Hiba Express in Camden

Visited for Iftar during weekday and managed to get a table soon. Ordered Shawarma and chicken wings, taste for good and service too.

Great food and service! Will definitely be coming back.

Unfortunately the waiter overcharged us and the restaurant has gone silent since requesting clarification.

Great food and a great atmosphere

Great evening out. Watch out for the item for four people on the menu, it’s very filling ! Good service too at a busy time,

Good, not great, food. Service could be more prompt and attentive.

Review 2025: Lebanese-Palestinian restaurant in Holborn, with emphasis on the Palestinian part (last time I went in the mid 2010s it was marketed purely as a Lebanese place). Booked a celebratory dinner gathering for a close one with approximately 15 people in Feb 2025 at very short notice. The server and team pulled out all the stops to secure a space for us and make sure it would be a very memorable and smooth dinner, including faultlessly taking all our orders in his head and lighting/bringing a cake that we’d brought . Of particular note was the chef’s special, the Palestinian maklouba (maqluba), a delicately spiced layered upside down rice pilaf with chicken leg, fried cauliflower, potato and aubergine, theatrically served table side by turning the pot upside down (to his credit, our server did this for all six of these with exactly the same vigour and energy ). There were also plenty of vegetarian options. The venue does not serve alcohol although there’s a £2pp corkage fee you could use (although we didn’t need to). There are also lots of BDS-Compliant soft drinks including a special type of coke. Thoroughly recommended for large parties. I must also return in future for some shawarma (you can see these rotating as you come in). Review 2018: Great range of Lebanese classics, friendly and helpful staff. Takeaway boxes provided if you can't finish the generous portions. Quirky decor.

Mi organización utilizó Hiba Express como catering por segunda vez en uno de nuestros eventos y no podríamos estar más contentos! Organizar el pedido con Sayeda siempre es una alegría, y la comida es deliciosa. Los falafels y la salsa de chile fueron definitivamente los favoritos. Las tarifas de Hiba son asequibles, y la relación calidad-precio es excelente. ¡Ya estamos emocionados por la próxima vez!

Great food Great atmosphere Great staff attitude

The chicken Maqlooba was great - chicken tender and the rice well flavoured. I also think the shwarma is amazing. I wouldn't order the labne again but that might be because I compare it to all the labneh I had in Lebanon!

Poor atmosphere (no music), the service is terrible and no welcoming. It is expensive (services fees added and not mentioned). The food is not as tasty as I would expected. I went to back to Shakeshuka a good restaurent with good people.

The politeness of the waiters, the deliciousness of the food and most importantly the support they give to Palestine make this a 10/10 place. I congratulate you on this honorable stance.

Waiter was confused by our order (for two people) and our mains came out over 30 mins apart. One waiter was friendly and tried to sort it for us and told us only one order had been put through. Mistakes can happen, that could be understandable, but when we complained, the original waiter became very aggressive, started shouting at my husband and said it was our fault because we ordered a couple of minutes apart. They put three mains on the bill even though we only had two and also tried to charge service charge after all that. It’s a shame because we had visited once before and had been happy, and we want to support Palestinian businesses. But this was a very unpleasant experience we wouldn’t like to repeat.

Absolutely loved the food and the vibe. Gonna go back just to drink tea and chat. I would suggest sitting upstairs, the heating aint the best downstairs hehe. 🇵🇸

The food was nice! Not amazing, but a decent choice in the area. Service however, was pretty disappointing. Got given some dirty cutlery and a used glass. Staff are friendly, but they got our order wrong. Atmosphere? It’s super super loud. Good black tea with mint.

Money well spent. I've been wanting to try this place for about a year now and finally got to go here with my brother. I ordered a mix grill and it was delicious. The meat was tender and juicy. I enjoyed every bite of it.

Once I've ordered the famous Maqlouba and it came like from what's left in pot it shouldn't be served if they don't have enough to do so

Beautiful, authentic Palestinian food and fantastic customer service. Thank you!

