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Nº 331 in 963 in Coventry

Nº 3 of 4 Mediterranean in Coventry

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Beautiful food and great staff. Also, if you like sports there are screens. My 3* atmosphere rating only reflects my first visit. Spurs were playing Leicester

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jskyblue74 . 2024-08-20

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This is my first time trying a restaurant like this. I feel at home. The food is very clean and healthy. The food is amazing, especially the decor. You feel like you are in the Middle East. Really ✨Habibi ✨amazing

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jojo el . 2023-11-27

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A beautiful restaurant, the most beautiful food, and the service is very good

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Amal Elmadrab . 2023-11-23

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Ordered 2 go bags and went to collect and the place was closed. They didn't answer the phone. Messaged on Facebook to find they have closed for maintenance. So we have lost out on our money but yet they are still on the website even thought they are closed.

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Vicky Horbury . 2023-11-18

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Delicious food! Full of flavour. Very pleasant staff. We'll definitely be going back. Thank you!

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Chris Jeffery . 2023-10-12

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One of the best and always upgrading

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Mohamed sayed . 2023-09-27

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Took a small sample of the menu home for the other half to try to see if he liked it so we can go back on his birthday for a full sit in menu. All very enjoyable food, the staff couldnt be nicer, the chicken fell off the bone and was flavourful and delicious, rice was fresh and fiery. Thank you for making a dark and dreary evening a bit brighter, much obliged, we will be back soon.

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ArmyOfAll . 2023-09-27

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A new venue for this old favourite of ours. The decor was bare and bland unlike its previous incarnation which was cosy and vibrant and full of Middle Eastern artefacts.The food however was delicious , freshly cooked and full of flavour. The waiter couldn’t do enough for us and we enjoyed the meal as always. Highly recommended.

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Jill Dempsey . 2023-05-23

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Staff are friendly but the food I got was garbage. I purchased it off to good to go which I fully understand ya get what you pay for but what I got was a joke. Half a tub of rice and some salad with a tub of god only noes what but it smelt like dog food.. at first they told me half a hour so I politely ask for a refund to which they returned with the bag. Would never recommend or enter there myself again.

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Daylight Dogger . 2023-04-29

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Very good food and service I loved

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Ahmad Ahmad . 2023-03-05

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Amazing service and delicious food. Tabbouleh was excellent:)

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Louise Aikman . 2023-02-20

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It's a Lebanese cuisine restaurant located on Far Gosford Street, Coventry. Interior decoration is nice and service is quick.Stuffs are polite and attentive.Pocket pinch is reasonable. The food was tasty.

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Nihar Roy . 2023-01-30

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Incredible food and amazing service. 100% will be back

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Lucy Ruckman . 2023-01-25

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I don’t know what to say other than I haven’t had food this good in years. It’s my absolute favourite place to eat. انا احب حبيبي

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Gaia Kay . 2023-01-15

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I believe it is reopening at bigger premises further up the road. Don't know when though :-(.

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Alex Steer . 2023-01-08

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I miss this place. Was the best Arab restaurant in the Midlands

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Nadia Khan . 2022-02-19

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I miss this place, wish they'd open again

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Amaarah Nizam . 2021-12-26

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I have a lot of memories in this restaurant🥺🥺

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Da Mystro . 2021-11-28

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Has Habibi - gone under - i have tried their phone and it isnt recognised and i have send an e mail. I am going to be gutted if this is case because it is the best place to eat in Coventry.

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jeanrobinson123 . 2021-05-05

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Lovely, cosy place with a superb ambience and amazing food! Don't forget to BYOB. Highly recommend :)

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Tas K . 2020-08-07

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I ordered a takeaway off their website. The owner told me over the phone it was already being made and so should be 15 mins max before it was ready for collection. It should have been £26 according to the website but she said it was £36.50. I called back and told her I had added it up and it was far less than that and she asked me where did I see the prices. I explained they were on the website. She said that was an old menu and apologised. They had already told me they were cooking the food or I would have cancelled. I said it wasn’t very good that they had added over £10 and she said they had a new menu printed in the restaurant. Which is of no use to me when I ordered from home. She said they had put a status up on fb in January (I have never looked at their page before) but I looked and there wasn’t one post from January! As you can see from the receipt the salad was £4.90! A tiny tub of iceberg lettuce, cucumber and tomato for nearly £5. A thin small wrap for £7.99 (misc relates to halloumi which was put in the wrap).Never ordering food from there again out of principle. False advertising and extortionate prices!

