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  • 4/5 Mik P. 2 years ago on Google • 104 reviews
    Went couple weeks ago it’s been a while since a curry night food was amazing some dishes are different to others you may have tried such as the tandoori chicken wings which seems cooked not tandoori style, king Prawns were amazing to die for, staff were good service was good overall nice experience family friendly parking can be a issue but there’s plenty on the surrounding roads ..!!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 T T. 2 years ago on Google • 410 reviews
    Buzzing venue with good vibes and great selection of cocktails. The food is good although some of the starters have very similar flavours. The service however was quite slow aided by the fact that once an order is taken, then the arrives which must be paid in advanced (not sure of this was an area related practice). With an effective and attentive service our drinks bill could’ve easily triple so a massive opportunity missed there! The staff however was very friendly and polite.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Keya P. 3 months ago on Google • 17 reviews New
    My friend, brother and I went today (Friday 1st December 2023) had the worst service I could imagine. Was told to move table 2 times. When wanting to order we had to wait so long for someone to come because staff were too busy chit chatting. When we asked to pay the bill they said oh you have to come to the counter like seriously what type of service is this. I’m sorry but I’m not complaining about the food as it was lovely but the service was horrendous.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ric L. 1 year ago on Google • 140 reviews
    A nice spot to go and have some nice Indian food and to watch some football. I usually go there to have drinks but I tried the food this time and I loved it. The food is cooked very good and it's delicious to eat. The staff are also very friendly always checking up on us to see if we needed anything. I also like the fact they show sports they was showing the man city and arsenal game and while the game was on they had the volume up which was nice to watch it like that. I would definitely recommend it to someone who wants to have nice drinks and food local in Edgware. They also do shisha in the back with some good music
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 kalpesh p. 3 years ago on Google
    Good indian foods. Enjoy with friends and family. Very supportive staff. After renovation looking too good. Staff give respectfully to customers. This is bar, shisha and restaurant.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Om P. 4 years ago on Google
    Great service from the people working there. Attentive to everyone who is there. They have really good shisha and food options as well! Definitely recommend going here. Not too busy either so don't have to wait for seats.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Kitty K. 4 years ago on Google
    £7.50 for a small glass of very basic white wine, complete rip off.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alisha P. 1 year ago on Google
    Came to watch the football. The best dish was the chilli mushroom . Didn’t try the rest of the dishes but the paneer and chilli mushrooms are the same sauce. So go for the mushrooms instead! The fish tikka is really nice, especially with the sauce. It was a quick fly by visit but coming back here for our company Xmas party so will do another review in then.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Hemanth 10 months ago on Google • 87 reviews
    Service is nice, good selection of cocktails and drinks, flavourful North Indian starters to go well along with the drinks. Breads are soft and fresh.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fatima U. 6 months ago on Google • 201 reviews
    Great indian restaurant food tasted good and better than I expected. We got 3 chicken tikka biriyanis, 3 garlic naans and 1 plate of chips. We also got 3 mocktails and a coke. Service was good lively restaurant quite spacious, there was a birthday party going on and bar seemed very busy but we were fine got a big enough table for 3 adults and 2 kids.

