Kima
Marylebone, London
Restaurant in London, United Kingdom
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Kima is a practical Marylebone pick when location and easy booking matter more than awards or a documented chef-led format. It suits solo diners, couples, low-friction central London meals; cross-shop Fishworks - Marylebone, Fischer's, OPSO, Lita, Orrery if you need a clearer cuisine brief or a more defined spend level.
About Kima
Kima is a London venue with opening hours across Tuesday to Sunday and a smart casual dress code. Details like cuisine, chef, price point, seat count, menu format, awards, booking difficulty, or private-room setup are not available.
London planning notes
Kima is closed on Monday. Dinner is listed Tuesday to Saturday from 5–11:30 PM, with Sunday dinner from 5–10 PM. Lunch is listed Thursday to Sunday from 12–3:30 PM. The dress code is smart casual.
Given the available details, choose Kima when its London setting, stated hours, smart casual dress code fit your plan. If you need information about cuisine, price, chef, awards, or a specific menu format before committing, check directly with the venue before booking. For a broader sweep of London options, use our full London restaurants guide, then cross-check against hotels, bars, experiences via our full London hotels guide, our full London bars guide, our full London experiences guide.
Who should choose it, who should cross-shop
Kima is easiest to assess on schedule and dress code: it offers lunch from Thursday to Sunday, dinner from Tuesday to Sunday, asks for smart casual dress. Beyond that, the venue's cuisine, price, service style, or group capacity are not specified, so guests with a specific brief should confirm those points before committing.
For comparison within London, you can also look at Fishworks - Marylebone, Fischer's, OPSO, Orrery, or Lita. Use those names as a shortlist for further checking rather than as a claim that Kima shares a particular cuisine, price point, or format with them.
Quick reference: choose Kima if its London setting, smart casual dress code, Tuesday-to-Sunday schedule fit your plans; cross-shop if you need information on cuisine, price, chef, menu, or room setup before booking.
Planning details
- Location
- 57 Paddington St, London W1U 4HZ, United Kingdom
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- kimarestaurant.com
- Phone
- +447745205136
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Kima sits within Marylebone’s quieter register, trading West End theatrics for a more considered, domestic rhythm. The approach along Paddington Street—terraced Georgian brickwork and a neighbourhood pharmacy—sets the tone: unhurried, residential and low-key. Inside, the room leans into warm materiality or studied minimalism, favouring pale wood, linen and natural light over spectacle. The overall effect is intimate and relaxed rather than buzzy: a place where owners and locals cultivate steady loyalty, and where arriving without the usual pre‑theatre noise feels like part of the appeal.
Best For
Kima is well suited to low-key special evenings that prize intimacy over fanfare. The restaurant’s quieter Marylebone setting and smaller‑scale, owner‑operated character make it a natural fit for date nights and special-occasion meals where conversation matters. It also accommodates small groups who appreciate a calmer room rather than a high‑energy dining scene. Guests seeking a polished, quietly elegant night out — rather than West End spectacle — will find its tone and neighbourhood context align with that intention.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the signature plates when you dine: the charred bream fillets with giouvetsi and the T‑Bone steak are standout offerings and speak to the kitchen’s strengths. A classic Greek salad is a natural foil for richer mains and helps balance flavours across the table. Choose between fish or steak as the evening’s focus and supplement with the salad to keep the meal bright; these named dishes are useful anchors when deciding what to order.
Venue details
Ambiance
Inviting atmosphere with modern presentation, exceptional service, and a counter for selecting fresh seafood on ice.
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Vibe
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Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- charred bream fillets with giouvetsi
- T-Bone Steak
- Greek Salad
Planning details
Location
57 Paddington St, London W1U 4HZ, United Kingdom · Directions
Restaurant context
How Kima compares in Marylebone
Kima is the low-friction choice in this set: booking difficulty is easy, the Marylebone address works well for diners who want central London without committing to a higher-spend destination meal. Fischer's is the clearer pick when you specifically want Viennese food at £££, while Lita is the splurge comparison, with Mediterranean and Iberian cooking at ££££.
For a neighbourhood seafood-leaning alternative, Fishworks - Marylebone is easier to understand before booking because the proposition is more explicit. OPSO and Orrery are worth checking when the occasion calls for a more defined room or a different Marylebone mood.
The practical verdict: choose Kima when availability and location lead the decision. Choose Fischer's for a known cuisine lane, Lita for a bigger spend, Fishworks - Marylebone when the group wants a clearer seafood brief before committing.
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Compare Kima
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kima | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Fishworks - Marylebone | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Fischer’s | London | Viennese | £££ | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #6032023 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended |
| OPSO | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Lita | London | Mediterranean Cuisine, Spanish (Iberian) | ££££ | 2026 OAD Top New Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #20Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Recommended2026 OAD Newly Added European Restaurants2025 National Restaurant Awards Top 100 · #892025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star2023 Esquire Best New Restaurants · #30 |
| Orrery | London | ; | ; | 2026 AA 3-Rosette Restaurants |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kima good for solo dining?
A seating layout or solo-dining setup is not specified. Kima may still suit solo visitors whose plans fit the listed London hours, but confirm directly if counter seating, bar seating, or a particular table type matters.
Can Kima accommodate groups?
A seat count, private-room information, or group policy is not provided. If you are planning for a group, contact Kima directly before booking.
What should I order at Kima?
Is Kima good for a special occasion?
Kima has a smart casual dress code and evening hours from Tuesday to Sunday, but awards, price, service style, or room features are not specified. It may work for a London occasion if the schedule suits you, but confirm the current experience directly if you need something specific.
What are alternatives to Kima in London?
Is lunch or dinner better at Kima?
That depends on your schedule. Lunch is listed Thursday to Sunday from 12–3:30 PM. Dinner is listed Tuesday to Saturday from 5–11:30 PM and Sunday from 5–10 PM. Kima is closed on Monday.
