Looking for somewhere to host your Christmas party? If your office is based near Paddington, Massis could be the spot you've been looking for. Now, you won't find a typical turkey dinner with all the trimmings at this Lebanese restaurant, but why go for something so obvious? Instead, treat your office to a table full of incredible food that they'll no doubt love, with mezze hot and cold plates, as well as sumptuous dishes from the grill.
The space is large and open-plan, with a central bar, big windows which let in lots of natural light, and plenty of seating both indoors and outside on the terrace. The best thing about the space's interiors is the colourful scheme of blue and yellow, with patterned wallpaper which really makes the space come alive. Perfect for big groups, give the restaurant a call or email to find out their exact capacity and to discuss availability.
As for the food, mezze is designed for sharing so it's perfect for a large group. Why not start off with a mix of smaller cold plates such as smoked aubergine moutabal with sesame sauce, pomegranate seeds and crispy pita bread, alongside tzatziki with yogurt, finely chopped cucumber and a hint of mint, plus pomegranate and beetroot salad, with beetroot, pomegranate, red onion, pumpkin seeds and tomatoes.
Hot plates might look like Lebanese pastries stuffed with halloumi, feta cheese and parsley, as well as moussaka and vermicelli rice, plus sauteed spiced lamb meatballs slow cooked in a spicy tomato sauce. While larger plates straight from the grill make for a delicious centrepiece. We like the sound of the grilled octopus, as well as chicken wings marinated in garlic and olive oil and char-grilled marinated lamb cutlets with sumac, lemon and salt.