Gaby's Deli in City of London, Westminster

Oh, Dios mío, solo fui a buscar mi almuerzo regular del deli de Gaby solo para ver que estaba cerrado. Este lugar sirvió los mejores falafels y ensaladas de Londres, por solo 5. Felizmente habría pagado 7 por lo mismo. Por favor, vuelve, Gaby, eras saludable y sabroso, ¡y serás extrañado! !

I went last night to have a bite to eat at this deli and when I first came in I thought it was going to be full of hipsters but fortunately they were just getting food to take away. There was a queue with some people waiting for a table, the queue cleared quickly and I was really impressed with the decoration, it is very random and cool actually. The food was very tasty and perhaps presentation could be improved.

Great hummus felafel and salt beef sandwiches. Unique place in London good food great atmosphere . Worth a visit

Went in for a cuppa on a chilly Sunday evening. Had heard it was a nice deli.

Small and unpretentious. If you want elegant and smart go elsewhere. The service was quick but rather workmanlike - but the falafel was terrific and the theatre posters and photos covering the walls were very interesting.

I don't really see why people make a big deal about this restaurant. We didn't order any smoked beef in part because I lived in NYC and have visited Montreal, so I have a high standard and didn't want to compare Gaby's with the best. Instead we ordered the daily special which was meatballs with rice and a lentil soup. The meal was ordinary at best, and the service was dreadfully unfriendly. The bathroom looked (but happily didn't smell) like China in the 1980s. The ambience was cramped and noisy thanks to one celebratory table. I'd advise anybody to give this place a pass.

I have passed by and bought a salt beef sandwich to take out before but just assumed it hit all the right spots with me personally. I took my 9yr old daughter in for lunch to eat in and while she ate her meal I asked if she wanted to try a bit of my sandwich - basically she ate my meal at a speed I've never seen before! The best bar none, honestly food that makes you feel like crying with joy

Gaby’s Deli is a situated at 30 Charing Cross Road in central London near Leicester Square. It is squeezed between Wyndham theatre and Garrick theatre.

Este pequeño lugar local es una verdadera joya en el borde de Leicester Square. Disfruté de mi 1 almuerzo calle tanto que volví otro día así que podía tener el 5 ensalada especial. Ofrecen una gran variedad de diferentes platos de combinación, pero la capacidad de orden 5 o 7 artículos por menos de un plato de pasta a la vuelta de la esquina hacen de este un gran relación calidad-precio.

Según comentarios, vinimos aquí para el almuerzo en busca de latkes.

Just had humus, falafel and salad in pitta. Amazing value and so tasty. Been visiting Gaby’s for the last 20 years - consistently excellent. If you are in the west end - check it out

I've been eating at Gaby's since 1989. Excellent food at good prices. An absolute institution for true Londoners.

On a recent revisit at lunchtime the hummus and the falafel were as tasty as ever. A range of sandwiches and salads also offered. Licensed. Lots of theatre memorobilia on the walls gathered in the last 50 years.

En un sal llamado sandwich de carne para el almuerzo en el día de la boda real, así que tenía lugar para mí por mucho de mi estancia y pudimos relajarnos, ya que tenía algo de tiempo para matar antes de un concierto. Sándwich era mejor que he tenido aquí en las edades, todo carne magra y mucho. Agradable y mostaza pickles humedo sabroso en Niza pan de centeno. Coca Cola helada. Servicio muy amable, no siempre es el caso aquí. Lugar tranquilo y agradable entre las multitudes West End.

Solía ser un cliente normal hace 15 años, llamando a la comida ahora era horrible. Yo pedí un plato de ensalada mixta con falafel, mi compañero tenía un kebab con patatas fritas y ensalada. Era todo tan sin sabor. Dejé la mitad de las ensaladas, ya que o sabía de nada o eran desagradables. Kebab fue seca y recocida. Incluso las patatas fritas tenía un olor extraño y francamente desagradable y no fue saturado de grasa. . algo más. También, cuando me quejé, el dueño era sólo defensiva y de insistir que estaba equivocado, en vez de tratar de sustituir nada. Sumado a esto, el lugar parece sucio. No es encantador. No hay nada que recomendar, aparte de una camarera bastante dulce. Guarde su dinero y vayan a otro lugar. La zona tiene muchas opciones. .

