Beautifully spiced food, and fabulous patisserie and desserts

Fait Maison Salon de Thé

This was, in a city full of culinary delights, the  highlight of our trip.  While my dad had a delicious traditional western breakfast (smoked salmon and avocado on a bagel) my husband and I chose middle eastern dishes.  He got the falafel pie, tender and moist falafel between flaky layers of roti.  I indulged in the simit with poached egg and yogurt.  The simit was fresh, crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside with lots of sesame seeds and the slightest hint of sweetness. The yogurt and spices complimented the perfectly poached eggs.  We all got coffee drinks.  My husband said his cappuccino was excellent (he is a bit of a coffee snob) and I got a Turkish coffee.  You can tell that the spices were fresh and it was prepared with care.  We met the owner and executive chef who was warm and welcoming. My only regret is that this restaurant is not located closer to my home!   When I return to London, this will be a definite stop

What an amazing venue and staff! I booked the private room for a 40th Birthday party and my gosh it was incredible. Liasing with the team before hand and being able to take the worry of organising the surprise. The food was exactly how I wanted, they organised a tea party with add ons and it was spectacular!
Most importantly the servers and staff on the evening was absolutely amazing (unfortunately didnt get names) they made the evening more special.
Thank you so much

Very disappointing experience at Fait Maison – Gloucester Road.

I stood at the entrance for around 10 minutes waiting to be seated. There was a table clearly designated for staff to seat guests, yet no one was there. Several waiters walked past me without acknowledging me or asking if I needed a table.

Eventually, I had to call a staff member and explain that I had been standing there for a while with no service. He then told me to sit at any table I wanted. I asked to sit outside, ordered my food, and the service remained poor throughout.

When the bill arrived, I asked to remove the service charge, which is a normal and acceptable request in many restaurants in the UK when the service is unsatisfactory. I was told that it could not be removed due to “restaurant policy” and that even if I spoke to the manager, it would not be removed. I was basically forced to pay it.

Honestly, this was one of the worst service experiences I’ve had. If the service had been good, I would have gladly paid the service charge, but it simply wasn’t deserved. Unfortunately, this restaurant does not deserve even one star 👎🏻

The store's impeccable design beckons you in, and the meticulously arranged desserts promise a delightful experience. We expected the food to taste fantastic, and it certainly did. After dinner, the four of us decided to stop by for a treat, but what we discovered was so much more..

I was fortunate enough to eat brunch at Ottolenghi, dinner at The River Cafe, and many meals between at nice London restaurants. My breakfast at Fait Maison was the most memorable of my meals. The authentic Palestinian offerings extend to the pastries. Don't miss the round cookie filled with dates. For breakfast, I enjoyed the Baleel, an omelet topped with slightly sweet saffron and cinnamon noodles. That dish was plenty of food at a reasonable price, but it was so good I ordered another breakfast course of Faul Gazawi; a spicy puree of fava beans festooned with fresh tomatoes and drizzled with rich olive oil. I also had the good fortune to have chef Yvonne chat to me tableside. The decor is delightful and the service is friendly and efficient.

Halal Status for Fait Maison South Kensington