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AlMASKOOF ALIRAQI RESTAURANT - LONDON

A menu featuring cuisine from Iraq in a casual setting with traditional decor & outdoor tables.

3.8/ 5 · 1,369 reviews
  • Outdoor seating
  • On-site services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
Address48A Kendal St, St George's Fields, London W2 2BP, United Kingdom
Contact+44 7488 850888
Opening hoursMonday · 12:00–23:30
Price range$$

About

A menu featuring cuisine from Iraq in a casual setting with traditional decor & outdoor tables.

Menu, ordering & reservations

Services & amenities

45
01

Service options

Outdoor seating
Yes
On-site services
Yes
Takeout
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
02

Offerings

Coffee
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Late-night food
Yes
Private dining room
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Halal food
Yes
03

Dining options

Breakfast
Yes
Brunch
Yes
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Catering
Yes
Counter service
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Seating
Yes
Table service
Yes
04

Highlights

Great dessert
Yes
Great tea selection
Yes
05

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair accessible seating
Yes
06

Payments

Credit cards
Yes
Debit cards
Yes
NFC mobile payments
Yes
07

Parking

Paid street parking
Yes
Somewhat difficult to find a space
Yes
08

Crowd

Family-friendly
Yes
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
09

Children

Good for kids
Yes
Kids’ menu
Yes
10

Planning

Accepts reservations
Yes
11

Amenities

Restroom
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Free Wi-Fi
Yes
12

Atmosphere

Casual
Yes
Cozy
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Trendy
Yes
13

Popular for

Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes

Categories and services

  • Middle Eastern restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Seafood restaurant

Customer reviews

3.8 / 51,369 reviews
5 737
4 196
3 137
2 84
1 215

Review topics

  • iraqi food 72
  • masgouf 33
  • quzi 18
  • fattoush 11
  • fish 44
  • elegant dealing 5
  • tuna mashkhool 3
  • chicken biryani 5
  • grills 20
  • iraqi kebab 2
  • fish 36
  • iraqi food 31
  • masgouf 24
  • mezze 18
  • dolma 17
  • quzi 15
  • saffron 10
  • méchoui 10
  • okra 9
  • stock 7

Available reviews: 25

Google · 1
5 / 5
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 2
5 / 5
Best food amzaing service
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 3
5 / 5
More reviews+22
Google · 4
5 / 5
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 5
5 / 5
المعروف لا يُعرّف لاااازم نتغدى فيه على الأقل مرتين ونحن في لندن. كل شي عندهم لذيذ، بس أنا شخصيًا أحب الحمص والفتوش وشوربة نخاع العظم مع خبز تنور وغوزي اللحم.. لذييييذ 🤤 ويشبعك يوم كامل
Translation

It's well-known, no introduction needed! We absolutely must have lunch there at least twice while we're in London. Everything there is delicious, but personally, I love the hummus, fattoush, bone marrow soup with tandoor bread, and lamb ghoozi... so delicious! 🤤 It'll keep you full for the whole day!

Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 6
5 / 5
Very very good!
Meal type
Dinner
Noise level
Quiet, easy to talk
Reservation
Reservations not required
Price per person
£40–50
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 7
5 / 5
يستحق الزيارة… اكل لذيذ ورائع جداً… تعامل الموظفين ممتاز
Translation

