Souk Medina

I booked this restaurant for my twenty-fifth birthday celebrations and chose it on the merits that it was recommended for big groups, had a fun and intesresting theme and moroccan is my favourite cuisine.

I arrived slightly late, due to unforseen transport problems, to find my guests awaiting me who had been shown to the table; unfortunately it was in the middle of the belly dancers set which lasted half an hour and was accompanied by incredibly loud music which meant greeting my friends and having any kind of conversation was virtually impossible.

Service was good and the food of a pretty high standard - also plenty of it. The one bone of contention which would discourage me from recommending this restaurant is that, despite the fact we wanted to take advantage of the unlimited food offer (set menu - eat as much as you like), we were told that teh table was booked and so were rushed through the courses and served hastily by staff who encouraged us out as soon as possible. This was a shame as it spoiled the mood somewhat and was commented on by all guests.

It was also incredibly hot (we were seated upstairs) to the point of being uncomfotable.

I would visit this restaurant again on a quieter lunch or mid-week dinner basis but certainly wouldn't recommend it on a Friday or Saturday night, especially if you want to celebrate any occasion and would like to make an evening special.
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Jen
Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 7
Thursday, April 16, 2009

My Husband and i went to Souk Medina on Easter Sunday we were both very dissapointed, we were seated downstairs which was fine. The Starters arrived within about 1 minute of ordering which to me dosent come across as being fresh food the humus was watery the falafel were like cannon balls. five minutes later we were served the main meal which was ok but everything was far to rushed and not worth the money we wont be going back
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S Kennedy
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Food 2 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 2
Monday, April 13, 2009

went to souk medina last week,not disapointed at all.

Exellent food , we were a grop of 20 and we all agreed that souk has the best atmosphere in the west end.

we will go back again soon.
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S fenel
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Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 8
Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Exceptional quality food, great music, great place & great value

Go to souk medina. You wont be dissapointed !!
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Lloyd
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Food 10 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Friday, March 13, 2009

Me and my girlfriend went there for Valentines day and the food was great along with the atmosphere but the service was absolutley terrible. Before ordering the food we asked for some drinks and the waitress said she would be right back and 10 minutes later we had to ask again, the food came pretty quick but took a while to clear it away for the next course. With the dessert we ordered a frozen mint tea and an arabic coffee which we had to ask for 3 time before getting up and going to find out where it was 35 mins later only to be told the coffee machine wasnt working (well thanks for telling us and seeing if we wanted something else) and about 10 mins after that the other drink came.

I was going to hire a room there for 30 people for my birthday but after that service for only 2 people you have got to be kidding.
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Loren Shefer
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Food 9 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Tuesday, February 17, 2009

i was sooo happy with the morroccan experience with my fiance :-) me and my man are both british bengali muslim ppl who crave for authencity of food - last nite we celebrated our first valentines together at the restuarant and was sooo happy with the service... we were seated in a beautful room called boudwin by my partner and then we had the best food of humous, lamb and date, chciken fish spinach couscous, baklava, mint tea - basically valentines menu for only less than £20.00 each - i was sooo impressed and my man also said that he thought the restaurant was really excellant - trust me guys... do go there lol :-) im gonna go again one day with my partner to relive the moments
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RuNaz
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Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Saturday, February 14, 2009

we celebrated our wedding anniversary with few family members, not disapointed at all, very friendly staff, nice food, amazing atmosphere,for a packed restaurant

you still get a good service together with generous food portions. highly recomended
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tina and mick
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Beware...Don't go to Souk! I went to the Covent Garden restaurant yesterday afternoon with a group of friends and it was a really poor experience. When we arrived our initial impression was good because of the great decor and good music, but our enthusiasm quickly evaporated when were treated badly by a very rude waiter. Despite the restaurant being next to empty, he insisted that we sit at a table in a dark corner, up some stairs by a fire escape. When we explained that we would rather sit downstairs where it was cooler, and not dark, he simply said "that is the table I'm going to give you"! When the food arrived (before our drinks!) the portions were shockingly small and lukewarm! The menu is supposedly Moroccan, but please dont judge Moroccan food by these standards!!

Souk Sucks!
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Hannah Habibi
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Food 1 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 0
Sunday, October 12, 2008

Food was below average and expensive although the belly dancers were good fun. Waitresses were rude and wanted to be elsewhere; full of hens do's.
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still hungry
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Food 1 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 1
Wednesday, September 10, 2008

We organised a party for our friend's Hen's night last week end.

We had the group menu with a complimentary cocktail and the belly dancer.

The show was fantastic and the food delicious. It was a great evening.

Highly recommended.
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Claire - View all reviews by this user
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, March 27, 2008