Villa Mamas Restaurant

Villa Mamas in Chelsea is the London outpost of chef Roaya Saleh's beloved Bahraini restaurant, which first opened in Manama in 2012. The whole ethos of the restaurant is rooted in the cuisine of her childhood and family kitchen, where food combines traditional Gulf recipes with Persian, Mediterranean and Indian influences. The menu is chock-full of aromatic dishes like smoky babaganoush, silky hummus, slow-cooked meats, spiced rice dishes, and warm khubz fresh from the oven. The space is elegant and tasteful, featuring Middle Eastern decor and a bar that serves a range of exquisite cocktails, soft drinks, and wine.