April 27th 2025 we were walking a short ways from the ambassador theater having seen Benjamin buttons, it came across this restaurant. Found a place to sit in the corner for two people away from the drafty entrance. Wife had the 16 gbp chicken with prune dish I have the18 gbp lamb dish, both of which came with vegetables and a serving of couscous. I love the lamb dish as the prunes and prune juice livened up the meat dishes adding considerably to The taste of the dishes. Only problem was that this serving sizes on the small side. We said at the table leaving others to sit on the pillows on the rug floor. Not as nimble as in my younger days and would have had trouble and getting up off the floor after eating. read more

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Hookah was amazing! I've had hookah/shisha in many countries and I've never seen the coals only burning at the bottom. It actually lasted longer and didn't have to call someone to keep putting new coals. Ordered some desert and mint tea both were really good. It was just a small desert since we just came from dinner. Customer service was great also. read more

Other reviewers are speaking nonsense when they state the food is authentic and showing their ignorance. They've obviously been nowhere near Morocco. This is a low grade venue for uneducated Brits and tourists who don't know their cuisine. The restaurant cuts corners by serving, for instance, low grade pitta bread which nobody ever has in Morocco Food is tasteless and consists of cheap ingredients. Portion sizes are tiny. Waiters are far from professional. All in all a very unsatisfying experience. read more

I couldn't disagree more with the other reviews of Souk Bazaar. Although candles, wrought iron tables and Moroccan style furnishings may give the restaurant an authentic 'look', it is completely impractical for eating, which I discovered to my frustration a few weeks ago. I found the seats very uncomfortable as I was sat very low down with my head against an iron screen, which felt more like medieval torture than west-end dining. The table too was very low and small, with raised edges that would only accommodate two plates. The candles were the only source of light in the room, which may make unsightly companions more bearable (not that I was with any), but are wholly inadequate for identifying the components and quality of a dish. I was having a bad time until the food arrived. Then it really turned into a disaster. We decided to order the 'feast' menu. Bland stuffed vine leaves arrived with little flavour. Humous was uninspiring and pitta bread was almost certainly from a packet. The sautéed potatoes in spice were slightly better but the portion was very small considering we had ordered a 'feast' for two. Tagine, arguably the cornerstone of Moroccan cuisine was the nail in the coffin. Lamb with prunes and almonds arrived with very dry pieces of meat and overpoweringly sweet prunes. Chicken with saffron and herbs was slightly more moist but in both dishes, the sauce was watery and completely lacking in flavour - as if they not only cooked the dish too quickly - creating dry, tough meat, but in plain water without stock, tomatoes or seasoning. A west-end Moroccan restaurant whose menu highlight is the Baklava should not be receiving the acclaim it is in my view. This was a car-crash demonstration of North African cooking. To add insult to injury, service was slow and unfriendly, and Mojitos were just awful. Souk Bazaar is a good way to spend £40-£50 on making your life more miserable. Recommend this place to all the people you don't like. read more

A friend from college brought me here and my lord am I glad she did. After not sleeping on a red eye flight and going straight from Heathrow to meetings earlier that day I was in need of a couple drinks and a good meal. My vegetarian tangine (think it was the spinach and feta one) was mild and robust all at once and my adult beverage, the Juicy Marrakech, was thirst quenching (necessary) and put me in a blissful state (more necessary) straight away. Souk Baazar also came with the added bonus of a dark and squishy banquette for my travel weary self to plop down upon. All in all, a great place to go relax and enjoy yourself after the longest day ever. read more

A small cluttered restaurant infused with colourful tapestries and cushions. This Moroccan hub is like an Aladdin's cave. Upstairs is more open with little tables and cushions. Whereas downstairs is the secret - little cubby holes for couples or an intimate chat and larger spaces with cushions and couches for bigger groups. The most cost effective is the set menu and it is based upon the amount of people. Delicious fresh houmous, couscous, cheeses, breads and much more is served in clay plates and bowls - everyone just nibbling and picking as they chat. Saturday evenings they sometimes have a belly dancer! Encouraging men and women to dance and shake away. read more

A good British friend of mine brought me here on my first visit to London and it was such a fun and unforgettable night that I've been back several times since... usually with other international visitors in tow. Be sure to book a table in the cavernous downstairs area... this is where you really feel that you're someplace underground and there's something more exotic and clandestine going on... your sitting atop cushions in this dimly-lit cellar... like you're in Casablanca and have secured access to the secret subterranean bungalow at Rick's Café Américain. There's melodic Middle Eastern music playing, and each time I've been, belly dancing... which is fun (even for the girls) since it's interactive - they invite diners to get up and try a sexy hip sashay with guidance from the jewel-bedecked skin-baring professional (don't worry, they go table by table... so it's not in a cheesy or disruptive way). Without a doubt, order the set menu for the table - a mix of garlicky starters and earthy tagines... it pretty much guarantees that there will be *something* each person will like, plus they will top up your favourites...and it includes dessert (baklava!) A really great deal... When I've done the a la carte route, the dishes have been more mediocre; the tagine of vegetables, prunes, and almonds was mercilessly bland - avoid! Souk is an extremely entertaining night out; unbeatable atmosphere and good food make for an all-around unique and memorable experience. read more

