East London
Brighton's Silo, the world's first zero-waste restaurant, has moved to Hackney Wick. Here, trailblazing chef Doug McMaster fashions lesser-loved…
Must-see restaurants in East London
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Moored along the River Lee in Hackney Wick is the De Hoop, a 100-tonne barge that sailed from Holland to offer seasonal fare and delicious drinks with…
East London
Vegans, hail seitan – devilishly good meat-free alternatives are cleverly composed into belt-busting fried Chick'n at this Hackney hole-in-the-wall. Pick…
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A mouth-watering barbecue smell greets you as you enter under the railway arches into this very cool Berber-style grill house. Lamb shawarma (kebab) is…
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TV chef Cyrus Todiwala has taken an old magistrates' court just a 10-minute walk from Tower Hill, decorated it in carnival colours and filled it with…
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Thames views through floor-to-ceiling windows distract admirably from a slightly dated ambience, as do the wonderful dishes that progress from the kitchen…
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This unmarked warehouse conversion ticks all the boxes of a contemporary upmarket London bistro (the name made more sense when there was a club-like…
East London
There's a French feel to this relaxed corner bistro, yet the menu wanders into Italian and Spanish territory as well. Dishes are seasonally driven and…
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Tucked away on the 1st floor of the Town Hall Hotel, this relaxed industrial-chic restaurant serves expertly crafted dishes with complex yet delicate…
East London
This upmarket pub conversion belts out delicious Modern British cuisine in very pleasant surroundings. On Mondays there's a £11 main-plus-drink supper…
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This friendly, family-run kebab shop has been serving up superlatively good doners for more than three decades and shows no signs of slowing down. As well…
East London
The darlings of Hackney commune at this multi-use market, which sees creatives tapping away on laptops by day and hip young things sipping craft cocktails…
East London
Mangal is the quintessential Turkish ocakbasi (open-hooded charcoal grill, the mother of all barbecues): brightly lit, smoky and serving superb mezze,…
East London
Set at the end of a residential street that somehow survived the Blitz, this early 18th-century riverside pub has been seriously dolled up, but still…
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Opened in 1900, this diminutive Anglo-Italian caff captures the distilled essence of the old East End. Portions are generous and although the food's…
East London
It's a simple scenario but a goodie: fried free-range chicken and sours served in a hip little place with crazy tiling, patterned lino and a big red neon…
East London
Set in the basement of a lovely Georgian building, this pretty cafe serves simple but delicious vegan and vegetarian fare to relaxed locals. Sadly the…
East London
Occupying a squat glass box right in the centre of the Canary Wharf business district, Plateau's Eero Saarinen tulip chairs fill up with tower-block…
East London
L'Atelier sports the kitsch/vintage decor that is standard in N16 – mismatched furniture, retro posters, fresh flowers at every table – with French music…
East London
Occupying four small units facing Regent's Canal towpath, this simple cafe is a super place to sit in the sun and watch the ducks and narrow boats glide…
East London
Small and sparsely furnished, this deservedly popular cafe has assumed the name of the butcher that once stood here. The coffee is superb – it roasts its…
East London
A charming slice of the Caucasus in East London, this cosy eatery is a good introduction to the cuisine of Georgia. During the day it serves cooked…
East London
This buzzing (OK, crowded) Punjabi restaurant is in another league to its Brick Lane equivalents. Seekh kebabs (tandoor-cooked mince skewers), masala fish…
East London
What began life as a street-food cart has developed into a fully fledged restaurant, and happily the flavours have been unaffected by the presence of a…
East London
Curing fish since 1905, riverside Formans boasts prime views over the River Lea and the Olympic Stadium. The menu includes a delectable choice of smoked…
East London
Regulars return to this stylish, family-run restaurant for the friendly service and authentic tapas – the barbecued pork shoulder is a sure-fire winner…
East London
This neighbourhood restaurant differentiates itself from the great mass of East London Vietnamese joints by incorporating hand-pulled noodle and lamb…
East London
A simple, one-room affair that celebrates lardo – the cured back fat of rare-breed pigs scented with aromatic herbs. You'll find it on excellent pizzas…
