Allthough it's pretty close to Picadilly circus it's located in a rather quite street. Guests are more locals than tourists. Guys behind the bar are handsome, friendly and professional. The food is excellent, very special combination of tastes. They could allow more time between courses, it is all served a bit too fast and I get the feeling that I have to make place for others. My last small complaint would be that the dishes should be a bit warmer... but apart from that: an excellent experience... thank you read more

NOPI - Tea-smoked lamb cutlet wit jalapeño salsa and miso aubergine, brown lentil, cumin and crispy shallots - Mediterranean Near Me - London, XGL

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This is my second time at NOPI and I really was not impressed this time. All the starters were cold and the chickpea omelette fell pretty flat. The sides were so small it felt stingy, especially the kale with paneer. Felt embarrassing to bring that dish out. The best part of our meal was probably the desserts, but I'm excited more for the savory experience. The service was delightful, but we walked out just feeling like we dropped a lot of money and were not nearly satiated. Probably not coming back after this experience. read more

Popped in here randomly one weeknight with no rez. Posh place but figured, what the heck, lemme try. The hostess said I could sit at the bar but had to leave in an hour and a half for another rez. Totally doable. The barstaff was on target, friendly and attentive to my food questions and requests- VERY unusual in Europe but also much appreciated for how much you are paying for the price here. I got the roasted aubergine w/ pecans, goat cheese and pomegranate seeds and roasted butternut squash with cardamom yoghurt, pumpkin seeds. My gosh, I dropped my fork for each first bite of each plate bc it was that delicious. I haven't had food this good since NYC. The rich flavors, texture and creamy natures all blended incredibly well. I left spending a small fortune but incredibly mouth-happy. Just a little sad that one has to pay that much in London to get food that good, when amazing food can be had in NYC for half the price. read more

Heard lots of good things about this Ottolenghi guy, celebrity chef, trend setter, businessman extraordinaire etc. I saw his first cookbook and his Mediterranean inspired foods look and sound fabulous. So off we went to NOPI to be wowed. Didn't happen. Hip Soho stylish location is busy. Servers do a nice job but nothing special. Food was good but nothing exceptional for the prices and portion sizes. Small selection of drinks, wine and a few beers. We ordered about 10 dishes, a good portion of the menu. Nothing disappointed but didn't wow. If you slather enough goat cheese and herbs on anything it will taste good. Many non celebrity Chicago restaurants are doing a better job with similar, creative Mediterranean inspired menus (e.g. Fig & Olive) have much bigger menu & alcohol selections, bigger and brighter spaces and better price / value balance. read more

NOPI - Mediterranean Near Me - London, XGL

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My favorite part about NOPI was sitting in the kitchen area at a community table. It was so fun to dine with other people and to be able to watch the chefs in action. The plates are small and shareable so you are able to try multiple things on the menus. The Valdeon Cheesecake was a savory cheescake. It was served hot and was something I have never tasted before. I highly recommend that dish. The Soy cured duck breast was my favorite meat dish. A lot of dishes are meatless which I loved. Make a reservation in the kitchen and you won't be disappointed! read more

NOPI - Chocolate Ganache and Espresso Martini - Mediterranean Near Me - London, XGL

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Great little restaurant in Soho, close to Oxford Street. Really good, tapas style Mediterranean place with significant Persian influences. We had the cauliflower salad, fried aubergines with yoghurt and "burrata". In my opinion aubergines were the winners. Neighbors had fish plates that looked very nicely but I'm vegetarian. They serve in-house filtered sparkling water, not bad at all. Service was very nice and efficient. I really wanted to award the place a 5-stars rating, however, unfortunately they had a horrendous odor coming off the table cleaning clothes that had a slightly nauseating effect. If they can fix that it's a top choice. read more

A nice atmosphere, service is good, I've tried it for lunches and breakfasts. The baby chicken is really tasteful, plus their cheese selection used in different dishes is good. My favorite at NOPI is their breakfast. I never went wrong with any dish, all different eggs were tasteful, and the French Toast as well. Book in advance since they will always try to seat you at "NOPI Downstairs" although it is not bad, but personally I prefer eating upstairs. Downstairs is a long table with a long bench that you will be sharing with everyone else setting next to each other facing the main kitchen. You could try it once! Overall, it has been always an enjoyable experience. Cheers read more

