Oasis Lounge is a restaurant and lounge at 1 Church Lane in East Finchley. Its interior draws on decorative pieces from Morocco, creating a warm, traditional setting that feels distinct from a conventional neighbourhood dining room.
Moroccan and Lebanese cooking provides the core of the menu, bringing together the flavours and shared dining traditions of North Africa and the eastern Mediterranean. The variety gives groups scope to combine smaller dishes with more substantial plates.
Homemade stone baked pizza adds another strand to the offering, while freshly baked bread comes from the venue’s artisan bakery. Those elements make bread a meaningful part of the meal rather than simply an accompaniment and provide familiar choices alongside the regional dishes.
The lounge format encourages a relaxed visit, whether guests come primarily for dinner or plan to spend longer in the venue’s social atmosphere. Shisha is also part of the wider operation. Diners with allergies or intolerances should ask staff to check current ingredients and shared preparation before ordering.
Address: 1 Church Lane, East Finchley, London N2 8DX, England
Oasis Lounge Menu
Cold Meze
MARINATED MIX OLIVES
(v)
HUMMUS
Spiced smooth chickpea dip with tahina (v)
BABA GANOUSH
Grilled aubergine, tahina & lemon juice (v)
VINE LEAVES
Vine leaves filled with rice, parsley, tomatoes & mint (v)
TABBOULEH
Chopped parsley, mint, onions & tomatoes, cracked wheat, lemon juice & olive oil (v)
FATTOUSH SALAD
Tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, peppers, mint leaves & toasted Lebanese bread (v)
LABNEH
Strained yoghurt, dried mint & olive oil (v)
CUCUMBER & YOGHURT
(v)
Hot Mezze
CHICKEN PASTILLA
Moroccan fine pastry filled with spiced chicken, cinnamon & crushed almonds
GRILLED HALLOUMI
Grilled Lebanese cheese (v)
HUMMUS SHAWARMA
Hummus topped with chicken or lamb shawarma
CHEESE BRIOUAT
Pastry filled with cheese & mint (v)
KOFTA BRIOUAT
Pastry filled with spiced minced lamb
CHICKEN BRIOUAT
Pastry filled with spiced chicken & herbs
SELECTION OF BRIOUATS
BATATA HARRA
Spicy sautéed potatoes with red peppers, fresh coriander, garlic & chilli (v)
ZAALOUK
Grilled aubergine cooked with tomatoes, fresh garlic & olive oil (v)
GRILLED CHICKEN WINGS
Marinated chicken wings with garlic sauce
GRILLED MERGUEZ
Succulent Moroccan sausages
SHAKSHUKA
Mixed roasted peppers, fresh garlic & coriander (v)
FALAFEL
Fritter of chickpeas, broad beans & spices served with tahina sauce (v)
LENTIL SOUP
Served with crispy fattoush salad (v)
FRIED CALAMARI
Fried squid served with homemade sauce
Charcoal Grill, Burgers & Seafood Mains
GRILL (Served with rice and salad); BURGERS (Served with harrisa mayonnaise and chips); SEAFOOD (Served with rice and salad)
SHISH TAOUK
Skewered cubes of grilled chicken breast
LAMB SHISH
Skewered cubes of grilled lamb
CHICKEN KOFTA
Skewers of minced chicken
LAMB KOFTA
Skewers of minced lamb
LAMB CHOPS (CUTLETS)
Grilled lamb chops
FARRUJ MESHWI
Grilled half chicken
MIX GRILL
Shish taouk, lamb shish and lamb kofta
KING MIX GRILL (For 2 People)
Shish taouk, lamb shish, lamb kofta, chicken kofta, chicken wings, merguez & lamb chops
HOMEMADE LAMB BURGER
Charcoal grilled lamb burgers with melted cheese, lettuce & tomato
HOMEMADE CHICKEN BURGER
Charcoal grilled succulent chicken with melted cheese, lettuce & tomato
CHICKEN KOFTA BURGER
Charcoal grilled minced chicken with melted cheese, lettuce & tomato
FALAFEL BURGER
Falafel patty, hummus, pickles, grilled pepper, aubergine, tahina sauce, lettuce and tomato (v)
HALLOUMI BURGER
Charcoal grilled or fried halloumi, pesto, pickles, grilled vegetables, lettuce and tomato (v)
GRILLED KING PRAWNS
Grilled King prawns marinated with lime and garlic
GRILLED SALMON
