Situated along the Riverside at The Oracle Shopping Centre in Reading, Comptoir Libanais offers a vibrant dining experience that brings the rich culture and cuisine of Lebanese, North African and Middle Eastern cuisine to the heart of the city. The restaurant's quirky décor and unique concept provides a welcoming atmosphere for locals, tourists, and busy shoppers alike.
The menu at Comptoir Libanais is a celebration of authentic dishes, featuring a variety of hot and cold mezze, main courses, and delectable desserts. To start, guests can enjoy traditional mezze such as creamy hommos, smoky baba ghanuj, and crisp falafel, all served with freshly baked flatbread. These starters are perfect for sharing and offer a delightful introduction to Lebanese cuisine.
For the main course, the restaurant offers a selection of hearty dishes that cater to diverse palates. The lamb kofta, grilled to perfection and seasoned with aromatic spices, is served alongside vermicelli rice and a fresh salad. Vegetarian options include the aubergine tagine, a slow-cooked stew of aubergines, tomatoes, onions, and chickpeas, offering a rich and taste-filled experience. Seafood lovers might opt for the roasted salmon, accompanied by spiced chickpea and tomato sauce, fragrant green zhug, citrus tahina, and coriander.
Desserts at Comptoir Libanais are not to be missed. The baklawa selection, featuring sweet and crisp filo pastry layered with nuts and honey, provides a perfect ending to the meal. For a lighter option, the orange blossom mouhalabia, a traditional Lebanese panna cotta served with figs, prunes, and sultana compote, offers a refreshing and aromatic finish to your experience.
Complementing the food, Comptoir Libanais serves a range of homemade lemonades, such as the strawberry and rose lemonade and the fresh thyme and lemon lemonade, providing a refreshing accompaniment to the meal.
Located just outside the bustling Oracle and along the winding River Thames, Comptoir Libanais Reading is an ideal spot for those seeking a unique dining experience. Whether you're taking a break from shopping or looking for a place to enjoy a meal with friends and family, Comptoir Libanais offers an oasis of flavour and warm hospitality, serving a true taste of Lebanese, North African, and Middle Eastern cuisine.