Thank you to all the amazing staff yesterday (Sunday) for looking after me and my family. Best food and desserts in town, plus best staff!
Food grilled to perfection, smoothest hummus I've ever had and the chocolate fondant was incredible. My favourite place for middle eastern food and shisha in London by far
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Just a stone's throw from Harrods in Knightsbridge is Mamounia Lounge, a restaurant serving traditional Moroccan and Lebanese cuisine and a bar with expert mixologists, plus a sister restaurant in the equally flashy, upscale district of Mayfair. We arrived on Friday night amidst a scene of Porsches roaring down Brompton Road and tired looking shoppers with Mulberry and Harvey Nichols shopping bags dangling from their arms. Having just finished a day's work (and a week chock full of socializing), all I really wanted to do was collapse in a puddle: Mamounia Lounge seemed just the place to do it.
Mamounia Lounge is made for socializing: from the fragrant wafts of shisha that welcome you at the entrance (the restaurant's outdoor terrace is perfect for enjoying shisha pre- or post-meal), to the main restaurant which leads to the bar and lounge area, it's opulent in decor and perfect for settling your tired self into after an exhausting day of shopping Knightsbridge. I totally get it.
It's the type of place you'd want to arrive at with a gaggle of girlfriends, recapping your new purchases and laughing the night away with a cocktail in hand. It's fun, and the staff are there to ensure you're enjoying yourself - without interfering too much, making recommendations when prompted and leaving you alone to chat when you're deep into a debate about Season 4 of Game of Thrones.
As we sipped our summery cocktails and perused the menu, I started to get all boring again by suggesting we order tabouleh and hummus to start (I always order tabouleh and hummus) before John said, "Why don't we try something different and try the pastilla of chicken instead?"
I'm so glad that he did, because that little parcel of filo pastry baked with shredded saffron chicken, almonds, and a dusting of icing sugar, glazed with an orange reduction, was magical.
I haven't had an 'OMG!' moment in a restaurant for a while, but this pastilla of chicken definitely warranted that reaction. The crispy outer shell of the filo pastry gave way to a beautifully nutty flavor within - a bit like a mini Moroccan chicken pot pie. I'm a huge fan of sweet and savoury though, so it's no surprise that I liked this dish so much.
We also ordered a side of hummus and pita, just to line our stomachs, and I have to say - no matter what, hummus and pita from a restaurant will always taste 100 times better than the bland hummus and dry pita you buy in store (or even make at home). Somehow, this hummus was creamy smooth and the pita, little fluffy clouds of warm bread (not to mention - the presentation was pretty impressive). Heaven.
By the time I made it back to our table, our main courses had arrived and I was really looking forward to my lamb tagine - again, something you can make yourself at home but it never tastes as good as it should.
Case in point: the cous cous was light and perfectly cooked (mine's always either over or under cooked, yikes!) and the lamb, tender and gently falling apart in the tagine. I loved the delicate flavors of the broth that was served alongside my dish, which enhanced the hearty, warming taste of the tagine, rather than detracted. No evidence of tinned veg or tomatoes here - everything was fresh and cooked with precision and care.
John's mixed grill (why do guys ALWAYS order a mixed grill?) was equally delicious and a great contrast to my tagine: the spiced meats were smoky and perfectly grilled (the lamb medallions were my personal favorite!). ...
The best place to go and to feel warm welcoming you and enjoy your time
amazing food ,cocktails and good quality shisha
Great stuff
Absolutely will come back .
Located opposite Harrod’s on Brompton Road, Mamounia Lounge Knightsbridge promises Middle Eastern culinary delights, inspired cocktails, an outdoor shisha lounge and entertainment too. Mamounia has an Arabic themed décor reflected in the patterns and mosaics. This is paired with a baroque style best demonstrated by the enormous chandeliers and red velvet drape spread across the restaurant space. This makes an interesting contrast as Mamounia isn't trying to recreate a Moroccan styled restaurant, instead it is aiming for an eclectic mix. Despite the decadent décor, there is a relaxed atmosphere to the restaurant, and as a results would be an ideal place for laid back group dining weather for lunch or dinner.
