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Al Basha Restaurant

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One of the Top rated Catering food and drink supplies in Westminster


Address

48 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7JN, United Kingdom

Website

albasha.uk

Contact

+44 20 7245 6000

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (1.3K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 10 am to 12:30 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 12:30 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 12:30 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 12:30 pm
  • Sunday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Monday: 10 am to 12:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 12:30 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (14) Egyptian (11) restaurant (9) menu (8) recommend (7) service (7) friendly (7) atmosphere (7) London (7) nice (7)
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  • 5/5 Ulviyya T. 1 year ago on Google
    Highly recommend by BRA Garden Party Coordination team ♥️🙏🏼 Great quantity, quality and reasonable prices! Always good service and friendly atmosphere 🤩 Special thanks to Chef 👨🏻‍🍳 to manager Magdi 🇪🇬 and all the kitchen stuff! Without You our garden Party would not be that successful ♥️
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amna S. 2 years ago on Google
    The food amazing delicious and tasty i can say this is the best Arabic food in London , all the staff they are friendly and helpful specially Saad thank you very much wish you all the best .
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jakeeva 1 year ago on Google
    The best hummus and shawarma you’ll ever eat in London. The servers also speak in a great manner and are lovely. The atmosphere is like entering a 5 star restaurant in Egypt BUT it’s priced very well. Overall it’s the greatest middle eastern restaurant you’ll ever step foot on. No need for pictures of the food I’ll just leave this here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fatima A. 5 months ago on Google
    We had a full meal of different Egyptian dishes ( Mumbar, Koshary, Hawashy and kebda Iskandarani) , plus Knoafa and Gadaif for the dessert The food is really delicious and good Just Mumbar amount was not appropriate with the price But a everything is perfect the decor and staff Definitely recommend this 👍👍👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 selma h. 11 months ago on Google
    Best Arabic food we have ever tasted in the UK and a meal we will never forget. Highly recommend this place, you will not regret it. Every meal we ordered was so tasty and delicious that we continued eating until we completely filled our tummies. Service by all staff was very impressive and we were so looked after by Mohamed. Lovely ambience and music and we felt so comfortable and well nourished. Thank you and we will no doubt return again when back in London.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 i 5 months ago on Google
    the food reminds me of the food that you eat at home in egypt. really good and authentic, not at all like some of the other arab restaurants there are here. prices are good especially for the area. decor and atmosphere is nice and the service is friendly :) ما شاء الله
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dalia M. 2 years ago on Google
    Speaking as an Egyptian, this is the place to go if you’re craving authentic Egyptian food! Staff was extremely nice and welcoming and food was delicious
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Followmeto E. 2 years ago on Google
    We eat here all the time when we are in London. Food is always exceptional and the atmosphere in the place transports you back to Egypt instantly. Love it and would recommend to everyone to try!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mohamed Nabil S. 1 year ago on Google
    The place is amazing, different kind of food, amazing plates, desserts and drinks. A place can make you feel at home. Thanks for the staff especially Mohamed ♥️♥️♥️♥️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amy R. 2 years ago on Google
    We stopped in for a late lunch and were treated like royalty! The food was absolutely delicious, from the spicy salad to the lamb molokhiya and the authentic Egyptian koshary. Saad took amazing care of us and even recommended a special dessert (not on the menu) made of warm mashed dates and sweet buttery dough -- outstanding! If you want authentic Middle Eastern cuisine and warm hospitality, this is the place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Callum R. 1 year ago on Google
    A delicious meal. Great service from start to finish. The flavours were fresh, authentic and overall really pleasant! Friendly staff - particularly Mohamed who looked after us. Helpful with menu selections and more! I'll be back again and would recommend to all, whether vegetarian or not! Thank you!

  • 4/5 Khaled M. 1 year ago on Google
    Was looking for a restaurant that was open on a Sunday late evening. This was the only restaurant open as all other restaurants in the area closes at 11pm. Was sat down and given the menu promptly. The menu looks great and they have very good selection of dishes. The restaurant itself was very nice and clean. The customer service was excellent. They know their food and had very good knowledge. The food came within 20mins. It was very fresh and tasty. It took me by surprise as how good the food was. Will definitely return for more. By the way, their Karak Chai is a must try. It was so good.

  • 5/5 Sonia J. 1 year ago on Google
    I loved being here!! Hands down the best middle eastern restaurant in London in my opinion! We ordered three meals and they were all very good,also two bottles of water and one coca cola. The service was one of the best ever,they were all very friendly and nice with us! I loved the Egyptian atmosphere all over there,there was also music and this is something i really appreciated. In total we spent £66 and i don’t regret it! If i will come back to london,i will definitely come here again.