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Holidaymkr . 2020-03-10

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Habibi was recommended to us by my daughter.....we were not disappointed, Fanastic service ,surroundings and food.Visit it soon a hidden gem thank you ....we will be back!

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Margaret B . 2020-02-26

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So my OH and I popped in without a booking and the place was quiet. But when we ordered (service took 20 minutes) the food came and there was so much food! We had to take food home there was so much! The hummus was very tasty, my mum makes it fresh, and this tasted very similar. My favourite was the stuffed leaves, beautiful flavour. This place may not be as good as the real thing in the country of origin, but I will be coming back with friends, as I liked the food, service and atmosphere.

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939raveng . 2019-12-29

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We went here as a group of 26 people for my niece's birthday celebrations - she and some of my family have been before and raved about it. We weren't disappointed. Such gorgeous tasty food, lovely staff, very atmospheric outside in the tented area with firepits, sheesha pipes and blankets. Couldn't recommend highly enough - will definitely re-visit.

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Lacroix123 . 2019-11-26

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I am Lebanese and was taken here in October by English friends wanting to treat me with my type of food and culture....Of course I was polite but in all honesty this place is taqeed... a lazy imitation of real Sham(Lebanese,Palestinian,Syrian style cooking) Grandma would never ever have cooked like this! Only English who don't know our food and culture think its great.... its different but not a real or quality example.... Maqsib and others who say they should do better are right. Sorry but this is obviously true.

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sara b . 2019-11-02

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I checked out this place online for a special lunch for my Palestinian wife. It makes a huge point of its ethnic regional authenticity which In my experience is unfounded and borders on misrepresentation. Non Palestinians etc would not recognise what we ordered as what it claimed to be... non Palestinians would be given a false idea of its dishes. To begin with the online advertised opening times are incorrect. We went for lunch at 1 (expecting opening at 12 as advertised) and had to wait .... on the door it states opening 4pm. Luckily (?) we were allowed in at about 3.30. The waitress was charming but the food was very disappointing... my wife and daughter are Palestinian and we reasonably expected the Palestinian dishes to be at least similar to the originals...The Mskhan chicken 2 of us wanted for example is a West Bank favourite of ours but was served as a wrap. ! The elaborate website espouses the owner's care taken to lovingly create the dishes. Its simply not trueThe bread was supermarket flatbread style rather than homemade, the stuffed vine-leaves were out of a tin. .... the place is certainly full of "Freedom" for Palestine stuff (excellent) but this adds credibility to food which is far from credible. its time she checked her menu which cynically cuts corners to present the unknowing with fraudulent foodfraudulent food.

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Maqsib . 2019-10-23

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Went this restaurant as saw on trip advisor reviews. Decided to go in the tent at the back of the restaurant and sit on the floor.The Good tastes divine ,and thoroughly enjoyed the e experience of something that is not the norm.

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lesley k . 2019-09-28

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A truly lovely dining experience, we were in the tent with a blazing fire pit which all added to a great atmosphere. The food was excellent as was the service.

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Companion826636 . 2019-09-08

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Habibi Restaurant is a fantastic place to visit, we always get amazing customer service and the food is highly recommended. A must see place with an amazing atmosphere. Habib’s is definitely a favourite of mine. Amazing food and amazing staff!

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Kaman F . 2019-09-03

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Me and my friends visited Habibi on the 16th August for a birthday meal. I had heard about this restaurant for quite some time and decided to suggest it.Booking was very easy to do over the phone and successfully booked a table for 5 outside for the evening. Unfortunately the weather wasnt on our side and it rained throughout the night but this in no way affected the night at all. Outside is fully sheltered.We ordered Sheesha, Drinks and Food all of which was amazing. The staff were just so wonderful too. All round it was a lovely place and all in our party cannot wait to come back.

