Leilamezze in Portsmouth

Food is excellent and good value for money. Relaxed atmosphere and adjoining a hookah room. Staff are friendly and helpful. We have been here few times and always had great service. Highly recommended.

I booked online which was very easy. We were nicely welcomed from the staff. We ordered a variety of dishes, hummus, tabbouleh and the chicken kebabs which comes with salad and French fries or rice. All the food was excellent and good portions. We both were very impressed and felt full sharing the plates. We were glad we didn't order too much. The restaurant doesn't serve alcohol but you can take your own, I think there may be a corkage charge. We forgot to take a bottle, but we still enjoyed our meal. All the staff were lovely and we would definitely visit again next time we are in the area.

Advertised with rice it came with chips, I wanted rice was looking forward to rice!!!

Ordered a takeaway on a Monday evening - helpful service on phone; on entering restaurant looks welcoming; food packaged up well and once we were home we had a delicious dinner. We ordered chicken shish taouk and mixed grill all ample portions with rice, salad and bread. Side orders also yummy and generous - patata harra especially good! We will definitely be back and next time aim to eat in. Sorry no photos - too busy eating.

Excellent mezze selection, delicious and in good portion sizes! The staff was lovely and helpful :)

Very expensive for extremely small portions of meat (and the chicken was reheated). Salad was lettuce a couple of bits of cucumber and one slice of radish. Cant believe how much they charge for this. Never again

It was our first time trying a Lebanese restaurant and it definitely did not disappoint. From the greeting when we first walked in to the service it was lovely and just a chilled comforting atmosphere in the restaurant. Love how the food was presented but most of all how it tasted was 👌🏾 top! We will definitely be visiting again to try more Lebanese dishes

Popped in just after opening time on a Sunday and had a lovely meal with some family. The food was great, the staff were friendly and accommodating. I will be making a return visit in the future.

Food is mediocre, the service was terrible, the staff need to learn how to be more attentive. Only good thing about here is the atmosphere. Maybe I'll return one day and have a better experience.

Came here Thursday evening and was OK but not great. The was was OK, the service was poor, I think the staff need training on how to be attentive. The only nice thing was the atmosphere. Maybe I'll return one day and have a better experience. Overall 3 stars at best.

Been coming here for years now since I moved to Portsmouth for Uni. Best Arabian food and drinks in the area. The staff are also nice. There’s an outside area which is done really nicely with lights, heat lamps, a TV and Shisha garden as well. My go to place for sure 😊

This was a wonderful find at about 9pm on a Monday evening in the centre of Portsmouth. Warm welcome, good ambience, the soup arrived quite quickly. We had a mixed grill and a salad between us. The helpings were 'copieuse' (we had just got off the Brittany ferry.) All four meats were cooked beautifully, tender and wonderfully spiced. The salad dressing was delicious and intriguingly different from the European tradition. Throughly recommended

One of the best halal places to eat in Portsmouth. Everything was good. Nothing to complain about. Lamb chops were awesome.

Very disappointed by the chicken shawarma! The only reason why I ate half was because I was hungry, but it was so bad that I couldn’t finish it and I had to throw it away. I am not the type to complain but this is just unacceptable! I ordered two chicken shawarma; way too salty and dry, no garlic sauce as advertised and the extra fries (which I thought it will go inside the wrap not separate ) were cold and again too salty. Definitely not ordering again, I can do it better myself at home but I was just very hungry as I was coming home from a long way, very disappointed.

This was a wonderful discovery. Generous portions, outstanding salads, interesting soup, mixed grill superbly presented

Shawarma, sauce everything really good. Will visit again. Tried their chicken and kofta shawarma , next time will try the falafel shawarma.

Good shisha place, with an amazing atmosphere and music. Shisha was really good and service was really good.

So me and friend came to this restaurant for dinner. I ordered the minty herby lamb which cost £17. We waited for quite a while atleast 20mins for the food to be ready. When mine arrived I was so disappointed as the portion of the lamb was so tiny . I spoke to the waiter and expressed my disappointment. He looked at me really confused and told me that’s just how it is! The lamb was also dry, lacks flavour & spice . Will never come back as defo not worth the money I paid for the meal that was served ! It was worth £10 and not £17! Rip off

Booked a table for 7 people for a birthday dinner in the garden. No record of reservation and not told the garden is a separate business. Nothing on the website. No food served in the garden anymore. You have to order a take away to be delivered! Fine is you know about it but no one told us. Won’t be back!

