Hadia Lebanese restaurant

Head down the narrow passage behind Bridge Street and you'll find yourself in a proper neighbourhood spot that's become something of a local institution. Hadia does Lebanese food the way it should be done: fresh, unfussy, and generously portioned. You're ordering mezze to share—crispy falafels, silky hummus, grilled halloumi—before the main event arrives: succulent lamb shawarma, chicken taouk that's properly seasoned, chargrilled fish. The room's got warmth to it; exposed brick, warm lighting, the kind of place that gets genuinely busy on weekends. Service is attentive without being fussy, and everyone seems to know what they're doing. This is the sort of restaurant that makes you realise Mansfield's food scene is quietly getting better.