Worth a visit… delicious and wonderful food… excellent staff service

Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 8
1 / 5
Owner’s behaviour made me leave the place
Meal type
Breakfast
Google · 9
1 / 5
I have to leave a bad review—not because of the food, which was exquisite, but because of the way I was treated when it came time to pay. When my boyfriend went to the restroom just before we settled the bill, I stayed at the table to pay. When the waiter (or whoever this man in …More reviews
I have to leave a bad review—not because of the food, which was exquisite, but because of the way I was treated when it came time to pay. When my boyfriend went to the restroom just before we settled the bill, I stayed at the table to pay. When the waiter (or whoever this man in a suit was) approached, I told him I was going to pay by card. He looked very confused and asked, "By card?" I confirmed that I was, and he said quite rudely, "You aren't paying anything; let your *MAN* pay for this" (I should clarify that I am also a man). When my boyfriend returned, I told him what happened; visibly annoyed, he told the waiter that I was the one paying the bill. The man took my payment with a scowl and walked off quickly. I find this disrespectful to customers, lacking in empathy, and a disgusting act.
Meal type
Dinner
Wait time
No wait
Seating type
Indoor dining area, Outdoor patio / terrace
Price per person
£20–30
Food
5
Service
1
Atmosphere
4
Google · 10
2 / 5
I didn't want to write this review but it's necessary. What a pity that I have to give 1 star for the service and client attendance. The food is so good and delicious, I'm half Iraqi and it felt very authentic to me, just as my grandmother cooked to us in Basra city. The ambience…More reviews
I didn't want to write this review but it's necessary. What a pity that I have to give 1 star for the service and client attendance. The food is so good and delicious, I'm half Iraqi and it felt very authentic to me, just as my grandmother cooked to us in Basra city. The ambience was excellent, beautiful decoration, but everything went bad at the moment of paying the bill. I went to the toilet and one of the waiters confused my BOYfriend with a woman just because he's so blonde, pale, has a not very deep voice and a short mane. (Since when women have billy-goat beard!?) The waiter said, in my absence, that my boyfriend couldn't pay with his credit card because he must wait for "his man" to pay the bill. Seriously, what the hell!? Come on, we are in UK-Europe and there's a lot of blonde guys with manes and long hair or alternative style... And what a bloody chauvinistic attitude! A waiter or restaurant manager shouldn't tell something like that to a client. Nothing about their aspect or something that could make them feel bad. Thank you for ruining our special night to celebrate our engagement! Learn that you can have male clients with long hair for the next time!
Meal type
Dinner
Group size
2 people
Noise level
Very quiet
Parking space
Somewhat difficult to find parking
Price per person
£60–70
Recommendation for vegetarians
Somewhat recommend
Food
5
Service
1
Atmosphere
4
Google · 11
3 / 5
بصراحة رحت له على مدح شخص لكن تجربتي له كانت عاديه جداً
Translation

Honestly, I went there based on someone's recommendation, but my experience was very average.

Meal type
Lunch
Food
2
Service
3
Atmosphere
2
Google · 12
5 / 5
قررنا الذهاب لمطعم مسكوف عراقي القريب من شارع اجوردرود. وهو فرع وحيد مختلف عن المسكوف اللي بجانب هاروزد او اي فرع وبصراحه الخدمه روعه وسريعه والعاملين فيه قمه الاخلاق والكرم والطعام نظيف ولذيذ وراهي ووالدتي المريضه كان من الصعب ان يعجبها اي مطعم ولكن استمتعت بالاكل فيه جدا طلبنا غوزي اللحم👍👍👍 ومرق باميه ومرق بذنجان وكانت ضيافه منهم الكاسترد مشكورين 🌹
Translation

We decided to go to the Iraqi Masgouf restaurant near Ajurdrud Street. It's a unique branch, different from the Masgouf next to Harrods or any other branch. Honestly, the service was amazing and fast, and the staff were incredibly polite and generous. The food was clean, delicious, and plentiful. My sick mother usually finds it hard to please any restaurant, but she thoroughly enjoyed her meal there. We ordered lamb ghoozi (👍👍👍), okra stew, and eggplant stew. They also offered us complimentary custard, thank you so much! 🌹

Meal type
Lunch
Group size
Suitable for all group sizes
Seating type
Indoor dining area
Price per person
£50–60
Vegetarian options
افضل لو كان الحشو على رز الغوزي اكثر والبصل لايكون مكرمل كرسبي بل كالحشو المعتادين عليه للغوزي بصل كشمش ومكسرات وحمص
Vegetarian offerings
Vegetarian menu or section
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
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Google · 13
4 / 5
One of the go to places for food. No thrills, iraqi food done well for the area
Meal type
Dinner
Group size
1 person
Seating type
Indoor dining area, Outdoor patio / terrace
Price per person
£50–60
Food
4
Service
3
Atmosphere
4
Google · 14
4 / 5
Nice place
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£20–30
Food
4
Service
4
Atmosphere
4
Google · 15
1 / 5
الاكل جيد لكن السعر جدا جدا غالي ومايسوى بالنسبه للكمية، ثاني شي الستف وايد رافعين خشومهم لا اسلوب ولا تعامل (باستثناء المدير) وغلطوا بالفاتوره وضافوا عليها كم شي ويوم طلبت تعويض عن الزياده يحسسونك ان انت غلطان مو هم🤣 ومن غير التاخير فالطلب
Translation

The food was good, but the price was extremely high and not worth it for the quantity. Secondly, the staff were very arrogant and had no manners or customer service (except for the manager). They made a mistake on the bill and added several items, and when I asked for a refund for the extra charges, they made it seem like it was my fault, not theirs 🤣. And on top of that, the order was delayed.