Calamari was beautifully cooked. Chicken shawarma was tasty.

Great food with generous portions. No alcohol served but can bring in your own if you'd like.

Lovely environment and staff. Loved the food.

Loved this place. First time last night. Great service, gorgeous food. Generous portions. Great price would recommend

chips came a little cold but everything else was great

Food is amazing and beautifully furnished and comfortable. Service was great. I recommend 😊

The meat was ok but the quantity was for a child 20£ for the mix grill come onn

My family and I have been coming here for a few years and it never disappoints. Their food is fresh and delicious - great for vegans and for meat eaters too. I’ve brought friends and family and everyone has enjoyed themselves. Nice atmosphere and staff.

My 20 pound kebab was cold and looked worse than a kens. Avoid.

Amazing hidden gem ! Authentic Lebanese food. Great ambiance and very friendly staff

The best place in Portsmouth to chill, eat, smoke up with friends and family and the service is really good.

Lovely Levantine food. All the greatest hits from the humble shawarma to tabbouleh are well represented. I think I had the kibbeh as well but it disappeared before I remembered to take a photo.

This restaurant impressed us with a flavorful chicken wrap and mix grill platter and a rich Lotus Biscoff cheesecake. Mix grill was perfectly seasoned. Great flavours, attentive service, and a welcoming ambiance made it an enjoyable dining experience.Plus, the student discount made it an excellent value!

Very nice food, I can see myself coming here again, I had the mixed grill and quite liked all of the different meats, even if the beef was slightly rough for my tastes. Nothing particularly notable other than that but I would recommend checking it out if you want to try out new cuisines (as I did). (edit: as they don't serve beef, I believe it may have been lamb.)

The food had a slightly longer than expected wait but the quality was good

Leilamezze is a popular Lebanese restaurant located in Portsmouth, offering a variety of authentic Lebanese dishes. The restaurant is known for its vibrant atmosphere and serves a range of Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisine including mezze, grilled meats, and traditional desserts. Guests have praised the generous portion sizes, the quality of the ingredients, and the friendly services. The restaurant also features options for both dine-in and takeaway, and it provides a convenient online menu where you can check out their food and drink offerings. If you're planning a visit, it might be a good idea to book a table in advance, especially on weekends, as it tends to get crowded.

The food was outstanding, the lamb was really good I would highly recommend

The food is excellent, buy the restaurant seems cold every time I go there, and also they should wrap takeaways in tin foil. I drive 25 mons each way for this food, and it's always cold by the time I get back.

Lovely food, and BYOB. What's not to like?

Food really good. Great portion sizes. Service a little slow

Ordered for collection before a Ferry. Arrived on time to find out my order was forgotten about. Not happy having to go without food.

I've had takeaway twice now, and I love it Food is brilliant and they really hepled me out When I messed up my order and add some complimentary dishes as it was my Birthday Looking forward imto eat in the restaurant soon. Thanks so much

Lively, friendly restaurant, exceptional food quality, highly recommend. Only problem is it's so hidden in Portsmouth of all things (should advertise more). Good service, portion sizes, and mix of authentic tasting flavours. Good pricing for the food; the food always tastes better when you also get a good deal. Can't recommend enough, do try.

inedible. Had to phone the restaurant to complain. so salty. Not as advertised. just meat and salt. No humus, just inedible. Very small aswell

Absolutely lovely meal. Friendly staff. I loved it and will be back very soon.

i loved everything in this place, the atmosphere, the staff, the shisha, the food was 10/10 , the music if i could rate it more than 5 stars i would

This is a nice place to Take out foods

Very good and juicy food. Super friendly staff and big food portions. Difficult to finish so order keeping in view your appetite. I ordered mix platter found the food very scrumptious

The food is nice, but the place is freezing cold. We wanted to leave and go somewhere warmer quickly. Should be good in the summer

