
Valentino London
Quick info
About Valentino London
Valentino London, a Persian restaurant in London, serves guests on Cambridge Court. The contemporary setting includes outside seating and a dedicated shisha area, and the kitchen follows halal guidelines while preparing a range of grills, mezes and stews from the Gulf. The menu features items such as Hoummos Chicken Shawarma, Spicy Chicken Wings and Makhlama, drawn from a selection of 78 dishes. Reservations are recommended, and the team welcomes walk-in diners throughout the day. Outside seating allows guests to enjoy their meals al fresco, and the restaurant operates daily.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
Menu & Prices
78 dishes · mains £2–35- Hoummos Chicken Shawarma (شاورما دجاج)£16.95
- Hoummos Awarma (حميسة فوارما)£9.95
- Hameesat Kebdah (حميسة كبدة)£11.95
- Hameesat Meat (حميسة لحم)£12.95
- Spicy Chicken Wings (جوانح مشوية)£12.95
- Makhlama (مقلية)£8.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention undercooked shawarma, dry plain rice, mint tea without teabags and shisha after dinner.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention undercooked shawarma, dry plain rice, mint tea without teabags and shisha after dinner.
Customer Review Summary
Most diners highlight the chicken shawarma as the main draw, praising its big size while several report the meat arriving pink and undercooked. A few note the grilled fish as a well-made option. Reviewers repeatedly criticize the service, describing staff as rude or unfriendly, citing waits of thirty minutes even when the room is empty, and recounting an incident where the waiting staff and chef mocked a complaint about undercooked meat. Other complaints mention dry rice, extremely overpriced dishes, a £2 charge for a small bottled water, and poorly maintained toilets. One reviewer describes receiving a pot of mint tea without teabags that tasted like plain water. Despite these issues, some guests mention friendly staff and enjoyable shisha after dinner.
Customer Review Summary
Most diners highlight the chicken shawarma as the main draw, praising its big size while several report the meat arriving pink and undercooked. A few note the grilled fish as a well-made option. Reviewers repeatedly criticize the service, describing staff as rude or unfriendly, citing waits of thirty minutes even when the room is empty, and recounting an incident where the waiting staff and chef mocked a complaint about undercooked meat. Other complaints mention dry rice, extremely overpriced dishes, a £2 charge for a small bottled water, and poorly maintained toilets. One reviewer describes receiving a pot of mint tea without teabags that tasted like plain water. Despite these issues, some guests mention friendly staff and enjoyable shisha after dinner.
Featured reviews
- Gazdizzy Grg
“Great service and excellent customer service great staff thanks to all the staff… love to visit the site again thank you شكرًا لك”
- Ahmed Hagag
“We ordered grilled baby chicken which did not taste at all. The food took forever to be prepared. The chips was so bad. When we asked for water, they said they don't serve tap water and charged us £2 for the small water bottle. They also have a 10% service charge. And finally, the place, especially toilets are poor and need a lot of work. The 2 stars are for the grilled fish, which was the only good thing in the experience.”
- Ahmed Albreiki
“Delicious and enjoyable meal. It was wow”
- Huseyin Gokaslan
“I don't usually write reviews, but this time I had to. We ordered 2 shawarma sandwiches. One of them was chicken and the other mixed. The wrap look really big and nice but upon opening it my chicken was all pink and uncooked, same with my friends. We let the waiter know and he took it back, however it was the exact same the second time for us both. The hummus we ordered was lacking taste, the bread seemed dry. We went in and spent £15 on hummus and 2 fresh orange juices. It's sad as Persian cousine is lovely and having had experience in restaurant business for many years, personally, the standards were not met. I have nothing to say about the service as it was nothing bad nor special. The chicken pieces need to be thinner and more cooked, same goes with meat. I hope this is fixed in future, as uncooked chicken or meat can be very dangerous.”
- Radhwan Abood
“Friendly and pleasant staff. The food is good. I usually have a shisha after dinner and they make a good shisha”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Grills, mezes and stews from the Gulf in contemporary setting with outside seating and shisha area.”
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Accepts reservations
- Serves dine-in
- Casual
- Serves coffee
- Quick bite
- Serves dessert
Show more amenities
- Has table service
- Good for solo dining
- Has toilet
- Cosy
- Dining options· 2
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Offerings· 1
- Serves small plates
- Popular for· 1
- Popular for dinner
- Highlights· 1
- Has great tea selection
- Crowd· 1
- Good for groups
Location
Restaurants near Valentino London
- Queen of Sheba London4.42,7930.2 miWheelchair accessible
lamb kabsa, complimentary yemeni soup, hummus with homemade bread
- Cafe Helen4.23,3700.2 mi£1–15Vegetarian options
mixed shawarma, chicken shawarma, mixed grill
- 0.3 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessibleGood for kids
free lentil soup, fresh Kurdish bread, minced lamb kebab
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valentino LondonReservations | 3.9182 | — | — | undercooked shawarma, dry plain rice, mint tea without teabags |
| Queen of Sheba LondonWheelchair accessible | 4.42,793 | 0.2 mi | — | lamb kabsa, complimentary yemeni soup, hummus with homemade bread |
| Cafe HelenVegetarian options | 4.23,370 | 0.2 mi | £1–15 | mixed shawarma, chicken shawarma, mixed grill |
| Al Sulaymaniyah RestaurantWheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.9745 | 0.3 mi | £10–20 | free lentil soup, fresh Kurdish bread, minced lamb kebab |
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