Reviews

Rowena H.

13 Feb 2010

I'm a massive fan of Oranaise café, as I imagine most who have lived in Hyde Park would be. I think even if you haven't ever lived in Hyde Park you might have sampled the delights here as it's pretty easy to access, it's the first place you come to in that direction from the bus stop!

The decor is beautiful and down to earth, with gorgeous rugs, lamps and paintings on the walls. The music is relaxed, easy listening enough to have a conversation over but interesting enough to listen to if you are sitting solo. They have a lovely cafe area on the ground floor, always with a hub-bub of custom it seems, and a much quieter and plush lounging area upstairs with lovely squishy seats.

The food is fresh and delicious, a great mix of salads, picky bits like tapas, Greek style olives and humus, feta - all lovely Mediterranean style offerings which are made on the day (for the most part, I believe) and deliciously more-ish. They serve a delightful cappuccino, one which I enjoyed only the other week, and have lovely attentive staff too.

What more is there to say except that it's one of the best things about Hyde Park?

Charlotte J.

14 October 2009

I am a huge, huge fan of L'Oranaise cafe! As a lover of anything French, the name drew me in on my first visit to Hyde Park and I have been a regular customer ever since.

My pick-me-up treat in the week is to take my boyfriend and my tiny dog here for an hour or so! The prices are very very reasonable. For a cup of green tea, a coffee (both of which come with caramelised biscuits...yummmmmyy) and a HUGE slab of the nicest carrot cake I have ever tasted come to under a fiver! To me this is just brilliant.

The staff are very friendly and always up a chat and the other customers are always quite bohemian, young and smiley! The interior is like that of Moroccan cafe in a European city which is a lovely change from takeaway venues and pubs dotted around the area.

Very tasty Moroccan munch, very relaxing vibe, vibrant staff and gorgeous decor! You have to visit! The location is also great with retro boutiques on your right and the park right in front of you - you can wonder around after your slab of cake and start to work off the calories!

Alex K.

8 Septenber 2009

This charming little slice of Northern Africa next to Hyde Park is perhaps the best of the cafes clumped together around the crossroads.

Inside, you'll find Moroccan rugs and Algerian furnishings creating a unique atmosphere in which students and working folk on their lunch breaks enjoy the large but selective menu. It is not just the décor which gives this place its unique sense of authenticity - the food itself echoes North Africa, from kebabs and tapas to spicy meat and humous sandwiches (try the kofta kebab), and it's all served quickly and cheaply.

L'Oranaise provides a refreshing change from the usual in an area in which the eateries are increasingly becoming all too familiar, and more importantly, it gives you a real feel for North African culture and cuisine.

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