It was stuck on ‘assigning a driver’ for over an hour, no communication as to what was happening from Just Eat, food was absolutely stone cold by the time it arrived. Absolutely ridiculous

Possibly the best Lebanese food in Portsmouth, the staff are welcoming and attentive, we started with hummus and tzatziki. The hummus was smooth and flavourful and the tzatziki was perfectly seasoned and filled with cucumber. I had the mixed grill with rice (pictured) however there are options for chips or salad. The meat was juicy and perfectly cooked. The portion size was large and takeaway boxes and bag are provided for leftovers. We sat inside which provided a good atmosphere and dining experience, previously i sat outside where you can order shish pipes in a variety of flavours and a corkage charge for bringing your own drinks, the garden is covered and has heaters to keep you warm

Very good food. The staff were friendly and attentive. The restaurant was getting quite busy and had a really nice atmosphere. BYOB which makes the bill much cheaper. Three for two mezze offer Sunday to Thursday. Our only negative comment would be about the toilet area which needs refurbishing as felt old and grimy.

Leilamezze has had a facelift in the last year and it looks lovely. We have been there a few times now. During summer the outdoors can get busy. It is often quiet indoors. The people up front are always welcoming and polite. Service is swift and food arrives much quicker than you expect. Both the cold meze and hot meze are good. Hummus kavurma being our favourite as the meat is tender and the hummus is so creamy. They mixed grill with a right amount of salad along with the sumac kissed fries are all delightful. We also love their mint tea. Overall it has become one of our family's favourite spot. Tasty food that is good value for money. Remember though they don't serve alcohol however you can BYO.

Absolutely brilliant every single time, delicious food, great service, amazing value for money.

Delicious, staff were amazing and the food was quick to come. Overall a great experience, would recommend to anyone.

First time eating here tonight and will definitely be coming back. Food was excellent and at a great price.

10/10 - this place is AMAZING! Delicious food, staff were so lovely and the food came so quickly. Really recommend the Arrayes & Cheese and Patata Harra. Overall a wonderful experience, 100% will be coming back

Very nice shisha and service was okay. But be aware they charge £9 ish for charcoal lol at least they did to us today haha.

Lovely little place to eat and really good value 😄

Never had a bad experience here,the lentil soup is amazing. we have been so many times we've sat at every table in the restaurant over the years 😁

Food took more than 40 minutes to arrive which was surprising as there were only two other tables eating and they had already received their food. The shawarma was quite nice. Mixed grill was great, the cuts of meat were tender. Only complaint about the food is it could have been hotter, and became cold very fast. It was very cold in the restaurant so this could explain it, and it wasn’t served on hot plates either. Besides that it was very nice. Also there were a few flies disturbing my table. Overall I would definitely recommend it as the food was nice but I’d hope it will be a bit faster and the heating will be on inside.

Wonderful halal Lebanese restaurant that serves delicious shawarma and salads. Went with a group attending a conference. The restaurant staff were kind enough to accommodate all 15 of us on a cold Wednesday evening. I ordered the meat shawarma with fries for £10. The dish was simple but the meat was generous and the fries crisp and made to order. It was very filling and miles ahead of the average corner kebab shop. The premise is clean and tidy. The same can't be said about the area next to the washroom, however, as there was a stray bike in a storage closet with the door ajar. The toilets themselves were adequate. The staff are friendly and professional and the food is served in a timely manner. All-in-all a good place to have a proper, homely shawarma in the evening. Just bear in mind that they have a strict no outside food policy.

Food took 40 mins to come, berry drink was £5 and did not drink it, syrup was not mixed at all it was literally 95% water. Some of the food on the mixed plate was cold when eaten, burnt food. Tiny lamb chops. Service was good. Nice staff. Drink was horrible. Food was not worth the price.

Came here for an early evening meal with a couple of school friends before a concert at the Guildhall. Varied menu with a good mix of cold and hot meze plus main dishes, wraps and desserts. Plenty for vegetarians (me) but my meat eating friends were happy too. Food was well presented and the meze were delicious. Friendly service and very reasonably priced. Note they don’t serve alcohol, but you can bring your own beer or wine.)

