Sahara in City of London, Westminster

Thank you for my takeaway: cheese wrap, chips, houmous, vanilla milkshakes - very quick and efficient service, more importantly, the food was delicious!

Had the lamb kabsa. It was incredibly delicious as was the rice pudding desert. My friends loved their burgers. Staff was extremely friendly. This was a great dining experience.

Situated in St Johns Wood, we would have expected the eateries to be pricey (high overhead costs, etc) but this Lebanese restaurant was offering a lunchtime deal so we thought we would dine there. After alerting them of my wife's food allergies they appeared to be able to satisfy our requirements from the lunchtime menu but after ordering they decided to steer my wife towards an alternative choice which we thought would still be charged at the lunch offer price. It wasn't. So a meal for the two of us (once the high service charge had been added) came to £47.00 rather than the £35.00 anticipated. So we did feel rather taken advantage of. A short-sighted strategy as we will now not return to this restaurant. The food itself was decent, if not outstanding and portions reasonable. Service was friendly and the atmosphere pleasant. Just a pity we came away with the impression that we had been overcharged for our meal.

We were at Lord’s for the cricket and popped out here for lunch. We ordered the buffet and the food was good (I wouldn’t say it was better than just good). Service was good too. It was nice to sit outside to eat on a lovely, warm day.

Friendly reservation process and they were prepared for us. Didn’t rush us except at the end it was an abrupt “we’re closing NOW” Food was fine. Not great, not bad. Only really memorable thing was the bill - had service charge added. Then the waiter informed me of the option on the credit card device to add more, and created an uncomfortable awkwardness when I pointed out that service charge had already been added to the bill. For that reason alone, I shan’t be going back. That and the not great/not bad food.

I have been working with this fabulous Resturant for one year(2012 to 2013).It’s really managed,organised and professional Resturant. The owners are absolutely friendly and caring to all the staff. I must say if someone want to enjoy family dine out, must visit the Sahara Restaurant. Thanks

The ambience good, the service good and a friendly (ish) waiter. I ordered sauteed vegetables, they were undoubtedly frozen veg, I recognised it to be as I've used it in the past, I wouldn't go to a restaurant and expect frozen veg, ever! Lentil soup was ok, bit tasteless but ok. The falafel wrap was tasteless too. Wouldn't go back, was expecting better.

I've been three times at this restaurant the last week, one at lunch time and two at dinner, all experiences were great and the staff very welcoming. My wife left her jacket with her wallet inside in one of the visits and they kept everything in a safe place to ensure that was returned as found. Thank you for your amazing service and congratulations to the chef's.

I love middle Eastern food and this food is amazing. I had the vegetarian plate with warm pita...the staff recommended the wine from Lebanon it was really good. The dessert pastry so tasty. The staff is so nice too.

Visited here before attending a performance at Regent’s Park and found this a very convenient choice. We shared a banquet between four and really enjoyed the range of food. Staff were attentive and we had plenty of time to walk to our event.

Great menu selection, a little overpriced in that most mains are £15; you are paying for the NW8 postcode. Good selection of hot and cold mezze

Did a takeaway ... food was spoilt so I called them back. They agreed it was spoilt only after checking with the kitchen. I asked for a refund and was told the owner can only do that who is not there but “promised” me he will call the next day ... still waiting! Never ever again ... it’s over priced as it is - rookie mistake to go there

I have been twice to this restaurant. Whenever i visit a restaurant, i put more emphasis on taste and quality of the food. So on that one, the earn 4.5 stars. I ordered Hummus, Hindbeh, lahma bi ajeen, chicken tawook, and all were very good. I would go to eat again and recommend it over all the other major Lebanese restaurants in central london. I tried 5-6 places, but this one so far is at the top. The way to tell if a restaurant has good food is to check their appetizers, and all are good. The hummus is the best in London.

The design of the restaurant was really eye appealing. We ordered a range of mezzes which was delicious and it was nice to use the fresh bread that they do themselves which seems to be something unique and not a lot of places do

Waited 25 mins for a falafel wrap Came out cold with stone cold chips Brought it to the waiters attention he tells us it was stuck in the lift. Surely you should apologise for the wait and tell us it's cold and a fresh one is being made rather than letting us bring it to your attention and expect us to eat cold food No remorse or acknowledgement of this experience from the staff Thanks for the terrible service and food. Currently in a lovely cafe down the road feeding my hungry husband after wasting 25 mins of our lives.

