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Nº 91 in 266 in Kettering

Nº 1 of 1 Mediterranean in Kettering

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Great food at an affordable price and good service!!

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KJB . 2024-10-06

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Delicious and plentiful. Well worth a visit.

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Matt Bownes . 2024-10-05

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The only place in Kettering I've eaten in that has "good London restaurant" quality. Compliments to a perfectionist Chef. People complain about the price - well, go somewhere with less quality and cheaper. We need more places like this, for once I didn't regret spending money in a restaurant or feel ill the next day. Beautifully cooked food. You can tell the meat has been slow-cooked and had proper attention paid to it, marinaded over and over. The salad is all really fresh, seems like it was taken out of the ground that morning. Just great quality all 'round.

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Ais Leydelle . 2024-10-03

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This Resturant was amazing and I love the aura of the place. The staff was very friendly especially our waiter Abrinna she was lovely and kind to us and always checked Up on us

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A Grey . 2024-10-02

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We found this place almost by accident when looking for some Greek food. The menu looks amazing and when we ordered the food it didn't disappoint! It was very quiet but very nice in the restaurant, and our server was lovely and helpful!

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Sophie Monvid . 2024-10-01

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Amazing Mediterranean meal. Great service, great menu choices. Generous portion sizes. Complimentary bread, salad and dips were delicious. Four of us all enjoyed our meals. Will be back now we’ve found this gem of a restaurant.

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lozd924 . 2024-09-17

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Went for a relaxing dinner and that was what I got. The food was a very high standard and didn't want to stop eating. Service was also great and it was over all a very relaxing and filling experience. Can't wait to go back to try some other bits on the menu

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Robert Thompson . 2024-09-14

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Takeaway Stone cold burgers which were very basic and tasteless. Had one last time around 2 years ago and recall them being 100 % better than the one I've recently experienced. Sorry Wama but never again.

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Lewis A . 2024-09-14

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It was a wonderful stay with my family! We enjoyed delicious dishes prepared with so much sophistication - a true feast for the senses. The food was excellently seasoned and a real treat for the palate. The warm service and the wonderful atmosphere made us feel completely at home. A big thank you for this unforgettable experience!

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Friseur München . 2024-09-02

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I booked a table for 11 people for my partners birthday and we all had an amazing evening!!! The food was amazing, staff were so welcoming and friendly. Thank you so much for making her birthday so special! We’ll definitely be coming again ☺️

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Kayci Louise . 2024-08-29

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We had a lovely waiter. Think his name is Steve but can't remember. He was so attentive and polite. Food was amazing and we sat in the garden area. Lovely quiet atmosphere. We will definitely be returning :)

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john middleton . 2024-08-22

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Really nice to find somewhere decent to eat in town. Usually we have to travel far and wide. Friendly, welcoming atmosphere and really tasty food. We will definitely be back.

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Elaine K . 2024-08-21

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I only had beverages there. The ambiance is delightful, particularly outdoors where smoking is permitted (your own or shisha). The staff is exceptionally friendly. It is currently my preferred establishment in Kettering. The prices are reasonable; I paid 9 pounds for a cocktail.

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Ileana TS . 2024-08-18

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Unfortuantly did recieve correct order, i ordered a a mix shish and got chicken shish and Adana Kebab aslo missing free desert, Only ate the chicken, the Adana wasnt my think, other than order wrong!! food was good

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Peter . 2024-08-14

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The most friendliest, beautiful and warming staff. Food is exquisite and I’m now a regular. I salute you. You excellent souls ❤️

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Peter Moone . 2024-08-05

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Usually very pleased. But my moussaka was a bit disappointing for the price. No trace of the béchamel sauce and very hard and burnt round the edges. It came with rice but the menu said bulgar wheat. The stew was perfect as always but for nearly £50 it wasn’t great this time 😢😢

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Helena . 2024-08-04

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This was our first visit, a treat from a close family member. Having had great experiences in a Turkish Restaurant nearer London, the bar was set pretty high. However, we were certainly not disappointed. The staff were welcoming and friendly, the menu was extensive and very interesting at a price that wasn't extortionate. The quality of the food was splendid and taken all round, the experience was great. We will certainly recommend and come again! 10/10.

