Tarboush Lebanese & Mediterranean Cuisine

Tarboush Lebanese & Mediterranean Cuisine

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Hours
Sun
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Mon
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Tue
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wed
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thu
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Fri
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Sat
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Travelers' Choice 2024

RATINGS
Food
4.6 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.6 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.6 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
4.6 of 5 bubbles
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About
We are a small friendly restaurant close to the centre of Watford. We serve authentic freshly made lebanese cuisine and have an all weather garden area where people can eat, relax, maybe smoke a shisha pipe and forget they are in the Britain for a little while. We are open 11am till midnight, seven days a week.We can cater to large and small parties so if you are planning an evening out give us a call or pop in and see us.Hopefully we will see you soon.
CUISINES
Lebanese, Turkish
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Halal, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Cash Only, Table Service, BYOB
4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles1,853 reviews
Excellent
1,433
Very good
279
Average
77
Poor
36
Terrible
28

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34 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 family
Incredible, tasty food and great service! We took our friends out for dinner for their anniversary. They love Lebanese food and they said it was one of the best Lebanese restaurants they have eaten in. It was our first visit here and we will be returning for sure. Side point, they do not serve alcohol, but you can bring your own and they charge a small fee, i think it was £3 per person drinking alcohol. They were also great with our children and very accommodating with fussy eaters. Thank you Tarboush!
Written May 6, 2024
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kayes Ibrahim
Hi Nicola, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review of your visit to Tarboush! Its no nice to hear such great feedback, I will be sure to share your kind words with the team!
Written May 9, 2024
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Lily Tait
London47 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 family
Visited Tarboush to celebrate my cousin getting married. They had hired a room at the top of the restaurant which was decorated beautifully. It was the perfect size for around 30 of us. The service was impeccable, the staff treated us so nicely. We had the set menu which had a variety of options for everyone. The lovely server asked if any of us had dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan etc) before. The first course was a mezze plater which included falafels, samosas, halloumi, dips and bread. The main course was chicken shish, lamb shish, lamb kofta, rice and salad. For dessert, we had a selection of different baklava. EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS. I can’t fault any of the food. The restaurant doesn’t serve alcohol, but you can bring your own. My cousins had requested that the wedding dinner was strictly no alcohol anyway. They had a great selection of soft drinks, from freshly made juices to tasty coffee. They put some music on in the room which was a nice touch and also let us bring a cake. Great venue for a large gathering!
Written October 20, 2024
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kayes Ibrahim
Dear Lilyraeee, thank you so much for such a thoughtful and detailed review! We are so honored that you chose Tarboush to celebrate your cousin’s wedding. We’re thrilled to hear that the Moroccan Room, service, and food made for a memorable experience. It’s wonderful to know the mezze platter, mains, and baklava hit the mark for you, and we’re glad the team made sure to accommodate everyone's needs. We’re also happy to hear that the music and the option to bring a cake added to the celebration! Thank you for your kind words about our staff, and we’re so glad everything came together to make it a special day. We hope to welcome you back soon for another fantastic meal or celebration!
Written February 2, 2025
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harveyWolverhampton
Wolverhampton23 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 family
My daughter and I dined here, the food was absolutely amazing, fresh, hot and very tasty. We ordered the veg mezze platter for 1 and we not disappointed, we ordered 4 other smaller side plates, they were all equally lovely. The staff were so polite and attentive. Hidden gem
Written September 13, 2023
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kayes Ibrahim
Hi Harvey, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a great review! We are delighted that you and your daughter had an enjoyable meal with us! We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Written September 15, 2023
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Claire2909_12
Rickmansworth63 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 friends
We celebrated a big birthday with 35 friends in the Moroccan Room upstairs at Tarboush yesterday and we all had the most amazing evening. We visited several times before the event to check the menu, layout of the room etc. and the staff could not have been more helpful. They're friendly, reassuring, helpful and knowledgeable. They even allowed 12 of our guests to arrive early and watch the England match on the television in the Garden Room! We saw Elena and Mariana on several occasions but Sylvia deserves a special mention. She worked tirelessly last night to ensure that our bottles of fizz and wine plus beers (that had been chilling in the restaurant fridges for over 24 hours) were set out in our room with large wine buckets with ice, that our generous servings of tasty, interesting food arrived hot and at the same time for everybody and that we had everything we needed at all times. We could not fault the service and attention to detail from everyone. The belly dancer provided the perfect mid-evening entertainment and we used the Tarboush sound system to play our favourite tracks to dance the night away. Congratulations to all involved. Our friends were very complimentary about the evening and we would definitely recommend Tarboush upstairs in one of their authentic rooms for private group dining and special occasions. We had an evening to remember and will definitely be back.
