Al Balad in City of London

First, the location on the map is not correct, check pictures on the map for an easy understanding where it is, it’s at the beginning of Edgware road if you coming from marble arch (hyde park), it’s on the left corner, opposite of Starbuck.Food was not great, I ordered my plate as boneless lamb from the menu, but they served it to me with bones, which was kind of annoying but the taste was good, the mixed kabab was not that great, and a bit pricey compared to the quantity. The manager was nice and so does most of the staff, Sitting area was very tight, you can barely move the chairs which was not comfortable, they serve shisha at their outdoor space but you can smell it if you’re sitting indoor.

Been there a couple of times on my way home from work. I found the wait staff very friendly and nice but as other people have complained it’s quite difficult to get through in one piece unless you speak Arabic, and very loudly too!The waiters are always rushing about everywhere so you have to get their attention rather than wait for them to notice you and at times I have noticed that others who came after me were getting their food and leaving.The reason I am not too angry about it is because I can see that they are not doing it out of rudeness or racism or anything, they are genuinely just busy and disorganised.It has the vibe of a lively restaurant that is actually located in the Middle East which is why I don’t feel any negativity actually directed at me personally but I would say they need to pay attention to their other clients since our money is worth just as much as that of people who speak their language.And the food was very tasty by the way!

Best hummus in the UK! And not forgetting the falafel

Very Small portions although I asked before ordering, but the biggest issue is the customer service it’s horrendous , the waiter's don't understand even a simple thing we asked . Horrible toilets especially I have 4 children dangerous to go down to the toilet with broken steps, very dirty and tiny to go in with your little ones. Honestly it’s not worth visiting and it’s very expensive comparing with better restaurants around it.

Looking for diarrhea? No problem visit this restaurant. I'm writing this review the next morning and still having problems digesting what I had (mixed grill) last night. Regardless of the bitter! taste of the kebabs, the food is not worth the money you pay quantitywise. Not recommended at all.

Great location on Edgeware Road. Easy to find and seating was OK for a fast food outlet. Nice varied menu with something for everyone. Child friendly and high cgairs available.

Good food a bit slow service but kind staff.

Good food, varied Lebanese food menu, Wait staff polite however demonstrably lack food handling experience. Also bread came cold, and not does not match the quality of their other ordered food menu.

Lovely food.good service.great atmosphere.my daughter ordered chicken nuggets and they were plentiful and tasty.

What can I say about the experience at All Balad. There was 3 of us we wasn't sure what to eat. Manager came to us and ask what we liked and made custom meals for us for example chicken and meat separate.Now the food by far the freshest and tasty Hummus I had. Normally there are bits in humus but this was really smooth. The meat was so juicy. Salad was freshly cut and made. The meat it self didn't have any weird smell that comes from donner kebab. Sitting was really comfortable and also had wifi.Will highly recommend and the price was really fair.