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Penelope’s

4.5 (288)
£26 to £40
Middle Eastern
34 Russell St, London, Greater London WC2B 5HA

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Fancy
Penelope's, part of the AMANO Group, is redefining London’s dining and nightlife scene. In 2024, Penelope’s won Best Luxury Restaurant at the British Food Awards, a testament to its culinary excellence. Executive Chef Fez Ozalgan curates a menu that merges Middle Eastern and Spanish flavors, using the finest ingredients. The restaurant’s ambiance is equally compelling, with mirrored ceilings, plush seating, and dramatic lighting. The experience is further enhanced by the open kitchen, offering diners a front-row view of the culinary artistry.

Named after founder Ariel Schiff’s daughter, the restaurant is a heartfelt tribute to the vibrant cultures of Spain and Tel Aviv. Schiff describes Penelope’s as "truly a matter of the heart," a place where the exuberance of Berlin meets the sophistication of London. On weekends, Penelope’s transforms into a lively party scene, featuring London DJs and the legendary Isramani dinner party, imported from Berlin.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Middle Eastern, Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am Pre Theatre Dining Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Fez Ozalgan
  • Catering
    We have a number of set menus to suit your budget & requirements.
  • Private party facilities
    Penelope’s elegant private dining room blends modern opulence with natural light, offering an intimate space for up to 18 guests. Perfect for celebrations or corporate dinners, it sets the stage for a vibrant Middle Eastern and Spanish-inspired culinary experience.
  • Private party contact
    Lorena Gonçalves: 07442 631181
  • Neighborhood
    Covent Garden
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Covent Garden Tube - Piccadilly Line - 0.3milesHolborn Tube - Central Line - 0.3miles
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Shawarma Tuesdays

    £29.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Shawarma Tuesday's Menu Start your week with a sizzle! Enjoy chicken, lamb & beef for £29 Served with Laffa Bread, Ancient Grain Mujadara, Israeli Tomato Salad, Sumac Onions and Amba Yoghurt. £29 per person Shawarma’s: Amba marinated chicken Coffee and Cardamom Beef Red Pepper Lamb Adena Payment is due at the restaurant Prices are inclusive of VAT A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill
    Shawarma Tuesdays Photo
  • Isramani Party EAT-DRINK-DANCE

    £90.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    One of the special events at Penelope´s is the weekly ISRAMANI, where friends and family get together, laugh, drink and dance. This incredible legendary event is the perfect dinner party, with a table filled with the most authentic cuisine from Spain and Israel. Good food to share, an atmosphere out of the ordinary where our chefs and staff turn the restaurant into a dancefloor, showing everyone how they party in Tel Aviv. Stunning Decoration & Israeli tunes by DJ Moshico. A discretionary service charge of 12.5% will be added to your bill.
    Isramani Party  EAT-DRINK-DANCE Photo
  • Pre-Theatre Menu

    £28.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Pre-Theatre Menu available Tuesday - Friday from 5pm till 7pm and Saturday till 6:30pm. Two courses - £28.00 Three courses - £32.00 Available for parties up to 8 guests Pre-Theatre Menu bookings have a 1.30 hour seating time A DISCRETIONARY SERVICE CHARGE OF 12.5% WILL BE ADDED TO YOUR BILL
    Pre-Theatre Menu Photo

Private dining

What 288 people are saying

Penelope’s reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • London

    Middle Eastern

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Penelope's in the Amano Hotel offers a "fantastic dining experience" with "exceptional food" and "attentive service." The ambiance is lively, supported by a "fantastic live DJ." Highlights include the "delicious pre-theatre menu" and standout dishes like the steak and Baklava cheesecake. Staff, including Jade and Raju, are "amazing" and contribute to a memorable visit.
288 Reviews
  1. Jorge

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I recently dined at Penelope in the Amano Hotel in London, and I must say it was a fantastic experience. The food was exceptional. The service was equally impressive, with attentive staff ensuring we had everything we needed. A special thank you to Evan and Marius for making our visit truly memorable. I highly recommend Penelope for anyone seeking a wonderful dining experience in London!
    Penelope’sResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Jorge, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We are very happy to hear you had such a fantastic experience at Penelope's. Evan and Marios will be delighted to know they helped make your visit memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation, see you soon! Best, Penelope's Team

