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09/09/2026
Pelmeni, borscht, blinis, caviar, nastoyka, and more! Welcome to ZIMA, a modern Eastern European restaurant in the heart of Soho, serving the food we grew up with.
Come for lunch, dinner or a long evening around the table.
45 Frith Street · Soho, London
07/09/2026
Meet Anton 👋
He’s been working with us at ZIMA for almost 4 years, and we can all agree that he’s become a core part of our team.
Originally from Kharkiv, Anton’s favourite dish at ZIMA is our lamb pelmeni. One of his favourite stories from over the years is about a regular guest who now refers to him as her son. And, perhaps most importantly, ZIMA is also where Anton met his wife ❤️
Recently, Anton joined our management team, so we’re celebrating him and his new role.
Congratulations, Anton! 🥂
04/09/2026
Horseradish. Sea Buckthorn. Strawberry & Basil. Cranberry. Blackcurrant.
Five very different flavours, all in one Nastoyka Set. Choose our Traditional selection or put together your own.
18+
02/09/2026
New seasonal dishes are now on the menu, and we can’t wait to see you!
A few reasons to come hungry to ZIMA: Wagyu Beef & Pork Dumplings with adjika and sour cream, Mushroom-Filled Blinis with dill butter sauce, Roasted Vegetable Salad, and Tvorog-Filled Blinis with caramelised apples.
Find us in Soho 👉 45 Frith Street, W1D 4SD
01/09/2026
Our lunch sets got a refresh! Ukha is back, and we’ve added Smoked Cod Dumplings to the menu for this autumn. Choose your favourites to create the perfect midweek meal, and if you want to make it even better, add a slice of Honey Cake, Blini, or a refreshing glass of Mors.
Weekdays, 12:00–16:00
31/08/2026
September 1. New season, new menu. See you at ZIMA.
27/08/2026
Discover ZIMA’s new Pre-Theatre Menu, featuring a selection of our most-loved dishes.
Available every day, 4pm–6:30pm at ZIMA Soho.
Book your table or simply walk in.
25/08/2026
A little bit of everything, please
21/08/2026
The perfect start to an evening in the West End 🎭
After many requests, we are delighted to introduce our new Pre-Theatre Menu at ZIMA, available every day from 4pm to 6:30pm.
Featuring a selection of some of our most-loved dishes, the set menu is designed for an early dinner before the show, with plenty of time to make it to curtain call.
Located in the heart of Soho, ZIMA is just a short walk from many of London’s best-loved theatres, including the Prince Edward, Phoenix Theatre, Gielgud, Sondheim and Lyric.
Simply book your table between 4pm and 6:30pm and let our team know on arrival that you would like the Pre-Theatre Menu. Walk-ins are, of course, very welcome too.
See you in Soho.
19/08/2026
Simple, classic, very hard to resist: Salmon roe and Royal Siberian caviar, served with warm blinis. Best enjoyed with a glass of Champaign.
17/08/2026
Enjoy the taste of summer while it lasts! Only two weeks left
12/08/2026
Spring Salad with cabbage, radish and cucumbers makes a perfect light starter for hot days like these. Find it on the menu while the season lasts.
07/08/2026
Classic bites, from Olivier to herring and salo, made for drinks at ZIMA Bar & Karaoke.
Oh, and did you know that karaoke entry is free from 6–8pm every Friday and Saturday this summer, and when you buy one Nastoyka shot, you get the second one free?
Consider this your invitation!
Address
45 Frith Street
London
W1D 4SD
To reach the Frith Street location, take the closest tube station to Soho and exit onto Charing Cross Road. From there, walk south until you reach Shaftesbury Avenue where you will turn right. Continue on this road until you see Frith Street on your left.
Alternatively, if driving, take the A4 and follow signs to Central London. At the intersection with Trafalgar Square, turn right onto St. Martin's Lane and continue straight until it becomes Charing Cross Road. Turn left onto Shaftesbury Avenue and continue as above.
Parking options include several public car parks situated nearby including Chinatown Car Park and NCP Brewer Street Car Park.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
12pm - 4pm |
|
5pm - 11pm |
| Tuesday |
12pm - 11pm |
| Wednesday |
12pm - 11pm |
| Thursday |
12pm - 11pm |
| Friday |
12pm - 12am |
| Saturday |
12pm - 11pm |
| Sunday |
12pm - 11pm |
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What people say
Russian cuisine is known for its rich and diverse flavors, and ZIMA Russian Restaurant in Frith Street, London, is a perfect example of this. Led by Russia's most celebrated chef Alexei Zimin, the restaurant offers a unique blend of street and gourmet food that will leave your taste buds tingling with delight.
The menu features an array of tapas-style creations that showcase classic Russian ingredients such as sturgeon, herring, scallops, crab, venison, and caviar. From Kamchatka staple Crab claw with bread crisps & red caviar to Ufa favorite Honey & sour cream cake "Medovik," each dish is a masterpiece in itself.
What sets ZIMA apart from other restaurants is their homemade vodka infusions. With flavors like fennel & tarragon; basil & strawberry; and lingonberry & apple with curry leaves, you're sure to find a new favorite drink here.
The restaurant itself is spread over three floors in a grade II listed Soho townhouse. The basement has a Soviet-era ryumochnaya (vodka bar) feel with slogan- and symbol-embossed propaganda porcelain. The ground and first floors are slightly more formal but still offer an immersive dining experience.
ZIMA also has a delightful and spacious terrace that's perfect for al fresco dining during the summer months. And if you're looking to host a private event, the entire restaurant can be hired out for your special occasion.
Overall, ZIMA Russian Restaurant is an excellent choice for anyone looking to experience authentic Russian cuisine in London. With its delicious food, unique drinks, and charming ambiance, it's no wonder why this restaurant has become so popular among locals and tourists alike.
