Delicious falafel...in fact the best in London. And the belly dancers are amazing, especially Leilah Isaac who danced on New Years Eve...she bought so much energy to the atmosphere! read more

Dinner at Souk Medina is a completely new dining experience for me (even though I've visited North Africa twice!) The restaurant starts at a narrow hallway and walking a few feet into it the smell of mint tea and fresh food hits you - and on an empty belly can really make you salivate. Apart from the smell of food also walk into a North African oasis - it's really amazing! The atmosphere and food of Souk Medina is really traditional - décor is exclusively Moroccan, warm/soft lighting, Arabesque music in the background, beautiful food - it really brings an authentic Morocco feel to anyone who visits. Although being in the heart of London this place will take you far-away. On the main level it was quite busy with people sitting and people at the bar. We were seated though having a slightly large group - beware the tables for starters is quite small and having plates on your lap is advised! The starters were good; hommous, stuffed vine leaves and batata harra (spicy potatoes) - all very yum. After starters you are taken to the top level overlooking the bottom level. Seats are comfy if you're lucky enough to get on the couch seats otherwise you'll be on chairs. The mains were amazing especially the fruity lamb tangine. So so good -for this alone I would go back. Cous cous was nice and I usually do not like cous cous. Service was probably one of the best I've had in London - very patient and helpful - plus with a big group we were somewhat annoying I have to admit hehe and they remained patient and attentive. Desserts were nice - baklava and mint tea. Baklava is not as sticky and sweet as the Turkish kind so I enjoyed it very much. But at the end of the meal I couldn't think about having more than one. The price range is roughly £30 per person including service charge and drinks. Ooh, one thing I didn't like about Souk Medina was the small cocktails! At around £7 you get a tumbler full of ice and a small amount of the good stuff. Although it was tasty I wish there was a bit more in there for me to enjoy. This is my first time going to a Moroccan restaurant and I was not disappointed. Recommended for a once in a while/special occasion dinner. Oh and did I mention there was a belly dancer? A lot of fun ! read more

Great place to enjoy Marocco taste which is really nice flavours. Accommodative and friendly staff with good service. Had a variation of course dishes so we spent a couple hours enjoying with the local beer. The interior takes you a bit to North Africa as the style is really interesting. Cozy and nice seating around small pleasant areas. We sure enjoyed this place. read more

This is a lovely restaurant with an authentic feel and interior. The cold orange walls make you feel like you are actually in Morocco but the hanging decorations soften it all up a bit. I popped in for drinks with a group of colleagues and although I was drinking wine I had serious drink-envy of everyone's cocktails. I think it was a Moroccan Mash - a gin and juice combo - that I tried a slurp of... And boy, will I be back for some of those! We didn't eat but we had some pitta and a trio of humus and dips which were delicious, we reordered a few times because it was disappearing quite quickly between the 5 of us! The food looked delicious and people around us seemed to be really enjoying everything about the place. I will be returning soon for a meal! read more

This place is one of my regulars stops for - well, let's be honest here - the atmosphere. Don't get me wrong, the food is good, but the interior is so much better! Especially the downstairs and corner sitting areas scream 'MOROCCAN!'. So yeah, very authentically looking place, delicious cocktails (at least the non-alcoholic ones I tried), fresh mint tea, great service. In terms of the menu both, the selection and presentation are very traditional. I would recommend ALL their starters, including grilled haloumi, and hummus and as a main I cannot adore enough lamb stone dish. So tender, proper slow cook meal with veg, filling, comforting, making smile on ones face. Yet, the portions are very good size. On the other hand, you can go really wrong if you feel like experiment. I tried moroccan pasta (shaped as tiny little balls) in a tomato sauce of sort, the meal didn't talk to me or make sense - the texture or anything hooked me in. Dessert = baklawa could use at least tiny little innovation, but with lunch menu of 2 courses (big main course, peppermint tea, baklawa) for £12 or so who could say a word. Besides, as stated above - this place's charm is authenticity and tradition... read more

