Imad's Syrian Kitchen in City of London, Westminster

On the top level of kingly court, away from the madness of carnaby street, the dining room was like walking into a taverna - rattan furniture and tiled floors. Service was friendly and swift, our food came very quickly. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious, was nice to have so many interesting veggie options. The hummus was silky smooth, and the roasted cauliflower was soft but still with a bite. Recommended.

The place was packed...a good sign. The food is a bit overrated in my opinion. My wife is vegetarian, so she had a dish called Bamya. It was very bland and tasteless okra dish. Waste of money in my opinion. The Tahini Kofta, Shish Tawook and the Suda starter were ok, nothing special. The Kunafa dessert was a bit weird with sweet on the top and cheese at the bottom. It was not very good. Overall, a tepid experience. We spent £98 on this for 3 people. So, not that bad expense wise. Will I go again though? Sorry no.

My friend and I turned up around 3pm I think and were given a table, lovely friendly staff we felt very welcome. It was quite busy, a very pleasant atmosphere, really comfortable. Attentive happy staff, gave us tap water and came back after a few mins to take our order - wonderful menu for me being vegan, so much choice! We did not have to wait long at all, great service. I had the cauliflower, fattoush and my friend had the lamb and fried aubergine, we also had spicy potatoes. All totally delicious !! Just wonderful and we were not rushed at all. Thoroughly enjoyed and will definitely return - thank you so much, very impressed.

Amazing food! Each and every dish ordered was flavourful and delicious… amazing service. Would definitely go eat there again. Highly recommended it. It is on the higher price.

What to say? I have finally discovered Syrian Cousine with Greek and Turks echoes and good playtes fastly served. The place was less crowded than other F&B points in the Court and this was a pleasure after a shopping morning: few reach the third floor so you can enjoy a bit of peace. Also there are separate corners for small groups and corporates working space both very informal. We have ordered Fattoush Dukka and Press Berry boost all to share and in good quantities. Nice finding!

Spectacular restaurant for grilled meats, falafel, hummus and veggie dishes. Awesome Syrian restaurant with very nice service and atmosphere. Food is delicious and so are the drinks.

Went in for dinner without reservation, got seated after 10 minutes waiting, that too on weekend, not bad at all (: Best hummus and muhammara i had since my last visit to Syria in 2008. The drinks are amazing as well. The mains are good, just that portion is small for the price. Staffs are friendly, ambience is great. Must go at least once when you are in London.

Lovely restaurant, great atmosphere and very nice Middle Eastern food. We had a delightful lunch if a bit loud. Highly recommended

Two of us went for dinner on a Saturday. Pleasant staff who explained well the menu, comfortable table in a nice decor. Service not rushed but waiter did bring main while we were still having our starters. We selected for starter: aubergine (super), muhammara (too citrusy) and cauliflower (very tasty). For mains, we got chicken (nice and served with potatoes and bread) and Kabsah (average, very saucy… perhaps “reinvented”). For desert, kunafa (average) and pistachio ice-cream (good).

Absolutely phenomenal meal. The entire experience was amazing. The food was delicious. The service was friendly. The atmosphere was tremendous. The meal was tasty and flavorful.

The food was delicious and Aleen, the waiting staff was delightful. After our meal, we asked for another bottle of wine, and as we were drinking it, we were told that the table was needed and we should finish the bottle at the bar. There was no one at the bar apart from us, but after a few minutes at the bar, we were told to finish and leave as they needed the bar area for more diners, as they seated people there as overspill. Why sell another bottle of wine when you know you need the table and the bar area? It showed a lack of respect for the diner and made them feel expendable. This was not hospitality at its best!

Comida excelente, ambiente agradável e ótimo atendimento. Meu marido é descendente de libaneses e temos conhecimento da culinária. Ótima experiência

During our visit to London we went here for a late afternoon lunch - we took the lunch special and it was a really nice meal. We had one meal with chicken and one with lamb - the meat and the hummus and rice and potatoes were lovely. But the best part was the babah ganuesh - the best we have every had, even my partner - who comes from Syria - was amazed by the great flavour. What we could not understand - as it is an authentic Syrian restaurant - was that we were charged 1.50 GBP for each additional bread, think that is a little overpriced.

Couldn’t fault our experience. The service was amazing and our lovely server, Maria recommended some delicious dishes. The aubergine dish was fantastic! Second time visiting and will be returning!

We visited pre-theatre on a Saturday night. We’re vegetarian and there are loads of delicious dishes on the menu. Everything we ordered was amazing. The service was super speedy and attentive. Cannot fault it. Maybe the white wine could have been a little colder, but I’ll forgive that for such a great night.

