Maroush Earls Court Road

"We like Maroush for a solo, lunchtime halloumi wrap and for family gatherings that don’t require an emergency overdraft extension. You could pop into McDonald’s, grab a takeaway from KFC, or sink into the seats at Nando’s on Earls Court Road, but Maroush is a better laid-back option—with excellent Lebanese food, an attractive dining room, and superior dips for your chips. Settle into the comfy, red leather booths for delicious, well-stuffed arayes, fresh, herby salad, whipped creamy hummus, and soft grilled meats. " - rianne shlebak, sinead cranna, jake missing

"You could pop into McDonald’s, grab a takeaway from KFC, or slip into the seats at Nando’s on the Earls Court Road. But Maroush has the same laid-back mood with better food, a comfier dining room, and superior dips for your chips. The big windows all but cancel out the thrum of constant traffic outside, so you can switch off, sink a little deeper into the comfy red leather booths, and be content in your own world of refreshing salads, well-stuffed arayes, whipped, creamy hummus, and soft grilled meats. Even though the setup is casual, the food is very good. We like this Lebanese spot for a solo, lunchtime halloumi wrap and for family gatherings that don’t require an emergency overdraft extension. photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch" - Sinéad Cranna

"A classic with spots across central and west London, Maroush Bakehouse makes all the Lebanese classics. And it makes them pretty well. Pricier than the other spots on this list, a portion of lahm b’agine is £6.50, but it’s a good spot to sate your pastry craving when you’re in the area. Think arayes (crispy flatbread stuffed with minced lamb and Lebanese spices), sambousek cheese (deep fried pastries filled with feta cheese and thyme), and mana’eesh zaatar." - rianne shlebak