The Barbary in Camden

Visited the place already no. (12:15) and was almost the first. Place is small and crowded , staff is very attentive and helpful. You seat is on a bar, not the best chair. Food was ok- not great Base on small plates Overall cost was relatively high

Enjoyed our evening here. Food is imaginative, service is friendly and well informed. North African/Middle Eastern cuisine. All seats are at bars, you are seated on stools which are not comfortable and very little space; you are literally rubbing shoulders with your neighbours. The food is generally tasty and well prepared. Some of the sauces too strong, almost overwhelming. I would rate the food B+A- The staff who served us from behind the bar were lovely. Knowledgeable, attentive, generous (we did shots before we left). Fardin and Charlotte really looked after us. The bill came: £145.00 for two people. Not wildly expensive but not good value.

It is a little hard to find but once found it should not be forgotten. The food is a mix of everything that you could wish for. The dips and the bread were very tasty and the naan bread was warm and straight out of the oven in front of you. Also don't be afraid to ask if you don't know what something is as the staff are great at helping and guiding you what goes with which other dish. Our favourite was the Pata Negra which was so soft and tasty. But don't forget the specials if they are there The other bit hat made it great on a cold Sunday was the music which was just perfect for a Sunday lunch in a relaxing environment, especially as we were a walk in.

This was one of the best food that we eat in London. We try almost everything from the menu and enjoy it. Great concept and great service 😉

I came to this restaurant because I went to the Palomar that is its sister restaurant. While the food is god the environment is of a fast food bar …. The staff are unpolite and rush you all the time , the sits are uncomfortable ( still not a chair and there is no table), the chef is shouting all the time …. The place is crowded…. I will never be back…. It really does not match its sister restaurant Palomar. I do not recommend this place to anyone.

Well what can I say, I already had good vibes about this place and reviews from friends who had been. So I had high hopes. But Barbary I know this sounds dramatic! But your food makes my soul sing! Flavour flavour off the charts. My partner and I loved it, our waitress, shout out to Mae-zing she was our server, she was fabulous talked us through the menu, I also like to ask staff what they love on the menu as they are living and breathing it , they know what’s good, Mae -zing guided us told us what she liked and it just added to the whole experience. None of the dishes disappointed. Legend you smashed it! The set up of all people around one horse show around the kitchen, great idea you feel connected to the kitchen and staff and just adds to the whole dinning experience, I love to cook myself to seeing in to what they are doing really added it for me. Anyway I’m rambling all I will say is go, you won’t be disappointed fab food, fab atmosphere and amazing staff shout too our main girl Mae-zing and the Yorkshire bloke who picked me the best desert of my life. See you in feb for my birthday x

Tasty food, fun vibe, excellent service (our waiter Alex was great). Perfect for a romantic birthday celebration. Definitely recommend!

Absolutely fantastic food, cannot fault anything on the menu. Will definitely be going back next time we are in London.

We enjoyed our food and it's an interesting experience watching the food cooked a the centre of a horseshoe bar. We particularly liked the Moroccan cigar, the potatoes, lamb and baclava. However, the bar stools are hard with limited leg room, otherwise I would have scored it a 5.

Having made a reservation several days before we visited Barbary for dinner. It’s small and cosy with most diners circled round a communal table looking onto the chefs and the grill. The service was great with a willingness to suggest courses etc. we really loved the food and the whole experience of the place. The cauliflower was our outstanding dish. Wine measures are small and expensive but maybe that’s just London. I would definitely dine again on our next visit to London.

We stumbled on this small restaurant by chance and got the last two spaces. Little did we know what was awaiting for us. Supremely impressed by the food, the service and the atmosphere. The flat bread was deliciously crisp and fresh, the smoked aubergine was divine, but the piece de la resistance was the salmon and lamb, which were both outstanding. The music adds to a welcoming and friendly ambiance, for what was a fantastic and unexpected surprise. We will be back.

Let’s get one thing right, the food here is delicious. Our dining experience was not. The servers were so rushed they blasted through the menu items so quickly that only one who had been here a few times would understand. It didn’t help that the menus only had the country specific names of the dishes without any explanation of what they were. We asked three times before we were clear on the offerings. The wine list was less than impressive, which was a shock for a restaurant of this caliber. Again, the local names of the labels were used without an explanation of the varietal. We also ate with our coats on as the place was pretty cool. Our server never checked in with us until our last course. The single door opened straight to the 0 degree weather outside and breezed through the eatery every time a guest arrived or departed. With some tweaks this restaurant could live up to its Michelin one star rating, Unfortunately, our experience here was the worst of our 6 days in London.

Always an amazing night at the Barbary. Such special food and wonderful staff. We had the most amazing dinner and I’m already thinking about my next visit!

One of our favourite restaurants. Start with the Jerusalem bagels paired with the Za'aluk, hummus and the Ikra or the baba ganoush. For the mains Pata Negra (pork neck) is exquisite and the salmon is very good (Asian flavouring) and the cauliflower is also full of flavour

What a find for lunch in London. You sit up at a bar surrounding the kitchen and can watch the chefs busy making your dishes . Amazing bread , cauliflower and octopus dish. But really every dish we ate was so tasty. Very busy place so book before you go. I loved it so think it will be a favourite for me.