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guy19572016 . 2024-07-21

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Absolutely amazing food and service, the portions and prices are generous additionally me and my partner truly felt well looked after by staff! We had two shishs and a lovely baklava desert with a couple of drinks, a wonderful experience thank you so much

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lona hai . 2024-07-18

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I recently hosted a party at Wama's Lounge, and I regret not reading the reviews beforehand. I would not recommend booking this restaurant for any event, especially a large party. First and foremost, the manager/owner, Yalda, was incredibly rude to our guests. She continuously shouted at them as they ordered drinks at the till, creating a very unpleasant atmosphere. This lack of professionalism is unacceptable. Additionally, I arrived late to my own party because my vendors called to inform me that they were not given the space I had agreed upon with Yalda. Despite confirming our arrangement, she did not provide the necessary space for decorations. This caused significant stress and delays. To make matters worse, although Yalda agreed for us to stay until 1am, everything was shut down by 12am. This was misleading and disappointing, as it cut our celebration short. The service was atrocious. The agreed setup and schedule for the party were changed on the day without prior notice. Some of the food arrived late and cold, and the dessert was served without any announcement, leaving guests unaware. The overall service was poor, and despite paying a service charge, the experience was far from satisfactory. The staff, although nice, were clearly under pressure and struggling to manage the event. At one point, a waiter even dropped a tray of drinks, adding to the chaos. In conclusion, I would not recommend Wama's Lounge for a big party. Their lack of experience in handling large groups and the poor service make it a place to avoid if you want to enjoy your event. Save yourself the trouble and book somewhere else.

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Stahh Hove . 2024-07-18

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Really disappointing. After having our booking pushed back to give us "excellent service" we ended having to ask to be moved to a quieter corner as was very noisy and not ideal for an intimate meal for my wife and I as seemed everyone had to use the bar next to us despite a big garden party booking at the same time. After insisting on moving (should have chosen to leave then), the waiter then dropped a tray of drinks all over our new table, my wife and the diners next to us. Despite waiters cleaning up the drinks from the floor, my wife had to ask for napkins and a dry chair to which she was offered dirty napkins they had used to mop up and told they wasn't sure they had a spare chair. Eventually one was found for her, and you would have thought they would try extra hard with the service but no. Food eventually came out and whilst mine was nice, my wife was served cold chips with her burger. When the waitress asked if everything was OK with the food my wife "apologised" and pointed out the chips, to which the waitress offered to "stick them back under the hotplate, but might take a while to warm up". Absolutely shocking service, and despite all this my wife was only given 1 complimentary drink to make up for the soaking, and £4.88 discount for the shambles service and cold food. I've given 2 stars back as when hot, the food was pleasant, and the atmosphere would be good if partying - but not for an intimate meal with a loved one.

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Craig Nutley . 2024-07-15

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Good food,friendly attentive staff and reasonable prices

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andy james . 2024-07-14

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I recommend it, the place is very beautiful, clean and delicious! Special thanks for the hookah and music) We are satisfied🫶

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Maiia Stepanova . 2024-07-14

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Good quality and large portions

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Aaron . 2024-07-05

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Great staff. Food was not so Mediterranean, lets say. The place has a nice vibe but the combination of plastic garden cover with heat and shisha is not a nice one.

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Ivan Petkov . 2024-06-26

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the food is amazing, delivery is well evrithig was perfect! thank you

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Valerica . 2024-06-22

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Highly recommend The Wamas Lounge, made to feel very welcome with the attentive & friendly staff. The food was awesome, cooked to perfection. I'll certainly be returning, very soon!

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Alex Farquhar . 2024-06-12

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great food guys thankyou, Housemade Rice Pudding was delicious

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Peter . 2024-06-05

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Has a great outdoor seating area where you can order cocktails.... Food very good....

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Andy Sillence . 2024-05-24

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Very welcoming staff, amazing food, highly recommend this gem.

