Address: 140 Acre Ln, London, SW2 5UT, United Kingdom
Phone: +442077333150
Rating: 4.8
based on 287 reviews.
Service
Pros:
"The service we received was simply delightful."
"Service was also very friendly!"
"Service was extremely good - friendly staff and a great atmosphere."
"The service was also great"
"The service was friendly."
"Service was perfect, and Djamel is a very talented guy."
"The atmosphere is low key, warm and casual and the service was spot on."
Cons:
"The man working tonight (chef/waiter) made us feel extremely unwelcome"
"Waiter was very rude, got annoyed with me because the person I was meeting was 10 minutes late."
"When asked if they had a side salad he rolled his eyes in disbelief and snapped 'I DONT DO LEAVES'."
"Turned the music up really loud when we started chatting."
"The waiter immediately made us uncomfortable by stating he needed the table back in 2 hours."
"Staff really rude (inspected bags as we went in, told us we couldnt take a birthday cake in, and were very snappy when some of the group were late)."
"The man serving us was a bit rude"
Food Quality
Pros:
"The salmon main with couscous was amazing."
"Amazing food! If you have a sweet tooth and you're coming for the pastries, just call ahead to make sure they still have some!"
"The food was just banging! So so good!!! The fish tagine was just epic! So much flavour!"
"The food was super tasty, both had tagine."
"The nutritious main courses are all very well portioned, with the flavours in each dish balanced to perfection."
"The food was 10/10 hit the spot!!"
"The food is mind blowing. Ingredients bought fresh from brixton market every day and you can tell."
Cons:
"Flavourless meatballs and over cooked, soggy veggies, not a nice combo."
"In terms of the food, the salmon main was nice and so was the bread, on the other hand the meatballs and vegetables were awful."
"Food was horrible he should be embarrassed charging people those prices."
"Too expensive for what is offered."
"Food not very great, and though menu clearly said no corkage, we were charged 2 pound corkage per head"
"Food not good it did not have a lot of taste to it. Service was slow maybe because there was only one person serving and one cooking."
"The rest of food was terrible, even meet was not fresh and lamb-meat ball was super dry."
Atmosphere
Pros:
"The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming"
"Djamal was so welcoming and the atmosphere was incredibly amazing."
"The unique vibe of this place is unmatched. The decor and music is authentic and transports you the moment you walk in."
"Atmospheric interior with colourful rugs and carpets."
"The decor and atmosphere of the restaurant was pleasant to look at and very cozy."
"The atmosphere has an Algerian touch—music, decoration and, of course, the food."
"Cosy, romantic and beautifully decorated in a way that makes you feel you are no longer in London but somewhere far away and mysterious."
Cons:
"Very cramped seating arrangements, just the one restroom where people have to queue to get in"
"Moved us to another table and didn't bother wiping the table down."
"However, we felt like it was lacking in atmosphere."
"for some reason he was determined to create a weird/uncomfortable atmosphere."
"Really disappointed, the welcoming we got was non existant which was surprising as it was empty, the waiter or chef, or could have been the owner! Was so rude and awkward, we felt so uncomfortable we had to leave."
"Very cramped seating with little to no space to keep your food on the table!"
"It's a shame but based on my experience this evening, I will not be returning."
Owner/Staff Interaction
Pros:
"A friendly and personal experience always awaits from Jamal, the restaurant owner/master chef/waiter"
"Djamel is a decent intelligent man which I enjoyed speaking with"
"The owner chatted with me for a bunch of time, took a genuine interest in me."
"The owner is a real character and was very helpful and attentive."
"How lovely the owner is!"
"The owner/waiter/chef Jamel was so welcoming and friendly, he really made our night!"
"The owner who served us was so friendly and helpful."