Always great food. Been coming here for years: it's a great independent deli. Long may it continue!!

I had Hungarian goulash and it was good. Place is very very simple, service friendly. Next time will try a salty beef. Very picturesque public. I liked it.

He estado viniendo a Gaby y salida a las edades y fue muy comprensiva de su campaña para permanecer como independiente entre todas las cadenas corporativas. Sin embargo, la carne salada que tenía el otro día era pobre, no hay otra palabra para describirla: era difícil y no muy agradable. Nada como lo que solía ser. Y pedí un latke y me dijeron que no tenían ninguna (me gusta" un churro? "), no estoy seguro esto es suficientemente bueno en 1230 por la tarde.

La comida era excelente. El falafel era perfecta. Fuimos justo antes de que el teatro como estábamos apurados y no excepto la comida era tan buena. Muy buena relación calidad-precio y el servicio era muy bueno. Sin duda lo recomendaría a todo el mundo.

I love this place and have been here many times. However, my last visit was a disappointment. The falafel was dry and overcooked and the salads weren't up to much. Hopefully this was just a one-off.

He estado aquí muchas veces a lo largo de los años y nunca decepciona. Sí, es estrecha y en mal estado, pero la comida es buena y excelente relación calidad-precio. Que se pegan a lo que saben y lo hacen bien. Bueno para el teatro, pero tienes que llegar temprano (preferiblemente antes de las 6. 00) para asegurarse de que obtiene una mesa.

It’s a deli not a restaurant for a slow meal. Middle eastern vegetable salads, falafel, lashkas, salt beef sandwiches in a cafe setting. The walls are adorned by theatre posters and signed actors photos in time honoured West End tradition. It hasn’t changed in decades...

He estado visitando Gaby durante más de 30 años y nunca me ha decepcionado. Ideal para teatro!

Gaby's Deli es una institución. Situado en la base de la carretera Charring Cross está en el corazón del distrito de teatros del West End y cerca del retrato y Galerías Nacionales. Es un pequeño restaurante lleno y llevar lleno de carácter. Fue amenazada de cierre hace unos años, pero sobrevivió. Gaby ha bordeado las paredes con fotografías de Estrellas y esquejes periódico West end que he comido en el restaurante. Solemos ir a comer y esta vez tuvimos el sandwich de carne y sal el sándwich felafel con zumo de naranja. El personal es muy amable y administrar fácilmente la multitud a la hora del almuerzo.

Gabbys Deli is easily missed on the main road north of Trafalgsr Sq. It is not posh or slick with an overbearing service. Rather, it is a popular eating house for people of all ages who enjoy excellent food which is aromatic, spicy, smokey - food you might find in in Turkey, Greece, or Morocco! It is primarily Middle Eastern. It is also very well priced and tastes fantastic. If you really aren’t adventurous, they will even do you some chips! Please don’t go there for that!

Visited for lunch. Great Salt Beef Sandwich which I would recommend. Very busy and worth the wait. A small establishment which has packed the tables in.

Right in the heart of theatre land is this unassuming deli. The staff are super friendly and will reserve you a table. I met a dear friend for lunch. We went for the salt beef sandwich special with salad and pickles. A beer and a juice and total bill was £29. The deli is papered with theatre posters. Who knows you could meet! Leicester Square tube just 2 mins away, 7 mins to Trafalgar Square. Such a lovely atmosphere

The food here is amazing! The salads are incredible; they've got about 15 different ones so there's always something you want. The falafel and hummus in pitta tastes very authentic and it's sooooo good. I came here recently (for the third/fourth time) and they didn't have any tables free but we waited anyway. We entered the restaurant, queued for 10 mins, served food, eaten food and paid within 45 mins. Very fast, very good service and incredible food.

