I went to Layalina with some old University friends for dinner last Friday after being tempted into the place by the fragrant smell of the Lebanese menu. I decided to be adventurous and order the Sea Bass which is someting I don't usually do (Seabass can go very, very wrong) while my friends ordered the Mezze.

We entered the restaurant to a very warm welcome and were seated in the far corner. The decor promoted a much needed sense of privacy which is something quite hard to find in the centre of London, yet still provided enough comfort for me and the girls to chat the evening away.

Our food and wine arrived promptly, tasted very fresh and the service was tentative, yet not overbearing. As the evening ended we were prompted to check out a cocktail bar called Layalina Privee, think it's owned by the same people, which is just below the restaurant. Perfect way to round off the evening.