Ishbilia is a long established Lebanese restaurant on William Street in Knightsbridge, offering an extensive menu in an elegant dining room. The restaurant is particularly well suited to shared meals, allowing guests to explore a wide selection of small dishes before moving on to grills and traditional main courses.
Cold mezze includes hummus, moutabal, labneh, stuffed vine leaves and vegetable dishes prepared with olive oil, lemon and fresh herbs. Hot selections feature falafel, kibbeh, halloumi, lamb sausages and spicy potatoes, providing a balance of vegetarian choices and richer meat based plates.
Charcoal grilling is central to the main menu, with lamb cubes, chicken skewers, kafta and mixed grills served alongside garlic sauce, vegetables and Lebanese rice. Sea bass and king prawns provide seafood alternatives, while slow cooked stews and baked lamb dishes represent another side of Lebanese home cooking.
The restaurant’s bakery produces flatbreads and pastries filled or topped with cheese, spinach, herbs and seasoned meat. Traditional desserts, Lebanese coffee, private dining and a smart dress policy complete an experience designed for celebrations, business meals and longer evening occasions.
Address: 8–9 William Street, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 9HL, United Kingdom
Ishbilia Menu
COLD MEZZE TO SHARE
Hummous (v)
Chick pea puree, tahini and lemon juice dip.
Hummous Beiruty (v)
Chickpea and Tahini Dip Blended with Garlic and Parsley, Topped with Fava Beans
Moutabal (v)
Char-Grilled Aubergine Blended with Tahini and Lemon Juice Topped with Fresh Pomegranate Seeds
Labneh (v)
Strained Yoghurt Dip Topped with Dry Mint (Garlic Optional)
Makdous (v)
Baby Aubergines Filled with Walnuts, Herbs and Garlic, Marinated in Olive Oil and Lemon
Warak Inab (v)
Vine Leaves Filled with Rice, Tomatoes, Parsley and Herbs
Kabees (v)
Assorted Lebanese Pickled Cucumber, Chilli and Turnips
Moussaka Batinjan (v)
Baked Aubergine Slow Cooked with Tomatoes, Garlic, Sweet Peppers and Chickpeas
Loubieh Bil Zait (v)
French Green Beans Slow Cooked with Tomatoes, Onions, Garlic and Olive Oil
Sabanek Bil Zait (v)
Sautéed Spinach, Chopped Garlic, Onions and Coriander Leaves
Batrakh
Bottarga, Salted, Cured Fish Roe Served with Fresh Garlic and Lemon
Muhamarah (v)
Mixed Mediterranean Nuts Blended with Red Peppers, Chilli and Olive Oil
Bastruma
Slices of Spiced Cured Beef Fillet
Nayeh Kibbeh
Lamb Tartar Blended with Cracked Wheat, Spring Onion, Fresh Mint, Cumin, Topped with Mixed Pine Nuts and Olive Oil
Nayeh Habra
Lamb Tartar Served with a Side of Garlic Sauce
HOT MEZZE TO SHARE
Hummous Kawarmah (n)
Hummus Topped with Diced Lamb and Pine Nuts
Hummous Snobar (v)
Hummus Topped with Pine Nuts
Hummous Shawarmah
Hummus Topped with Sliced Marinated Chicken
Balila (v)
Boiled Chickpeas in a Cumin, Garlic and Olive Oil Broth
Foul Medamas (v)
Crushed Fava Beans and Chickpeas with Tomatoes, Parsley, Lemon Garlic and Olive Oil
Bamia Bil Zait (v)
Slow-Cooked Okra with Tomatoes, Sweet Peppers, Garlic and Coriander Leaves