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I was so excited to eat here because I own three of Ottigeni's cookbooks. I was so disappointed. Nothing special here and definitely no recipes from any of his books. This is a "sharing" restaurant. The prices per sharing plate run 10-25 pounds (15-30 dollars) and there is only enough on each plate for two people to take a couple bites. Not sure what all the hype is about. If you want to spend $120 (three plates, a cocktail and a desert) and leave hungry by all means go here. Wine list is also subpar - they offer a wine from Palestine" in their list of six wines so not sure why they feel the need to be political when wines from West Bank not really that good read more

This is a MUST GO stop for any foodie visiting London!! The food is absolutely delicious. There is always a large array of wonderfully innovative salads that will wow your taste buds with unthinkable combinations. Great place to stop for a bite to eat after a long day shopping or dinner with family and friends. Atmosphere is laid back yet proper. Also love their other restaurant in East London Ottolenghi. read more

NOPI - Ricotta and Spinach Filled Pasta - Mediterranean Near Me - London, XGL

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Going to NOPI was at the top of my list of things to do while visiting London and I was not disappointed at all! My husband and I enjoyed every dish we ordered (beetroot, green beans, burrata, courgette fritters, and dessert) and are excited to go home and try to recreate some in our own kitchen! As a vegetarian, it can be limiting to go to most restaurants and only be able to choose from a couple things on the menu, but at NOPI we had an abundance of options which was really exciting for us! The restaurant is just as beautiful as the food and the service was attentive and friendly. Will definitely be back! read more

We got here at 10:20am, for a Sunday 10am breakfast reservation. On our way to the Ottolenghi restaurant, they had called us to confirm that we were still on to meet the reservation because we were running late. The service was superior; the food came out quickly, everything looked, felt, smelled and tasted impeccable. We started with the best tasting croissant in London. English breakfast liquor tea by the side. The bagel with Hansen & Lydersen smoked salmon on a bed of wasabi cream was adequately loaded with fish, fresh and bursting with flavour. My sister ordered the black rice porridge cooked with coconut milk topped with banana and mango (comes with extra coconut milk for added richness and palm sugar for sweetness), which was good too, but in my mind the extra coconut milk will need to be used to do it proper justice. I have a bit of a sweet tooth too, so some of that palm sugar won't hurt either. A little bit of extra fruit might have enhanced the taste of this fibrous porridge. My favourite, which is what I ordered, was the mushroom on sourdough, iced with a dollop of poached egg. The place looks of course, like an archetypal Ottolenghi establishment, bathed in white hue descended on the even whiter marble floors. I didn't feel the gold enough though (come on Yotam, give me some more of that aurous glitter!). The bathroom tiles bring out the white even more, and if it not were for the slight dullness outside, I would have had a little bit of a headache at the end of it all. I suppose that synthetically created solar emotion in a restaurant is not so bad for us, Vit D starved Britons. The bill, £50 for 3, sounded about right. I'll be back for dinner! read more

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Barged in on a Tuesday evening at 6:20pm and requested the pre-theater prix fixe menu -- and was promptly seated at a lovely table for two near the back bar area (under a skylight). The pre-theater menu is priced per person, and served family style (communal plates). First two courses were served together: (1) sweet potato with goat cheese, and (2) eggplant with fromage blanc and pomagranite seeds. OMG. The sweet potato with goat cheese = brilliant combination. I would not have thought of it in a million years, and it was delicious. The eggplant was good too, but not quite as inspired as the sweet potato (did I mention that sweet potatoes are one of my favorite foods, so perhaps I'm biased...). Third course was a pan fried mackeral, which was really well done -- crispy on the outside, tender on the inside and really mackerally. MMMM. The fourth and fifth courses were served together: (4) pressed baby chicken (think of 1/2 of a cornish game hen size) served with peppered salt and sweet-sour mince (not sauce), and (5) duck confit with a plum preserve. The chicken was so cute (e.g., small portion) -- but delicious with the sauce and salt accent. The duck confit was a bit strange. There was a mint note that just didn't fit with the plum or the duck, and I'm still not sure of the source. Service was impeccable. The only off note was that there was a really long pause between the 3rd and 4th courses. Perhaps 20 minutes. We did tell the hostess that we had to leave by 7:30pm to catch our show, and we left at 7:20pm -- so that was perfect (no, we were not rushed or nervous about the time). I would definitely come back to NOPI, and would definitely consider taking clients here as well (it's both a date and business ambiance). Great atmosphere, great service, great food! p.s. -- look at my star distribution in my profile, I'm not a pushover who gives 5 stars all the time!! read more

