Inamo
Soho, London
Restaurant in London, United Kingdom
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Inamo is a practical Soho choice for a casual central London meal, especially when ease and group energy matter more than a serious drinks program. It is not the strongest pick for a bar-led night or a quiet special occasion, so compare it with nearby options before committing.
About Inamo
Inamo is a London venue with evening hours from Monday to Wednesday, longer service windows from Thursday to Saturday, a shorter Sunday schedule. Practical planning details include checking the day before you go, noting the smart casual dress code, confirming any more specific claims about food, drinks, pricing, or format directly with the venue.
The useful way to think about it is simple: this is a London booking to plan around timing and dress code rather than around claims about awards, signature dishes, or a specialist drinks program. If those details matter to your decision, confirm them with Inamo before booking.
Book with practical details in mind
Inamo's hours are Monday to Wednesday from 4–11 PM, Thursday and Friday from 12–11:15 PM, Saturday from 11 AM–11:15 PM, Sunday from 12–7:30 PM. Those times make the day of the week important when planning, especially if you are deciding between an early visit, an evening meal, or a weekend booking.
Inamo does not specify a particular cuisine, bar focus, tasting format, price point, chef, award history, or house specialty. Treat those as open questions rather than assumptions. The recommendation is to use the hours and smart casual dress code as your starting point, then confirm any menu or service details directly.
Who should choose it, who should trade across
Choose Inamo if the London location, opening hours, smart casual dress code fit your plans. Cross-shop other London dining options if you need firmer information on price, menu style, dietary support, delivery, take-out, awards, or a drinks-led experience before committing.
Quick reference: Inamo is a London venue with smart casual dress and hours across the week. For anything more specific, confirm directly with the venue before you book.
Planning details
- Location
- 134-136 Wardour St, London W1F 8ZS, United Kingdom
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- inamo-restaurant.com
- Phone
- +442078517051
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Inamo is defined more by its format than by a single culinary style. On Wardour Street the restaurant stands out for an interactive projection system that maps menus, ambient visuals and ordering controls directly onto the table surface. That technical ambition shapes the atmosphere: the room feels forward-thinking and inherently social, as diners interact with the tabletop to browse, order and summon staff. Inamo's persistence with this projection-based interface marks it as an unusual fixture in Soho’s fast-moving dining scene, drawing people who are curious about an experience where front-of-house technology is the primary attraction.
Best For
This is a choice venue for groups and celebratory gatherings as much as it is for casual meetups. Because the table itself becomes the interface—letting guests browse menus and place orders collaboratively—the format encourages shared discovery and playful interaction. The experience is a clear departure from tasting-menu rooms or strictly ingredient-driven destinations; visitors make a booking decision partly about the novelty of the format as well as the food. Expect a sociable, experience-focused evening rather than a quiet, formal meal.
Ordering Tips
Ordering is handled entirely through Inamo’s overhead projection system: the tabletop displays the menu, lets diners place orders and even summons staff through the projected interface. The mechanism is central to the visit, so approaching the meal as an interactive experience pays off—embrace the projected menus and visuals rather than expecting traditional paper menus. The description notes that the format itself influences booking decisions, so if the idea of table-driven ordering appeals to you, go ready to engage with the technology rather than relying on conventional service cues.
Venue details
Ambiance
Stylish modern interior with interactive projections on tables creating a fun, high-tech atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
Dragon Roll
Planning details
Location
134-136 Wardour St, London W1F 8ZS, United Kingdom · Directions
Also consider
If you cannot book here
Try Busaba Soho for another Soho option that feels easier to choose on food alone. For a more defined cuisine and price signal, Tamarind Kitchen is the cleaner cross-shop.
Restaurant context
How Inamo compares in Soho and nearby London
Against Busaba Soho, Inamo is the more flexible pick for a casual group that wants a lively central stop, while Busaba Soho is the safer choice if the brief is a more familiar, food-led Soho meal. For diners judging value before ambience, Busaba Soho is likely the easier comparison point because the decision feels less dependent on the room carrying the night.
Tamarind Kitchen has the clearest positioning in this set: Indian, ££, and better suited to diners who want a more defined cuisine choice before booking. Dum and Mediterranean Cafe are better cross-shops when the priority is a simpler food decision rather than a Soho room with built-in energy.
West End House sits outside the central Soho comparison, so choose it only if location is less important than changing the pace. For an easy London booking, Inamo has the convenience edge; for a meal where cuisine identity and price confidence matter more, Tamarind Kitchen or Busaba Soho make the cleaner decision.
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Compare Inamo
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inamo | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Dum | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Busaba Soho | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
| West End House | Belmopan | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Mediterranean Cafe | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Tamarind Kitchen | London | Indian | ££ | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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How Inamo London compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Inamo?
Bar seating is not specified. Contact Inamo directly if bar seating or a specific seating arrangement is important to your visit.
What is Inamo known for?
Key details for Inamo include its London location, opening hours, smart casual dress code. Details on cuisine, signature dishes, awards, prices, or drinks are not provided.
