ZIMA Russian Restaurant

Name: ZIMA Russian Restaurant
Address: 45 Frith Street, London, United Kingdom, W1D 4SD
Telephone: 020 7494 9111
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.6

4.6

760 Reviews

£26 to £40

Russian

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Zima is a Russian Restaurant located in the heart of Soho offering traditional Russian dishes with a modern twist.

Treat yourself to the best priced caviar in London alongside the favourites of Russian cuisine, welcoming atmosphere and sip on our homemade selection of infused vodka.

Zima’s seasonal menu draws inspiration in flavour and culture from our adventures and travelling across all regions of Russia.
Enjoy our signature dishes such as pirozhki (baked buns), pelmeni (dumplings) and seasonal specials alongside our selection of home infused vodka nastoikas.

In our three storey townhouse we also run our own Zima Picklery, where we ferment all our seasonal vegetables, fruit, and drinks.
A fine selection of world wines, craft beers and signature cocktails are also being poured at the restaurant and bar.

ZIMA. Escape from the ordinary!

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

9 Aug 2022

19:00

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

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020 7494 9111

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Russian, Eastern European, Contemporary European
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Mon–Fri 12:00–16:00 Fri–Sun 12:00–22:00
Phone number
020 7494 9111
Website
http://zima.restaurant/
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Alexei Zimin
Catering
ZIMA provides off-site catering for small and large events.
Private party contact
info@zima.restaurant: 020 7494 9111

Location
45 Frith Street, London, W1D 4SD
Area
Soho
Cross Street
Old compton street
Parking Details
None
Public Transit
Right in the heart of Soho between Piccadilly, Leicester Square and Tottenham Court Road
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wine

Experiences

Shisha at Lazy Zima Shisha Lounge
Multiple dates available
1 shisha per 2 people Shisha is 45! Open from 5:00 till 22:30. Check Lazy Zima for more details. https://www.lazycaterpillar.com/zimasoho-shisha

Popular dishes

Royal Siberian Caviar
served with blinis
- 30g£40.00
- 50g£60.00
Salmon Roe
served with blinis
- 100g£35.00
Pickled Cucumbers£5.00
Pickled Tomatoes£5.00
Pickled Cabbage£5.00
red / white
Pickled Mushrooms£5.00
Selection of Pickles£12.50
tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage, red cabbage
Salo - Cured Pork Belly£8.00
Summer Garden Salad£9.00
with baby spinach, tomatoes and hazelnut oil dressing
Olivier Salad£8.50
famous Russian salad, with chicken and salmon roe
Shuba - Dressed Herring Salad£9.00
Aubergine Rolls with Hummus£12.00
Russian Vinegret£8.50
with pickled mushrooms and garden green peas
Vodka Platter£15.00
mixed pickles, cured pork belly and herring

Seasonal Specials Ukrainian Flavour

10% from The Sales of These Menu Items Are Being Donated to British Red Cross Working with Ukrainain Refugees

Okroshka£8.00
with Kefir or Kvass
Chicken Kyiv£18.00
served with spinach, mashed potatoes and dill oil
Vareniki with Sautéed Cabbage and Bacon£14.00
served with butter and sour cream; have them without bacon for vegetarian option
Zrazy - Oven Baked Potato Balls£14.00
with braised beef and carrots, served with sour cream
Nalistniki - Stuffed Pancakes£12.00
with chicken and vegetables topped with dill & served with sour cream
Spartak£9.00
cacao based honey cake with sour cream and raspberries

Soup

Borsch£9.00
with beef, cabbage and horseradish
Chicken Bouillon with Dill£8.00
served with chicken & cabbage Pirozhki

Russian Dumplings

Pelmeni with Lamb£14.00
served with yogurt garlic sauce
Pelmeni Sibirskiye£12.50
with beef & chicken, served with bouillon and sour cream
Vareniki with Potato & Mushrooms£12.50
served with fried onions, butter and sour cream

Main Feast

Pan-Fried Sturgeon£23.00
served with burnt cauliflower, Avruga caviar and lemon butter sauce
Beef Stroganoff£22.00
buckwheat or mashed potatoes on the side
Chicken & Beef Cutlet£14.00
buckwheat or mashed potatoes on the side