  • 5/5 rachel w. 4 years ago on Google
    It lovely place to go with friends
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Priyen 2 years ago on Google
    Open for lunch time onwards. Ordered take away for collection. Person on the call was clear and professional. Order ready in 10 minutes as agreed. Amex accepted and included in shop small scheme. Food was decent. Fairly priced. No on site parking but plenty of street parking available in the surrounding area. Have eaten in in the past. Good vibe and lovely setting. Good effort all round. In terms of constructive feedback, Resturant keeps appearing on schemes like gourmet society with 2 for 1 meals advertised but they actually dont accept this or anything else in reality. Have fed this back to the staff a couple of times..
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jack M. 2 years ago on Google
    avoid it avoid it!!!, staff unprofessional!!, unfriendly, eating all over licking fingers in front of costumers!!. i came all over from central london to enjoy a good time but naaah not here wrong place!!. for all try next door Pyramid amazing staff very welcoming and friendly!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bobby S. 1 year ago on Google
    Food wasn't bad at all nice flavours. Service was a bit slow even on a quiet evening. Nice venue and decor is warm and inviting. Like to go again when it is busy to sample the atmosphere
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sangeeta P. 10 months ago on Google
    Went to have a mocktail at this hidden place in Edgware. Staff make it with so much love and details, presentation and taste was bang on just as per customers requirements. I have been to many locals but this place beats every local In their cocktails and mocktails.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sakalain M. 2 years ago on Google
    Visited Zanzibar restaurant after many many years. Delighted to experience the same welcome and also the same tasty cuisine. Brilliant service and delicious food. Must try the Zanzi Cicken wings and the fresh passion juice. We also ordered methi chicken and fried mogo too. A very generous portion. Overall good food at really good place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 B S. 4 years ago on Google
    Best shisha in Harrow. Always made well with LEGIT Al Fakher, which alot of other local lounges do not have. True shisha lovers will always tell the difference. Cheaper than most as well at £13 for AF. Always friendly service. Thanks
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Mehul V. 3 years ago on Google
    Unfortunately for Zanzi Bar, i believe its the manager is at fault for poor customer service (Nepalis looking Male) Refusal to open a tab (apparently this is not possible while kitchen closed) Spending nearly £120 on drinks while waiting For kitchen to open then getting told that we need to move? Absolutely Pathetic little man syndrome and considering i have spent £1000s here i will make sure all local lads know the situation with this establishment. Should you require consultancy in how to operate, there is applicable charges. Let me know and we can arrange a meeting. Considering i have been drinking here before your fancy makeover (water damaged ceiling above the bar, shabby furniture), i hope your 'loyal' customers keep visiting once this £10 discount is discontinued. MKV
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Julie A. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious food. Portions are alot. Nice staff, very family-like atmosphere. Definitely recommend
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 boston s. 3 years ago on Google
    Great refurbishment...same great service
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Shailesh P. 3 years ago on Google
    Service was poor - Main food - they forgot our order - took two hours for our food arrive on our table - some items were not we ordered - quality was poor. Starters was good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Samrat M. 4 months ago on Google • 69 reviews
    Tucked away on the Edgware high street, Zanzibar is like a magical tent from a Harry Potter movie: you can’t make out how roomy and lovely it is inside unless you have stepped in! Great interiors and an amazing menu, prompt service and courteous service makes this restaurant a 5 star review restaurant from my end! I will definitely be back for more!

  • 5/5 Amar M. 4 months ago on Google • 44 reviews
    If you a quality Indian dinner then this is the place.. the new owners have been there now for 3 years and the best improvement has been the quality of the food.. Hands down better than the competition, don’t waste your time at spice rack, Everest or Abercorn.

  • 5/5 Harshit “Harry” S. 1 year ago on Google • 11 reviews
    The food here is authentic Indian unlike most restaurants. Small menu but perfectly acceptable. The quality of the meal was excellent and service was good too. If there’s one little thing to pick on, our plates were being cleared a bit too quick almost as though we were being rushed to finish up. Other than that we had a fab dinner and will certainly return many times.

  • 5/5 Shubu P. 3 months ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    Great restaurant with a shisha lounge at the back, the food is tasty, cocktails are amazing and the atmosphere is lively! Definitely will be back again!!

  • 3/5 Sudarshan R. 2 years ago on Google
    Great menu options, staff require a little training in etiquette, one particular staff member did not display any warmth when taking table orders nor any passion for customer service. What was particularly frustrating was speaking over the table when guests are deciding how to settle the bill. Overall pleasant restaurant and good kitchen. Men's wc requires review of foul smell, likely to be pipe work.

  • 5/5 A F. 3 years ago on Google
    Food and Sheesha was excellent. Will definitely come again.

  • 5/5 NS 3 months ago on Google New
    Recently had really delicious food which isn't ridiculously oily. Some great choices and dishes on their menu and excellent service. So glad it's my local and please keep up the excellent standards and taste of food

  • 5/5 VATSAL D. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely stunning atmosphere! Food is authentic and tasty. A great place to dine in or have drinks and cocktails with family&friends. Will definitely visit again! Cheers to Zanzibar's team!

  • 4/5 Praveen s. 2 years ago on Google
    Good place to chill out .. staff is so well groomed n so well mannered ..take a bow to The special person cruze A bartender. .choose him to cruzeee at zanzi bar

  • 5/5 Ram J. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice food and ambience. Friendly staff with excellent service took the overall experience to the next level. Had a really good time my twins loved it. I will definitely come back and highly recommend.

  • 4/5 Sunil B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food, service not so great. It was a Saturday night and very busy nevertheless could have done with more staff. Will be going back as food was good.

  • 1/5 akshay s. 3 months ago on Google New
    Waited for hours for our order but never received. They don't believe in helping their customers rather teaching us about the order. Which has been dispatched to the driver but not received to the customer. Can understand the drivers are not personal but avoiding the customer straight away is Lack of hospitality

  • 1/5 S S. 2 years ago on Google
    What has happened to this place? I used to be a regular here two times a week for food and shisha. Unfortunately the service is non existent now. What is the point in a refurbishment only to be met by the worst customer service experienced. Went to dinner last week, in the restaurant there were three tables taken, told me and my friend they have one available seat and the rest are reserved and we have to eat within the hour. We agreed. They sat us next to the toilet and rushed our order. They then bought us a beer that smelt like it had been lying around for weeks. The food was good however at the end of the meal (2 hours in) the place was still quite empty. We then went to the shisha lounge where we failed to get served for over 30 minutes whilst they bring out sparklers on bottles for their less desirable clientele. Sat in the cold and paid £50 for two mint teas which they messed up, one dessert and a subpar shisha that took 30 minutes to get going. In the end we left disappointed. New management in the shisha section is terrible. Fix up if you want to survive especially now there are so many shisha options in the area. Been coming to you guys for over 10 years, last three times have been like the above, I have learned my lesson.

