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Nina
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.8(22)Marylebone - 2
The Ivy Asia, St. Paul's
Price: Moderate•Asian•4.5(7,747)St Paul's - 3
Los Mochis London City
Price: Very Expensive•Pacific Rim•4.3(1,036)Liverpool Street - 4
Cecconi's
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.6(3,048)Mayfair - 5
Tom's Pasta
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(117)Dalston
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STK Steakhouse London - Strand
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.3(4,886)Covent Garden - 2
STK Rooftop Steakhouse & Bar
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.2(837)Stratford - 3
Roast
Price: Expensive•British•4.2(11,978)London Bridge - 4
Blacklock Soho
Price: Moderate•Steak•4.7(6,053)Soho - 5
Gallery
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary British•4.7(8,229)Covent Garden
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Hakkasan Mayfair
Price: Very Expensive•Chinese•4.6(7,871)Mayfair - 2
Sexy Fish London
Price: Moderate•Asian•4.5(3,113)Mayfair - 3
The NoMad London
Price: Expensive•British•4.4(1,805)Covent Garden - 4
Bocconcino Mayfair
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.3(3,110)Mayfair - 5
The Wolseley
Price: Expensive•European•4.6(3,950)St. James's
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B E H I N D
Price: Very Expensive•British•5(88)Welcome to BEHIND. We are an intimate 1 Michelin star fish-focused tasting menu restaurant run by chef Andy Beynon. Situated on the edge of London Fields, Hackney, BEHIND has 18 kitchen-table seats for lunch and dinner sittings, as well as a relaxed wine bar.
BEHIND is Andy Beynon’s first restaurant, opened in October 2020. After just 20 days’ trading it was awarded its first Michelin Star. Andy spent 15 years working in some of the best Michelin star restaurants in the country, including with chefs Claude Bosi, Phil Howard and Michael Wignall.Mexican Seoul
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.9(75)Award winning Mexican-Korean street food. Inspired cheffing.
City Spice - Brick Lane
Price: Moderate•Indian•4.8(967)As seen on BBC TV, ITV and on the Evening Standard:
We pride ourselves on our award-winning Indian food, great customer service, and a truly luxurious atmosphere in the heart of Brick Lane. Our Michelin-inspired menu has a distinctive Bengali twist, and our expert vegan curry menu is second to none.
From classic dishes to signature creations, we’ve won a host of awards for our Indian food including the Best Restaurant in London 2016. Looking for the best curry on Brick Lane? Take a look at our meat and vegan menu at City Spice.
Below we have listed just some of our achievements as a proud stalwart for hearty, family-infused Indian cooking in London
AWARDS:
OpenTable Top 10 Indian Restaurants in London
BCA Chef of the Year 2021 (Meat category)
AFA Best Restaurant in London 2019
BCA Best Vegan Restaurant 2018
BCA Best Indian Restaurant 2017 and 2018
Currylife Best Indian Restaurant 2016
MEDIA FEATURES:
BBC3 and BBC News
ITV News
Evening Standard
Metro
Timeout
The GuardianINIS
Price: Moderate•Irish•4.9(98)Relaxed and friendly local set on the canal towpath on Fish Island, East London. Serving a seasonal menu of British and Irish food, coffee and drinks. Dog friendly. Outdoor seating.
Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and Sunday lunch. Evenings from Summer.
Cafe Spice Namaste
Price: Expensive•Indian•4.9(2,008)Cafe Spice Namaste is back, re-emerging bolder and better than we ever were. Expect many of the Indian culinary classics from the incomparable Cyrus Todiwala, but also some unexpected treats. We are a vibrant neighbourhood restaurant now, perched at the edge of Royal Albert Wharf in the famous Docklands, and we welcome the world to our new home.
We commit to using the best local British produce wherever possible, and always the freshest ingredients. We are proud of our carefully selected, responsible suppliers.
Café Spice Namasté hold the coveted Michelin BIB Gourmand for 21 years, and are pioneers in the UK hospitality industry's campaign for the environment and sustainability."
