Sumac & Mambo

Linn R. • 2 reviews

October 30, 2023

7/10

The service was good, the smell inside the restaurant was slightly off putting, the drinks were good and my husbands dish was too however the sea bass I had was plain. The whole dish was under seasoned which was a little disappointing. To be honest, I would not recommend the place.

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Michael H. • 27 reviews

October 25, 2023

7.5/10

We received a warm welcome upon entering this relaxed, spacious, contemporary restaurant. The background house music added to the overall ambiance. Opting for wine by the glass, we found both selections somewhat underwhelming but still drinkable. Our meal consisted of three dishes. First up was a carrot hummus, which leaned more towards a carrot purée. A noteworthy hummus ingredient, tahini, was noticeably absent here. The second dish, cold eggplant with ample tahini, compensated for the earlier deficiency. Both starters were garnished with what appeared to be sun-dried cranberries, as well as a minimal amount of jibneh and feta cheese, respectively. In my view, the cheese portions were so slight that they needn't be listed as ingredients on the menu, similar to a mere sprinkle of parsley. Both dishes were flavorful (my wife was particularly satisfied), yet I felt the first could benefit from a touch of tahini, while the second had an overwhelming tahini presence. Imagine a consistency akin to peanut butter, albeit with a milder flavor, generously spread over a perfectly roasted eggplant half. Our final dish was a lamb shank, which, while delicious, had a somewhat challenging garnish, mainly composed of dates, dried fruits, and pistachios. It gave off a slightly "tarry" impression. Regarding the service, it was pleasant overall, but there were a couple of instances where we had to remind them about our wine order, which seemed puzzling, considering alcohol is typically a restaurant's profit center. Let it flow! In conclusion, we may not revisit this establishment, but I believe it could be a solid choice for those seeking "Middleiterranean" cuisine. The menu offered enticing options such as tuna and mango dishes. However, factors like the wine list and somewhat disappointing starters (with room for improvement) might deter us from returning. Nevertheless, I am curious to try their Challah in the future, so who knows?

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Caryn F. • 1 review

October 8, 2023

10/10

We had a fantastic meal. The wait staff was attentive and informative about the menu selections. We enjoyed everything we ordered We had a great time!

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Yasmin S. • 2 reviews

September 15, 2023

10/10

The food was great, and it was neat to be able to see the chefs at work. The carrot hummus and baklava ice cream were especially amazing.

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Sumac & Mambo • Owner

We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Sumac & Mambo! It's wonderful that you appreciated both the delicious food and the opportunity to watch our chefs in action. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another delightful meal. Thank you for sharing your positive experience!

Sabrina K. • 2 reviews

June 16, 2023

10/10

Everything we tried was absolutely delicious.

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Sumac & Mambo • Owner

We're thrilled to hear that you found everything you tried at Sumac & Mambo to be absolutely delicious. Our team takes pride in crafting flavorful dishes, and it's wonderful to know that you enjoyed your dining experience. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback!

Maria S. • 2 reviews

November 26, 2022

10/10

Comida riquísima!!

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Sumac & Mambo • Owner

¡Muchas gracias, Maria! Te esperamos pronto en Sumac&Mambo.

Pascal O. • 4 reviews

November 21, 2022

10/10

Great service from our waiter from Gambia! Super cool guy and served as very well. Food was good, nice atmosphere and good beers. Will come again

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Sumac & Mambo • Owner

We're delighted to hear that you received great service from our waiter and that you enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and beers at Sumac & Mambo. We look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable visit. Thank you for sharing your feedback!

Matthew P. • 1 review

November 16, 2022

10/10

The food was unbelievable but a little expensive for the portion sizes. I would definitely recommend.

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Sumac & Mambo • Owner

Hello Matthew, thank you for visiting us and enjoying a gastronomic journey around the world without leaving your table!

Mana S. • 1 review

October 5, 2022

10/10

Everything is done so well at this restaurant. The service, the food, the presentation, all perfect. We had the carrot hummus, the smoked eggplant, koobideh, chicken, and the other kebab dish with bone marrow. We did not have a single complaint. Everything was done perfectly.

