Syriana Grill House

You're walking into City Road knowing you've made the right call—Syriana's the kind of place where the smell of charcoal and spiced meat hits you before you've sat down. It's unpretentious but clearly run by people who actually know what they're doing, with a menu that doesn't mess about. You're looking at grilled lamb, chicken cooked over proper flames, and mezze spreads that make you want to order three plates at once. The room's warm and busy without being loud, filled with groups who clearly come back regularly.