ZIMA Restaurant, ZIMA Bar

I visited the restaurant Zima in Soho during my trip to London. I heard a lot of positive reviews about this place on social media, and I was very happy to see that they were all true. My husband and I really enjoyed both the food and the service. The atmosphere was lovely, I especially liked the music. I can’t remember the last time I heard so many Russian songs played in a restaurant. The service was professional and friendly, and our waitress, Maryna, was polite and welcoming. I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to experience authentic Slavic cuisine.

We had a fantastic lunch at Zima in Soho, where we explored delicious Russian cuisine paired perfectly with champagne. Every course was beautifully presented and absolutely full of flavour — from start to finish, everything was spot on. The service was warm and attentive, making the whole experience feel special. A real gem in the heart of Soho — we’ll definitely be back!

Everything was superb. The interior was beautifully decorated, perfect ambiance, and nice modern aesthetic. The food was to-die for. The different Pelmeni were so delicious I could've had two portions. The pork belly was good, although a bit frozen (not sure if that's how it's supposed to be served). The honey cake for dessert was fabulous, the cream was perfectly textured, the sponge was incredibly moist, and the honey came through in the perfect amount. The strawberry cheesecake was different to ones I'm used to, but delicious nonetheless. Our waitress Victoria was especially helpful with questions about the menu and provided lovely service :) Definitely worth trying multiple things on the menu, and if you can't fit it all in your stomach, make a special trip to try the rest later!