Delicious food and wonderful atmosphere. It felt like everyone was enjoying their time at work, which is very rare! Will definitely be back

Recientemente Hiba consiguió atender un evento para mí y su comunicación fue eficiente, rápida y cálida. La comida en sí era deliciosa, los falafels especialmente eran mis favoritos! También disfruté de las bebidas que me ofrecieron. El ambiente en el restaurante en sí era un ambiente acogedor y envolvente. Me encantaron los toques palestinos y la música que estaba sonando! Gran restaurante con personal acogedor, sin duda volveré. El catering era muy suave también, la comida llegó en excelentes condiciones y era delicioso!

Grill chicken wings perfectly grilled taste to perfection. Herb Chips full flavour crunchy very tasty. First time tried chicken Maqluba traditional Palestinian dish well cooked perfectly spice similar to biryani presented in unique style I have enjoyed definitely recommend people to try chicken Maqluba.

Encantador lugar. Gran ambiente. Comida y servicio muy decepcionante. Fuimos en grupo. Todos pedimos comidas diferentes. El camarero sugirió tomar el pedido de todos para que pudiéramos comer juntos. La gente estaba recibiendo órdenes equivocadas, incluso las bebidas. Algunos de nosotros estuvimos esperando durante mucho tiempo para la orden solo para tener una comida para llevar en su lugar. La comida estaba seca y quemada. Cuando me quejé. Mi plato fue llevado arriba. Dejar reposar unos 15 minutos, solo para que el mismo plato se trajera de vuelta sin el kebab y el resto se enfrió. No había suficiente personal y solo una persona cocinando.

Our second course was served after a few minutes of serving the first course. When we mentioned our displeasure we were ignored completely. Overall the food is very mediocre and the toilets are disgusting.

Delicious food but very expensive

Not worth a visit. I was scammed and disturbed. I was not welcomed. The person who took the order was talking loudly, the music was louder, the workers were shouting, and a plate of hummus costs 7.50 They want you to eat whatever is available. Every time I ask him about something, he say He say we have Maglopa something like that haha I wish I could find a way to get my money back haha There is no one stupid on this earth, guys. I hope the restaurant owner sees my comment and gives me my money back.

Dining here after having dined at Mini Hiba Walthamstow was truly an awful experience, which I guess is a testament to the Walthamstow branch and it's staff. They're SO welcoming and treat you like family whereas here - you're just a table number. At this Holborn branch I found service frustrating - staff weren't listening to me. Moreover it was quite a bug bearer for two staff members to come over and ask for our order after having sat down for less than a minute..where is the logic? I haven't even talked about the lack of attention to detail..giving a bottle of water, in a flimsy plastic bottle, filled to the brim - which resulted in a lot of water spilled on me..where is the common sense!?!? To say I was unhappy is an understatement. - The hummus didn't taste the same as the other branch (I enjoyed this more) and more importantly it didnt come with the fresh bread, thr Walthamstow branch offers. - Menu didn't even offer maqluba or musakhan which was a shame.. My experience at Mini Hiba Walthamstow was my 1st experience of Palestinian food and I was excited to have this again and even introduce my mum to it however her verdict sadly was that this isn't a food she wishes to try again. I know she would have enjoyed the musakhan if that was offered here and the fresh bread to accompany the hummus. The imposition of a service charge is poor given the service doesn't match. I feel this meal really left a sour taste in my mouth and felt like a waste of money - I didn't leave with a full heart that i did when I dined at the Walthamstow branch 2 weeks ago. I genuinely do wish I made the journey to Walthamstow from central rather than bother with the Holborn branch. Funnily I rang the Walthamstow branch to reserve a table and told her that I'm just outside Tottenham Court Road - the lady advised me of the Holborn branch which was closer to where I was. Bad judgement call on my part and this goes to prove: go with what you know. This branch isn't it and I would say to avoid. Sorry.

Exceptionally kind staff and very good service. The falafel wrap is delicious. Great, central location and cosy atmosphere. Would recommend.

