Al Arez

t_moussa

Expensive food and rude staff 31st August 2008

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Previously more popular as a sheesha place, Al Arez also serves as a proper restaurant selling lebanese food. The decor is very stylish but I found that this was all it had going for it. When entering, we were largely ignored whilst several waiters scurried around. Finally after being seated we were given a menu but the prices I believe are quite extortionate for the portions we received. A mixed kebab came to about £10/11 where the portions of meat and chicken were very small. This did not come with any rice or bread which had to be ordered seperately.

The food itself was nothing special. The waiters however are nothing short of rude! They displayed a negative attitude, acting as if it was a chore to wait on us. Upon sending a drink back because a mistake the waiter had made, he muttered an insult in his language thinking that we would not understand and when confronted acted as if he didn't know what we were talking about.

In short, do not go here unless you want to be treated with disrespect and ripped off in the process. There are better places amongst in the Paddington area if you want Lebanese food.