Sides

Buckwheat£6.50
with oyster mushrooms
Mash Potatoes£6.50
with butter and dill
Burnt Cauliflower£6.50
Summer Garden Salad£9.00

Bakery

Pirozhok is a traditional Russian small baked bun. We bake them in-house every day. Two buns per serving

Pirozhki with Meat
- 2 Pcs£6.00
Pirozhki with Cabbage & Egg
- 2 Pcs£6.00
Pirozhki with Chicken & Cabbage
- 2 Pcs£6.00
Lamb Samsa with Parsley and Yoghurt
- 2 Pcs£8.00
Flat Bread£3.00

Desserts

Medovik - Layered Honey Cake£8.50
Strawberry Jelly£7.50
with cream and mint
Syrniki - Cottage Cheese Pancakes£9.50
with sour cream, condensed milk or raspberry sauce
Cherry Vareniki£9.00
Blinis - Pancakes£6.00

Homemade Tea

Fresh Herbal Tea£3.00
thyme / fresh mint / fresh mint & lemon
Fresh Berry Tea£6.00
sea buckthorn / strawberry & orange / cranberry

Homemade Soft Drinks

Homemade Lemonade£5.50
strawberry / mint / passion fruit
Traditional Mors£4.50
cranberry / blackcurrant
Kvass£4.50
fermented rye bread drink
Kefi£4.50

Nastoyka

Our renowned vodka infusions are made with sweet and savoury staple ingredients. All our Nastoykas are based on JJ Whitley vodka

Sea Buckthorn
- 25ml£4.50
- 50ml£8.50
- 250ml£37.00
Cranberry
- 25ml£4.50
- 50ml£8.50
- 250ml£37.00
Blackcurrant
- 25ml£4.50
- 50ml£8.50
- 250ml£37.00
Strawberry & Basil
- 25ml£4.50
- 50ml£8.50
- 250ml£37.00
Raspberry
- 25ml£4.50
- 50ml£8.50
- 250ml£37.00
Cherry
- 25ml£4.50
- 50ml£8.50
- 250ml£37.00
Gooseberry
- 25ml£4.50
- 50ml£8.50
- 250ml£37.00
Horseradish
- 25ml£4.50
- 50ml£8.50
- 250ml£37.00
Fennel & Tarragon
- 25ml£4.50
- 50ml£8.50
- 250ml£37.00
Infusion Set
5 flavours / 10 shots × 25 ml; Flavours included: horseradish, sea buckthorn, strawberry, cranberry, blackcurrant
- 250ml£37.00

Beluga Edition

Beluga Noble
- 25ml£6.20
- 50ml£11.80
- 250ml£55.00
Beluga Transatlantic
- 25ml£6.60
- 50ml£12.20
- 250ml£57.00
Beluga Allure
- 25ml£8.00
- 50ml£15.00
- 250ml£70.00
Beluga Gold Line
- 25ml£10.00
- 50ml£18.00
- 250ml£88.00
Beluga Collins£13.50
Beluga Noble, elderflower syrup, soda, sprig of rosemary
Beluga Russian Porto£13.50
Beluga Noble, white porto, Angostura bitters