I'm not that familiar with African/Moroccan food and was very pleasantly surprised to see that I reallllllly enjoy it! We went here for New Years Eve and had their 3 course set menu and had a great time for several reasons: 1) Great food The 3 course set menu started off with a glass of champagne quickly followed by appetizers for each of us, including (ignore my spelling) lamb kubeeh, chicken briouat, hummous, falafel zaalouk and yoghurt. Then we each selected a different main from the set menu. I ordered the lamb mechoui cous cous (I think it was lamb shoulder) which came with a chick pea sauce for the cous cous. I also got to sample my fellow guests' dishes: the stuffed chicken tagine with halloumi and baked seabass tagine. All delicious!!! We ended our meal with a selection of baklava (a bit too sweet for my taste but the others loved it) and a large espresso. 2) Great service Throughout dinner the manager of the restaurant stopped by to ask how our meal was going and we also had very attentive waiters. 3) Ambiance From walking through the big wooden doors, you're transported from the cobblestone streets of Covent Garden. The deep red and gold colors run throughout the restaurant, from the walkway from the door to the maitre d stand, and then through the bar area and into another room decorated with big cushions, large wooden tables and soft lighting throughout. It's perfect if you're looking for a different kind of night out. One small note: a couple of my guests were about 6ft tall so they found the chairs at the table a bit too low to be very comfortable but the other ladies and myself were quite cozy on the cushions. After watching the NYE fireworks and doing a bit of bar-hopping aroung Seven Dials, we came back to Souk Medina as the manager had invited us back for a bit of belly dancer entertainment but found that the restaurant was cleaning up. The staff still happily let us in, poured us all complimentary glasses of bubbly, and we all commenced to a short but energetic dance party. Random, yes, but a great way to end the night. Souk Medina showed us a great time and I'd happily return again. read more

The ambience does not make up for the lack of good food. Really, the decor is great.. even the toilets have fancy tiles... We ordered the set lunch. The service was prompt and friendly but the food was luke warm at best. The pitas had been re-heated a few times and were exceptionally dry. The food itself lacked flavour and was literally bland. The mint tea was really nice and came in a fancy pot. One final note on the decor - the room way in the back is kinda covered with a dark red cloth as a false ceiling. It creates this unique darkish ambience. It is a nice touch but when you look closely, that cloth is just filthy. Not sure if I would go back ever again! 2 stars coz the tea was nice and the service is prompt and friendly. At this price, I can surely have a better experience. read more

Realy as good as it gets, rather pleased with how the food was server with perfect timing, hot as I like it and delicious as I expect it to be. I will sure go again read more

Yes! whoohoo! I felt like I was in Morroco, the food was unreal, the chicken is probably the best I've ever eaten, the baklava and mint tea that come at the end of your meal, the amazing decor, the personal service.....but best of all....was the belly dancer....who got me up to dance with her! she was beautiful and amazing at it! I was so flabbergasted! 'Twas a total experience rather than just a meal! read more

A friend of mine was celebrating her upcoming wedding here, and we were a very big group of people. The Souk Medina is very cosily decorated - I really loved all the intimate compartments and the North African style furniture, every time I go to a place like that I just wonder why us Europeans sit at high and uncomfortable tables! Isn't it so much nicer to be surrounded by the comfort of cushions? - So the ambiente was a great plus. The food was good too, although my Algerian friend thought it was too expensive for what they offered. Personally, I didn't agree, it was great food - the couscous was especially fluffy and light and tasted wonderfully sweet (it was served with raisins, something I had never tried before but having a sweet tooth, I instantly liked it!), and the chicken was heavenly spiced. The lamb was a bit dry, but also expertly spiced. The pita bread was maybe also a bit hard, but the various sauces and the wine leavesoh the wine leaves! They were delicious. The only big, big drawback was that it got really hot in there, and really really crowded. I was sitting on a pile of two leather cushions and found it very hard to move them (as they would simply fall over one another) - and there were people all around me. But altogether - very nice place for a slightly exotic dinner! read more

Their Lamb Tagine is fantastic! I would highly recommend. I would also recommend the chicken cous cous.

I have visited Souk Meidna many times but the portion sizes are getting ridiculous. I like the food but with the chicken skewers there is practically nothing on the plate. It is supposed to be a main yet it is tiny. Plus the salad with it is tiny what a waste. They used to give a good portion.They need to give two skewers and add more salad and veg. Will not be getting that again. read more

Had a really lovely time. Friendly service, great prices. Nice atmosphere. Harrira was delicious. Bathrooms could have been a bit nicer. Cocktails were delicious. Nice place for small bites! read more

I am very much enjoying my Capuccino in the lounge like setting. (I'd like to have had an "Arabic Coffee" but that was said not to be the spiced Mokka I'd expect). Very friendly service, and I enjoy the tinkling of the bells on her skirt whenever she passes by. For an ear-person this really is an auditory treat :-) read more