Very nice food, fresh ingredients and great flavours!

I like the mixed barbecue, and the portions are sufficient.This shop will make you unforgettable. Hope to visit again soon.

Best Lebanese food in Portsmouth

I had been wanting to try here for a while and I'm pleased that I did. There are loads of vegan options and the portions are large and reasonably priced. The food was delicious and we took some home as we couldn't eat it all. I think the restaurant is more suited to visiting with a group of friends rather than as a date night as the restaurant is quite loud. If I was to visit again I would request a better table as we were seated under the bar by the front door and it was quite cold and there wasn't the space to sit opposite each other. I'd definitely like to return and try some other things on the menu.

Very nice. Good quality ingedients. Only down side was we rodered the humas with lamb meat on top and recieved just humas.

Lovely place. Really relaxed atmosphere. We sat indoors, but there is a really cool outside area out the back. Menu has lots of choice and prices were really good. The food was delicious and the service was great. Liked that we could take our own wine. Will definitely go back.

Really nice food and service. I went on a Thursday night so it was fairly quiet so the service felt quick, but not rushed. I was a little worried that the prices may have been a bit high, but I didn't need to as the portions were generous and the quality of ingredients exceptional. I would say the music was maybe a little loud but that could be due to the lower background noise not covering it so much, as mentioned it was a quieter night. Will definitely be coming again

Great food and lovely staff with a lovely outdoor seating space. Perfect for group gatherings and nights out. My go-to spot in Portsmouth!

Leilamezze-Lebanese restaurant has a feel good factor to it and chilled atmosphere, a good meeting place for catch-ups over great food and cocktails!

I'd never heard of this place until I was invited out for a friends birthday. Tucked down a little side street off a main road, I assumed it to be quiet... IT WAS NOT! You see, the food is absolutely incredible, the staff are lovely, and the seating areas were clean and cosy! It's no wonder they're so popular. Highly recommend the chicken and halloumi wrap 👌🏼

I went there with my friends for dinner.Ordered their mix grill platter and few wraps.The food was really tasty and good portion aswell. Their staffs were so friendly and professional at their work.Really nice place.Keep it up.👍🏻

تعامل واكل فوووق الخيال افضل مطعم في بريطانيا بدون مجاملة ♥️♥️♥️

The Worst experience: - they served bread cold , they should make it just tiny hot .uch much nicer. - Tea was so old and dark , not fresh at all. - Lamb shish was so chewing, very low quality meat . - No any kids meniue option . - just one option for ice cream ( vanilla) was like put milk in the fridge, not like any any ice cream . . Complete waste of time and money 😕

Great experience! Lovely food, and lovely staff. Definitely will come back and recommend to my friends and family! Thank you leilamezze

An absolutely wonderful place to eat. Great quality fresh food. Friendly and efficient staff. A relaxed atmosphere indoors or outdoors (heated too!). Would highly recommend ! Can't wait to go back :)

Finally got round to trying leilamezze after wanting to try it for years and it did not disappoint. Chose a selection of hot and cold mezze to share with my husband and all of it was incredible. The decor and atmosphere in the restaurant was warm and welcoming. Would have loved to try out the garden area but was a rainy evening. Slightly disappointed that they were out of the homemade Pistachio ice-cream but just gives me a reason to go back I guess! Thank you Leilamezze; we'll be back and will recommend to everyone.

Quick and courteous service. Brilliant food and reasonable prices. This was my second time there. Loved it.

The food was delicious and the shisha was good. However the waiters seemed to be always on a rush. We would appreciate it if they can stand still for a minute to listen to the order fully.

Went here for my mums birthday and it was absolutely amazing, the food was amazing and fresh, the waitress was brilliant, she chose a Shisha flavour for us which was lovely! Lady behind the bar was brilliant aswell, and checked up frequently on our mock tails! Amazing place

First time being here, really nice experience, food tasted amazing and the girls working there were very welcoming and professional (especially Iness and Callita )!!!!!!!! I will definitely be back :)

I am already a regular but this time I came with my whole family to celebrate my graduation and everything exceeded my expectations. Delicious food, amazing environment and friendly and helpful staff. Leilamezze will be the first place I bring family and friends when they come to visit town.

