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Morito Hackney Road

London, Hackney - Spanish/Mediterranean - Restaurant - ££

Cool vibes and eclectic Afro/Mediterranean food

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Very Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Very Good

The younger sibling of Morito on Exmouth Market, this Hackney Road stalwart has gone from hot ticket to cool venue. Over the years, it's gained a bar and live music spot downstairs, introduced a vegan night on Mondays, and developed a by-the-glass wine list that could detain serious imbibers for days – alongside a line-up of trendy cocktails. Chef Sevan Tchivitdji’s menu, divided into ‘para picar’ snacks, fish and meat, vegetables and desserts, draws on influences from Spain, North Africa, the Eastern Mediterranean and Crete too. Kick off with a sweet onion tortilla with allioli or beetroot borani with dill and pine nuts, before dipping into the bigger plates. Chargrilled squid comes with preserved lemon harissa, while roast chicken thigh is gussied up with dried apricot and fava bean purée. And there’s barely a table that doesn’t order the crispy deep-fried aubergine with date molasses and whipped feta (a longstanding Morito signature ...

The younger sibling of Morito on Exmouth Market, this Hackney Road stalwart has gone from hot ticket to cool venue. Over the years, it's gained a bar and live music spot downstairs, introduced a vegan night on Mondays, and developed a by-the-glass wine list that could detain serious imbibers for days – alongside a line-up of trendy cocktails.

Chef Sevan Tchivitdji’s menu, divided into ‘para picar’ snacks, fish and meat, vegetables and desserts, draws on influences from Spain, North Africa, the Eastern Mediterranean and Crete too. Kick off with a sweet onion tortilla with allioli or beetroot borani with dill and pine nuts, before dipping into the bigger plates.

Chargrilled squid comes with preserved lemon harissa, while roast chicken thigh is gussied up with dried apricot and fava bean purée. And there’s barely a table that doesn’t order the crispy deep-fried aubergine with date molasses and whipped feta (a longstanding Morito signature dish), although roasted spiced squash with chermoula and candied cashews also sounds like a winner. Desserts are mostly reworked classics such as chocolate and olive-oil mousse or custard tarts with crispy filo pastry.

It’s also worth exploring the Spanish-leaning wine list with its sherries and dessert tipples by the glass, as well as the line-up of inexpensive, geographically apposite cocktails such as Aegean Spritz or White Canary. Payment by card only.

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VENUE DETAILS

195 Hackney Road
Hackney
E2 8JLGB

020 7613 0754

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OTHER INFORMATION

Separate bar, Counter seating, No background music, Wheelchair access, Family friendly

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