Cedar Restaurant

1. We visited Fri 13th Sept. We’d been meaning to try here for so long but never got around to it. Booked via WhatsApp which was very handy and responses prompt.

   Upon entry we were greeted with a very warm welcome from the Hostess. The setting/decor is lovely. The music was fitting. We felt they have achieved the goal of transporting you to another country with the overall vibe.

   The Share starters were very tasty and a great way to try a variety of options rather than committing to one dish. We also enjoyed our Mains. Tasty, new flavours and worth noting everything felt light and healthy, with the absence of rich sauces etc, which was refreshing for us as part of a new dining experience.

   They dont serve alcohol but you can bring your own with a very reasonable corkage fee and your drinks are conveniently placed by your table in an ice bucket to open at your leisure.

   We would definitely recommend Ceder if you fancy something new and are willing to break your comfort zone from the usual local style of Bistro food.

   The service was absolutely fantastic and the owners interacting briefly with the customers is a lovely touch, although not intrusive at all.

2. I’m Italian and often find myself in Londonderry for work. At Cedar, I can enjoy the Mediterranean flavors that make me feel at home. The best restaurant in all of Derry, every time I’m in town, a stop here is a must.

3. An absolute gem of a restaurant. We are only visiting briefly and had to change dinner plans last minute. We had this restaurant recommended to us, so we chanced going despite not having a booking. The head of house was very kind and gave us a table. We had a main each and split a meza table special to start. All of the food was beautifully cooked, fragrant, all the veg was so fresh and the variety of options was excellent (we all tried a different meat option each and they were all equally delicious!). We also had the lemonade and the jallab, which went so well with the food! The staff were all very friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was great. We would have loved to stay to try the dessert and coffee, will hopefully be back again next time we visit the city! Thanks so much for a lovely time 🩷

4. We dined with friends in September 2024. We were attracted by the Lebanese food as my friend and I travelled a lot for our profession in the Middle East.
   We were somewhat surprised that the bookings can only be made for an early evening and nothing after 7pm. The lady kindly told us that there is no alcohol served but we are free to bring ours.
   The choice of food is fine although not very broad. The service is excellent and rather fast.
   However we expected more quality food from our experiences.
   The food served in the restaurant does not reach the typical, accurate and expected quality level one can be spoiled of in a good Lebanese restaurant anywhere in the Middle East.
   We therefore were somewhat deceived.
   Lastly, prices are rather on the high side. Would the quality have been higher I would have been glad to pay the amount due. For 4 persons we payed £160.- excluding any alcoholic drink.

5. Very authentic Lebanese restaurant. With a manageable number of tables, so we were lucky to get a seat without a reservation on a Thursday evening in August. The service is extremely friendly and courteous. The typical Lebanese dishes (meza) were all very tasty and flavoured with a special blend of spices. For a corkage fee, you can bring your own wine if you wish. Topped off with a delicious dessert (a baklava selection), this restaurant is an absolute treat for dinner in Derry. Thank you:)

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