What 760 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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Patryk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely delicious food. Great Eastern European Cusine experience. Hospitality 5/5
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nhtrnm
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
By far the best Russian food that I had in London.
H
Hannah
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and vodka! On the pricey side, but tasty and great service too.
M
Maria
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Server Sofia was amazing! The food was great as always, drinks no so much (we had cocktails).
PI
ParkIsland448
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 30 July 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Authentic Russian food - okroshka and pickles were especially good and the caviar is fantastic value, though it's a pity it is served with crepes rather than blini and the piroshki are rather small. Great service and ambience (there was a noisy birthday party but the restaurant has different sections, so if you want a quiet table that's doable). More fun for Russian speakers but well worth a try for others too.
T
Toygerloveismine
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always such a pleasant atmosphere and staff. I come here often whether it be the restaurant, the shisha bar or the karaoke/vodka bar downstairs; Everything is always top tier fun. The food, the alcohol and the people — you won’t regret coming here!
K
Kelsey
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 27 July 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great Shisha Lounge! Good music that wasn’t too loud. Host did try and ask us to leave earlier than what we booked for as he confused our booking but he wasn’t rude. Yummy food, the decor was nice, and everything was very clean. Last but not least, the shisha was amazing, all the pipes were good quality and our coal was changed regularly. Would definitely recommend.
P
Phil
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best place in soho! Wonderful food, atmosphere and service!
R
Rudess
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 21 July 2022
overall3food4service4ambience3
First time at this restaurant, I chose it to surprise my wife. We booked based on the information available on OpenTable website, which emphasised quite clearly they do set menu for LUNCH at cost of £13-15 (I made screenshot of that , so I have a proof). We arrived at restaurant and asked for the set menu for lunch, but were told there isn't such a menu. If it was just me, I'd go to eat at another place but I didn't want to spoil my wife's experience, so we stayed and order 1 starter and 2 mains . The food was tasty although the portions are small and we remained hungry (£14 for one chicken meatball with buckwheat?!). I called later in the evening to OpenTable, who put the blame to the restaurant (OpenTable claim that the restaurants put up the information and prices). When I asked the customer service rep what responsibility do they take as a platform for content which is published on their own site, he had no answer. So while the food was tasty, due the value for money and the fact that the set-lunch menu doesn't actually exist, i will not recommend this restaurant.
OD
OlgaD
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 18 July 2022
overall3food3service5ambience4
I loved buckwheat and our waiter! The portion of beef stroganoff could be bigger for £22 pounds. Dumplings were nice, but I’d put more salt in the water. Salo was not salo, I literally thought it was prosciutto. Also lacking vegan options.
A
Allita
London
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 17 July 2022
overall2food2service5ambience2
Food is not bad, but not value for money. The pies were cold inside, the portions are too small so the prices are unfairly high for this quality.
JJ
JuliaJ
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a lovely date night. Exceptional food and amazing service!! Highly recommend
G
Guest1
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 9 July 2022
overall2food3service1ambience2
We booked the table for 19.00 via OpenTable however we were late around 20 min. While we appreciate the fact that the restaurant accommodated us being late 15 min, what I did not appreciate was the staff coming over saying that we came at 6.30 and had to leave by 21.00. They did not inform us from the beginning that it is a 2h time slot. There were tables around us where people had been there longer that us( they were there when we arrived), there were empty tables around us, however the staff felt keen to tell us specifically that we had to leave soon. We ordered main meal - portions are way too small for the price, and food was barely tasty (I m from East a Europe so I am familiar with the usual taste). The shisha was good but given that it s very strong and we had less than 2h to enjoy it, we rushed to enjoy it. In addition to this, when we were seated, the staff were serving their "familiar friendly faces" around us, but not us. We had to ask for some bottled still water too, seeing that they were offering that to guests around us, who came after us. Shisha garden is quite small and there is not enough space between tables, therefore overall, I would not recommend this restaurant. Only positive feedback would be for the dessert, tasty cake and good shisha. But again, price/quality/service is not worth it.
HK
HafsahK
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 7 July 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Though the food was tasty it was very overpriced for the portion you receive. Even the cocktails were £12.50. Was asked if we would like water when we sat down which was added to the bill at the end at £4. Service charge was also automatically applied. Ordered the soup and was disappointed that it was pastry on the side and chicken broth essentially. Perhaps another meal would have been better. Overall, I do feel ripped off. Ended up paying £60 for some chicken brother, water and a cocktail. Based on taste I would recommend. Not on price though.
C
Cali
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great evening; warm welcome and service, yummy food and good shisha
LK
LisaK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I absolutely loved my experience there! The ambience is lovely; the food is delicious and authentic. The service was friendly and attentive. Highly recommended.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Olivier salad and dumpling are forever in my heart♥️🤤 And of course a special place is taken by vodka infusions carefully made by the most handsome bartender Zima ever had — Alex🫶🏻