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Steelcrumpet . 2019-08-17

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Went on a Thursday night. The place was almost empty apart from us which was not a good sign. The service was dire. Everybody's food came at different times, 20-25 mins apart which was awkward to say the least. The soft drink I ordered NEVER came, in spite of me asking a total of three times. They kept insisting it was on its way! One waiter still had the nerve to walk past and say a perfunctory "Everything ok guys?" as if he really cared. In all fairness the food was acceptable but you can't really mess up a piece of grilled meat with loads of salt on it. Like I said, I had good company so I did not feel like making a fuss on the night but I simply cannot recommend on account of the horrible service. The young men and women who work here really don't care.

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Tristan P . 2019-07-26

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I recently visited this restaurant with a large group of friends (20+) to mark a special occasion. The staff were very accommodating and friendly, and the outdoor seating area with drapes and cushions was perfect for the warm summer night. We expected to wait a while for the food due to the size of our party, but the orders were taken promptly and the food arrived without delay. It was very tasty and the Mezza selection was enjoyed by all. We will be returning to this lovely restaurant soon.

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Nibbles2418 . 2019-07-14

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I have visited here twice now and both times brought guests to Coventry. Both times we have had the mezza board sometimes with a few added extras and have been incredibly satisfied.

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ReesDom . 2019-07-09

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There is no interest in serving the paying public with a nice atmosphere and interesting food...Lebanese food is amazing, I would suggest the chef and staff try it to see what they should be serving!

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tonyok2016 . 2019-05-10

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In a city lacking independent restaurants this could be such a gem. Sadly food can be hit and miss and the place is in dire need of a facelift ... or even a coat of paint.

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Saintc32018 . 2019-05-08

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Fantastic restaurant. Went for a chilled Saturday evening and had the £30 for 2 people sharing platter. Heaps of food, fantastically cooked and the atmosphere made you feel like you were in the Middle East. Great service too. Itching to go back. Also amazing as it is bring your own booze!

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elliehjames . 2019-04-24

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Came here to shisha with friends, really liked the atmosphere, it was very relaxing. There was only one other table other than us though. We loved the shisha and they have a very good price too. We really enjoyed the surrounding. Would definitely come again.

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jennyraka . 2019-04-03

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Went for an anniversary dinner with my girlfriend, and was met with a welcoming entrance, cosy candle lit dining area, and a cosy table to eat. Food was amazing with a variety of mezza dishes - alongside excelled table service. A complimentary red velvet sponge was given to celebrate the occasion. A very nice evening all round.

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johnsont2908 . 2019-03-06

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I went here with friends, on the rave recommendation of one of them and I was excited beforehand because I am a fan of Arabic food. The ambience was perfectly pleasant and the BYO nature of the restaurant allowed a nice atmosphere to develop over the evening. Note that there is a small corkage to drinks.

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tedward78 . 2019-03-03

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I visited here with my wife. We were keeping our hopes up since we are Arab and moved to Coventry a few months ago but found it difficult to find much middle Eastern cuisine around the city. We had sujuk (spicy sausage) starter, batata harah and lamb hoummus. The lamb was most definitely boiled and plain thrown onto the hoummus. The hoummus itself was grainy. We were also told we had to buy the bread separately for £1.20 a portion. So if I didn't buy any bread, am I expected to eat the hoummus with my fingers?! Every Arab knows bread is ALWAYS supplied with a hoummus based dish. Absolutely despicable.

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The_Eager_Tourist . 2019-01-02

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what to say, lived in the middle east for a few years, been served crap in that time....so i suppose this place was authentic. Arabic bread, one of my firm favourites, never had it served cold and old! Cash only as card machine was broken.....easy fix...no signs saying this were old.....trip to cashpoint... Obviously the grill wasn't working either as couldn't have anything grilled off the menu......amazing just like being in a war zone. If they concentrated on decent quality food more and less on silly anti israeli signs everywhere perhaps they wouldn't get reviews like this.....avoid like the plague. After eating a bit of the bland mains we left........didn't want to stay for baclava.....couldn't stand the disappointment.

