Comptoir Libanais

Had an authentic dining experience at this Lebanese place in the heart of Oxford city centre recently. Pictured below is the chicken shawarma bowl, which was a good single serving portion containing a well-balanced mix of vegetables, rice, chicken, and spices. The falafels were also freshly made, filling, and aromatic. The wrap dishes were very flavorful and satisfying as well. They offered a lot of sharing plates, making it an ideal spot for larger groups and family-style dining. Plates may be on the higher end of the price range but there are many options available. There’s also a menu barcode at the table to scan for photo, ingredients, and allergens in each dish, which makes it easy for those who don’t east Lebanese food often to know what each dish contains. The servers were very kind and mindful with allergies - I pointed out we had lactose intolerance and they were careful to recommend what dishes we can have (the chicken shawarma bowl had dollops of yogurt, but if requested can be removed). This place was also nicely decorated and warm, which is pleasant to sit and dine in particularly during cold weathers. Overall a very lovely place for a hearty meal, would be happy to visit again!

I am in love with this place. I am in town for a few days and I find myself wanting to come several times a day. The atmosphere and the music is spot on. The decor makes me home sick. So much care and taste have been put into everything. My food was excellent. The hummus is exactly the way my mom makes it. And the wraps are something you could find at the best places in Beirut. My daughter who is a die hard falafel and tabouli fan was very satisfied. I definitely recommend for anyone looking for a taste of home.

We had a lovely time here the food was brilliant and all the staff were lovely. Our server Rahul, was so accommodating to vegan needs and changed our meze platter to a vegan meze platter. Thank you Rahul!! Would 1000% come back.

Divine! Aesthetic, to staff, to food - absolutely wonderful. So fresh and tasty, we went back a 2nd time! Relatively priced for the area.

The staff were attentive and friendly, which made for a welcoming atmosphere. The interior of the restaurant is also beautifully done - vibrant, clean, and inviting. As for the food, it was a mixed experience: Open Wrap Platter (Falafel/Halloumi): This was just okay. The falafels were unfortunately quite hard and lacked flavor. The bread also seemed store-bought, which took away from the overall freshness of the dish. Rice Bowl with Lamb Kofta: Decent taste, but the portion of meat felt small compared to the rice. The bowl felt heavy and a bit oily — more salad would have helped balance it out. Lamb Kofta with Butter Beans: Tasty, but again, the portion of meat was underwhelming for the price. Chicken Samboussek: Disappointing. The filling didn’t taste fresh and reminded me of something that had been frozen and reheated. The tahini served with it was extremely bitter and didn’t pair well with the dish. Overall, the food was okay, but felt overpriced for what you get - particularly with the small meat portions and a few quality issues. Service was great, and the space is lovely, but for the same price, I believe you can find better food elsewhere.