Written July 7, 2024
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kayes Ibrahim
Hi Claire, thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your big night with us at Tarboush! You have really made our day, we are so pleased that you and your group had a great time. We really appreciate your special mentions to our amazing staff, who work so hard! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Written July 12, 2024
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Darren F
Bushey3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 friends
Yesterday was my fourth delightful visit to Tarboush. The warm and friendly staff never fail to make us feel welcome, and the food consistently reaches a mouthwatering standard. I can’t sing the praises of this restaurant enough. Whether you’re a local or simply passing through, indulge your taste buds and dine here—you’ll be glad you did!
Written August 2, 2024
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kayes Ibrahim
We are grateful for your kind and thorough review! It brings us so much joy to hear that your fourth visit was just as enjoyable as the first. The fact that our staff and food continue to impress you means a lot to us. Whether you are a local or just passing through, we cannot wait to have you back for another wonderful experience!
Written February 2, 2025
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loonyohan
London46 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 family
The restaurant looks lovely and welcoming and the lady that waited on us was really lovely and super friendly. Sadly, the food was really disappointing. The lamb was really fatty and had a lot of gristle, my husband couldn’t eat his as it was so bad. We did tell the waitress and she offered to give us some free baklava but I felt like the items we hadn’t really eaten should have been removed from our bill. I had the houmous with Shawarma and hardly ate that either. Such a shame as it looked so promising. Surprised as the reviews looked so good. Difficult to understand what happened today. We certainly wouldn’t go back!
Written May 2, 2022
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KayesIb
Hello, we are so sorry to hear that Tarboush didn't live up to our great reputation on the occasion of your visit. We take pride in great quality food and service, and we apologise that these things were not up to standard. Thank you for your feedback, maybe you might consider giving us another try some day!
Written December 1, 2022
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Diana
London281 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 couples
Have been at Tarboush twice: once for lunch and second time for dinner. The staff promptly accommodated a table for us on the dinner occasion when it was almost fully booked. The service was very good and prompt on both the occasions. The starters and mains are large - pretty much all the mains come with fries, rice, salad and pita bread. You may find it impossible to eat up a main if you also have a starter. You can take the rest home if you wish too, though. The natural juices are delicious and they come in some nice jars. The espresso is not the best but it’s drinkable. They do not serve any alcohol but you can bring your own and serve it in the restaurant (there is a £2 fee for this that gets added to the total bill, but this is transparent and mentioned in the menu, or the staff just tells you upfront if you ask). I recommend this place if you like Lebanese and Mediterranean food!
Written June 7, 2023
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kayes Ibrahim
Hello Diana, thank you for reviewing your recent visits to Tarboush! We thank you for your kind words about our service and the generous portions you received! We hope to welcome you back again soon.
Written June 16, 2023
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Sarata A
1 contribution
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 friends
Went with a group of work colleagues for a leaving do . We were really disappointed with the service and the way were treated . Some work mates did not want to eat and were told they still had to pay for the set menu . We were treated with suspicion at all times and argued with . The stater was great but the main was a little dry and the dessert was one tiny square of baklava each with a toothpick in the square . They have definitely lost our repeat custom. Never again !!!!!!!
Written June 24, 2023
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kayes Ibrahim
Hi Sara, Please accept our apologies. We really do pride ourselves on providing great service & catering to large groups, and we are genuinely sorry that this is not what you experienced. We have tried to call you to offer a personal apology.
Written June 29, 2023
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Amber
London21 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2022 couples
Ordered a take away tonight and it was such a disappointment. Tarboush has been going down hill recently and today was our last visit because the 5 pots of garlic sauce we paid for were blue and curled because they were off. We didn’t receive any bowl of salad. The hummus was flavourless also we didn’t get any bread to dip into the hummus. The chips were soggy and sweaty not their usual chips. We called up because we wasn’t happy with our order and a very rude lady answered the phone making excuses for everything I had to say. She didn’t seem bothered what so ever. We were regular customers and now they have lost us. A shame
Written January 1, 2022
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KayesIb
Hello, thank you for your feedback on your takeaway. As you are aware as a regular customer, the experience you are reporting does not fit with our high standards on food and service. We would like to discuss your order with you further. Please could you email info@tarboushwatford.co.uk so we can continue the conversation, and find a resolution for you? Kind regards, The Tarboush Team
Written January 4, 2022
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778rax2018
Hatfield37 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 friends
Staff are amazing and they have good entertainment - a belly dancer on a Friday night. But if I’m honest the food is bland and mediocre. Would not return. Maybe it was a bad day for the chef but the chicken skewers tasted like they had just been boiled!
Written May 15, 2023
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kayes Ibrahim
Hello, thank you for your feedback, we are sorry to hear that the food you ordered was not to your taste. Please be assured all chicken skewers served in the restaurant, are freshly cooked to order on a charcoal grill!
Written May 19, 2023
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Lelchez
Watford3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 friends
My friend hadn’t been before so we decided to share a few hot Mezze plates. We chose Sujuk (spicy sausages), Moutabal Shawarma Chicken, Baba Ghanouj, Potato Kibbeh & the waitress’s suggestion of Toshka. All delicious 😋
Written August 12, 2023
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kayes Ibrahim
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your meal! We are delighted you enjoyed your Mezze!
