Raising the profile of Russian and Eastern European cooking in London.
ZIMA - winter in Russian - lives in a three-storey Soho townhouse on Frith Street. The menu moves across Eastern Europe and beyond. Some dishes stay close to tradition; others don’t. There’s cold vodka, good music, long tables, and usually somebody ordering one more round.
We run our own picklery for seasonal ferments, pour house-infused nastoyka, and keep a karaoke bar downstairs that gets louder as the night goes on.
ZIMA was founded to share contemporary Slavic hospitality with London - generous plates, serious vodka, and a warm room in the middle of Soho.
Chefs, hosts, and bartenders who care about pickles as much as caviar. Ask for recommendations - especially the infusions.
We support community initiatives and believe hospitality can open doors - for guests, neighbours, and the next generation of Slavic cooks in London.
Throughout the year we partner with charities and local community projects. Seasonal campaigns and fundraising nights are announced on Instagram and this site.
We work with small producers and specialist importers - from caviar to Georgian wine - and celebrate the independent businesses that make London’s food culture possible.
