Ishbilia in Kensington and Chelsea

Service could improve but still very fine Good cuisine Small portions for the price Felt pressured by the minimum spending rule but its what you need to conse to feel full anyway

Food was good. But service is very bad. The head waiter is rude and will argue with you about basic things. Went there to celebrate iftar and the service almost managed to ruin for us.

Amò la cucina libanese è questo ristorante lo conoscevo già per averlo provato un anno fa. Niente è cambiato: ottimo l' "humus", sia di ceci, che di melanzane, ottimo l'agnello alla griglia e buonissimo il rosso libanese che ho bevuto. Complimenti!!! Roberto55

If you’re looking for a catering service that delivers exceptional food, outstanding service, and a team of professionals who truly care about making your event special, look no further than Ishbilia. The food was simply outstanding - beautifully presented, fresh, and bursting with flavour. I would highly recommend them for any occasion! Special shout out to Maher – you are an angel!

“Ishbilia has great food—authentic flavors and high-quality ingredients that truly stand out. However, the service could use some improvement. A bit more attentiveness and efficiency would make the dining experience even better. Hope to see some changes on my next visit!”

Thanks to Yoyo and aleyna who made us feel home and food was amazing will be coming back soon.

Great restaurant good service with the waiter Zac 👍

Excellent ! Very warm welcome and a very pleasant atmosphere, the dishes are delicious.

Diana was serving us wholeheartedly with a smile on her face, made us feel more at home. Very accommodating and no delay in the serving. It is my favourite Lebanese restaurant in London.

Great food, quick service, and Diana was fantastic. Thank you - we will be returning soon.

Diana was amazing - she gave such great suggestions for plates to share and I will be coming back again!

Incredible mezzes and great service!! Will definitely be a regular

Food is good, but service is bad. They forgot my main dish and kept me waiting. Also, they don't have alcohol drink in the menu although I saw costumers driking wine!!

my favorite restaurant in london MUST VISIT

Some of the best Lebanese food in the world.

Went on 22 May 2021 and now in 2025 to Ishbilla ordering a range of hot and cold items. The food was simply poor, and the hot items cold.For the prices that you are paying this is not waht you expect. The service continues to be really poor and un-attentive. In the past plates being removed with food still on. Water taking 20 min to arrive and to a service charge apart from the table charge. Standards have not improved but continue to fall. Avoid.

A wonderful restaurant. Terrific food, great atmosphere, superb waiters and staff- thank you Alex and all your colleagues for a lovely evening.

Alex our server was amazing. He took care of us exceptionally, and the food was next level. PLEASE open a restaurant in Belfast. We need delicious Lebanese food! Kim

Zafar was very lovely and attentive. Excellent food great quality.

2 of the staff were very rude. These 2 staff members were making us uncomfortable, and we felt we were not welcomed.The rest of the staff were fine. The food quality was very good but very small portions and very expensive.

I paid £25 for what was meant to be chicken shish, to unfortunately receive bland, flat chicken pieces, maybe 6. It was terrible. I think that’s daylight robbery. And the fatoush salad which is meant to have crispy bread on the top didn’t have any. How is this place calling itself authentic?? I’d rather have gone somewhere else. What a shame. And the waiters were so passive and kept coming to our table to remove the plates and we weren’t even done eating. We had our table booked for 2 hours but they kept coming up to us before the one hour mark and rushing us like telling us to leave. So overpriced for what it is. Don’t waste money here. Elsewhere has better portions and nicer service.

He estado dos veces con mi familia y el restaurante es ideal si tienes niños, ya que hay un ambiente cálido y una selección adecuada de opciones de comida para ellos. ¡Siempre me encanta la gordita de berenjena!

Si te gusta la cocina libanesa tienes que ir a este restaurante. La mejor comida en Londres. Todos los platos tienen el verdadero sabor libanés.

The staff is very professional and friendly. Diana is more polite and friendly. Thank you so much 😊 unforgettable 🎉‼️

Здесь очень вкусно, прелесть в натуральности все продуктов и еды! Отличный персонал, блюда подают очень быстро! Нас обслуживала Диана - очень дружелюбная и профессиональная, дала ценные советы по выбору блюд!

There are only five stars here, but I wish I could give more!! The beauty is in naturalness, everything is very tasty!!

Ishbilia Restaurant Address: 8-9 William Street, London SW1X 9HL If you’re craving authentic Lebanese and Mediterranean cuisine, Ishbilia Restaurant is an absolute gem. My family and I visited this restaurant for dinner recently, and it exceeded our expectations in every way. From the moment we walked in, the warm and cozy atmosphere, paired with the elegant décor, made us feel right at home. The food is simply outstanding—every dish on the menu is fresh, flavorful, and impeccably prepared. Whether it’s the mezze, grilled meats, or traditional dishes, you can tell they use high-quality ingredients and authentic recipes that truly showcase the essence of Lebanese cuisine. The service was another highlight of our evening. The staff are incredibly friendly, attentive, and welcoming, making the dining experience even more enjoyable. Their genuine hospitality adds a personal touch that’s hard to find elsewhere. Ishbilia has become a favorite for my brothers, relatives, and friends alike, and it’s easy to see why. It’s the kind of place you want to revisit time and time again. If you’re in London and looking for a restaurant that offers a perfect blend of delicious food, excellent service, and a cozy atmosphere, I wholeheartedly recommend Ishbilia. It’s a 10/10 dining experience, and I can’t wait to go back. Do yourself a favor and visit Ishbilia—you won’t be disappointed!