Meal type
Lunch
Food
2
Service
1
Atmosphere
1
Google · 16
5 / 5
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 17
5 / 5
ماشاء الله المطعم روعة والأكل لذيذ جدا والطاقم متعاون جدا أنصح ا بتجربة البرياني والمشاوي
Translation

Masha'Allah, the restaurant is amazing and the food is delicious. The staff is very helpful. I recommend trying the biryani and grilled meats.

Meal type
Lunch
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Noise level
Very quiet
Price per person
£40–50
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 18
1 / 5
This restaurant is absolutely terrible! 👎 The service is awful and the staff have no manners whatsoever. A while ago, their card machine was down, yet they let me order and kept stalling, only to say at the end “cash only”! Completely unprofessional. On top of that, the prices a…More reviews
This restaurant is absolutely terrible! 👎 The service is awful and the staff have no manners whatsoever. A while ago, their card machine was down, yet they let me order and kept stalling, only to say at the end “cash only”! Completely unprofessional. On top of that, the prices are way too high compared to the poor food quality. And most importantly for my fellow Gulf visitors: don’t be fooled by their fake advertisements! They invite people to eat for free in exchange for fake positive reviews. There are FAR better options in London in terms of food, cleanliness, price, and service. 🚫
Price per person
£100+
Food
1
Service
1
Atmosphere
1
Google · 19
5 / 5
الاكل لذيذ جداً والخدمة والضيافة كلها ممتازة
Translation

The food is very delicious and the service and hospitality are all excellent.

Meal type
Dinner
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 20
5 / 5
Love the food and everything
Group size
3-4 people
Noise level
Very quiet
Seating type
Outdoor patio / terrace
Price per person
£100+
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 21
3 / 5
أسعار عالية + تم اضافة ١٢.٥ ٪؜ رسوم خدمة وادعاء أنها ضريبة للحكومة والمدينة وهذا كلام غير صحيح !!! الطعم جيد وطاقم الخدمة غير بشوش خلال الطلب وخلال الحساب .. لا يكرر
Translation

High prices + 12.5% ​​service charge added and they claim it's a government and city tax which is not true!!! The food is good and the service staff is not cheerful during ordering and during the checkout.. Not to be repeated

Food
4
Service
3
Atmosphere
3
Google · 22
1 / 5
not good value, way too expensive for what you get.
Price per person
£40–50
Food
1
Service
1
Atmosphere
1
Google · 23
5 / 5
Meal type
Lunch
Wait time
No wait
Noise level
Moderate noise
Price per person
£20–30
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 24
3 / 5
Overpriced in terms of quality and quantity
Wait time
No wait
Group size
1 person, 2 people, 3-4 people
Noise level
Quiet, easy to talk
Parking space
Not sure
Price per person
£40–50
Food
3
Service
3
Atmosphere
2
Google · 25
4 / 5
الاكل حلو لكن الخدمة تحسهم مغصوبين على خدمتك وفيه شي يخليني ما ارجع لهم رسوم الخدمة هذي جديده وفيه مطاعم كثيره ما تاخذها
Translation

The food is delicious, but the service makes you feel like they are forced to serve you. There is something that makes me not return the service fee to them. This is new, and there are many restaurants that do not take it.

Food
5
Service
3
Atmosphere
3

Opening hours

Monday
12:00–23:30
Tuesday
12:00–23:30
Wednesday
12:00–23:30
Thursday
12:00–23:30
Friday
12:00–23:30
Saturday
12:00–23:30
Sunday
12:00–23:30

Find us

London

48A Kendal St, St George's Fields, London W2 2BP, United Kingdom
AlMASKOOF ALIRAQI RESTAURANT - LONDONLondonGet directions

Questions & answers

1
01(Translated by Google) The expensive restaurant is overpriced, and every time we told him it was expensive, he said, “I have famous people, so let them benefit you.” (Original) مطعم فوق الغالي سعر مبالغ فيه وكل ما قلنا له غالي قال انا يجوني مشاهير طيب خلهم ينفعونك
(Translated by Google) The price is really exaggerated (Original) فعلا السعر مبالغ فيه

Customer updates

يتجدد اللقاء ويزداد المكان تالقاً و جمالا وترتقي الخدمه لأعلى مستويات الرقي والا خلاق مما يضفي عليك شعورا جميلا وكأنك تستمع الى معزوفه موسيقيه راقيه تتجلا من لحظه الترحيب والاستقبال فكل الشكر والتقدير للجميع كما اشكر الإدارة على هذا الذوق الرفيع والمستوى الراقي والخدمه المميزه.
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Location details

neighborhood
St George's Fields
street
48A Kendal St
postalCode
W2 2BP
plusCode
GR8M+2V London, United Kingdom