Harden's says
October 2021 opening from the team behind Berber & Q, an "evolved big sister" restaurant in Queen's Park.
Harden's survey result
Summary
“There’s a bit of an LA vibe” at Josh Katz’s chic spot, cutely tucked away in a Queen’s Park mews. “It can get a bit crowded”, but all reports agree “it’s definitely worth it” and “a particularly lovely, relaxed choice for brunch”. “The team is seamless from arrival to departure” and the “superbly executed” eastern Med-inspired food is “spot on” with “plenty of meat and fish”, but also “lots of vegetarian options” delivering “an amazing taste sensation”. Top Menu Tips – “Absolutely must try the flatbreads”; “hispi cabbage is delicious”; “marvellous tzatziki (smoothest ever with subtle tastes) and creamy baba ganoush and grated tomato”.
Summary
“Interesting Israeli/Middle Eastern dishes” served in a “fun, vibey setting” have created a big winner for the Berber & Q team at this Queen’s Park two-year-old: a “great neighbourhood addition”. “There are super veg options, but also fab meat and fish ones too”. “The large shared table might not be for everyone” although there is also some more conventional seating (mostly for couples). Top Tip – the small terrace in summer is particularly “nice, as there are no cars outside”.
Summary
“A great addition to Queen’s Park” – this October 2021 newcomer from the team behind East London hipster favourite, Berber & Q, gives them another hit on the other side of town. “Everything about this place is spot-on”: from the charming staff, to the “excellent atmosphere”, to the “delicious and inventive Israeli-style cooking”… “it was one of those meals that I did not want to end”. Quibbles? – “some might dislike the lack of tables with much privacy, or the trendy wine list full of options you have never heard of!”
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Have you eaten at Carmel?
Lonsdale Road, London, NW6 6RR
Restaurant details
Carmel Restaurant Diner Reviews
"If you come for lunch pop over first to the bakery directly opposite (called "Don't tell Dad"!) which has the flakiest pastry ever. Carmel itself is not all 5 as it would be noisy when full. The team are seamless from arrival to departure handing over effortless to each other so you feel you are in the hands of the house not one person. Food is in the more common style of Ottolenghi and Coal Office with lots of aubergine and great bread. There is fish and meat but you can have plenty without them. Start with the Meze which gives you the bread and amazing Tzatziki (smoothest ever with subtle taste) and creamy baba ganoush and grated tomato. We declined the olives and unlike anywhere else, they brought us a replacement dish. Perhaps it was our choices but there were a lot of creamy textures! "
"Mediterranean food was superbly executed. We ordered badly in that 2 of the 3 dishes were too similar but will know better next time. Hispi cabbage was delicious, limited desserts. Booking essential. "
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £51.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £5.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
Lonsdale Road, London, NW6 6RR
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am‑11 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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