Reviews of Guanabana Restaurant. (Restaurant) in London (London).
Guanabana Restaurant
85 Kentish Town Rd, London NW1 8NY, United Kingdom
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Open hours of Guanabana Restaurant
Sunday
12–10:30pm
Monday
5–10pm
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5–10pm
Wednesday
5–10pm
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12–10pm
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12–10pm
Saturday
12–10:30pm
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Reviews of Guanabana Restaurant
B. E.
Brunch at Guanabana Restaurant in Camden was an amazing dining experience. The food was amazing. From portions to the cost of food, all tied in well. The one thing I have never experienced is being able to take your own drinks too the venue. They serve their own drinks from juice to smoothies. If you love seasoned food or explosive flavours in your mouth then this is the place for you.
M. M.
Staff was extremely nice and welcoming. Ordered beef burgers which were good. Didn't get the extra price for the gravy/sauce though which was very watery to have with a burger.
E. S.
Excellent customer service and staff are friendly and professional.
The most amazing and tasty coffee from Panama coffee next door.
Very tasty plantain and full vegetarian Colombia breakfast.
Amazing place for food and hot drinks.
S. R.
Food is brilliant, flavours that will make you come back for more…only if you have the patience to wait a while for your food. Nevertheless great food. Jerk chicken is not one to miss.
A.
Best Caribbean food I’ve had. Soo tasty and on point. The portion sizes are soo filling I had to take a goody bag home 5/5 service and pleasant staff.
F. K.
The food, service and vibe at Guanabana cannot be faulted. Friendly attentive staff and the tastiest food I have had for so long. Will definitely be going back to try the breakfast. I had the mandem burger which consists of a jerk chicken patty which was so tasty. My sisters had the boneless jerk chicken meal which was so tender and juicy and the smash burger which was so flavourful. The drinks were also delicious. We had the virgin mojitos which were ace. Cannot recommend this place enough. A must visit!
G. L.
We booked for a big group (25 of us in the end) and I appreciated the patience of the staff as the number of people coming kept on changing.
On Mondays the restaurant do not charge corkage which was really appreciated.
But most importantly the food was soo delicious, with generous portions. Everyone enjoyed their meals and despite being such a big group everything came out hot and delicious in a timely manner.
Thank you so much for a great night! I will be back again
M. R.
Came here last night with my boyfriend and absolutely loved it! My first time trying oxtail and it was great! also 10/10 service! maya was very attentive and sweet! Her energy was amazing the whole time! one thing i can suggest is to maybe add more waiters in each section? the back of the restaurant was very busy yet she was the only one taking care of the section at the time and i could see she was stressing a little , but even then she gave great service and made sure we were having a great experience which is appreciated! definitely recommend the oxtail and abodo wings!
A. A.
Food was absolutely lovely, worth the trek from West London. Service could do with improving as we were waiting a long time just for our orders to be taken then again for the bill.
No children friendly options available either so this would be a great improvement.
I. A.
Great service and even better food. Would highly recommend the lamb curry and jerk chicken. Needed somewhere to pray and the waitress very kindly took me to a space downstairs at their sister restaurant a couple doors down and even provided me with a prayer mat! Will definitely be coming again.
s. m.
Had the best time. Usually the vegan options are mediocre but the vegetables trio here was absolutely delicious. And the service- made our night much more enjoyable. Thank you to Maya and the waitress with the hijab , they were so fun and cute and were attentive the whole time. Made sure we had an enjoyable night- and we 100% did!! Defo coming back soon
F. K.
I had a slightly mixed experience in terms of the food. Some of the dishes were good, however, some were too salty and too overcooked e.g. the calamari starter and the dutty fries. However, what stood out in this restaurant was the excellent service provided by Maya. She resolved all of my issues without issue and is one of the nicest restaurant employees I've come across. If I were to go back, a major reason would be her great customer service. Thank you again!
R. L.
Enjoyed my first meal since lockdown at this resturant. Really enjoyed my evening. The service is really good with excellent staff. The food was delicious!! We ordered jerk chicken with rice and pea which was amazing. The portion size was excellent. Taste and quality of food was a very high standard. 1 small issue, we ordered mac and cheese and it came out cold to the middle of the dish which told me that it was frozen! Overall great experience. Highly recommended!!!
P. K.
Great food , Amazing customer service from Bruno , he made our experience of the restaurant 10 times better. Highly recommend the cactus fries first time trying them really delicious.
S. S.
My first ever jerk chicken meal. Loved it. Really good service and great food. Would definitely recommend.
N. C.
Chicken burgers are of poor quality- mostly fat and cartilage. The waitress was very polite though. Ribs were ok. The staff in general are very slow so wouldn't recommend
L. N.
Loved it!! Food was delicious. Portion sizes are so big. Service was good, Janice was so so lovely and a thank you to the assistant manager maya: very welcoming and both made our experience better! will come again
T. H.
This restaurant blew my mind! To start with, the food was delicious - No question about it! Huge portions to fill you up and bursting with flavour!
And the service was outstanding. I’ve been to many restaurants where the servers were just not bothered about any customers and find it difficult to show even decent manners however this restaurant really went over and beyond for my reservation.
I booked it for a small party of 3 for lunch - My dad actually recommended this place and he is super picky, so I instantly thought I need to try it!
We were running slightly late and I called the restaurant to apologise and let them know and they were so calm and friendly over the phone. They didn’t get frustrated like most places and threaten to give the table away - they just simply said thank you for letting us know. (Some other restaurants should take a leaf out of their book)
Upon arrival we were shown such great, accommodating treatment from all the staff - (one in particular but I didn’t get her name! She gave us a doughnut for my friends birthday and didn’t charge which was incredibly generous)
& All the reviews about it being expensive, yes it’s not the cheapest restaurant in London but to be honest, if you want fine dining, you gotta pay fine dining price - or you should have just gone to Tennesseeland chicken’n’chips and skipped the care and quality that goes into this kind of food.
My table got 3 main dishes, 2 starters and 3 drinks for £60 - I actually find that pretty good price and the portions aren’t at all small.
We went at Brunch time but since the plan was for lunch, we ate the main dishes and some starters - We will be returning here to try their Brunch menu & more!
I will definitely be recommending this place to family/friends! A delightful Halal Restaurant- No Alcohol!
Thank you guys once again for a lovely experience and great hosting :)
M. H.
This was the best food I have had from any restaurant in London, the jollof rice and jerk chicken were exquisite. The service was swift and the staff were amazing. Will definitely be seeing me and my friends again.
S. W.
Beautiful food! My husband and I were this side of town at the weekend and spotted this place. We decided to try it out and were not disappointed. Amazing food and flavours I have never tried before. Food very rich so go hungry. Would highly recommend and seemed popular with the locals
m. a.
Food is very tasty and waitresses are very nice. I'm putting 4 out 5 stars because my meal was too spicy for me. I think it would be good to mention it somewhere in the menu or the waitress to let you know. I took the boneless jerk chicken. The rice and salad that came with it were really good
I. M.
Really nice food and lovely staff. The coffee is out of this world. The decor is really special, with lots of plants and interesting prints. Would highly recommend.
H. A.
I had a great this Saturday in Guanabana. The service was excellent from Peter and he went out an extra mile to make us happy. I was disappointed at first with other young waiters who were hanging around and not paying much attention to the customers as they were busy chatting with themselves. But overall food is great, loved jerk chicken it was delicious
A. K.
We were quite late for our reservation and the kitchen was closed, but Peter who I believe to be one of the managers was amazing. He quickly rectified the matter for us and arranged for the chef to make our food. I’m absolutely chuffed with the service and very happy the staff were able to accommodate us.
I will continue to recommend this restaurant with 4* +. The food is scrumptious and not to mention halal :)
Thank you Peter and the chefs of Guanabana.
