Guidebook for Greater London

Benjamin & Lara
Benjamin & Lara
Guidebook for Greater London

Food Scene

Despite being renowned far beyond Bethnal Green, Pellicci retains the authentic feel of a local, family-run diner like few other places in London do. Members of the Pellicci family have worked here since 1900, later becoming owners of the place. Today, they still run this blissful encounter between an East London cafe and a trattoria, famous for its pies, breakfast, grill and pasta dishes. A confident mix of thick Cockney accent and Tuscan-inflected Italian adds to the warm, genuine atmosphere. Prices are old-school too, like everything else about this place. Expect queues at weekends.
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E Pellicci
332 Bethnal Green Rd
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Despite being renowned far beyond Bethnal Green, Pellicci retains the authentic feel of a local, family-run diner like few other places in London do. Members of the Pellicci family have worked here since 1900, later becoming owners of the place. Today, they still run this blissful encounter between an East London cafe and a trattoria, famous for its pies, breakfast, grill and pasta dishes. A confident mix of thick Cockney accent and Tuscan-inflected Italian adds to the warm, genuine atmosphere. Prices are old-school too, like everything else about this place. Expect queues at weekends.
A community project, The Gallery Cafe has been Time Out’s best Bethnal Green cafe for three consecutive years. Responsibly-sourced produce is at the core of its vegan menu, which includes creative dishes, fairtrade coffee, juices and hot drinks. A terrace and a glorious back garden, perhaps the best one in the area, are available in good weather, while the cosy ambience inside is perfect for the colder months. The cafe is part of St. Margaret’s House, a community charity based in Bethnal Green since 1889. A rich programme of live events, screenings and exhibitions from emerging artists is also available.
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Gallery Cafe
21 Old Ford Rd
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A community project, The Gallery Cafe has been Time Out’s best Bethnal Green cafe for three consecutive years. Responsibly-sourced produce is at the core of its vegan menu, which includes creative dishes, fairtrade coffee, juices and hot drinks. A terrace and a glorious back garden, perhaps the best one in the area, are available in good weather, while the cosy ambience inside is perfect for the colder months. The cafe is part of St. Margaret’s House, a community charity based in Bethnal Green since 1889. A rich programme of live events, screenings and exhibitions from emerging artists is also available.
This trendy bistro located in a converted warehouse is considered one of the best options in the area for fine dining. Chic and relaxed at the same time, Bistrotheque offers a French menu that doesn’t shy away from broader European influences. Favourites on the brunch and dinner menus include croque madame, steak tartare, beef rump and salmon. While the price range is medium to high, the prix fixe menu is good value. Cocktails, spirits and a rich selection of wines are served by the Manchichi bar.
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Bistrotheque
23-27 Wadeson St
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This trendy bistro located in a converted warehouse is considered one of the best options in the area for fine dining. Chic and relaxed at the same time, Bistrotheque offers a French menu that doesn’t shy away from broader European influences. Favourites on the brunch and dinner menus include croque madame, steak tartare, beef rump and salmon. While the price range is medium to high, the prix fixe menu is good value. Cocktails, spirits and a rich selection of wines are served by the Manchichi bar.
Palmers is the place to go for British food served with a modern twist. As a family-run restaurant, it aims to offer good value, a warm atmosphere and the friendly service of a neighbourhood diner. Yet the environment is smart and informal, reflecting a creative approach that equals British-fusion cuisine. Starters on a sample menu include Bouillabaisse with parmesan and Pyrenees charcuterie with pickles, while typical mains are corn-fed chicken breast, pan-fried mackerel and hazelnut-crusted goat cheese.
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Palmers, Globe Town
238 Roman Road
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Palmers is the place to go for British food served with a modern twist. As a family-run restaurant, it aims to offer good value, a warm atmosphere and the friendly service of a neighbourhood diner. Yet the environment is smart and informal, reflecting a creative approach that equals British-fusion cuisine. Starters on a sample menu include Bouillabaisse with parmesan and Pyrenees charcuterie with pickles, while typical mains are corn-fed chicken breast, pan-fried mackerel and hazelnut-crusted goat cheese.
Opened over six years ago, Ombra is a canal-side osteria bringing the Venetian tradition to the East End. The daily-changing menu offers seasonal produce from Italy and from selected British farmers, while the bar focuses on Italian cocktails and low-intervention wines. Meaning ‘shade’ in Italian and ‘glass of wine’ in Venetian slang, Ombra is named after the Venetian merchants selling wine in Piazza San Marco in the old times, who would follow the shadow of the bell tower to keep their bottles cool.
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OMBRA
1 Vyner St
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Opened over six years ago, Ombra is a canal-side osteria bringing the Venetian tradition to the East End. The daily-changing menu offers seasonal produce from Italy and from selected British farmers, while the bar focuses on Italian cocktails and low-intervention wines. Meaning ‘shade’ in Italian and ‘glass of wine’ in Venetian slang, Ombra is named after the Venetian merchants selling wine in Piazza San Marco in the old times, who would follow the shadow of the bell tower to keep their bottles cool.

Drinks & Nightlife

Having jumped ship from Shoreditch this New Orleans-inspired spot on Roman Road is easily one of the best bars in Bethnal Green. In fact, it's previously been voted one of the best bars in the world for it's eclectic drinks menu, gorgeous decor and buzzing atmosphere.
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NOLA | Roman Road
Shoreditch High Street
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Having jumped ship from Shoreditch this New Orleans-inspired spot on Roman Road is easily one of the best bars in Bethnal Green. In fact, it's previously been voted one of the best bars in the world for it's eclectic drinks menu, gorgeous decor and buzzing atmosphere.
Casual drinks in Bethnal Green with a pub twang? Let The Star be your guide. A great and laid-back haunt to grab a pint, try out a pub quiz or enjoy a good old fashioned roast come Sunday afternoon in the heart of East London, stick around for one after work and find yourself leaving after three or four more.
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The Star of Bethnal Green
359 Bethnal Green Road
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Casual drinks in Bethnal Green with a pub twang? Let The Star be your guide. A great and laid-back haunt to grab a pint, try out a pub quiz or enjoy a good old fashioned roast come Sunday afternoon in the heart of East London, stick around for one after work and find yourself leaving after three or four more.
Located in the seriously cool Paradise Row, Resident is a laid-back and relaxed restaurant and bar in Bethnal Green. Featuring exposed brick walls and intimate seating, the venue serves hearty British dishes such as grilled sea bass and pork belly, as well as having a wide selection of craft ales and wines.
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Resident of Paradise Row
252 Paradise Row
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Located in the seriously cool Paradise Row, Resident is a laid-back and relaxed restaurant and bar in Bethnal Green. Featuring exposed brick walls and intimate seating, the venue serves hearty British dishes such as grilled sea bass and pork belly, as well as having a wide selection of craft ales and wines.