Lahori Reviews Summary

Category: Pakistani restaurant London

Address: 2-4 Gateforth St, London, NW8 8EH, United Kingdom

Phone: +442045385901

Rating: 4.1
based on 212 reviews.

Authenticity of Cuisine

Pros:

  • "What truly impressed me about Lahori Church was their commitment to maintaining the authenticity of Pakistani flavors."
  • "It's a decent place to go out and hav some fun with the added benefit of delicious authentic Pakistani food."
  • "Had a visit with few of my friends for a birthday event, every single one of us loved the food."
  • "What an amazing restaurant with great authentic Pakistani dishes.. absolutely delicious, reminded me of back home."
  • "Absolutely fantastic food! Asked for everything to be extra spicy as we were missing being back home."
  • "Every dish I sampled was an explosion of flavors and spices that transported me straight to the streets of Lahore."
  • "The restaurant has the most authentic pakistani food. Really delicious and yum."

Cons:

  • "Its a decent place all in all and they could up their authenticity as they are supposed to be Pakistani with robust flavours."
  • "The overall quality of the food was subpar, leaving me with the impression that it was preheated and frozen."
  • "Food taste is average."
  • "The food was disgusting and was a disgrace to Pakistanis all over this world."
  • "The food was okay, nothing too spectacular."
  • "Food is very bad."
  • "The food was not good it was tasteless and not fresh and costs just as much as eating in a far nicer Indian restaurant."

Customer Service

Pros:

  • "Staff were accommodating to all our needs and went out of their way to keep guests satisfied."
  • "Josh over delivered on his recommendations and service."
  • "The staff at Lahori Church were not only attentive and friendly but also had an extensive knowledge of the menu."
  • "The service was top notch - Josh from Kerala was brilliant, attended to all of our needs and provided expert advice on the cuisine."
  • "The staff were so warm and welcoming. They gave us a table even though it was near closing time."
  • "The staff was super nice and helpful with giving recommendations on what to order."
  • "The service was very hospitable and I really enjoyed the grill and naan that came out as fast as it could."

Cons:

  • "Absolutely disgraceful customer service."
  • "Never have I experienced such vile and rude attitude from their staff!!!"
  • "Unfortunately, what was once a fantastic restaurant has been let down by poor service and over inflated ego."
  • "And service levels were abysmal, we asked for a takeaway and the waiter was reluctant."
  • "Really bad service and was waiting for the food for 1 hour and the food was cold."
  • "Service was slow, and lacking any sort of enthusiasm that would otherwise encourage repeat custom."
  • "I am astounded at how rude the staff are here."

Price and Portion Size

Pros:

  • "The pricing is also average and you can enjoy a nice lunch/dinner."
  • "Saved food and money and we are highly satisfied."
  • "Prices are ridiculously low."
  • "Overall it was a fantastic and the prices were reasonable too for its location."
  • "The food was fantastic and super reasonable."
  • "Overall I find this place value for money and good portions."
  • "Clean place, delicious food, a bit pricey just like some reviewers say but I think it is worth."

Cons:

  • "Good food but not at cheap as it used to be! Portion of lamb chops was £12 - pretty average / small portion."
  • "The quantity was not enough. The price was so high."
  • "Not to mention the food was very overpriced for the quality."
  • "It's a rip-off, I visited this place yesterday, the ambience is good but food portion is too small and price is way too high."
  • "Highly costly compare to other with a very less quantity of food."
  • "Way overpriced."
  • "I spent a significant portion of my hard-earned money, which was a lot for me as a student, around £25, plus an additional £20 for travel."

Ambiance and Cleanliness

Pros:

  • "The restaurant was clean inside and outside tables under the canopy."
  • "Ambiance is excellent and nice family restaurant to visit with friends."
  • "The outdoor setting has been arranged really well, with a covered heated space and blankets on demand."
  • "Enjoy local food in international ambiance."
  • "The ambiance of the venue was welcoming and alluring."
  • "The interior was just so chic."
  • "They've clearly done the best they can to keep us warm outside and they gave us blankets."

Cons:

  • "Toilets were flooded."
  • "Dirty glasses, dirty washroom... service was ok."
  • "The restroom facilities at Lahori Restaurant were in an unacceptable state during my visit."
  • "The toilets are nasty and haven’t been cleaned for at least a week."
  • "The ladies toilet was stinking and looks not cleaned since a month."
  • "The toilet was unclean, and the broken sink resulted in water being scattered all over the place."
  • "Tables were very sticky and it did not seem clean."

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