London Restaurants - East London

129A Pritchard’s Road, London E2 9AP

Sune (pronounced "soon-er") comes from hospitality power couple Honey Spencer and Charlie Sims, with ex-Pidgin Head Chef Michael Robins in the kitchen. Set within a sunlit-filled space near Broadway Market, the seasonal all-day menu is big on inventive comfort food while the wine list, curated by Honey Spencer, evolves with the seasons, offering selections from her extensive producer network.

221 Well St, London E9 6RG

Shankey's is a great neighbourhood restaurant serving up a particularly interesting mix of Irish and Indian-influenced dishes and drinks. Irish-born Eoghan is the cocktail genius behind the Celtic-infused cocktail list while chef Sacha Henry is responsible for a mix of small and sharing plates of Indian food.

177 Morning Ln, London E9 6LH

Head to Morning Lane if you want to see what the lovechild of a Japanese izakaya and British seasonal restaurant looks like. With a charcoal grill being the focus of the kitchen here, there's plenty of great produce being served on sticks. Tables are communal so you'll probably leave having made new friends.

211a Victoria Park Road, London E9 7JN

Bruno comes from Michael Sager, best known for Sager + Wilde, and it's a small neighbourhood wine bar in Victoria Park. With a supply of wines largely sourced from his own collection, there are over 200 to choose from and they're available to take away too. If you're stopping in, the food includes filled pretzels alongside baked Vacherin . Look out for chef residencies as well.

Unit 14, Canada Square, London E14 5AX

Karapincha is a Sri Lankan restaurant with a focus on street food-style dishes by twin sisters Vasanthini and Dharshini Perumal. Known for their street food pop-ups, this is their first permanent location, a homecoming after their initial stall in Canary Wharf. The menu features signature dishes like Devilled Chicken and Kothu Roti alongside a breakfast menu with options like ham-and-cheese-stuffed rotis.

12 Park Drive, London E14 9ZW

Mallow is from the people behind Mildreds, and this restaurant has a 100% plant-based brasserie-style menu. That menu features dishes like Spinach Dahi Puri and Aubergine Muhamammara Borek. The second Mallow, it's a much larger restaurant than the original and also features a big terrace. An all-day restaurant, it's handy for plant-based breakfasts too.

5 Frobisher Passage, London, E14 4PA

Blacklock's Canary Wharf restaurant continues to do what the group does best. So you can expect a great selection of chops (have them on top of grilled bread, ideally) alongside steak, snacks and great cocktails. Keep room for their white chocolate cheesecake dessert and there's a great Sunday lunch on offer here too.

Unit 2, Reuters Plaza, London E14 5AJ

This is the Canary Wharf outpost for the all-day dining restaurant and bar group and - as you'd expect - they do a particularly great breakfast and brunch (unsurprising when they roast their own coffee at their North London roastery).

120 Morning Ln, London E9 6LH

Dalla took over from Peg on Morning Lane and is a collaboration among three Italian friends with diverse backgrounds. Gennaro Leone, focusing on design, joins forces with Mitchell Damota, ex-head chef at P Franco, and chef Gianmarco Leone, formerly at Claridge's. Together, they aim to offer homestyle Italian cuisine, rediscovering old recipes in a contemporary setting.

Netil House, 1 Westgate St, London E8 3RL

James Dye, co-owner of Frank’s Café and The Camberwell Arms, took over the old Bright space in Netil House, creating a music-centric wine bar and restaurant. Alongside the food, there's a vintage sound system, record shelves, and a DJ booth. it all transitions from coffee and sandwiches during the day to a wine-focused restaurant in the evenings.

107 Lower Clapton Rd, Lower Clapton, London E5 0NP

This is essentially the wine bar formerly known as P Franco, saved after once feared to be closing for good. The name may have changed but the management and ethos remain the same. Expect a focus on natural wines that are paired with some of London's more interesting chef residencies, all creating wonders from induction hobs at the back of the bar.

59 Chatsworth Rd, Lower Clapton, London E5 0LH

Leo's comes from the people behind Juliet's Quality Food in Tooting and this Clapton restaurant has them collaborating with ex-Bright chef Giuseppe Belvedere. An all-day bar and restaurant, it serves up a regularly changing menu that draws on Giuseppe’s Sardinian heritage, using the best possible produce from the British Isles and the continent.

1F Mentmore Terrace, London E8 3PN

Run by the team that was once Hot 4 U, Papi sees chef Matthew Scott team up with Charlie Carr from Wingnut Wines. While also having a big focus on sustainability and zero-waste, it's key to point out that 'fun' is a big part of the vibe of the restaurant. Expect a regularly changing menu, great wines and a small bar downstairs too.