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heidi irwin . 2024-05-13

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Gulsum is very nice and pasta is so great 😍

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chayma smaili . 2024-05-08

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Went for a friend’s birthday. Friendly and professional service. Lovely decor and vibe, just what Kettering needed, will definitely visit again and recommend.

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N Doll . 2024-04-26

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We were really surprised by the quality of food and service, there is nowhere great to eat in Kettering anymore, we are so glad we tried here. The Lamb was really good! We will definitely be going again.

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Lorna Hall . 2024-04-21

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Great food, rice pudding superb thanks guys

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Peter . 2024-04-08

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Amazing first experience, staff really attentive with us, making us feel like we were regulars. Definitely will come back.

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alina vasile . 2024-04-06

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Best delivery food I’ve ever eaten!! Delivered in trays horizontally to preserve dining in experience!! Definitely will order again!!

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Clive . 2024-04-03

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My second visit and I just had to write a poem, thanks to ai : In Kettering’s heart, a gem does stand, The Wama’s Lounge, where flavors expand. Chef’s specials dance upon the plate, A symphony of taste, unrivaled, innate. Kebabs adorned with spices bold, Each bite a story, yet untold. Lamb shanks tender, succulent delight, Elevating dining to heavenly height. Within these walls, perfection’s found, Cocktails crafted, each sip profound. From classics to bespoke, a drink divine, Enhancing every moment, a taste so fine. In Northamptonshire’s embrace, a culinary dream, Where Wama’s Lounge reigns supreme. Here, great food is more than a mere chance, It’s an experience, a symphony, a dance.

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Julie T . 2024-03-22

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Food and atmosphere was amazing! We had shisha and then food in the restaurant. The waitress was a bit rude when I asked her to take the ice out of my water she gave me an attitude and looked at me like I asked her to do something very difficult 🙄. She brought back the glass of water without ice and told me there you go princess. I have told her to do not call me like that as I do not find it respectful coming from her after my simple request. She then replied again with an attitude mhm okay!. That ruined the evening literally. Will be back though as the shisha was great and the food too. Hopefully she will learn to behave by then and apologise.

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Andreea Iulia . 2024-03-14

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unfortuantly pickles were missing, but other than that great food

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Peter . 2024-03-11

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First time visiting Wama’s Lounge and I would definitely recommend and visit again. Lovely atmosphere and decor. Nice restaurant space and cute outdoor heated lounge. Wonderful staff and really great food. Fantastic service from all in particular our server Abrinna who was warm, welcoming, polite, patient and professional. 5 stars.

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N C . 2024-03-10

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Very pleasantly surprised an array of Eastern Mediterranean dishes on the menu which were cooked and presented beautifully. Amazing transformation of an old town centre pub. We will be going again..

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ETS Thrapston Jonathan White . 2024-03-08

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Great food mixed pickles great thanks guys

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Peter . 2024-03-04

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Delicious food, friendly staff and top atmosphere (great cocktails 😉)

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Dominika Caddick . 2024-03-02

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We chose this place as it was a half way point for meeting up with friends for my hubby's birthday. Never been before, the food was amazing, we had the sharing platters and pudding. The staff, especially Steve was so attentive and very friendly. When I booked I said it was for a birthday celebration and when we arrived, there were balloons and a birthday banner. Also a sparkling candle and music on his pudding. We ate a lot and it was so nice to actually have a meal out and enjoy the food, as we have been out for meals recently and ood is bland, not warm. But not here, it was yummy, hot food and delicious 😋. We don't live in kettering so gutted we cant just pop in for a meal. But hopefully be back when we travel that way again. Super, place and super staff. Thank you for making the evening special.

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John hemmings . 2024-02-29

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Such a lovely restaurant, friendly service and delicious food.

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Parlour Ti . 2024-02-29

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great food as ever, thanks guys

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Peter . 2024-02-26

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Steve and Mark were absolute legends, delicious food. Fantastic prompt service. Salman makes the best shisha in England! Do not miss out!

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Obeda Kailani . 2024-02-16

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We enjoyed the evening, the shisha was absolutely amazing👌

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Ion Belescu . 2024-02-12

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Really delicious food, you can smell the charcoal grill before you get there!

