Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisine and sweet pastries in modern space with rustic wood fittings.
At a glance
#423 of 509 Restaurants in London #30 of 40 Lebanese restaurants in LondonLocalGuideWorld score: 4.11
Rating breakdown
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5 ★48%
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4 ★30%
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3 ★11%
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2 ★5%
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1 ★7%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Yalla Yalla?
- Yalla Yalla is rated 4.1 out of 5 based on 1,600 reviews.
- How does Yalla Yalla rank in London?
- Yalla Yalla is #423 of 509 Restaurants in London by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Yalla Yalla located?
- 12 Winsley St, London W1W 8HQ, United Kingdom — 0.7 km from the center of London.
- How can I contact Yalla Yalla?
- Phone: +44 20 7637 4748 · Website: yalla-yalla.co.uk
The restaurant has dim warm lighting, has nice arabic details and decorations, with music accompanying us as we eat our nice and very tasty food. The service was very nice, our waitress welcomed us very nicely. Thank you for the great service and food!
Very delicious food. Top service (thank you Ania R. for hosting us). We have been there with 2 kids and have enjoyed the place. We will come back for sure.
The whole experience was amazing. Foodwise we had the lamb and white bean tagine the meat was so succulent and not chewy like some places. Dessert the mango and vanilla cheesecake you need to try it!! I would have it all over again.
The ambience is beautiful and incredibly romantic. I made sure to take photos that captured the vibe 🥰 The highlight of our meal was the grilled halloumi with dried figs. You don’t usually see this dish on the menu but it was the perfect accompaniment to our meal. Oh! And the rose and mint tea!!! ♥️ Most gorgeous rose flavour, that was deliciously refreshing. My family members that ordered the chicken taouk and chicken kofta said it the meat was a little dry :( I always make sure to order aubergine and chickpea tagine at Lebanese restaurants - it’s such a comforting dish and near impossible to get wrong. Thank you Yalla Yalla for a delicious meal and relaxing ambience, which is the perfect break to the chaos of Oxford street ♥️
What a horrible experience. So we arrived and were seated, then the waitress (young girl) took our order. All good so far, then a second waitress took over our table and was argumentative, declined to fix our order and actually ruined the vibe me and my girlfriend were enjoying. No feta in the mama zohra salad and no pita either (both are on the menu as included) when mentioned we were told they are not included, only for me to have to show them their own menu. The manager sorted some feta and pita but too little too late. Disappointing
This was a pretty disappointing experience. Most Lebanese restaurants have similar menus, so I surely wasn't expecting anything too imaginative, but the average quality of the dishes, including entrees such as the tabouleh, sambousek or kibbeh, were mediocre at best. The tabouleh was particularly disappointing, with a watery taste that lacked the richness that good olive oil and lemon can infuse. Uninspiring dough for the sambousek, bland cheese, dry kibbeh, etc. The mains were sadly not better, just average fare grilled meat. Disappointing glass of red wine to boot. The restaurant is colourful and welcoming enough, but the waitress looked annoyed at having to deal with us for the whole evening, so overall I guess I can't really recommend this place.
Lovely food, not outstanding. The portion was reasonable, not oversized as you might expect (I'm not opposed to a big meal, but thought it's worth mentioning). Staff were kind and attentive, the manager was a little excitable, but knew the regulars and clearly cared. The restaurant was generally clean, but dark colours and patterns may have hidden a few issues, I only say this because the menus were stained and sticky and the cushions were about worn out, maybe it just needs a bit of a refresh. We were related in a quiet area away from most other patrons and it wasn't busy. No was the music too loud, it was actually quite pleasant. But a little chatter and the music just seemed to build quite quickly and it was a little difficult to have a relaxed conversation. Despite the soft furnishings I assume it's the low hard ceilings reflecting the sound.
We regularly visit middle eastern restaurants, and we must admit that this spot did satisfy our cravings. The food was spectacular, being expertly cooked, spiced, and prepared. Moreover, the lemonades were extremely refreshing, and tasted beyond fresh. Our only complaint was the service; although kind and helpful, the waiter seemed to easily misunderstand what we meant to convey, and was quick to block us when asking for changes in our order. Overall, we would definitely return and recommend this to others, especially since we paid around £40 for two people and drinks.
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