The food is lovely and the service is good .The waiters are very friendly. The location is great. We had Calamari and Chicken wings both lovely and the freshly baked pita bread was so so good

Staff is friendly, we waited 5-10 min for the food, and it was good! The menu is big, you have planty to choose from.

Very nice service. The food tastes great and was delivered quickly. They serve a starter and a mini desert on the house.

This a called Middle Easter restaurants although several of the dishes are more Mediterranean. Service was attentive. It local but would not make a detour for

Our first taste of Lebanese food and the waitress was very helpful in suggesting dishes that might suit our tastes. I really enjoyed my meal, the friendly staff and the relaxed atmosphere. The wine choices are good too. I would definitely go back again to try out more dishes. We are vegetarian and there was plenty to choose from.

Sunday afternoon family outing to the London Zoo , with babies, parents, uncles and grandparents, Sahara was able to accommodate us on short notice. The food was fresh and delicious and the staff was attentive and helpful, even though the restaurant was quite busy. We would be happy to return (perhaps without babies next time) when we are in the neighbourhood.

My 'poor' review should not be taken as an assessment of the quality of our food but more of that later.

When visiting St John's Wood and surrounding area there are many Lebanese restaurants. In my experience they all serve good food from extensive menus.

Have lived in St Johns Wood for many years, today we tried this place for the first time, and we were certainly not disappointed. Friendly, warm and efficient service, made us feel welcome, which is not something we get at every Restaurant nowadays, and the food did not disappoint either. We will definitely be back and bring some friends too.

Terminamos aquí porque la Ivy's fue totalmente lleno y no queríamos ir a otro lado. Sólo quería tener una noche tranquila y descansar.

Vinimos aquí ayer por casualidad porque vimos que estaban mostrando el juego y ellos fueron muy complacientes con nosotros! Sólo pedimos un entrante y algunos tés porque era realmente buscando una pantalla de televisión mostrando el partido de Inglaterra! Fueron muy amables al permitirnos sentarnos y ver incluso aunque no correctamente la orden, no obstante, la comida en el menú parecía deliciosa y a buen precio! Sin duda volveré a pedir una parrillada! Su cordero sambousek que me dieron era fresca y caliente! Muy sabroso! Muy bonito restaurante, el personal es super amable y precioso también! Muchas gracias por su hospitalidad.

Best falafel and hummus! My husband had a lamb and rice dish with a spicy sauce that was also very tasty. Generous portions. Great, friendly service and outdoor seating to watch the world go by or air conditioning inside.

A nice meal with friends after the cricket The Lebanese food was good but not great and I would recommend ishbila in Knightsbridge for the best meal but this was fine if you don’t want to travel everything was not quite tasty enough

Fui con mi amigo y no me decepcionó, gran cantidad de sabores y buen servicio. El menú es un poco caro, es por eso que perder el último estrellas. Si pudiera le daría 4. 5. . Sin duda un buen lugar para una cena tranquila sabroso! Prueba el No. 60. . Sana y sabrosa.

It’s ok, there are better places if you’re willing to travel a little bit across town. Food is a bit more pricey. The wraps are ok, they fill the gap.

had early dinner last night and was surprised to see that it was quite busy. The main courses are of generous portions and very tasty! I will be coming back here for sure!

جيد ومناسب عرفت سهاري من احد مديرات علاقات الضيوف بفنذقي الخدمة جيدة الاسعار مناسبة الموقع جميل الطاقم صديق

Nosotros, una familia de 4, disfrutamos de un almuerzo mientras visitas en Londres. Como nos gusta la comida libanesa tratamos este lugar y nos sorprendió gratamente. Selección agradable y a un precio razonable. No vamos por el menú especial y opté por una selección de Kibbeh, hummus, Sambousek Bazenjal Al-queso, y algunas de arroz. Rahib Vino el total de aprox. 40 GBP. Servicio amable. Recomiendo el lugar.

Une bonne adresse . Avons pris un assortiment d'entrée. Les falafels sont excellents tout comme le yaourt aux concombres le tarama et la purée de pois chiches. Rien à dire non plus sur le plat principal. Ceux à base de "lamb"sont excellents. Désolée je ne me souviens pas des noms . La soupe aux lentilles est aussi très parfumée. Bref ne pas hésiter à s'y rendre. Seul bémol le service est un peu lent.