JM
JoyaM
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 28 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday party of only 3 : very efficient front desk young lady, first floor restaurant with nice, decor, spacious, jazzy music, quiet guests,. Food extremely well presented, interesting and tasty ; very friendly waitress. All in all a very pleasing experience. We will come again.
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Foodie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and great service. Everything cooked with care. Would definitely come again!
KB
KeithB
Brighton
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely meal and very friendly service. I enjoyed the Borch and Beef Stroganoff.
LA
LeoA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
great russian restaurant, has the best dishes. only thing i would change is adding more soups, but apart from that its amazing!
I
Isobel
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 22 June 2022
overall3food4service1ambience3
We had a young waiter who probably just mixed up the orders and didn't listen to what we asked. The waiter then brought the manager to us, who outright started with "What's your problem??" aggressively. She gaslighted us saying the order is exactly what we asked for, which obviously wasn't the case. To top it up, they mistakenly (deliberately?) added a bottle of wine to the receipt instead of one 175 ml glass that we ordered. Lol. It's fine, we all do mistakes but own them, don't gaslight your customers and start with "What's your problem??" when you're clearly in the wrong. Everyone was polite until the manager arrived. It's not Karen's cafe that's trending on Tiktok for the rudest service. At least we didn't know it was.
SM
SafiaM
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 June 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
The food is amazing. Music is alright, I'm not sure that everyone would appreciate such music bands as Leningrad, Bi-2 etc. And for me also it wasn't really clear why the staff couldn't charge my phone. In every place, they have a charger for iPhones. Apart from this, it's a good place to visit.
SM
SamM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food, great staff. Couldn't recommend it more.
KA
KsenijaA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely amazing service, amazing food and amazing ambience both in restaurant and karaoke. Always choose over any other restaurants in soho!
AK
AlexandraK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious traditional Russian food, super cocktails..nice atmosphere and fast service
NM
NataliaM
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very testy traditional russian food, we liked it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
County Durham
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 3 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was great experience, home tasted food (I’m Russian and I know what I’m talking about), sophisticated service organised by professional staff. Karina was super helpful and friendly and easy to deal with. I would highly recommend to anyone who is thinking to try Russian/Ukrainian food
AI
AleksandraI
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 3 June 2022
overall4food5service3ambience3
The food was good, but the service was a bit slow and it was very hot in the restaurant
OK
OlegK
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 3 June 2022
overall3food3service4ambience2
The electric guitar player made a lot of noise thus our conversation was next to impossible. Karaoke downstairs made also a lot of seismic waves. Food was not bad but I have tried better vareniki with cabbage in Kyiv with much more stuff inside.
JG
JuliaG
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 1 June 2022
overall3food4service5ambience4
The food was lovely but the portions are very small. Really overpriced, spent more than £60 each with a glass of wine. It’s not a posh restaurant and the plates are pretty basic for this price tag. I’d say I won’t return because the value isn’t great but food tasted nice.
EB
ElenaB
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 30 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The venue is really cozy, food is great, presentation really great and original. So far the better Russian restaurant i have tried. The price are fair, it's not overpriced at all considering the service and food quality. Definitely a must see.
A
Anya
London
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 20 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing Russian food and nastoikas! Great value!
O
Oakesy
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 19 May 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Really enjoyed my time and good in the restaurant. It has honed white marble tables (not garish at all) which I love. The vodkas are brilliant (try them all), and the our choice of courses was delightful and subtle. I felt everything I ate from the light as air rye bread to soft tasting sour cream had been constructed by hand. My only regret is that we didnt have more time and a chance to try more dishes
E
Esme
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was SO good. Never has Shuba red herring salad this great. Price is very reasonable. So many options too
L
Lera
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and a wonderful ambience. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and the food came very quickly.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was amazing food! I want to go again.
T
Teddy
London
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 11 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good and authentic russian food! The honey cake was amazing!
A
Amnon
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 9 May 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Imaginative and refined Russian food, with Ukrainian, Armenian, Georgian and Baltic flavours too. Great service and excellent atmosphere.
SB
SvetlanaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing, had different dumplings.. All were delicious.. Also, food served to other customers looked great. Service was great, restaurant itself is very cozy, good location Svetlana

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from ZIMA Russian Restaurant using the Order Online button. ZIMA Russian Restaurant also offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo, Supper London and Uber Eats. ZIMA Russian Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7494 9111.

ZIMA Russian Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 760 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.