Mezze
Small plates for the table, £8 each or any six mezze, £45.
Moroccan and Persian flavours in St Albans
Mezze, slow-cooked tagines, char-grilled kebabs and a list of cocktails and wines.
Welcome
Where every plate tells a story
At Al Farid, we take pride in serving our customers authentic and delicious cuisine that brings together the warmth of Moroccan cooking and the fragrant spices of Persia. Char-grilled meats, jewelled rice, pomegranate-bright salads and honey-soaked pastries, all prepared fresh and served with genuine hospitality. Tucked into Holywell Hill, our dining room is a quiet escape to somewhere a little more luminous.
Signatures
A taste of the house
A few of the dishes our regulars come back for. Browse the full menu for everything else.
Lamb Tagine
Lamb shank slow-cooked with ras el hanout, root vegetables and prunes.
Lamb Tagine
Aromatic lamb shank spiced with ras el hanout, slow-cooked with prunes, caramelised onion and root vegetables, topped with a sprinkle of sesame and parsley, served with Persian jewelled rice
Mixed Grill Platter (for two)
Chicken shish, lamb kebab, lamb fillet and Moroccan sausages with jewelled rice.
Mixed Grill Platter (for two)
Chargrilled skewers of marinated chicken breast, minced lamb kebab and tender lamb fillets, with spiced merguez, spicy potatoes and grilled tomatoes. Served with Persian jewelled rice
The space
Lanterns, brickwork, and the slow scent of saffron
The dining room is dressed in hand-crafted wooden furniture, stained-glass lanterns and trailing greenery, a corner of Marrakech on Holywell Hill. Come for a long mezze lunch, an early aperitif, or a slow dinner under the warm lights.
Reservations
Book your table
Reserve online in seconds, or call us if you'd rather speak to someone. Planning a celebration? Take a look at private hire.
Opening hours
- Sunday to Thursday
- Friday to Saturday
26 Holywell Hill, St Albans AL1 1BZ