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Impala

Name: Impala
Price range: $$$$
Rating: 4.7

4.7 ·

Discover Impala, a Soho restaurant celebrating Middle Eastern and African food and culture. Start with the aish baladi bread and olive oil and harissa, then let knowledgeable staff guide you through boldly spiced dishes over dinner.

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Reasons to go

Chef Meedu Saad, former head chef of Kiln, opened Impala as his debut solo restaurant after five years of planning.
The restaurant is named after the 1964 Chevrolet Impala the chef used to drive during childhood summers in Egypt.
Cooking centres on a large charcoal grill and wood-fired oven, drawing on Cairo's grill-restaurant culture combined with Soho's dining scene.

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Full description

Impala presents its menu as a full cultural experience rather than just a meal, drawing on Middle Eastern and African culinary traditions with staff reviewers describe as genuinely knowledgeable and engaged in explaining the food's roots. The aish baladi bread served with olive oil and harissa comes up as an early highlight, setting the tone for a meal built around bold, confident spicing.

At 4.7 stars and premium pricing, it suits an evening for couples or small groups wanting a dinner that's as much about learning something as it is about eating well. Its relatively small review count paired with strong scores suggests a restaurant still building wider recognition.

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Address

13-14 Dean St, London W1D 3RS, UK · Soho

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Booking required

Duration

2h15

Best time

lunchtime, afternoon, early evening, evening or late night

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Booking is required given the premium pricing and evening focus
start with the aish baladi bread, a reviewer favourite
ask staff about the cultural background of dishes, since that's part of what reviewers say makes the meal memorable

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Reviews

Amazing experience, first of all the service was incredible, everyone we spoke to was lovely and knew so much about all the food. The food itself was spectacular especially the beef tartare, sheftalia and fried bread with hens egg. Can't wait to go back again soon.

Nick Park

5/5

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