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whale0ilbeefh00ked . 2018-12-01

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I’m from the Middle East. Not only is the food far from authentic, it also tasted really really bad. The shawarma was boiled chicken with spices thrown at it, the batata harrah was boiled potato with some garlic and pepper. For other Arabs, the chicken smelled like zana5. They did not have any grilled dishes.

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Roam36501630608 . 2018-11-27

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First time here on recommendarion late afternoon. The first thing that strikes you is the dark authenticity of the middle eastern decor which set the scene for an interesting meal consisting of mezze for 4 and chicken and lamp main course.

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Jules H . 2018-11-10

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Well, I went there with a friend that he had been before and he like it. But this time the food quantity versus price was really poor. More over we get charged extra for bringing drinks (they don't sell alcohol so they allow you to bring it but you need to pay extra 2.5 pounds per wine bottle and 50p beer bottle).

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Christian A . 2018-10-27

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This has become our go to whenever we get a child free night! We love the atmosphere out in ‘the tent’ and the mezze is to die for. Amazing Arabic food, great service and fantastic value for money - we can’t fault it and will definitely keep going back!

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Leanne C . 2018-10-11

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I have been here plenty of times, and there have never been a single time that I wasn't happy with the food and the great service of habibi's staff, well done to this place and I will keep coming always!

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MariaJoseA1196 . 2018-09-29

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This place is fantastic. We were recommended by a friend who said to try the tent in the back courtyard. The tent is fitted out in a bedouin style with low level seating on cushions with a large coal embers fire in the middle. The atmosphere was great but the food was absolutely out of this world. We ordered the Habibi Mezza which was £30 for 2. The starter consisted of Hummus, Spicy Broad Beans, Falafel, flat breads and a salad which had a superb lemon and mint dressing. I ordered an extra bowl of Baba Ganoush which was extremely tasty. The main course consisted of a chicken wrap and slow cooked lamb dish with rice and salad. The place does not sell alcohol but you are free to bring your own for a small corkage charge. Service was casual but efficient. I would thoroughly recommend!

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bigmal_7 . 2018-09-28

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Habibi’s is an amazing place, the food is out of this world and the service is perfect. Chilled out atmosphere and very interesting decor, can’t recommend enough

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Sally L . 2018-09-28

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This has to be Coventry's most authentic resturant. I never get bored of it. The food is always cooked fresh and tastes amazing. Love the ambience and the staff are amazing.

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RKNAG . 2018-09-23

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We enjoyed a wonderful sharing platter of mixed mezze and grilled meats, all delicious! Great service, reasonable price and amazing cardamom tea and Arabic coffee. Highly recommend!

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norpwing . 2018-09-17

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Great middle eastern restaurant with a wide variety of options. The meze platters are a great option for groups and can be made vegetarian / vegan too.

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Dean S . 2018-09-16

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Food average, very high prices. "Fresh" juice mix has the Rubicon mixed in it But the shisha was very good. Will definitely visit again.

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Mohammed W . 2018-09-14

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A rare night out without the kids - and I’m really glad we went here. The ‘bring your own’ alcohol policy means a feast is surprisingly affordable.

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Neil J . 2018-08-16

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Habibi in Far Gosford Street, Coventry I love middle eastern food, ordered drinks and it took 30 minutes for them to arrive had mezzo with sticky detritus of forgotten decades, needing a deep clean with focus and care. but I like to eat at places that are clean, and staff appeared to be not so. Service was slow and not very attentive. Just down to lack of training not a comment on the young people themselves. student kind of place but

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Inzysky . 2018-08-09

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We have been visiting Habibi for years and have never been let down. The outside garden area is beautiful and relaxing with a lovely atmosphere even at quiet times, the music is always on theme and really gets you in the spirit.

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Erogadian . 2018-08-06

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Wonderful meal with family, had mezzo for five and added a few extra dishes as there were seven of us. Food just kept coming, no alcohol here but all had soft drinks finished with baklava and mint tea.

