Welcome to The Counter - Soho
Welcome to The Counter - Soho, a delightful gem nestled in the heart of Carnaby, London. With its cozy yet modern atmosphere, this restaurant has quickly established a reputation for exceptional Turkish cuisine. Diners rave about dishes like the white chocolate baba ganoush and creative small plates perfect for sharing. The attentive staff enhances the experience, ensuring every meal is executed with professionalism and warmth. The expansive cocktail menu, featuring unique flavor combinations, beautifully complements the food. Whether for a romantic date or festive gathering, The Counter - Soho promises a memorable dining experience filled with exquisite flavors and friendly service.
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15 Kingly St, Carnaby, London W1B 5PS, United Kingdom Hotline: +44 7379 352000
Welcome to The Counter - Soho, an exciting new culinary gem nestled in the vibrant heart of Soho at 15 Kingly Street, Carnaby, London. With its inviting decor, friendly staff, and a menu that brings exquisite Turkish flavors to life, this restaurant is quickly becoming a beloved spot among locals and visitors alike.
As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a cozy yet modern ambiance that sets the perfect stage for a delightful dining experience. The warm, welcoming environment invites you to relax and indulge, whether you’re enjoying a date night or a gathering with friends. Reviewers have raved about the beautiful presentation of the dishes and the attentive service, highlighting the professionalism and knowledge of the staff.
One standout dish that has captured the hearts (and taste buds) of diners is the white chocolate baba ganoush, an innovative take on the traditional favorite that promises a flavor explosion. Other crowd-pleasers include cheese saganaki, lamb tartare, and prawns metaxa, which are just a few examples of the creative offerings that showcase a harmonious blend of flavors. Diners have noted the delightfully surprising flavor profile of each dish, with unique combinations that leave a lasting impression.
The cocktail list at The Counter is equally impressive, featuring expertly crafted drinks that elevate the dining experience. The dirty martini has garnered special mentions, particularly for its notable olive, which adds a touch of elegance to every sip. Reviewers can’t help but share their excitement for returning to try more delightful concoctions.
Customers have referred to the restaurant as an “understated gem,” appreciating not just the delicious food but the overall experience—from the welcoming staff to the inviting atmosphere, it feels like a home away from home. Whether you're sharing small plates with friends or celebrating a special occasion, The Counter - Soho is dedicated to providing a memorable experience.
In a city filled with culinary options, The Counter - Soho shines brightly with its remarkable dishes, affordable prices, and a vibrant atmosphere. The positive feedback from diners reflects a genuine enthusiasm for the restaurant. So, if you find yourself in Soho, don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in the culinary artistry and hospitality that The Counter offers. Your taste buds will thank you!
The place is fantastic, nice decor, friendly staff. I heard from them is a new place, and definitely we will return more times and bring friends with us. The food is divine. Very affordable prices, amazing cocktails and one of the first times in London I enjoyed everything that I asked and my partner too. It’s awesome go to a place and everything is nicely done and executed with professionalism and smiles! Highly recommend to everyone!!!!
Great place for a date, very cozy but still quite modern, hip ambience. The food was incredible, especially the white chocolate baba ganoush is a MUST. We also ordered the kibbeh and the hummus, which were also very nice, and the aubergine which was alright. The dirty martini was also great, with a special mention to the olive which is worth another visit just for that.
From service to food, everything was great. The dishes were creative, and everything we ordered was delicious. I’ll definitely be visiting again.
A lovely environment with amazing polite and friendly staff. Alejandro was so lovely and catered for all our needs. The food was beautifully presented and tasted scrumptious. The decor is lovely with a warm vibe. I would definitely come again and recommend to friends and family.
Had such a lovely dinner for my friends bday at the counter on Friday night! The food was fantastic and super flavourful! Standouts from the menu for us were definitely the flat bread, white chocolate babaganoush, cheese saganaki and the cod skewers A few of the dishes we ordered were missed/mistaken but we only realised by the end of the meal and we were so happy with the food it didn’t affect our dinner. Would highly recommend trying out this please for some nice small plates to share amongst friends! We will be back for sure
Adana, saganaki and lamb tartare were my favorite dishes. I found the orzo dish very salty. But overall the food is great and prices are fair. They also have a space downstairs which is good for a private dinner/party.
Decided to visit The Counter based on Google reviews (thanks, fellow reviewers!). This restaurant is in the heart of Soho just off Regent Street. Given its location, the price can't be beaten. We were hoping the quality would be good too. And it was. Let's get into it... We arrived and the front of house apologised as, like a lot of restaurants, they are available to book on more than one booking platform. One of the platforms had had an error so they were overbooked. Still, she managed to put us in a wonderful corner table that was initially reserved for a large party and they had not used it. Thanks to the large party we were sitting next to. Although there were lots of them, they were not loud or rowdy and it was very easy to talk to my dinner companion across our table without raising my voice. Our waitress (a lovely Romanian girl), just like the front of house lady, was wonderful. She absolutely looked after us and was wonderful throughout our meal. The food tasted great and was good value for such a prominent location. We had: humus & medjool dates currant, sesame tahini, paprika oil - the sweetness of the dates complemented the paprika which was a new combination to me. prawns metaxa flamed prawns, tomato, lime zest, chives, garlic, parsley - absolutely gorgeous. saffron & crab orzo tomato, crab, chives, lime zest, samphire - WOW! Really enjoyed this. And look at the price! Totally worth it. Would I return? Yes, it's on the list. The only aspect that would prevent an earlier return is the fact there are so many restaurants I want to try.
Exceptional. Absolutely everything was a stand out. The service was fantastic, attentive, knowledgable and observant wait staff, the atmosphere - with outside seating and heaters and blankets -was spot on, and the drinks list was fantastic, a variety of great wines from a range of regions and a good cocktail list too (and well executed, unusual flavour combinations). But the food. THE FOOD! We were honestly shocked at HOW good the food was. This place is an understated gem, the chef is a genius, marrying flavours up in a seamless experience of elegant Turkish cuisine and the whole eating experience is fantastic. Go and dine here now before the rest of London realises how good this little spot is and they hike their (very reasonable) prices up!!!