
Mediterranean Cafe
Soho, London
Restaurant in London, United Kingdom
The Read
Dress
Casual
Why go
Mediterranean Cafe works as an easy Soho fallback rather than a destination booking. Use it when central location and a casual plan matter more than chef profile, tasting-menu structure, or a defined special-occasion brief.
About Mediterranean Cafe
Mediterranean Cafe is a London venue open daily from 9 AM to 11:45 PM, the dress code is casual. Beyond those basics, specific details about menu, chef, pricing, booking process, room style, service format are limited.
The useful read is practical rather than highly descriptive. Mediterranean Cafe may suit plans where the priority is a casual London stop and broad opening hours, but it is not best framed as a destination built around a particular dish, cuisine, chef, or occasion.
A London option when ease matters more than polish
The trade-off is clear. Mediterranean Cafe has less detail around cuisine, menu structure, chef, pricing, room style than many London restaurants, so it is hard to justify planning an evening around it on those specifics alone. That is not a reason to dismiss it; it just defines the role. It works better as a practical London option than as a special-occasion booking based on confirmed detail.
For readers building a wider London list, compare it with other choices in the full London restaurants guide. Decision-making can also depend on drinks, hotels, or other plans, so the broader London bars guide, London hotels guide, London experiences guide, London wineries guide may be useful alongside a casual meal plan.
Who should choose it, who should trade up
Choose this if the group wants a London venue with casual dress and daily hours from 9 AM to 11:45 PM. Skip it if the point of the meal is a defined cuisine, a known chef, a tasting-menu structure, or a room with a stronger sense of occasion. In that case, a more clearly documented London restaurant will give the booking more purpose.
For broader cross-shopping, diners can also consider London options such as Aulis London, Busaba Soho, Co&Ko;, Dum, or Tamarind Kitchen, depending on the kind of meal they want. Mediterranean Cafe is easiest to place as a simple, lightly documented option rather than a venue with a heavily defined brief.
Planning details
- Location
- 18 Berwick St, London W1F 0PU, United Kingdom
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- medcafesoho.co.uk
- Phone
- +442074370560
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Mediterranean Cafe reads like a neighbourhood classic: unfussy, local, and quietly enduring. It occupies the older edge of Soho where market stalls and independent shopfronts set the tone, and the place favors steady loyal custom over press-driven flash. The dining style is communal and ingredient-forward, with plates designed to be shared rather than staged as a formal multi-course progression. The overall effect is unpretentious and welcoming — a casual Soho spot that feels rooted in daily rhythms rather than dining trends, and one that rewards visitors who appreciate straightforward, flavorful Mediterranean cooking in a modest, time-tested setting.
Best For
This is primarily a midday destination: an excellent choice for lunch and informal daytime meetups when Soho’s rhythm is at its busiest. The cafe’s shared-plate format and counter-driven offerings suit groups who want to graze and trade dishes, coworkers grabbing a quick but satisfying break, or friends assembling a relaxed midday spread. It’s not being positioned as a destination for elaborate evening tasting menus; instead it excels as a neighborhood place where avoiding formality and enjoying efficient, ingredient-led plates makes sense — especially when time is limited and sharing is the point.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the Mediterranean sharing format: begin with bread, olives and a dip, then spread plates across the table so everyone can sample. The menu and daily board steer service here, so check the counter or the daily board for grill offerings and specials — those often shape the best mid-day choices. Signature items like lamb chops and falafel are natural anchors for a shared meal; pair them with vegetable and legume preparations to get the intended variety. Expect to order a selection to share rather than follow a strict starter-to-dessert progression.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and atmospheric with walls papered in West End playbills and theatrical bric-a-brac, offering a welcoming retreat amid Soho's bustle.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- lamb chops
- falafel
Planning details
Location
18 Berwick St, London W1F 0PU, United Kingdom · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Tamarind Kitchen, Indian, ££
- Aulis London, Modern European, ££££
- Busaba Soho, Notable alternative
- Dum, Notable alternative
- Co&Ko, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Mediterranean Cafe compares in Soho
Tamarind Kitchen is the clearer choice if the group wants a defined Indian meal at a known ££ tier. Mediterranean Cafe is easier to treat as a flexible Soho stop, but Tamarind Kitchen gives the booking more shape when cuisine and value need to be clear in advance.
Aulis London sits at the opposite end of the decision: ££££, Modern European, more suitable for diners who want a planned experience rather than a casual central meal. If the occasion matters, trade up to Aulis London; if the plan is loose and location-led, Mediterranean Cafe makes more sense.
Busaba Soho, Dum, and Co&Ko; are better cross-shops when the brief is casual, central, group-friendly. Pick among them based on the cuisine the table wants; choose Mediterranean Cafe when the main requirement is an easy Soho base without building the night around the restaurant.
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Compare Mediterranean Cafe
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean Cafe | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Tamarind Kitchen | London | Indian | ££ | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Aulis London | London | Modern European | ££££ | 2026 Harden's Top 100 UK Restaurants · #552026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #123Star Wine Lists 2026Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #231We're Smart World Top Restaurants 2025The Good Food Guide 20252025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #151 |
| Busaba Soho | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Dum | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Co&Ko | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Mediterranean Cafe?
Treat Mediterranean Cafe as a casual London option with daily 9 AM to 11:45 PM hours. Details such as chef, awards, price range, menu structure, booking process are limited, so it is best planned with flexibility. Busaba Soho, Dum, Tamarind Kitchen, Co&Ko;, or Aulis London may also be useful points of comparison when considering other London options.


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