Acacus Libyan Restaurant — Restaurant in London

What an absolute little gem of a restaurant Acacus is. Libyan cuisine is somewhat of a rarity in London. Perhaps the unsung hero of the North African dishes, Libyan food packs a bigger punch in terms of spice, and Acacus was no exception. I went for a late lunch with a Libyan friend. I ordered the rushti, one of the most well known dishes from Libya. Service was prompt, waiter was very helpful and the inside of the restaurant was beautiful (very traditional music and plates/art etc). The food was fantastic. The rushti was cooked to perfection, the lamb was extremely tender, and the chilli served on top was a nice traditional touch. As a suggestion, perhaps ask customers if the sauce to accompany the lamb is wanted in a spicy or mild form (it wasn't bland, but I do like spice, perhaps more cayenne pepper). We were given on the house tea (no Baklawa, unfortunately) and the manager was very polite. Would highly recommend this place, my friend even used statements like "as good as my mother's", the highest form of a compliment. Will be visiting again soon, where I hope to get some of that...

My Experience was a good one enjoyable one the manager very simpatico,and the staffs are new,training so you can get very simpatico you know some staff are shy ☺️ but they will get dear in the end,please be patient they are trying their best’s,I can Recommend about. The food the tasted is Delious,also the tea I drink 4 glasses of the mint tea,the place is clean the kitchen is clean so I will recommend you are in the right place if you like to smoke,the and drink your tea and soft drink know strong drink,and please respect the staffs if they are a bit slow every one wanted quick service yes,but remember if we wanted good things come.to us at the rights time without except it enjoyed your self and your 🍱 also before you leave.your home do not for get your blood 🩸 pressure tablets in this hot weather’s please take care always love ❤️ know racist words please if you feel like given a honesty review you are well come from your heart may gods bless us all ,thank you for trusting google maps Euphemia...

The overall vibe of the restaurant was warm and inviting, and the ambiance definitely added to the experience. The food was okay—not bad by any means, but nothing particularly memorable either. If you’re expecting standout flavours or something that sets it apart, you might leave a bit underwhelmed.

Service was a mixed bag. Our waiter, Ahmed, was excellent—attentive, friendly, and clearly trying his best to make us feel welcome. Unfortunately, that effort wasn’t matched by the rest of the team. The table runner was rude and sloppy, which left a bit of a sour impression. Also, water wasn’t served until quite late, which felt especially inconsiderate given that it was Ramadan and people were breaking their fast.

All in all, decent place with good potential, but the experience could definitely be improved with more consistent service and...