Amazing fresh food and excellent service

Un hermoso restaurante palestino en el centro de Londres. Comida increíble, decoración maravillosa y personal excepcionalmente amable. Recomiendo encarecidamente para todos.

Went to a party in the upstairs section and it was one of the best nights of my life. Impeccable food and service. We need more Hiba!

Really small portions compared to Maroush, service was poor (we didn't feel welcome), Atmosphere was ok.

The food is delicious, the price is a little expensive.

A well run Palestinian family business that offers really good food. The meat platter was my go-to and I'd definitely recommend it if you're going to eat there. Staff was friendly and recommended us the food options

I'm gluten free vegan and had hummus, babaganoush and falafes. Staff were very friendly and knowledgeable about dietary requirements. Highly recommended. I wish there were more gluten free options, e.g. wraps and a gf vg mezze platter option.

Excellent and delicious. Highly recommended

Great restaurant, decent price and portions

Bonito restaurante y las porciones son grandes. La comida es absolutamente deliciosa. Mucho en el menú. He probado el falafel un par de veces aquí y está delicioso.

Dined in with some friends. Great restaurant, the food is tasty and very friendly staff.

Good Palestinian and Lebanese food and service although at times a little slow. Great atmosphere with a message: free Pal/es/tine

A very busy place, so the food took some time to arrive after we ordered. Due to the crowd, it was challenging to get the attention of the servers. The mains were enjoyable, with the falafel being one of the best I’ve ever tasted, and the overall meal felt healthy. However, the bread and sauces were not brought out until we specifically requested them. For dessert, we ordered baklava and Kunefe, but unfortunately, both were of very poor quality. The baklava tasted stale, as if it had come from a packet or was more than a day old. The Kunefe cheese was unpleasant, and we left it untouched. Additionally, we asked for three spoons but only received one. After requesting two more, we were given just one additional spoon, and despite asking again, the third spoon never arrived. Overall, while the mains were good, the service and dessert were disappointing. The decor was amazing.

Even though their service is late and ambience at times feels noisy, their food compensates for this. I felt it was slightly expensive, none the less worth the spend

Utilicé el catering Hiba para un evento en LSE Student Union para una conferencia a gran escala y fueron increíbles. Tan fácil de contactar con consultas y respuestas muy rápidas a correos electrónicos y preguntas. El día en que la entrega fue tan suave, sin demoras y el amable repartidor nos ayudó a configurar todo y comprobó que todo estaba bien y estábamos contentos antes de que se fuera. La comida fue un placer y todos hablaron muy bien de ella. Tantas opciones para una larga lista de requisitos dietéticos y en general una experiencia fantástica. Definitivamente los volveré a usar!

Had a great meal, they are very helpful, kind, and serves good food in a good atmosphère!!

مطعم فلسطيني عنصري يعادي الساميه والاسلاميه وخاصه الشعب السعودي سيء المعامله والاخلاق للعرب يكره العرب كره شديد ويبهذلهم في مطعمه ويغلق الابواب ويطردهم انه سيء المعامله العنصريه

تخيل انك تطلع من بيتك وتضرب مشوار قريب ساعه عشان تاكل من عندهم ف الأخير يطلعو عنصرييين عيال كلب .. العيب مو فيهم العيب اللي مدح فيهم وخلانا نجي عندهم ..

The food and atmosphere was amazing and we were served by a lovely hostess, Meskela. Thank you for making this visit so memorable!

Simply delicious. As the other reviewers have said, this is a lovely place with excellent shwarma. Currently one of my top three lebanese in London, alongside Al Arez Edgeware Road, Diwan in Marleybone . I love the fact they bring you sauces without asking. Bravo. Melon juice wasn't quite there - a bit too frothy, but everything else was on more than on point.

Excellent food and drinks, especially the mixed vegetarian platter and lemon with mint drink... Service friendly and efficient...

Great food reasonably priced. Drinks are a bit pricy. Probably the cheapest place to sit and eat a decent meal in the area though. The upstairs is coming along nicely and has been very beautifully designed!