S. U.
Amazing. The food was good all round from start to finish. Surroundings was very nice so felt comfortable eating here. I would definitely recommend the steaks here along with a nice chilling mojito drink. The staff are very welcoming and polite. Will be coming here again to enjoy this food.
N. S.
Had an amazing dinner in Guanabana this weekend. Peter was fabulous and very hardworking probably the only we saw actually trying every possible way to satisfy the customers. Food is tasty, mains are good portion size! Starters could be better.
h.
If your looking for delicious Caribbean food go here! The portions are HUGE especially the Jerk Chicken. The flavours are great, everything is well seasoned and spiced.
This is a BYOB restaurant which so grab a bunch of drinks before hand if you want and settle in for some authentic Caribbean home cooking.
Overall, friendly staff and this is a great place for group dinning.
Make sure you try the cactus fries something I had never tried before and they were great!!
M. K.
Food is decent, portion size is good nothing special. Price wise very expensive for the food quality and quantity. I would not recommend the nachos unless you like mince in floating oil. Would i recommend? NO. I really wanted to recommend too as it was good place but price and quality wasn't comparable. Very nice hosts
A. J.
We got the jerk chicken and a smash burger and both were excellent, really large portions for a very reasonable price. The service was good and the food came out pretty fast
S. C.
My favourite Caribbean restaurant in London! So authentic- tastes like home. Always a really relaxed atmosphere and the staff are great! The BYOB policy is also appreciated. I think the evening menu is better than the brunch menu but both are still full of delicious stuff!
c. F.
Good service and food. Came here for the roast, was not disappointed. Thank you Maya for the amazing service, so nice and sweet. If you ever go to guanabanna, ask for maya, will give you good service. One thing was drinks took a little long to come, but it was sorted out, Overall had a good time.
C. D.
Great food, music and staff. Will definitely visit again
D. P.
Very enjoyable, good location, tasty food, efficient staff, and its BYO! Caribbean theme, they also do brunch (looked great at the next table), but the main menu was brilliant. Recommend the oxtail stew, curry lamb, and the vegetable trio, but it all looks good. The back area is airy with an atrium and has a pleasant atmosphere. A few tables outside at the rear if it's a nice day or warm evening. Nice people, definitely going again.
G. T.
Very good food, and popular with locals. I had traditional boneless jerk chicken, plantains, red beans & rice. My wife choose grilled sea bass with cocoanut sauce, and with feta & mash (sublime combination). We exchanged plates halfway through the meal.
No alcohol, unless you bring your own.
b. a.
Took a while to be seated, busy place. My order came out wrong and i was told that what i asked for wasn't even on the menu, but the water ok'd it beforehand. Portions were of a decent size. The bill took ages to arrive
s.
Guanabana Restaurant has been here since 2007 serving Latin Caribbean cuisine from all over South America & the Caribbean.
Hence on the menu, you will find a mix of Caribbean and Tex Mex food like Tacos and Fajitas.
As a fan of Caribbean cuisine, I went for the Jerk wings and Jollof rice.
They had this on the brunch menu but did not suggest us to order it as it had extra plaintains for the same price.
The food was tastier than it looked.
The chicken wings were deliciously spicy with a punch that didn't linger and the Jollof rice was also spicy and went wonderfully well with it and the sauce from the chicken.
I was lucky I didn't order the lamb curry because the lamb was a bit firm and dry.
Overall, I was really glad I checked it out.
There is also an extra compulsory 12.5% on top of the bill.
R. B.
It's crazy how I was living next to this place for over 25 years and have never eaten there until recently. The food is amazing and halal! From the owner, the chef and all the staff; they all extremely friendly and welcoming. Would definitely recommend to all.
H. R.
Lovely food. Great atmosphere. Went late at night so some of the steak options limited. Defo going back to try the other steaks. The hot sauce they gave with the starters was amazing!! The half chicken was lovely. Beef ribs on the sweetside but the hot sauce added the kick you need!!
Z.
Lovely atmosphere and rustic decor (and outdoor seating option), feels very home-like and welcoming. The food is delicious, a very varied menu though slightly on the pricey side. Exceptional customer service, some of nicest staff!
A. W.
really tasty food, very generous portions!
only tiny gripe was that that one main came out a little late although our party had pre-ordered, but it didn’t ruin the experience.
Bring your own bottle was also ace.
C.
Lovely family owned and operated Caribbean restaurant. Staff is friendly, in fact, I chatted with the owner for a while. I ordered the boneless jerk chicken. If you can't handle a bit of spicy, make sure to let then know. My nose was running by the time I finished. But it was great and a huge portion size: the chicken comes with rice and peas, salad and fried plantains. Service was a bit slow, but I'll give them a pass for an authentic home cooked meal! I recommend it and will be back to try the burgers.
H. I.
Great food and vibrant atmosphere. Good place for meeting friends or for celebrations 🎉.
Good fun and funky decor. Menu combination of Afro Caribbean, African and South America. Drinks 🍸 varied alcohol and non alcohol 🍹 Fahitas fab! Food satisfying with good portions.
Didn’t try desert.
G. S.
Let's get the low points out of the way; Soft drinks are wildly overpriced (similar to other restaurants tbf) £2.70 for 330ml. Parmesan & Garlic Fries disappointing with shards of parmesan sat unmelted on fries. Creamy Mash, just mash, quite dry.
Boneless Jerk Chicken with rice and peas and plantain was excellent, might be the best I've ever had! Spicy but not too spicy, great flavour and filling too. That sauce was perfection!
The restaurant and staff are welcoming, a really fresh and open space. Recommended highly for the chicken alone. Brilliant stuff!
R. B.
Amazing food!!! and always such good service, always so friendly and such a relaxed chill atmosphere. Best carribbean food around always delicious. Highly recommend
R. J.
We visited Panadera earlier and decided to pop into Guanabana. I was already full so decided to share 2 starters with my son. We had the fried calamari and jerk wings. We absolutely loved them both. My wife can eat a horse so continued with the spicy boneless jerk chicken. It was her first time eating jerk chicken and she was not disappointed. The service was also very good.
R. K.
Good vibes all round!
I recently visited Guanabana with 9 colleagues for our end of year team meal and the atmosphere was just incredible.
We had to secure our places with a deposit and pre-orders from the festive menu prior to the date we visited (15 Dec). The person we spoke to was very friendly and accommodating and took in to account all our preferences and dietary needs.
On the day, we arrived at 2pm to find a busy restaurant with many other office parties taking place so already it felt very festive. We were seated and the waitress provided water, mocktails and steaming hot garlic bread rolls made fresh on site which were delicious.
I pre-ordered the following items -
Starter - Jerk Adobo Wings
Mains - Jerk Baby Chicken - Pepper and Spice flavour
Dessert - Churros
The wings were delicious and literally finger-licking good, pretty much all of us selected this and did not regret it. The few people who had the beef carpaccio starter tried some of the wings and agreed they were succulent and well seasoned.
The Jerk baby chicken came with jollof rice, plantain and seasonal veg. Because the chicken was so big, I couldn't finish my sides and that jollof was the best rice I'd tasted before. I was saving the rice for last but by the time i finished the chicken and veg, I was stuffed. I would come back for a whole plate of the rice!!
After such a heavy mains, it was lovely to have the light cinnamon sugar churros, which were made fresh, with vanilla ice cream to end the meal.
The wait in between courses did take long but this was understandable as the place was heaving, every corner had a team of people.
I have been to Guanabana before when it's quieter and not during the festive season and it has been a pleasant experience.
We passed the time by getting up to dance in between meals and having our Secret Santa so all in all, we all had a fantastic time.
Hats off to the people in charge of the music, it was loud but you just couldn't help dancing in your seat (or wherever there was free floorspace) and singing along!