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A wonderful meal! It is so nice to eat somewhere where the vegetarian options get as much attention as the other stuff. The aubergine is like a dream - we ordered a second one because we could not get enough. The chickpea pancake is very, very large. Delicious but probably better for sharing than to eat in one sitting. For me, I think it is worth the expense just to eat that aubergine again. read more

I liked it...but I didn't love it. I had been really excited to try it here but left underwhelmed. What I did love: the cocktail nuts they gave us when we waited. SO yummy. The aubergine appetizer...so unexpectedly delicious. What I didn't love: everything else, from the cilantro-y cocktail to the bland burrata, to the basic chickpeas. I would go back for the aubergine. read more

I Ran into London during a layover from Heathrow and stopped by this place. It's one of the least touristy places in a pretty touristy area -- not the cheapest, but definitely a great find. The food was a great combination of Mediterranean and Asian flavors. Staff was also super friendly and helpful. I definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a lunch or dinner to try out their great flavor combinations. read more

NOPI - Mediterranean Near Me - London, XGL

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The food was good. The service RUINED IT! Upon ordering they told us when we had to vacate the table. Then they came back shortly before the "deadline" and said we could take another 15 minutes! Now we had a longstanding reservation. We were not seated as a favor. It was rush rush rush like I've never experienced before. What is the point of having a nice meal if you are under pressure to order and leave? I felt like I was the piece of meat. Shameful is the only way to describe it. read more

Interesting place. I can see how others might rave about the food, place, and service. All as expected. I'm torn, though, on whether to give a 3- or 4- star review. Scallops: three served on a plate. Delicious. Peppers: two large (or maybe three small) on a plate. Meh. Sirloin: three thin slices. Very good. For two people, maybe one more starter would have been better. Unfortunately, of the main dish selections for the evening jumped out at me and demanded my order. So, I decided to try something I'd never try at home: the chickpea pancake. A very nice, light, and appropriately spicy dish that reminded me of some of the more stellar falafel I've had in my travels. I can't complain, though I wouldn't (as some previous commenters have suggested) want to get on a plane and fly across the ocean for it. Not even inspired enough to buy the cookbook. So, just to help level set expectations, I'll go with a rounded down 3 (from a 3.5). Tasty, but perhaps not as worthy of the hype to get the 4th star. read more

So because we were in London we had to try at least two of Ottolenghi's restaurants. We decided to come here for breakfast to get the Shakshuka. It didn't disappoint and was amazingly flavorful. We also loved the mochas, they were rich but not too sweet. I only wish I could have tried everything on the menu. Additionally, the staff was very friendly. read more

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We stumbled upon NOPI after wandering around Soho with no restaurant in our sites. Luckily I looked on my app and found this spot. They didn't have enough seats in the main dining hall so they brought us downstairs to the communal tables. Even though we were seated in the corner, it didn't feel that uncomfortable and we were able to enjoy our meal without a hitch. We ordered the following: pork belly green beans radicchio scallops burrata I was surprised to find everything to be incredibly fresh. An LA friend told me that's I'd be disappointed with the quality of produce in the London restaurants and this restaurant definitely proved her wrong. The green beans were especially crisp and fresh as well as the radicchio. Service was attentive the whole night and we were just smiling throughout the whole meal. Highly recommended spot to come, especially if you're in Soho. read more

I really enjoyed this restaurant. We are healthy eaters and when I read farm to table I assumed every dish was helping. That was not the case with the pork dish which Robert did not enjoy because all the fat it contained. But the other dishes were healthy, flavorful and interesting. read more

NOPI - Farm to table kind of restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - London, XGL

A place - wonderful, beautiful A service - fast and very sweet waiters. Food - the most important part- very tasty, but (!) the portions are not big, just to know. We took 6 courses and a dessert it was pretty enough. The price - as for me too expensive. But it was worth it!!! The place was fully booked all the time that we were there, so book a table! read more