If what you want is fine dining in plush surrounds don’t go to Gaby’s.

I went to Gaby's today with my mum as a special occasion - a christmas present.

After the many positive reviews here our visit was disappointing. At a lunchtime it was busy and only one waiter had to deal with everyone. This might have been part of the problem. But several menu dishes were not available. We had lentil soup (a special that day) which was watery and tasteless (I mean, how hard is it to do lentil soup?). Smoked aubergine was ok but not seasoned and bland. The spinach and chicken again was OK but overcooked. A plate of olives and peppers ordered as a starter arrived after the main course. An apple strudel was doughy, not properly cooked and inedible. Portions were quite small. Maybe just an off day, but we won't be going back.

Opening in 1965, the year I went to college, Gaby's Deli has been feeding London ever since. Prices have, of course, risen over the years, but it still possible to get a good meal at a good value price here. Gaby's specialises in Salt beef, either in a sandwich or as a main course plate, Pastrami, Smoked salmon, Chicken and lamb kebabs, Mixed grill, Chicken livers, Falafel, Stuffed vine leaves and any number of different salads, Pittas and Wraps, and much much more. The Soups are delicious and nourishing (the Lentil soup particularly so), while the Stuffed peppers are a succulent treat. Close to many of the West End theatres, Gaby's is a great place for a pre- or post-show meal, or indeed at any time of the day for a coffee or a mint tea. Unpretentious and homely, it is, however, one of London's finest.

Gaby’s has been around for a long time now and is fondly thought of by a lot of Londoners, particularly those who like going to, or work in, the West End. The food is decent quality and the prices are fair. This is a no frills place but worth going if you fancy a bite before a show and a trip down memory lane!

If you don't want to eat in a plastic identikit chain restaurant, come here! The salt beef and falafels are just right, pecan pie was pretty good too.

Looks and feels similar to an old style deli, that was taken over by shephartic owners.

I’m always disappointed by salt beef bagels. So often they’re too fatty or meanly filled or the bread’s not right. But Gaby’s has nailed it. Slightly warm, delicious slathers of not-too-fatty beef with a great smear of mustard and pickle. At 5.50 a bargain too.

Had a wonderful meal in Gaby's prior to going to see a show at the Garrick theatreThe meatballs were delicious, and the chicken and spinach hit the spotthere was a lovely atmosphere and the service was A1 will definitely be visiting here again soon, on our next show trip, and will be trying some of the lovely other fusion dishes

The salt beef bagel is wonderful. The falafel are the best ever. The hummus is so creamy and flavoursome. With a selection of hot salads this is enough lunch for two greedy people. The staff take your order and smile. They deliver your order and smile. They say please and thank you. I admit they don't sit at the table and strike up a relationship with you but obviously some customers are weird enough to want that. This place is lovely. Treat yourself

Great example of ground S.30(1)(f)The landlord intends to demolish or reconstruct the premises (or a substantial part) or intends to carry out substantial work of construction on the premises or part and it could not reasonably do so without obtaining possession (s.30(1)(f)). This is the most common ground in practice. The landlord must prove a firm and settled intention to redevelop (not do minor works) and must need full possession of the property to do so.

It was recommended by a colleague and I decided to give it a go.Pros: - Despite looking small, the salt beef sandwich was enough for lunch. - The taste was OK. Not decent, just OK.Cons: - Overpriced. £9 for a salt beef sandwich TAKE-AWAY? Ridiculous! - Service, as already mentioned on Trip Advisor, is appalling. What is wrong with them? - Quality of food is just average. - Terrible environment. Dark, ugly people and moody staff.One to avoid!

The food is great and Gaby's enthusiasm to ensure you have a good experience deserves the support he gets to keep this gem open. However, twice recently there has been attempts to over charge on the bill. I do not want to believe that this is a cynical policy. Double check your bill.

