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Villa Mamas

Rare Bahraini restaurant on Elystan Street

25 Elystan St, London SW3 3NT, UK
Today 12:00 PM – 10:00 PMAll hours ↓
Mid-range · £15–35 per head
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A rare Bahraini restaurant in London, run since 2017 by chef Roaya Saleh. Fragrant Khaleeji home cooking -- machboos, harees, slow-cooked lamb -- served in a polished Chelsea room with Gulf, Middle Eastern and Persian influences. Warm, distinctive and genuinely different from the usual Middle Eastern restaurant template.

The lamb machboos is the dish to order — it's the heart of the kitchen.
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What is Villa Mamas?
Villa Mamas is a restaurant in Chelsea, London. Rare Bahraini restaurant on Elystan Street.
Where is Villa Mamas?
Villa Mamas is at 25 Elystan St, London SW3 3NT, UK, in the kings-road area of Chelsea.
When is Villa Mamas open?
Typical hours: Monday 12:00 – 10:00 PM; Tuesday 12:00 – 10:00 PM; Wednesday 12:00 – 10:00 PM (and other days — see the full schedule on the place page).
How expensive is Villa Mamas?
Villa Mamas is mid-range — around £15–35 per head. Prices reflect the curator's most recent visit and may change.
Why is Villa Mamas a hidden gem?
Villa Mamas is a hidden gem because it's quietly excellent without the queues, hype, or PR push. Locals know about it; tourists usually don't.
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