I cannot speak highly enough about Sahara. The food is very good in particular the mixed grill. However, what makes this place special is the staff. They are friendly and always willing to go the extra mile for you.

Amable, el Director libanés Mohammad asistente. Meze el mejor. No disfrutar realmente de la pierna de cordero, que era posible y fácil de compartir. Nos ofrecieron dos baklava en la casa que estaban bastante seco. Decoración moderna agradable bien diseñado. Barrio muy interesante. Almuerzo y a mediados de la semana ofrece en línea.

Cenamos allí esta noche. Pollo touk ordenados shush completamente seco y probado de ajo. simplemente El arroz era casi crujiente. La mayoría comestible. Indicó que el personal, que informó a la administración, parecía completamente no le preocupaba. Decepcionante, ya que es mi local.

Hemos estado yendo al Sahara durante años famoso por servir buenas Libanés en SJW mezza y parrillas de High Street.

中東エリアに詳しい人に勧められていきました。フムス（ひよこ豆のペースト）はもちろん、ナスのペーストもおいしかったです。お店はそれほど混んでおらず、店員さんもにこやかで気持ちのいいお店でした。

Situado en la parte más tranquila de la calle. John's Wood Street, ofrece menú de Saraha hablar de especialidades libanesas.

La última noche, me invitó a cenar con mis amigos que vive en el barrio. Estaba realmente sorprendido por la cálida bienvenida que tuvimos en el Sáhara Occidental. La comida era genial, me encantó el humus y todos los entrantes que me olvidé el nombre, y mi lubina fue simplemente perfecto.

I was their with my Freind It was great, food nice and tasty and a good portion and service was gear staff friendly and helpful.Nice experience and I will come back.

The best lamb chopped we have ever had.Waitress with curly hair made us to come back. Portions are big, price is reasonable.

جيد جدا اسعارهم معتدلةلكن اكله لذيذ الشوربة جدا طيبة (عدس) والسلطة فتوش لصديقيوالطبق الرئيسي سي باس مشوي مع رز صياديةوالاخر كان شيش طاووقوالنمشروباتكانت شاي مغربي قبل الوجبةودايت كولا لنا خلال الاكلالخدمة والطاقم جيد جدا

I've stop there for one of my business lunches. The music is nice but perfectly balanced to have a normal voice tone talk. The food is extremely tasty in generous sizes. This was the first time I couldn't get close to finishing my dish :)))The staff is very friendly and the service impeccable. Their side sauces are delicious and unlimited. For me it's the best shawarma in London

My family and I were looking for a Lebanese restaurant to dine in,a close friend recommended Sahara restaurant to us,their experience there was amazing.we were six ,welcoming was warm and friendly,we had a table near the window,we had a delicious starters ,haloumi and falafel were really yummy,never forget the shish tawook was really so tasty.the service was excellent,the curly hair girl was serving us was really so kind.the atmosphere was classy ,we really enjoyed every moment there and we are definitely going to come back.highly recommended.Maram.

Restaurant libanais à la sauce occidentale. Bonne nourriture/qualité/service.La carte donnée à l'intérieure n'est pas identique au panneau extérieur....(mais bon...)Certains serveurs parlent français.

This is my third time at this restaurant with a third consecutive poor experience. I will not be returning.1. 3 out of the 4 courses ordered were poorly prepared. Two guests who ordered the shwarama wraps commented that there was next to no shwarama in them and that they were cold. It was quiet clear that the meat had come out of a container as opposed to being cut fresh on the joint.2. We arrived for dinner at 8.30pm. At 9.45pm we had finished our starters and main courses. We were offered dessert which one our guests accepted. One of the female members of staff was clearly not happy with this decision (not the polite girl with the long, curly hair but the lady with the long black hair which was tied in a ponytail who appeared to be the manager or "in charge"). She took little trouble to disguise her discontent, throwing her head back in exasperation and saying words to the effect of "What a pain. What can't they just leave without dessert." Needless to say, all of us saw this and we did not order dessert. We mentioned this to our server (who was polite and pleasant through) and she was clearly embarrassed by her manager's conduct.A poor meal with poor behaviour from the manager no less. We will not be returning. We will go to Ofra up the road where the service and food is leagues better.I would add that this is the second time I have seen this particular person behave like this. Some time ago, I attended with a friend close to closing time (but not after). We were seated. We then ordered. After we had ordered, this same lady came to us and said that they had decided to close the kitchen and that we had to leave. She was unapologetic and while not rude, was certainly not polite about it.I appreciate that after a long day at work, people are not always at their best. However, in the service industry this is unacceptable behaviour.It will be interesting to see if the restaurant will address this sort of conduct and offer an open apology on this forum.

