Zima: Intimate Eastern European restaurant serving vodka and caviar opens in Notting Hill

An intimate new Eastern European restaurant has opened in London’s Notting Hill.

Zima opened its second eatery last week on Valentine’s Day, following the success of its flagship restaurant in Soho.

The Notting Hill restaurant offers a welcoming environment where guests can experience the warmth of Eastern European hospitality and culture in a refined and intimate setting with just 45 seats.

Located on Blenheim Crescent adjacent to the famous Notting Hill Bookshop, Zima will bring a fresh and modern twist on traditional Eastern European and Russian cuisine.

At its new Notting Hill location, Zima presents signature dishes from the flagship Soho menu, alongside seasonal specials and a fresh take on traditional dishes, reimagining classic recipes through a contemporary lens to appeal to today’s diners.

Diners will recognise Zima’s signature dishes including Royal Siberian Black caviar and salmon roe caviar with blinis, Olivier signature Russian salad with chicken and salmon roe, Pirozhki with beef, chicken or cabbage and eggs baked in-house, and Black Pelmeni with salmon and cod handmade “dumplings” with salmon roe and roasted tomatoes.

For the winter season, seasonal offerings include aubergine caviar served with sourdough bread and for dessert baked apple with walnuts and honey served with cranberry jam.

While the gastronomic concept of the restaurant remains true to its roots, the offering in Notting Hill will be even more exquisite, tailored for London diners. In addition to the core menu, the new restaurant will collaborate with acclaimed Eastern European chefs, each bringing their modern interpretation of traditional dishes and ingredients from the region.

Each season, the restaurant will host exclusive chef’s tables, providing intimate dining experiences where guests can enjoy these innovative takes on classic flavours.

The first collaboration will take place this spring with the talented Michelin-starred chef and one of the true pioneers of modern Russian gastronomy, Evgeny Vikentev, promising an unforgettable culinary journey.

On display throughout the restaurant are Zima’s signature homemade “nastoykas”, or infused vodkas, made with sweet and savoury natural ingredients that produce vibrant colours, from blackcurrant to horseradish.

Lukas Rackauskas, Director of Zima Group says, “We’re proud of the community we’ve built around the original ZIMA Restaurant in Soho and it's with great excitement that we extend our concept, cuisine, and warm hospitality to the Notting Hill neighbourhood.

“Quite unlike anything else on the local landscape, we’re eager to introduce our culture and cuisine to a brand new audience, adding to the rich tapestry of London’s hospitality scene”.

To make a reservation or for more information about ZIMA Notting Hill, click here.