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Stephen M . 2018-06-24

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My wife and I visited this restaurant this evening and the food was blimming gorgeous, the tastes and spices were amazing; most definitely would recommend!

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Shaun M . 2018-05-27

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No tenía ni idea de este lugar no sea un residente en, pero me alegro de que ahora hacemos. Nos sentamos en lo que es una zona de estar acogedora con una bonita chimenea y cómodos cojines para sentarse y shisha si vape son parte de la nación. Optamos por un poco de mezze entrantes y encantador, la comida era buena. Los panes eran suaves, pero no demasiado pastoso, hummus sabroso, falafel era perfecto y mi pollo kebab principal era una absoluta delicia. No estoy seguro de que lo cocinan el arroz, pero tiene un sabor encantador aromático. Recomendaría este, pero sé que no sirven alcohol es traer su propio, pero tienes que pagar una tasa por el por el aspecto de las cosas que está tomando el mick un poco realmente. Aparte de que no me puedo quejar y recomendaría aquí a menos que estés alérgicos a garbanzos.

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TravelGibbo . 2018-05-14

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My partner and I go to Habibis almost every month and when I'm not there with him I'm convincing other people to come with me. Such an amazing atmosphere, wonderful staff and incredible food!

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Rachael C . 2018-04-30

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Excellent range of delicious dishes, cosy atmosphere, just a really great evening all around. I highly recommend and will be returning soon! It's listed here as Lebanese but is a Palestinian restaurant.

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MsFruitloop . 2018-03-14

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I love middle eastern food, but I like to eat at places that are clean, both the establishment and staff appeared to be not so

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spencerstephen27 . 2018-03-04

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Its one of my favorite places in Coventry. Great food, nice prices and the very kind people. You can also smoke sisha at the cute garden and the food is very traditional arabic one. I ll definately go back

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GourmetFreaks . 2018-02-18

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Been here a few times and love it. The tent out the back is very authentic and makes the evening. The food is good - although have only tried the mezze - and reasonably priced. You can take your own booze as well - bonus!!

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Angie H . 2018-02-08

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He estado aquí un par de veces. Probé el grill y el menú a la parrilla y ambos han sido bastante delicioso.

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SteffiePF . 2018-01-28

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Went on a Thursday night with friends before going on to Escape Live. Convenient location with parking just up the road.

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pjcox2005 . 2017-12-01

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Love this place, try and book a table outside the back,(its soft low cushions on the floor with low round tables,) its like a little piece of holiday under a beduin type canope fire pits and blankets provided, when colder, candles & twinkle lights, food is lovely we always go for the Meze you get a little bit of everything, great atmosphere, take your own drink if you want alcohol they only serve soft drinks plenty of Licenced Shops nearby, Shisha pipes avaiable if you fancy, a few parking spaces on the street if not there is a carpark close by, well worth trying.

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Karyn65 . 2017-11-19

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Hice una reservación 7 días antes de las 7 pm y no tuvimos ningún problema con ser reservado. El servicio y la comida era excelente y todo el ambiente del restaurante era relajado y social.

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Tom M . 2017-11-06

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I visited Habibi last night with my husband and son. Habibi is a bit mythical in Coventry. A place everyone...

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Helen M . 2017-10-28

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I have been to Habibi several times and always had a great time. The atmosphere is slightly exotic (in a...

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99dandy . 2017-10-27

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Tenía prisa para ir al baño, ya que tenía diarrea, cuando termine para mi sorpresa no tenía papel resultará a poner mis mejillas vagabundo en lavabo, difusión y uso mi mano, no secador de mano y no hay jabón para lavarse las manos. Entramos al personal con un vagabundo humedad y dedos mal. Miembro del personal se encogieron de hombros y dijo que es normal, donde ella viene desde entonces sonrió y dijo disfrutar de su comida.

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Simon E . 2017-10-22

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Por primera vez nos topamos Habibi, la idea de ir allí nunca habían cruzado nuestras mentes, pero me alegro de que lo hizo. Un fantástico lugar. El personal era genial, la comida era increíble y la tienda fuera un ambiente relajado y agradable. Sin duda volveré.

