venue. Lovely ambience. Food was very nice as was their house red! Service was first class. We would love to go again!

The restaurant was empty so it was quiet. Average food. Average service.

Very good atmosphere Traditional Lebanese food Gluten and dietary restrictions should be taken more seriously

Excellent mid-eastern food. Has both a pub and a restaurant sections.

Our reserved night at Crocker's Folly by Maroush was a big disappointment. We waited over an hour for our table, and when the food finally came, it was cold. The service was just as bad—staff didn't seem to care, and our complaints were ignored. With so many better options in the city, I'd recommend avoiding this place.

Unique restaurant housed in an English pub! Great food and service

The food was absolutely fantastic.... Cocktails a little below mark but hey stick to the wine and enjoy the food.

The venue boasts a pleasant ambiance, perfect for a casual drink, with music at just the right volume for enjoyable conversations. The food is delectable; however, the service could use some enhancement. Unfortunately, they fell short on utensils and plates, despite being informed in advance about the number of attendees for the party.

We were attending an event at Lord's cricket ground at 18.00 so wanted somewhere close for a meal beforehand. Crocker's Folly was an excellent choice. It was understandably quiet at that time but the service was attentive and the food was very good. It exceeded our expectations. The chickpea and aubergine casserole my wife had was excellent and the houmus we had as a starter was one of the best I have tasted. The decor is amazing.

one of my favorite and also arrange a xmas party while ago. always welcome and polite. Proud of their services. Nice dining place to impress friends and colleagues.

Oh my goodness! I've just finished my meal and feel like I could happily never eat anywhere else (although physically can't eat more right now.... it was so tasty and filling). The atmosphere and beauty of the building are only further enhanced by the caring and welcoming service and incredible food. I suspect this will become a regular place to eat out when I'm in the area and can't wait for next time!

Beautiful space, excellent service, great food. We will definitely be back.

We love Maroush at Crocker's Folly. Best Shish-taouk! So fresh and juicy. And a great big-size Fatoush! We return and return and we love the staff..

Great food as always and the venue is astounding with the marble and Venetian glass chandeliers!

Such a beautiful building. We visited on a Monday evening and it was fairly quiet. The food was lovely, couldn’t fault it and I only wish we lived in the area as I would definitely visit again

We hosted a drinks event with some starters for 40 people and had an excellent experience. The room is great, the service was friendly and efficient, and all our guests commented on how good the food was. Chadi took amazing care of us, and we’ll definitely be back for future events. He made everything so easy!

Once again, very good food, attractively presented by helpful and friendly staff.

We organized an event to be hosted here and we could not have been happier. Simple, straightforward organization with great food, good hospitality, good beverage selection for our guests and the right setting for our needs. I would definitely recommend and we will probably do it again soon. Many thanks for a lovely evening for all involved.

We have had good meals but somehow the last one was not that good. The bread was not warm, food generally was not piping hot or even hot as it had cooled down. The fact that the area was a little cooler as we were near the door did not help. Service was good but the overall evening not great as in the past!

I highly recommend Maroush, especially if you’re organising a dinner for a large group. We recently held a customer dinner at Maroush (for 38 people) and Chadi (the manager) couldn’t have been more helpful, responsive, and flexible whilst we were organising the dinner and a gracious and welcoming host on the evening! He made everything much less stressful and seamless on the evening, even when we had a few more people than we expected! Nothing was too much trouble, the food was really delicious, the service attentive and the dining room where we ate was beautiful, which all made for a really relaxed and enjoyable evening, which is exactly what we wanted. Really can’t thank Chadi and his team enough!

Go there, if only for the decor, which is original Victoriana and completely over the top, with assorted marble on every surface. The food is standard Lebanese and pricey, but you are paying for the ambiance. Popular with cricket fans when Lords, just around the corner, is in full swing.

Good Middle Eastern food. Beautiful building. I will definitely be visiting this place again.

Overall really nice. The mixed shawarma was excellent.

Really disappointed by our experience today. We ordered the sharing set menu for two and two bottles of water. The set menu was really just a selection of starters with the promise of Maroush mixed grills. We didn't get the the falafel or mixed grills except for 5 chicken wings. We tried to get the waiters' attention and even asked for the menu again to make sure we had understood the menu properly. It never came. The cost of the set menu was £75 and with the water and service included it came to £92. £92 for two bottles of water and a few mezzes and quite poor service. It was a real shame. We really feel quite cheated.

Terrible customer service. Rude waiters. Food was ok.

We keep passing this spot for many years and often we said, we must come here once. Well, today we did. It did not go off to a good start, as I could not see any public parking anywhere near, we drove around for 5 minutes, but all parking spaces were for residents only. There seems to be not a single parking spot for this restaurant. We eventually had to park in a residents parking bay, as there was no other option. From here onwards it went well. We were very pleasantly surprised by the decor inside. The Restaurant was empty, we were the only guests inside, probably because it was a very late lunch. Service was quick and efficient and the food was good, as we always enjoyed the other Maroush in Edgware Road nearby in the past. Perhaps the only slight negative point would be the long wait for the food to come, but the dishes were perfect, I could not fault these. Altogether a very pleasant experience, except the parking!