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Sumac & Mambo • Owner

Mana, thank you for your visit to Sumac & Mambo, it was a pleasure to have you enjoying a trip around the world without leaving the table.

Ismayilov R. • 2 reviews

October 2, 2022

9.5/10

Thanks a lot for your service and hospitality!!.... All the best!

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Sumac & Mambo • Owner

Thank you Ismayilov for choosing our restaurant to have a good time. It´s a pleasure for us. See you soon

Kristin H. • 2 reviews

September 23, 2022

9.5/10

Amazing food and superb service!

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Sumac & Mambo • Owner

Kristin, without a doubt, Sumac and Mambo is the perfect place to enjoy a great selection of craft beer and accompany it with Middle Eastern dishes. We wait for you again!

Carol R. • 1 review

September 21, 2022

10/10

Beautiful restaurant with a great vibe. Lots of different beers to try. The food was delicious. Three of us had the beef kebab and couldn't fault it. I had the saffron and rose ice cream which had a delicate fragrance which I enjoyed. The staff were very friendly and attentive. A great find that I thoroughly recommend.

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Sumac & Mambo • Owner

Carol, it makes use really happy to hear from you! We try our best to provide different and modern middle eastern gastronomy, in a beautiful space and great service! Thank you so much for your kind words!

Marcel L. • 1 review

September 16, 2022

10/10

Excellent and inspiring dishes , cool ambiance and great service.... all the makings for a great evening..,.............................

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Sumac & Mambo • Owner

Marcel, without a doubt, Sumac and Mambo is the perfect place to enjoy a great selection of craft beer and accompany it with Middle Eastern dishes. We wait for you again!

Jinane S. • 3 reviews

September 16, 2022

9.5/10

Excellente

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Ann D. • 1 review

September 11, 2022

10/10

A very good restaurant with high quality service from our young waiter from Columbia . Wonderful flavored foods.

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Sumac & Mambo • Owner

Thank you very much for your comment, Ann. At Sumac we always try to give you the best craft beer and the best food in the Middle East. We are glad that you enjoyed your dinner in one of the TOp restaurants of Eixample. We hope to see you again.

Joseph D. • 6 reviews

September 8, 2022

8.5/10

The seating was not that comfortable, . The food was good but I did find it was a bit over priced .. Also they were very slow when we ordered an other glass off wine ,we had actually finished eating by the time it came .

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Sumac & Mambo • Owner

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're pleased you enjoyed the food, but we apologize for any discomfort and the delay in serving an additional glass of wine. Your comments will be shared with our team for improvement. We hope to provide a better experience next time. Thank you for your input.

Harry L. • 1 review

August 31, 2022

9/10

Good environment and service. But the grill good taste is just standard

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Sumac & Mambo • Owner

Harry, thank you a lot for your review. We are looking forward to having you again in one of the TOP restaurants of Eixample

Alessandra F. • 4 reviews

August 27, 2022

10/10

Comida deliciosa e ambiente na medida certa para um sabado a noite. Funcionários super atencisoso

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Sumac & Mambo • Owner

Alessandra, gracias por tu comentario. Valoramos cada palabra que has escrito. Esperamos verte pronto en Sumac&Mambo con la mejor comida de Medio Oriente en Barcelona.

Donna W. • 1 review

August 26, 2022

9/10

Americans looking for great wood-fired meat and we found it at Sumac! Really enjoyed our meal and patient/kind waiter. Desert was really good as well.

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Sumac & Mambo • Owner

Donna, thank you for choosing us. We are glad that Sumac&Mambo was the an excellent option for you and your group. We are looking forward to having you again in one of the TOP restaurants of Eixample.

Samara S. • 14 reviews

August 23, 2022

10/10

Todo que comemos estaba muy rico! El servicio muy amable!

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Sumac & Mambo • Owner

Samara, gracias por tu comentario. Te esperamos de nuevo en Sumac&Mambo.