4 Stoke Newington Rd, London N16 7XN

This family-run Dalston ocakbasi was transformed into one of London's most exciting restaurants when ownership passed to the original owners' sons. Now you can expect thrilling modern Turkish food through an East London lens.

25-35 Fisherman’s Walk, London E14 4DH

Fairgame is billed as a "funfair for grown-ups" with lots of fairground games. It's also home to a great collection of food vendors too. At the time of writing, they're Dos Mas Tacos, Burger & Beyond and Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana - each of them well worth a visit. And yes, they might have some candyfloss too.

Unit 3, 75 Marsh Wall, Hampton Tower London E14 9WS

Zia Lucia are best known for their 48-hour-fermented pizza dough, available in traditional white flour, wholemeal, vegetable charcoal, and gluten-free. Choose a base and one of their toppings, from Margheritas through to Spicy Burrata.

10 Newfoundland Place, London E14 4BH

M Restaurants are primarily about steak, grills and particularly wagyu cuts. On top of that, each of the M Restaurants has a specific identity and here in Canary Wharf, the specialities are Provencal food. But whatever you do, try not to miss the wagyu.

2 Westgate St, London E8 3RN

This double business sees Sichuan’s fiery chicken buns upstairs while downstairs is the latest outpost of the much-loved Dumpling Shack.

Town Hall Hotel, Patriot Square, London E2 9NF

Elis is the second restaurant in the Town Hall Hotel in Benthal Green from the two-Michelin-starred Da Terra team. Inspired by chef Rafael Cagali, the menu takes its inspiration from his Brazilian/Italian heritage.

20 Canada Square, London E14 5NN

Scarpetta is a mini-chain of restaurants in the City of London. Launched by two Italian best friends, they say the restaurant uses recipes from the farms, mills and roasteries that they've known since childhood. There's plenty of fresh pasta, Italian wines and they have a post-work happy hour too.

37 Westferry Circus, London E14 8RR

This restaurant first opened at St Katharine Docks, before relocating to Canary Wharf. Here you'll find Indian cuisine focusing on the Punjabi region and South India. They have a heated riverside terrace too.

Unit 3, 25 Cabot Square, London E14 4AQ

With bottles lining the walls and a modern aesthetic the Canary Wharf branch of Vagabond is perfect for wine lovers. There are over 120 wines by the glass available (all self--pour) and even self-pour craft beers.

4 Park Pavilion, 40 Canada Square, London E14 5FW

Roka has had hits from Mayfair to Dubai, with its combination of high-end sushi and signature robatayaki dishes. This Canary Wharf outpost overlooks Canada Square and has an extensive rooftop terrace.

12 Cabot Square, London E14 4QQ

Iberica pride themselves on offering as close an authentic Spanish restaurant experience as you'll find here in the UK. Founders Marcos Fernandez Pardo and Nacho Manzano want all their restaurants, including this Canary Wharf branch, to celebrate Spanish gastronomy.

12 George Street, Wood Wharf, London E14 9QG

Emilia's Crafted Pasta's flagship restaurant in Wood Wharf sees all their pasta made fresh in-house every day. The team work closely with hand-picked suppliers for all their produce. This location even has tabletop games in the shape of a custom table bocce that they've planted in the bar.

18-20 Mackenzie Walk, London E14 4PH

Humble Grape is a small wine bar chain that features over 400 sustainable wines across their locations, with a big focus on independent vineyards. The Canary Wharf wine bar boasts a waterfront location with a modern European menu.

1 Crossrail Place, London E14 5AR

This popular Copenhagen chain serves up a large menu of sushi and yakitori. The Danish influence shines through the inventive takes on Japanese cuisine with plenty of fresh produce on offer.

Canary Wharf Shopping Centre, Crossrail Place, London E14 5AR

Chai Ki comes the man behind from Roti Chai, Rohit Chugh. Here the focus is on "modern Indian soul food". You can also find The Toddy Shop, where there's a big focus on cocktails and their own infused beers.

Cabot Square, London E14 4QT

Boisdale is a celebration of Scottish produce and whisky - there's a whopping 1000 bottles on offer here - along with a big Cuban cigar terrace. You'll also find an art-deco-style Oyster Bar and Grill and there's a big focus on music, particularly blues and jazz.

78 Lower Clapton Road, Lower Clapton, London E5 0RN

After building up a devoted following at Peckham's Market, Abby Lee has moved her Malaysian restaurant to a permanent space in East London. As before, it's all about Modern malaysian food but with a bigger menu. If they're on, the Lor Bak (five-spice pork and prawn bean curd roll) is a must.