Souk Medina Restaurant in City of London, Westminster

Maybe we were just too early, 1:30 booking. Food was nothing special with items being missed from order. Fish dish was overcooked and dry. Don’t be taken in by the mix and match that all items can be accommodated into a fixed menu. Think that going at a busy time would be much better and give good atmosphere

Have been wanting to come here for a year and finally came and am so happy I did! Came with my Moroccan friend and we all loved the food and atmosphere! So lovely, so pretty and such generous portions! Would for sure recommend - also has vegetarian options. ♥️

Delicious food, went with Moroccan friends, who said it felt close to home.

Lovely menu however, underwhelmed with the flavours and starter of falafel, halloumi was cold! Grilled fish and saffron rice was ok. Tables too small - service excellent

Delicious food. Staff and chef so friendly and welcoming. Can't wait to go back. Great value for money. Very pleasing lunch.

Great food and service. Cool interior too. Very hospitable giving us baklava dessert and fresh mint tea on the house!

Not Moroccan, it’s Algerian. Food is a little bland good service however and cosy ambience close to most things central.

Loved the atmosphere, service and food.

The food were really great. We ordered lamb coucous and a platter of mezze. Even my Palestinian friend said that they tasted original. Sadly the service was a bit down due to error in the ordering machine hence the food came after waiting for an hour. The place is really accessible and the atmosphere is homey.

5 star service and food. Friendly atmosphere. Really recommend!

We came across this restaurant and had the most amazing meal. Sidi Ali gave us a very warm and friendly welcome, the food was delicious and plenty. We had couscous, a chicken tagine, and a sweet and sour tagine. All were excellent, as were the starters. We will definitely come back. Try it, you won't be disappointed! We didn't take pictures, the food was so good , we just ate!

Very traditional, owner/manager could not be more obliging and helpful. The meze starter was a little disappointing, calamari straight from the freezer, hummus bland and didn’t taste like home made, Tzatziki was good though, again falafel may have been bought in. Mixed grill had plenty of meat and was very tasty, the sea bass was cooked to absolute perfection and was well worth the money and highly recommended. Baklava also very good

The place is beautiful and comfortable. The service is good and the prices are reasonable. I strongly recommend it.. Thank you, Walid 🤍

Great décor, delicious tagine, friendly staff. Very enjoyable evening.

The place should be shut down. It’s mouldy, and the food was not good. The starters were nice, but the main and dessert was just plain bad. The tagine had no flavour, and when I told the owner he told me “it must be your flavour, everyone else is eating it”. I would not go again, disappointed overall. We were also given mint tea in tumbler glasses.

Waleed was amazing, good service, good food and very affordable shisha in central London. Definitely worth the visit

Went as part of a large group and ordered the Royal Feast in advance for £35. When we arrived at the restaurant the waiter suggested they serve everything as a Buffet style to the tables. This was a trick on the side of the restaurant. As they literally served a table spoon of Humous and yogurt. Followed by a stick of holoumi fries and a falafel. The main consisted of a sliver of chicken breast, a sliver of lamb and a slim sausage. Desert was one piece baklava and one piece Turkish delight. I could have eaten a 2 course meal at Cafe Concerto for £25! Seriously Morocco is known as the capital of scammers running call centres world wide and the same can be said of this restaurant, scamming large parties of customers for food. Best avoid and save yourself the disappointment!

Very authentic Moroccan place. Food was lovely and service very attentive. They even had a dancer in a show which we enjoyed too

The restaurant is so cozy, quiet and allows for privacy. A very beautiful Moroccan vibe. The waiter was very smiley and kind, the food wasn’t late at all. We tried the sea-bass and couscous and it was amazing!! Reasonable prices, would definitely go again.

Highly recommended, the peppers stuffed with meat and the roasted ones

Great atmosphere, tasty food and good service

We had a very disappointing experience, especially considering the positive reviews here. I had the hummus, which tasted unlike any hummus I’ve had before. My boyfriend had the calamari, which tasted as though it had been bought from a supermarket, with hardly any sauce. I had the lamb tagine for the main, and although the lamb was very tender, the sauce had absolutely no flavour. My boyfriend had the beef couscous, which was also flavourless. Additionally, the food took an unreasonably long time to arrive. Definitely would not recommend.

