ZIMA Restaurant

ZIMA Restaurant ZIMA Russian Restaurant is the perfect destination for those who want to experience Russia's diverse culinary scene in a trendy Soho townhouse. Celebrated chef Alexei Zimin brings together street and gourmet food, featuring classic ingredients like sturgeon, herring, scallops, crab, venison and caviar paired with homemade vodka infusions. With three floors of dining options, including a lively Soviet-style bar in the basement and an authentic Russian touch throughout the restaurant, ZIMA provides a fully immersive dining experience.
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Chicken Kyiv from our autumn menu is as comforting as ever, with its golden crust, melting garlic butter, creamy mashed ...
26/10/2026

Chicken Kyiv from our autumn menu is as comforting as ever, with its golden crust, melting garlic butter, creamy mashed potato and green pea sauce. A perfect choice for a chilly autumn day.

Meet Ilia Bushmakin, our new Head Chef at ZIMA.Originally from Siberia, Ilia grew up with the flavours that sit at the h...
21/10/2026

Meet Ilia Bushmakin, our new Head Chef at ZIMA.

Originally from Siberia, Ilia grew up with the flavours that sit at the heart of our menu. He began learning to cook at 15 and has spent the past 20 years in hospitality.

Some of you may already know him. Ilia previously spent six months as Sous Chef at ZIMA Soho before taking the lead in the kitchen in our Notting Hill restaurant. Now he’s back in Soho, taking on the role of Head Chef.

His approach is simple: keep the classics classic, with the familiar flavours and quality you come to ZIMA for, while bringing his own interpretation through a modern lens. Alongside your favourites, expect seasonal dishes inspired by the food he grew up with.

Welcome back, Ilia!

A little bit of everything you love at ZIMA, all in one lunch. Pick your favourite soup, salad and dumplings from our lu...
19/10/2026

A little bit of everything you love at ZIMA, all in one lunch.

Pick your favourite soup, salad and dumplings from our lunch menu and enjoy all three for just £16.99

Monday to Friday, 12:00–16:00

15/10/2026

Planning an event? Let ZIMA take care of the food. A seated dinner, a canapé reception or a get-together at the office, we cater for events of all kinds.

Let’s make your next gathering a little more special. Explore our catering options and send an enquiry through our website. Link in bio.

13/10/2026

This Halloween your costume is your ticket to karaoke at ZIMA. Dress up, pick your favourite song, and bring your best (or most terrifying) vocals.

Join us on 30–31 October, from 6pm.
Free karaoke entry for everyone in costume 🎃

Autumn is best enjoyed around the table. From mushroom-filled blinis in dill butter sauce to roasted vegetable salad, wa...
12/10/2026

Autumn is best enjoyed around the table. From mushroom-filled blinis in dill butter sauce to roasted vegetable salad, wagyu beef and pork dumplings with a little kick of adjika, and tvorog-filled blinis with caramelised apples. The only difficult part is deciding what to order.

Looking for a space for your next celebration, dinner or event?From private dining and terrace drinks to karaoke nights ...
07/10/2026

Looking for a space for your next celebration, dinner or event?

From private dining and terrace drinks to karaoke nights and full venue hire, ZIMA offers a range of spaces in the heart of Soho for birthdays, team gatherings, launches and special occasions.

Explore our private hire options and send us an enquiry at [email protected]

Meet Aidana 👋 If you’ve been to ZIMA, there’s a good chance she has looked after your table. Originally from Bishkek, sh...
02/10/2026

Meet Aidana 👋 If you’ve been to ZIMA, there’s a good chance she has looked after your table.

Originally from Bishkek, she once had a British guest ask her where to find kumis in London (a question that earned a place among her favourite ZIMA memories). Her favourite on our menu: borscht with pirozhki.

We’re very happy to have Aidana on ZIMA team!

Classic flavours, exactly as they should be. Start with herring on boiled potatoes, mustard and red onions, then keep go...
29/09/2026

Classic flavours, exactly as they should be. Start with herring on boiled potatoes, mustard and red onions, then keep going.

Check the current food, drinks, lunch, pre-theatre and group menus on our website. Link in bio.

One gift, plenty of ways to enjoy it.ZIMA gift voucher is an invitation to gather around the table in the heart of Soho,...
24/09/2026

One gift, plenty of ways to enjoy it.

ZIMA gift voucher is an invitation to gather around the table in the heart of Soho, for borscht, pelmeni, blinis, signature nastoykas and much more! Perfect for birthdays and celebrations, or simply treating someone you love.

Gift vouchers start from £50 and can be delivered instantly by email or beautifully packaged and sent by post.

Available via the link in our bio.

21/09/2026

Can’t choose just one? Neither should you! A little dumpling feast for the table: rich lamb pelmeni, dumplings with smoked cod, and comforting potato & mushroom vareniki. Three very different flavours, and no need to pick just one. Perfect for sharing too.

Karaoke is back at ZIMA! Come join us from 6pm on Friday and from 9pm on Saturday* for a few drinks and your favourite s...
18/09/2026

Karaoke is back at ZIMA! Come join us from 6pm on Friday and from 9pm on Saturday* for a few drinks and your favourite songs.

We’re offering free entry until 8pm, and after that, a shot of nastoyka on us to get the night going 🎤🎶

* We’re hosting a private party at the bar this Saturday, but we’ll be open to everyone from 9pm. See you there!

Light, warming and satisfying, Ukha with cod and roasted tomatoes. Come and try it at ZIMA.
16/09/2026

Light, warming and satisfying, Ukha with cod and roasted tomatoes. Come and try it at ZIMA.

One of the things we love most about blinis is that they’re just as good savoury as they are sweet. For autumn, we’re se...
14/09/2026

One of the things we love most about blinis is that they’re just as good savoury as they are sweet. For autumn, we’re serving Mushroom-Filled Blinis with dill butter sauce, and Tvorog-Filled Blinis with caramelised apples. Two comforting seasonal dishes, each with a very different character.

Want to try them? Book via our website, or simply walk in

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

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 o...
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! 🥂

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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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.