RestaurantsLondonMaryleboneNW1

survey result

Summary

£32
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3
Good
2
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2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“A family Egyptian with unique character” – this unchanging venture (est 1970) occupies a room behind a takeaway, near the top of Baker Street. The affordable dishes are highly authentic, as is the no-frills vibe. Unlicensed so BYO.

Summary

£30
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3
Good
2
Average
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

No feedback this year on this small, quirky dining room behind a take-away, off the top end of Baker Street. We’re prepared to bet it hasn’t changed, though, as it’s been family-run since 1979. For the flavour of Egypt – not just the food, the whole not-particularly-polished experience – worth a visit.

Summary

£29
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3
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2
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2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“An enduring curio that never disappoints and is so engagingly different” – this family run dining room, off the top end of Baker Street, is entered through a take-away, and offers genuine Egyptian cooking at prices that are a snip, in a genuinely Egyptian (if not always particularly polished) manner.

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Restaurant details

Portions
Yes
No dress code
35

Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Pudding
£7.00 £13.00 £5.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £0.00
Filter Coffee £3.00
Extras  
Bread £0.00
Service 10.00%
32 Ivor Pl, London, NW1 6DA
Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑10 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑10 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑10 pm
Thursday12 pm‑10 pm
Friday12 pm‑10 pm
Saturday12 pm‑10 pm
Sunday12 pm‑10 pm

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