Assaha Restaurant

3.5 (23)

£25 and under

Lebanese

29-31 Craven Road, London, London, W2 3BX

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About this restaurant

Assaha is simultaneously twee & enchanting, & very carefully promoted by a Lebanese parent company with a social conscience. The food follows a comfortingly familiar pattern, from a harvest festival of raw vegetables & pickles to start things off, through assorted mezze plates (moutabal, garlic-scented labneh & hoummos) to shawarma & grills, plus fruit & baklava to finish. After a dazzling start, readers reckon some dishes now ‘miss the mark’; service also engenders mixed reviews, from ‘amenable’ to ‘the worst’. Expect juices, coffees & hookahs, but no booze.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Lebanese
Hours of Operation
Tue - Sun: 12:00pm to 12:00am
Payment Options
Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
29-31 Craven Road, London, London, W2 3BX
Area
Paddington
Parking Details
None
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Assaha Restaurant.

3.5

(23)

3.7Food
3.3Service
3.6Ambience
3.5Value

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23 Reviews

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Lehviolin
London11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 October 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food in a spacious dining area, making it very good for business.
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notthesameanymore
London1 review
2.0
Dined on 19 September 2015
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
This is not the first time that I dined at Aassah. But during my last visit (and the visit before this) I found the service not up to the standard as I experienced in the past. I had to remind the waitress several times of things that were missing. Not everyone was served at the same time. I didn't have my starter with the rest of the guests. So my starter was brought out much later. Also, I found the quality of the food has dropped. I found the chicken at times was undercooked. On a few occasions I and some of my other guests had to spit it out. Also, the menu price has increased. The increased price does not reflect the service or the food itself. I was a little disappointed. However, the venue is nicely decorated as before. But the main point is to enjoy good food with good company, in a nice place served in a timely manner, by people with a smile. I don't believe that was the case this time. I hope you are able to consider my experience to improve the menu, value and service.
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dipod
London4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 24 April 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food was lovely, good portions too. We struggled a bit with the service and the waiter didn't speak very good English. Overall a nice restaurant with a really cool interior
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Quinny Gold
London30 reviews
4.0
Dined on 12 February 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Lovely lebanese food freshly made. Really tasty and godo service. Simple good food!
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Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
2.0
Dined on 23 September 2014
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
It is surprising to find a restaurant without wine, beer, arak,.... It should said before booking
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NasifU
London2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 25 July 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Had a wonderful evening, haven't been here in over 2 years. Food was very good, starters were the best very fresh. For the mains went for the grilled chicken which was very moist and succulent. Only downside I can think of was the down-stairs seating which was unavailable. The waiter said you need to make that request when booking, it's like an Arab Suq down there so missed out on that.
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Paddingtonworker41
London1 review
4.0
Dined on 27 June 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very nice food and staff. The place is not in the crowded area of Paddington. The have a party area downstairs very well decorated in Lebanese style. Going back there this week :)
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gourmet2
253 reviews
4.0
Dined on 7 May 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The first visit to this restaurant for basically a business lunch. The place was virtually empty when we arrived and we had the pick of the tables. The menu is somewhat restricted yet we were all impressed with the quality of the food ordered. It was well prepared and presented and we all found our choices delicious. The service was casual but friendly. The restaurant is not licensed yet some traditional Lebanese non-alcoholic drinks were available and these were superb, especially the lemonade with mint. The venue is close to Paddington Station.
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eatinpeace
London26 reviews
4.0
Dined on 11 April 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Alcohol free and no BYO. Nonetheless we had a good meal in lovely surrounding. The service was friendly but a bit chaotic. The food was good and I would go there again and the prices were good value.
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UKNCam
London7 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 March 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We had a train to catch in Paddington and not much time for lunch, and we didn't want any of the chain restaurants near the station. Overall, this restaurant was a very good find.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Lebanese
Hours of Operation
Tue - Sun: 12:00pm to 12:00am
Payment Options
Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
29-31 Craven Road, London, London, W2 3BX
Area
Paddington
Parking Details
None
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

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