Visted Souk Medina on a hen night weekend with a group of 8 or 9 others, found the tables too short to sit comfortably at (ended up with backache for several days afterwards). The lighting was so dark that I couldn't read any of the menus; food or drink. The set menu at £19.95 was way below average quality, I found myself happy that I'd eaten enough of the humous and pitta bread for starter so as not to be left starving. Of the main course the lamb was so over-cooked it was falling to pieces and so soggy that the prunes the lamb was cooked with were being mistaken by all of us for pieces of lamb, never mind that the rest of this dish consisted of apricots. The rest of the main course dishes were barely edible, the couscous was like mashed potatoes, everything else was dripping with oil, the item in vine leaves was probably the nicest thing on offer except there were enough pieces there for just one for each of us... Too many of the dishes were laced with fruit which really didn't appeal to me. The service was decent enough but not worth them adding 12% to the bill automatically, especially for the standard of food. Oh yes, there was also a belly dancer who appeared near our table for 2 minutes or so. Eating at Souk Medina was an experience all right but not one that I plan to repeat. If you like North African cuisine this might suit you but beware, it's almost impossible to have dinner conversation as the "authentic" music is just too loud and if you're taller than 5'4 you might find it very difficult to get comfy at any of the tables! read more

I had a nice vegetarian meal here, the place has a really nice atmosphere and looks fantastic inside. I liked the mint tea and baklava very much. I'm not sure if the belly dancing with painfully loud music is on every day but I made a rapid exit as soon as it started and would rather not have the floor show. I thought it was an interesting and atmospheric place to eat and I hope I can remember to give it another try in the future. read more

Great food great service great environment. i ordered the set meal which came with a small appetizer and chicken and lamb entrees with some baklava desert and tea. pretty good if you ask me and it was 20£. the chicken was amazing. it was cooked in some curry and just tasted great. the meal comes with tons of pita bread a hummus so thats always good to snack on. i wasnt a fan of the lamb so much compared to the chicken. the appetizers are forgettable as they are small and fairly pointless. you only get like one piece. the mint tea is amazing and a perfect ending to a great meal. the service was on point as well, dealing with my groups hassle. we were very time consuming and impatient and full of questions. read more

This place has a cool atmosphere, ok food and terrible service. Price wise the food is very reasonable if you use the taste card. Issues we (2 ppl) experienced whilst dining here on a Friday night: - sat very close to other diners when restaurant not full - very slow with drinks and took them to the wrong table twice - offered a takeaway container for leftover food then told this was not allowed on Friday (what a waste) we then saw other diners having their food put into takeaway containers - given wrong bill - correct bill did not have taste card discount - reluctant to apply discount - paid in notes and coins and told the waitress to be careful with the coins she returned minutes later claiming we were £4 short. We protested. We then saw her picking up coins off the floor around the corner. As we were leaving we were approached by another waitress stating we still owed £2. We refused to pay and left. If they can't find it they can take it off the ridiculous service charge!! Saving grace here is the cool decor/atmosphere Don't expect much else read more

Visited with a group of 8 and we opted for the set meals. We used the tastecard so therefore all food was 1/2 price, and to be fare this would have been about right! We had wine with our meals and these were a bit pricy, but I guess only what you expect in London. The food was warm but lacked depth in flavour. The Chicken tagine seemed a bit bland and the Lamb had fatty bits, not what you want. Not the best north African food I've ever had but okay! The surroundings where very traditional and they'd made an effort to make the atmosphere good with a resident belly dancer etc.... Nevertheless I expected a bit more from the food and it really seemed to be a bit 'all fur coat' and well.... you know what! read more

I have been 5 times and really like the restaurant and their food, however I have recently been with a tastecard, and they still charge you 12.5% on the original bill amount, which I don't think is right. When I questioned this and asked for the service charge to be removed so that I could pay the service charge/tip 12.5% of the tastecard deducted total, the staff were very dismissive, I was told by a waitress that tips are nothing to do with service charge, they then didn't thank us for our custom. Why would I pay over 20% service charge for average service. I don't want to go back now. read more

The ambiance is great in this place. Tiled floor, sofas, cushions, very relaxed feel. The service was speedy but almost too quick - we felt a little hurried - like they wanted us to leave as soon as possible. The humous and falafel dishes were nice starters. I had the aubergine moussaka, which was tasty. Overall it was an average meal, nothing too incredible, but not too bad either. read more

Rude Staff Food taste like garbage Half of the menu was not available Staff were partying and ignore the customers Mains arrive before starters then they re heat the mains stay away from this place read more

A great venue for a night out with the girls, from belly dancers to awesome food we love to get jingling here. Love Betty x

Bit small although warm atmosphere I guess... Service not great.

we just stumbled across Souk Medina and decided to give it a try. We were extremely pleased by the chicken and lamb - great meal !