Fantastic. Booked this for our wedding anniversary after reading reviews in the Guardian and Michelin gourmand. We were not disappointed. We shared 3 mezze (hummus, baba ganooj, falafel) with pillow light pitta to start followed by 2 lamb dishes (kebab and slow cooked shoulder with rice) for our main. For the first time in my life I turned down baklava as I had eaten so much, the Syrian chai was a great palate cleaner instead. We had impeccable service from Alex (thank you!) Our only 2 comments would be, fresh lillies may look beautiful but are a nightmare for hay-fever sufferers, I had an antihistamine handy in my bag, and the wine list does not describe the wine. (Thankfully Alex helped us chose but it would be nice if it said, dry, fruity, full bodied etc). We will definitely be back next time we're in London.

It was the second time we went as our first experience with friends was good. This time round, the service was terrible! The food was still of good quality but we could not relax as it was rushed to our table - starters and main course nearly at the same time. The wine that we ordered had to be returned because of the wrong selection. We had to hang on to our drinks to make sure they did not take it at end of the meal. The bill that was sent to us was 3 times what we had expected and had to be re-calculated. We left the place within an hour of being there. Not a great experience and feeling the tension amongst the staff...

Wow,what a great time we had here.It’s a very stylish yet casual place,the staff were just brilliant and the food was truly amazing,anybody will just Love this restaurant.Thank You.

Delicious food and the staff were very sweet and helpful. The aubergine dish was really, really good, as was everything we ordered.

This is true Middle Eastern food. The menu is not that extensive but what is there is tempting. We had two of the main courses and it was absolutely delicious. And the baklava for desert was made in heaven. I wish I could afford to eat here once a week. We struggled a bit to find the entrance on the top floor of a courtyard, but now we know for next time.

Great vibe and atmosphere for a casual lunch at Imad’s; had the express lamb option. Very tasty, and a good health size. Requested gluten-free no problem also. Washed down with a nice pot of peppermint tea! Highly recommended for a lunch spot near Carnaby Street

I’ve wanted to visit here since I saw Imad on Saturday Kitchen. I wasn’t disappointed. Delicious food, well-presented. Mezze was exceptional. Only gripe is the wine list; very over-priced. I know this is London, but the prices are very steep for what you are getting.

Great food , nice selection of mezzo and then followed by chicken and lamb dishes. Nice bottle.of Greek wine. Finished off with mini donuts. Very attentive service and chilled atmosphere

Excellent in service and food. Traditional flavours done really well at a great price. Situated on the third floor of the Kingly Court in Carnaby street . It is a large restaurant although was very full and they were turning people away so book ahead to avoid missing out.

Table of 8 old university had Monday lunch. Due to numbers there was a set menu at £45 per head. I've been before but this was my first time in their new larger restaurant about 2 doors down from the old place. Food was excellent and plentiful. Service very good. It's not the cheapest place (especially the wine) but, ultimately, quality doesn't come cheap. A couple of the 'doubters' left converted to Syrian/Arabic food!

Great restaurant, nice ambience, friendly staff and delicious food. Interesting wines too. We were there for a long leisurely lunch so it was a surprise/pity to be given five minutes to vacate our table - with no prior warning.

Small snack for lunch amazing tastes fantastic,very noisy with ladies doing lunches....too much cava.

An eagerly anticipated visit for us. We started with warm, fluffy pitta, creamy humus, and baba ghanoj with tahini and pomegranate seeds. All delicious. I was a little disappointed with my main dish of butternut squash with rice, which was flavoursome but somewhat dry. Our party enjoyed the shaqaf and the kofta. Perfectly cooked. The Syrian coffee was a nice way to finish the meal (but it is rather overpriced!), accompanied by tasty baklava. The service at Imad's wasn't the best. It took a while to get the attention of a waiter to order drinks and food, and we were asked to wait when we did ask a waiter for service. However, overall, we were pleased with our evening and left satisfied.

This spot serves amazing food and drinks! Our waiter was very attentive, and the restaurant did their best to make us comfortable. Definitely worth a visit!

Brilliant food, welcoming waiters, amazing atmosphere. Recommend very strongly. Try the falafel and baba ghanoj.

Had wanted to eat here for ages. The starters were outstanding should have ordered more. Garlic pita was wow. Had cauliflower for main ok not great and the grilled chicken lovely. Ice cream and baklava for desert which was ok. Had 1 off larger which was changed very quickly. My gripe really is the service which was not great. Tried to remove plates we were still eating from more than once. Whilst eating our desert we were told they needed the table back in 5 mins! Restaurant was maybe 60% full and no queue at the door. We had been going to order more drinks but felt very unwelcome. Won't return .