I'm so sad to write this review... Let me preface this - I love chef Ottolenghi. I have almost all of his cookbooks and I love them all. So when we were planning a trip to London, a visit to Nopi was a must. I was so excited to be there and I really wanted to just love every spoonful of my dinner here. First off, the service was amazing. Our waiter was very helpful and very attentive to us the whole time we were there and we enjoyed the ambiance of the place as well, with white and brass colors, and the visit the bathroom was a trip (mirrors, that's all I'll say). We opted for his vegetarian appetizers all of which were displayed up front and you could see them before you ordered them. We opted for roasted aubergines and sweet potatoes. Both were ok. Perhaps my expectations were too high, but was waiting for explosions of flavor,and while they were both solid, they weren't very memorable and I think his cookbooks have much better recipes that could have replaced those. For entrees, we chose duck breast and sea bass. The duck was amazing. That definitely hit all the notes and expectations I had and we simply loved it. The sea bass we felt was overpowered by the spices in the spiced butter it was covered with and ultimately left us longing for something different. We ended with the chocolate ganache desert on recommendation of our waiter and it didn't disappoint. It was excellent. Overall, there were some highs and some flats on this one. The rating is based on this specific meal, and perhaps had we opted for other items on the menu, it would be higher. I still remain a big fan of the chef, and I will still come back next time we're in London and perhaps try different items on the menu. read more

NOPI - Roasted aubergines, sweet potatoes, duck breast and sea bass. - Mediterranean Near Me - London, XGL

This restaurant i can say " it is a landmark of London Restaurants " you must come and try their food I tried this time to have lunch and also i love it do much read more

NOPI - Mediterranean Near Me - London, XGL

Decently priced and amazing food! Loved the mozzarella cheese and blood orange, and their twice cooked chicken! Cocktails may not be the best though... But amazing service too! read more

NOPI - Mozzarella cheese and blood orange - Mediterranean Near Me - London, XGL

Nopi was great even during a quiet lunch service. Downstairs was a welcome escape from the heat and loved seeing all the ingredients near the communal tables. The blue cheesecake shuffle with beets and toasted almonds is definitely worth the hype. Transcendtal. I really liked the crispy-skinned roasted lemon myrtle chicken with chilli, lime and salt and also the chickpea pancake with spice peas, tomato and a nice punch of yuzu. And then they surprised us with a happy birthday green melon sorbet with vodka :) Bravo! read more

Amazing dining experience. Great food and drinks and plenty of veggie options. We enjoyed our everything that we ordered but highly recommend the cheese fritters app and the lemongrass caipirinha cocktail. read more

This was my second time coming - the food is amazing - definitely get the burrata - the mustard seeds on top complement it so well. Another favorite is the polenta truffle chips, although they are quite rich! The service isn't hugely amazing, the waiters felt a bit absentminded, but maybe it's the Sunday mood. Finally, i highly recommend to put in your reservation not to sit downstairs - the atmosphere is not as relaxing down there, and I don't think it's worth it. Ps, bring your phone to the bathroom! Best bathroom hehe :) read more

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Our bride had a little party in her honor here, there were 10 of us for lunch. She had given me some Ottolenghi cookbooks recently so I sort of knew what to expect in terms of innovation, style and food and it was all right on! It was organized so we could order from the regular menu. All the food was beautifully presented and innovative and flavor variety. Our bride was vegan and they accommodated w.out problems. The service was very wonderful, they were nice to us, the place was full but not churring busy, and we had a long table on the street window side of the room. LOVED the decor, (as artist/designer myself) there was no detail left un curated. All in all lovely! would go back in a flash. Finally the bathroom. Is this not the best bathroom in the entire world? a little jewel box that i include here. read more

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Love Nopi! Sat upstairs, tried many shared plates and everything was delicious! Ambience and staff were excellent too! Thank you! :) Can't wait to go back! read more

This place is fabulous and a must try in London. Good atmosphere, which was heightened from the start with some excellent custom cocktails. Their Penicillin is the real deal. We then just split a bunch of small plates, each of which was delicious. Started with the Burata coated with cardamom seeds that not only added flavor but a nice contrast in texture. The roasted Auvergne was amazing; the mix of flavors just washed over your palette in a cascade of flavors. The polenta fries were also incredible and perfectly cooked. The kale had a nice spicy zest which was the perfect foil to the fries. The final small plate was the venison, which was the single best preparation of the dish I have ever had. All washed down with an excellent Sicilian red that had that characteristic noise associated with the Mount Edo volcanic soil. In short, of of my best dining experiences in London. read more