Deepak Kalwani(Vegetarian)
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One of the best place to have sheesha - very smooth and perfect. Had grape mint Sheesha. Outdoor seating was the best. Drinks are good too. Good place to chill after dinner. Sheeshas are quite expensive but then you pay for the quality. ;)
Mamounia Lounge Mayfair is just round the corner from Shepherd Market on Curzon Street itself. It’s the kind of place I’d be tempted to walk past unless I knew what was inside; a shame, because it’s really worth a visit. The restaurant has recently been refurbished and is now opulent, rich with mosaics, silver leaf ceilings and stunning chandeliers. Upstairs, there’s a relatively small and intimate dining area and bar, while the downstairs room provides ample space for groups and family parties. Both restaurants are lively though, with music and exotic lighting designed to recreate the buzz of the souk. There’s a shisha lounge just in front of the restaurant too, if that’s your thing, although it is VERY popular so you might need to wait for a table.
One of the challenges of eating in London is that with so many restaurants sometimes finding an authentic one that serves traditional food can be difficult. Mamounia Lounge in Mayfair offers guests an Arabic experience featuring the very best of Lebanese and Moroccan cuisines.
We start our meal with two cocktails. I opt for the Mamounia Special, fresh basil, Stoli vanilla vodka, lime juice, sugar syrup, served over crushed ice (£8). My companion loves rum so opts for the Prince of Sahara, fresh pineapple and banana shaken with Flor de Cana, Amaretto and served over crushed ice (£8.50).
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Moroccan Delights. Mamounia Lounge Mayfair is a special restaurant full of delicious authentic Moroccan delights. Situated in the heart of Mayfair, a quintessentially British area of London, Mamounia Lounge manages to transport their diners to the heart of Morocco whilst still obtaining the qualm of sophistication and glamour that you would expect for its location.
Whilst the atmosphere and impeccable service are definitely talking points it was the food that was the real showstopper. We started our meal with a Moroccan sausage platter and also an order of falafel. Both were mouth wateringly good! The portion sizes are more then generous and the food tasted fresh and perfectly seasoned. In terms of mains we had one chicken tagine and one-grilled spicy prawns. The chicken tangine was something to talk about! Succulent, lemony and oozing with flavour this was a killer dish that I could eat every day! The prawns were amazing too, these were giant king prawns bursting with flavour and easy to take out of the shell.
We finished our meal with a sharing fruit platter, which was once again an extremely generous portion, and after being greedy in our first two courses we found it hard to finish! We digested our food with a pot of Moroccan mint tea which was served in a gorgeous tea pot and was the perfect way to end this authentically one of a kind Moroccan feast.
I was very impressed by this meal and would highly recommend Mamounia Lounge Mayfair; there is also a branch in Knightsbridge, which I need to check out next! Both restaurants also offer shisha outside, which we were tempted by, but the rain put us off.
Best Cocktails In London. Wonderful decor and the mixture of the cocktails and food was delightful.
London’s Mayfair is practically synonymous with fine-dining, you can barely move for danger of falling over the discreet entrance of high-end establishments like Angela Hartnett’s Murano, Nobu, Marani etc with a few wealthy embassies thrown in for good measure. So when asked to review Mamounia Lounge, nestled smack in the middle of Mayfair, it was a no-brainer of a decision to hobnob with the glamorous elite. The vibe in Mamounia Lounge is quite different to the more classic high-end restaurants in Mayfair, the international set already in place here appear to be fuelling up before a big night ahead, perhaps at the Shisha tables set out in front or drinking cocktails at the opulent bar. The décor is set at smouldering Arabian nights; it’s all dark woods, copper decorations and deep reds and purples, lighting set to very dim, just enough to make out groups of friends and some very beautiful looking cocktails. The food is Moroccan and Lebanese – set out in a bewilderingly long menu that
I've eaten in so many restaurants now, I've had to stop counting. The most scary part of it all is - just not wanting to know how many. How many calories I've put away, how much money I've spent and how many bottles of wine I've consumed. We're living in strange times and one which we've all become over indulging vultures. Food surrounds us these days and we're all cooking less often, and eating out more. Lebanese food is one of though cuisines i really do forget when thinking of my next dining choice, but never again. Honest prices, huge portions and packing bags of foreign flavours - it's immensely satisfying. Moutabel, is perhaps one of those immensely satisfying things to eat. It's such a rich, fresh dish that oozes flavour and for every piece of grilled and butter laden flat bread that goes into it, you just can't stop coming back for more. Smoky aubergine, smooth tahini, garlic and a good helping of olive oil and pomegranate - what's not to like about this middle eastern classic
First time at this place, I must add that the service is fantastic. The whole team is very polite and very welcoming, they offered us blankets which was perfect for the cold weather outside. Shisha was TOP and food DELICIOUS.
