Before you visit
FAQ
Short answers before you book.
Visit
Where is ZIMA?
45 Frith Street, Soho - a short walk from Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus and Tottenham Court Road. Map & contact.
What kind of food is it?
Modern Slavic cooking - Eastern Europe and beyond. Start with the food menu.
Do I need to book?
Walk-ins are welcome. For evenings and weekends, book ahead.
Are children welcome?
Yes - families are very welcome.
Food & diet
Is the food halal?
No. Some dishes have no pork, but the kitchen is not halal-certified.
Vegetarian?
Yes - starters, mains and desserts. See the food menu or ask the team.
Vegan?
Yes - several dishes, and the team can guide you.
Gluten-free?
Yes - a number of dishes, with help from the team if you need it.
Allergies?
Tell your server before you order. Full details are on the allergen page.
Dogs & access
Are dogs allowed?
Yes - everywhere except the Laika Shisha Lounge.
Wheelchair access?
The building is historic and not wheelchair accessible. Get in touch if you need advice - we will help where we can.
Drinks
Do you serve alcohol?
Yes - wine, beer, spirits, cocktails, and house nastoyka infusions. Drinks menu.
Non-alcoholic options?
Soft drinks, mocktails and non-alcoholic beers.
Hire & catering
Can I hire a room - or the whole house?
Yes. See private hire for birthdays, work nights and buyouts.
Do you do catering?
Yes - catering across London for private and corporate events.
Karaoke
Is there karaoke?
Yes - downstairs karaoke bar, Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm. Book ahead; walk-ins if there is space.
Do I need to book karaoke?
Yes if you can - it fills up fast.
Practical
Card payments?
Yes - major cards and contactless.
Gift vouchers?
Yes - buy online.
Takeaway or delivery?
Most of the menu, plus hot drinks, nastoyka bottles and frozen pelmeni, vareniki and syrniki. Slerp, Deliveroo, Uber Eats - or Order Online.
Still unsure?
Write to us - we reply the same day.