Thought I'd already written a review but seems it slipped my mind which just gives me the chance to do one now instead. I brought a good friend here who had never had North African cuisine before. To watch her being blown away by the flavour explosions of the wonderful food prepared by the head chef this evening will be one of the memories I will cherish for years to come. We each had a tagine (I had lamb and my friend opted for chicken) and the flavours were so beautifully balanced and delicate. Every bite is a little different from the one before and the meat is so unbelievably tender and succulent - the chicken falls of the bone just by looking at it. Tagine is a favourite dish of mine and Souk just take it to the next level. We had Labneh Z'aatar with some pitta for starter and the lovely tanginess of the yoghurt balanced with the fresh mint and Z'aatar olive oil makes this for a light starter allowing you to enjoy the food without getting too full for the main course. As dessert, we were treated to a small sample of their newest additions to the menu - Kanafeh cheese and Semoulina. This was my first time trying these as well and I swear I've never had anything so light, fluffy and absolutely scrumptious. Again, the flavours were rich but delicate and paired with the always delicious Moroccan mint tea we felt like we were in heaven and both felt the need to close our eyes to just savour the tastes of each bite. After this, I convinced my friend to try proper Turkish delight and baklava as again she had never tried beyond the chocolate bar and M&S versions. Once again, the transformation on my friend's face as she discovered how delicious each of these are when done right. The service was a chapter onto itself. Friendly, welcoming and attentive without hovering as you often find in other places. We ended up spending 3 hours or so and didn't even notice because it was cosy and relaxed. The atmosphere and decor of the restaurant feels authentic too and you almost forget you're in London and haven't been transported to Morocco. You, dear reader, may think I'm gushing (which I am, yes) but I cannot fully express how much I enjoy coming to Souk and how happy I have rediscovered it after having "lost" it during the pandemic. And bringing a friend to try this amazing place and wonderful cuisine for the first time has been an absolute pleasure and joy. I will most certainly be back and bringing as many of my friends as I possibly can - and I can only recommend you do the same! And if you're trying this for the first time, I truly hope you will enjoy this beginning of a flavourful and delectable journey, you are embarking on... Update: tried the chocolate cake... I'm in heaven! So so good.

Wanted to try here for years with my TasteCard; was not disappointed at all. Each dish was tasty and the Waiter easy-going, friendly and knowledgeable. Can't believe I waited so long to go, will definitely return soon.

Incredible service, the food is fresh and flavourful and the vibe is immaculate. Highly recommend this place!

Nice morrocan restaurant, a bit of a warren inside in the best tradition of the Fez or Marrakesh souks. We tried a tagine and a grill and were both very pleasant. Not massive portions and not cheap, but perfectly tly reasonable. They have iced mint tea, which is a lovely variation, plus kunefe on the desert menu.

Such a lovely and atmospheric place with friendly, efficient staff and filling, tasty food. They were so accommodating of a big group and really went above and beyond for every single one of us. Will definitely return/recommend in the foreseeable future!

Very nice food and setting and great service from Waleed and Tony!

I really liked the food and the ambience. The meat was very tinder and the gentleman in the service was very welcoming and kind. We enjoyed the food and the seating too.

This place is amazing They always make me feel like home ❤️ Food is amazing❤️ Basbousaa my favourite 🥰

Cozy vibe with great food and super friendly staff

Great Authentic North African ambience. Loved the background music which was a fusion of native music with RnB and Reggae. Great service with a smile. Nice relaxing ambience. Definitely want to visit again for dinner.

Delicious food and excellent service, best in London

Had an amazing dinner at Souk in London! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the food was delicious – rich tagines and perfectly spiced couscous. Special thanks to our waiter, Houssam, for his outstanding service and great recommendations. Highly recommend!

Post matinee theatre meal, we each had a Delicious Tagine with plain couscous at a very reasonable price. Beautiful authentic decor and genuinely friendly and courteous staff. Surprisingly quiet for 5:30pm. Didn’t book in advance but plenty of tables free. The fresh Moroccan Mint tea was divine. Definitely going back the next time I’m in the West End.

From tasty "home" made feel food to the cosiness of the restaurant, I will for sure be back.

I have been here with my friend a few times now, and it has never disappointed. The atmosphere is wonderful and relaxing and the staff have always been so friendly and welcoming. I have an allergy to garlic, and the chef always makes me whatever I want without garlic. The food is delicious, it is always fresh and so well cooked. I highly recommend the prawns! I have been to Morocco many times, and eating here always takes me back. If you are looking for a relaxing meal out with delicious food, I recommend visiting Souk Bazaar.