The service is slow and the price is overrated

Beautiful, but in the beginning he said that without reservation, the day we entered, he allowed us and said reservation + the food is wonderful and sweet + the treatment. He asked us if we suffer from any type of allergies.

Fast delivery, order taking, speedy processing, very sophisticated treatment and 100% cleanliness.

Aleyna was amazing. Food is great and high quality. My favorite spot in town.

Very good food and nice service. Rakan was amazing 👌

An excellent place to go with friends - Rakam looked after us so well!

Yoyo and rakan served us, very nice atmosphere and amazing food! Would defo recommend

Youyou and Rakan was the best! So sweet and inviting. Best food best service

All the workers have a sweet and beautiful soul and their treatment is beyond excellent, led by Riyad, Yasser, Yoyo and Yasser.

Great food and service. My favorite Lebanese restaurant in London. Eszter and Yoyo are great. Looking forward to come back again soon. Thanks!

I have visited this restaurant with my family and I was very happy with the food and the service. There were two people who made our stay special named Eszter and Yoyo.

Had a great time ans great meal in NYE. Shoutout to Yoyo who was really nice and friendly to us💃

Perfect place for Lebanese cuisine in London, thanks to Yasser he made the amazing experience even better!

Best lebanese food I have had in London, Service is very good and Yasser is extremely nice.

Beautiful restaurant with some of the loveliest service I've ever had the pleasure to receive. This was my first time trying authentic Lebanese cuisine and I couldn't have picked a better establishment to set the standard!

Very nice place, food was great We came on holiday and we cannot speak English, but the girl who took care of us was Aleyna Türk, she helped us a lot, thank you.

One of my favourite restaurants in London the atmosphere and food are amazing the staff were friendly and so nice with us.

The food and the atmosphere were very nice, the waiter who took care of us was also very attentive. Thank you to him and greetings to Aleyna.

The food is delicious and Rakan is very nice to us Yoyo is very kind to us and spoils us

the best food ever!! yoyo was the absolute best and was super inviting and amazing, highly recommend!

We a family of four when we enter restaurant one of the waiter he asked us whether we are having booking we said no then he told us to wait we waited then within 4 minutes he gave us table for 4 anyway 1 girl came and took our order and we ordered 2 mixed grilled beer drinks 1 more item with bread. But then manager came to our table and he gave another menu and he told us that each of us have to order 45 pounds each he wants to make sure he gets 180 pounds per table. I don’t mind paying him 200 pounds but he acts stupid with us we’re hungry for food but we didn’t beg for free. I’m not a big person but I feel for my kids cause they have choose your restaurant please ask your manager to obey for small business or big business manager should be good and provide great service. So please attach your menu saying that 45 pounds each person so that customer will think twice to enter your restaurant thanks

Great food, nice buzz, and super service. Thank you Yuyu!

The restaurant is amazing, one of the best restaurants in London. Every single dish is magnificent. We enjoyed our dinner, especially because of the service in the restaurants. Many thanks to Eszter for the lively experience!

Ishbilia has long been my favorite Lebanese restaurant in London, and it never disappoints. Their mezze dishes are perfectly crafted, with a hummus selection that’s especially creamy and delicious. The grilled meats are flawlessly seasoned and always of great quality. Whether dining in or ordering takeout, Ishbilia consistently delivers authentic, flavorful Lebanese cuisine.

Amazing service and good food definitely recommended

The restaurant, God willing, is very classy in its food, and God willing, their treatment is very classy, ​​especially brother Rakan, who is very classy and respectful in his treatment.

My favourite restaurant in Knightsbridge.

Food was great and service was great thanks to Rakan, who was fantastic.

Super duper good. Tasty molokhie. Great selections of food. Great service !!!!!

Thank you very much for your service, especially big thank you to Estar

Always great food and service. Best Lebanese in London!. Thank you Raken

Had a lovely dinner at Ishbilia. The food was fresh and full of flavor, and the atmosphere was warm and relaxed. Rakan, our waiter, was fantastic, super attentive and made us feel so welcome. Would definitely go back!

My girlfriend and I come here all the time. The food is deliciousness! I love all the lamb dishes - especially the Kibbeh Nayeh! The Lentil soup is great! I love their lemonade. From service to food it’s high quality! Authentic family food experience!

Awesome food and Eszter was super attentive👍

The best Lebanese restaurant in London! The food is consistently excellent and the service is even better. Special thank you to Rakan for taking care of us

The most delicious Lebanese restaurant I have ever eaten in my life and one of the most delicious London restaurants I have tried. The food is all fantastic. Hummus, Shish Tawook, everything. The receptionist, Riad, set a table for us without a reservation. The bag helped us with the order a lot 🙏🙏🙏🙏

Great Service, Fantastic Taste Food and Really Worm atmosphere. Definitely will be back👍🙏

Rakan was great, food was delicious. Highly reccomend.

worst experience ever. The service was terrible, the food was dry, and on top of all that, my husband got food poisoning from the tabbouleh

just not very good food sadly hummus was incredible though

Buena comida como siempre. Realmente disfruté cada poco de ella. El servicio fue fantástico como siempre. ¡Gracias Jalal! Siempre nos encanta venir aquí.

