London East
LONDON - BEST RESTAURANTS
Introduction
The Eastern part of England's capital has long been overlooked by tourists, although it contains some of the most interesting places to see. Starting with the Tower of London, one of the most famous places in the world, the East is the most culturally diverse part of London and a place where most Londoners go to party and have a great meal. The Indian and Bangladeshi communities have a very strong presence in East London, making eating out at one of the local numerous restaurants a must-do. After a good meal, head towards Brick Lane, a street filled with the most popular bars and clubs in London. It is also home of The Brick Lane market, which is open every Sunday morning, where you can find nearly everything from antique books to te latest fashion accessories. After a long night of partying, head towards Greenwich in the morning to enjoy a beautiful view of the city and take a picture on the Zero longitude meridian. The best thing about East London is that you can reach most of the popular destinations by boat, which is a truly incredible experience.
Cool Restaurants
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BISTROTHEQUE
Modern eclectic bistro
Address: 27 Wadeson St, London, E2 9DR, United Kingdom
Area: Bethnal Green
Web: http://www.bistrotheque.com/
Phone: +44 20 8983 7900
Prices: Entrée & main course: £ 42.-
"Bistrotheque" is a coolish brunch and dinner place serving French inspired and British classics; the place includes cabaret shows and a bar downstairs; it is located in Shoreditch - London's upcoming East End; if you don't get a table try "BEACH BLANKET BABYLON" (+44 872 18 3711, 19-23 Bethnal green Road) or the more sophisticated "LES TROIS GARCONS" next door (+44 20 7613 1924, www.lestroisgarcons.com) and definitely get a drink after dinner at "LOUNGE LOVERS" or on the rooftop of the new opened "Boundary Hotel";
BUEN AYRE
cozy argentinean
Address: 50 Broadway Market, London E8 4QJ, United Kingdom
Area: Hackney
Web: http://www.buenayre.co.uk/
Phone: +44 20 7275 9900
Prices: Mains: £ 12.- to £ 24.50
Tucked away in Hackney, cozy neighborhood; this Argentinean restaurant serves outstanding and cooked to perfection steaks; reasonably priced for the sizable portions; on Saturday the little street is packed with the "Broadway Street Market; Monday through Thursday only open for dinner; reservations are essential
HAWKSMOOR
business steak
Address: 157 Commercial Street, London E1 6BJ, United Kingdom
Area: Spitalfields
Web: http://www.thehawksmoor.co.uk/
Phone: +44 20 7247 7392
Prices: Entrée & main course: £ 47.-
If your job brings you to East London enjoy British meat simply cooked on a real charcoal grill; lively bar & restaurant; Monday Wine Club - "bring your own" on Mondays for £ 5.- corkage and to attend various wine-related events
PIZZA EAST
pizza with friends
Address: 56 Shoreditch High Street, London, E1 6JJ, United Kingdom
Area: Shoreditch
Web: http://www.pizzaeast.com/
Phone: +44 20 7729 1888
Prices: Pizza: £ 9.- to £ 13.-
The lively, noisy and casual "PIZZA EAST" housed on the ground floor of the Tea Building is centrally located on the corner of Shoreditch High Street and Bethnal Green Road in the heart of London's East End; perfect for a pizza with friends before a big night out; lovely bar behind the reception area where you can enjoy various charcuteries and cheeses with fresh bread and olive oil served on wooden plats
PRINCESS OF SHOREDTICH
gastropub
Address: 76 Paul Street, London EC2A 4NE, United Kingdom
Area: Shoreditch
Web: http://www.theprincessofshoreditch.com/
Phone: +44 20 7729 9270
Prices: Entrée & main course: £ 27.- to £ 43.-
Pubs are essential in London and more & more gastropubs pop up on London's gastro scene; one of them is "PRINCESS OF SHOREDITCH" - a gastropub with a charming bar on the ground-floor and an elegant fine dining restaurant upstairs; in a small street on the backside of the stylish and inexpensive "Hoxton hotel" (81-83 Great Eastern St, +44 20 7550 1000, www.hoxtonhotels.com)
VIAJANTE
innovative modern european
Address: Patriot Square, London E2 9NF, United Kingdom
Area: Bethnal Green
Web: http://www.viajante.co.uk/
Phone: +44 20 7871 0461
Prices: 6-course menu: £ 60.-
"VIAJANTE" is situated in the imposing grandeur of Town Hall and is a real mecca for food-lovers; Portuguese chef Nuno Mendes creates perfectly balanced tasting menus where the diner takes a journey with every mouthful; his credo is: Every dish tells a story - each ingredient should taste as perfect as it possibly can, its flavor never lost or masked but rather developed and combined in exciting ways that make you fall in love with it all over again; choose between the tasting menus: £25 for three courses (lunchtime); six, nine and twelve courses to experience the full range of chef Nuno Mendes’ dazzling cuisine; reservations are essential
VIET HOA CAFE
casual vietnamese
Address: 70-72 Kingsland Rd, London E2 8DP, United Kingdom
Area: Shoreditch
Web: http://www.viethoarestaurant.co.uk/
Phone: +44 20 7729 8293
Prices: Entrée & main course: £16.-
"VIET HOA CAFE" is one of the most popular hip canteen-style Vietnamese eateries on Kingsland Road's "Saigon Strip"; the friendly family-run restaurant serves flavorsome home-style dishes at very reasonable prices for the fashionable crowd of Shoreditch; they recently opened their "VIET HOA BAR" downstairs; the other save bet for Vietnamese food and favorite of the locals up the street is "MIEN TAY" (122 Kingsland Road, +44 20 7729 3074, www.mientay.co.uk ) - specialized in home-style cooking from South West Vietnam
* This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm opening hours, dress code and pets policy directly with the restaurant before planning your trip.