Our Story

How does one squeeze forty five years of history into a few paragraphs?

Nader Bou Antoun and Jocelyne Bou Antoun’s restaurant adventure began in the early phases of ethnic tensions of Lebanon in 1970. The family focus was not on the battlefield but in the kitchen mastering the culinary craft while Nader passionately pursued mastery of management and hospitality.

Their early success and struggles led them to expand in 1980 and introduce the Lebanese culinary experience to the world in Paris. Building into a multiple location Parisian operation naturally led to further expansion in London in 2000 and what Nader calls his four gems; Hobart Place in Belgravia, Curzon street in Mayfair, the neighbourhood delicatessen in Knightsbridge and the latest addition to the family restaurants - Noura Kingston

Celebrating 20 years in the UK in 2020