“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 AlarnabImad 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.
Goldies’ menu focuses on the use of a wood-fired grill, with a selection of small and large plates connected by rich, smoky flavours. Highlights include a Merguez Scotch Egg with harissa mayonnaise, Marinated Baby Chicken with smoked yoghurt, and Grilled Wild Mushrooms, Baby Leek, and a confit egg yolk. In a nod to the founders’ French roots, variations of the iconic Frites are the signature of the restaurant, which are hand-cut and twice-cooked, in either beef dripping or vegetable oil.The design of the space is centred on the expertise of wood-fired cooking, with kitchen counter seating to create a dramatic dining experience for guests. The interiors are cosy, with contemporary decoration, terracotta warm tones and a groovy musical atmosphere. Goldies features a noteworthy terrace that fits 30 guests.
Our StoryIt started with a seed, an idea to create a secret garden of food and drink.The Grilandia in Westbourne Grove is our first branch founded in 2018 by men of vision in order to provide a haven for those people who love the feel of nature around them.In 2019 We Opened Grilandia no2. in Wimbledon and in 2021 Grilandia Chiswick and Richmond. Designed by Award winning interior design studio ACCANTO INTERIORS.Grilandia offers exceptional Lebanese food with something for everyone, including plenty of vegan options, with a relaxed, intimate dining experience that will be truly memorable.Grilandia offers catering services either at your own chosen location or the restaurant /table can be decorated for special occasions, events, group bookings and parties.
Blanchette Soho is a French bistro serving simple, classic and inventive French food. Our concept is based on the idea of sharing, from smaller snacks such as, charcuterie and cheese, to larger traditional dishes with a Blanchette twist. A fine selection of drinks, including a variety of French wines and classic cocktails, are also available.Founded in 2013 by brothers Maxime, Malik and Yannis, the quintessentially Parisian restaurant is named after their mother. Maxime and Yannis have, between them, almost 30 years of experience in hospitality having worked in top restaurants across London, New York and Paris.Music also plays a big part at Blanchette, with Malik, founder of sound design company La Musique du Faubourg, providing the soundtrack to ensure a buzzing and convivial atmosphere.
At Le Bab Soho, our flagship restaurant in the iconic Carnaby Street, we are proud to offer a blend of the traditional kebab with the excitement, innovation and fusion that Soho offers. Our food, synonymous with the word Kebab in Soho, is meticulously crafted from Free Range Meat, offering the most guilt free kebab in Soho. This commitment to quality ensures a taste that's unparalleled. Our seasonal produce is not only non-negotiable for us, but also adds a touch of freshness to our dishes. So come dive into our Kebab and mezze sharing plates next time you’re in Soho, a delightful mix of Middle Eastern flavours and contemporary twists.
Sparrow is a modern Italian restaurant situated in the heart of Mayfair, London - featuring an expansive menu of comforting Italian and Mediterranean classics with creative twists. Sparrow offers a selection of pasta made fresh in-house daily and other wood-fired creations that exude bold flavors and high-quality, sustainable, and organic ingredients. Please visit our website for dining policies including DRESS CODE https://sparrowitalia.com/know-before-you-go
L'Obicà est un concept de restaurant italien décontracté basé sur la meilleure mozzarella di Bufala Campana, ainsi que des recettes italiennes traditionnelles et des produits italiens de haute qualité faits à la main.
Meraki Restaurant & Bar, offers modern Greek, Mediterranean cuisine, an extensive wine list and expertly crafted cocktails. Close to Oxford Circus & Goodge Street stations, housed in Fitzrovia, an area steep in history, now buzzing with bohemia as a popular dining destination. Meraki features contemporary interior, the atmosphere is relaxed yet stylish. The menu offers a wide variety of dishes, made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Signature dishes include the ‘Seafood Giouvetsi’; Succulent, tender lobster meat, prawns and squid are delicately cooked, nestled into a bed of orzo pasta and beautifully enhanced with a rich tomato sauce, infused with lemon zest. Peter Waney opened Meraki in 2017, after seeing a gap in the London market for premium Greek cuisine. Culinary Director Sanjay Dwivedi joined the family early 2022 to help expand Meraki globally, working with the talented chefs, to elevate the menu, for a fresh, mouth-watering gastronomical experience.
Aline was created from a desire to share my family’s food traditions. My love for Lebanese food comes from my mother, Aline. A Passionate home cook, famous for gathering her friends and family around her long table placed in the heart of a bucolic garden we call “Le Jardin d’Aline”.
Meals have always been a way for her to teach my sisters and I about our Lebanese heritage. In summer we often enjoyed “Siyadiyeh”, a freshly caught sea bass served with a fisherman’s risotto native to Tyre, my mother’s hometown and in winter we would all gather in the kitchen eagerly waiting for the slow cooked lamb for her famous “Fatteh”.
Our dishes are a modern take on everyday Lebanese comfort food served in a cozy thirty seat restaurant in Mayfair . Our ingredients are responsibly sourced and prepared with care, with a menu that offers the best of Lebanese food in all its authenticity.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Tarek Farah