  • 5/5 lu k. 1 year ago on Google
    I love all of the food they have provided, especially the hawashy and the chicken over rice. Don't forget the dessert!! Service is also great. It's full experience of Egyptian food!

  • 5/5 Alexander B. 1 year ago on Google
    Best Middle Eastern restaurant in London in my opinion. Food is fantastic with plenty of options for all dietary requirements along with a great selection of wine. Me and my wife were served by Aldrin who was fantastic and explained all the vegetarian options to my wife. All together a fantastic place in terms of food, drink and service. Also if you are a BA executive club menu you can earn 20 Avios points per pound spent if you use a registered card to pay.

  • 3/5 Farhan K. 7 months ago on Google
    Al Basha, you've got some competition out there in the Middle Eastern food arena. The reviews might have promised a feast of pharaoh proportions, but my recent expedition to this Egyptian eatery in Knightsbridge left me feeling like a bit of a Cleopatra (drama queen alert). I'll give them this: the place looks fancy enough to make a mummy feel like he's come back to life, but when it comes to the food, let's just say I'd trade in my camel for a ticket to a different Middle Eastern culinary caravan. We went all in with the mixed platter for two – a grand assortment of tantalizing treats, or so we thought. The quantity? Oh, it's like they borrowed King Tut's treasure chest to fill our plates. But the quality? Well, let's just say the Sphinx has more expressive facial expressions. There wasn't a single dish that made me do the "Middle Eastern Flavor Victory Dance." It was all decent enough, but in a city like London, where Middle Eastern food is practically its own food group, decent doesn't quite cut it. Al Basha, you get a solid 3 out of 5 pyramids from me. You're not terrible, just not terrific

  • 4/5 Queenie W. 8 months ago on Google
    Came here for dinner with some friends on a Tuesday night. We had made a reservation prior and it was a good shout as the restaurant got filled up after 7pm. One of my friends came quite late so the rest of us decided to order the mixed mezze platter to start while waiting for the last one to come. The platter came with hummus, falafels, cheese sambousek, meat kibble, vine leaves and tabbouleh. For the price of £15.95, it was a good portion for the 3 of us to share and the food quality was there. Although it's an Egyptian place, it's definitely more of a fusion menu they have since this platter is Lebanese and they do state that in their menu. Just to say don't expect this place to sell only Egyptian food as they also have Indian dishes on their menu. For mains, I ordered the kofta skewers for myself. It's a massive portion with 3 skewers of minced lamb which was nicely marinated and chargrilled and came with lots of flavours. The rice itself was also cooked with some spices which went really well with the meat. My friends enjoyed their food as well. But overall, I wouldn't say the food quality was outstanding. It's good for what it's worth but not exceptional that makes me want to come back. Service was good, friendly and attentive waiters. They played some Egyptian music on a massive TV in the background which was frankly quite loud and so it made it hard for us to chat and talk comfortably. This is where it lost a star for the atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Amal Amra T. 10 months ago on Google
    This was a brilliant spot for lunch that we picked randomly but ended up a huge success. ❤️❤️ The food was absolutely amazing. Tbh, it's a little bit overpriced but the taste is worth it 💯. I loooove their stuffed falafel and the pita bread they offer is so fresh and warm. They also served us more bread for no extra cost. We also tried their kofta which was 120/10. It's the original taste that I have been missing for a loooong time. The fries were tasty as well with some sort of spices on them that took the taste to a whole new world. OK, let's now talk about the chicken burger 🍔! I am not a huge fan of burgers in first place, but I has to finish this till the last bite. It is so rare to find a tasty chicken burger where the meat is not that tough, but thisbone was grilled and still juicy. They also serve tea with Na3na3. That was about the food, which is the main reason why we would come back. But the atmosphere and the staff were very nice and friendly, especially the middle aged gentleman who was very attentive and serving us with passion that have not seen in a while in dine in restaurants. There bathroom was clean and enough room. They have an awesome music taste. Guys, just keep it up and I will always come back when in london.

  • 5/5 Bilkis A. 10 months ago on Google
    The food was really nice. Had the foul mudamas and hawashy al basha for starters. Nicely spiced and flavoursome. For mains had the Koshary, which was very good. The spicy sauce just elevated it all. The mint lemonade was refreshing. Mohammed Issa our server was so nice and provided excellent service. Would recommend.

  • 5/5 Marco B. 1 year ago on Google
    I visited this Egyptian restaurant and have to say, was blown away by the incredible flavors and diverse selection of dishes! From the first bite I knew that the food was going to be something special. The waiter was also a standout. He was friendly and provided excellent recommendations. He also explained that we could share meals, which allowed us to try a variety of different plates. I highly recommend!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Free water refills
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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