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Caroline Parkes . 2024-01-31

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If you are okay with a mix of different food then this place is good. The food is alright although I would stay away from the hummus and make sure you wear a jumper. I would recommend the Calamari.

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Tom Morse . 2024-01-29

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Really nice, cosy place. Food was delicious and the waitress Megan was very kind. A very large selection of mocktails. Definitely will back.

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Andżelika Kostryca . 2024-01-26

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Stone cold foood and frozen in the middle. Rang up cause didn’t want to leave a bad review but no one got back to me.

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Calum . 2024-01-21

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Great food, great atmosphere, lovely decor, professional staff!

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Jeton Rexhmati . 2024-01-20

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Best place to enjoy your time. Especially if you are a sheesha lover!

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armend Rexhmati . 2024-01-20

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Nice relaxing outdoor area, staff polite and helpful.

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Knead It Sport . 2024-01-12

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Very Disappointed, This was the first time every I have left a restaurant hungry.. We have ordered the big sharing platter for 5-6 people which comes with bottomless soft drinks... Don't bother as half the soft drinks from the menu are not included.. basically you are limited to coke and Fanta.. The food.. oh where do I begin, asking £140 for that sharing platter is an insult to customers.. the rice was overcooked to the point where it was just mashed, resembled more a mashed potato rather than rice.. this should also come with chips bulgur and cous cous.. well you get a tiny bowl of chips and bulgur to share between 6 people... The meat, nothing much, burnt and just pure fat have a look yourself at the pictures.. The lamb tasted like fish.. and just the quantity of food for a sharing platter which costs over £100 was just ridiculous. I feel completely ripped off. When I complained, credit where its due, I was given a discount but this was minimal compared to the value of the bill/food. First and last time here very very disappointed with this restaurant. Save yourself the pain and just go to Tuck-Inn in Northampton... cheaper and million miles better in every way.

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Nikolas Szekely . 2024-01-06

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Very nice waiters, friendly and kind. Food lacked seasoning and flavour. Kids menu was poor, and expensive

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Howard Teall . 2024-01-05

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We had the best evening at The Wamas lounge. The staff were so friendly and welcoming, food was delicious brilliant atmosphere. The entertainment was amazing. Well done 👏 would definitely recommend it's a 10 10 10 from me.

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Nicola Urban . 2023-12-23

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As usual a delicious meal on a night out for two couples. Great cocktails. Good selection of bottled beer. After the starters and main courses we were more than satisfied. Service was exceptional. We were invited to move table away from a loud Christmas party, Without having to ask. Nothing to complain about just a lovely night out before Christmas.

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Andy N . 2023-12-23

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Really enjoyed the atmosphere at the lounge. Excellent shisha, would definitely recommend.

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Sheikh Al-Bossman . 2023-12-13

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Hidden gem in Kettering. Absolutely amazing food and friendly staff Don’t miss out… highly recommend 👍🏽

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phil salt . 2023-12-06

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My partner took me here for a meal to celebrate my birthday 🎂 🥳 even though I've lived in Kettering quite a few years, I'd only been there once before many years ago and didn't enjoy it. Well, I was amazed at how much it had changed from the food quality to the service and atmosphere...I had a great time 👍🏽😊 the food portions were big and everything we ate was delicious 😋 I was also serenaded with happy birthday song by the servers with sparklers while they presented me with a big chocolate brownie (with a candle on top)! Also, the cocktails 🍸 are great 👍🏽 👍🏽 All the staff were friendly and attentive without being intrusive. We will definitely revisit there when we plan our next dinner night out 😊

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Vivien Jean-Paul . 2023-12-04

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Our waiter was attentive and really took care of us even separated my olives. The shish lounge had a shish master who created the pipes and provided a great ambiance.

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Michelle Bergers . 2023-12-03

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Always high quality food. Great family business. Thank you wama

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Chloe . 2023-12-01

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I was there, amazing food, amazing garden, amazing desserts. And also, a big shout out for Steve, our waiter. Super fast, super helpful, super nice. Definitely recommend 100%

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Adrian Trofin . 2023-11-25

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Food was amazing but the £15 for two tequila sunrises was tasted appalling, maybe a Silver Jose Cuervo.