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Nicki S . 2017-09-29

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Un nicho de sitio, pintoresco y oscura. Transporta a África del Norte en términos de su decoración.

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Hint_of_Pepper . 2017-09-17

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En 14 / 09 / 2017 a las 8:00 pm tuvimos una cena en este restaurante reservado una semana antes por nuestros colegas de dejar hacer.

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Jack H . 2017-09-15

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Came here for a works leaving do on a recommendation and we were all very impressed. Good value for money and the atmosphere was brilliant. An amazing experience. Food was cooked to perfection and I can't wait to come back with family and friends to try other things on the menu. What a good find.

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Ngiculela . 2017-09-10

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First time, have wanted to try for a long time. Had the mezze for two. It was fantastic. First time having falafel, just delicious! A mixture of hot and cold starters to share and then then they bring out the main! So much food, there was chicken and a separate lamb dish but the meat was SO tender. In a word Amazing! Service great too, attentive without being intrusive. Can't wait to go again. We sat inside, but I believe there is a whole other world on the terrace.

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Caron M . 2017-09-05

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Service was slow and not very attentive. Just down to lack of training not a comment on the young people themselves. We ordered a vegi meze. The food was very bland and average. I would have expected really nice hot fresh flat bread but it was thin and cold. The tagine was very small in size no fruit in it . it had potential to be an interesting bohemian studenty kind of place but they need Togo back to basics on the food front.

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Sarah P . 2017-08-29

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On arrival, the welcome was timid and directionless- did not bode well given it's a restaurant. A party of us 8 adults and 2 teens- we found our way to the rear . a covered but open aired space with a mixed decor of arabesque circa 80's art student. And similarly decrepit. Everything and i mean everything was dull, with sticky detritus of forgotten decades, needing a deep clean with focus and care. Ripped leather cushions spewing filling, mildewed rugs and blankets. heavily ingrained and unloved large etched metal tray tables. not so bad for a war zone make do and mend. deeply neglectfull in Coventry 2017.And similarly neglectful and forgettable food. We ordered various starters. Hummus, devoid of texture via a catering supply by the 10kg tub i assume , as my partner does better with a hand blender . Served by some person or other eventual,. Then bread extra. Extra ! to be added to the order ! how else does hummus get eaten. Must have been paupers day as the basket of cold flat bread was not bountiful nor freely replaced as needed. All starters were indistinct from budget supermarket try on's. Baba gamoush - tahini on tahini ;with a spin of olive oil to garnish. little sign of smoky aubergine here.Mains were a joke. something bland in a 2 small flat earthenware plate to serve 10 ! again please note dear reader we had ordered substantial mezze for our party. Something beany and tomatoey, 2- yes 2 plate-lets of rice, and the crowning inglory, something more bland with chunky potato , and below it in the same plate-let was the couscous. Not separate no, not by choice the customer choosing their ratio to adorn the coucous with rich tagine stew. NO. not even a slight drama of tagine brought to table , lid taken to reveal to the senses ;a delight to feast. NO none of that. Given the waiting time ;you can see how much this restaurant failed to deliver even a third rate early 90's dinner party dream. The presentation on similar earthenware flat bowls, made for eating and sharing difficult on the heavy lipped tables, and then more aggravating by the something or others pretending to be staff, failing at every turn to deliver service to the customer. we had to ask for cutlery, we had to ask for serving spoons, we had to ask for fresh plates after starters, and every time waiting for attention, that had to be interpreted and confirmed by some hierachy. The measly portions of carb heavy foods was luckily balanced by lack of interest invested in taste or texture by the kitchen. I cannot remember any flavour at all. Thus lost all investment by me and others disinterest in eating it. Tinned ratatouille with good toast has more going on .Drinks took an age and a day, some 40 mins just to receive after dinner drinks. my own speciality tea was nothing more than cheap dried whole cardamoms tossed in full cream hot milk. came in a mini metal teapot but NO taste; which was reported to a nonchalant employee . And so the bill, to whom the payer i was a guest. He paid a lot for mean portions, prepared i assume from pre made bulk stock ;and served by somebody or other with little to zero care or knowledge in old dreary surroundings in need of a through refit.

