Berber & Q Bold North African Grill
London diners return to Berber & Q for generous sharing platters packed with smoke, spice and flavour that make vegetables taste extraordinary.
- Barbecue restaurant
- £30–70
- 4.6
- 1538 reviews
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Reviews
Had a really lovely dinner at Berber & Q. The food was excellent, very generous portions, full of flavour and spices, and overall a great dining experience. The atmosphere was warm and lively without being too noisy, which we really appreciated. The restaurant is located on a quieter street, giving it a nice and relaxed feel. Service was also very good: friendly, attentive and efficient throughout the meal. Prices felt quite reasonable considering the quality and quantity of the food.
What a restaurant! The food is exceptionally tasty and I strong recommend the platter to share as you get a great mix of everything. The cocktails are also fantastic and very reasonably priced. Set inside the arches around Haggerston it is nice and cool and feels very trendy. Will definitely be going back.
Berber & Q is one of those places where the food really does live up to the concept. The North African inspired flavours, the smoke, the grill and the depth of seasoning were incredible. The food was genuinely to die for, full of character, bold, generous and memorable. I would highly recommend it for the cooking alone.
Celebrated our 5yr anniversary here after it sticking out as a highlight of our early years - still as brill all these years later. Always leave wondering to ourselves how they make vegetables taste so good - it’s bonkers!
Delicious food! We got the mixed grill which was delicious, particularly the saffron chicken!
The food was delicious and the staff were so friendly and helpful, big shout out to Andrea our server who was lovely! Very worth a visit!
Extremely delicious food! Had the best of Berber menu and we had to take leftovers home because the main portions were quite big
1st time coming here. What a pleasant surprise. The food was full of flavour and the staff were lovely. Will be coming back for sure.
My waiter Taylor was incredibly helpfull giving us recommendations and being really nice.The food, especially the chilli was nice.Would come again.
Good to know
- Order the platter to share if you want to try a great mix of everything the kitchen does best.
- The saffron chicken is a standout on the mixed grill according to multiple diners.
- Go for the vegetables — regulars still cannot believe how good they taste.
- Ask your server for recommendations; staff like Taylor are noted for being genuinely helpful.
- Book ahead or arrive early as the arches location can get lively and tables fill quickly.
- Portions are generous so be prepared to take leftovers home from the larger dishes.
- The quieter street setting makes it pleasant even when it rains outside.
- Try the chilli and lemon chava if they appear on the specials or menu.
Why people choose us
Flavour-Packed Grills
Reviewers repeatedly praise the depth of seasoning and smoke that define the North African inspired cooking at this London barbecue restaurant. One called the mixed grill delicious, particularly the saffron chicken, while another described the food as full of flavour and spices with generous portions. The kitchen makes vegetables taste so good that long-time customers still leave astonished after years of visits. Even the chilli and lemon chava stand out as memorable.
Generous Sharing Plates
The platter to share is a favourite because it delivers a great mix of everything in bold, generous portions that often require taking leftovers home. Diners highlight how the concept lives up to the promise with North African inspired flavours, smoke and grill that are genuinely to die for. One noted the food was full of character, bold and memorable. Portions are described as quite big, making it ideal for groups.
Warm Lively Atmosphere
The arches setting around Haggerston keeps the restaurant nice and cool with a trendy yet relaxed feel on a quieter street. Customers appreciate the warm and lively atmosphere that never becomes too noisy. Music is loved by those who notice it, and the overall dining experience feels special for anniversaries and first visits alike. The location gives it a pleasant neighbourhood quality.
Attentive Service
Staff are consistently described as friendly, helpful and lovely, with specific shout-outs to Taylor for recommendations, Andrea for being lovely, and Bradley and Yong for professionalism. One server was incredibly helpful and really nice throughout the meal. While a few noted the team can feel stretched during busy times, most report efficient and attentive service that adds to the enjoyment at this London barbecue restaurant.
Fantastic Cocktails
The cocktails receive strong praise as fantastic and very reasonably priced. They complement the bold grilled dishes and sharing concept perfectly. Diners mention them alongside the food as a highlight of the experience. The drinks offering is part of what makes the restaurant feel special.
Berber & Q
Berber & Q is a Barbecue restaurant in London. Customers rate it 4.6★ across 1538 Google reviews. Regulars describe it as warm lively arches restaurant with bold smoky flavours.
Everything on this page — the highlights, the favourites, the answers — comes from what real customers wrote in their Google reviews. Nothing here is invented.
You will find us at 338 Acton Mews, London E8 4EA, United Kingdom. Questions? Call +44 20 7923 0829 — we are happy to help.
Frequently asked questions
Is the food at Berber & Q spicy?
Many reviews highlight bold North African spices and flavour throughout the menu at Berber & Q in London. The chilli dish is specifically praised as nice, while overall the food is described as full of flavour and spices without being described as overwhelmingly hot.
What should I order at Berber & Q?
The mixed grill and sharing platter are the most recommended items at this London barbecue restaurant. Diners also rave about the saffron chicken, vegetables that taste extraordinary, and the chilli. Cocktails are worth trying too.
Are the portions big at Berber & Q?
Yes, reviewers repeatedly mention generous and quite big portions at Berber & Q. Many end up taking leftovers home after ordering the mixed grill or sharing platters, making it excellent value for the quality.
Is Berber & Q good for sharing?
It is excellent for sharing. The concept is built around platters that give a great mix of everything, with the food described as bold, generous and full of character. The warm lively atmosphere also suits groups celebrating special occasions.
How is the service at Berber & Q?
Service at Berber & Q in London is generally friendly, attentive and helpful according to most diners. Specific staff members like Taylor, Andrea, Bradley and Yong are praised by name, though one review noted the team can feel understaffed at peak times.
Does Berber & Q have good cocktails?
Yes, the cocktails are described as fantastic and very reasonably priced. They pair well with the grilled dishes and are mentioned as a highlight alongside the food at this Haggerston restaurant.
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Hours
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday6 to 10:30 PM
- Thursday6 to 10:30 PM
- Friday6 to 11 PM
- Saturday6 to 11 PM
- SundayClosed