Meze Mazis — Restaurant in London

Lots of potential, Shame a few things let it down.

Lamb was amazing, very tender and full of flavour.

Duck was VERY dry and tough and had very little taste (apart from the apricots). You shouldn't serve this level of food. I had invited a guest and they commented I tried some and it was embarrassing. I ended up offered some of my lamb to them.

Desert was cheap microwaved chocolate pudding with cheap ice cream. The cake base was almost rubbery in texture. As a dish that should finish off the meal, invest in some decent quality food. Also nobody likes ice texture in ice cream. I don't know what causes this (old ice cream, poor freezing, cheap ice cream?) but it's not good, it's it?

Music was piercing at one point with a hollow and tinny sound dominating the room. A decent quality sound would not need to be pumped so loud. At one point I actually felt the beat through the floor, that's too much!

Service was generally ok, it wasn't too busy though.

Service felt at times a little artificial, with canned responses, 'great choices', etc. Some authenticity and humility might not go amiss.

Also, when waiting to pay we had to wait ages despite the place being almost empty. When we did eventually ask for the bill, the server chose to clear a table first (there were loads of empty prepared tables).

If this is an independent restaurant I hope it receives the feedback positively and makes a few easy changes and succeeds.

I'd certainly like to provide an updated positive review at...

Another excellent meal! This is our third visit to Meze Mazis, a warm and friendly family run restaurant. As on each visit, Enrik has made us feel welcome and the food has been absolutely fantastic. The menu is very clear and has all the favourites you would expect from Mediterannean cuisine. The mixed meze starter is a generous portion and great for sharing. As for the main courses, the lamb cutlets, chicken kebabs and the mixed grill were all tender and perfectly cooked. There is a small but well selected wine list, and tonight the Viognier went down particularly well. We genuinely think this restaurant is a new as yet undiscovered gem and welcome addition to Balham’s vibrant and varied restaurant scene. We look forward to returning soon. Thanks you Enrik and Christina for looking after...

If you're looking for somewhere to go in Balham, look no further. I booked for a Sunday evening which was nice and quiet, a great atmosphere for a date or quiet catch up, the family run service and kitchen giving a refreshing alternative to more hectic local eateries. The food was excellent, such good value for money. I had the Drunken Calamari to start and Duck and Apricot Shish for my main, both were super delicious, the highlight being the grilled apricots... When paired with the duck it was so nicely balanced and I'm not usually someone who likes fruit with savory flavours. We shared the Baklava to end, super decadent and luxurious, the only negative was that I didn't have the whole plate to myself! I would definitely eat here again and thoroughly recommend it to anyone who...