I give five stars across the board, the flavor of the food makes up for the slight quality dip in the hookah as compared to other London spots, and this is the friendliest staff I have ever met, the guy even gave me 3 pounds off when I didn’t like only 1 of the five items on my plate. Can’t say enough about it

I recently visited this amazing Moroccan restaurant in Central London with a friend, and we had an unforgettable dining experience. The highlight of our meal was the incredible food prepared by the talented Head Chef Taoufik. We tried both the lamb tagine and chicken tagine, and each dish was bursting with authentic Moroccan flavors. For dessert, we indulged in a delicious Basboussa that perfectly capped off our meal. To accompany our food, we enjoyed two fantastic cocktails: the Rum Daiquiri and the Juicy Marrakech. Both drinks were expertly crafted and added a refreshing touch to our dining experience. What truly made our visit exceptional was the outstanding service provided by Walid and Houssam. They made us feel incredibly welcome and went above and beyond to ensure we had the best service we've ever experienced in London. Their warmth and hospitality made us feel like we were right at home in Morocco. Overall, this restaurant offers an authentic taste of Morocco with exceptional service. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience.

Forgive my late post but I’ll come straight to the point. It felt like I’m in a Moroccan restaurant in Morocco from the moment I stepped in this ornamental and beautiful hidden gem situated adjacent to Shaftesbury Avenue. Honestly, I’m not gonna lie, even some of those small rooms in this restaurant with tables and seating arrangements felt like in Marrakesh when I went during my holiday years ago. I honestly can’t think of any other Moroccan restaurant anywhere in London when I think of Souk. Please do come here with your friends, family even dates. They’ll enjoy your company and appreciate your choice of place. Please go and walk in and see it yourself. In terms of food and beverages, I would recommend try the Moroccan mint tea, the desserts and of course the couscous and tagine.

A great authentic restaurant! First class service from the staff who couldn’t have been more accommodating! Thank you I hope to visit again soon!

What a gem of a restaurant! Delicious food, beautiful interior and amazing service. The staff are so lovely and friendly! I would definitely recommend everyone to come here, I will no doubt be returning soon. Thank you so much for such a lovely evening.

Highly recommend this gem of a restaurant in Covent Garden The food was absolutely delicious and the private tables decked out in authentic Moroccan style are a delight! Tony and Walid offer outstanding customer service and the shisha, tea and sweet treats concluded a phenomenal dining experience

Wonderful restaurant with very tasty food. My friend and I had a chicken design and vegetable tagine. It was extremely delicious. The owners are very friendly. We went back to the restaurant after our show and they accommodated us.till midnight, we enjoyed homemade cake and tea. I don't know why the ratings are not higher, I have been a number of times to this restaurant and am never disappointed.

Very nice place, great decorations. Super nice owner as well. Great food overall. Great place

Went with my partner and was really looking forward to it but was left extremely disappointed. The service was terrible we had to ask multiple times for drinks as the first guy never came back. Asked for ketchup and the guy never came at all. Waited a very long time for any food to come out and the food was awful. We had “home made chicken nuggets with sweet and sour sauce” and the most bland unseasoned chicken came out with chili sauce you’d buy anywhere. The tagine was the worst I’ve ever had nothing authentic about it and was clearly made yesterday. The maraq (tagine clay pot) was like warm and had barely any vegetables in it, it was full on chick peas. Hummus just tastes off as well. The decor was nice and definitely had a Moroccan vibe which was nice but it was the furthest thing from authentic and definitely not worth the price. The only thing they were quick to bring was the bill.

I visited Souk with two friends, one of whom lived in Casablanca for 25 years, and we all loved it. Helpful & friendly service, delicious, very reasonably priced authentic Morrocan food, and there was no pressure to leave, we had our table for nearly three hours which was perfect.

My family and I had a lovely time at Souk The food was good and there was plenty of it Service was excellent The restaurant was situated on a quiet street off Covent Garden and was truly North African in style

Lovely restaurant where we had delicious Algerian/moroccan food. The harira soup was delicious though could have had a few more herbs such as coriander. The portions were big but we were able to have a doggy bag. We will be back

Great lamb tajine. Great service from Waleed.

Went for an early dinner before a show. The set menus looked good value (and saved me having to think too much!). Thr food was hot and freshly cooked, and thr staff friendly. Not the most glamorous of locations, but cosy and welcoming. Worth a visit 👍🏻

Very cosy, friendly, authentic and delicious, I highly recommend it.

