Darbar Restaurant & Lounge - (Shisha Lounge & Afghan Restaurant) - (Near Kensington and Chelsea, South East)

5 /5 GoldRider Showstopper: Really fantastic hidden gem. Reasonably priced for the tasty food. Reasonable sized portions, not too small and not too large. Its a very xlcozy environment and the meals were banging! The waiter was very helpful and created a seating area which provided some privacy in an open setting. Definitely worth the visit!

5 /5 Ashina Badar: My husband and I went for lunch/dinner today and the food was AMAzing. This is our first time going to an Afghan restaurant and this one did not disappoint us. Althought this place was very close to place we live I never went there before, regretting that. The food was delicious, the service was very good, staff was welcoming and friendly and the decor inside was so nice with good folk music playing. So calm and peaceful. We booked a place today morning which we usually do but was not busy during the time we went. Definitely visiting with friends next time.

2 /5 Kris: My experience at Darbar was quite disappointing. The prices are moderate, but the portion sizes are surprisingly small for what you pay. The food itself was very average — nothing stood out, and the flavors were far from memorable. What made the experience worse was the service. The staff were not particularly friendly or welcoming, and the overall attitude felt dismissive. Combined with the small portions and mediocre taste, the whole meal left a lot to be desired. Overall, this restaurant is just not worth it. There are many better options nearby with better service, better food, and much better value for money.

5 /5 kemal alija: I read the reviews before visiting. Thought I give them a try. The food was on point. I had rice and lamb with some sides. Everything was super tasty for me. The portion size was huge. I couldn’t finish so had to be packed to take away. I saw a lot of reviews about the staff not being polite. This is not true either. They super friendly and accommodating. The price was fair for the amount of food. Everything for was on point. I recommend them.

3 /5 Mo Numan: Pros: - Excellent service by the young brother who served me. Made me feel comfortable 10/10 to him - Waiters attention to detail and hard work is very clear - Food came very quickly - The chilli vinegars sauce was very nice - Kabulu rice was nice (just Average) Cons: - Very little meat... ALOT of bones! (Very disappointing) - Sauce/gravy flavour was below average (learn from Namak Mandi please!) - I was not provided a spoon for the curry - The customers sitting right next to me wanted the same dish as me but the waiter pointed out that the last portion was given to me and theyve ran out ... I found it very uncomfortable after that. I ordered the 1/2kg meat curry and rice. Came with salad. I asked for tap water but the brother brought me bottled (no biggy).