Al Waha is a Lebanese restaurant at 75 Westbourne Grove in Bayswater, a short distance from Hyde Park. The restaurant pairs traditional cooking with warm hospitality, making it comfortable for both an intimate meal and a larger gathering built around shared plates.
Freshly prepared mezze form the natural starting point. Hummus, moutabel, tabbouleh, falafel, stuffed vine leaves, labneh and Lebanese breads bring together pulses, vegetables, herbs, sesame and olive oil, with both familiar favourites and less common regional dishes represented.
Charcoal grilling anchors the main courses, including marinated chicken, lamb skewers, kofte, cutlets, fish and mixed grills. Vegetarian plates extend beyond mezze into braised beans, aubergine, lentils and grilled vegetables, allowing a table to build a varied meal without depending entirely on meat.
The restaurant also provides takeaway, delivery and catering for private or business events. Vegetarian dishes are marked on the menu, as are items containing dairy or nuts. The kitchen handles all fourteen major allergens and cannot guarantee allergen free preparation, so diners should inform staff of any requirement before ordering.
Address: 75 Westbourne Grove, Bayswater, London W2 4UL, England
Al Waha Menu
Mezza
Arabic Salad
Spicy Lebanese village salad.
Arayes
Grilled Lebanese bread filled with minced meat and parsley.
Arayes Alwaha
Minced lamb with onions, parsley, topped with sesame paste & pine nuts baked on Lebanese bread.
Batata Harra
Fried potato cubes, sauteed with garlic, corriander leaves, red peppers and spices.
Calamari
Fried Battered Squid Rings, served with home made garlic sauce.
Cheese Rolls
Golden Fried Filo pastry stuffed with feta cheese and halloumi cheese.
Chicken Wings
Charcoal – grilled organic chicken wings in a garlic marinade.
Falafel
Golden fried seasoned chickpeas blended with fresh herbs, onion and garlic, served with tahini and pickled turnips.
Fattoush
Lebanese village salad with sumac & olive oil pitta crisps & pomegranate molasses dressing.
Feta cheese Salad
Mixed fresh vegetables with feta cheese & olive oil and fresh lemon dressing.
Foul Medames
Made with fava beans & chickpeas, olive oil, garlic, cumin & lemon juice.
Foul Moukala
Fried fresh broad beans with garlic, coriander and olive oil.
Grilled Halloumi
The best grilled halloumi cheese. Literally!!!
Hummus
Smooth rich chickpea puree with tahina and lemon juice
Hummus Beiruti
Adds a zesty and mildly spicy twist to the traditional
Hummus Kawarma
Fresh creamy hummus topped with fried spiced, aromatic lamb & topped with pine nuts.
Hummus With Pine Nuts
Fresh creamy hummus topped with roasted pine nuts.
Kabees
Selection of Lebanese pickles (cucumbers, turnips, chilli).
Kallaj
Baked Lebanese bread topped with halloumi cheese.
Kibbeh
Handmade bulgur wheat shells filled with marinated minced lamb, onions and pine nuts.
King Prawn Tempura
Fried Battered King Prawns, served with tartar sauce.
Lady’s Fingers
Okra fried garlic, coriander, onions and tomatoes.
Lamb Rolls
Golden Fried Filo pastry stuffed with minced lamb and pine nuts.
Loubieh bil zeit
French beans slowly braised in tomatoes, onions and garlic.
Makanek
Homemade Lebanese cocktail sausages.
Makdous
Delicious olive oil-cured vegan stuffed baby aubergine with a simple filling of pepper, chilli, walnut & garlic.
Manakish Bil Jibneh
Baked Lebanese bread topped with halloumi cheese, thyme, sesame seeds and mint.
Manakish Bizzaatar
Baked Lebanese bread topped with thyme, olive oil and sesame seeds.
Moussakat Aubergine
It’s an eggplant, chickpeas, onion & tomato dish flavoured with garlic & spices.
Moutabel
Smokey aubergine puree with tahina and lemon juice
Muhammarah Red Peppers
Middle Eastern walnut & roasted red pepper dip that’s all sorts of savoury, sweet, slightly smoky & just spicy enough.
Mujaddara Bil Zeit
Stewed lentils and bulgur topped with caramelised onions and roasted almonds.
Natural Labneh
Soft cream cheese, made by straining yoghurt overnight, with olive oil & mint. It’s creamy & slightly tangy.
Salatate Al-Rahib
Smoked aubergines, green peppers, tomatoes, spring onions & garlic.
Sauteed Chicken Liver
Topped with fresh garlic, coriander, lemon and pomegranate.
Sojuk
Lebanese spicy mini sausages filled with mince lamb and spices.
Spinach Rolls
Golden Fried Filo pastry stuffed with spinach and pine nuts.
Stuffed Vine leaves
Hand -rolled vine leaves filled with rice, parsley, tomatoes, mint onions cooked in lemon juice and olive oil
Tabbouleh
Chopped parsley, tomato, mint, and onion with a lemon and olive oil dressing
Tawayeh With Lamb
Mixed Vegetables cooked with tomato sauce, peppers, onions, garlic and Lamb. Served with rice.
Mezza Bundles
Any 3 Mezza items for £27.00
Any 3 Mezza items
Grill and Mains
Farouj Mussahab
Charcoal – grilled boneless baby chicken marinated with garlic, lemon and spices – juicy, smoky and full of Lebanese flavour
Grilled Vegetable Platter
Grilled vegetables (aubergine, green and red peppers, chilli, onions, mushrooms and tomatoes.
Kibbeh Bil Syniyeh
Baked bulgur wheat and lamb shell stuffed with minced lamb, onions and toasted pine nuts.
Kofte Halabiyeh
Charcoal – grilled minced lamb with herbs, onion and spices.
Kofte Kishkash
Charcoal – grilled minced lamb with herbs, onion and spices topped with a rich spicy tomato sauce.
Kofte Yogurtliyeh
Charcoal – grilled minced lamb with herbs, onion and spices, served in a tangy yoghurt sauce, topped with roasted pine nuts and toasted bread. Served with rice.
Lady's Fingers with Rice
Okra fried garlic, coriander, onions and tomatoes, served with rice.
Laham Meshawi
Tender chargrilled lamb skewers served with onions
Lamb Cutlets
Succulent lamb cutlets marinated in the chef’s special marinade, flame-grilled over charcoal and served tender and juicy. Served with a side of chips or rice.
Lamb Filet steak
Prime lamb filet steak, lightly seasoned and grilled over charcoal, served with chips or sauteed mixed vegetables.
Mixed Grill
A selection of Lamb kofte, Laham Meshawi and Shish Tawouk
Queen Prawns
Grilled queen Prawns with garlic and lemon juice
Sea Bass
Fresh sea bass grilled with lemon, garlic and herbs Spicy Option available.
Shish Tawouk
Charcoal – grilled chicken breast marinated in garlic, lemon juice and olive oil served with chips
Tawayeh (Vegetarian)
Mixed Vegetables cooked with tomato sauce, peppers, onions and garlic.
Sides
Chips
Cous cous
Grilled Vegetables
Lentil Soup
Pilau Rice
Tzatziki
Lebanese Specialties
Firri Meshawi
Charcoal-grilled quails served with lemon and garlic.
Habarah Nayeh
Fresh Raw lamb blended with fragrant spices and topped with olive oil.
Kibbeh Nayeh
Finely minced raw lamb mixed with bulgur wheat, onions and spices – Lebanon’s signature tartare-style delicacy
Kofte Nayeh
prime cut of raw minced lamb mixed with onions, parsley and spices, served with olive oil.