Having moved into the neighborhood, we are trying out all the places to determine our favorites. Sahara, is definitely at the top of our list. Excellent food, healthy, reasonably priced for the area, super friendly and accommodating staff. We tried a lot of items on the menu, one of the favorites grilled cheese, delicious. The hummus is also really good, the meats are fresh, tender and tasty. A must visit if you are in St. John's Wood.

me and my friend were looking for place to have a dinner, they recommend sahara rest. for us, we went there it was half full worm place and I did love the music, nice atmosphere staff very friendly and helpful, food tasty and big portions I did love the mix grill, it was wonderful mint tea and Lebanese dessert make things to good, great night, strongly recommended .

عودة للتميز اللبنانيطيب ولذيذطلبنا سمك قاروص فيليةوشوربة وفتوش وشيش طاووقوحلينا ببقلاوة ضيافةالخمة ممتازةالطعام ممتازالطاقم صديق وودود

Ordered this food off deliveroo, and i was appalled by the portion, the meat was dry and cold - a very disappointing experience and extremely costly. They wouldn't dare serve you that meal if you eat in the restaurant, very poor service.

ممتاز ورائعنصحت به احد مديرات علاقات الضيوف بالفندقوكانت النصيحة في محلهاطلبت حمص بيروتي وكان لذيذ جداًوكبسة دجاج المطعم ممتازخدمة واكل وحسن تعامل من الطاقماسعاره معتدلهشكراً للانسة المهذبة زينب كلكفان مديرة علاقات الضيوفوكذالك الشكر موصول للاخ رشيد و الاخ أشرفمع الانسة تساتا

We had our company Christmas lunch here. The food was really wonderful and the service attentive and efficient. Highly recommended.

Called in after a concert at 9.30pm. To begin with a prompt efficient service. The food arrived quickly to find it was very over cooked including burnt lamb cutlets which some were in eatable. Our original waiter had left and it was difficult to get our point over to the second waiter as his English was very poor. Within 20 mins of us eating a girl started sweeping the floor and three deliverroo drivers drew up into the pavement entered the restaurant and then used it as a social gathering along with the waiter who joined in with them and drank apple tea along with them all doing business on them. They say near us in their moped helmets this was very off putting and actually spoiled our dining experience. We quickly paid our bill and left. Sorry Sahara we won't return ever again and if you want to survive in St Johns high street opposite the new Ivy Cafe you should educate your staff to put their customers first.Goodbye but I'm taking my money elsewhere.

This was lebanese restaurant This was Lebanese restaurant when visited it first time. The dishes were changed slightly in favour of European dishes.Services and quality of the food are OK; however, it is not the best restaurant in the St. John’s Wood area.

Menu sounded lovely. Restaurant looked nice. Good location But no wow factor. Food very average. Service quite slow. Overpriced for what it was at over £30 a head! I've had better Lebanese food for sure

We ordered the set menu for 2, at £25 each we were expecting a fairly big meal.The starters (hot + cold fatoush) were good enough.The mains came out... we thought that we'd hit the jackpot with a huge plate of mixed grill, then they bought a 2nd much smaller one, less than half the size. The head waiter then came out and proceeded to tell off our waitress, before taking the larger plate away, but no apology to us. We got this and a bowl of vegetables for mains, all in all about the size of one main course. No lamb chops, just cheap meat like koftas and the meat we got was mostly very dry. Given the cost of the normal mixed grill, we definitely didn't get value for money here. Nowhere near £50 worth of food!We were in a bit of a rush so asked for the bill and dessert to take away. Our waitress then took 2 more orders and I had to go to the bar to pay. By this time we were running late for our train, so I had no time to query the service charge of 12% that was added to the bill. There was no way this service deserved any tip, let alone the rip-off prices and quantities. Avoid this, a very disappointing experience.

