Al Arez - (Near Kensington and Chelsea, london)

Jill Hoppi We had a truly wonderful stay at this hotel and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area. From the moment we arrived, everything felt welcoming, comfortable, and well organized. The rooms were clean, spacious, and beautifully maintained, making it easy to relax and feel at home. What truly stood out, however, was the breakfast. It was absolutely exceptional — without a doubt one of the best hotel breakfasts we have ever experienced. The selection was incredibly varied, with fresh fruits, high-quality pastries, delicious hot dishes, freshly baked bread, and excellent coffee. Everything was beautifully presented and constantly replenished. You could really taste the freshness and quality of the ingredients. A very special mention goes to Cecilia, who made our breakfast experience even more memorable. Her service was outstanding — warm, attentive, and genuinely friendly. She greeted every guest with a smile, made sure everything was perfect, and created such a pleasant atmosphere in the morning. Her professionalism and kindness truly made a difference and started each day on the best possible note. Thank you for such a fantastic stay. We are already looking forward to coming back!

Michael Ns I visited The Lavery in London and just had a coffee, but even that was a delight. The café has a cozy, stylish atmosphere, and the coffee was perfectly brewed—smooth, rich, and full of flavor. The staff were friendly and welcoming, making the visit feel relaxed and pleasant. Even with a simple coffee, the attention to detail and quality of the experience made it memorable, and I’d happily stop by again for another drink or a longer visit.

Kamran Nobari Delicious food and fantastic service. We arrived a bit early for our booking and were seated near the bar. The gentleman who welcomed us was providing us with updates on our table. We had a drink and then were guided to our table. We had few starters to share, like steak tartar and sausage and dumplings (can’t remember the polish name) all exceptional. Then me and my wife shared a schnitzel which was one of the best. Our waiter was friendly and helpful. Great experience

Aari Lemmik The service was outstanding—our server Maruf was attentive, friendly, and genuinely made us feel welcome. We had Pistachio Chicken Korma, Lamb Madras, Malwa Mango Chicken and Ajwaiji Salmon Tikka. While everything was presented nicely, the flavors felt a bit flat and the dishes didn’t quite meet the expectations set by the stellar service. Flavor is key in Indian cuisine, unfortunately it was missing this time. I’d return for the great hospitality and beautiful interiors, though I really hope the chef rediscovers their joy in cooking so the meals can improve and authentic rich Indian flavours will be re-introduced. Special thanks for the excellent espresso; it was a highlight of the dinner.

Wes Parker Delightful. I found this jewel using Google maps after leaving the Victoria and Albert Museum. It was a little confusing at first, as it was inside the Rembrandt Hotel. To add to the confusion, the actual restaurant was closed but the bar was open. I took my chances, and ordered fish and chips from the bar. The person who took my order was extremely friendly and I waited in a very comfortable chair at a small table. When the food came out, it was piping hot and looked marvelous. Looks were not deceiving. It was delicious. Whats more, the chef came out to see if everything was okay about 10 minutes after I was served. I am from the United States and my idea of fish and chips was what they serve at Captain Ds. In many ways, this was very similar. The battery was nice and crunchy and the fries were like steak fries, not potato wedges. The English peas were very tasty as well. I rounded out the meal with sticky toffee pudding.

Devin Wiesner Superlative: I got the set lunch menu. The dishes were beautifully presented, well thought out, balanced and seasoned beautifully. The service was excellent and each dish set the bar high and was unique in some way. Praavas delivered attention to detail and skill not commonly found. I savored each bite and at the end of the meal felt appreciative and a sense of gratitude for having this experience. Having said that, the Naan was fresh though a little pedestrian, a bit ordinary, I asked for some mint chutney on the side (for the Naan) and the waiter graciously obliged. I have a sense that the mint chutney was made in house as it was very good and elevated the naan to an exemplary experience. Needless to say I highly recommend Praavas and the set menu in particular, it was exceptional.