I came here with my family to celebrate us getting together for the first time in a while. The food was amazing, with great portions of absolutely amazing food. The appetizers were especially delicious, I cannot recommend the baba ganouj enough. Most of all, the staff was incredibly kind, attentive and generous. We were served by Hassan who gave us a wonderful introduction to Palestinian food, and I cannot wait to come back here in the future. A must try restaurant!

food was unseasoned and overpriced. small portion size. the staff couldn't sit us in a 4 person booth with 3 people when they had 2 people sitting in the same one. womens toilets were clogged and dirty, says my friend. not sure what could be worse

The food was delicious. Great service and friendly atmosphere. Just a bit under decorated downstairs for my liking but would definitely go again 😄

If hospitality was a person this is what it would look like🔻

On the menu says 3 skewers shish cubes this is not even close to one..not worth the price of £15

Palestine will live forever ♥️ Amazing food. Amazing atmosphere

Service was quite slow with staff standing around the kitchen area quite relaxed. One side dish arrived when the rest of the food was nearly finished.

Very disappointed! There is a takeaway down the road, near farringdon station called Lebanon and it is so much better! Such a shame, Hiba is a good restaurant and all donations go to Palestine fair enough but my take at wrap was the worst I ate! And the fattoush salad was full of lemon water it was not nice. I’ve ordered rice and chicken from them before and no I don’t think I want to come back here

Shown to a table. Provided with a menu and dirty cutlery. Then ignored for 14 minutes before I got up and left. Poor service to say the least.

I'm all for the cause but the food here is straight out nasty... I had to force myself to eat everything. Tasteless, probably the worst restaurant I've ever gone.

Ordered 3 skeewwra of chicken and recieved one .

I won't get my Lebanese food anywhere else 😋

Got a takeaway lamb shawerma and wings,when I opened the shawarma there was hardly any meat inside it ,the chicken wings were also from a baby chicken, got ripped off

Got a takeaway lamb shawerma and wings,when I opened the shawarma there was hardly any meat inside it ,the chicken wings were also from a baby chicken, got ripped off

Absolutely disgusting. Stay away.

Absolutely disgusting. Stay away.

Really good food, perfect for lunch.

Very good Palestinian restaurant with traditional food and a very good shawarma with the right spices. A very good option to eat Middle Eastern food in the heart of London.

Stumbled across this place by accident when exploring London a few days, friendly staff and absolutely lovely food! Highly recommend

One of the worst Lebanese restaurants I’ve visited. Meat was dry and overcooked, salads - saw better days. Hummus was sour. The full experience was very expensive. Shame. Not recommended at all.

Delicious food, good customer service. Consistent taste 👌

Typically Palestinian atmosphere and the image of this magnificent people: warm, friendly, welcoming and smiling. The food is excellent and the prices affordable. We will happily return during our next stay in London. We wish you great success and a long life for your restaurant, thank you for your welcome!

a place shining with taste and morals

We ordered the set menu for 2 with fries. The meal was a decent size and our order was taken by a lovely woman. After everything arrived, we still had not received the fries so we had to ask them again. When the bill came, we were charged for two fries and had to tell them to remove one. Once we had finished our food, we waited a long time for the baklava that is part of the set menu. None of the serves came over to see if we were ok whilst sitting there at an empty table. We had to call someone over. Considering there were only 3/4 other tables to wait on, I think this was not acceptable service. The food tasted very nice. [Date of meal - 12/4/24]

The best! Delicious food, lovely people, great ambiance, best falafel in London!!

You must verify your order after submitting your receipt...because sometimes there is a difference between your order and what was placed for you...the atmosphere is not suitable for non-smoking families

WOW WOW WOW- Very friendly staff, amazing food and all around positive vibes

Stay away. One of the worst stomach ache I’ve had in my entire life.

My fave lunch spot in Holborn, the falafel box is always a delight.