I had lunch at NOPI two days in a row. The food is amazing! The cheese pie is a must, but the service is not great. Tired. It takes away from what an amazing experience it could be. read more

In what I can only assume is driven by a strong US dollar and favorable airfare rates, it seems like everyone I know is taking a trip across the pond these days. We were on the early end of this recent fad (sure, you can call me a trendsetter, I'm OK with that), and when I hear anyone headed to London - friends, co-workers, straphangers, you name it - I give them one very firm recommendation: go to NOPI. It was easily the best meal I had in town, and those who have taken me up on my advice, have returned with the same all-around praise for this Soho stunner. I had made a booking some weeks in advance and mentioned in the notes it being an anniversary. When we arrived, the front of house warmly took our coats as if we were coming to see old friends at their well-curated home, and immediately put complimentary champagne in our hands, in recognition of our special occasion and thanking us for choosing to spend it with them. The dining room's decor was understated yet striking, white and gold everythang, with an open kitchen in the back. When I'd later venture downstairs, I would discover a livelier, more casual, communal set-up, and memorable toilets with angled mirrors, a washroom which seems to be "selfie central" and a destination all its own on Instagram. After my champagne came a cocktail order of their Pineapple and Absinthe Shrub. And then another. And another. And... I ended up having five of 'em throughout the night. You might say I really enjoyed this drink. It was made with pineapple, punch syrup, apple vinegar, absinthe, and a ginseng aperitif called Kamm & Sons I'm almost certain I'd never tried before. Anyway. Five of 'em. And if the interior design, service, and cocktails weren't special enough, we come to the cuisine. We ordered a handful of plates to share, and when we asked our waiter to make sure we didn't miss out on any musts, he wasted no time in recommending the Lemon Sole. It was the most simple dish we ate, but also the most sensational - perfectly cooked fish, swimming in burnt butter and just a hint of nori. And because the chef is known for his inventiveness and versatility specifically with vegetables, make sure to order the Roasted Aubergine, essentially halved eggplants stuffed with a mixture of yoghurt, black garlic, herbs, and pine nuts, and the Courgette and Manouri Fritters, a heartier take on fried zucchini. In fact, don't listen to me at all and order anything you want here. I'm that confident it'll be tremendous even if I haven't had it. In a global city as big as London, with God knows how many other restaurants, I'm 100% returning to NOPI next time I'm in town. And I promise you that's not the shrubs talking. read more

What an amazing culinary experience. Simple ingredients make amazing tasty food. The aubergine and the chickpeas dishes are my favorites.

Had a nice, if not fantastic, meal here. Bread board and spiced nuts to start. Very good. Chickpea salad and burrata. Both very good, though chickpea salad felt a bit tired (downside of leaving out on counter all day?). Grilled octopus ok, but I'm not a big octopus fan (wife ordered). Lamb shawarma very good. Drink selection excellent and wine pretty reasonable. Space very nice and service good, if not memorable. Would probably go back. read more

Okay,, Ottolenghi is a genius. Last night I ate solo at NOPI (business trip). Had the grilled cabbage, the softshell crab, the tomato with garlic sauce and some amazing chestnut meringue dessert. This food is so good that introverts must speak to one another at the bar. The cabbage was a revelation! I love Ottollenghi's cookbooks... but the restaurant is the next level entirely. Just go read more

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Delicious brunch while in London. We ordered the shakshuka and the corn and polenta fritters. Both had a good depth of flavor and seasoned very lightly. I ended up adding some additional salt and pepper and was very pleased with both dishes. Nice light meal to start the day that didn't leave me feeling to full. read more

