Cuisine Guide

Date Night — Best Middle Eastern in London

Discover handpicked Middle Eastern restaurants in London, with what to order first at each place.

Every place here is handpicked. Signal score shows how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.

9 restaurants

1
Berber & Q

Middle Eastern BBQ · £££ · Haggerston

90Signal

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Cauliflower Shawarma

Described as 'vibrating with lusciousness' under a dressing of salt, cumin, pomegranate, and rose, this dish is a signature highlight that even meat-lovers shouldn't miss.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

2
The Barbary

North African / Middle Eastern · £££ · Covent Garden

90Signal

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Cauliflower Jaffa

Described as deep-fried and scattered with a coriander-laced tomato salsa, critics say it is 'enough to gladden any meat-avoider’s heart.'

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

3
The Palomar

Modern Jerusalem / Middle Eastern · £££

90Signal

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Kubaneh Bread

Described as an 'air-filled, buttery bread from the Yemen' baked in a pot, it is a must-order served with tahini and 'velvet tomatoes'—vines fruits emulsified into a rich, fruity dip.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

4
Honey & Co.

Middle Eastern · ££ · Bloomsbury

85Signal

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Mezze Sharing Menu

Critics advise going 'straight for the sharing menu' to experience the 'vibrant, fresh, and moreish' spread of small plates, including a 'remarkable' peach salad with goat's cheese and hummus with 'pungent green chilli tatbila'.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

5
Honey & Smoke

Middle Eastern Grill · ££ · Fitzrovia

82Signal

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Cauliflower with Amba & Tahini

A crowd-favorite mezze dish featuring crisp-edged florets paired with a savory mango pickle sauce.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

6
Bubala

Vegetarian Middle Eastern · £££

76Signal

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Confit Potato Latkes with Toum

Regarded as a 'must-have' by critics; Hot Dinners insists you 'don't leave without trying this' and The Guardian describes them as delightful, deep-fried concertina’d spuds served with a puddle of Lebanese garlic sauce.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

7
Bubala Soho

Middle Eastern Vegetarian · ££ · Soho

75Signal

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Confit Potato Latkes

Described as 'delightful, deep-fried concertina’d spuds' served with a 'puddle of toum' (Lebanese garlic sauce), they remain the restaurant's most essential order.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

8
Amber Restaurant

Middle Eastern · ££ · Aldgate East

70Signal

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Fried Cauliflower

Described as Amber’s "secret weapon" and "next level," it is served with crispy shallots, green tahini, pomegranate, and dukkah.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

9
Le Bab

Modern Middle Eastern · ££ · Soho

68Signal

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Paneer Kebab

Consistently cited as the menu's winner, even by meat-eaters, thanks to excellent grilling and accompaniments like beetroot purée and crispy onions.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

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