Imad's Syrian Kitchen is chef Imad Alarnab’s welcoming restaurant on the top floor of Kingly Court in Carnaby. Imad was already an experienced restaurateur in Damascus before war destroyed his businesses and forced him to leave Syria. During his journey through Europe he cooked for hundreds of other refugees, using food to create comfort and community in difficult circumstances. After arriving in London in 2015, popular charity events, supper clubs and food stalls helped introduce his generous style of Syrian hospitality to a new audience.
The permanent restaurant opened in Kingly Court in 2020 and moved to a larger space within the same courtyard in 2023. Its food is rooted in the flavours and traditions of Damascus, with dishes designed to encourage sharing across the table. Hummus, labneh, muhammara, baba ganoush and crisp falafel can be combined with salads, warm pita and vegetable plates. Larger dishes bring grilled chicken, lamb, fragrant rice, tahini and slow cooked vegetables into a meal that feels abundant without losing clarity or balance.
Service extends from Syrian breakfast into lunch and dinner, giving the restaurant a different rhythm throughout the day. Morning dishes draw on comforting combinations of flatbread, chickpeas, tahini, eggs and cheese, while later visits lend themselves to a broad spread of meze and mains. Vegetarian and vegan choices are woven naturally through the selection rather than treated as a separate concern. Cocktails, refreshing soft drinks and wines from the wider region complement the warm spices, roasted vegetables and savoury grilled dishes.
The bright Kingly Court setting reflects Imad’s belief that food can connect people and honour culture. Tables are close enough to create energy, yet the warm welcome and personal story behind the restaurant give the experience a distinctive sense of generosity. The top floor position places diners above one of Soho’s busiest courtyards, close to Carnaby Street and Oxford Circus. Imad's Syrian Kitchen brings together deeply personal cooking, an uplifting journey and the convivial pleasure of sharing Syrian food with family and friends.
Address: Units 2.5–2.9, Top Floor, Kingly Court, Carnaby, London W1B 5PW, United Kingdom