We all had a fantastic time and I look forward to coming back :D
Visited Dec 2017
A. 1. (. L.
My wife and I ate here today and were treated to the most amazing dining experiences. My wife got the rib eye steak with mushroom sauce and I got the Boneless Chicken thighs with the sweet BBQ sauce. The food was immaculate. Stefan the chef who prepared our food was kind enough to have a chat to us after the meal too! The service staff were really nice and kept up the jolly good and trendy vibes. Thanks again and we will definitely be back!
L. O.
The food was nice and atmosphere ambient, especially at the back of the restaurant. They got my order wrong though, which is why they lose a star. Food was lovely and finished it all.
S. A.
A group of friends and I visited the restaurant for a birthday, and the customer service from the staff was amazing. The lady that served us was extremely nice and welcoming; she recommended The Messy Mexican from the Brunch menu which didn't take long to arrive, and was delicious. I highly recommend their churros which were warm, soft and served with vanilla ice cream and a caramel sauce. The restaurant is very cosy and homely, they have a prayer room for those who need to pray, and the toilet was clean. I would definitely visit again soon.
E. A.
Delicious Carribean food. Large variation of flavours and options. Friendly staff. Slightly pricey however and could improve their quantity slightly such as fries.
S. A.
I ordered the famous barbecued jerk chicken which was seasoned really well. The plantain was sweet and complimented the food perfectly. They also had a prayer space downstairs which was really convenient. Staff were welcoming - all round really good place to visit.
F. A.
Came here for a meal night out. Received such lovely service and not to forget how amazing the food was. Defo recommend the roast! Will be coming back here
H.
Fantastic restaurant. Many interesting options in the menu to choose from and staff are very friendly. Food was well cooked and very tasty. Would recommend to try this place.
T. O.
Great restaurant serving unique dishes for dinner. We came here two times and loved everything we ordered! Especially loved the Guava and Goat Cheese Burger and the Mac and Cheese (that tasted like French toast). Highly recommend it!
n. k.
Super nice place and this mango smoothie was crazy delicious
M. M.
Awesome place, great atmosphere and even better food. They serve the best burgers in town and have the best ribs. Favourite restaurant by far!
A. M.
A great place in Camden. Food was great, BBQ beef burger was great as it didn't suffer the same issue most BBQ burgers do; bring too rich. Atmosphere is a bit dark so you'll like it if that's your thing. Halal food too :)
Only issue was that the Mojitos we got (mango and lychee) just tasted like Rubicon drinks... And I found out they use Rubicon mango and lychee to make it, so that was disappointing.
a.
Had the ribs and Mac n Cheese and it was sensational! Tried my friend’s jerk chicken which was also nice but the ribs stole the show for me 😍😍😍
C. C.
Was realllllly impressed with the vegan option that I ordered one as a take away! Service was top notch. Thank you
A. O.
Great food for good price. The waiter was funny and a great host. Definitely will be back for more rod the food
A. J.
Great ambience, great food, great service! Mojitos were delicious, as well as the Shakalaka prawns and the picanha and sirloin steaks. Lovely warm atmosphere and definitely made to feel welcome!
R. J.
The food was incredible, the rack of ribs a real treat! The vibe was relaxed, nice music but not loud, good lighting. The staff were extremely friendly! Will 100% be going back!
G. P.
Half Jerk chicken combo is good. Beef ribs are tasty and flavoursome. Filling. Might want to get a table further inside, if smokers are outside the restaurant, noticed that when the door opened it's not so nice.
M. L.
Great place to eat in Camden! Mixed ethnic cuisine, from Caribbean to Nigeria and many places in between! Really tasty food, reasonably priced and the drinks are also good. I had the Nigerian Surf and turf and some poutine both of which were amazing. Spicy, but for me as it should. Staff friendly and really helpful. Food and drinks are halal so as stated bring your alcoholic drinks because there's none there.
b. s.
I just left this lovely restaurant! First thing that I did is writing this honest review! Staff are so so lovely and hard working! I had fried seabass and it tastes so so good! I highly recommend it 💙
R. A.
Do yourself a favour and visit Guanabana on a Sunday afternoon to try their island roast, one of the best meals I have ever eaten and you can have either a chicken roast or a beef roast. I wish I lived in Camden so I could eat at this restaurant everyday. The atmosphere was also great and the staff were really friendly. 11/10.
T.
The best Carribean food at Guanabana’s. It's one of my favorite for Carribean food. Also, there's great customer service. Thank you guys😊
Y. D.
Great food, fantastic mocktails and always a great vibe and atmosphere!
A. B.
Food was amazing! Unfortunately the service was very slow. There was 3 of us and took an hour for the food but also we had to ask 3times for just at least our drinks which took 40minutes to get to us. Otherwise. Nice decor. Relaxed buzzing atmosphere.
P. S.
What a vibe! Great atmosphere, amazing art on the wall and the music is incredible! Then there's the food! Quality! It helps that you can bring your own alcohol and there's a corner shop next door!
T. M.
Amazing breakfast and lovely staff!
R. V.
A very pleasant experience. Food was delicious. Service was quick and the location is great. Not far from the market.
M. “. B.
Loved the food, ambience, and the hallomi fries with pomegranate and mayo were off the chain :) Will deffo come again
M. H. (.
The food tasted great. Amazing customer service. 10/10 would recommend.
M. A.
Still good food but the staff were slacking the standard of service and restaurant quality has dropped, this was my go to restaurant pre lockdown, can't say the same now. Didn't get drinks until had eaten all the food which isn't acceptable. Staff just standing there when you're waiting for bill etc.
K. “. H.
Visited this venue on Mother's Day with my family as we visited here last and enjoyed the space and the meal back then, however our Mother's day dinning experience was not impressive at all.
We waited an hour and a half for our meals, prior to ordering our main meals we ordered 5 glasses of cold drinks and 1 cup of hot water with squeeze lemon in it, all the cold drinks were served except the hot water, 15mins later we reminded them that we're still waiting on the hot water, we were told it will be with us soon, haha!! to date we are still waiting, the food came but not the hot water and couple of our orders were wrong so we had was to wait for them to prepare the correct meals.
The staffs were not properly attired, the manager was somewhat pleasant but not very professional, the restaurant could do with a makeover to look and feel more comfortable.
I must say the food was great, very tasty and nice that's the only consolation. We refused to pay the service charge as we didnt think the service we received warrant the payment.
Would not recommend the venue but would not deny anyone tasting their meals. 🤷♀️
J. A.
I discovered this place back in 2012 by sheer chance. To my surprise I so happened to find this low key restaurant and have been eating there ever since! the food, staff and ambiance is nothing short of amazing! #bestjerkchickenincamden
A. R.
The Jerk Chicken was great and the place was quite big to accomodate quite a bit of people. We came in at noon which was not too busy yet. The food came in on time and the staff was friendly.
J. R.
Very interesting and tasty food. We had the snapper and the sea bass. Fish was soft and flavoursome. The music is a little too pop, but otherwise the place is nice. A little expensive but good.
P. “. S.
Great choice of food, the prawn and chicken fajitas was so nice. Atmosphere very relaxed, with great Cuban feel music in background. Staff very friendly and the restaurant looks to handle big parties.
N. A.
The food was delicious and well presented. My favourite was the tempura prawns and the Jersey chicken meal.
H. S.
I love the interior of this restaurant. Feels like in Morocco. The taste of the foods are great! I ordered this *sorry I forgot the name* and it's so freaking delicious specially because I love spicy.
K. M.
Always great food when we go there. Definitely value for money with the portion sizes they dish out. What stood out for me was the two young men who served us tonight. Very polite and delivered great customer service.
Have and will continue to visit this place.
Y. U.
The service here was spectacular! I always love a visit.
H. S.
It was good but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat there..
T. S.
Wonderful ambience and super affable service. The food was fresh and enchanting. Will easily recommend this restaurant to friends and family. Fair prices and generous portions. Keep up the great work.
