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Imad's Syrian Kitchen, London, London

Imad's Syrian Kitchen

4.7
4.7
1011 Reviews
£25 and under
Syrian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 39 times today
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
“In Syrian culture, we can’t make any journey without first planning the food. If you decide to go to the cinema, you plan what you’ll eat. If you plan to visit your mother, you know that you’re going to eat. There’s no going out without eating something.”

-Imad Alarnab



Imad Alarnab was a successful restaurateur in Damascus with three restaurants, plus several juice bars and cafes. In the war, Imad's restaurants were destroyed and he was forced to flee the country in search of safety for his family. Making his way from Lebanon through Europe, Imad shared his skills cooking for other refugees, up to 400 at a time, and found even in the most challenging times, his passion for food and bringing people together to celebrate life was strong.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Syrian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 12:00–21:30 Thu–Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–16:30
  • Phone number
    020 7434 2448
  • Website
    https://www.imadssyriankitchen.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Imad Alarnab

Menu

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What 1,011 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Imad's Syrian Kitchen offers a delightful culinary journey with "excellent food" and "lovely ambiance." Diners praise the "delicious small plates" and "attentive staff." The restaurant is a vibrant spot, ideal for sharing meze dishes. While some find the noise level high, the "great service" and "wonderful flavors" make it a must-visit.

1,011 Reviews

  1. Louise

    Berkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friends and I had a very warm welcome. The restaurant is smart but cosy, providing a lovely ambience. All the staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. I would highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely be back when we are in London.

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  2. Omer

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a very crowded Saturday evening. The workers helped us.

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  3. Kristian

    Birmingham

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Food is outstanding. Falafel and hummus in particular were great. Fresh middle eastern flavours. The rest is all meh. Service was ok, but didn't get offered anymore drinks after we had finished our first one. Where this restaurant really falls down though is the atmosphere/ambience. The tables are squashed together as close as they can be. You can't have a private conversation with whoever you are with. It's a shame because it just made me want to get out of there as soon as we had finished our food. I know you want to maximise profits but don't sacrifice the experience in doing so. No other resting kingly court looked as cramped as imads.

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  4. Natalia

    VIP

    London

    192 reviews

    5.0

    192 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best middle Easter fare I’ve ever had! Excellent dips and mezze but especially mains were so flavoursome and well cooked! And we had a bottle of excellent Syrian wine! Highly recommend

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  5. Ali

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Most order the shakshuka, the best I’ve ever tried

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  6. Bijaya

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I have been there a couple of times before and love the food! Quality and taste superlative. Food also arrives within minutes of ordering which is delightful. But this time the service didn’t match the food and left a bitter taste. The staff were brusque in their behaviour, many avoided eye contact just to get replacement table napkin!!! And we got passive aggressive behaviour from the barman. Not coming back despite the food next time!

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  7. Gurdip

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great service. Thanks for a lovely evening.

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  8. Siddiqa

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant lives up to the hype! The food was phenomenal and the service was amazing too. Everyone was so friendly and they took care of us efficiently. It was the perfect place for my birthday dinner. The lamb shank was delicious, juicy and full of flavour. The hummus with za'atar pita was the perfrct combination and their falafels arent famous for no reason. All their dishes 10/10, if I wasn't so full, I'd have ordered the entire menu. Ive recommended it to everyone and will absolutely be dining here again.

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  9. Emma

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and friendly staff! Would 100% go back

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  10. Preeti

    VIP

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff made the experience! From being friendly and genuine. The food was just sublime! Thank you for an amazing evening

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Imad's Syrian Kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 1011 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 39 times today
Google Map for Imad's Syrian Kitchen

Imad's Syrian Kitchen, Unit 2.5-2.9 Top Floor, Kingly Court, London, London W1B 5PW

Additional information

  • Area
    Soho
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 12:00–21:30 Thu–Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–16:30
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Syrian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Imad Alarnab
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine
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