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David . 2023-11-20

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Food was lovely and prompt delivery but the drink was missing

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Lee . 2023-11-18

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Yesterday we celebrated my husband's birthday and it was amazing! The atmosphere , personnel, food was really delicious! And a special gift as a compliment from wama really liked! Thank you a lot! I recommend! ❤️

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Sandra K . 2023-11-10

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Super place to eat, staff are so welcoming and helpful and food is so tasty! Delivery is just as good too! Can’t wait to go back!

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Charlotte Taylor . 2023-11-10

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Not ready when visited to collect. Food was a bit greasy, some bits was burned was expecting more

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Lee . 2023-10-29

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Good place to enjoy your time. Especially if you are a sheesha lover

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sami ullah khan . 2023-10-12

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1st time i tried it and will definitely eat here again. Bit pricey but well worth it

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Lucy . 2023-10-06

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Unfortuantly milk shake had tipped over in bag only able to eat my burger. really a shame always leave a great review normally :(

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Peter . 2023-10-04

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Beautiful food, lovely drinks gorgeous decor and the shisha garden was fantastic!! Special thanks to Megan and Sam for looking after us.

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Jade Bridgman . 2023-10-01

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Absolutely amazing service, staff, food & atmosphere. The venue is stunning, couldn’t fault anything at all. Huge shout out to Megan, who looked after us so well, she’s fantastic xx

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j1204 . 2023-09-30

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My family and I organised a surprise 85th birthday for our Dad. We had people come all the way from Sussex to celebrate. My mum and dad had visited the restaurant once before and enjoyed their time. We originally booked the table for 5pm, but shortly after changed to 4.30pm. We received email confirmation that the time had been amended. We stopped by the restaurant earlier in the day to drop decorations off. The waitress on shift kindly let us decorate the table but incorrectly had us down for 5.00pm. She mentioned that we had the option of moving outside a little later in the evening, to which we declined due to my dad's age and the fact that a great portion of the outside area was taken up by shisha. Notice that we were told we had the option - this will factor in later. We also told her that the party was down to 12 guests instead of 15. We had paid a £150 deposit for our table, due to come off the bill at the end of the meal. - also important. All went to plan and Dad was pleasantly surprised. At the beginning of the meal, mum told us to get in as many drinks before 6.00pm, as the website had advertised bottomless drinks: ENJOY 90 MINUTES OF DELICIOUS FOOD AND BOTTOMLESS DRINKS Saturday & Sunday 11:30 - 18:00 After ordering a few, the waitress mentioned that bottomless drinks weren't actually in effect due to it being something to do with brunch. I felt that the website was incredibly misleading, and suspect this is intentional to encourage a bigger tab. Later on, we were finishing our main meals, when we noticed the staff were being very hasty whisking our plates away. We were then told we would have to leave by 7unless we moved outside. What had been presented as an option in the first instance revealed itself to be the only way we could continue to enjoy our time. We restated that we were unable to moved outside due to the elderly members of the family and the presence of shisha. They repeated we would have to leave. This was a disappointment but we tried to understand. We had a little time so asked for a desert menu. My sister-in-law asked what the difference was between a brownie and a fudge cake, to which the waiter said that the brownie was nice and hot. When they bought the brownie out it was presented in the form of a milkshake and it became clear that they wanted us to leave immediately. I believe they should have not offered desserts if they knew they wouldn't be up to the standard advertised The unacceptable bit: Mum then went up to pay and was met by a senior staff member, potentially the owner. She noticed they had only taken £130 off the bill, not the full £150 she had paid on the deposit. The owner said that this was due to only 12 of the 15 showing up and we were told it was on the website. The way the senior staff member was talking to her was patronising, disrespectful and plain rude. Mum started to say: "When I came with my husband last time we had a lovely time, so I'm quite..." And then the staff said: "If you have a complaint you can go on the website" And subsequently every time Mum tried to speak, this woman cut her off brazenly. I've never seen anything like it in a restaurant, I was shocked and disgusted. Eventually the only response she then came up with is that we could have moved outside if we wanted to and that the shisha fell in line with council guidelines. We strongly suspect this is not the case. Clearly this woman wanted to get on with other things, but here we were, having bought 12 people into her restaurant, celebrating what could be the last big birthday celebration of our lovely dad and we were event allowed to voice our concerns. You would think that spending £400 would allow us to speak for more than 5 seconds before interruption. The fact that this woman seemed to be a manager, or perhaps the owner, was incredibly concerning. I felt a strong need to report this behaviour and warn others. If you want to go to a place that cares only for their profit margins; wama's lounge is the place for you.

