Samad Al Iraqi Restaurant brings the food and hospitality of Iraq to 284–286 Kensington High Street. The spacious dining room draws on the country’s cultural heritage, creating a warm setting where families, friends and larger groups can share dishes that reflect culinary traditions from across Mesopotamia.
Masgouf is one of the restaurant’s defining specialities, with fish grilled in the Iraqi style to develop smoke, tenderness and a deep savoury flavour. Kebabs and other charcoal cooked meats add further options from the grill, accompanied by salads, pickles, sauces and freshly baked tandoor bread.
Quzi, tashreeb and aromatic rice dishes show the slower and more comforting side of Iraqi cooking. Lamb, vegetables, pulses and carefully balanced spices are used to build generous plates, while traditional appetisers make it easy for the table to begin with a varied shared selection.
Weekend breakfast introduces another side of Middle Eastern food before the main service begins later in the day. Portions are designed with communal dining in mind, and the combination of traditional music, detailed decor and attentive service helps the restaurant suit both everyday meals and special celebrations.
Address: 284–286 Kensington High Street, Kensington, London W14 8NZ, United Kingdom