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I don't get it... People rave about this place but I found it to be lacking, mostly in the flavors of the food. I own the cookbook and have ogled photos of the restaurant for eons. I thought I was in for a real treat with vegetable dishes that we're sure to deliver, but flavors were not all there. Many of the veggies were displayed as a cold anti pasta bar and yet still pricey. They were sitting out for hours and not made fresh to order. The cocktail that was a gin punch was remarkable and worth having more than one of. Chicken was very good. Cheesecake appetizer was also very good and unique. Okra was refreshing and flavorful. Everything else I found to be ok if not unmemorable. Eggplant was my least favorite, followed by the zucchini fritters and butternut squash. Service was excellent and very friendly. Atmosphere was a nice blend of modern and inviting. All white brick walls with modern lighting. read more

One of the best meals of my life. Maybe even THE best. I was actually trying to make a reservation at a sister restaurant, Ottolenghi, and I was probably drinking too much wine or something and accidentally booked a table at NOPI instead. Happiest accident ever. About that reservation -- you'll want to make one -- especially if you're not from London and want to guarantee your seat. The upstairs is a bit more formal, and the downstairs is more casual, communal seating. And since I'm usually a hot mess when I'm traveling (or just in general), I decided the dark and cozy downstairs was right for me. No matter which part of the restaurant you're in, it's all beautiful. I love spots that are both upscale and casual at the same time. Everything was pristine, but nothing was fussy. Everyone at NOPI was incredibly friendly and genuinely helpful. Our server for the evening was a lovely young woman with a tight blonde pony and the sweetest disposition. She was subtly funny, and she took great care of us all evening. I never wanted for a thing. I have this wheat thing, and NOPI was stellar with helping me navigate around it. There were no questions or doubts -- only delicious food. In fact, NOPI is pretty darn spectacular with any type of allergy or dietary restriction. Almost everything our table ordered was vegetarian and gluten-free. For the full description of our dinner, check out Keith M's review. Since he went into so much detail, I'll skip that part. But I will tell you that I've never seen ingredients layered so well as NOPI did it. It's weird -- there were all these single items that I normally don't care for, but when combined with others, everything was absolutely perfect. For example, I don't care for fennel, but this warm peach, fennel, and soft cheese dish made even that vile weed taste delicious! Do yourself a favor and don't question or try to change anything -- just order it, and I promise you'll be a happy camper. If you're in (or headed to) London, NOPI should be at the top of your list! Pro tip: The owner and chef writes amazing cookbooks, and autographed copies are available at the front desk! read more

WHOA cool bathroom, bro. But seriously, check out the bathroom, and good luck finding your way out of it (hint, lots of mirrors). Absolutely loved it here, we ordered 6 small plates and each were memorable. Roasted aubergine (£9)- my favorite. Three slices of roasted aubergine with pesto and feta Cheesecake (£11) with beets- my second favorite. A quiche like consistency with beets on top. Spiced hake (£12.5)- wrapped in banana and flaked off very delicately. Truffled polenta chips (£4.5)- MUST TRY. Baby chicken (£8.5)- came with two dippings, lemon salt and chilli sauce and both were perfect. Duck Breast (£11.5)- tender and came with beer butter For dessert we ordered the £7.5 Sticky rice with caramelized banana and £8 Marshamallow concoction with liquor jelly, both of which were inhaled almost immediately. Food coma never felt so amazing. read more

I love Ottolenghi. I love the deli, I love the sit-down restaurant in Islington, I love the cookbooks. All of it. So I was very excited to finally be eating at NOPI, which is often billed as Ottolenghi's upscale counterpart. The food was, not surprisingly, very good. Everything was fresh with interesting flavor combinations that worked very well, as is this chef group's signature. The bathrooms are something out of a nightmare. I don't even understand the purpose of designing it that way. It's a horrible hall of mirrors that I would have gotten stuck in after a couple more drinks. The music was also awful, as they were playing some sort of trying-to-be-hip up-tempo beats that just...no. Not when I'm trying to enjoy dinner. Especially not a nice dinner of small plates. The wine was delicious. Our server kind of ignored our table for stretches of time, which was surprising because she was very attentive to others. I think it was just a busy time or we seemed lower maintenance or something. We ate in the ground floor dining room, but could see the long tables in the basement overlooking the kitchen being much cozier and a nicer experience. What it comes down to is this: skip NOPI and just go to Ottolenghi. You'll have to book further in advance to get a table, but the food is on par if not better, more reasonably priced, and the atmosphere is much more fitting the type of meal you'll have. The only thing saving this place from a three star review is the quality of the food. read more