A very good meal, homemade, we loved it

Souk: Where Authenticity Meets Excellence Souk is a haven of warmth and flavor and provided an unforgettable dining experience. From our cozy private seating to the tantalizing dishes, every moment was infused with authenticity and delight. We savored the creamy yogurt and pita bread, indulged in the succulent grilled chicken, and ended on a sweet note with the heavenly baklava. Shukraan to the chef for crafting such culinary masterpieces. Walid, our attentive waiter, elevated our experience with impeccable service, making us feel truly welcome and cared for throughout the evening. The opportunity to try traditional fez hats added a playful touch, while the Arabian music set the mood for a memorable dining experience! We would rate a genuine five-star experience and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a more private and hospitable setting! Shukraan for a truly unforgettable day!

Fabulous place for a group dinner. There were twelve of us and we all enjoyed our meals and found the atmosphere really wonderful. Will definitely go back.

Really fantastic food, terrific atmosphere, lovely staff. All around a wonderful place to visit!

Great płace with unforgettable vibe. Amazing manager!

Amazing vibe, amazing shisha, Amazing place

I had my birthday party in this place and it was amazing. Food was incredible and the service was spot on… place looks beautiful. 5 starts and highly recommendable

Went there for a special occasion with 13 group of people. I was welcomed with an aesthetic touch of middle-east of interior, quaint yet warm and comforting. We ordered the set menus, generally, the food was excellent, just the lamb chops cut a bit tough for me, besides that are mouth-watering. Not to forget, the FOH that served us was hospitable and helpful, unfortunately didnt catch his name. The chef was also a joker haha! All in all, we had a wonderful time at Souk Covent Garden. Thanks! defo a revisit someday.

Really nice venue, great food, Tony is a top man

A quaint Moroccan restaurant with the most delicious food. The tagines were simply divine. Also got a good set menu price. So good value.

Courteous staff, the atmosphere was warm and relaxing and the food was delicious! I also enjoyed the artwork and paintings displayed. A wonderful experience for someone trying Moroccan food for the first time

We feasted ! Delicious and very hearty tagine and couscous. Walid and Reda were very helpful and friendly, they speak several languages ​​including French which is a real plus.

Great food, lovely people and amazing atmosphere Recommend!

Very friendly staff, Amazing food Reasonable prices. Felt like being in Morocco

Disappointed, we went for iftar, even though the staff was nice, It was expensive for what it was. mashed potatoes bourek, tiny and tasteless. The tagines were ok but not presented in tagine pots as some pictures would suggest. I asked for extra chips, I was brought a portion of frozen chips which costed £8. Tea was good but the cakes were left overs or the last pieces of a box or what ever it was. This place needs to improve.

Celebrated my birthday here. Lovely staff & nice vibes, they were so helpful and sweet and we had an absolute blast!

Delicious, fresh and authentic food! We had the Labneh Zaatar & fresh pitta, mixed grill, grilled sea bass & the knafeh for desert. Everything was amazing. The mint tea & casablanca lager was also delicious! A relaxed vibe & friendly service! Only thing is that it was a bit cold in there! Surprised it wasn’t busier

Wonderful place, wonderful food . Tops to Walid for this great night. Definitely recommend!

The food was terrible. The people were okay. We went for the iftar meal and only had the soup as it was awful. We ended up getting charged £11 each for a tiny portion of soup. Not recommended. Please avoid.

Booked out the Casbah as a surprise for my husband’s birthday. Chose the place as some of my party were fasting for Ramadan but others would want to drink, and anybody can Shisha. Was not disappointed. Decor is beautiful and atmosphere was fantastic. By email Samir was very helpful in making sure all our needs were met, and arranged for us to allow a few guests in early for their prayers and a generous Iftar meal before we ordered drinks and started our courses. We were very comfortable considering the amount of people and it was easy to hear each other. They didn’t rush us at all and we were able to chat as much as we wanted. We booked for 2 hours but they let us stay as long as we needed even though it was a busy Saturday night. All the staff were attentive and we had no trouble ordering drinks or getting service or attention despite being tucked away in a small room. We enjoyed our 3 course meals thoroughly and they gave us the “happy birthday” treatment when we asked for the birthday cake to be brought in. It felt intimate and private despite good staffing. Very happy.

