Best East London Restaurants

At its core: Rustic Spanish-inspired British cuisine with Basque influences, featuring an open wood fire grill.

At its core: Home-style Italian cooking with regional specialties and fresh handmade pasta.

At its core: Authentic Korean restaurant offering traditional dishes in a casual, welcoming atmosphere.

At its core: A compact, takeaway-focused eatery in Bow specializing in authentic, slow-smoked Halal American-style BBQ, including brisket, ribs, and gourmet burgers..

At its core: Vegetable-focused casual dining in a unique jeans factory setting.

At its core: Authentic Italian restaurant serving fresh homemade pasta in a converted railway arch.

At its core: The world's first zero-waste restaurant with a focus on sustainable gastronomy and closed-loop cooking.

At its core: Vegan Sichuanese cuisine with influences from Cantonese, Yunnan and Shaanxi cuisines.

At its core: Eco-conscious fire-fuelled eatery with a vegetable-forward approach to barbecue, collaborating with 40FT Brewery next door.

At its core: Itameshi cuisine combining Italian traditions with Japanese ingredients and influences in a relaxed osteria setting.

At its core: Minimalist Parisian smashburger joint focused on quality ingredients and simple execution.

At its core: Sustainable smokehouse cuisine focused on whole animal butchery and live fire cooking techniques.

At its core: Neighbourhood café serving quality brunch, coffee and cocktails in East London.

At its core: Award-winning Texas-style BBQ using time-honored techniques, live fire, and offset smokers.

At its core: Authentic customizable Hong Kong-style rice noodles with various soup bases and toppings.

At its core: Innovative European cuisine with Brazilian and Italian influences, served via blind tasting menus in an elegant setting.

At its core: Texas-style BBQ with Chinese influences, serving smoked meats and fusion dishes.

At its core: Vintage Art Deco workers' café serving traditional English breakfasts and Italian classics since 1900.