The food is delicious and the treatment is the best 😋💞

The appetizers and grills are very delicious

one of the best restuarant for dinner we hade last night,, food portion was good,, tasty worth the money.. staff were very good treat our tummy 😅. all the best

Rakan is very wonderful and his treatment is more than wonderful. We loved the restaurant and the food is very clean and delicious

Muy buen restaurante y personal muy amable. Comida étnica de gran calidad. Sin duda un lugar de regreso. Caminar - en su lugar, pero sin cola y estábamos sentados en cinco minutos

First time trying this restaurant in Knightsbridge. High standard service and food quality. The menu is simple but every dish is authentic and delicious. We got few starters to share and a main. Perfect for two people. The freshly baked bread makes a huge difference in experiencing the hummus and all other side dishes. The salad and the zatar were my favourite.

We had a lovely Sunday afternoon lunch! The mezze was excellent, lots of interesting choices and everything was perfectly prepared. We enjoyed chatting with the host, Alex. Service was friendly and attentive. Next time we are in London we will be back.

Very very very clean and so delicious food also the service it was very satisfying 👍🏻 10/10

Food Is excellent, one of the best lebanese food i ate in Lodnon. main dish from £20-£26 starters from £7-£15 Highly recommend Kanafa bil jebn dessert ( very delicious) 👌 Highly recommended 👌👌

Amazing service and good . Special mention to Noor and Eszter for their exceptional service.

I love Ishbilia! The food is amazing and the service is great, especially Rakan.

One of the best Lebanese restaurants! The service to the quality of food, ambience just everything was amazing! Portions were good size and good value of money. Highly recommend this to everyone! If you have a chance to be serviced by Rakan you would be sure to have a fun night!

Visited Fattoush last night with some friends, food was excellent, Fattoush Salad was surprisingly excellent, despite having meat dishes this was the standout for me. They gave fresh vegetables and olives as soon as we sat at the table. Then we had Fattoush, houmus, zaatar manakish and batata Harra, all of which we enjoyed. Then I had the lamb chops for the mains which came with bread and grilled vegetables. Very good food and probably the best Arabic food I’ve had in London, look forward to visiting again. Only 4 stars as food is pricey but not like you visit every day

A nice vibes & atmosphere restaurant. Nice location, welcoming staff, fast service and delicious food. Always visit whenever in London.

The food is delicious and the staff there is very nice as well. I highly recommend.

Although the place has big windows it's got very poor lighting so it's hard to read the menu! The waitress didn't seem all that interested in my needs and I didn't feel particularly welcome! They also had these little side plates with these green shoots that sting so much when you eat them you have to stop eating them! In general it was grey and dismal experience! Pity because the food wasn't that bad!

Simply the best Lebanese restaurant in London. The food is always excellent as is the service. The staff are always friendly and attentive. We enjoy coming here for small occasions as well as big dinner parties. Highly recommended for a good Lebanese meal any time of day

We have been coming to Ishbilia for more than 20 years. The quality of the food is excellent every time. The service is excellent and the staff are very friendly and attentive.

The worst restaurant that can serve grape leaves, very bad. This is a picture of grape leaves. It is clear that the paper is of very poor quality, and the filling is unfortunately worse, and the grain is very large?? Unfortunately, some restaurants distort the image of Lebanese food?? I wonder if you can remove grape leaves from the menu, it is better than offering a failed product, and the fattoush is fine

Food was pleasant in general. The meats of any dish were tender and flavourful. The hummous - I didn’t really like it. A bit too pricy for certain dishes. Atmosphere was normal, with heating available for outdoor seating. Good service

great food and great service from Noor. best syrian/lebanese food in london hands down

The service and food were delicious. Rakan was very helpful with us. Excellent service and everything was clean and tidy.

The food was incredible, every dish was great. shoutout to Rakan for the amazing service, he made our experience unforgettable!

Absolutely fantastic experience, the food was superb. The kanafa is highly recommended! Will definitely be back soon.

The food and service was absolutely outstanding definitely recommend. The experience was enhanced with Rakan’s amazing hospitality.

Brilliant Noor was amazing Food is incredible

Great service, very short wait and excellent food

Nema and zafa were amazing hosts and the food was incredible, thank you!

A wonderful place for a family Birthday dinner. Exceptional service... Thank you Zack.. and astounding food

Still unquestionably the best Lebanese food in London. Been coming here for over 20 years. Great ambiance, very tasty. Particularly appreciated our waiter Zack this evening, extremely professional and attentive, which is a rarity in London these days. We'll be back soon.

Very pleased with service. Delicious food and friendly staff

Can't recommend enough! One of the best meals I've had in London and amazing service from Nima and Zafar. The perfect place for any celebration