This place is a little strange. It's insanely close to Leicester Square yet nobody seems to know about it, and on a Wednesday night only two tables were occupied in the upstairs dining area so I have no idea how they afford the location. Dining seems to be on two levels. The aforementioned upstairs is an intimate space. The decor is pleasant and gives it an authentic feeling even if the seating isn't entirely practical - it's a padded bench on all sides of the room with circular tables in each of the corners.This means it was really only big enough for 8-10 people in total. I can only assume downstairs is more spacious. We ordered the set sharing menu. There was a lot of food for the two of us and we struggled to finish everything, but rather than than leaving hungry. The lamb tagine was packed full of flavour but the chicken tagine was a bit bland; overall though I was happy with the food and the 50% deal I had meant it was excellent value but probably not worth the full price for the quality. The kitchen seemed to be downstairs which meant the service was not always as fast as I would like it to be - particularly when paying the bill - but when he was in the room our waiter was very friendly. I was torn between two and three stars. It was ok but I wouldn't recommend it and wouldn't return. read more

Souk is so close to Leicester square station, i can't believe i didn't know about it before. The dining room is tiny and warm on a winter night; it's like eating in a fort you made as a child, if you happened to decorate your childhood forts with leather cushions and colourful lamps. When we first arrived there wasn't any music on, but they soon remedied that. And there was "a problem in the kitchen" that led to our meals being a bit delayed, but they brought out kir royales while we waited. Good customer care and delicious food. The tenderest lamb I've had in a long time. read more

We were a group of six, so we decided to order the dinner feast for £19.95 per person, which is a lot less costly than ordering a la carte and gives you the opportunity to sample many dishes. Ten entrees were served family style. The selections included roast eggplant with tomato compote, couscous with lamb sausage, and four tangines, two of them vegetarian. Everything was authentically spiced, but the tangine of lamb with prunes, apples, and almonds was probably the highlight of the meal. Dessert was an assortment of baklava and mint tea. Refills of everything were offered at no additional charge. We were seated in the atmospheric lower dining room and truly felt we had returned to Morocco, one of our favorite destinations. This is a lovely place to spend a leisurely evening with friends. read more

One of the best Moroccan restaurants in London (in my opinion), Souk is a gorgeous little hideaway off Seven Dials in Covent Garden, offering the charm and delights of a real Moroccan haven. The food is great quality and pretty good value, with the option of nibbles, or mains. The cocktails are also pretty good (especially the mojitos) and I always always give in to a plate of Baklava! The sad fact is that you can no longer smoke sheesha inside as we always used to do, but this does not stop Souk from being a great place for dinner with friends, or an escape from the day to day drudgery of London. read more

This place is one of Londons hidden gems Outside on the street you are right in the middle of the hubub of the capital BUT one step and you are transported to a quiet serene island of cool calm The service is impeccable, the staff are friendly and talkative when engaged and the food is out of this world Best of all, the price wont bankrupt a small family Ive been here more than a few times now and I love coming back! read more

Great authentic food, hands down. Chilled out atmosphere. Good for hanging out and talking. But also great for having a (good) big meal. Great mint tea. Good hummus. Sensible options for vegetarians. Not a top rating because, while service was friendly, the waiters kept forgetting, for example, to fill up our jug of tap water when asked a few times. But then, 12.5% service is automatically added to the bill. Also music was too loud, kept having to ask to turn it down, seems their playlist had very different volumes. There's a function in iTunes/iPods called "sound check", check it out (pun intended). Free Wi-Fi was nice :) read more

This great moroccan hideaway is situated just off leicester square and you have to know it is there to find it, so do yourself a favour and print off a map now..its well worth a visit. The food is authentic and a choice of meze or main meals, they will cater for groups no matter how big. The restaurant is very interesting and walking down the narrow staircase through tiny, dark passage ways adds to the atmosphere and the feeling of being truely away from the real world. In a big group its a great place you can lounge on the sumptious cushions and watch the belly dancers and even join in if you fancy it. And the best bit... for central london its very well priced. read more

