2 Best Restaurants in East London, London

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We've compiled the best of the best in East London - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Cub

$$$$ | Hoxton
This tiny Hoxton joint is helmed by leading cocktail impresario Ryan Chetiyawardana (aka "Mr Lyan"), who turns his innovative, seasonal-focused hand to food in a truly exciting fashion. The largely plant-based set menu includes highly original dishes, drinks, and snacks that will get you thinking differently about the way we cook, eat, and drink. The friendly staff will often explain that while they aspire towards veganism for sustainability reasons, meat, fish, and dairy ingredients do make an occasional appearance.
British $$$$ Dinner Dessert
153 Hoxton St., London, N1 6PJ, England
020-3693–3202
www.lyancub.com
Known For
  • House-made ferments
  • Unusual foraged ingredients such as chickweed
  • Involved dining experience that won't suit those who prefer to be left alone to their meals
Restaurant Details
Closed Sun.–Tues.

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Rochelle Canteen

$$ | Shoreditch

You'll feel like quite the foodie insider once you finally track down the quirky Rochelle Canteen, founded by Melanie Arnold and Margot Henderson, two doyennes of the London food scene. It's set in a former bike shed at the Victorian-era Rochelle School—ring the buzzer next to a blue door, go through the "Boys" entrance, and enter the long white canteen, where you'll enjoy gloriously understated British fare ranging from monkfish liver parfait and crab apple jelly to beef and pickled walnut pie. Bump along with the Frieze London art crowd and enjoy braised chard with ricotta on toast, or go for a dessert such as poached quince with chocolate sauce and praline or a velvety custard tart.