A polished central-London Lebanese spot with genuinely strong mezze, grills, and event hosting, but service can swing and the pricing feels steep if portions disappoint.
Grilandia Hanover Street delivers strong food quality anchored by consistently praised grills, mezze, and dips, supported by warm service and a polished Mayfair setting ideal for celebrations and pre-theatre dining. Occasional inconsistencies in meat preparation and portion sizing prevent a higher grade, though the restaurant maintains reliable execution across most visits.
Grilandia Hanover Street feels like a polished central-London Lebanese dining room that’s especially good at making an occasion feel like an occasion. Reviews repeatedly describe warm lighting, tasteful décor, and a room that can be lively without becoming chaotic; one guest even called it a place where you can happily lose track of time. The staff get a lot of love here, especially when they’re in celebration mode, though a minority of diners had the opposite experience and found the service frustratingly slow or inattentive. On the food side, the sweet spot is clear: mezze, falafel, baba ganoush, halloumi, and grilled meats are the things people come back for. The kitchen seems strongest when it stays in its Lebanese lane and leans into charcoal grills, dips, and shared plates. It’s a better fit for diners who enjoy a leisurely meal and are happy to pay a central-location premium than for anyone chasing cheap-and-cheerful comfort food. A few complaints about dry meat, stale bread, or small set-menu portions suggest that consistency can wobble, especially when the room is busy. For families, it’s pretty workable rather than overtly kid-focused. The menu has familiar enough options — chips, chicken, bread, halloumi, falafel, rice, and simple grilled chicken — so children who like straightforward food should manage fine. There’s no obvious kids’ menu, but the sharing-plate style and flexible staff make it reasonable for family meals, especially earlier in the day. If your child is picky, this is more “order the halloumi wrap and chips” than “adventurous tiny food explorer.”
Area vibe: Lively West End area known for restaurants, nightlife, and shopping.
Safety: Generally busy and well-lit in evenings but can be noisy with late-night crowds; stay aware of pickpockets.
What's nearby: Close to Oxford Street, Hanover Square, Bond Street and Soho restaurants, galleries and major Tube stations (Bond Street/Oxford Circus).
Book ahead and expect Mayfair prices; portions can sometimes feel small and service may lag at peak times.
A polished, warm dining room that feels made for occasions and lively group meals.