Everything you might want to know

137 North End Road, West Kensington, London W14 8XU. We are a short walk from West Kensington Underground station on the District line, with Earl’s Court and Barons Court close by, Holland Park a little to the north, and Olympia London within walking distance. Several bus routes run past the door.

Yes. ZAYA is roughly a ten minute walk from Olympia London, which makes us a straightforward choice for dinner before or after an exhibition or event. If you are coming from Olympia, walk south down North End Road and you will find us on the corner of Edith Villas.

Levantine cooking comes from the eastern Mediterranean, principally Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Palestine. In practice it means mezze made for sharing, charcoal grilling, generous use of herbs, lemon, olive oil, tahini and pomegranate, and bread at the centre of the table. Levantine culture puts the table at the centre of everything, so most of our menu is built to be shared. If you have enjoyed Lebanese or Middle Eastern food before, you will feel at home here.

Monday to Wednesday 7:00 to 21:00, Thursday to Saturday 7:00 to 22:30, and Sunday 8:00 to 21:00. We serve from breakfast through to dinner, so you are welcome for coffee first thing or a long dinner in the evening.

No. ZAYA is a neighbourhood restaurant and you should come as you are. The room is elegant, but nobody will ever be turned away for how they are dressed.

We would rather you were not rushed. For most tables we allow around two hours, and if the evening is quiet you are welcome to stay longer. Larger parties and private dining are arranged individually.

Contemporary Levantine cooking, rooted in Lebanese heritage. Mezze to share, charcoal grills, breads baked through the day, and dishes drawn from home cooking rather than hotel dining. Chef Adnan Haidar cooks the food he grew up with, made with modern technique.

Generously. Levantine cooking is naturally kind to both. A large part of our mezze menu is vegetarian and much of it is vegan without any adaptation. Tell your server and we will happily build a full meal around it.

Yes. Please tell us when you book and again when you arrive, and our team will talk you through which dishes are suitable and which can be adapted. Our kitchen handles nuts, sesame, dairy and gluten, so please always speak to us rather than assuming.

Yes. There is a full bar, with cocktails that draw on Levantine flavours and a wine list chosen to sit alongside the food rather than compete with it. There is an equally considered list of non-alcoholic drinks.

Yes, from 7:00 Monday to Saturday and 8:00 on Sunday. Breakfast at ZAYA is a proper Levantine one, not an afterthought.

Two. The Cedar Room seats up to 14 guests around one long table and suits milestone dinners and family celebrations. The Olive Room is more intimate, seating 6 around a round table beneath a planted wall, or up to 10 standing for drinks. Both come with dedicated service and bespoke menus.

Yes. For larger parties we usually arrange a set menu in advance so the kitchen can look after everyone properly and the food arrives together. Get in touch and we will build something around your occasion.

We do. ZAYA caters private parties, corporate events and weddings, bringing the same mezze table and charcoal grills to your venue. Tell us the occasion, the numbers and the date and we will put a proposal together.

Yes. Ring us on 020 3770 4458 and we will take your order for collection, packed to travel properly so the food arrives as it left the kitchen. Online ordering is coming shortly.

Our meal prep service. Chef Adnan prepares balanced Levantine meals for the week ahead, delivered ready to eat, so you can eat well without cooking. You choose the plan, the portions and the delivery day.