M. S.
It used to be a fantastic place ( 3 years ago ) serving some of london best burgers in a great atmosphere. It’s now an OK place but not great anymore . Shame
W. a.
Steaks are always tasty. Love the jerk flavour with Latin twist. Halal, no Alchol sold on premises.
Y.
Love love love this place, food, atmosphere, staff, drinks. Would recommend it to anyone in the area and even to those who would travel for good food
A.
Lovely restaurant with a friendly atmosphere and nice staff. Went there with my friend and Loved my jerk chicken burger and churros!
J. B.
Lovely, well cooked food
Great atmosphere.
Little difficult to hear yourself speak though!
H. K.
Top place! Food rarely disappoints! Staff are friendly and approachable.
L. O.
The food was lovely but the service was not great.
N. A.
Very disappointed with the wait my wife literally divorced me cause the wait was so long and she wants custody of my kids you have literally ruined my life but food is so good
M. M.
My favourite burger place ever! Cannot go wrong. Can't fault the food. Absolutely 10/10
A. K.
The food was gorgeous! Thoroughly enjoyed the meal.
S. M.
Jerk chicken and Jollof rice was delicious. Mojito drinks available. Only issue is that service is so slow here and it’s always been like this.
S. G.
Nice food and drinks. servers forgot a bit of our order. Maybe a bit under Staffed?
N.
One of my favourite burger places in London. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Everyone I told to go loved it too :))
S. B.
Not our first visit.
Previously gave 4 stars.
Came with the family as a walk in.
Segregation of customers is via pop up stands with a plastic sheet stuck to it.
Food was average. Portion size of some of the starters and sides is questionable.
The customer service was very slow and left a lot to be desired. It felt like they had a lot of new staff. - I never blame staff with these things, always the management.
K. M.
Was very busy upon arrival, however was seated and served fast. Drinks came to the table within 5/10min, and food was fast too. Service was good. Waiters did their best despite the extreme business of the night, although I think they could have had more staff working. All in all, I’d go again. Food was decent portion and reasonable priced for what was given
C. T.
I'm a fan of anything Omar Shah but- tell- me- why- everytime I go to this place they never have their ribs??? I'm not gonna trash review this place because of course things are not going to be the same during covid,, their food is nice and I usually enjoy the vibe.. but this time? My fries never came and the service felt a bit off. Maybe next time?
S. M.
A bit on the pricey side but I was happy to pay as the service was excellent and the food was great. I fully recommend this place.
J. M.
One of my favourite steak places. Usually go for great big sizes lol
R. R.
Overpiced food, unable to control super loud customers. Great customer service. Overall was okay.
G. M.
Had a work dinner the other day and absolutely loved it. Excellent service and food was great. Staff were very patient and friendly, food was on point, first time I visit the restaurant, the waitress seemed a bit new to the job but very friendly and smiley, had a little issue with the jerk chicken having a bit of chicken hair on it but their manager was very helpful and nice to change it and give my colleague a little “Ube” scoop of icecream from their dessert shop which I HIGHLY recommend. Overall place is amazing and love the old decor, will back soon.
G. T.
Service was good bad sadly the food has gone down a bit. Half jerk chicken was a bit burnt. Peas and rice smelt a bit off, old not fresh. Jollof rice was nice but some crunch for some reason. Nigerian wings was good. Chips were very small portion and over cooked. It's a shame as they used to be really good. And it's quite pricey. I think their menu needs attention for improvement.
But staff are friendly.
P. S.
Staff our great , food is lovely.
C. b.
Great food, nice atmosphere. Will be returning
N. R.
Love this restaurant. The food is delicious, the staff are very friendly and welcoming, the atmosphere is great. Great tasting food at a fair price. The portion sizes are more than adequate. Its a great place to go to with family and friends or even on a date with your partner. Would definitely recommend this restaurant to everyone.
P. B.
If I could give this place 6 stars I would. From the minute I contacted them to host my wedding dinner reception, Saber was a superstar. He went above and beyond my expectations and really cared about making our day special. We spoke a few times before the day and he handled everything and I didn't have to stress or worry about anything at all.
The staff were attentive and managed to handle a large group of 29 people and the food was delicious! The portions were generous and filing and all of our guests are still raving about it. They even took delivery of your cake and assisting in serving it to our guests.
Food wise I recommend the curry goat, it was delicious.
I more than recommend this place for dinner, lunch or events. The staff are ace and the owner is the sweetest, kindest and personable man ever!
Thank you Saber and the team at Guanabana!
Precious
L. R.
I take my family to this place a lot! This is my favorite spot to pass a nice evening. I go there at least once a month. The cooking is very tasty, the workers are friendly and the prices are decent. I enjoy meeting in this restaurant to have a nice supper.
C. R. (.
Excellent food and place. Very busy so you might have to sit at the back in the cold.
N. T.
Had the veggie burger and fries, but the Ube Brownie dessert was amazing!!
Great place with helpful and attentive staff
K. W.
Staff are constantly overwhelmed but lovely. The atmosphere is great- relaxed and fun. Don't expect fine dining. Food was good, you won't be disappointed. Recommend the goat curry and jerk chicken (spicy). BYOB wine corkage £4/bottle.
k. s.
Starters were great! Got the messy Mexican burger which was alright. But could have done with more flavor. Dirty fries were very good. Food is also very filling. Couldnt finish the main plus starter
F. B.
Amazing boneless jerk chicken and loved the mango smoothie
H. N.
Lovely staff, and great food. Loved it
S. G.
I have been here a number of times now, both in the evening and in the daytime. On each occasion I really enjoyed the experience, the staff are very friendly and I absolutely love their overall decor. I felt very relaxed and even though on one occasion when I had not booked we were told that we would have just an hour to eat we actually were never rushed along at any time. To me this place has quite an informal feel to it, more like sitting in a friends kitchen. The food is gorgeous ( well mine was) on just one occasion I felt it was not 100% value for money but it certainly would not prevent me from returning again and again. For me 10 /10
S. M.
Nice burgers but extortionate prices and slow service!
D. W.
Great food. Good atmosphere. Would recommend
L. J.
Wow¡ The service here was great, staff is very knowledgeable about the food. Owner came over and greeted us and made sure everything was up to par. Chef also came out to ask about the food. Highly recommend. The food is super flavorful, great atmosphere. Felt like a Londoner, eating with the locals here.
J.
Amazing food, ribs were unbelievable!
K. S.
Food was on point! Triple Carne Burger highly recommended. Also cant forget about the Dutty Fries 😂💯. Staff are all polite and took our orders swiftly. Nice place to grab a munch and eat in👍🏾
P. T.
My son and his girlfriend took me there for Mothers Day. The food was very very tasty. I had Calamari for starters👌👌followed by my main course: Seabass; pan fried served with mashed potato and a herb sauce cooked in coconut it was absolutely delicious.
The wait time for the food was not long at all considering it was Mothers Day. The staff are all very friendly and make you feel comfortable and would go the extra mile. Would definitely go back there.
E. A.
Great flavoursome food and interesting range of afro-caribbean choices on the menu. The ribs, steak, jerk chicken, burgers and chefs specials all hit the spot depending on what you're feeling. The sides are great too, jollof rice, mac and cheese and Jamaican poutine. Can be a bit pricey so best to order strategically. During busy times the wait can also be a little too long but must try if you're in the area
E. G.
This place is cool. The food was beyond incredible and as a foodie I seriously couldn't savor the food fast enough. The flavors are fresh and meld together for a perfect bite after bite. Customer services is always friendly and helpful. I recommend everyone to try it. I have been here two times already and will definitely be back!!
V. F. F. D. M.
The food at this restaurant is 10/10 with a capital T for tasty!! The service was excellent and staff very friendly. Being a true Carribbean, It's really hard to find tasty Carribbean food in England but Guanabana have really pulled it off! I Will definitely be visiting again and recommending this restaurant to all my friends.
h. d.