We left overpriced and underfed. The food was nice enough, but enless you opt for the feast deal, you would need to purchase a lot of dishes to not leave disappointed and hungry. The atmosphere was a little lacking too, but maybe because it was a monday night. The decor is fun. While not moroccan, the staff are very much foreign and the language barrier and general unhelpfulness made it hard work at times. read more

This is one of my favourite places. The service is great along with the food. The set menu is plenty of food and at a great deal. Even the drinks are good but watch out they can triple your bill if not careful. But that said still really good. If you have a taste card it's 50% off the food. BONUS!!! It's a great place for any occasion, REALLY. Romance get one of the cubbies, big party get the room at the back, just friends it's great for that too. I'm a picky eater and I can't praise this place more. It's a little bit hidden slice of Morocco in Leicester Square. You have to visit. It's advisable to book Fri and Sat though. read more

This is quite a new venue that I've been to only once, if I had the money I'd definitely make it a frequent thing. I love the entrance, which is a spiral staircase with rose petals that follow you downstairs. The decor is exquisite with carved wood surrounding you, low tables and cushions. The cocktails are tasty but about £14 each. The highlight of the night are the belly dancers that attempt to get you to join in. A place to eat, drink and dance, a brilliant night all round. read more

My partner and I happily followed our Londoner mate into the narrow hallways of Souk. When we arrived on the lower floor we waited about 20 minutes for a seat (apparently a magician was refusing to vacate our nook). We were led into a tiny little nook that the three of us squeezed into. Some might not like the intimate environment, but we loved 'our' funny little 'VIP' nook. I ordered the chicken tajine, which was delicious, the chicken meat fell right off the bone just the way it should and the couscous was nice and moist but still fluffy. I could not find any fault with the food, it was flavourful and almost authentic enough for me to fell like I was back in morocco. Book ahead for a guaranteed good seat. read more

Really lovely morrocan cuisine. Not really ventured into North African food before but this was lovely. The starters were a bit like tapas where they could be put in the middle and shared, and i'm sure you could this with the main courses too as they asked if we were sharing. Really good because me and my mum always order something different then try each others!! Nice waiting staff, nice cocktails, really good menu, and described fairly well. Just a note to anyone who is picky about their chicken - The chicken (and duck that my mum had) is served on the bone, and it is dark in the Souk, so just be careful when eating! P.S. the cous cous is lovely (delicately fragranced and lovely) really nice place if you fancy something a bit different. They accept tastelondon cards if you have one, although they add 12.5% service charge to the bill rather than letting you leave your own tip. read more

It is a fun experience eating there. The restaurant feels very cosy and food is good. The menu offers a lot of different options and all the dishes I have tried there so far were really good. It also offers very good value for your money, especially in this area. Can recommend it. read more

Do not come here. I generally enjoy hookah bars, especially abroad. The service is just downright horrible. We showed up before three other parties, all of who got their orders first. One group knew the worker and chatted for about 15 minutes. It seriously took 50 minutes for our order (only hookah) after we went and asked 2x...note the establishment was not busy. When our order finally came, i asked that we'd like our check, mentioning that it'd probably take an hour to get so we'd request it now just to show that we were upset. "Yeah, it'll probably take an hour" he muttered defensively. After 30 minutes, not surprisingly, he didn't show with the bill so we just walked in and asked to pay. Two tables left during this time after not being serviced. Almost ruined my evening, but then I remembered I was on vacation and he was just an asshole. Go elsewhere and don't chance it or waste your time. read more

A Moroccan souk in the centre of Covent Garden it feels authentic in food and dècor and is reasonably priced. For a romantic evening out or any kind of group celebration, the souk does not do things by halves. Getting past the excellent selection of mezze is an art, but that leads you to the aromatic baked dishes and finally to the baklava to-die-for! Insider's tip: try the cocktails deliciously different! Avoid: ordering the set menu, its impossible to eat all the food and is not worth the cost, select dishes you like from the menu and share the pitas just keep on coming! read more

I stumbled across this place by accident but I am so glad I did, I have since been back many times. Having actually been to Morocco this place is close, if not better, than the real deal. The decor and whole atmosphere just transports you to North Africa. The food is delicious and traditionally served in a tagine, the dishes are all what you could expect to find in Morocco. They cater for vegetarians too. The shisha is great and they have a seperate area for you to smoke. There are also belly dancers, who encourage participation, but they are very talented. A wonderful little haven and unlike Morocco you can drink alcohol there!! Note: The only negative is that they add 12.5% service charge to the bill and if you refuse to pay it they ask you to speak to the manger. Do not be put off by this as he is friendly guy and just wants to check the service you received was ok. read more

Very friendly, charming staff, and reasonable prices. Really good food, too! Beautiful atmosphere but usually quite empty I can't possibly think why this would be because it's lovely! read more