Can't quite decide whether or not this restaurant is worth another visit. Asked for suggestions for a warm starter and was served a barely warm moussaka. Main course was Farrouj Meshwi (basically a roast chicken) - a bit dry.

We walked along St Johns Wood High Street looking for somewhere to have a late lunch before going to an evening cricket match at Lord's. We decided to try Sahara and were not disappointed. We weren't quite sure what to order as we hadn't tried Lebanese food before. The waiter suggested we share a selection of mezzes to start. We chose a vegetarian selection, as I don't eat meat and my husband doesn't eat fish. it was very good, with hummus, smoked aubergine dip, vine leaves, savoury pastries, flatbread, etc. My husband then had lamb with sautéed vegetables and I had calamari with a cucumber salad/dip. The vegetables were more like a microwaved selection than sautéed and the calamari was a little stodgy rather than crispy. But overall, most of the food was very good. We also had a bottle of house white wine from the Bekaa Valley, which was good and went well with the food. Service throughout was friendly.

This is a really good Restaurant.We stopped at Danubius Hotel – Regents Park and the Restaurant is a short walk down the road on the way to St John’s Wood Tube Station The food was lovely but not huge portions, but the quality was excellent especially a good place for that special romantic meal, If you are looking to try Lebanese cuisine I can recommend this RestaurantThe Restaurant has a very extensive wine list; the waiter was very helpful with explaining and helping to choose the wine for our meal.The service was impeccable nothing was too much trouble for the waiter, if you are looking for something a bit special, and good quality food then this is the place.

Came here with friends on Thursday evening. 02/06/2016Friendly service, nice atmosphere - and the food was tasty, fresh and not dripping in oils like some Middle Eastern eateries. The Halloumi is the best I have ever eaten. No idea what they do to it before they grill it - but it's juicy, tasty and not the usual squeaky rubber like cheese you get in some places. Mezzes and salads are plentiful in variety and portion size. The mains were delicious too - although our eyes were bigger than our bellies - and we did overeat - but it was all so delicious. Would recommend for a meal out with friends or a date night.

Had a lovely birthday lunch here. Great food, drink and service. We all ate far too much but had a wonderful time. Would highly recommend the meze starters!

Had a wonderful birthday meal for eight members of our family last weekend. The age range was from thirty to eighty five. We plumped for the set menu - and we were not disappointed as the food just kept coming! Delicious hummus, falafel, aubergine dip, sausages, dolmades, meat- and vegetable- and bean-dishes. The only tiny criticism (and the reason it gets four and not a perfect five-star rating) was presenting three chicken wings between four - very awkward at the carnivorous end of the table.Lovely, friendly staff and good value for money. We will definitely be back.

I truly enjoy Lebanese cuisine. They have an interesting combination of Mediterranean character and flavors but I often see overly well done, dry meats and over or under seasoned meats. Having a variety of both starters and mains, I noted both the elegant presentation as well as just the right level of seasoning to complement but not overwhelm the ingredients. Service was very personal. Location was great on Saint Johns Wood High street which is a great place to walk about and the nearby church park is very historical and quite beautiful, Near Lords Cricket Grounds and several underground and bus lines - easy too get to and from.

Excellent waitress. Food authentic. Only problem was they couldn't find our reservation so sat us on our own at back if restaurant.

We wanted a quick lunch and found this place. Service was pleasant and quick, food was extremely tasty. Could not fault it at all.P.s if you go in for lunch have one of their wraps with chips! It was amazing!

Stopped in when seeing it on the high street. Nicely decorated. Very familial atmosphere with excellent staff. The food was excellent and the prices reasonable. Also a unique experience to be able to sample some Lebanese wine. Pace was relaxed, which was a plus.

We were looking for somewhere in St John's Wood that would enable us to share some smaller dishes and Sahara fitted our requirements perfectly. We had their selection of hot & cold mezes and then supplemented with an extra couple of dishes. We felt very well fed by the end. A good spot for a relaxed lunch.

Really enjoyed ourselves, food is authentic as well as tasty, staff were rushed as it was busy but they were so friendly and helpful. Will come back!

Abundance of lovely food in a relaxed setting.