Stumbled across this Restaurant by accident and now its my absolute Favorite!
They have friendly staff, an amazing Cook great food and a fair prices.
You should know that they don't sell alcohol, but have a very fair byob (Bring your own booze) Policy.
That means you can bring whatever alcohol you like and pay a small fee per bottle.
However I personally think that's a very minor inconvenience and the quality of the food is more than enough to make Up for it.
F. E.
THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!!!!!
GO AND EAT HERE, DO NOT WAIST TIME READING THIS REVIEW unless your planning for a place to eat. This is one of the best places for Caribbean home made cooking packed full of flavour! And you can bring your own drinks. The food is soooo delicious, burgers are heaven and so big and so fun. The staff are so friendly and cheerful, and for this reason I have come back here, again and again.
N. S.
Food is lovely. Shame they only did limited takeaway order and I travelled quite far to collect the food. Also they don't seem to pick up their phones as I've been calling them for three days. Eventually I travelled to the restaurant ordered food at their counter and took it back with me. But it was worth the journey!
N. M.
I had the half jerk chicken and guava mojito on Yordanos' recommendation and it was absolutely splendid. The environment is very inviting and all the staff were extremely courteous (shoutout to Yohana). I went on a Friday afternoon (~3pm) and it wasn't too busy. I got a chance to speak with the owner Shajuk "Uncle" and he was very welcoming and gave me some background on how the restaurant came about. Overall lovely atmosphere, staff and food. Definitely worth a trip here!
A. E.
Went 2/3 weeks ago with the Mrs on the 'buy one burger get one free Wednesday'. The burger was great for half price I wouldn't complain. Service was good too, we felt fairly welcomed. Going here on a non buy one get one free day surely would've hurt the pockets abit though. Would really advise prices of burgers to be lowered by maybe 10%, and definitely the prices of the sides (£3.90-4.50 for small fries). The restaurant overall was great and would definitely visit again
A. Z.
The food portions are huge! I had the ribs and the meat just fell off the bone and into my mouth. The professionalism and hospitality is top notch. The staff are really friendly. I highly recommend Guanabana for couples and team dinners.
J. I.
Absolutely delicious food. We had a mix of starters, jerk chicken and rice, curried mutton and rice. Everything we has was 5 stars. Been here twice and will not hesitate to go again. The vibe in the place is buzzing.
A. J.
Jerk chicken with the white sauce is peng!! Highly recommend even if you don't like garlic. ;) Lovely staff who gave me a treat after finding out it was my birthday. So pleased! Thank you, moimoi. 😊😊😊😊
M. N.
This is the second time that I've been to Guanabana, and I decided to sample the Burgers. I was pleasantly surprised; the quality of the meat was exceptional, and far more superior to some of the other Halal eateries. The service was friendly, but could be a little more attentive, this is no Meat Co yet everyone has a smile on and the restaurant oozes with an aura of comfort and fun, just look around and you’ll see all the other customers lost in the ambiance. The price was reasonable relative to the food and level of service; I don't think anyone could really feel hard done here as there really is something for everyone. The Restaurant it's self is a fresh change from other places; it's adventurous, yet homely, comfortable and cool. Top marks, and worth recommending.
P. D.
Authentic flavours, great food with generous portions. Very friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere and the BYOB was very reasonable. If I can't find an excuse to get back to this part of London to eat here again the I will just make this place the reason 🙃
P.
I've been several times. Absolutely delicious I'm trying to be vegan but this place has caused me to fall off the wagon (their Jerk chicken omg)
The Chickpea curry is yummy, I must also confess to buying extra food when I leave because I'm just greedy lol. This place is a little pricey so I don't do it often
Z. P.
Friendly staff.. Interesting menu, large portions. For those who like to try new things
a. A.
I went there yesterday for the first time and it was absolutely delicious.
I strongly recommend you the curry goat. The meat was soft and tasty.
The staff is friendly and i really appreciated Sara, the waitress, for her sympathy and her smile.
The only thing is that the most of the main dishes are overpriced.
I will certainly come again to eat and try new dishes.
A. S.
Been coming here for a while now and as always, the food is decently portioned, well presented, fills you up nicely and gives you a warm feeling in your belly the way good home cooked Caribbean food should. Decor is very cosy and romantic and the staff of very attentive and friendly. Would definitely recommend the jerk chicken
S.
Have been here many times, and have always found the service to be acceptable/good and the waiters friendly. I recommend calling ahead because they don't always have the ribs in stock. They're by far the best thing on the menu, which is DEFINITELY overpriced. Once the ribs were really salty but we ate them anyway, but when we told them about it on the next visit the waiter took the time to sit down with us for a few minutes to find out exactly what happened - so they are definitely trying! Some of the cocktails are really good. They also gave us free ice cream for the salty ribs but it tasted like Tesco Value ice cream, bless them - I recommend taking a long walk after the ribs to somewhere else for dessert.
t. j.
One of my favourites restaurants to go to, my friend and I visit every six months or so, we always have a lovely time here. Our favourite is the jerk chicken and the cactus fries.
Highly recommend this place, the decor is old school, unique.
C. M.
Very authentic rustic restaurant. Menu is exciting to choose from. I had the rice n peas with jerk chicken. Not enough rice for the amount of gravy served but tasty all the same. Could have been a tad hotter in heat as opposed to spice. My friend tried the Columbian breakfast..... he enjoyed the varieties of meat on his plate. I would go back just to try the breakfast.
_.
My first Caribbean food experience, and I was not disappointed! The food was delicious, I’m asian so I need my flavour and spice. We ordered the curry goat and Benny was more than agreeable to exchange the rice and peas for jollof rice .
My husband and I went while we were fasting and the waiter Benny was so kind and accommodating.
They ensured that our food would arrive 10 minutes before our time to break fast and were almost apologetic that they couldn’t bring it out right on time. Which is really hard to predict!
Benny was very informative and friendly.
The manager also was always on hand at the slightest to attend to us.
And a smile goes a long way - very friendly!
They also cater to people who need to pray- separate prayer room.
Will definitely be back!
M. H.
Good points, nice deco, friendly welcoming staff. Bad points, the steaks were over done, whilst being 1 of two groups only on the nights, our tables took forever to be cleared of dirty plates and in the end we had to gather it all ourselves and forcibly hand it to one of the waiters.
G. B.
I came yesterday with my friend and it was our first time.
Food was good but the service was brilliant!
As soon as we walked in the gentleman who was incharged Ale(I hope I spelled it right) was very friendly and made a remark about my friends skirt as we said we are cold we don’t wanna sit in the front and he replied saying you shouldn’t wear a skirt which was very funny lol
We had an amazing time and a good laugh with Ale and we will definitely be back!
B. L.
Great independent restaurant with attentive staff, yummy food, crazy menu, delicious burgers, creamy milkshakes and halloumi fries to die for! Yum.
The service was brilliant, I love that we were served by various happy staff, not in your face but there when you need them And a massive thank you to Benny, he was great!
We are out of towners but if we are in the neighbourhood we'd definitely go back. Lucky locals 😊
R. K.
I really like this place. Food is really good and the atmosphere is nice.
A. C.
This is clearly one of the coolest place to eat in the area. Anytime I visit this place I am highly satisfied. They maintain their very high level service and the highest level of food they provide. You definitely will enjoy this this place. Very recommended.
C. J.
The guys met up here for a truly filling meal, not one I'd forget in a hurry. The outside is deceptively ordinary, the place is very inviting and the food pretty much the best I've enjoyed paying for in a very long time. Its a wonder I haven't been back, maybe the locale being in Camden has something to do with that. The service too is impeccable, our waiter catered for our every demand speedily. Deserves to be in a better location, excellent establishment!