The best salt beef sandwich ever!! Don't expect super service here - it's more in and out place but the food is amazing!

Visiting Gabby's 27 years. Food good value, 'kosher style'. Service varies, 60% of time orders not serviced together, bit piece meal - literally! Went there recently, owner was downright rude, only realised afterwards or Mr Gaby would not of got away with it. Suggest its time he semi retires and sits in the office pushing a bit of paperwork around. Probably had its day for me. Plenty of other places to eat.

Excellent food, prepared on the premises., Excellent value for money. Next door to the Wyndham's theatre and Leicester Sq station. Unpretentious. Friendly service. The best salt beef sandwiches we've ever eaten.

Perfect for a quick meal in the midst of theatre land/ Museum Land. Very cheap for what you get- a filled hot pita with multiple falafels, the most amazing chilli sauce and a charismatic cabbage salad. Friendly staff - especially the 2 owners/brothers who are always laughing and enjoying life. Staff very helpful and easy going. Highly recommend! Absolutely love it

After travelling for 3 weeks in Eastern Europe I was craving a Kosher style deli corn beef or Montreal smoked meat sandwich. Gaby's Deli was the closest venue in downtown London I could find open on a Saturday. Don't judge the book by the cover. This restaurant is as authentic as it gets. The experience of the operator's shines through and the Salt-beef sandwich, pickle and soft drink is NOT disappointing. I loved the aged and nostalgic atmosphere, good service and again the authenticity of the deli. Something tells me to recommend you visit Gaby's Deli soon...

Visited this restaurant after a friend recommended it to me. The restaurant has a relaxed vibe with a mixed clientele or tourists, theatre people and the odd hipster. The food came in good sized portions and was cooked with love. The prices are London prices so look for the takeaway option if cash is tight.

My husband and I have been eating at Gaby's for 45 years, on every visit to London, and the quality and ambience haven't changed a jot. We sat at a table beneath a fan on a hot day and ordered our usual: the special salt beef platter comprising 2 rye bread sandwiches bulging with hot salt beef, a serving of cole slaw, one of potato salad, one of red cabbage and pickled cucumbers. Up your nose mustard on the table. A carrot juice and a sparkling water. All for £17.60. Rounded it off to 20 quid with a £2.40 tip much appreciated by the waitress and came home full and happy. Who could ask for more?

This place is an institution, right? Show business people and Jeremy Corbin eat there. The staff are in an old Jewish deli tradition -- i.e., brusque. The salt beef is what they're known for. Mine was dry, to tell the truth, but the pickle was great. I'm glad I went there, Probably won't go back.

My friend has been eating here for ages when she goes to London and suggested it for lunch with the kids and I last summer hols.I absolutely loved it and wished we had something like this near where I live.So much choice for vegetarians although I didn't think it was particularly cheap (but then, London prices and all that). Have since been back a few times and would always prefer to eat here one of the eatery chains. Have heard it's on verge of closing down now which is very sad… Hope owner manages to keep it open.

In pieno centro, in mezzo a "trappole per turisti", c'è questo piccolo "diner" he non vi deluderà.Non lasciatevi turbare dall'aspetto dimesso e tristanzuolo ed entrate fiduciosi. Frequentato da una clientela abituale, conl servizio rapido e gentile. Ottimi piatti di verdure e cucina mediorientale (falafel, verdure ripiene, panini ecc.). Acqua fresca offerta subito e gratis. Per il sottoscritto è una tappa abituale a Londra. Economicissimo.Altamente consigliabile.

The salt beef sandwich is absolutely delicious - some nice sandwich bread, a dollop of mustard and a good helping of salt beef which absolutely falls apart in your mouth. Top notch sandwich.At £9 it is a little on the expensive side though. What is odd is that a salt beef bagel is £5 and a salt beef baguette is £5.50. Can imagine that you are getting almost double the value if you "upgrade" from a bagel to sandwich bread.Nevertheless, you really need to try how good the salt beef is.Recommend.

