
Ruba Restaurant
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About Ruba Restaurant
Ruba Restaurant is a Lebanese restaurant at 132 High St in Teddington, near Bushy Park and a swimming pool. The menu runs to 102 dishes, so the choice stretches well beyond a handful of grills. Lamb shank anchors the main courses, and the kitchen also cooks lamb cutlets and kebabs. Starters include houmous and an aubergine puree dip, both served with bread. Drinks include homemade lemonade and a non-alcoholic passion twist cocktail, and baklava is the dessert. Tahini, garlic and chilli sauces come in 50ml portions, and gluten free bread is on the menu for guests who avoid gluten.
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Menu & Prices
102 dishes · mains £8–96- Tahini Sauce (50ml)£2.00
- Ketchup£2.00
- Mayo£2.00
- Garlic Sauce (50ml)£2.00
- Chilli Sauce (50ml)£2.00
- Gluten Free Bread£3.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lamb shank, lamb cutlets, lentil soup and houmous and aubergine dip.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lamb shank, lamb cutlets, lentil soup and houmous and aubergine dip.
Customer Review Summary
Lamb shank is the dish reviewers raise most, described as falling off the bone and cooked to perfection, with lamb cutlets also mentioned. Close behind are the kebabs, seabass with turmeric rice, king prawns, lentil soup and houmous with aubergine dip. One reviewer found the classic dessert restrained and less sweet than they wanted. Two birthday diners were celebrated, one with a surprise candle and baklava.
Customer Review Summary
Lamb shank is the dish reviewers raise most, described as falling off the bone and cooked to perfection, with lamb cutlets also mentioned. Close behind are the kebabs, seabass with turmeric rice, king prawns, lentil soup and houmous with aubergine dip. One reviewer found the classic dessert restrained and less sweet than they wanted. Two birthday diners were celebrated, one with a surprise candle and baklava.
Featured reviews
- Annie Charlton
“OMG this restaurant has become one of my families favourite places to eat. From the moment we arrived the staff were attentive, friendly, so helpful and accommodating. Lovely atmosphere, very clean and a lovely authentic feel. We ordered our food and Ruba did not disapoint. I had the amazing seabass with Tumric rice. OUTSTANDING TASTE. Presented so beautifully. My daughter had the king prawns and rice. Again outstanding. Finally my husband had the lamb shank The meat just fell off the bone. Perfection. We also tried the LENTAL SOUP.. WOW.. So tasty.. HATS OFF TO THE CHEF. The owner was so helpful and friendly throughout. Chatty and welcoming. All staff were wonderful. Waitress that greated us and served aswell was lovely and very friendly and smiley. We had come for my birthday celebrations and they even celebrated me. Very lovely touch. We also had starter's of houmous and aubergine puree dip. Both served with bread. Both tasted amazing. We also had their home made lemonade and a non alcohol passion twist cocktail. Both beautiful. Overall as you can tell, We LOVED it here at ruba Teddington. We would give 10 out of 10 across the board. A great night had with great food. EVERYONE SHOULD COME AND TRY RUBA TEDDINGTON.”
- Elaad Yair
“This restaurant is consistently excellent. We eat lunch in there occasionally after visits to the nearby swimming pool and every time the food is incredibly delicious. …”
- Silvia Deegon
“During a recent visit, this establishment proved itself to be a captivating haven of both flavor and atmosphere. The ambiance strikes a perfect balance—sophisticated yet inherently welcoming—complemented by a staff whose warmth and attentive hospitality set a flawless tone for the evening. The Mains: A Triumph of Technique The true zenith of the meal arrived in the form of a magnificently executed lamb shank. Accompanied by a thoughtful scattering of toasted nuts that provided a brilliant textural contrast, the meat was cooked to absolute perfection—succulent, deeply savory, and effortlessly yielding. When paired with a robust South African Shiraz, the dish transcended standard fare; the wine's characteristic spice and dark fruit profiles cut through the richness of the lamb beautifully. Elsewhere on the table, the kebabs received high praise from my dining companions, showcasing impeccable char, precise seasoning, and an uncompromising commitment to quality ingredients. The Sweet Finish To conclude, I opted for a classic dessert. While executed with technical skill, it leaned toward a more restrained, traditional flavor profile. For a palate such as mine—which favors an unapologetically decadent, sweet crescendo—it felt somewhat understated. However, for those who appreciate a less saccharine, more nuanced end to a meal, it would undoubtedly be deemed a triumph. The Verdict: With its masterful execution of savory classics, brilliant wine pairings, and an enchanting atmosphere, this is a dining experience that lingers long after the final course.”
- Shay
“We stumbled upon this gem after visiting Bushy park for my birthday lunch. The Amr Diab playlist and interior set the atmosphere, the food was 5* and authentic Lebanese even down to the way the person prepping the Lamb cutlets, I was later informed. Thank you for the surprise candle and baklava. It was a real pleasure.”
- Zsolt Karpati
“A nice little restaurant on Teddington High Street. All the usual libaneze cuisine favourites are available. There's a great want to try and order more food than you need, but please don't, trust your server. The only downside to our visit, …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Does not have assistive hearing loop
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Does not have assistive hearing loop
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- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
Restaurants near Ruba Restaurant
- Nando's Teddington4.31,0530.3 miOutdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
spacious seating layout, outdoor seating, wings and boneless thighs
- Sidra - Twickenham4.74931.3 mi
meze, chicken rolls, flat breads
- Momma's Kitchen4.11801.5 mi
jerk chicken, goat curry with jollof rice, lamb curry
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruba Restaurant | 4.8567 | — | lamb shank, lamb cutlets, lentil soup |
| Nando's TeddingtonOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.31,053 | 0.3 mi | spacious seating layout, outdoor seating, wings and boneless thighs |
| Sidra - Twickenham | 4.7493 | 1.3 mi | meze, chicken rolls, flat breads |
| Momma's Kitchen | 4.1180 | 1.5 mi | jerk chicken, goat curry with jollof rice, lamb curry |
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