Paramount Lebanese Kitchen Paddington Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food here is amazing. The spicy humus is incredible & the chili and garlic sauces are too!"
• "The food was incredibly flavorful, and each dish showcased a perfect blend of ingredients, leaving us thoroughly satisfied."
• "Absolutely outstanding food. Really, REALLY high quality!"
• "The food was out of this world."
• "The food is simply delicious."
• "The food was amazing. The best hummus I’ve had outside the Middle East!"
• "The food is great, delicious, so tasty."

Cons:

• "Was all delicious except for the salad that looked wilted and limp."
• "Very disappointing experience. The food used to be really good but unfortunately I can’t say the same about today."
• "The food was definitely visually appealing but a tad cold."
• "The hummus that was supposed to be good tasted ok and the mussaka and the bread were just horrible."
• "Food was fine but the service was absolutely awful. All the waiters seemed angry at serving us."
• "Food absolutely average and poor."
• "The food was average quality but I found it to be very greasy and the chips were frozen and then deep fat fried."

Service

Pros:

• "Although very busy, the cooks and wait staff all had smiles and were very welcoming."
• "The team is very friendly, we have been well received with a kind animation for birthday!"
• "Staff are super friendly."
• "Osman our wonderful server was kind, sweet and attentive."
• "The attentive staff added to the overall enjoyment, especially Jad."
• "Service was prompt and attentive."
• "The service was quick and professional."

Cons:

• "Service charge is a lot which is forced."
• "Very busy and sometimes careless in clearing the tables hence the loss of a star."
• "One major annoyance, was the lack of space between tables. Very loud atmosphere, having to shout to hear the person on your table."
• "I am not happy with the service I have received. The staff Communication it’s very poor."
• "Nasty management!!"
• "Really disappointing. Waiter took our order but actually only took down one of our meals."
• "The service was fast but not caring, they only provide you with one glass of water and do not expect any refill."

Location & Atmosphere

Pros:

• "What a friendly and nice place for a family dinner."
• "Very well located (just in front of Paddington station entrance)."
• "During those Winter days it is nice warm inside, full of guests, enjoyable!"
• "Environment is clean and great."
• "Really delicious Lebanese food close to Paddington station."
• "A must visit right outside the Paddington station."
• "The atmosphere electric and fun."

Cons:

• "Plus very cold in the restaurant, had to eat with my coat on."
• "It gets really busy and loud, and it’s not a big restaurant (maybe 20-30 seats?), so go early if you can."
• "The only downside is, inside dining a little too cramped on occasions."
• "Not clean toilets, waiters doing deep cleaning while you are eating."
• "Atmosphere was loud and cramped."
• "Ambiente is a bit loud and you sit close side by side."
• "It can get very busy and noisy, so it's not necessarily a restaurant you want to spend hours in."

Price & Value

Pros:

• "Food, atmosphere, drinks and prices were amazing."
• "Price was also fair."
• "Good price."
• "The prices were affordable."
• "Prices are quite reasonable as compared to others."
• "The price was brilliant especially being so close to Paddington Station."
• "Price is reasonable."

Cons:

• "I guess the rents are very high in Paddington therefore prices need to be high."
• "The portions are under average size and I would not go back."
• "Not a cheap meal, food was average and the service was below standard."
• "Think it was slightly overpriced tho!"
• "Not worth of money spending."
• "While the food tasted ok, the portion size is not that of a £10 meal."
• "I was shocked by the portion size. It was 4 tiny chicken cubes, a tiny bit of chips and salad."