Libbys of Dorking - (Near Surrey, South East)

5 /5 Franco: I recently visited Libby’s of Dorking, and it proved to be an exceptional experience from start to finish. The food was not only perfectly prepared but also beautifully presented, reflecting care, authenticity, and attention to detail in every dish. The service was equally impressive. The staff delivered hospitality at its best—warm, attentive, and genuinely committed to ensuring an enjoyable dining experience. Their professionalism elevated the entire meal, creating an atmosphere that felt welcoming and refined. Libby’s of Dorking is a restaurant I would highly recommend to anyone looking for quality Pakistani cuisine paired with outstanding service. I will definitely be returning and look forward to experiencing more of what they have to offer.

5 /5 Amjad: The food was nothing short of amazing truly authentic and cooked to perfection. You can really taste the freshness in every dish. The owner was incredibly welcoming, and the staff made the whole experience feel warm and personal. I will definitely be returning for more delicious meals and great service!

1 /5 Phil Anthony: 19/12/2025 update: I really wanted this place to survive and thrive but I ordered a lamb biryani this evening and was served chicken. Unacceptable. October 2025: Still finding their feet. Ordering was a little chaotic: still getting to grips with the till and card reader, and our order for 4 took 45 mins (waited in the QH). The lamb Kahari was delicious with decent meat, portion, and spice level. The pulao rice was a very large portion and tasty. Pakoras and garlic naan were also tasty. I would recommend avoiding the Bombay aloo as it was 98% spinach and only 2% potato (3 small chunks). Sign notes could bring own drinks in to eat in. Overall: ok for a new restaurant. Well try them again in the new year once everything has settled in to place. Oh and we met the owner and he seemed a thoroughly nice chap

3 /5 Rob Prince: Friendly staff and owner. We had the introduction menu (a reduced menu) and this review is written to be constructive and I wish this new business all the best. My first comment would be that I did not see many Pakistani dishes on the menu. My favorites normally include Chapli kebab, Nihari (lamb shank) , haleem, murgh cholay, charsi chicken and samosa chaat. Sadly non of these dishes were on the menu. They did however have Biryani and Karahi which we ordered. The Biryani was tasty and well spiced, but was described as King Prawn Biryani, yet I did not get a single king prawn, just a few tiny little prawns that were a bit rubbery (not what was expected). The chicken Karahi was nice, but was more like butter chicken than a traditional Karahi and was very mild and not heavily spiced (as I have had before in Pakistani restaurants). The portion was also a little small, only half filling the container. We also had the mix grill meats, which was tasty and had some nice flavors, plus a garlic nahn which was also good, but a little on the small side, as was the salad (mostly raw onions) that came with the grilled meats. The restaurant itself is small, so we chose for a take away. We also thought it would be helpful for them to add to the menu how hot/spicy each dish is and whats included in dishes like the mixed grill, which is currently missing. We will certainly visit again and give them another try, but at the moment its not quite found its roots. Good Luck.