Had a great lunch here with friends. Ordered far too much food so they gave us boxes to pack up the excess. Everything was delicious and the cocktails were very good too. It was absolutely packed on a Saturday lunchtime and my only gripe is...

Having previously lived in Syria, I was looking forward to visiting this restaurant, but I left feeling as if I'd been mugged. Having eaten a starter and main we decided to have a dessert. When this was delivered we were told by the waitress that...

The crispy fried eggplant was a delicious treat, and the falafel, covered in sesame seeds, was a delightful surprise. The standout dish was the perfectly cooked lamb shaqaf, with a tender and pink center. We also enjoyed the mashed sweet potatoes with their flavorful spices....

Food delicious, unfortunately the staff ruined the experience. I have been several times before and was looking forward to my meal where I was bringing my family for the first time but unfortunately the staff were trying to get us out of the restaurant as...

Middle-eastern food done superbly. There were 4 of us, each ordered something different and we shared, nobody was disappointed with any of the dishes ordered. The lamb dishes in particular were excellent. Some of the items on the menu (such as the hummus and pita...

Visited Friday lunchtime,with my daughter & sister. Sorry do not remember our waiting staffs names but they couldn’t have been more helpful, friendly. Happy and warm.TheFood was just divine so tasty . Wish I could remember the names of the dishes we ate . The...

The fried eggplant had a delightful crispiness to it. The falafel was unexpectedly rich with sesame seeds. The lamb shaqaf was perfectly cooked, with a tender pink interior, and the seasoned mashed sweet potatoes were a delightful accompaniment. Notably, their ice cream is a must-try;...

A wonderful meal to celebrate my 40th. Food was excellent - cauliflower main, humous and courgette dips were the favourites. Imad came and spoke with us and kindly signed my book (a birthday present). Our waiter Arthur was excellent and looked after us all very...

I've been eating at Imad's restaurant's from the first pop-ups through to the latest incarnation. The food has been consistently good and the service impeccable. The new restaurant has a lot more space and a great atmosphere. Over the years the menu has evolved and...

Cannot fault it. Food was incredible, we ordered a few starters and mains to share, each dish was very tasty. To add to the experience, the staff were amazing, so friendly and chatty. Gave great food recommendations. Great value for money - best falafel I’ve...

I’d wanted to go to this restaurant for ages after hearing about Imad from a friend. It was well worth the wait. Everything we ate was absolutely delicious, good sized portions for sharing, beautifully presented and friendly and helpful staff. It was busy and had...

This restaurant is in a great location in the heart of Carnaby Street. It is very nicely decorated and has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We went in the middle of the afternoon and had one of the specials, the vegetarian lunch plate. This was...

Great food, ambience and service. Our first Syrian meal and we loved it. Good value too. Staff very welcoming. Keen to try more Syrian food.

We had such a wonderful evening at Imad’s Syrian Kitchen. We were a group of 6 who had the set shared menu. Everyone at the table agreed that every single dish was absolutely delicious. There was such a lovely atmosphere and the staff were super...

We had a lovely experience yesterday at Imad’s. We arrived early and it was just about full not long after. The food tasted amazing, we had baba ghanoj, falafel and mtuma bitinjan to start followed by slow roasted lamb and grilled chicken which had fabulous...

So very happy to visit and finally taste these amazing flavours! An astonishing baked/slightly chargrilled Zahraa Harra (cauliflower w/garlic, coriander, olive oil, tahini, red onion & red peppers + pomegranate seeds), plus Makmour Jaj (Yoghurt marinated chicken w/bulgar, fried vermicelli & pomegranate) after a fine...

Literally one of the best meals we’ve ever had. Delicious combination of flavours, in particular the falafel was amazing. It’s coated in sesame seeds and has an outer crust which gives the most amazing texture. The hummus was well balanced and silky, and the lamb...

Great service, atmosphere and delicious food. We will definitely be returning to try more dishes. The smoked aubergine starter was particularly yummy.

The food is exceptional! I can’t choose a favourite as we ordered pretty much every vegetarian option available. I would recommend and need to go back for another visit! Lovely staff, very attentive and quick service

An absolutely horrible experience! The reception was deplorable and the waiters simply outdid themselves in rudeness. After an exhausting walk, I finally managed to find the blessed restaurant - a veritable labyrinth hidden in a "food court". I checked the website obsessively, over and over,...

Amazing food and attentive staff. The setting behind Carnaby St above a courtyard was beautiful. The dishes are freshly prepared and delicious. Lots of tasty vegetarian options too.

