MESBAH SMAIL

Very very good food in Paris, thoroughly enjoyed. All the food was flavourful and rather nostalgic for me as a south asian. Despite Lebanese cuisine being new to me, the food reminded me very much of home that I even cried. The atmospheres and decor inside is beautiful.The staff were very nice and friendly, they even gave us a complimentary appetiser, highly appreciated. Good location, walking distance from the Louvre and nearby palace. Would definitely come again next time I’m in Paris. Would recommend trying some tea, and for the appetisers the aubergine pakoras were busting with flavour. My brother really enjoyed the lamb biryani as well.

Food was a 10/10! Thats for sure. Apart from that the service was really nice. We asked for Karak tea even though it was not listed on the menu and they were very accommodating and brought in just 5 minutes. I enjoyed every bite and every minute and i‘ll definately be coming again .

Was really disappointed by this place. We had high expectations after reading the reviews, however be aware this place isn’t as good as the reviews make out to be. When we arrived, we were the only customers. We tried to make conversation with the one member of staff with the turban on but he was quite cold. The person who took out order wasn’t much friendlier. The food isn’t fresh. As I went to the bathroom I saw chicken skewers that looked like they had been cooked the day before and they were just re-heating them. The rice also tasted like it has been cooked the day before and they had just reheated it. The food looked pretty but the quality and freshness was poor. No one came to check if everything was ok during the meal. All in all, it was a disappointing experience. The atmosphere was dead. We should have taken the fact that there were no other customers there as a red flag.

Amazing fusion of Indian and Lebanese cuisine. Highly recommend the labne puri and Tikka masala! Excellent service and cozy ambiance as well!

Rude waiter, also he smelled rly bad. Food just tasted too sweet even though we ordered Thali. Interior is nice.

We’ll definitely return! When visiting our son at Easter, we spotted this little restaurant and wanted to try it. Didn’t have time then, but we arrived again today for another visit. After a long day of traveling, we decided to try Ismail tonight as it’s a 5 minute walk, and so we don’t miss out again. Upon arrival, you definitely feast with your eyes first, and the enticing aroma of warm Indian and Middle Eastern spices lingering in the air. The food was delicious and well presented. Not only were the flavours delicious, the service was excellent and they go over and above anticipating your needs. When the hostess noticed that I was having a coughing fit due to a cold, she quickly and kindly showed up with a fresh lemon and ginger hot tea with honey. Such a thoughtful and kind gesture, and not one often found in European restaurants. I had just been telling my son about how hard it was to get a hot water refill for my tea in another restaurant earlier that week. It never came! Ismail is now on our short list of local restaurants! You won’t regret trying it. It’s the little things that matter. ☺️

Wonderful atmosphere and chilled vibe, excellent flavours and tasty menu.

Great vibes, service, and of course the food! We got a lamb dish cooked in a pot, lamb was tender and slid right off the bone.