A succulent piece of grilled salmon
GRILLED SEA BASS
Chargrilled fillet of seabass
Steaks
Served with vegetable sauté, chips and mushroom sauce
T-BONE STEAK (400 – 500g)
T-BONE STEAK (500 – 600g)
RIBEYE STEAK
CHICKEN STEAK
Moroccan Dishes
Served with fresh bread
LAMB TAGINE
Slow-cooked lamb shoulder topped with prunes, almonds and sesame seeds
CHICKEN TAGINE
Slow-cooked chicken served with chicken liver, preserved lemon and green olive sauce
FISH TAGINE
Grilled salmon served on a bed of Moroccan style shakshuka
KOFTA TAGINE
Minced lamb meatballs cooked in a fragrant Moroccan tomato sauce served with a poached egg
CHICKEN COUSCOUS
Traditional couscous, slow cooked chicken topped with caramelised onions & raisins
PIL PIL TAGINE
Shrimps cooked in a fragrant Moroccan tomato sauce
BAKED MOUSAKAA
Aubergine, tomatoes, chickpeas and peppers served with rice & salad (v)
Pizzas
Freshly baked in our artisan pizza oven
SIMPLY CHEESE
Mozzarella & tomatoes (v)
LAMB SHAWARMA
Marinated lamb strips, red onion, pickled cucumbers & parsley
CHICKEN SHAWARMA
Marinated chicken strips, pickled cucumbers, grilled peppers, parsley & garlic sauce
ROASTED VEGETABLE
Courgette, grilled peppers, red onion, broccoli & cherry tomatoes (v)
KOFTA WITH ZAATAR
Minced meat, tomatoes, garlic, pine nuts & zaatar
ROASTED CHICKEN
Harrisa/pesto spiced chicken, spinach, red onion, sundried tomatoes & peppers
MERGUEZ AND HALLOUMI
Sausages, roasted peppers, tomatoes, olives & halloumi cheese
GAMBAS
Prawns, tomatoes, chilli, garlic & coriander
PIZZA ROYALE
Merguez, Kofte, chicken, lamb shawarma, tomatoes, coriander & garlic
Sides
LEBANESE RICE
CHIPS
COUSCOUS
HOMEMADE BREAD
MOROCCAN SALAD
CHEESY CHIPS
SWEET POTATO FRIES
Desserts
DATES
BAKLAWA SERVED WITH ICE CREAM
HONEY CAKE SERVED WITH ICE CREAM
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING SERVED WITH ICE CREAM
CHOCOLATE SOUFFLE SERVED WITH ICE CREAM
ICE CREAM SUNDAE
PASSION FRUIT CHEESECAKE SERVED WITH ICE CREAM
Fruit Platters
MEDIUM FRUIT PLATTER
KING FRUIT PLATTER
WATERMELON PLATE (SEASONAL)
Hot Drinks
ESPRESSO
MACCHIATO
CAPPUCINO
LATTE
AMERICANO
MOCHA
DECAFFEINATED COFFEE
TOPPED HOT CHOCOLATE
CHAI LATTE (HOT OR COLD)
HOT WATER WITH LEMON
EXTRA HONEY
Traditional Teas and Coffees
TEAPOT FOR 1 OR 2
• MOROCCAN TEA • PERSIAN TEA • LOUIZA TEA • TURKISH CHAI • ENGLISH BREAKFAST • TURKISH COFFEE • ARABIC COFFEE • FRESH MINT TEA
Loose Leaf Teas
LOOSE LEAF TEAS
• EARL GREY • GREEN TEA • CHAMOMILE TEA • LEMONGRASS AND GINGER • GREEN TEA WITH GINSENG • RELAX TEA
Cold Drinks
SOFT DRINKS
• Coca Cola • Diet Coke • Sprite • Fanta
RED BULL
STILL WATER
SPARKLING WATER
BUBBLE DRINKS
(Served with Lemon & Lime or Mango Bubbles) • Coconut Milkshake • Lemon & Mint • Mango Juice • Strawberry Juice
JUICES
• Carrot • Apple • Orange • Lemon • Kiwi • Watermelon • Melon • Mango • Strawberry • Pineapple • Lemon & Mint
HEALTHY MIX JUICES
• GREEN DRAGON: Apple, carrot, cucumber & spinach • POWER BOOSTER: Orange, carrot, apple & ginger • IRON KICK: Apple, beetroot & celery • CITRIC APPLE: Apple, celery, mint & lime • GOODNESS: Pineapple, melon, spinach, ginger & celery
SMOOTHIES
• BLUE LAGOON: Blueberries, strawberries & banana • MEDITAREAN MONSTER: Strawberries, banana & splash of orange • PARADISE POINT: strawberries, banana & pineapple • SUNNY DAY: Mango, banana, orange & kiwi
MILKSHAKES
• Vanilla • Chocolate • Hazelnut • Strawberry • Banana • House Special • Ferrero Rocher • Oreo • Kinder Bueno • Maltesers • Aero Mint • Crunchie • Bounty • Ice Cream Coffee
MOCKTAILS
• CUBAN MOJITO: Fresh mint, lime & demerara sugar • STRAWBERRY MOJITO: Fresh strawberries, mint & lime • PASSION FRUIT MOJITO: Passion fruit puree, fresh mint & lime • FOREST TOUCH: Blend of orange, cranberry, blueberry & peach