N. A.
Simply Delicious. A small venue, intimate. A few tables outdoor too. Go in hungry and order the curried lamb and be prepared to be blown away. Jerk chicken is equally delicious. Mocktails and juices are delicious too.
Go enjoy...
S. W.
The food was great (I had an absolutely massive veggie burrito for dinner, and it was delicious), but the music in the restaurant was far too loud. The couple at the next table asked for it to be turned down - it was still too loud. When I asked for it to be turned down, I was told it already had been. Made conversation a bit difficult - this was the level of music you'd expect in a bar rather than a restaurant. It was also a bit difficult to flag down waiters when needed - we were left waiting for quite a while a couple of times.
R. K.
Boys travel specially. Love the theme and quality of steaks. Cooked to perfection. Juices are refreshing.
L. M.
The food here is DELICIOUS. The staff are super friendly. And the restaurant's got a nice vibe. Been here twice so far and will come lots more!
M. M.
Good experience, lively crowd, good food.....
P. C.
A bit overpriced but very delicious
J. I.
Food was fantastic and was attended to by a lovely young waiter named (ALI) very helpful, good energy and fantastic customer service!! Would highly recommend.
M.
Really really nice delicious food my favorite were the variation of chips makes me wanna go there and become a usual. Friendly nice staff. The only comment i have is the portion of some dishes were quite few and the prices are a little bit high.
A. T.
Really nice atmosphere. Bring your own. Good portions and good food! Will be going again soon. We found the service to be fine. Waiters were attentive and service was good. We were given a choice of tables and good advice about things on the menu.
S. B.
Delicious authentic food! The food was well seasoned! Added extra spice to my dish and it was perfect. Customer service was great however the food was slightly overpriced so was an expensive meal out!
I. F.
Great food. Jollof was perfect!
M. P.
A lot of great soul food to chose from. Great burgers. All meat is halal.
S. D.
Enter the door of Guanabana and you'll feel like in Cuba. The music, the decor, the atmosphere, the stools... everything recreates a South American vibe and the staff are helpful, despite the service can be very slow. The meat and the main dishes are incredibly tasty. This is actually the only place where I saw my burger being served after being stabbed with a knife from top to bottom. Awesome. They offer amazing milkshakes too.
k. s.
Starters were great! Got the messy Mexican burger which was alright. But could have done with more flavor. Dirty fries were very good. Food is also very filling. Couldnt finish the main plus starter
A. J.
Jerk chicken with the white sauce is peng!! Highly recommend even if you don't like garlic. ;) Lovely staff who gave me a treat after finding out it was my birthday. So pleased! Thank you, moimoi. 😊😊😊😊
G. T.
Service was good bad sadly the food has gone down a bit. Half jerk chicken was a bit burnt. Peas and rice smelt a bit off, old not fresh. Jollof rice was nice but some crunch for some reason. Nigerian wings was good. Chips were very small …
K. W.
Staff are constantly overwhelmed but lovely. The atmosphere is great- relaxed and fun. Don't expect fine dining. Food was good, you won't be disappointed. Recommend the goat curry and jerk chicken (spicy). BYOB wine corkage £4/bottle.
N. S.
The place is not fancy looking but they have put everything into the food. Everything was cooked tasty. There was nothing that our group had that was bad. I will be going back here.
E. S.
Visit with family from the Caribbean and the States on recommendation from nephew we all loved the generous portions and the plate licking flavours of the food served and will deffo visit again.
Lovely second and a well deserved top given. Blessings 😇🙏🏾💯
J. S.
Nice food! Affordable!
Excellent service!
N. A.
Simply Delicious. A small venue, intimate. A few tables outdoor too. Go in hungry and order the curried lamb and be prepared to be blown away. Jerk chicken is equally delicious. Mocktails and juices are delicious too. …
F. K.
Food was lovely, but terrible music. Very pleased food was halal
S. G.
Booked for a low key birthday dinner for my little bro. Both the food and service was exceptional. From the moment the person on the other end picks up the phone to take the reservation they make you feel you are talking to friends, until the time you leave. Little Gem in London.
S. C.
Food is delicious and authentic with respects to the Caribbean food served... the mojito is non alcoholic and tastes 50 times better than an alcoholic mojito I have had elsewhere,
One "ISSUE". The serving size of the lamb is tiny it would be THE BEST Mutton Curry if you had at least a palm full of meat. I got 6 pieces of shin bone with a chicken nuggets worth of meat on a couple of them..
DELICIOUS but I WAS NOT even near full.
c. s.
Here for a friends birthday! We got to take over the back of the restaurant so as not to scar the rest of the dinners a awat. It was great. Staff were excellent and patient.
C. G.
Amazing place, great food, fantastic service! I came with my boyfriend and two of my friends, Iam half Portuguese but my boyfriend is Colombian, food was very nice however we couldn’t really find a latin dish except for the empanadas, however we were very satisfied with the portion. Ale or aly was our server, great energy, made us feel home with his attempts to speak to us in Portuguese made us feel home jaja! Amazing place and atmosphere we will be back for sure!
F. J.
Fantastic pancakes for brunch. Crispy calamari was seasoned nicely and were so tender. Jerk Chicken was delightful as well. Will definitely be coming back again.
L. H.
The décor and ambiance as a whole is very pleasant. The steak I ordered was brought with sauce bearnaise and it tasted amazing. The meat was perfectly prepared and with the sauce it tasted like a piece of heaven. I shared a second steak with my friend because it was too big to eat the whole. Anyway, I recommend going there if you are a person who enjoys nice meat.
E. S.
Visit with family from the Caribbean and the States on recommendation from nephew we all loved the generous portions and the plate licking flavours of the food served and will deffo visit again. …
C. G.
With the plethora of restaurants opening (and closing) it’s often hard to distinguish the good from the average. Guanbana is at the very top. Amazing quality food at reasonable prices and ample portions. A local favourite.
A. Z.
Good hearty wholesome Jamaican food. All of the menu is Halal. Guanabana mojito was really tasty and the cactus chips were unique. Goat curry was so tender with the jerk chicken flavoursome. Nice place to try a different cuisine.
L. F.
This restaurant, venue and the atmosphere was absolutely fantastic and great value, I was able to indulge in some of my favourites so I did 5 dishes later and I was more than satisfied.
The staff where amazing and very very geared for customer satisfaction and I met the chef 😀.
This restaurant will 1000000% be getting another visit from me and my very very happy appetite, dont miss out See for yourself not enough stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟.
J. O.
It's like a night club that serves food. I love it! Great atmosphere and service.
A. T.
One of my favourite places in London!
S. R.
Food is very good here, but got let down with their drinks menu. Not a lot to choose from, so it loses one star for that. They did serve efficiently and the food came to us in a fairly reasonable time. I would visit again if I am in the area.
S. M.
Great service and great food.I will definitely visit again.
E. D.
Went here on a whim on Friday night with 4 friends and ended up not wanting to leave! The food was delicious and reasonably priced. Great atmosphere and the staff were very accommodating. and its BYOB too! Excellent! Will defo be going back soon
R. C.
Fantastic restaurant, particularly if you love meat. Great buzz, but sufficiently chilled enough for an intimate date. Solid R&B, dancehall and reggae tracklist. Food came out very quickly and the BYOB element is a bonus, though the non-alcoholic house drinks are wonderfully mixed!
A.
Went there with a group of friends and we had a set menu. To be fair, we had so many (yummy) starters that I didn't even need a main course. Which was a burger. A massive amd tasty Caribbean style burger. See that picture? Giant. Afterwards, they brought us some desserts 😅
Notes: no buzzy drinks, but you can buy next door and bring with you.
R. P.
Food is amazing here. I tried the steaks and they are amazingly good. I come often with my partner when we want to eat proper grilled meat.
You can bring your own drinks to the local.
h. a.
It’s okay nothing special, the waitress was a bit a crazy I think, anyway I got a rump steak in jerk sauce, personally I felt that the salt content was rather high.
