East London's Culinary Allure: 10 Dining Destinations to Explore

The duo behind Juliets Quality Food have paired with chef Giuseppe Belvedere to open up Leo's, where much loved Jim's Cafe used to be.⁠ ⁠They aim to preserve its historic elements, but their menu will see a change, reflecting Giuseppe's Sardinian heritage and using quality ingredients from the around the UK.⁠⁠

Located in Bow Wharf by Victoria Park, founder Ashley Chipchase is bringing his Korean-Mexican feel-good street food to East London, with award winning wings, tacos and a selection of cocktails.

Acme Fire Cult is a live-fire concept from chefs Andrew Clarke & Daniel Watkins. From their new home in Dalston, vegetables take centre stage here with rare & native breed meat & day-boat fish taking a supportive role.

A joint venture between Hot4U & Wingnut Wines, Papi is a restaurant focusing on zero waste cooking and natural wine.

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Homies on Donkeys began as a small taco shop in Walthamstow and quickly gained a reputation of being one of Londons' best taquerias. They've now opened up a bigger, permanent space in Leytonstone, with the same delicious tacos and laid-back atmosphere.⁠

Brat is a rustic Spanish spot in the heart of Shoreditch, residing at Climpson's Arch in London Fields. Join this Michelin starred restaurant outdoors for whole turbot, spider crab, grilled peas & wood fired breads.

Planque is a wine drinkers' clubhouse. Set in the heart of Haggerston, this restaurant & wine bar offers a beautiful dining area, store, members' lounge, private dining room & two expansive cellars for members to store their wine.

Handmade Italian comfort food by Tom himself.

Taking inspiration from across the Middle East with bold, complex flavours and textures, Bubala is a restaurant that is all about vibrant food, culture and has a passion for hospitality.

Silo began in Australia, and has become the world's first zero waste restaurant. It's an eatery conceived from a desire to innovate the food industry while demonstrating respect for the environment.

Their frequently changing menu is projected to the front of the room. Once the ingredients run out, the dish is removed from the menu.
They also have a set menu, and a brilliant wine menu to compliment their food.

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