Lovely atmosphere, great service, properly authentic Lebanese cuisine and delicious Lebanese wine. You must go!

Great food, friendly warm service, delicious drinks and beautiful room. Highly recommended.

Great food! Must go for their bbq mix platter! Great pairing of wines with food! Must have their vine leaves! Portion size are great!!!

Was made to feel very unwelcome by staff as soon as they I was with a child and the prices do not reflect quality. It used to be really beautiful with great food and service but its gone downhill

Authentic Lebanese dishes in a English pub. Cold and hot meze are what you expect from a top Lebanese place. Nice selection of lager and Ales.

It was a bit chaotic to start with, but once seated at the table, service was excellent, food was great and the staff were very helpful. To be fair the chaotic start could be due to the fact it was close to Lords cricket ground and we had come from an England game

What a lovely listed Pub building . Very nice Lebanese food. A must visit if you are in the area. Was just amazed by the grand interiors

Such a lovely place both inside and outside. Food was really good. The meat was so tender and well seasoned. I had the best humus ever you have to try it, amazing chilli dip and mixed grill. Service was very friendly, but not intrusive. It is hard to come by such a balance. I love middle eastern food and I can recommend it with the hand on my heart, you won't be disappointed.

What a hidden gem in a lovely residential area . Amazing food , great outdoor seating for casual dining but a beautiful indoor area too . Lebanese food was superb - would return in a heartbeat

Very nice place. Had a few plates very good food and lovely service

Great setting for high quality Lebanese food. We we’re there early so it was quiet but the service was attentive and welcoming. Standard fare probably a little pricey but very good

Never stopped to eat but had an ice cold beer on a hot day. Beautiful building and very friendly staff with a welcome, relaxed atmosphere. Definitely will return when visiting area again.

i love everything about Maroush Beausham Place and Crockers Folly. The only thing both restaurants and other restaurants get it wrong in my opinion is that when I order Houmas and Bread, I would like both of them to come together or at least the Warm bread after the Houmas and not the other way around - the warm bread comes but nothing to eat it with

great experience. we had some good fresh lebanese food. being a vegetarian lebanese food always works well as there are alot of options to choose from. but getting a nice sit down space where u can go with friends is rare. so this was a spot. ample of parking space. so that worked out too. only thing was we didnt get the hummus with red pepper which we were looking forward too. hopefully they have it the next time around!!

great experience. we had some good fresh lebanese food. being a vegetarian lebanese food always works well as there are alot of options to choose from. but getting a nice sit down space where u can go with friends is rare. so this was a spot. ample of parking space. so that worked out too. only thing was we didnt get the hummus with red pepper which we were looking forward too. hopefully they have it the next time around!!

Great food at a reasonable price (for dining out in London). I have found the best approach is ordering for sharing among the party. My go to dish there is the Kastaleta Lamb.

Great reliable food. Good service. Very good options for indoor and outdoor seating with more formal and casual dinning areas.

Beautiful setting, great service and wonderful food. Sat outside on the loveliest of summer evenings and it was very special. Just a lovely restaurant serving exceptional Lebanese food.

Appetizers were exceptional. Everything was fresh and flavoursome. Service is excellent and atmosphere is quite relaxing.

Just stopped to have a quick drink. Lovely place full of history. Great service.

Nice food, a little expensive - charging £2.53 for small tubs of sauces (garlic and chilli) & £3.94 for a can of soda. The vegetarian and vegan options are good. I would still recommend the venue for the food.

The place (environment and ambience) is really nice. Big indoor seating area and a nice outdoor garden. Beautiful to sit outside on a sunny day. However, i don't know if it's because the evening i came they had a big party inside a private room, so basically almost there was no service. I waited for 15 min and had to go inside to signal the waiter to order. And then when the dish came, i wanted to ask for a wedge of lemon, the waiter had already turned away. I had to walk inside to get some help. Originally i wanted to have dessert or coffee but thinking of how much time to order and to get the bill, i gave up. Food was relatively ok. The chicken soup was tasty but the shawarma chicken was on the dry side and when it came, it's not even warm. Maybe I'll give it a try next time if i pass by. But what a shame it has a beautiful setting, just lack service.

Although I enjoyed the food here, the service was a little slow. It was Friday late afternoon and we were there only customers in the restaurant but we had to asked to be served!

Fantastic food and service in great surroundings. The building interior and exterior is exceptional.

Most delicious Middle Eastern food in London and the most hospitable especially Mr. Shadi

Situated near to Lords Cricket ground in Aberdeen Place. Parking available in streets surrounding & opposite. Friendly helpful staff. Original marble decor made a beautiful interior setting. Seating available outside. Food was delicious and well presented All in all a very pleasant dining experience Cannesdid .... surfingsyd

Setting, service and food was great

A part of the Maroush group, however, completely different ambience. Excellent food and well done to the owners for refurbing the derelict grade listed building back to its former glory!