Those in the know are heading to Comptoir Libanais - the Middle Eastern canteen, shop and delicatessen on Wigmore Street. Having recently opened to critical acclaim, this new funky eatery has proved so popular, the restaurant is bowing to peer pressure and opening its doors until 10pm. Not only that, but Comptoir’s chic urban crowd can now take a bottle of their favourite tipple to enjoy with their meal absolutely free!
With no corkage charge on ‘bring your own’ and longer opening hours, Comptoir Libanais is fast becoming the hot destination for friends, family and lovers looking for an affordable evening of first-rate food alongside their choice of beer and wine or perhaps champagne.
Serving a menu designed for sharing, Comptoir Libanais encourages grazing in groups in the restaurant’s stylish surroundings. From a seductive selection of home-style dips, salads, warm wraps, hot dishes, cakes and pastries, some must-try dishes include prawn falafel; pumpkin kibbeh; lamb samboussek; halloumi and olive wraps; chicken tagine; and aubergine moussaka. To try a little of everything, there are platters of moreish mezze at just £9.50 for two to share.
For those with a sweet tooth, temptations include passion fruit cheesecake or chocolate and hazelnut cake ; whilst macarons and baklawa pastries offer a delicious complement to Comptoir’s mint tea; coffee and fresh lemonades.
Combining delicious creations with a floor-to-ceiling treasure trove of Middle Eastern products, Comptoir Libanais invites the adventurous to step up to beautifully patterned tables and try something new. So if you’re watching the pennies and thinking of an evening in, simply head out to Comptoir Libanais instead and have an evening of fabulous food that won’t break the bank.
Comptoir Libanais
65 Wigmore Street, London, W1U 1PZ
www.lecomptoir.co.uk
T: 0207 935 1110
Opening Times
Monday to Friday 8 am – 10 pm
Saturday to Sunday 10 am – 10 pm