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2far2day . 2017-08-22

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En sortie avec un groupe, j’ai beaucoup apprécié ce restaurant. Ambiance agréable, service discret mais efficace et cordial, cadre original pour ceux qui vont ‘sous la tente’ au fond du restaurant. Bons mezze - chauds et froids – bon pain et bonnes viandes grillées, le tout semblait très frais. Un seul bémol, il faut apporter ses boissons alcoolisées ou ressortir acheter une bouteille dans le quartier qui n’est pas folichon et payer le ‘droit de bouchon’, qui est toutefois raisonnable. Un restaurant où il faut aller en mode décontracté…

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Laurent L . 2017-08-19

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The food was fantastic; some of the best Moroccan dishes I've ever had! Service was extremely quick and staff was very attentive. The venue is very chilled, and the whole atmosphere was extremely welcoming. Could not fault.

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Camcars . 2017-08-12

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This restaurant is the only one to offer a variety of factors in the area such as great food, quick and customised service, friendly and professional staff and an incredible atmosphere both inside and in the outside courtyard. Definitely the best in Coventry!

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Federica F . 2017-07-22

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Make sure you sit outside, get the sharing platter and feel like you are in the Middle East for the evening! A real hidden gem!

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Matt C . 2017-07-20

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My first visit to this restaurant.You wouldn't guess how big it is. Tables indoor, outdoor, wonderful!Food was great and service really good. Price are very good. Even drinks are really nice. Only one negative comment is we had to wait a bit too long for the food.

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stefano s . 2017-07-07

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Finally got round to visiting after being recommended to a long time. It certainly didn't disappoint. Looks great inside with a nice relaxing atmosphere. The food was excellent. Lots of different things to try and every one of them delicious. Will certainly be back in the not too distant future.

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Tom G . 2017-06-28

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Myself and my partner popped in for dinner one Tuesday evening. We had one of the set menus for 2 as recommended by the very friendly waiter. I can safely say there wasn't a single thing that didn't make the cut. The food was exquisite and the atmosphere even better. Would highly recommend! And definitely give the sage tea a try. We will be going back

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Beth G . 2017-06-27

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Been here a handful of times now and it's always superb. Food is always top quality, tasty and authentic. We love to sit in the tent and have a shiesha in the relaxed atmosphere. Taking your own booze means its not only cheap but a very relaxing evening. The hours fly by. Yes, the service style can seem slow, but that only adds to the easy-going ethic of this place. Highly recommend.

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benarichardson1986 . 2017-06-24

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I had heard from a few people how good this restaurant was. So tonight we gave it a try. There is seating both inside and outside, decor is authentic and very atmospheric. This place is by no means, style over substance, the food was delicious, we had the mezze for two. The food is simple, and that is what makes it so good, fresh food cooked well, full of flavour. The staff were very welcoming and attentive, they couldn't do enough for us. Lebanese, Arabic and Moroccan cuisine is how it's described on their Facebook page, but it has a familiar flavour, if you have been to Greece or Turkey too. Lamb and chicken perfectly spiced, a milder alternative if curry is not your thing. I highly recommend this place for a quiet dinner for two, or a night out in a group.

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Jim C . 2017-06-17

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Hadn't been here for a while and we had a midweek celebration. As it is a bring your own drink we had bought a bottle of fizz from the Sainsbury local across the road.It was hot inside so we say in the tent out the back. It was quite busy for a weeknight and the mezze for 2 with a few extras was excellent. Great price and nice relaxed atmosphere.

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SteveS1970 . 2017-06-07

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I've been to Habibi restaurant in Coventry several times now and it never disappoints. The food is really well priced and delicious. We always op for the meal for two which includes cold and hot mezze and a main meal. Everything is always cooked to perfection. When the place is busy there is a lovely atmosphere and we always opt to sit outside in the summertime. It is also bring your own alcohol with only a small corkage fee which is really handy. The waiters are very welcoming and friendly. Can't wait to go again!