Food was so tasty, service is amazing. Gabriella is the best and always makes sure we have everything we need and more!
Overall experience was great.
Held a birthday celebration for a 40th in Mamounia Lounge personal Fucntion room. All my requests leading up to the event were supported and catered for with no issues.
Gabriela was amazing with communication amd made sure enough staff was available to support the total booking numbers allowing service to be second to none.
I thing I will highlight is that the kitchen staff need to be clear of instruction before taking taking actions. I informed that the birthday cake will only be presented and not cut. As a result of this Gabriela gave clear instruction and to keep the cake box, bit they threw it away.😔 Just 2mins of clear listening or re-checking the request could have prevented 15mins running around time trying to allocate a new box to put a whole cake into.
However, staff are very polite and very accommodating.
Thank-you Mamounia Lounge for making my uncle's birthday celebration a memorable one. 😊
Amazed by the customer service from all of the staff, including the bartender last night. Delicious food, lovely atmosphere. We will definitely be back. Thank you for a lovely dinner experience.
I had iftar last night the food was very good the staff were amazing ,thanks to Amina who was looking after us ,the interior design and atmosphere was beautiful highly recommended
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Perfect food, drinks and sisha
After attending a birthday party the day before, we decided we wanted to continue having a fun time in London to make the most of the weekend.
A friend suggested we visit the Mamounia Lounge as a venue in Mayfair.
Upon arrival we were given a table and our hostess was Gabriela.
We ordered wine and an apéritif to go along with our sisha; this was our first time!!
Gabriela who was excellent in her customer service, explained how to consume the sisha and suggested an amazing range of food items from their menu.
She was perfect in explaining to us the different range of food items and this made it so much easier.
To be honest, Gabriela was a godsend. After a little deliberation and with her assistance we ordered the following items:
Moutabel, smoked aubergine puree with tahini, pomegranate, olive oil and spices
Spicy Merguez sausages
Cheese Briouat, Goat’s cheese pastries
Lamb Tagine, sweet slow cooked lamb shoulder served ins a sweet sauce topped with prunes, pears, sultantas and almond shavings
Baklava
We were overjoyed with the presentation of the food and the service provided.
Gabriela made our meal and experience so much more enjoyable with her professionalism and her knowledge of the Middle Eastern food and culture.
She is a credit to the establishment and guided our evening perfectly.
I would definitely return and would recommend it to visitors to Mayfair.
Whatever you decide to do, ask for Gabriela !!!
Hands down best place, big shout out to veton for taking care of us
An excellent Lebanese bar and restaurant wonderful atmosphere and service. Life music and belly dancing. Good value for money and off street parking available after 7 pm. We started of with a mezze followed by the main coarse of either chicken or kebabs. This was then finished off with baklava. On the whole an enjoyable evening.
Our waitress was so friendly she told us everything that we were eating & we had a nice little chat. The food was filling! The meze platter filled me by the time i got to my Mains i had to take half away. But i did eat the dessert small baklava. It made me fall in love with baklava as I've only eaten dry terrible ones but this was so moist & sweet I wish I bought more.
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We visited the Mamounia lounge in Mayfair to celebrate a birthday. As expected the area was really nice and this was backed up by the Mercedes and Porsche parked outside.There was an external shisha area with the restaurant inside.
The restaurant had a good vibe and we were greeted with a warm welcome even having got there twenty minutes late. We ordered the special mixed meze board which was excellent. All the different meze was good. Then we had four Lamb Tagines one Lamb chops, Marakesh salad and Mamounia fries.
Although the menu describes the Tagines as sweet what we received was very sweet and this somewhat let the dish down. We have tried this dish elsewhere and this was definitely too sweet. However the Lamb chops were really nice and well cooked. The Fries unfortunately had a bit too much chilli for me which I wasn't expecting however the Fattouch salad was fresh and the toasted Lebanese bread gave it a nice crunchy texture. We ended the meal with Baklava and chocolate fondant deserts which were nice and served by several members of staff with a rendition of happy birthday in what I assume was Lebanese. This was a nice touch.
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