At Café Spice Namasté, you are always welcome!El Ganso Cafe
Price: Expensive•Spanish•4.7(9)Opened in 2014, El Ganso (The Goose) is a Spanish Restaurant with renowned chef Marcelo Sánchez Cabrera at the helm.
Located on Broadway Market, a chic down-to-earth hang out in Hackney, East London, it is an intimate and relaxed setting offering Modern Spanish Tapas, carefully crafted wine list, ‘Square Mile‘ specialty coffee and a kick-ass breakfast/brunch menu using the most authentic ingredients and cooking style.
Our aim is that once you walk in, you feel like you have travelled to Spain and met with a warm and welcoming environment to enjoy our true Mediterranean flavours.
Why not join us to experience what we have to offer while watching the world go by in the best corner of fabulous Broadway Market.
Can’t wait to see you “Nos vemos pronto amigos”
Love Shack
Price: Moderate•Vegetarian / Vegan•4.7(529)Love Shack is an incredible patch of Vegan paradise situated in the heart of East London between Cambridge Heath & Bethnal Green
Comprising three large and entirely unique railway arches and a beautiful decked garden complete with hammocks and it's very own Love hut, we are a restaurant, cocktail bar and events space with an emphasis on creating the kind of good vibes that will make you feel instantly welcome.
Our menu is comprised predominantly of small sharing plates, (mostly so we can show off how good a plethora of vegan food can be) along side some incredible mains and a host of craft beers and outstanding cocktails
Come for an hour and you'll likely stay all day
We often host comedy nights, gigs, open mic sessions and pretty wild partiesCrispin
Price: Expensive•Modern European•4.7(404)Crispin is an all day restaurant & wine bar in Spitalfields serving seasonal sharing plates, low intervention wines & cocktails.
Our chefs are led by the talented Lewis de Haas (ex Petersham Nurseries & The Shed). They deliver a European inspired menu, using locally & sustainably sourced ingredients from independent growers, small-scale farms & producers (think seasonal croquettes, organic British vegetables, sustainable seafood, classic cuts). We also have a natural wine list, bottle shop & wine club curated by our Head of Wine Alexandra Price, where we focus on natural wines using indigenous & rare grape varieties.
The glass & zinc pavilion is located on White’s Row, Spitalfields, on the junction with Crispin Street. We have seating for 40 inside in view of our open-kitchen & 20 on our garden terrace.
Available for exclusive use (40 seated & 100 standing), part hire, private hire or catering enquire at info@crispinlondon.com.
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From verified diners like you
- OTOpenTable DinerLondon •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoFabulous roast. If you get the chance to Do the sharing plate on a Sunday go for it. The meats and gravy are Exceptional with massive yorkies and all the trimmings! Great vibe and staff.More infoBlacklock ShoreditchPrice: Moderate• Steak• Shoreditch•4.8
- CCatherineLondon •1 review4.0Dined 2 days agoQuick and friendly service of delicious dishes. Fun vibe!More infoMorito Hackney RoadPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Hackney•4.4
- OTOpenTable DinerCancun / Riviera Maya •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoLoved the £6 cocktail Wednesday!! Great music and ambienceMore infoThe Blues Kitchen - ShoreditchPrice: Moderate• American• Shoreditch•4.7
- AAvisVIPSingapore •5 reviews5.0Dined on 15 Mar 2025A splendid experience. The mussels was soft and in a well balanced sauce, mopped up with treacle bread. Chicken pie to share was fabulous. A good wine list. Efficient and friendly service. Perfect.More infoThe Marksman HackneyPrice: Moderate• British• Hackney•4.7
- AAdrianLondon •11 reviews4.0Dined on 7 Mar 2025Nice food, friendly staff and fantastic DJ playing house music.More infoMama Shelter RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Modern European• Shoreditch•4.1
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Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in East London is City Place
The best vegan restaurants in East London are Love Shack, Mildreds Dalston and Silo London
The best vegetarian restaurants in East London are Love Shack, Sohaila and Pachamama East
The restaurants with the best service in East London are Stone Cave, zapote and Crudo Shoreditch
The restaurants with the best ambiance in East London are Cafe 1001, Ombra Bar and Restaurant London and Pizza from Another Place