La Tranquillite

Disappointing.
Actually, i wasn’t disappointed as I didn’t really expect much.
We went in on a Friday after work as Big D had a 50% off card.
First impressions from outside were «you’re taking me HERE?» then inside, «oh».as I looked around and thought that it would probably be better after a big drinking session so that i didn’t care that there was no one else in there, that the staff were positively miserable and the tablecloths were plastic.
ok. the food might be amazing as is often the case with weird restaurants down side streets.
it was adequate. My babaganoush tasted the same as the houmous, but possibly with more garlic and the falafel was clove-​tastic. Dave’s lamb looked… chewy. lots of food for the price, but not overly enamoured I’m afraid.

Absolutely exceptional! Would and have recommended to friends. The food is second to none. Try the Fattoush and the hot potatoes. Delicious. Portion size can be hit or miss but still there’s always enough to satisfy. Warm atmosphere and a warm welcome. I’d say its great value for money. Once you’ve been once you will become addicted!!!

This place is a bit of a hidden gem. Don’t be put off by the slighty grotty location and décor, the food is AMAZING. Yes, the ambience is a bit lacking and it’s often a little empty, but the food really does make up for this — it’s reasonably priced, delicious, plentiful and authentic. The service is informal but the owner/​manager is friendly and will enthusiastically recommend things if you can’t decide. I’d personally recommend the houmous, baba ganouj, halloumi and falafel, and my non-​veggie friends reckon the mixed grills and chicken plates are amazing.

It’s a shame that the two previous reviewers felt unable to be more generous with their comments as this place is actually a bit of a gem. I agree that it can be a little quiet, but my experience of the hospitality is quite the opposite. The chef/​owner has always been incredibly friendly and his pride and passion for Lebanese cuisine really comes across.
It’s the kind of place you’d probably walk past — the location isn’t the best, it’s usually quiet front-​of-​house (although busier out back with the shisha) and there’s nothing that really hints towards it being an authentic Middle Eastern experience, but that’s exactly what you’d be missing out on.
The food is unfussy, freshly prepared and cooked to order. It’s also good value for money, too, with generous portions. I like the simplicity — just a handful of ingredients that come together to make a wonderful dish. It’s exactly the kind of food I’d hope to be served at a tiny eatery in the Levant with people queuing out the door. Today I had the humus and fuul — the most basic lunch I’ve had in a while, but easily the best and most memorable.
Try not to be put off by the other comments and give La Tranquilité a go. Be prepared for it to be quiet with ‘quirky’ service, and no need to bother with the Italian side of the menu, the real star here is the Lebanese food.

This place is often pretty quite and there for lacks atmosphere at times. The decoration is pretty and the food is very taste and this place could be great if it drew more people in but think its location lets it down. They do freshly squeezed orange juice which I love too and food is reasonabled price and yummy. I like the hummous and salads they offer.

The meal was a disaster. The place looked bare and had awful lighting but we only wanted a quick, cheap dinner and I knew they did not sell alcohol!
On entering we got ignored then the chef in the open plan kitchen gave a gesture to sit. When we sat the menus were already on the table so we decided on everything that we wanted by the time the waiter dragged himself away from his group of friends smoking shisha (and cigarettes — I shall report them to officials later for this!)the Waiter appeared angry, like we has totally inconvenienced him! James and I sat in the window and I believe we encouraged a group of 4 to come in, they also stood by the door and waited. I suspected that these people meanwhile were changing there minds, perhaps it was the smoke (kitchen had no ventilation!) or the non existent atmosphere. Eventually they were greeted and then they asked if alcohol was served and of-​course they were informed it was not. I was going to leave and go to Sahara (we walked past on the way home and it is much better) but too many times I have done that and I know it makes James feel very uncomfortable especially as we had ordered food and drinks! The food was good and I had freshly pressed apple juice. The bill was just under £20 for 2 and they do not accept any cards.