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  2. carol

    Key West10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server James was terrific! The food was delicious but our appetizers could have been warmer. The pre theatre menu is a bargain.
    Penelope’sResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Carol, Thank you for your feedback! We are happy to hear you enjoyed the food and that James made a great impression. We’ve noted your comments about the appetisers and will pass it on to the kitchen team. We hope to see you again soon! Best, Penelope's Team

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  3. MichelleC

    London3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    It was quite loud and rally hard to get service in the beginning.
    Penelope’sResponded 3 days ago
    Dear MichelleC, Thank you for your honest feedback. We're sorry to hear about your experience and we will share this with the team to help us improve both service and ambiance moving forward. We hope to welcome you back soon for a better experience. Best, Penelope's Team

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  4. Carlos

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    The place has so much potential, but it was missing so many marks in terms of good quality, the food was good but wasn't worth the price it has, mostly the Mushroom Arroz, being a main course and not having almost any flavour. The service was easily the best thing of the place, but at first we were asked to seat in the worst table of the whole restaurant, as the place was almost completely empty, but the blond waitress that served us kindly changed us to another one. The music wasn't the vibe we were expecting, it has some random songs put together that does not match with the ambience of the place. Also, the lighting of the restaurant was brighter than it should've been, as it looked like it was with emergency lights. In conclusion, it was a good place to have dinner at, but the food wasn't as good and the vibe didn't match our expectations.
    Penelope’sResponded on May 6, 2025
    Dear Carlos, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your recent visit didn’t fully meet your expectations. Your comments regarding the food, lighting, and overall ambiance are appreciated and will be taken into careful consideration as we continue to improve the experience. We are glad to hear our team provided attentive service, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a more enjoyable evening. Best, Penelope's Team

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  5. Tomasz

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, drinks and the atmosphere was just great👌🏽
    Penelope’sResponded on May 6, 2025
    Dear Tomasz, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your visit to Penelope's. We hope to welcome you back soon! Best, Penelope's Team

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  6. Chris

    Birmingham1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    First class and individually prepared food and very attentive service. The only thing i didn’t like was the loud background music - for me it didn’t add to the ambiance.
    Penelope’sResponded on May 6, 2025
    Dear Chris, Thank you for your kind words. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the food and service. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the music volume and will take it into consideration to ensure a more comfortable ambiance for all our guests. We hope to welcome you back soon! Best, Penelope's Team

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  7. Richard

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance, cool music fantastic food at good prices
    Penelope’sResponded on April 17, 2025
    Dear Richard, Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we did. It is great to hear you had a good time during your recent visit! We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Penelope's Restaurant

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  8. Enryck

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great experience in such a short notice a place to definitely come as a group
    Penelope’sResponded on April 11, 2025
    Dear Enryck, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. It is great to hear you had a great time at Penelope's! We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Penelope's Team

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  9. Jennifer VIP

    London26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The steak was absolutely sensational. Great cocktails and lovely staff.

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  10. Alice

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks were all very lovely. Raju was great!
    Penelope’sResponded on March 28, 2025
    Dear Alice, Thank you for your review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your recent visit to Penelope's. We'll be sure to pass your compliments on to Raju—he'll be very happy! We look forward to welcoming you again soon. Best, Penelope's Team

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Penelope’s is rated 4.5 stars by 288 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Penelope’s

34 Russell St, London, Greater London WC2B 5HA

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Covent Garden
  • Hours of operation
    Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am Pre Theatre Dining Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Middle Eastern, Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Covent Garden Tube - Piccadilly Line - 0.3milesHolborn Tube - Central Line - 0.3miles
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Fez Ozalgan
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We have a number of set menus to suit your budget & requirements.
  • Private party facilities
    Penelope’s elegant private dining room blends modern opulence with natural light, offering an intimate space for up to 18 guests. Perfect for celebrations or corporate dinners, it sets the stage for a vibrant Middle Eastern and Spanish-inspired culinary experience.
  • Private party contact
    Lorena Gonçalves: 07442 631181
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