No hint of globalisation at Gaby's. I always have a falafel and tap water, I read Time Out, cost £5.80. Staff unobtrusive. A quiet place in the heart of central London.

I love this place. With so many chain restaurants in the area it is good to go somewhere that is not. I had a very good salt beef sandwich with wine. Service is good and friendly. Located by Leicester Square tube station this is worth a visit.

This place seems to have been run by elderly Iraqi brothers since the beginning of time. It is loved by many Londoners and indeed there was a big campaign a few years ago when it looked as if Gaby's was going to be forced to close in order for developers to wreck yet another part of the city. Its future is still, I think, uncertain.There is usually a very fast turnover so the service is fast and efficient rather than charming. The decor is non existent but everything is very clean.The food is "Mediterrean"/Israeli, freshly cooked and excellent. My favourite is their falafel in pitta. If you want somewhere cheap and good to eat in central London, many many Londoners (including many "theatre people") would say this is hard to beat.

When I first came across Gaby's, I thought, great a deli close to my local haunts. However, the clerk who served me went out of his way to be as rude as possible and I'll now never set foot in here again... Well done that man!

Kedai ini memasang slogan besar, mengklaim menyajikan falafel yang paling lezat. Memasuki kedai, aroma rempah dan bumbu lain begitu tercium dengn banyaknya varian hidangan yang ditawarkan. Selain kebersihannya yang kurang terjaga, pelayanan dari staf juga sangat buruk. Kualitas makanannya rata-rata, walaupun kurang segar tetapi rasanya tidak terlalu buruk.

Cucina mediorientale: hummus, felafel, e carne con insalata. Ho dato un punto in più per il conto: in due meno di 30£. Se siete in zona ne vale la pena, ma andarci apposta no.

I really can't find a better description for the food than ''edible''. It is charmless food made without love, the microwave timer constantly ringing, delivering the falafels for which apparently this place is famous, but which in fact are just dry things, accompanied by tasteless, flat and garnishless hummous.The rest was from the same book: a spiceless, underseasoned, watery lentil soup, and a stuffed pepper accompanied by vegetables that had seen better times.Prices are low and quantities are large. Since I score taking into account the price category, the place attains a 3.I am all for supporting independent, historical places like this deli, and I went in really wanting to like it. But I think, from my own experience and the descriptions of some old customers, that it is now trading on the past: there is no sense of any real care or charisma on the part of the people running it.

My date took me for lunch as he knew I liked independent restaurants.I loved the selection of food but chose a salt beef sandwich.The bread was really fresh and full of flavour (caraway I think?) it was stuffed full of succulent delicious salt beef with juicy pickles on the side. Best salt beef sandwich I've had in years - maybe ever!Quirky cafe - adorned with pictures of loyal celebrity clients who've helped save the cafe in times of trouble.Its a bit tired around the edges but that adds to it's uniqueness and is another reason it stands out from the hordes of chains in the area. Lovely staff.

Famous restaurant in London that has limited time due to greedy council rate increases and perseqution of privately owned business in the capital ... go there have falafels enjoy before its becomes a starbucks

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There may be better falafels and salt beef, I wouldn't know. But for a bewildering range of salads and dips and all, and for an atmosphere which used to be far commoner 20, 30, 40 or more years ago, I don't think Gaby's can be beaten. Sort of New York, sort of hippy, sort of Levantine, you can leave hipster cool (and franchise chain) London at the door, and feel at home. The place is independent and so is the service... Underneath the air of preoccupation, the staff are often really charming.

If you check my reviews you will see I very rarely give one star but this was absolutely disgraceful. I mentioned it immediately to the waiter, no response. Called him over having tasted it, it WAS awful, still no attempt to put things right. Another waiter and still just a shrug of the shoulders. I got the bill, fully charged for, of course. Complained again at the till and the old boy (who's been there for decades) he just shrugged too! Never again.The veggie lasagne looked like Iceland B stock. A place isn't good value if you can't eat the food!

