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Olives and Meze Soho

Restaurant Meal takeaway Mediterranean restaurant Salad shop Halal restaurant Shawarma restaurant

One of the Top rated Shawarma restaurants in London


Address

40 Great Windmill St, London W1D 7LY, United Kingdom

Website

www.olivesandmeze.co.uk

Contact

+44 20 3654 4921

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (401 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Monday: 11:30 am to 10 pm
  • Tuesday: 11:30 am to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 11:30 am to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 11 pm
  • Friday: 11:30 am to 12 pm
  • Saturday: 12 pm to 12 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (14) fresh (12) chicken (11) great (8) service (8) shawarma (8) sweet (8) salads (8) salad (7) delicious (7)
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  • 4/5 Maali Alasousi (‫معالي �. 2 years ago on Google
    Turkish recipe and fresh food. Cozy place and great service. The food is OK for a quick bite.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Swati K. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited this place for lunch today. Had the house special with chicken shawarma as protein and also a falafel wrap. Both of the dishes tasted good. I liked the chicken in the house special plate, it was cooked perfectly. Quality is good overall. One thing which I found bit strange is the difference in prices of take away and eat in. Each dish is around 3 pounds costly if you eat in, which I felt is too much. Other than that, I really liked the vibes of place and the food. Personally, would RECOMMEND the place if you don’t mind the extra pounds for eating in.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Hassan N. 1 year ago on Google
    An impromptu visit to try the shawarma here. Lots of options available and their meal deals are pretty flexible. I had chicken shawarma, with rice, chickpeas and salad along with some sweet potato fries. The shawarma tastes good and I really enjoyed the sweet potato fries. Overall, I nice little spot for a quick bite when you’re in the area.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Salsabila A. 10 months ago on Google
    Wanted to go to another restaurant nearby but the road was blocked because of construction work and ended up coming here because we saw the chicken shawarma from the window. Absolutely surprised and blown away! Got the special where we can choose 1 protein, 3 salads and 1 kind of chips. Everything tasted so fresh and flavorful, even the salads & sweet potato chips! Will definitely come back again for the chicken shawarma 🙌
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Farhan K. 1 year ago on Google
    Olives and Mezze in Soho is a fantastic spot for Mediterranean food in the heart of London. The restaurant is small and cozy, with only a few seats, but the location is perfect, particularly if you're heading to the theatre. The standout feature of the restaurant is undoubtedly the food, which is fresh, vibrant, and not too heavy. You can order from a number of different section - I had the grilled chicken although the shwarma also looked excellent. The triple cooked sweet potato was brilliant - definitely coming back again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hamani H. 3 months ago on Google New
    Extremely fresh Halal food and super tasty. I’m surprised to find such a place. The stuff were more than friendly and the prices are good for the portions. Would definitely come here again
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nayab K. 4 months ago on Google
    I was visiting an office in the area and needed to eat. This definitely hit the spot. Friendly people here. Food served quickly. Took it back to the office. Great portion size as I still feel full 2 hours later. The salad ingredients are all fresh. Seasoning was great. The beef I had was very good. I really enjoyed my meal and at a fair price in Soho. Go to some other places and you get half the portion for twice the price. Definitely coming here when I am next in the area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrea Massimo De A. 5 months ago on Google
    Surprisingly great food from this little place doing mostly take away. You would expect the food to be greasy and heavy, but it was the exact opposite. Ingredients were of good quality and their taste was not covered by excessive spicing.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Suleman A. 5 months ago on Google
    Exceptional service by Juel Mia & Anas! Loved the hospitality and serving size. Unfortunately did the take a picture before eating
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gamze C. 6 months ago on Google
    Today, we came out of the Les Misérables musical and were quite hungry. When we searched on Google for the nearest and tastiest halal meat and shawarma options, Olives and Meze came up in the recommendations. As Turks, we already love Mediterranean cuisine, so we decided to give it a try. Firstly, Ahmet might be the most helpful waiter ever; we followed his suggestions, and he prepared an amazing dish with beef. It consisted of protein, carbohydrates, and vegetables, making it one of the most delicious and satisfying portions I've had in London. If you ever come here, be sure to try this dish; you won't regret it. The place has only a few tables, so finding seating might be a bit of a challenge, but they do offer a take-away option. In short, the meats and salads are incredibly tasty, fresh, and reasonably priced. The best Halal food option in downtown👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 shay m. 6 months ago on Google
    The food arrived within few minutes! We had 3 platters and they were amazing honestly! The chicken and the beef were so tender and well seasoned. The couscous surprisingly tasted nice . The rainbow salad was my favourite though. The halloumi was very soft and melts in the mouth. The humus tasted fresh. I don’t usually go for sweet potato fries, but this one was different. Service was great. The staff were nice, great spot.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ewa Z. 2 years ago on Google
    It's one of the places I must visit again:-) The restaurant is tiny but has fantastic central location near Lyric Theatre. The special meal of one protein, three salads and chips was more than enough for me and I came really hungry. Very yummy food and friendly service. I liked it very much.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Milad H. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food, clean space, friendly service but less attention to details. Asked for a wrap and got a platter. Chicken was fresh and perfectly cooked
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 cerise v. 1 year ago on Google
    Found this place after a night out at the theatre. Was so hungry didn't even register where I was going. Best surprise ever!! I had the special where you choose a meat, a side, and 3 salad options all for a grand total of £10.50 (dine in price) such fresh, good quality ingredients prepared with love. My taste buds were blown away!! And it was such a bargain!! I choose the chicken and that was so tasty. Even the triple cooked sweet potatoes were dreamy. I left full and satisfied that I had such a balanced meal at 10.30pm. If I am in soho again I will definitely be back!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joshua R. 2 years ago on Google
    I don’t have often write reviews, but the customer service is second to none. We were greeted by an Alicia who ensured we had everything we needed and even went above and beyond by providing a charger. The food was delicious and I could not have asked for better food or service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mary-Alexandra H. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food, good service and quick provided. Atmosphere and surroundings very good. Checked (because they were very busy; lunch time) how service was if customer was indecisive - patient, explained and provided choice. Couldn't eat all my food, take away container provided. Overall a good experience especially if you want healthy salads, grilled lean meats and good vibes during a short lunch hour - would recommend 👌

