Lebanese Village in Reading

Discovered Lebanese Village earlier this year. Caversham is full of superb independent restaurants - and Lebanese Village is one of those superb restaurants. The food is totally delicious and generously portioned - both eat in and takeaway. It’s one of those happy menus where you can’t go wrong. Have tried both the set menu - which is really good value - and gone a la carte. I could write a poem about their halloumi flatbread. Wow. So soft, salty and moreish. Their spiced potatoes are amazing - and perfect dipped in garlic sauce or labneh. Their baba ganoush - words cannot describe how delicious it is. It’s a good thing I can’t make their baba ganoush myself as I’d be about 50kg heavier. The salads are all beautifully dressed and seasoned. Their chargrilled meats are all flavourful and tender. Have tried most of them and again, you can’t go wrong. The lamb ribs deserve a special mention - I think they are really hard to do right and LV are masters of this art. The chicken tender dishes are gorgeous too, if you’re not a lamb fan. Ignore what the reviewer says below about average garlic mayo and average Lebanese food - he/she is dead wrong on both counts. This is the best Lebanese food I’ve ever eaten. And the garlic sauce is a proper aioli. Order labneh if you want something super cooling. Please do visit LV if you’re in town - they are lovely people who are very good at what they do, and they deserve your support.

We visit here every couple of months or so and have never had a bad meal (unless something hasn’t quite been to our taste, if you know what I mean) Visited tonight and the place was heaving. Good to see but I was worried that service and food quality might be affected. However we need not have been concerned. Lovely food as usual, fantastic service too. Couldn’t fault a thing. Definitely one of my go to places in Caversham and even Reading Would highly recommend

Amazing meal. We didn’t book, just called in on a Saturday day night. Had starters, mains and a beer and only £60 with a tip! Bargain. Staff were really friendly, restaurant is spotless and service fabulous Starters Lebanese bread stuffed with lamb and squid - delicious. Mains 2 lamb dishes, melted in your mouth with a lovely spicy flavouring. We will definitely be back

Absolutely delicious. We regularly visit at least twice a month. Always delicious and succulent. With left overs to eat the next day.

We had the set menu; very enjoyable mix of starters but easy to over eat ahead of the main courses. Mixed grill for mains; chicken was the standout but everything was good. We also had a couple of tangines which were great. Service was a bit stretched initially but super friendly and pricing was good. Definitely worth a return visit.

What an excellent find. Friendly welcoming staff and a delicious menu. Plenty of choice with lots of fresh food cooked to perfection and served with flair. A very relaxing atmosphere and such warm welcoming hosts. This was filling food at its best.

Very average Lebanese food unfortunately. We went for the set menu and the staff were gracious enough to swap out certain items but ultimately none of the food was special and portions were pretty small. The garlic sauce was basically just a garlicky mayo and the batata harra was soggy. If you’re used to Lebanese restaurants in London (e.g Marroush) you will be disappointed. Staff were friendly and attentive so that saves it from a one star review.

My partner went there for a romantic dinner and to try somewhere new to eat. We weren’t disappointed, it is a stunning place. The food is astounding and delicious, I cannot rate it highly enough. We had a mixture of mezze and mains utterly tasty. Go try it yourself and enjoy it for yourself

This was our first experience of Lebanese food and it was amazing, there was not a scrap left. Good price, lovely staff, definitely would like to go back.

Not a massively prepossessing location with a very high step at entrance. As it was early lunchtime we were only clientele. Young & very personable waiter/ maitre d/factotum - no other staff evident. Ordered mixed cold & hot meze for 3. Prompt service and each element well prepared and tasty. Recommended. During our meal a large family party arrived; one of whom had mobility problems and was helped into building by the only and extremely obliging staff member. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was minor but i felt that the old England scenes on wall hanging plates were totally incongruous to the overall ambience. A baklava a piece was a nice end note

I looked at reviews for this restaurant as we had an overnight stay locally. Wish we lived nearer. The food was excellent. Large portions and not expensive. If we are in the area again will definitely go again.

The food here is amazing! So much flavour. Lots of choice. Staff are lovely. I believe it is family run. They have a little outside area with heaters. Haven’t used this ourselves but hope to one day. We will be back!

Went Saturday evening - 5 of us - had pre-booked as birthday meal. Food was good but service was not. 10 minute wait for menus then further delay for drinks and they only bought 4 of the 5 drinks. We had to chase to get the fifth drink but when we checked bill later we saw they had charged for an "extra drink". Their focus seemed to be on the takeaways and the Just Eat couriers who kept coming and going - they did not seem to have enough serving staff for the restaurant itself. When food came after another 15 min delay it was great but then another long, long delay till dirty plates cleared from table - 20-30 min? We thought about desserts but thought it would take too long. Shame really, seem friendly but their service needs a lot of work - Saturday blues?

Had it as a takeaway a few times and its always been amazing. So we went for dinner yesterday 03 of November and omg it was amazing. The staff was so lovely and the food was so good!!! Couldn't recommend more!?!?

Loved the food, went with friends and we shared a few starters which were all delicious as was my main course. Would definitely go back.