If you are missing the atmosphere and food of Morocco, then Souk will cheer you up. A bit frayed at the edges but fun, atmospheric restaurant with good couscous and belly dancingreasonably priced. read more

We went as a large work group. The booth upstairs we were given didnt accomodate everyone without us being really squished together. To the point that plates didnt fit on the table & some of us ate on our laps! I don't know if this was the restaurants fault, or if our group was booked as 2 seperate bookings that wanted to sit together. They didnt have a larger table available though. The atmosphere is very dark, Moroccan & reminds me of an actual souk. It certainly didnt feel like central London after stepping inside. We opted with a set menu for 3/4 of the group & some grilled mains- which worked out ample. The falafel & homous was tasty & the cous cous so light & fluffy. The grilled meats were delicious too. This was followed by baklava & mint tea. The music was ramped up & a belly dancer came around all the tables. A few laughs for a few minutes, but otherwise I wouldnt have minded if she wasnt there. The thing that made our night was the waitress. An Italian girl that was so funny, accomodating & friendly. If she had been dull & boring, I'd give it 3 stars. Food & drinks were prompt & the order was spot on. I'd go again, but would be checking we could actually all fit on the table. read more

Very bad service. They take forever to take your order and then forget to bring it but still charge you for it

Me and my Moroccan husband have been looking at the place for a long time and finally decided to go there for a dinner on a friday night. We were aware of the prices and absolutely fine with paying , but expecting the service and food to be relevant to the price. Unfortunately is was nothing like this. First we have been held at the bar while a very chaotic host/waitress tried to find us a table, finally getting us a tiny table in what seemed the busiest and noisiest area of the place, which i clearly refused.We were finally sat at the top level dining area , still a tiny table, with another couple sitting RIGHT NEXT TO US which felt a bit akward. A merely nice waitress named Sara ( or similar) offered us a set menu, priced at £19.90 pp which was a bit overpriced for what we got. We opted for a set menu for one, fish tagine and a harira soup. The food quality was just fine, although in was lacking laste. The soup was correct but definitely had nothing in common with its moroccan original version. The set menu was fine but nothing special. Fish tagine contained mussels and prawns ( not really typical moroccan fish tagine) and was fine but yet again not worth its price (£16.99). At the end we were served mint tea , the tea was just horrible, including it was not served in a typical steel pot, and it should be nicely minty and sweet, which it was not at all. Overall the decor is fantastic, but the food is just average. The staff is unhelpful, with a low knowledge what they're serving. Mostly hiding in a side bar/washing up area. Im glad we visited the place, and experienced it otherwise we would stay curious, but will we come back? I doubt it. there is plenty more decent moroccan restaurants with a better service first of all and definitely beter food. read more

Terrible place with an absolutely rude staff. I arrived with 2 friends at 10.30pm and we kindly asked if they served food at that time. One of the two staff member let us sit down being pretty kind. When it was time to order, my two friends needed some explanations. The other waiter has been EXTREMELY RUDE putting a lot of rush and denying any help because "we have to close soon". We kept calm and we ordered a few random stuff in order to be quick. Overall the quality of food was not so bad. After a few minutes, she came with both the bill and a pos terminal to process our payments but we NEVER asked for the bill and we were still eating (it was just 11.15pm). At that point she passed the line and I kindly reminded her that we NEVER asked for the bill and that we were still eating. She left bumping a table and throwing the bill. In the end, when we left, she confirmed her being so rude denying us any greeting. Of course a TERRIBLE experience. I will never attend this place anymore read more

Visited on a Saturday night. We didn't have a reservation but the restaurant was far from being full. We told the host or manager at the reception that we wanted to dine but he gave us a small table in the corner of the reception. We asked the waiter to move as we wanted to have dinner and he did it straight away. They gave us the menu straight away but took 20 minutes to take the order. In the meantime you could see the waiters dancing , passing by ignoring us and the mangers shouting at everyone. We then order food but was told that half the menu was not available. That could have been said on arrival but no they waited until we ordered drinks. We ordered starters that was half cook for myself and completely burn for my friend. We didn't even finish the starters that the mains arrive. The mains were even worse... We didnt even touch it as the smell was so bad that you would think the meat was off. We asked for bread and it arrive with the desserts. read more