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Carly1987Belfast . 2017-06-05

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Arrived after booking, we were advised to as it gets pretty busy! Seated by friendly staff, you take your own drinks so once your seated it's just a case of waiting for a waiter to take your order. Really authentic set up. Cushions on the floor, carpets on the walls and you can book a Hookah pipe if you like. The food is fab, really nicely cooked, no frills, friendly staff. If you want fine dining it's maybe not for you but it's a lovely little place, we ate outside and it really didn't feel like we were sat in the middle of Cov! Will definitely return.

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r0bbiet72 . 2017-06-04

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Habibi is a fab place to eat. I'm not a vegetarian, but trying to eat less meat and was out with veggie friends. Amazing options like this makes that easy. Tasty mezza, lovely atmosphere. The menu could be updated a little to make it easier to choose mezza options and to make it clear what you are ordering. Would be better to have a list to choose a number of items. Some mezza portions are a little mean, one falafel and one piece of hallumi each. Can't fault the flavour and freshness of the food, would recommend the tabouleh.

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tschock_tschock . 2017-05-28

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I've been to habibis a number of times and the food and service is always great. The staff are friendly and accommodating and the seating outside is very atmospheric.

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Gerrie E . 2017-05-26

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I've been to Habibi on numerous occasions and it has never failed. The atmosphere is always friendly. The food is plentiful, delicious and well flavoured.The food does take a while to get there but it's always perfect. I would say the service leaves something to be desired, if you decide to sit upstairs, consider yourself warned, although the seating is lovely, often the waiters take a while to come and take your order, many times I have had to go downstairs and place my order as they seem to have forgotten us! But I wont let this deter me.

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Elana_92 . 2017-05-23

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We stumbled upon this place after visiting Fargo Village. The restaurant is quite small and intimate, creating a very nice atmosphere. We ordered the sharing platter, which they made the effort to separate into two as my partner is vegetarian. The food itself was great, and so was the service. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone visiting Coventry that wants a cuisine that's a bit less common to the area.

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Taigh H . 2017-05-08

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We had lamb schwarma, an aubergine thing with minced lamb and some other small dishes. They were all excellent, full of flavours and very hearty. We both had a homemade smoothie which were great. The restaurant is very cosy and we had a look out the back which looks great, very in keeping with the vibe but I would only really use it on a hot summer evening.No card machine so cash payments. Overall this place is very much recommended.

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maccaderby242 . 2017-05-03

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Nice Hidden restaurant, looks tiny from the outside. Has indoor and outdoor seating area. Food is average & so was the service. Enjoyed my mint tea!

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Natasha B . 2017-04-29

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A group of friends thought we'd try some Lebanese food. We weren't disappointed! We choose the hot mezza (a selection of different food to try). We couldn't believe how much food we were given. What lovely flavours! Thanks for a great night out.

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Pucka1 . 2017-04-19

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A good surprise because I can't aspect there was that atmosphere!A brilliant way to decorate the walls and all the furniture inside.A great space outside and good sharing dishes.

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Marco V B . 2017-04-12

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the food was amazing and excellent price and the location is good for Coventry. the only thing it was very full for a Saturday evening and they also didn't accept debit card for payment.

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Jeannette B . 2017-04-11

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Astonished that they STILL say their card machine is out of order, they've been saying that for years, and I do mean years. What kind of legit restaurant business takes cash only? We hoped to eat in the Bedouin tent but it was all booked, fair enough. Alcohol isn't served so we were allowed to bring out own in but were then charged corkage. Just felt it was all a but expensive for what it was. The street is dirty and had people hanging round our car. Waited quite a long time too, the staff dont hurry. I'd suggest double checking if you book a table.

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Romagirl327 . 2017-04-10

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It's years since I have visited Habibi, but the food is just as nice as always. The venue is intimate and the welcome is warm.Easy to park on the street outside ( but busy as it's a university area). We brought our own drinks and glasses were provided.Great for a different experience. Would be fun for a larger group. There is outside seating too for fine weather.

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Rosie E . 2017-04-08

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