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Jamie S . 2023-09-27

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Worst hospitality I've ever experienced: My family and I organised a surprise 85th birthday for our Dad. We had people come all the way from Sussex to celebrate. My mum and dad had visited the restaurant once before and enjoyed their time. We originally booked the table for 5pm, but shortly after changed to 4.30pm. We received email confirmation that the time had been amended. We stopped by the restaurant earlier in the day to drop decorations off. The waitress on shift kindly let us decorate the table but incorrectly had us down for 5.00pm. She mentioned that we had the option of moving outside a little later in the evening, to which we declined due to my dad's age and the fact that a great portion of the outside area was taken up by shisha. Notice that we were told we had the option - this will factor in later. We also told her that the party was down to 12 guests instead of 15. We had paid a £150 deposit for our table, due to come off the bill at the end of the meal. - also important. All went to plan and Dad was pleasantly surprised. At the beginning of the meal, mum told us to get in as many drinks before 6.00pm, as the website had advertised bottomless drinks: ENJOY 90 MINUTES OF DELICIOUS FOOD AND BOTTOMLESS DRINKS Saturday & Sunday 11:30 - 18:00 After ordering a few, the waitress mentioned that bottomless drinks weren't actually in effect due to it being something to do with brunch. I felt that the website was incredibly misleading, and suspect this is intentional to encourage a bigger tab. Later on, we were finishing our main meals, when we noticed the staff were being very hasty whisking our plates away. We were then told we would have to leave by 7unless we moved outside. What had been presented as an option in the first instance revealed itself to be the only way we could continue to enjoy our time. We restated that we were unable to moved outside due to the elderly members of the family and the presence of shisha. They repeated we would have to leave. This was a disappointment but we tried to understand. We had a little time so asked for a desert menu. My sister-in-law asked what the difference was between a brownie and a fudge cake, to which the waiter said that the brownie was nice and hot. When they bought the brownie out it was presented in the form of a milkshake and it became clear that they wanted us to leave immediately. I believe they should have not offered desserts if they knew they wouldn't be up to the standard advertised MOVING ON TO THE UNACCEPTABLE: Mum then went up to pay and was met by a senior staff member, potentially the owner. She noticed they had only taken £130 off the bill, not the full £150 she had paid on the deposit. The owner said that this was due to only 12 of the 15 showing up and we were told it was on the website. The way the senior staff member was talking to her was patronising, disrespectful and plain rude. Mum started to say: "When I came with my husband last time we had a lovely time, so I'm quite..." And then the staff said: "If you have a complaint you can go on the website" And subsequently every time Mum tried to speak, this woman cut her off brazenly. I've never seen anything like it in a restaurant, I was shocked and disgusted. Eventually the only response she then came up with is that we could have moved outside if we wanted to and that the shisha fell in line with council guidelines. We strongly suspect this is not the case. Clearly this woman wanted to get on with other things, but here we were, having bought 12 people into her restaurant, celebrating what could be the last big birthday celebration of our lovely dad and we were event allowed to voice our concerns. You would think that spending £400 would allow us to speak for more than 5 seconds before interruption. The fact that this woman seemed to be a manager, or perhaps the owner, was incredibly concerning. I felt a strong need to report this behaviour and warn others. If you want to go to a place that cares only for their profit margins; wama's lounge is the place for you.