I've been to Sahara several times, and always taken friends along. Unfortunately, it disappointed this time. The staff were very good and tried to make up for their lack of succulent and tasty lamb chunks, by replacing the dishes with chicken and kebabs. Do not go for the chunks of meat pieces in your dish, instead opt for the mince kebabs. However, the starters were excellent. The lamb in baby okra stew was good, if you're a gooey-okra fan. Dishes are generous so sharing is advised.

I used to visit this restaurant before it shut for about 12 months. It recently re-opened in the past few months. I visited with a friend and we sat outside. I must say the food is good but the service was definitely poor. At least on this occasion. We didn't feel welcome and the staff were un-attentive. Maybe just cultural differences?

Been to this place many times, and feel standards have been dropping. The service is still good and the ambience is fine too.The bread is a real let down for a Lebanese restaurant, and even the Falafel/foul medames was poorly cooked today. Salads are still fine.Has more scope

The restaurant is bright and airy with seating outside. It is quite small but comfortable. The service was very attentive and friendly. We had a very good mix of cold and hot mezze all very fresh and well prepared. We had a mixed meats main course, which again was very well cooked and very tasty! The staff looked after us very well, nothing was any bother. It was very relaxing and we would go back again for sure.

Arrived slightly early after an easy walk from Lords with my 2 blind friends. There was some confusion identifying our OpenTable reservation, but we were quickly made welcome and seated easily. They were quick to take our order for a set menu Meze and 3 Lebanese beers + water. Quick seemed to be the order of the day, everything arrived very fast, initially this was good, but the speed with which subsequent courses arrived was a little unnerving! There was a good selection of cold and warm (should have been hot) dishes which were pleasant, if not outstanding, but the quantity could not be faulted. For "out of towners" the prices seemed a little high, but are probably about par for the area. We were made very welcome, left feeling full after some interesting flavours , so will probably return another year.

Quite good food (I'm difficult to please), great friendly service, you can eat a la terrasse a stone throw from the park and station. Delicious melon juice.

Very poor service and food. Mixed grill was chewy, asked for rice instead chips but stil csne with chips, the head waiter is fawlty towers on his own! Dont waste your time going there head towards edware rd .

Very good very fresh food extremely willing service went across road to get a me a drink because they had no licence for spirits.but little atmosphere like empty diner.

I have visited Sahara 5 times now and every time the food has been fantastic. The Shisha is reasonably priced and they have a variety of flavours. I feel that the food is slightly expensive especially after service charge and it is a shame that they don't take tastecard but overall Sahara is a really nice restaurant and I would recommend it.

Just finished lunch, £9.Finest kofta I've eaten, houmous like velvet, fresh taboleh, complimentary olives, spare pitta for mopping up complimentary fresh baklava, I think becouse I praised the waiter. Amazed this isn't full at lunchtime but great that it's quiet as I can smoke outside without annoying other eaters.Value for lunch people

The food at Sahara is excellent with good kid options as well. The staff is very nice and warm and made good food recommendations proactively. Perfect for healthy family dinner. The only thing that isn't great is the smoke from the Shisha especially if you are sitting in the back room.

We went here on Saturday for an early meal, as we were going to a show. The restaurant was pretty empty, which usually means the staff are eager and attentive as they want to be busy. The waiter who took our drinks order was gruff, uninterested and really had to push himself to give any answer, when asked if the beer was nice.We shared some starters which were all very tasty. It was a large amount of food, but the waiter hadn't suggested that 3 dishes for 4 of us would be sufficient. Not sure if he was on commission, or just uninterested. The mains were all pretty bland. The waiter had been totally unhelpful about suggesting side dishes or accompaniments. The rice we ordered as a side didn't arrive and it took what seemed like a long time to produce a very small pot of the garlic sauce which the menu said was to accompany my chicken. It was welcome, as otherwise it would have been a bland dish.Having said that, I enjoyed the food, which was all fresh and I felt very full by the time we left.I did feel that if we had been advised, or known more about Lebanese food, we could have had a better meal.It was pretty good value for money. I wouldn't make a special trip, but I'd eat there again if looking for somewhere around the HIgh Street.Please send the waiters to charm school.