All the food we ordered was excellent. The taste was awesome. Certainly will go back. The only disappointment was when settling the bill. The service fee of 12.5% is recorded as discretionary. I decided to reduce this amount as I considered it to be excessive....

Relaxed and friendly dining. Superb cooked plates of food ideal for sharing. We had the aubergine and feta, the lentils and bulgar wheat, the grilled lamb and the incredible discs of falafel. Everything was beautifully cooked, subtle spicing and balanced seasoning. Service was relaxed, atmosphere...

A really fantastic lunch at Imad’s. Wonderful hummus and deep fried aubergine in breadcrumbs, soft and warm pittas, amongst others. Lovely service, clean, quick and will definitely go back.

Clearly a restaurant with good following and when we came in we saw lots of happy diners. We really enjoyed the food. The small plates, baba ghanoj, zahra harra [cauliflower] and labneh mashwi were very good indeed. Fresh and lovely all carefully spiced. The pitta...

Everything about Imad’s Syrian Kitchen is wonderful. The staff, the ambiance, and especially THE FOOD. It’s just heavenly.

On an early Saturday evening we were lucky to get pretty much the last spare table going. The food was homely and authentic while still having a bit of the ol' razzle dazzle to it. Lots of colour, lots of flavour, and a good mix...

excellent food in a no frills but enjoyable setting - the starters were vegetarian and were superb from the usual staples of hummus and falafel to the lovely vegan hindi with squash, mixed spices and pine nuts - the mains were delicious including the grilled...

Service was efficient and friendly. It was mid day when we arrived for our booking and the place was filling up. It is a fairly small restaurant so the tables are crammed together in places which meant that we were so close to the diners...

Visited Sunday lunchtime, food was really tasty. Great atmosphere and the staff were lovely without being over bearing. Will definitely be returning.

We went for a meal here last night, which we enjoyed, but did have an issue with the extortionate price of the wine, in comparison to the very affordable price of the food. How can you charge £33 for a very mediocre bottle of Italian...

Must try if your visiting london and craving arabic food or a vegi. Lots of nice traditional items and most of the vegi friendly. Make sure to book a table if your visiting during the weekend and the services is great

I have been to this restaurant twice before and thought it was good. Unfortunately, things took a turn today with the manager Victoria being extremely unkind and I wanted to make others aware of the poor management and service they offer. I had been contacted...

This has got to be one of the best places I have eaten at in a very long time! We ended up here purely by accident but had a wonderful meal - every dish was delicious. The service was fantastic and the staff were really...

Just went on spec and had a delicious, tasty lunch. A few starters and one main were good for a light lunch but packed with flavour. If I hadn’t been with my wife I would have had another one or two starters and main; easily...

2nd visit, will not be the last. We ordered all the starters to share between 3. Nothing disappointed. My only wish for the next time is to stretch the experience over a longer time. It’s always too quick!

Was super impressed with the food here, really flavourful and delicious. We got both veggie and meat dishes and the veggie dishes were better! Service was great too so all in all a great experience!

I can see why Michelin rate this restaurant with a bib gourmand rating. The food is tasty, authentic, reasonable and different. In my opinion one of the best restaurants in all of London, I would be happy to come again

Our third visit to Imad's Syrian Kitchen and despite the fact that Imad himself was not in the kitchen, the food was excellent in terms of quality and taste although I'd say that a couple of dishes were less than piping hot by the time...

What a well kept secret. Amazing food and staff who do everything they can to make the experience perfect. Can’t recommend enough.

Really nice lunch, we ordered 7 dishes between 3 of us and it was a perfect amount. Amazing flavours, great staff and a nice atmosphere. Would definitely recommend and will be returning!

Popped in for a mid-week dinner with a friend who made the booking. I had no prior knowledge of the restaurant and had no idea what to expect of Syrian food. The verdict's in: I love it! Each plate was an explosion of flavours that...

The food here is fabulous, I managed to catch one of the chefs in the cloakroom to compliment them on such tasty food…..but….on arrival the attitude of the manger left something to be desired. The waiting staff were clearly still in training and were berated...

What an amazing experience.. We were looking for a memorable experience...48 years married... We found it at this wonderful restaurant. WOW! The friendly staff the HAPPY atmosphere.. The fun feeling.. The LOVE.. ok that's what chef brings... BUT the food... Amazing We both had different...

The service was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Nice tasty food very reasonably priced with wine to match. The only minor quibble was that the place is a little cramped but that adds to the atmosphere. Limited choice between meat dishes and vegetarian and easy to...

Me and the wife happened to stumble on this restaurant on a weekend in London and am I glad that we did! The owner was very welcoming and smiley. We had no reservation so were told we had 1.5hrs which we were fine with -...