Moujadarra Bil Zait (n)
Lentils and Bulgur Wheat Topped with Caramelised Onion and Mixed Nuts
Batata Harra (v)
Spicy Potato Cubes with Sweet Peppers, Garlic and Coriander
Kibbeh Maklieh (n)
Lamb and cracked wheat shell filled with marinated minced lamb, onions and mixed nuts (Deep Fried)
Falafel (v)
Chickpea and Fava Bean Spiced Croquettes, Topped with Sesame Seeds and Served with a Side of Tahina Sauce
Halloumi Grilled (v)
Grilled Halloumi Cheese Topped with Poppy and Holly Seeds
Fattet Hummus (v)
Chickpeas and Crispy Bread Croutons in a Yoghurt, Tahina and Garlic Sauce Topped with Mix Nuts, Pomegranate and Ghee
Jawaneh
Charcoal Grilled Chicken Wings Served with Garlic Toum
Makanek
Homemade Lebanese Lamb Sausages Flambéed in Lemon Juice or Pomegranate Molasses
Sojuk
Homemade Beef Spicy Sausages with Tomatoes and Garlic
Lamb Fattet
Lamb, Chickpeas and Crispy Bread Croutons in a Yoghurt, Tahina and Garlic Sauce Topped with Mix Nuts, Pomegranate and Ghee
Dijaj Sawda
Chicken Liver Sautéed in Lemon Juice and Pomegranate Molasses
Asfour Ras
Sauteed Diced Lamb Cooked with Pomegranate Molasses and Pine Nuts
MEZZE SALADS TO SHARE
Tabouleh (v)
Chopped Parsley, Cracked Wheat, Tomato, Mint and Spring Onion Salad in a Lemon and Olive Oil Dressing
Fatoush (v)
Mixed Salad with Sumac, Mint and Toasted Lebanese Bread in a Pomegranate Vinaigrette Dressing
Kale Spinach and Avocado (v)
Kale, Spinach and Avocado Salad, Red Onion and Walnuts in a Lemon and Olive Oil Dressing
Al Rahib (v)
Salad of Smoked Aubergine, Tomato, Green Peppers, Spring Onion, Parsley, Garlic and Lemon Juice
Feta Salad (v)
Mixed Salad with Feta Cheese, Olives, Mint in a Lemon and Olive Oil Dressing
Shanklish (v)
Aged and Dried Cow Cheese with Thyme, Chilli, Chopped Tomato, Peppers and Olive Oil
Lebanese Salad (v)
Mixed Salad with Lemon and Olive Oil Dressing
Arabic Salad (spicy) (v)
Finely Chopped Mixed Salad with Fresh Green Chilli, Lemon and Olive Oil
Rocket and Beetroot Salad (v)
Rocket Beetroot Red Onion in a Vinaigrette Dressing
Kibbeh Maklieh (n)
Lamb and cracked wheat shell filled with marinated minced lamb, onions and pine nuts. (Deep Fried)
MEZZE FROM OUR BAKERY
Fatayer Spinach (v)
Baked Lebanese Pastry Boats Filled with Spinach, Walnuts, Cinnamon, Onions and Lemon
Fatayer Cheese (v)
Baked Lebanese Pastry Boats Filled with Halloumi Cheese and Parsley
Cheese Sambousek (v)
Lebanese Pastry Filled with Halloumi and Parsley (Deep Fried)
Cheese Rekaket (v)
Crispy Spring Rolls Filled with Halloumi Cheese and Parsley (Deep Fried)
Lamb Sambousek (n)
Lebanese Pastry Filled with Minced Lamb, Onions, Pine Nuts and Parsley (Deep Fried)
Lahem Bil Ajeen (n)
Baked Lebanese Mini Pizzas Topped with Minced Lamb, Tomatoes, Onions and Pine Nuts
Arayes
Baked Lebanese Flat Bread Filled with Seasoned Veal, Parsley and Pine Nuts Grilled on Our BBQ
Arayes Ishbilia
Baked Lebanese Flat Bread Topped with Minced Lamb, Peppers, Onions, Parsley Topped with Tahina Sauce and Pine Nuts
Kallaj (v)