  • 5/5 Mariana Paladini T. 1 year ago on Google
    The best Mediterranean food I've had in a few years!! Cooked to perfection with incredible textures and flavors!! The best (for me)? Almost everything is gluten free! I'm beyond satisfied!! I'll be coming back for sure!

  • 5/5 Shayful I. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was fantastic, large portions and very filling. Great halal option for those visiting the area.

  • 5/5 Hubert Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Without a doubt the best value for money I have ever seen in London. The takeaway House Special was delicious! Such fresh food at great customer experience

  • 5/5 K. W. 5 months ago on Google
    Extremely fresh, vibrant food - a complete gem! The men making us delicious shwarma were also very friendly and sweet - even giving us complimentary baklava 🥺 thank you. Would highly recommend! Thank you so much.

  • 5/5 Maddie C. 8 months ago on Google
    Amazing fresh food in central London, with a banging price tag! Big portions, freshly cooked in front of us, perfect for lunch before a show or a break from a busy day out.

  • 5/5 Ricardo 1 year ago on Google
    This is one of the best places to eat around Westminster/Picadilly. I recommend the chicken with salads. The staff is kind and helpful. Allow some extra time for it because the place is small and there is the possibility that you gonna wait a bit. Vegans love this place too, but they are not aggressive or anything, they are just there, happy enjoying some plant proteins peacefully! I cannot help myself to say that this is not a kebab this is an experience! Actually no, this is indeed a kebab but a really really good one! And the salads... The salads are great! Thank you guys!

  • 5/5 William B. 5 months ago on Google
    I am so happy I stumbled upon this little place. Unforgettable, delicious meal. I can’t recommend more.

  • 5/5 Diana A. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious and healthy food in the heart of London 🤍 I have traveled to Turkey, and the food in this restaurant reminds me of the wonderful flavours of the Mediterranean cuisine in Turkey. Will be back soon!

  • 3/5 Mahdi A. 2 years ago on Google
    This small restaurant is hidden in an alleyway with reasonably large menue. The food is halal which was an added bonus for me. I wish they improve on the meat quality. Great staff.

  • 5/5 Richard M. 4 months ago on Google
    Had the house special with chicken shawarma, salad and sweet potato fries. All delicious. Service was a bit rushed but it was lunchtime, and busy presumably because it is so good. Staff were friendly and calm despite being very busy, which isn't always easy. Very tasty food and a great takeaway lunch option.

  • 5/5 YILDIRAY �. 2 years ago on Google
    Everything is delicious,you must try any of them.The staff is friendly.Prices are normal.

  • 5/5 Jiajia W. 2 years ago on Google
    Great location! Delicious salad with generous portions. Had the salad with chicken, all elements are tasty. I liked the chickpeas especially. Really good value for money. Perfect for a quick healthy lunch.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup

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