The toilets were flooded or something downstairs, rather a scary experience to be honest.
R. K.
Fantastic experience here. Delicious and unique brunch options, reasonable prices and and the friendliest staff I've ever encountered. The fried plantains blew our minds. Cannot wait to come back to try their dinner menu!
S. H.
Amazing food and even better service 😋
D. D.
Beautiful back patio and great food. Mojitos were delicious but not strong. Big portions (enough for leftovers the next day). Love the decor, ambience etc. Amongst the million places in Camden, a great find!
A. Z.
Really charming Caribbean restaurant. The staff were attentive and very friendly, and the food was tasty. They do a variety of mocktails and other concoctions which were really good too.
EDIT: Since my last review, I've knocked a star because the prices are really too high (£4 for chips and £5 for 3 churros!?). I recommend getting a burger since They're cheaper and still fill you up. Some of the staff but not all were also quite rude and got missed things (chips came way later than the food, someone's starter didn't come, and we asked for tap water twice but it never came). Food still tasted amazing though and definitely get the guanabana juice!
H. k.
Nice food and good customer service.
Z. A.
Excellent food great service I would recommend 100%
R. C.
Celebrated my dads 60th here. Loads of us. Slightly rowdy and the staff were just amazing. So kind, flexible and efficient. Food was excellent. Caters all sizes of partys. Highly recommend.
B. A.
Food was nice/okay. Although the staff were friendly the service was quite slow. Had to ask 3 times where the drinks ordered were, Which we finally received after about 15 minutes.
N. S.
The place is not fancy looking but they have put everything into the food. Everything was cooked tasty. There was nothing that our group had that was bad. I will be going back here.
A. K.
The food is always well prepared and delicious, cashiers gives great customer service. I like how clean it is and atmosphere. Keep up the good work.
N.
Great staff and friendly vibe. Good food, but not the best Carribean food I've had. The smoothies were the real hit. Sooooo fresh and yummy.!!
J. W.
Lovely atmosphere with great music and friendly staff who are well informed about their menu. Excellent service, delicious food, and no complaints at all. Will definitely be coming back!
I. A.
Good food, more attentive service wished
K. S.
Went as a private party. The 3 meat Burger was great. Fellow diners of the same party said the jerk chicken was a bit dry. Other than that it was OK. Would go again for the 3 meat burger dish.
J. A. D.
One of the better restaurant!!!! All is great, food, people, service!!! I've really appreciated to eat there and if it was possible I would rate with 10 stars!!!!!!! Thank you so much again 🙏👌⭐
S. h.
We only went in there because Bin Tang was too busy.
Service was great.
All dishes were recommended to us by waiter, and we wasn't disappointed.
K. G.
For my first Caribbean experience, it was truly unforgettable. The food was both tasty and filling, and the staff were very friendly. I highly recommend!
S. A. M. I.
I have always loved the jerk chicken, this time I thought to try the steak and it didn't disappoint me one bit. The meat was succulent in every way, the marinate was delish! Always accompany every dish with a side of chips or mash. Bye2 diet. Don't forget the mocktails!!
The meat are halal.
M. B.
A very enjoyable time in this venue. The food is excellent and very tasty. The menu lets you discover authentic south american food. A minor disappointment from the service/organization from the staff. But thumbs up overall!
K. A.
Have to say I was really impressed. Very nice food, good portions and I will be back until I've tried everything on the menu. The staff were all really helpful especially Rahi as he looked after us very well.........can't wait to go back
A. E.
Nice halal food, great service, amazing burgers
A. I.
For some reason we couldn't sit in the more comfortable seats at the back also steak options were limited . Food was slow to arrive. Surf and turf and fajitas were the tastiest
G. B.
Great find in Camden, food was oozing with flavour and had a variety of vegetarian offerings. Would highly recommend checking it out.
The obodo chicken wings are a must try 👌🏻
O. O.
Really nice atmosphere good customer service food is nice as well and really nicely cooked,
M. S. L.
Great food, great ambience. There's an internal terrace which is beautiful if the weather is nice. They also have Sisha and BYOB (Bring your own booze) - there's a shop literally next door. Staff was very nice too.
K. M.
Amazing steak at great prices and service
M. J.
Wow. One of the best halal restaurants I have ever been with the best steakes they offer. My wife and I came to the restaurant last Saturday and the place was packed. We where warned that we had to wait a while for the food as the restaurant was serving lots of large parties. I ordered the rib eye steak with mash potato and my partner ordered the spicy jerk chicken with rice and peas. All these dishes where so enjoyable. The atmosphere in the place was lively. Even the mocktails we orderx ( MOHITO AND PINA COLADA ) where delicious. All the staff where friendly,active and very helpful even the place was so busy.
THIS PLACE IS ONE OF MY FAVOURITE RESTAURANTS KNOW, AND I WILL BE BACK.
g. d.
A hipster place with good Latin and Caribbean food, and service. We had a friendly and diligent waitress. She knew what she was doing and done it well. service it self was prompt and to the expected standard
m. a.
Amazing food
C. F.
great food and atmosphere. We got the burgers with goat cheese and guava jam! just disapointed b/c they had run out of cactus fries so ill have to come back to give them a try!
c. m.
Great food great prices. Staff are friendly and always do their best to offer great service. The food is exceptionally good with meats that melt in your mouth .
B. K.
First time I been. Had a lovely steak. Very reasonable price. Definitely go again to try other stuff on menu that looked good on other people tables.
L. D.
Always perfect food. Take out of town friends here all the time. Surprised it's not more busy than it is, but selfishly I like having the place regularly for myself. Might be quiet because I often go in the day when it's early
L. F.
Beautiful place, spacious and light and comfy. Lovely staff and the most delicious healthy veggie lunch I could've hoped for took 10 mins. Definitely. Going. Back.
M. C.
The service was awesome and the feed was divine no complaints had a great time definitely recommend and will be going more often
c. S.
Amazing food. The chef special was exceptional. Would definitely come back for more
J. K.
Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff. The food was so tasty and authentic. Great portion sizes
A. M.
Food was alright but I liked the customer service the most the girl serving us was amazing
R. S.
Great food and staff attentive. Also BYOB with extra charge 🎉
S. F.
Had a reunion here with old friends.
Was recommended by one of the girls.
Staff were warm and welcoming.
Food was delish.
Would recommend.
S. H.
Great food. Had a Baby Jerk chicken with spicy sauce. Rice was lovely. But menu has changed and has been limited greatly.
B. T.
Amazing food. Jerk chicken spicy and steaks are the best
Staff very friendly too.
S. Q.
fully halal menu with a wide variety. Cute little restaurant with rustic decor. I ordered a burger and was very happy with it and the side of sweet potato fries.
Z. U.
Their steak was nice and big. The staff was very friendly and approachable. Good atmosphere too. I would recommend if you like steak.
O. M.
The food was amazing. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Loved the experience.
L. H.
I think they were running late on our visit for a brunch, as the place was still cold one hour after opening and the lady was finishing cleaning up but the food and coffee were both absolutely amazing. Great place if you're not in a hurry.
M. K.
Awesome place. Great ambience, friendly and helpful staff and totally delicious food. Probably the best halal steak place I've ever been to. Can't recommend it enough.
A.
Excellent healthy food!
M. C.
Great food for a reasonable price, a kind of a gem in the middle of nowhere. Ribs hit right in the spot! Can't recommend enough
J. L.
Great food. Fast service
j. s.
The most amazing chicken wings I have ever tried. I just had to order more. All the food is amazing and you can take your own alcohol
Y. S.
Whom who to owner/manager of guanaba
On behalf ruthleen and the girls
Would like to say we all ourselves have enjoyed it and also we do like the foodies and we do find the place is so relaxing and it is so good to see mixed up of so many peoples and the staff is friendly and quiet efficient too when they deliver the foods.