Imad is the perfect host, he’s incredibly warm, welcoming and friendly - a trip to his restaurant makes you feel as though you’re eating in his home. The food is incredibly delicious and there was also a great list of non alcoholic cocktails. Highlights for...

A busy, and obviously popular place, with a friendly welcome and helpful staff. The food is well-priced and the wine list unusual. The latter matches the food, which is a delicious and individual take on the Middle East. Highly recommended.

Got a text earlier in the day to confirm I was coming - most efficient. The menus have starters on one side of the page, mains on the other - I had falafel and shish tawook as before, my companion had lamb koftas. I ordered...

Fabulous food and atmosphere, top floor of Kingly Court. Great location and lovely tables by the windows. Food delicious and everyone so friendly and welcoming - open kitchen which is fun and lots of smiles! Only our 3rd visit but as good as the first...

This proven to be a unique international culinary experience. Between the three of us, we got Hummus, Mtuna (x2), Zahraa Harra, Baba Ghanoj, Falafel (x2), Za’atar Salad, Tabaabh, extra Pita bread, the Bierzo Brezo Mencia Tinto wine, Syrian ice cream, and Baklava. Our favourites were...

Absolutely loved this restauran. Such a little gem! Excellent service from friendly and attentive staff. The food arrived very quickly and was excellent quality and presented beautifully. Could not fault this place.

From the moment we gave our name to the lady on the door till the time we left the service was wonderful. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff. Great explainations of the food. The menu was delicous very very tasty humous, falafel, glorious...

We had a great evening, the food was beautifully presented, fresh and very tasty. The staff are very friendly, the location and atmosphere is great. Would love to come back!

Although it's snug, we never felt cramped - and had a lovely table by the window, catching the cool evening breeze. Food absolutely delicious - very moreish - and service really friendly and helpful. Would happily come back.

I was taken here on Sat 6th Aug, for a belated birthday treat by two adorable vegan friends. We ate only vegan, and it was delicious and I did not feel I missed anything as a meat eater. Staff were all really upbeat and lovely....

As a Syrian living in London, I haven't been able to find an authentic Arabic restaurant or Syrian restaurant in central London until I came here! The food was incredible and what made it better was the service! 10/10 service, all the wait staff was...

I was not very pleased with my main unfortunately, the mash was not presented well, the lamb was alright. Not worth £18 The baklava was dry - expected allot more tbh. The waiting staff were inconsistent with their attention to diners. I usually leave a...

Tried several things even though I was dining alone. The muhammara, a sweet red pepper spread with pomegranate seeds, was lovely on pita bread and the lamb kofta in a rich tomato sauce was delicious. The roasted cauliflower was very good as was the falafel,...

We thought we’d booked online but had messed it up- they made sure there was space for us anyway! The food was DELICIOUS! And the service was speedy which was great for a work lunch. They also worked well around a nut intolerance on our...

I was very much looking forward to eating at Imad's restaurant and I was not disappointed. Beautifully prepared food which was served by friendly staff. It had a cosy ambient and we had a lovely chat with the owner Imad Alarnab.

Great Middle Eastern food. Very good friendly relaxed staff. Good atmosphere. Very reasonable for central London. Recommended.

Wow! What a feast we had 😊 our whole experience was fantastic from start to finish; we didn’t book a table and the staff were so friendly and accommodating (only a 15 min wait). We ordered the humous, baba ganoush (deliciously smoky!), falafel (the best...

The food is superb, but what really impressed us was how helpful the staff was about some allergy issues with our party. They took our concerns really seriously and came up with solutions. Plus, it's such a great story how a refugee built this place....

Great quality of food and nice atmosphere inside. Menu is quite interesting and meals are well prepared, however it didn’t convinced me enough to go above a good 3 stars. Very loud inside

The food was absolutely incredible - thoroughly recommend the okra and lamb skewers. Our waiter Rioné (and the rest of the staff) was a fantastic vibe, really genuine and only added to an overall fantastic experience!

Wonderful hospitality and excellent food at this small restaurant in Kingly Court. We tried to est here before but it was fully booked, you should book, it is very popular. We had some superbly cooked food, the service was friendly and attentive. We will certainly...

Went to Imad's Syrian Kitchen for lunch last Saturday. We were lucky to get a table as I hadn't booked. The food was excellent; best falafel I have ever had. My husband had lamb and my granddaughter chicken with potatoes and loved the hot sauces....

The most gorgeous food and ambience, a true gem. Prices were so reasonable and the quality of the food was top tier!! And great for veggies and meat eaters alike. And Imad is so inspiring, a true hero. We had a lovely time :)