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Jamie Todd . 2023-09-27

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Terrible experience. We were a large party but pushed off our table without bring offered dessert because they wanted to reseat. Took some of my deposit off me because 3 people didn’t come, even though we were still a large party. Offered to put us in garden but had two elderly people with us who would have been cold despite the heaters. Then the owner/manager would not let me speak and was incredibly rude. Food was mediocre and not worth the high prices. Would never go back. They were seeing ‘money signs’ not people.

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janestephensonglynn . 2023-09-24

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Awful experience. We were a large party celebrating a big birthday but pushed off our table after couple of hours because they wanted to reseat yet still took our desert order, I ordered what was meant to have been a hot chocolate brownie and got given a sundae to take away which was awful! They took some of our deposit money because 3 people didn’t come, even though we were still a large party and spent a lot of money! Offered to put us in garden but had two elderly people with us who would have been cold despite the heaters. Then the owner/manager was incredibly rude and just stated we can complain on the website. Food was mediocre and not worth the high prices, my beef stew was dry and had no 'red wine' sauce at all. Would never go back and will be telling all my friends and family not to waste their money here! They were seeing ‘money signs’ not people. Disgusting service.

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Claire . 2023-09-24

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We went here for my partners birthday today and it did not disappoint at all, we found them on Google recommendation and I have to agree the place is amazing. We called ahead to book a table last minute and asked if we could swap a few items on the menu and Megan on the other line was very polite and assured us we could, on arrival we were seated and then our drinks order was taken, then out came the bread, dips and salad which was delicious to start, the Salmon and chicken Shish with the rice was amazing and then deserts to finish. The garden was so lovely and defo don’t think you’re in Kettering! Megan the waitress there was outstanding, nothing was too much trouble! Overall an amazing experience, defo will be a regular visitor. 😊😊🍴

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Charlotte Vickers . 2023-09-24

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I love Turkish and love my food had to let you all know !! The meat is very bland not much taste atall and for the price you’d expect a great portion and quality of food but you get neither the portion sizes are laughable Actuley felt mugged off when your take away for 3 people costs £60. The full mix is £26 and you get 3 little bits of chicken and 3 little bits of lamb and a bland koftee not good atall. 4 lamb chops £19 , honelsty theres more meat on a skeleton another let down The hummus is awful gritty with zero taste I’ve Eaton in and the food was the same. I wil say though for a drink it’s a cool place with a good sisha garden and the staff are nice people just need to lower there prices or Actuley provide quality and quantity what you expect for the price you pay.

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Bronson Walsh . 2023-09-23

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This was my second visit. Partners whole chicken was very dry and then waiting 30 minutes for a replacement dish although the first time I went I couldn't fault the service or food

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Kelly Fitzgerald . 2023-09-21

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Food lovely, server was also lovely however the management don't seem to prioritise customer service which is a shame.

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Victoria Rosamond . 2023-09-10

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I enjoy going to this spot as it is very convinient and my local. The food is amazing, my favourite is sea food, The prawns, seabass and salmon! Atmosphere is lovely and the staff are amazing. Very attentive to the customers whether its a drink, food order or shisha you need. They are a great team and i would recommend anytime.

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Tanaka Nzira . 2023-09-06

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Another 5 star visit! You don't think you're in Kettering town centre when you're sat inside. The shisha lounge is fab too, you can just enjoy there, no need to book a table to eat.

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Phil Thompson . 2023-09-04

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I expected the food to be amazing going by pics and it did not disappoint! Worth absolutely every penny👌

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Ricky . 2023-08-31

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One of my favourite restaurants in Kettering. Foods always amazing whether you're eating in or taking out. Great atmosphere and a really good spot to impress friends. Always go for a grilled plate, if you can find someone to share with definitely get the mixed grills to try a couple different bits. Only slight negative I can think of is drinks can be a bit pricey with beers being £6 (except Corona). Overall you'll always have a great time at Wamas.

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Liam G. . 2023-08-28

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I celebrated my birthday here. The food is so good and the drinks are lovely. All the ingredients including the fruits in our drinks were fresh and top quality. Even the chips were tasty. The staff are great highly professional and I would say Wama Lounge is the best place to dine out in Kettering.

