Date spot in Soho and Covent Garden
Imad's Syrian Kitchen
Climb to the top floor of Kingly Court for warm, home-style Syrian cooking from chef Imad Alarnab, with mezze to share.
Kingly Court, Soho
Address: Imad's Syrian Kitchen, Top Floor, Kingly Court, London W1B 5PW- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Why it's a good date: Generous, comforting food with a lovely story behind it, and a Michelin Bib Gourmand to its name. Have a nose round the courtyard's other spots after.
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Brasserie Zédel
Sherwood Street, Soho
Address: Brasserie Zédel, 20 Sherwood Street, London W1F 7ED- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Romantic
Walk down the stairs off Piccadilly into a vast gilded Art Deco dining room for classic French brasserie cooking.
Why it's a good date: It looks like a big night out but the set menu is one of the best-value meals in the West End. Stay for a drink in the Art Deco bar next door.
Kanada-Ya St Giles
St Giles High Street, St Giles
Address: Kanada-Ya, 64 St Giles High Street, London WC2H 8LE- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Slurp rich tonkotsu ramen at the busy little noodle bar by Tottenham Court Road, where the noodles are made in house.
Why it's a good date: A warming bowl each on a cold evening, and quick enough to fit before a gig or a show. There's often a queue at peak times, so go a bit early.
Koya Soho
Frith Street, Soho
Address: Koya, 50 Frith Street, London W1D 4SQ- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Grab a seat at the Frith Street udon bar for thick, springy noodles made fresh every day, hot or cold.
Why it's a good date: Simple, calm and very good, a nice change from Soho's busier spots. It doesn't take bookings, so expect a short wait at busy times.