Written August 24, 2023
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David B
London16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 none
I had an excellent dinner here last Wednesday. The atmosphere and decor is truly authentic and you are whisked off within moments to Arab lands. I ordered the vegetarian Mezze for one person and it was a delicious large plate of two kinds of hummus, falafel, vine leaves, bata hara, a delicious warm tomato dish and so much more, all served with tasty warm bread. I had bought a bottle of white wine locally as Tarboush doesn't serve alcohol. The service was excellent and the manager Tamim really helped make me feel comfortable as a solo diner. She was very understanding about my order too. It was the night before my Mum's funeral at West Herts Crematorium and it could not have been a better setting for me to have a meal in her memory. Thank you to all the team at Tarboush, especially the chefs in the kitchen. I cannot recommend it enough. I will definitely be back next time I am in Watford.
Written June 12, 2022
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KayesIb
Thank you so much for your lovely review of your visit to Tarboush. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your meal, and we are pleased we could provide some company on the eve of a significant day for you. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Written December 1, 2022
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Rysyt
Rickmansworth10 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021 friends
After reading the reviews I was looking forward to coming here, however I was left disappointed to say the least. We arrived and had to wait at another table for ours to become free which wasn't ideal. We all eventually sat down and they asked if there was any veggies, I explained that we didn't want certain foods on our platter but when it arrived it had been ignored. I reminded them before the mains arrived to insure it didn't happen again but they didn't seem happy about this. We ordered soft drinks and reminded them about 30 mins later that we were still waiting. The toilets were terrible disgraceful from the moment walked in until we left (so clearly they don't check them) food was very average and music way too loud. I certainly won't be choosing to return.
Written September 25, 2021
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KayesIb
Hello Ryan, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we appreciate your feedback. Firstly we apologise that your visit was not what you had hoped it would be, after reading our many positive reviews. Our understanding from your request was that there was to be no tomato or cucumber on yours and your wife's starter and main platter, we followed this request for you, but if we misunderstood in some way, then we do apologise. A 30 minute wait for drinks is not acceptable, and not our usual standard. We are currently, like the rest of the hospitality industry, facing a staff shortage. We apologise that this affected your visit to us, and please be assured we are working hard to recruit and train new staff. Addressing the toilets, another customer had decided to block the sink with tissue and flood the bathroom. I understand you spoke to a member of staff about this during your visit, I assure you it was being addressed, and our facilities are checked regularly. Lastly, our garden area has a more vibrant party atmosphere, the music is louder in this area than the rest of the restaurant, to facilitate the belly dancing entertainment. If our guests would prefer a quieter atmosphere there are other areas of the restaurant that provide this. We appreciate the garden area is not for everybody, and we are sorry you did not enjoy where you were seated. Thank you again for your feedback and we will absolutely take it on board and improve where we can.
Written September 27, 2021
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EuropeanAnnie
Greater London72 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 family
Very delicious food. We had spicy cauliflower which had exactly the right blend of herbs and spices. The main was the mixed kebab and vegetarian tagline, both very delicious. The tagline came piping hot, which might not be to everyone’s taste, but it was certainly my cup of tea. Again, fantastic blend of spices. I’d advise planning the parking as parking is a nightmare in Watford at the best of times. The restaurant is a short 7-10 mins walk from Atria shopping centre.
Written December 23, 2024
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kayes Ibrahim
Dear European Annie, thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the spicy cauliflower, mixed kebab, and vegetarian tagine. It’s great that the blend of spices hit the mark for you! We appreciate the parking advice as well. Just to let you know, we don't have private parking, but there is street-paid parking available, and as you mentioned, Atria Shopping Centre is just a short 7-10 minute walk away. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another delicious meal!
Written February 2, 2025
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Blessing
122 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 family
Honestly one of the best restaurants that I’ve been to in the UK. The food was heavenly 🥰 trust me, I’m Nigerian and I’m used to loads of different flavours - nothing was bland. I was literally saying “oh my gosh” with every bite. I’m surprised that I saw people order chips when they had such variety to choose from. We ordered the banquet for 2. Shared that amongst 2 adults and two little children. We also ordered the fresh orange juice, that was so heavenly. You’ll notice that there’s bottled water already on the table upon arrival, you will be charged for them. Just a heads up. We also ordered some tea. Mint tea without a tea bag for the kids - so tasty and rosemary Moroccan tea… extremely bitter but they were kind enough not to charge us for it. Overall, I’ll recommend a million times. I can’t believe I’ve lived in Watford for 4 years and I’ve only tried them now. Will be returning without the kids next time for shisha and some entertainment (belly dancer).
Written June 20, 2021
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KayesIb
Hello Blessing, thank you for your lovely review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our banquet for 2. The banquet is a wonderful way to try a selection of our most popular dishes! We look forward to welcoming you back soon to experience more of our food and unique Tarboush atmosphere! Don't leave it 4 years this time!!
Written July 8, 2021
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