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Imad's Syrian Kitchen, London, London

Imad's Syrian Kitchen

4.7
4.7
1121 Reviews
£25 and under
Syrian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 63 times today

About this restaurant

  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
“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.

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What 1,121 people are saying

Imad's Syrian Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

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Review summary

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Imad's Syrian Kitchen offers "excellent food" with "sensational tastes and textures," making it a "unique experience in London." Guests praise the "friendly and helpful staff" and "beautiful decor." Despite occasional noise and portion size concerns, the "delicious, fresh, and flavorful" dishes and "lovely atmosphere" consistently impress, earning repeat visits from satisfied patrons.

1,121 Reviews
  1. Riccardo

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant. Highly recommend. Food, location, atmosphere: all good

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  2. Bieneosa

    London56 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I've never had Syrian food before and absolutely loved the delicious food served today. Not only was the food full of flavour, but it was also beautifully presented, welcoming, and provided with good service. We shared a mixture of dishes - the same concept as Tapas - which enabled everyone to taste lots of the wonderful food on the menu. I'll be back!

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  3. Amanda

    London5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, and a lovely surprise candle and sweet for my brother! :)

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  4. Clare

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was recommended this restaurant by a friend. Went before the theatre, it was a great location. Lovely friendly helpful staff and really good atmosphere. Even though it’s quite big, it’s not noisy, a bonus for us. Enjoyed the food, delicious chicken dish and lovely dips.

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  5. Kristof

    Hungary1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Syrian food with modern elements. Really friendky and accommodating staff.

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  6. Roma VIP

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    hospitable, benevolent and friendly - thanks for brightening my day!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, I come regularly - wine is expensive though

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  8. Julia

    Switzerland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, great service and cozy atmosphere! Would definitely recommend.

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  9. Sarah

    Berkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious meal and great staff! Will definitely be back

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  10. Sue

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been to Imad's several times, but this was the first time since they moved from the original smaller restaurant space nearby. The place was packed even at 3pm on Saturday, so booking is essential I would think. The food was as ever delicious, though I felt maybe the pricing has gone up a bit (not surprising I guess given increasing costs all round). The tables are small and very close together, though in some ways that helps to give it the noisy buzzy vibe. The old restaurant was smaller and seemed more intimate and friendly than this new set up - it was super busy and the staff were working hard and didn't have much time for pleasantries. I would still recommend Imad's and will no doubt go again, but it seems to have lost something in the transfer of premises.

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Imad's Syrian Kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 1121 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 63 times today
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Imad's Syrian Kitchen, Unit 2.5-2.9 Top Floor, Kingly Court, London, London W1B 5PW

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  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Syrian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 08:30–21:30 Thu, Fri 08:30–22:00 Sat 09:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–20:30
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Imad Alarnab
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