From Mayfair to Marylebone, break your fast with spectacular set menus.
London is all lit up for Ramadan. Piccadilly Circus is adorned with Ramadan Lights, King Charles III has been packing dates for Zakat Al Fitr, and restaurants have unveiled incredible iftars. In the United Kingdom, Ramadan is expected to start around 28 February and end on 29 March. Ramadan is the holiest month in Islam and lasts 29 or 30 days.
It marks the time when the Qur’an was revealed to the Prophet Mohammed, PBUH. Muslims worldwide fast from sunrise to sunset. If you want to embrace the traditions of the Holy Month, check out FACT’s best iftars in London.
Berenjak
With locations in Soho and Borough Market — and openings in Dubai and Sharjah — Berenjak offers an iftar menu filled with Iranian delights, including kebabs and smaller plates. The menu provides a cosy and intimate setting for breaking fast with loved ones during the Holy Month of Ramadan. The iftar menu is available in the evening, and a late-night menu is available from 10pm. At £40 per person, it will be available from 11 March to 9 April in both locations.
GO: Visit https://berenjaklondon.com for more information.
Cinnamon Kitchen
Located in Battersea Power Station, Cinnamon Kitchen offers modern Indian dining in a relaxed, warm setting. The iftar menu starts with Charred Dates and a shot of Mango Lassi, followed by mains ranging from Bengali Spiced Fish Cake to Paneer Butter Masala, ending with Gulab Jamun Rabdi or Saffron and Pistachio Kulfi. The iftar is available from 12pm until late, and is £38 per person (with a minimum of two people).
GO: Visit www.cinnamon-kitchen.com for more information.
Comptoir Libanais
With restaurants across London, Comptoir Libanais invites you to indulge in its enticing iftar feast set menu. Start your meal with refreshing dates and homemade lemonade, followed by a selection of mezze featuring classic Hummus and Fattoush Salad. Choose from a variety of large plates, including various tagines and mixed grills, before ending on a sweet note with Orange Blossom Mouhalabia. The iftar is £29.95 per person, and available from 28 February.
GO: Visit www.comptoirlibanais.com for more information.
COYA
Located in Mayfair, COYA is serving an iftar menu full of Peruvian delights. Start with dates, guacamole and flatbread, followed by a full selection of appetisers ranging from Shiitake Mushroom Tacos to Chilean Wagyu Gyoza. Main courses include Cornfed Baby Chicken, Seabream Fillet, and a Slow Cooked Beef Brisket. Desserts include a Pistachio and Orange Blossom Cake. The iftar is £65 per person, and available from sunset to 7.30pm.
GO: Visit https://coyarestaurant.com for more information.
Dishoom
Found in Shoreditch, this branch of Dishoom offers an Iftar Feast menu during Ramadan. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian menus are available, with a wide range of delectable dishes. Dig into Daal Gosht, Jackfruit Biryani, Laccha Paratha, Okra Fries, and Kulfi to finish. Priced at £35 per person, the menu is available for groups of four or more. The menu is served from sunset between 28 February to 31 March.
GO: Visit www.dishoom.com for more information.
The Great Chase
Located in Islington, The Great Chase promises an indulgent iftar in London. Start your meal with a date and mini fruit platter, before indulging in a creamy Mushroom Soup. Mains include Lamb Croquettes and a Heritage Mini Beef Roast, and desserts include a divine Sticky Toffee Pudding. With its dedicated prayer space, The Great Chase provides a serene and inclusive environment for breaking your fast. The Ramadan iftar is £68 per person.
GO: Visit www.thegreatchase.co.uk for more information.
Honey & Smoke
Located on Great Portland Street, Honey & Smoke serves up an iftar menu with roasted vegetables and a selection of grilled meat as well as fish. Diners can savour a selection of mezze plates that are perfect for sharing, and mains include Aubergine Shawarma, Seared Sea Bass and Joojeh. Desserts range from Feta and Honey Cheesecake to Date and Pine Mamool. At £75 per person, this iftar in London is both satisfying and memorable.
GO: Visit https://honeyandco.co.uk for more information.
InterContinental Park Lane
For a luxurious iftar in London, visit InterContinental London Park Lane. Created by the renowned Chef Ayesha Kalaji, the set menu takes you on a culinary journey through the Middle East. Enjoy flavours ranging from Lamb Ouzi to Wild Garlic Labneh. End your meal on a sweet note with indulgent desserts from Baklava Cheesecake to Rosewater and Saffron Rice Pudding. Located in Mayfair, the venue offers a traditional Middle Eastern iftar in London. The set menu is £70 per person, and available from 28 February to 30 March from 6pm to 10pm.
GO: Visit https://parklane.intercontinental.com for more information.
Meet Bros
The Asian fusion steakhouse, Meet Bros, offers an iftar. When you break your fast, you can enjoy a set menu. Starters include the Lentil Soup, mains include the Fried Lamb Ribs, Braised Beef Ribs or Grilled Chicken, and dessert includes Sweet Rose Rice Pudding. Additionally, the dedicated prayer room on the first floor enhances the spiritual atmosphere, making it an exceptional spot to break your fast and share in the blessings of Ramadan. The set menu is £49.94 per person, and á la carte options are available. The iftar is served 5pm to 11pm daily from 28 February to 30 March.
GO: Visit www.meetbros.co.uk for more information.
Villa Mamas
Found in the heart of Chelsea, Villa Mamas by Roaya Saleh is a unique Bahrain-inspired dining experience. It offers a bespoke three-course iftar menu, full of fan favourites with traditional Middle Eastern flavours. Dishes include Chicken Mathrooba, and desserts include Khaleeji Elba and Muhallabia. The iftar is £65 per person.
GO: Visit https://villamamas.com for more information.