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Vanessa Fernandez . 2023-08-27

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Great food,lovely welcoming staff,shisha garden is lovely,and Sam the shisha mixologist is 👌.polite ,helpful and sociable . Definatly recommended.

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Jenny Gowans . 2023-08-25

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The shisha was lovely we went there tonight I enjoyed it we will definitely go back again really friendly staff salman make the best shisha

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Panos gboss . 2023-08-23

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From initial greeting to leaving it was faultless, great service, really professional & friendly....the food was amazing....shouldn't have had the starter as we were both stuffed to the gills at the end!!

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Phil T . 2023-08-23

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This is a gem in the middle of Kettering. We’ve been looking for a great restaurant that features eastern Mediterranean food. We found it in Wama’s Lounge. It’s an oasis of charm with excellent food and very attentive service. We had starters, mains and desserts, all of which were delicious. I’m already looking forward to going back. The decor is modern and welcoming, with a fantastic outdoor lounge area with a clear roof to make it rainy-weather friendly. This restaurant ticks all of the boxes for me. 👍🏼

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Carl Nelson . 2023-08-22

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This is a gem in the middle of Kettering. We’ve been looking for a great restaurant that features eastern Mediterranean food. We found it in Wama’s Lounge. It’s an oasis of charm with excellent food and very attentive service. We had starters, mains and desserts, all of which were delicious. I’m already looking forward to going back. The decor is modern and welcoming, with a fantastic outdoor lounge area with a clear roof to make it rainy-weather friendly. This restaurant ticks all of the boxes for me. It even had car parks on with side in addition to on-street parking, so it was easy to get in and out. 👍🏼

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CEN57 . 2023-08-22

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Was tonight with my family at the restaurant ordered food at first everything was fine but then they brought a plateau of sea food that was raw told the manager about it they changed they took the plate away the raw food and brought the remains back which was terrible .i refused to pay for this dish on that they told me that it should be so raw, that in my opinion it was absolutely stupid then the waiter just took the plate from the table and took it away, which seems to me also not right, because in the end I paid for it the bottled drink is more expensive than on tap they said it would be 140 for 0.7 but paid 150 but if you count on the bar 50ml cost 9.5 £ which comes out to 133 £ absolutely not happy with the kitchen and management

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catalin coban . 2023-08-20

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Fabulous night, great food & service the waiter Mark went above & beyond for us all & was easy on the eye!

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MsDx4 . 2023-08-19

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Burger bun burnt, not great quality for price

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Hala . 2023-08-18

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We were on holiday and staying nearby and decided to book a table for an evening meal. Mark greeted us at the door and was so lovely. Really friendly and helpful. He took the time to explain various dishes on the menu to us. He had such a lovely, super accommodating manner and is an excellent ambassador for this fabulous restaurant. Superb at his job and a really nice guy. The food was absolutely gorgeous and we were really surprised when we were given complimentary salad and pitta breads. Both were amazing, as were the main meals that we had ordered. Full of flavour. We never have desserts but even though we were quite full we decided to take a look at the dessert menu as everything had been so wonderful. They serve baklava! One of my favourites and very had to find on anyone's dessert menu. It was absolute heaven on a plate. The evening was really lovely and we were so impressed by the quality of the delicious food and also by how reasonable the prices were. It was excellent value for money. If we are ever in the area again we will certainly revisit.

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susannF2257BN . 2023-08-18

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Served by Steve- great service Excellent service and facility Sheesha on point

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Mo Patel . 2023-08-18

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Food was awful, cold, did not taste nice,

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Holly . 2023-08-17

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3 tiny pieces of chicken, food was all dryed up when it arrived. Totally over priced for what you get. Will definitely not be ordering from these again

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Claire . 2023-08-17

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Wama lounge hosted my husbands 40th dinner. What an amazing night the stuff are friendly and quick to sort out anything and everything. The food was amazing all the guests thoroughly enjoyed.The shisha garden is beautiful and a great vibe. Thank you for making the night memorable for us.

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Brenda dera . 2023-08-13

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