  • 3/5 Nilesh P. 5 months ago on Google
    Food was excellent - esp the chilli garlic naan, the mango lassi and the Rosey lips mocktail (lychee and rose). However the service was incredibly poor. We stood for a long while, until I eventually just went up to the bar to request a table for us to sit at. Then again it was a long wait to order the drinks and food. It was the closest I've ever been to ask them to take the service charge off. Maybe we came on an off day. But the food was good, so give it a go and hope for the best.

  • 5/5 Aadil A. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice relaxed environment, not a crowded place full of teenagers for a week-end food is good, service from staff members also good very polite and helpful. Sheesha was OK.

  • 5/5 Joshua K. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is a real treat for food lovers. Desi style but diversified to welcome customers from all the region. The food tastes are unique and they have set a trend that they will maintain the consistency every time you visit them. I visited the place last time and recently and the taste remains the same. Fantastic staffs who always maintain very good hospitality. If you are a food lover,I would recommend you to come and taste it yourself. You will definitely come again by yourself and also bring your family and friends. Best place to party in Edgware...

  • 5/5 Krishna M. 9 months ago on Google
    Zanzi Bar, is more than a restaurant, it is a local institution. Consistently, outstanding food and being a vegetarian, their choice of starters and mains (and sometimes, even off the menu dishes) is superb. Cannot fault them at all and we often have takeaways and dine-in and the experience is equally as good. Dev and his team have maintained high standards and may it long continue.

  • 5/5 Sonal S. 11 months ago on Google
    The aubergine dish was the best I've ever had. So good that I went back two weeks later!

  • 3/5 Jignesh D. 2 years ago on Google
    Was very busy..pre booked a table for 7pm. had to wait 25 minutes before we got seated. But the food was very nice and service was great. Hats off to The server. Like to mention SONAL was amazing and very attentive. And very very calm and collective. 1 negative was the shisha lounge at the back. It's entrance was right next to our table and didn't like the fumes while eating.

  • 4/5 Manil V. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food, super quick service and not too busy on a Tuesday evening. Staff are polite, speak English too. Prices are average for the area. Only problems are that I got a full garlic clove in my paneer, the foods a little oily and there's lots on onion in the dishes. Also got a shisha lounge at the back and they got a great selection of flavours.

  • 4/5 Sudeep D. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good food, Very Friendly staff But to begin with we were a bit ignored however they recovered it quickly Got us our drinks The starters were good chili chicken, zanzi wings, chicken Biryani and mutton Biryani were very nice. One restaurant lately that i didn't complain much about

  • 5/5 Lelania O. 1 year ago on Google
    What a little gem of a place, ambiance was brilliant, food tops, loved the lamb samoosa's, super friendly staff.

  • 4/5 Daxa B. 1 year ago on Google
    Task food, good portion size. Quick and friendly service

  • 5/5 Sejal P. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious food, nice atmosphere and great mocktails. Excellent service. Well done Babu!

  • 1/5 Mehul V. 3 years ago on Google
    Poor Management. Poor Service. Poor Food. Staff think they are too cool for school and the food is well below par. Flat beers, overly priced whisky. For somewhere i considered as a local, time to move on

  • 5/5 Stanley C. 3 years ago on Google
    World class service. I wish every restaurant I deal with have this kind of services. Bit of a misunderstanding from the online order but Dev sorted it out for us . He really went out of his way to make sure we was satisfied. Great food great service. Thank you Dev .

  • 5/5 Vinay H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service

  • 5/5 paraskevas a. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice new refurb. Same great food and service with Top Chef JP.

  • 5/5 Mohammed A. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food..absolutely loved it !!

  • 4/5 Hina P. 3 years ago on Google
    Was good..

  • 5/5 Prash P. 3 years ago on Google
    It's been forever since I've been here.. buuuut the Food was great, service was great... Can't ask for much more...

  • 5/5 Svetlana N. 3 years ago on Google
    Visited Zanzibar with my family last night. Welcomed warmly with safe measures in place. Amazing and helpful staff. Relaxing atmosphere. Modern and clean And most of all delicious food!!! Catered for all tastes. Greetings!

  • 5/5 Delina S. 3 years ago on Google
    Visited with family. Great ambience and excellent food. Staff is amazingly polite and extremely courteous. Must visit. The place will surely not disappoint.