Příjemné místo, plné exotické chuti, a pohody.

I’ve become a regular in leilamezze as the food and the service is exceptional, it’s very cozy and a very good place to socialise. I would recommend this restaurant a thousand times

We booked a table at short notice for a Saturday night at 7pm , on arrival the staff greeted us well and the place was full , the restaurant is child friendly however there was a family with 4 teenage girls who you let their children jump up and down from their table without any consideration for other people dining , the food is very good , the mixed grill and salad is very filling , they do not sell alcohol but you can bring your own wine and there is a corkage charge , they also have a nice garden area where the smokers congregate , we had a good meal and will return .

The food was lovely, cooker perfect & great size portions.

A restaurant in two halves. Inside is calm, refined, relaxed. Outside in the Shisha garden it’s clubby, a little bit edgy and a younger crowd. Food is really very good. Clearly cooked from scratch and with passion. A really great experience

I had a really great time. Everything came out on time. Whenever I want to go for food and shisha in Portsmouth, I come straight here. Definitely try it out! The music and vibes outside are incredible.

Lovely place to come for food and shisha. Quick service and when I visit Portsmouth this is a place I come to every time!

By far the best mix grill in town!

The food at Leilamezze is exceptional! The place is beautiful and staff are super friendly and the food is delicious. The menus options are an excellent value. I am definitely going back again soon

A month ago I was in Portsmouth and had the best food at leilamezze. The service is great and fast. The atmosphere is comfortable and warm. I highly recommend it.

Big bump, just take it like this. Hummus, bread + Salad = £15 minimum. Two wraps, and two drinks (wrap the size of the palm) = £30 - The wraps were filled with chilli sauce I couldn’t even taste the actual food inside it. Rip off prices on their foods which are basic and drinks for a place that’s mainly filled with students. Utterly embarrassing. I would rather go subway around the corner and order a footlong for £6

Excellent food and friendly staff.

Myself and my friends decided to meet here for some food and to catch up after seeing such good reviews and excellent social media posts advertising lovely food, however we all left feeling very disappointed. We booked a table for 6pm, and although originally seated outside we requested to move indoors as there was an awful lot of flies buzzing around. The waitress offered us a booth indoors to which we sat and spent some time deciding on what to have. The waitress came and took our order, and that was the one and only time we were approached of her own accord (any other time we had to approach her and ask). We did not have the chance to order any more drinks - we were given the drinks we ordered along with our food and that was it. Multiple customers came and went in the time we were sat there, with their tables being seen to multiple times and dirty dishes being cleared quickly. However, we ate our food and had our dirty dishes sat on the table for a good hour and a half, which we stacked ourselves. The waitress cleaned all of the other tables around us... I'm uncertain if we became invisible? We managed to catch her eye, and asked for another round of drinks and we wanted to order some desserts. Some of these drinks never materialised which meant we were having to get up and follow these up. I did ask the waitress for the bill, which never arrived so we had to approach the bar once more and pay while stood in front of the waitress at the bar. We were all quite surprised to see they had gone as far to put a 10% service charge on our bill, despite the waitress only ever taking one order from us and the rest of the times it was us getting up to find someone! We did not pay this service charge as we felt the service we had was not good at all. Due to the length of time this whole thing took, we ended up leaving just before 11pm and having to spend a small fortune on parking. The food was pretty average and I personally wasn't wow'ed for the price we paid. By 9pm-10pm the smell from the smoke from the shishas outside could be smelt inside the restaurant. In terms of price, I felt it was on the pricier side with a few scoops of ice cream being £5! I wouldn't recommend this restaurant unfortunately, and I felt we had a very poor experience for the price we paid. It is a shame for the business too, as we would have likely spent more on drinks and such had we have not been ignored.

the food is excellent and reasonably priced, love the outdoor seating area

Was very happy with the owners service, the food was fantastic so was the sheesha, would always go back again

Family dinner. Place is rather basic and have an outdoor garden for smokers. Good very good and service fast. No alcool is served inside but you can bring you own stuff with no additional cost. Classic Lebanese dishes on the menu