Leaving this fine place with a full belly but a hunger for more of that superb scranage. Run by a cracking pair of lads, couldn’t recommend it higher. Top notch

Great authentic food, amazing hosts, and great tea, what a special place. Not to mention the precious weapons

I didn't like the food not a fan of sweet stew and they took tooooo long to prepare our order. The place is known to be authentic but I found it dirty and smells like mold. Do not recommend it.

hello Samir i go to your sons school i got recommended this restaurant and your son bullys me

Unfortunately not the best experience went for my birthday, resturant was freezing then heating was put on as requested for 20 minutes,they made mistakes with the meal that had to be corrected 3 times then gave us the wrong order. Food was,nt hot , very very disappointing

I had lunch here with with my partner. We had the Marrakesh set menu. Food was delicious. Lovely cosy restaurant too. Would highly recommend.

A jewel of a restaurant right in the heart of the theatre district. Serving real Moroccan food at sensible prices. We had the Marrakesh feast set menu, loads of super tasty food, I highly recommend the lamb tagine, bottle of wine and a piña colada with service charge came to £143.

One of the best experience ever. The hospitality you will get from Mr Walid is outstanding. The food and drinks are really outstanding. I encourage you to try it out... 🤗

The perfect place to eat before or after the theatre, we had hummus and flatbread to start followed by Beef tagine’s. Excellent quality packed with flavour.

The atmosphere is great, so is the food. The service is extremely slow. Avoid in case of extreme hunger.

Really lovely restaurant and great customer service. Our waiter kindly double checked the spice level with us and offered for the kitchen to remake if it was too hot. It ended up being perfect!

Fantastic atmosphere, service and the best baklava I've ever had. Take a bottle of red and a watermelon shisha and enjoy the crisp, mid-winter air - we did 💨

Ask the tagine you can eat. Pretty good

Came for lunch at this place in September for the first time. After lunch I went with my friend for an ice cream and came back for baklava and shisha. I brought my husband for his birthday in December. Came back with other friends in January. Do you see where I'm going? When you come back so often there can only be good things to say about a restaurant. Food is SO GOOD, staff are super friendly, and the restaurant itself feels so authentic!

I loved my dinner at souk last week with my family, the food is phenomenal and walid was one of the best waiters I've had, quick, professional, and very approachable and the chef over delivered when it comes to his service speed and the craftsmanship that goes into making that delicious Moroccan food I would highly recommend that place and especially the fish tagine is a must.

The star of the show here is the venue itself, it’s super cosy with a fantastic book right at the back! The food is varied and there’s options for meat eaters and vegans which makes it a nice place to go for all types of people at the same time. Staff really friendly and welcoming. Food has good flavours and generally seemed a decent quality for the price, I’ll be back for sure.

Un voyage au Maroc depuis Londres ! Une décoration qui nous mets dans l’ambiance du soleil, nous avons pris des tajines qui étaient très bonnes. Mention spéciale au serveur et directeur de l’établissement qui parlent français

Great food, very authentic, service great tooo

Nice place but the food wasn't really tasty. Quite bland. The drinks are expensive. Nice staff. But I would say the places is slightly overrated.

Nice place, delicious food, friendly people and great service!!! 👏👏🔝

Food was excellent and the venue is very welcoming. It felt like eating in at my Moroccan friend's home. The Lamb couscous was just delicious!!😋😋😋😋

On a cold wet Sunday this was a welcome retreat into the warmth. Friendly service and tasty authentic food. Completely stuffed. We had the marrakesh feast and the royal couscous.

Went for dinner as a group of 8. Food was amazing.

Kind of hidden around the corner from The Ivy. Lovely food, generous portions. Had set menu with gourmet society card. Amazing value. Really lovely staff

We were 4 of us; decided to go with the set menu of 35/person. The food was OK; the mezze was OK. Service is not as good as you could expect to get in a similarly sized venue in around Soho area.

Great ambience, beautiful seating area, nice and cozy. Food tasted authentic.

What an amazing place! I had lunch here today with a friend, and as someone who grew up with authentic Moroccan food, let me tell you - this is it! From the food to the furniture to the music, everything in this place is true to Moroccan cuisine and culture. A special thank you to the waiter, Walid and the chef, Sidi Ali as they did an incredible job in making us feel welcomed! Would give 10 if I could!

We've nipped in for shisha and tried the electronic one. Not exactly great to be fair but it's an option for indoor vaping. The owner is great, very friendly, chatty and polite. The desert was amazing, definitely recommend 👌🏻