Amazing food... Friendly staff.. All the salads they serve are delicious.. The ayran is a must try if you like salty buttermilk shake.. My overall experience was great.. I will surely go back

We loved the selection of kebabs and the Lebanese mezze that we ordered. The food came first, the service was great and overall we would thoroughly recommend this place if you like Middle Eastern cuisine

Once a madcap café now an unassuming Lebanese restaurant with a varied choice of traditional dishes and a wonderfully mixed clientele. Well worth a visit. Try the fixed price. Excellent value.

The food here is hit or miss, with quality of cooking varying depending on the day or night. Generally overpriced for what you get. But the biggest reason for the "terrible" rating is that the waitstaff is incompetent. I order from here quite a bit (since local to me) and constantly have to check the price or I will be overcharged and the order is often wrong. This last order was the final straw and given the food quality seems to be going down, I won't be ordering again.

Very average restaurant... I have been to many restaurants of this type and this was a disapointment..It was a take away for a group of friends I ordered. I told the person to give me a selection of the best things they had and I was expecting loads of vegetables, typical dishes etc.. I ended up with many 'falafel' type of dishes, meat and even chips..The food was just not great. I can't say more than this.Value for money is poor.

Eating at the Sahara leaves you feeling replete and virtuous. The food is healthy food yet very tasty. We had tabbouleh, dolmades, falafel followed by very refreshing mint tea

Food is nice and service is good. I would recommend to go to the place.can get quite busy but not surprised as service and food is decent

We had a selection of mezze: Delicious tart green olives, lemony hummus, absolutely delicious mujedderah (lentils and rice with strips of fried onion), flavourful falafel and just OK kibbeh - couldn't recommend their kibbeh. Lovely mint tea afterwards served with delightful baklava. I live in the Middle East but thought the food here was really excellent. A friend eats here regularly and always likes the food. The gentlemen staff were obviously not keen on the 4 kids being in the restaurant at a peak time (although they were very well behaved) but the lady waitress was fine with them. Look forward to coming again.

We sat outside and ate at Sahara on a warm summer evening. They laid up extra tables on the pavement due to the weather, no doubt. We have not eaten inside. It was very pleasant and the food was tasty, nevertheless the service was painfully slow, we waited close to 40 minutes to get our main corse. Perhaps with the extra tables the kitchen was stretched. When I mentioned this to the waiter, his excuse was that the chicken cubes were "grilled" and took longer - I responded "not in my kitchen!," He also had to be asked a few times for the pita bread ,in spite of this we will go again the food was good the price for two was £50 for one course with tea and a glass of red wine each, chicken main dish a portion of special rice and humous with some fresh veg

Great food and service. Recommended. Just what we were looking for and the locals eat here which is always a good sign.

Have been a couple of times for lunch on a Saturday. Good local with delicious food and friendly staff. Try the kofte.

Tried for dinner with family and friends. Good middle Eastern food, good service, although a bit slow. Recommended.

After looking forward to my meal I was disappointed that the lamb was cooked drier than the Sahara and felt the dessert would of been a better option.... Hope my second visit to a Lebanese restaurant offers a little more in the way of fine dining

I am always nervous when the waiter takes your order without writing it down. He took ours and only my starter came, after one reminder and 20 minutes my daughter got hers. The food was reasonably good, the lentil soup was tasty and the main courses were fine. Would I go back? maybe, but I'd take a notepad for the waiters.

is terrible,was in a group of 5. We were taken to our table on arrival and given menus, after 15-20mins a drinks order was taken after we had to ask to order some drinks. Once everyone had chosen what to eat we waited for someone to take our order, no one came despite staff constantly walking past our table, we even told staff member that we were ready to order, still no one came, after 35mins of being ignored finally someone came to explain in a very abrupt and rude manger that they were short staffed, and running behind and if we wanted to go elsewhere to go elsewhere! How rude, will never step foot in this place ever again!!!!

We ordered the sample menu. The gave us quite a big portions but everything was very disappointing. A burned humus as a started (how can you do that?!!?) was our first sign.The mixed grilled was one of the less tasty i have ever tried, especially the lamb. I think everything was microwaved!If we also consider the price those guy charge, that makes it in the list of places i will never go again, even if it was the last restaurant in the world.

Their is a reason to why a restaurant would be empty on a Friday evening with no customers.....we were the only family in the cafe so to speak. First and last time. Very bad food quality, service, the waiter was looking outside the window entire time making sure we sat near the window to lure more people in.