Baked Lebanese Flat Bread Topped with Halloumi Cheese and Dry Mint
Manakeish Bizzattar (v)
Baked Lebanese Flat Bread Topped with Thyme and Sesame Seeds and Olive Oil
Manakeish Ishbilia (v)
Baked Lebanese Flat Bread Topped with Thyme Seeds, Olive Oil and Halloumi Cheese
Mushakala Safayeh
A Selection of Baked Pastries Topped with Minced Lamb, Halloumi Cheese and Spinach
ISHBILIA BBQ
Mixed Grill
Skewers of Lamb Cubes, Chicken Cubes and Minced Lamb Kebab and Chicken Kafta
Lahem Meshwi
Seasoned Lamb Cubes Prepared on the Charcoal Grill
Kastilata Ghanam
Seasoned Lamb Cutlets
Fatayel Ghanam
Prime Cut Fillet of Seasoned Lamb Cubes Served with a Medallion of Grilled Mushrooms and Baby Onions
Shish Tawouk
Marinated Chicken Breast Skewers Served with a Side of Garlic Toum
Chicken Shawarmah
Slices of Special Spiced Chicken Roasted on an Upright Spit, Served with a Side of Garlic Toum
Musahab Faruj
Boneless Marinated Baby Chicken
Meshwi Faruj
Marinated Baby Poussin (on the Bone)
Kafta Halibiyeh
Seasoned Minced Lamb, Onion, Peppers and Parsley Kebabs
Khashkhash Kafta
Seasoned Minced Lamb, Onions, Peppers and Garlic Kebabs Topped with a Spicy Tomato Sauce
Yogurtlieh Kafta
Minced Lamb Kebab Medallions Served on a Bed of Yoghurt and Tomato Sauce Accompanied by Toasted Bread Topped with Mixed Nuts
FISH
King Prawn
Charcoal Grilled or Fried in a Lemon, Garlic and Coriander
Sea Bass
Oven Baked, Fried or Charcoal Grilled
CHEF’S SPECIALITIES
Bamia
Lamb Medallions Cooked in an Okra, Garlic and Coriander Tomato Stew, Served with Lebanese Rice
Kibbeh bil Laban
Lamb and Cracked Wheat Shell Filled with Marinated Minced Lamb, Onions and Pine Nuts Cooked in a Yoghurt and Coriander Sauce, Served with Lebanese Vermicelli Rice
Kafta Saynieh Patata
Seasoned Minced Lamb Baked in the Oven and Topped with Potato Wedge and a Tomato Sauce
Kafta Saynieh Dibs El-Ramman
Seasoned Minced Lamb Baked in the Oven in a Concentrated Pomegranate and Tahina Sauce
Kafta Saynieh Tarator
Seasoned Minced Lamb Baked in the Oven in a Tahina and Lemon Sauce
Shish Barak
Mini Lamb Dumplings Cooked in a Yoghurt Garlic and Melted Butter Sauce Topped with Mixed Nuts Served with Lebanese Rice
SIDES & SOUP
Yoghurt with Cucumber & Mint
Rice Vermicelli (v)
Lebanese White Rice (v)
French Fries (v)
Grilled Vegetables
Aubergine, Courgettes, Carrots, And Mushroom
Chilli Sauce
Garlic Sauce
Lentil Soup (v)
Soup Chicken
DESSERTS
Mohalabia
Rose Scented Milk Pudding
Kanafa bil Jiben
Hot Lebanese Akawi Cheese with Semolina Crust Topping Served with Pistachio
Osmalieh
Baked Vermicelli Pastry Filled with Sweet Clotted Cream Topped with Pistachio
Assorted Baklawa
A Selection of Mini Lebanese Pastries
Fruit Seasonal From
Platter of Assorted Seasonal Fruit
Arabic Ice Cream
Pistachio, Milk, Rose Water Ice Cream
Chocolate Date Pistachio Mousse
TEA & COFFEE
Arabic Mint Tea
Black Tea with Fresh Mint
Fresh Mint Tea
Hot Water with Fresh Mint
Orange Blossom Water
Orange Blossom and Hot Water
English Breakfast Tea
Earl Grey Tea
Green Tea
Camomile Tea
Jasmine Tea
Lebanese Coffee
Short Cardamom Coffee