Great food and good prices, always visit here before a trip to a West End theatre or cinema. I particularly enjoy the falafels and salad.

If you want a quick bite before a show, Gaby's is it. Simple non elegant venue in the heart if theatre lland.Mediterranean fast food that is really excellent especially good for vegetarians.Very popular so you may have to wait to be seated.

I always have lunch here when visiting the London galleries - just two minutes' walk from the National Portrait Gallery and Trafalgar Square. The food is great, with a lot of interesting options for vegetarians in particular. The grilled aubergine with tahini is excellent and good value too, as is the falafel and pitta bread. The salad selection is great too, with lots of variety and very nicely presented. Service is prompt and friendly.

The food is reasonably varied and it's of decent quality. It's perfectly acceptable for a quick cheap meal in humble surroundings in the centre of the West End and the service is friendly. Whilst some will appreciate what's on offer there will be others who want fine dining and a luxurious setting but this place definitely isn't for you.

as i walked into the restaurant i was surrounded by signed photos of famous stars who had been to Gaby's deli. I had ordered a falafel in pita and the side dish of a latka. It was delicious. The falafel had a lot of flavor and the pita was warm. Inside the pita i added a few salads which tasted very fresh. The only negative was that the latka was a little oily. Service was quick and the waitress i had was very polite. Overall, a great experience

i dont know how gabys gets away with all its signs decrying its amazing falafel its the worse falafel in london. to begin the falafels are not made fresh to order but warmed up in a crappy pita bread in the microwave and still its not properly hot they only put one type of salad in and they dont put any pickles in the pita and when you ask for some they want to charge 1£ this is not falafel and definitely a massive rip off for 5£ !

Gaby's is perfect for a quick lunch or evening meal in the heart of Theatreland and a few strides from Leicester Sq. tube. I have enjoyed their falafel and hummus across the decades for over 40 years. Smoked salmon sandwich was very good too.

We desperately needed something to eat before a show so wandered around and came upon this independent deli which definitely fitted the bill. Service was friendly, incredibly quick and food tasty and hot. We chose the special (£8.90 for two courses - of lentil soup followed by chicken and spinach curry) for speed and weren't disappointed. Great for a quick filling supper.

I've been coming here since 1974, and it really doesn't change very much which is great - thank goodness they beat off the developers a few years back. Had my usual mixed deli plate, my companions had goulash and mixed grill - all of us were very satisfied

Un restaurante que está muy bien situado, pero que no cumplió con las espectativas, está decorado con carteles de musicales, el baño es el terror en estado puro, a pesar de todo la comida no, aunque las patatas fritas eran congeladas, las albóndigas estaban ricas. Íbamos a pedir el menú y ya no quedaba, así que nos salió bastante caro para lo que ofrecían, encima la camarera nos pidió tips, con lo que la experiencia fue bastante mediocre.

I took my girlfriend here as I have fond memories of Gabi's. However while my salt beef sandwich was nice the bread was too thin to hold the meat. Cold mashed potato is not a salad, the falafels were quite dry and the hummous had no lemon juice or garlic in it and was quite plain. My girlfriends spinach and feta parcel was also dry and not seasoned. My good memories of Gabi's will have to stay memories as I won't be back.

Tried their falafel wrap today. It isnt the best i have had but it is pretty good especially if you are looking for a quick bite. Their falafels are strange yet tasty as falafels arent supposed to be crunchy.

A lovely place to have lunch. It has a wonderful deli menu with quick service. Although not plush it is full of character and clearly popular with people. It is obvious that people return again and again.

Tucked away in the heart of central London, Gaby's food is fresh, spicy, aromatic, and amazing. There is nothing that comes close to the deliciousness of their hummus in London - and probably in all of England.