We will come and dine it again
Regard
Yvonne
K. H.
Food was very good. service was horrendous. it took 20 minutes at a time to get the waiters attention, they got our drinks wrong and they tasted bitter. it took 20 minutes to bring any tap water!
J. R. 1.
Not authentic Caribbean but they try. Friendly staff. Very cozy and small. Make sure you know the exact number of people before reserving. Limited seating.
K. Z.
Awesome burgers and ribs and chicken wings. You can't go wrong at this place, everything is just so good (I've just gotten hungry thinking of the ribs at this place, they're my fav item here).
A. K.
Food was awesome, I had the jerk chicken and it was amazing. The service was great too, the waitor really made it s great night. Highly recommend it.
K. Z.
Loved the food. Some menus wasn't available but good food and staff.
z.
I’ve never been but saw it on a halal food programme recently and was amazed that it’s HALAL. One of the first halal-Caribbean restaurants I’ve seen in London! Great job Guanabana!
H. A.
Great atmosphere, friendly staff, good service and above all; tasty food. Would highly recommend.
F. L.
Love this place. Food is great, comes out fast, and the service is also very good. Prices are fair too. Keep up the good work and i'l keep coming back!
I. P.
Amazing family feel to this restaurant and the food was top quality. Would recommend the Nigerian Wings. Hats off to the chef!
N. N.
Nice ambience, decent food
R. M.
Came last Friday with my wife, and yesterday I brought my mandem, although it was a very busy evening however Ali made sure our visit was comfortable and enjoyable!
D. E.
Amazing food and good quality service. I have been coming here for many years and will be coming more often. We travel a fair distance to come and eat.
K. S.
Friendly place. Good service and food. And its halal too
M. T.
Had a blast at this restaurant. Up there with my faves due to their selection of drinks. Outstanding staff too.
J. H.
Exceptionally tasting food. Had a great night out with friends here and the food was certainly great, service amazing and price very reasonable.
h. f.
Food is a bit spicy but overall it’s nice
J. N.
Amazing food, friendly and helpful staff. Even provide ice buckets for your drinks. Music was a bit random..
M. M.
The food is delicious, my current favourite place to eat, try the halloumi fries and boneless jerk chicken, soo good. Plus they're halal. Can't go wrong.
G. O.
Great food at a great price. Staff are very accommodating and welcoming. Highly recommended but book in advance as it gets busy.
G. M.
Great food with really generous portions. Welcoming and friendly staff had a great night and can't wait to visit again!
S. O.
Great food and service
Q. M.
Absolutely amazing food at good prices with friendly staff and vibrant atmosphere. It's the gem of Camden for sure. It's actually a legend.
s. M.
Great food, BOB option & friendly staff. It gets very busy in the weekends (especially evening) so i suggest booking a table in advance. The spicy jerk is my FAVE!
A. A.
Great food and BYOB as they don't have the licence. But you can buy next door if you wish and bring in. Massive portions!
l. j.
Love the meat, mash and mac & cheese. The atmosphere is perfect, chill and relax.
The people who work here are very helpful and friendly. ❤️
H. P.
Fantastic food and good service. The furniture a bit too rustic for me. Wood go there again.
G. T.
Celebrated a 30th birthday at Guanabana. The staff were really friendly and accomodating. Lovely atmosphere and music. Food was really good as as well.
S. D.
Very tasty food. Bit pricey but worth it. The decor is very interesting as well but the music is a bit too pop-y for it.
L. C.
The foods not too bad only bit salty. If less salt will be more better. The staff not really friendly if u don't care about is fine.
G. H.
Decent food at reasonable prices. 3 stars only because the food is tailored to the British/ international taste as opposed to that of Caribbean nationals.
S. B.
Grate place to eat!!!!!
Service was terrible really enjoyed the food. would go there again although there waitress was throwing 'Magor Shsde' she has a attitude problem! Other than that it was grate!
S. J.
Fantastic food. Curry goat was soft and juicy. Thanks to prince and ifti for the exceptional service. Will definitely be back!
S. D.
The steak is really good!
M. R.
The food was great, cosy atmosphere, attentive staff, but upon ordering pineapple juice, we were given pineapple ka still. But besides that, all was well.
R. G.
Ye mun the ting proper!
G. S.
Absolutely fantastic! First time there & have to say of all 13 of us, not anyone had a bad thing to say about the food.
F. A.
Went with my family. We all enjoyed the food very much. Customer service was very good.
F. K. (. M.
Really great (tasting) food. Friendly, attentive and knowledgeable staff. Highly recommend this place.....I'll certainly be back (shortly). 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
F. K.
Food was lovely, but terrible music. Very pleased food was halal
J. K.
The staff were lovely, the food was amazing and the atmosphere was perfect. I will defo recommend to others and absolutely return 😊
C. F.
Vibrant, lively atmosphere. A family party of 17 was looked after and catered for with excellent care. Service was prompt and diligent.
J. L.
Had a meal there tonight absolutely fantastic. Food is great with very generous portions.
C. M.
Always loved the food here, the cactus fried squid and the jerk chicken are always my favourite. Rustic settings to go with it.
T. C.
The service was very bad - we waited so long for the bill and we were almost the only ones there. But the food is really good - try the corn 👌🏽 limited on veggie options
P.
Food here is pretty authentic. I was sceptical, but they represent well the different cuisines available.
J. S.
Food is good but prices have gone up since last time
I. I.
Food was good but the service made me feel uncomfortable staff kept rushing us to order food then before we had finished one course was already pestering us for our next course rushed us to order also caused one of my friends to have indigestion for rushing to eat our food
A. H.
A 100 mile drive is always worth it for Guanabana. Absolutly amazing food and always a warm welcome from owner of the business and his crew.
p. w.
It was a pleasant evening, food was good and good size, only disappointment no children menu or portions
D. F.
Regular at this place, gets better all the time, sweet bbq jerk with rice 11/10.
N. V.
Really awesome place, best beef burger I've had in my life ... Fries are so good too
T. B.
Always good food, jerk chicken, cactus fries and sides tasty as ever. Regular customers and will keep coming.
A. C.
Wonderfully tasty food and very generous proportions. Will definitely go back
C. D.
Fantastic curry dishes as well as burgers. They do good mojitos too!
a. h.
Great food, great service, good background music and good vibes!
H.
Best fillet mignon I’ve had in my life. The sauce on the fillet was just sublime.
a.
Great atmosphere and really nice food but really slow to get served. Had to go to the bar myself to order because I was tired of waiting
L. M.
Delicious vegetarian portobello burger and yummy plantain chips. The coffee was perfect and service spot on!
M. B.
Went there for Christmas dinner with the boys. Massive portions, excellent food.
Well recommended
N. D.
So yummy food!! Orders took really long but the chef came to apologize and they offered some lemonade!
D. W.
Really accommodating to our dietary requirements - the arepa burger they put together was delicious! Will definitely be returning
s.
Awesome food
D. A.
Great experience. Good food. Great atmosphere. Bring your own booze.
m. b.
Amazing food from one of my favourite places to go to in London. Jerk chicken is cooked to perfection
S. R.
Food is amazing! 😍 nice location, several places to park in the evening, definitely a place that I would recommend to go to as a group or couple
J. G.
Excellent Food, friendly staff. Great relaxed atmosphere. Family friendly too.
C. W.
Food is amazing, loved the cactus fried squid, definitely a unique place to go to catch up with a friend
A. S.
Will always come back for the burger 👌
L.
Chicken and lamb was amazing 👍
L. J. T.
Definitely one of the best burgers I have ever tasted. The staffs are friendly and helpful.
E. P.
Always a lovely experience with delicious food. Food is always cooked to a high standard
S. S.
Everything was amazing... Had the Ribs was super juicy and tasty... And tried the lobster tail which was yummy with salad
K. A.
Great food and atmosphere