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Summary

£81
 ££££
3
Good
3
Good
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Fabulous and unusual Middle East food” has carved a major reputation for Zoë and Layo Paskin’s Tel Aviv-inspired grill, on the fringes of Chinatown (where the perches at the counter are the best seats in the house). Since its recent refurb, new menu and expansion, however, ratings have taken a knock: “service is still good and professional, but doesn’t seem as cheerful as it used to be, and the new price tags on the dishes may blow your socks off!”

Summary

£63
  £££
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“In the teeth of ever-growing competition in the Middle Eastern/eastern Med bracket”, this funky Tel Aviv-inspired grill on the edge of Chinatown continues to justify its reputation, serving “fantastic sharing plates” with “good robust flavours” in a “fun” and “buzzy” – if “rather crowded and very noisy” – setting.

Summary

£60
  £££
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“A little hidden treasure” on the edge of Chinatown, this Tel Aviv-inspired grill produces “wonderful”, “genuinely imaginative Middle Eastern cooking” – much of it served in “tapas-style portions”. It’s best enjoyed from a perch at the bar, so you can watch the chefs in action. “If you’re sat opposite the oven it’s like being in a furnace, but they always do a great job”.

Summary

£64
  £££
4
Very Good
3
Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Deafening and crowded, but that’s all part of the fun” – Tel Aviv comes to Theatreland at this “interesting haven”, on the fringe of Chinatown. “If you like atmosphere, too much noise, and somewhere right in the heart of things, it hits the bullseye”; and “sitting at the bar, bantering with the chefs and soaking up the superb playlist help make this a truly memorable occasion”. The “stunning and stunningly different”, “Israeli-influenced” small plates are “simply scrumptious” too, even if “prices are high for such a quick turnover of covers”.

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34 Rupert Street, London, W1D 6DN

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The Palomar Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of The Palomar Restaurant in W1, London by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of The Palomar restaurant.
Matthew C
Simple and yet so exciting...
Reviewed 5 months, 6 days ago

"Simple and yet so exciting"

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Stewart J
Still good after all these years ...
Reviewed 9 months, 7 days ago

"Still good after all these years "

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Prices

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£6.00 £22.80 £11.80 £7.50
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £36.00
Filter Coffee £3.00
Extras  
Bread £5.00
Service 10.00%
34 Rupert Street, London, W1D 6DN
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Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm
Thursday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑10:30 pm
Friday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑10:30 pm
Saturday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑10:30 pm
Sunday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm

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