Review Comptoir Libanais

Comptoir Libanais

Lebanese 
65 Wigmore Street, London W1U 1PZ
Latest critic review: September 10, 2009
Critics' score: 7 out of 10 Users' score: 9.0 out of 10



Comptoir Libanais

Lebanese shop and cafe
Restaurateur Tony Kitous (who also owns Pasha and Kenza) intends Comptoir Libanais to 'revolutionise Middle Eastern food and make it accessible to the high street'. In the main, critics tend to agree he's succeeded.

Critic Reviews


Stephen Farmer View London
Reviewed on September 10, 2009
"With food as brilliant as its vivid decor, Comptoir Libanais continues to make this fascinating country’s cuisine accessible to those who might not have previously tried it." READ REVIEW
Critic's score: 8
Timothy Barber City AM
Reviewed by September 01, 2009
"As an expanding chain – there are three others – Le Comptoir reminded me of the now-ubiquitous Leon. It’s not hard to imagine it having a comparable impact." READ REVIEW
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Critic's score: 6
Giles Coren Times
Reviewed on June 20, 2009
"It’s a nice idea, the food is pretty and healthy, it’s a rather bland manifestation of one of the world’s most exciting cuisine... " READ REVIEW
Critic's score: 7.5
Zoe Williams Telegraph
Reviewed on June 12, 2009
"I realise that the accent here is on ease and speed rather than excellence, but I just can’t think of the haste you’d have to be in to suffer this mediocrity." READ REVIEW
Critic's score: 4
Guy Dimond Time Out
Reviewed on May 07, 2009
"With such an appealing look and dishes, this growing chain should do well in London’s affluent shopping districts, with Lebanese and others alike." READ REVIEW
Critic's score: 10
 

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Comptoir Libanais 2009-08-23 10:05:47 fermanda silva
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Reviewed by fermanda silva    August 23, 2009

Best Meal under £10 in London

I went to Comptoir Libanais after reading about it almost everywhere, Time out, elle, vogue independant, evening standard etc.
the first time i went was a lunchtime on a midweek
the place was so packed, I had to wait in the cue for almost 20 minutes to get a seat.
once served it was well worth the wait.
its fresh, its fast, its tasty, its all under £10. the lamb and prunes tagines was yummy, under £6 it must me be the cheapest in London, i had the apple mint and ginger lemonade and a frozen yogurt, it was all very good. what made it a memorable lunch was the fact it was a new experience for me and that what london needed.
i also went in the evening its not a packed but still as good as lunchtime.
if you are looking for a posh and expensive meal then dont bother going there.its a place for your mates, colleagues and catching up with the girls.
i look forward to go their new branch in paddington right next to my offices.

Fermanda.

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Lebanese 
Address
65 Wigmore Street, London W1U 1PZ
Telephone
020 7935 1110
Nearest Tube
Bond Street
Opening times:
Monday - Friday 8am - 8pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am - 8pm

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