  • 5/5 Tracy B. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing fast service.

  • 5/5 Ell R. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful food, nice staff and atmosphere. Children welcome ?

  • 4/5 Kasey K. 3 years ago on Google
    Great experience, shisha on point

  • 5/5 Mohit S. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing Food, Shisha, Music and Service!

  • 5/5 Klavdii C. 4 years ago on Google
    Had a great experience in this spot with my son. The food comes quickly and the customer service is just fantastic. Prices are fair.

  • 5/5 Mark W. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food service atmosphere and shisha.

  • 3/5 Erika V. 3 years ago on Google
    Ordered food from Zanzibar through Just Eat and delivery was quite quick ( on Tuesday evening). The quality of the food, however, wasn't that good. We ordered Zan Zi platter of grilled meat and fish and honestly it didn't really look or taste like Indian food. Lamb chops were too salty ( and I am a person who likes salty food) ,fish also had too much salt. Mushroom rice was a bit tasteless too. Nice peshwari naan. Food was a bit cold upon delivery. I doubt that I will order again

  • 5/5 Dora T. 3 years ago on Google
    Be prepared to be spoiled! The finest Indian restaurant in the area.The service was warm ,friendly and efficient .The restaurant is large ,clean ,freshly renovated , stylish .Very cozy.

  • 5/5 Florin A. 3 years ago on Google
    Clean and new place, good shisha good food, friendly staff.

  • 2/5 me t. 4 years ago on Google
    Not a very nice place.

  • 3/5 R T. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food, slack service. When the food came out we didn't have plates or cutlery to eat with! I know we like to eat with our hands but even I like a spoon every now and again. Then after asking for plates they thought it would make sense to bring two plates at a time for a table of ten... come on !!

  • 5/5 SK R. 2 years ago on Google
    Great shisha, great food and music. Staff are really friendly. Definitely going to become a regular haunt. The drinks menu is definitely something different and worth trying. Recommend the Lychee Martini

  • 4/5 Shaanuka G. 2 years ago on Google
    Went there for lunch, not busy at all during that time since we were the only guests. The place looked stunning, food was good though somewhat mediocre especially the chicken. A good place to go to if it's close by but there are better options. It also has great fresh fruit juices which were delicious.

  • 4/5 Sita W. 4 years ago on Google
    The service was good very friendly staff, food was yum, but the heating was not working it was freezing inside hence we left early.

  • 5/5 Dipen G. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place to chill with friends for meal etc

  • 4/5 Shibli 4 years ago on Google
    Food was great service was so painfully slow

  • 5/5 Neel R. 4 years ago on Google
    Ordered from Zanzibar Edgware for an outdoor catering event and the food was hot and fresh and enjoyed by all at the event, would highly recommend

  • 4/5 Bradly F. 2 years ago on Google
    There's always something about the environment that makes you consider returning... Zanzi bar is beautiful.. The drinks are good, the food is wonderful. The only thing, they take a little while u grey back to you when you first arrive. But after that quick service. Will always return.

  • 5/5 Runi R. 4 years ago on Google
    Brilliant food and DJ was on point..

  • 5/5 kanabar_ h. 4 years ago on Google
    Used to go few years ago and the food was not very appealing. Since it has been taken over by new owners i have been going lot more and the food is on point and enjoyed my visit there. The mogo is my favourite starter to order and the shisa is usually very decent and has nice flavours. Worth trying the place for the food and shisha

  • 5/5 vignesh m. 4 years ago on Google
    Good Shisha bar and great customer service especially by andy, also good environment

  • 5/5 Aidan B. 4 years ago on Google
    excellent food

  • 5/5 Tom M. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice chill place if you want shisha. All staff member very *SUPER* Friendly I would definitely comeback again

  • 5/5 Arjumand P. 3 years ago on Google
    Ordered from here - great, quick service - been to shisha here a few times which was also a great experience.

  • 2/5 sunil p. 3 years ago on Google
    Generally, if you dine in the food is always decent. However, ordering a delivery takeaway yesterday was an all together different experience. Firstly, there is £25 premium on free delivery so I expected a lot bang for my buck. The food arrived in plastic containers in brown paper bags and temperature was at best lukewarm. It would be an idea to invest in some thermal bags because frankly that isn't good enough. The chilli chicken wings had the skins left on and tangy after taste was not pleasant. The lamb curry was ok but I have had better.

  • 4/5 Viorica C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great good,really friendly staff

  • 1/5 J C. 1 month ago on Google • 1 review New
    Heed my warning - the Food is okay up until the desserts which are straight up embarrassing, and offensive. Have a look at this raw dessert, staff were made aware and then brought out a second replica of the ingredients??


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Free street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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