Very tasty indeed , just a bit too small I feel for the price , not the biggest portion of fries either for the price £11.75 all in . Can’t complain about the taste as I said just too small . Maybe I’ll eat in the restaurant next time to see if the sizes change

Service and food are simply top!!

Order was perfect! They saw the notes as well!

My 12 year old daughter found the staff welcoming, the decorations magnificent, the food good and the drinks had nothing to envy of the usual "brands" that we no longer consume.

Really love meeting my friends here and eating great food

Amazing food. Portions great and server was fantastic. However price was a bit steep.

Sara, una amiga que hice en la marcha por Palestina, me presentó Hiba Express. Estaba extremadamente ocupado, ya que parece que muchas otras personas de la marcha habían descendido al restaurante. Tenía arroz y pollo porque eso fue lo primero que vi y tenía demasiada hambre para mirar más lejos. Un par de días más tarde estaba pasando por la estación Holborn y simplemente tuve que parar y conseguir una comida para llevar. De repente llovió cubos. Cuando llegué a casa me desgarré en el pavimento de cordero enjambre e incluso olvidé tomar una foto, de ahí la parte - envoltura comido en la foto. El veredicto... ¡fue ORGÁSMICO! De hecho, me encanta el enjambre de cordero y nunca he logrado encontrar uno realmente bueno en Londres hasta que descubrí Hiba Express. Acabo de volver de mis vacaciones y no puedo esperar a volver a Hiba Express para probar los otros platos.

Always have to visit hiba when in london . We love the palestenian food and the service . Chicken shawrma is very good

The restaurant staff are very welcoming. The chefs are absolutely awesome. Meskela, is probably the best waiter 😁. We’ve been here a few times and we make sure to visit wherever we’re in that part of London.

Was looking for a healthy lunch and found it! The Main Course platter which included option of rice/chips/salad(£1 extra) and a hot/cold mezze was probably too much for lunch, but i finished it anyway. Washed down with traditional coffee. When the weather changed staff was quick to put the cover out, which allowed me to finish without getting soaked. If i'm in the area again, will stop by and try some of the other dishes.

They do good food, but the waiter wasn’t as good as he should have been with the clients,he was talking in humiliating way although that was my was my third time in that restaurant. The moral of review is that they should improve their service.

Mashallah, it is one of the best Arabic restaurants in London. The workers are excellent and the service is fast

Food is tasty, but mind that there is an additional service fee(12.5%). If you get today's dish with a soft drink, it costs around £20, which means it is hard to say value for money.

Visited for dinner with friends. The restaurant is spread over two floors with a small dining room on the ground floor where the kitchen is situated. The menu is Lebanese and Palestinian. They also offer a selection of Vegetarian and Vegan dishes. I ordered the 1 Person platter which was quite good and tasty. I enjoyed my meal. The only negative on the night was the very slow service. It took about 45 minutes for our food to be delivered to our table. It was disappointing to see so many takeaway orders being served while we sat hungry and waiting. It was quite apparent that the Takeaway orders take precedent over diners. This I find not really acceptable. We did speak to the staff about why the long delay. Overall this spoilt what was meant to be an enjoyable dinner with friends.

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Really tasty food. Really friendly and attentive staff. As feedback, I wish the vegetarian platter had fewer stuffed wine leaves and more than one falafel... Unfortunately four of the staff took a smoke break by the front door, and it all blew in as my food arrived.

Hassan’s service was excellent and we felt very welcomed. The food was affordable and we had a very enjoyable time.10/10 experience.

Quicker than expected and tasty, what more can I say…

They were just about to close when we came in and stayed open for longer to accommodate us. Excellent flavourful food. The wraps were yummy and very reasonably priced!

Nice selection of Palestinian and Lebanese food. Today I tried the Kafta Meshwi, which was very tasty. I tried a wrap on another occasion, which was good value for money. Friendly service.

We had a few starters to share and they were delicious! Lovely staff and a great atmosphere, would definitely recommend. Great vegan options as well.

Dependably delicious with kind service - a huge choice of freshly made Middle Eastern dishes