The décor here is superb. You feel as though you have been transported to morocco and are in North Africa. The ambience is very good and this place is great for a date or to chill with friends. The food is average though. The mixed grill is decent but most of the other dishes are ok but there is a lot better near by. Thus if your looking for somewhere to enjoy the surrounding sand not bothered about the food then this is a good place to go. read more

You get the feeling that they try their best, but unfortunately miss out on something important midway. Been their twice to try different stuff and unfortunately both times the food turned out to be a bit bland, but thankfully edible both ways. A mediocre place to eat out at best but when all else fails why not try it!! read more

Way over-rated! this place is absolutely tiny! the tables are wobbly and unsteady, and in the dark the waiters kept leaving us used glasses! the food was limited, sweet and awful. the service poor. the prices were sky high for the portions! and very cramped! dont bother! read more

this place is just a transformation when you enter.they've put it all out to impress with the decor. what you first see when you enter are red drapes and a man who takes care of the shisha.the whiff of the shisha hits you instantly. gradually when you go in i was amazed from top to bottom as to how much effort they put into making the atmosphere as moroccan as possible from the lanterns to the furniture.each of the little detail just made us feel like we were in north africa. we literally sat on the floor with cushions all over us. i had the chicken couscous which was presented in a tagine or plant pot in my case!the shisha was absoluetely lovely too as there was a seperate area to smoke.would suggest this especially if you want to celebrate your birthday read more

A lovely restaurant if you're looking for a different night out. The food isn't the best I've ever tasted but it is authentic, different and there's plenty of it if you go for the set menu. There staff were very frindly and the atmosphere is to die for - you are well and truely transported to Morocco for the evening! Only downside was that they whacked a hefty service charge on our bill (well over 10%) which didn't seem to be optional! Having said that we'd definately go back! read more

very average restaurant. good for students and budget diners wanting a fun venue but the food is pretty average...

A labryinth of nooks, Souk is packed full of North African motif, incy wincy little waiters and enough incense to gag a cad. I am asthmatic. I nearly came to an untimely end at Souk. Yet, as sweated and swayed uncomfortably in and out of consciousness in my little private booth (which was gloriously decorated with medieval torture devices and lewd liphographs) I could still hear the sound of what appeared to be a most charming waiter and taste one of the most wonderous vine leave pockets I've have ever had. The pitta was a bit hard, but I was alive. read more

Tasty food extremely warm and friendly staff. The seats are a little to small as I am 6ft4!

I went to this restaurant in September 2011 with my sister and a friend. We order a mixed mezze plate to start, which was very tasty indeed. We also ordered calamari, which they forgot to bring to the table. I had to remind the staff after we had finished our mezze. The calamari arrived cold and quite frankly, soggy and tasteless. The mains arrived in good time, however were quite average in my opinion. Just lumps of meat with no real flavour. Once again part of the main was not brought to us, as they had forgotten again. I didn't remind the staff on this occasion, as I was quite fed up of having to do the waiters job. After finishing our main, we sat for almost an hour without anymore communication with the staff. They did not ask if we required desert, coffee or more wine and I took it upon myself to go to the kitchen area and ask for the bill. We used a taste card, which enables 50% off of the bill. When the bill arrived, they had added the rice to the receipt that we had ordered with our main but never received. They did deduct to this from the price but to our horror, they added approx. 25% service charge to the bill - although we received a 50% discount, they added the service for the full price of the meal without the discount at 12.5%. Considering the service was poor we collectively decided to leave 10% only - In my opinion, this is the UK average and service charge is not obligatory anyway. As we stood up to leave, the waiter came up to me and rudely asked "I want to know why you only left £5 tip, it is not what was stated on the bill". I of course calmly argued my point that the service was not up to standards, as food was forgetten etc. This caused the waiter to get very aggresive and he began to shout at us loudly so that all of the other customers could hear the confrontation. This was embarrassing, as we were extremely be-littled and shown up. I told him that service was not olbigatory and he did not ask us if we required coffee etc....his response was "I asked you whilst you were eating your main if everything was ok". We should not be required to request coffee and desert whilst eating our main! Considering we sat there another hour without any communication, I did not think he was appropriate to argue this point. We told him "it is not the USA and you cannot expect to charge 25%" and he shouted back "I didn't say it was the USA and I want you tell to tell me what was wrong with my service". Basically it resulted in me having to tell him I was not having this conversation and we literally had to push past him to get out of the restaurant. The waiters aggresive, confrontational and rude behaviour completely spoilt my evening and I will definately NOT be visiting again. I have never been so upset and affected by poor customer service and his behaviour was very unnecessary. It is very poor ettiquette to question money left for service, especially if that service was flawed. read more