Gaby's has an exotic selection of fresh and wonderful Eastern type food. It is staggeringly cheap and totally tasty. Can go there any time for any kind of food and feel welcomed.

Back to the 60's and a trip to the Middle East at the same time. Even the staff and the prices do not reflect the age we are living in. I speak for the falafels but they don't need any advocacy. They have got it from stars and celebs. It's like arriving to a different universe when stepping out to the West End streets after a nice meal.

Within easy reach of Whitehall and the West End, Gaby's is still the place for me when I want falafel. A box of 2 falafel on homemade humus with 3 salad choices is all you need to set you up for the day. And if not, there is a;ways a massive piece of baklava with your name on it!The prices are higher for a sit-down meal, but then again, the commercial rent must be astronomical so I don't begrudge them that. Long may it last :-)

I received great reports about Gaby's and looked forward to going there - the welcome was fabulous, the food was absurdly cheap and they were wonderful about wanting to eat within 20 minutes. The food was not too inspiring on this occasion but the others were regulars and they said we were just unlucky in our choices.

We used to come here years ago when in London and thought it had gone, so we were delighted to find it's still here, but less delighted with the food. It's a characterful little place, and the range of salads on display looks good. We each had a £10 plate of 7 salads. The portions are generous but everything tasted much the same and the falafel was as hard as rock. A small bottle of Merlot was enjoyable but seemed expensive at £5.50 - maybe that is a reasonable price in the West End!

Since the mid-sixties, this mediterranean quick-bite delicatessen snack bar has served delicious hummus, pitta bread, salads, drinks and hot meals to theatre-goers, actors, passing trade and everyone looking for a quick, nutritious and delicious pre-theatre snack.Basic tables and chairs, paintings and theatre posters, quick turnaround and convivial, unpretentious surroundings make this THE place to visit now that sandwich bars have turned into homogenised Macdonalds and Starbucks.Oh, and great value for money!

Locale molto piccolo, servizio abbastanza scostante; il cibo però è buono , vasta scelta di insalate e legumi e piatti caldi. Numerosi piatti vegani. Porzioni abbondanti. Varie proposte di menù del giorno a prezzi contenuti. Per una scelta di insalate ( 7 tipi) e pollo all'orientale servito con patate e insalata 20£ in due.

Gaby has been credited with introducing falafel to London in 1965. I still call in here periodically to eat his falafel, with hummus and salad in pitta bread. They offer a bargain takeaway box of 2 falafel, hummus and your choice of 3 of their home-salads which feature things like chick peas, lentils, beetroot, mushrooms, tomatoes, cucumber etc, On my visit today 2 American visitors were in raptures over the choice available! Glad to see they have restored the mixed carrot and orange juice to their menu. For meat-eaters, their salt beef sandwiches are legendary. Great location too, almost next to Wyndhams Theatre and close to Leicester Square tube station.

This used to be my go-to place to eat when I was in that part of town, but I won't be going any more. Instead of lovely juicy, thickly sliced, slightly fatty salt beef like my mother used to make, one member of my group was served fine slivers of dried-up beef that I would have ejected from my fridge days before. Then there was the goulash! This traditional mittel European dish was served with - guess what! Pilau rice! I don't know if there are new owners and if they are Indian but if that's the case, they should give up on Gaby's and open an Indian restaurant elsewhere. Either that or learn to make the traditional mid-European and middle Eastern food that Gaby's used to be famous for! And on top of that, the service was appalling! I'm glad my brother who introduced me to Gaby's many years ago is no longer alive to see what Gaby's has become. He would be appalled!

Three of us had lunch here. Spinach and Chicken with rice was unexpectedly spicy; 7 hot salads were good and so was smoked salmon bagel with cold potato salad.

We went last night after watching a play. Really surprised that we could still get a meal at that time but no problem. Very tasty and great value. Will return.

