Hugs + Bites is a cosy Mediterranean restaurant at 23 Warren Street in Fitzrovia. The small red fronted dining room offers a warm retreat from the surrounding offices and busy streets. Its food is built around fresh ingredients and the pleasure of sharing, making the restaurant equally suited to brunch, dinner or cocktails with friends.
Mezze include hummus, tzatziki, baba ganoush, vine leaves, padron peppers and buttered zaatar pita. Borek combines filo pastry with feta, honey, pistachio and seeds, while halloumi arrives with honey and pistachio. Courgette fritters, grilled cauliflower and aubergine add substantial vegetarian plates with tahini, yoghurt, nuts, herbs and pomegranate.
Seafood choices include calamari and king prawns cooked with butter, garlic and herbs, joined by meatballs, kibbeh and rolled lamb. Creamy truffle gnocchi, quinoa fattoush and grilled chicken provide larger dishes, while slow cooked lamb with smoked aubergine brings a deeper savoury centrepiece. Vegan and gluten free markings help diners build a varied shared meal.
Weekend brunch covers eggs, avocado toast and fuller breakfast plates alongside coffee and fresh juices. Pistachio halva parfait with grape molasses and tahini gives the dessert menu a distinctive finish. Cocktails, spritzes, wine, beer and homemade lemonade extend the relaxed atmosphere from afternoon into evening.
Address: 23 Warren Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T 5LX, United Kingdom