Went there last Sunday with a friend, we both remember it from years ago when it was a great cafe with wonderful food - all gone! It's hard to decide if the service or the food were worse: it took over one hour for our order to be completed. We had ordered 4 things: carrot juice (came 10 minutes after ordering), hot chocolate (20 minutes from order), soup (25 minutes), falafel with salad (mainly red cabbage) in a dry pitta bread (one hour after ordering, and had to be reminded several times, no apology, only "yes, it's coming"). We left five minutes after I had paid, and on the way out the same man who had taken my money, asked me if I had paid! Yes, £16.60 for 4 items, not cheap. Very sad: used to be such a great place but no longer so under new ownership. Avoid... or buy Gabys and make it great again!

This deli is conveniently located near the Gallery of Art and Portrait Gallery. The lentil soup was good, the salad was very mediocre. The service was just ok. I requested lemon and even though it wasn't busy I had to wait a very long time for a very thin half slice of lemon. I would suggest this place as a quick place to eat rather than eating at nearby chain restaurants.

Real good food, just travelled doen from Birmingham feeling hungry. Portions were perfect. Amazing hummus too

I used to come here years ago and it hasn't changed a bit. So glad this gem of a cafe survived the recent threat from developers. Popped in for lunch, the salads are as delicious as ever (and the thespians as flamboyant - it's always good for people-watching/listening). Very affordable, real food. One of the West End's best-kept secrets. Long may it continue.

At one point this place - which is part amazing food - part national treasure, was threatened with closure due to plans to change Charing X. The argument here is that London is so expensive that only big corporations can afford to abide in its central space. Of course, places like Gaby's are vital to the hubris, buzz and character of London. It is so well loved that a campaign was drummed up to save it from the hands of planners. So then, the salt beef sarnies of infamy, the wonderful salads and walls full of theatrical nostalgia, live on to fight and live another day. Don't miss this place. Go, and go often.

If you are looking for good, reasonably priced food near Leicester Square - then this is the place. As long as you don't mind the simple decor and squeezing in to some of the tables - this is a great spot at any time of the day. Pastrami, salt beef ( the sandwiches are heaven on a plate )and falafel are very much a speciality here but they have a large and varied menu that would suit all tastes. Service is pleasant and efficient and you never feel rushed even though it is a busy popular spot. When we go to any show or film in the area, we always end up here as we have not found anywhere better for the price.

My friend and I ate here one evening. It was empty when all surrounding places were busy, this should of alerted us. He ordered the mixed grill. It was a joke. It turned up and it looked foul. 3x old pieces of warmed up chicken cubes and a piece of compressed meat that we couldn't even identify. Some salad which had a brownish coat accompanied it. We laughed in disbelief. We asked the waiter what was going on. She apologised and looked really embarrassed and removed the offensive plate. We ordered 2 x salt beef sandwiches. We waited for 2 x stale sandwiches and some old crusty mustard. It was poor to say the least. I paid at the counter. The owner didn't even have he courtesy to stop his phone call and just took my money without any direct eye contact. Clearly desperate for every £ he can extract for his woeful food. Don't eat here unless you have a great sense of humour and absolutely no sense!

Simple cafe setting or take away in a tub or pitta. Loads of choice for vegetarians and vegans. The falafel are amazing. Been a favourite for decades. Still wonderful.

I've eaten here since 1991, and the falafel has never changed, and it a truly awesome experience, they also do very good no vegetarian food, a fiver for a falafel comes with optional chilli sauce, I can honestly say, I have travelled the world but this falafel is the best I have ever tasted..

Fantastic felafel, great vegetarian options. This place is my favourite place to get lunch on work break. Its charm is that is that its just great food - coffee not as good - and is run by very kind people. The sitting area isn't made atmospheric by music and is dimly lit, for me this setting is somewhat of an unassuming sanctuary in crazy old London. I just wish I could smoke in here, next to the photos of Gaby with matt Damon lol. Pecan pie is great.

Right by Leicester Square good for a late night snack or lunch this nice small place mostly clean with some ok vegan options as well as Home made fresh juices.