The days of edgy, gritty Shoreditch may be long gone but there’s still plenty of creative cool in the beating heart of east London’s restaurant scene. From modern icons like Manteca and Brat to Burmese at Lahpet or regional Thai at Smoking Goat, this neighbourhood is a playground for dynamic and eclectic dining out. Here are our top recommendations.
Best restaurants in Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Best Local Restaurant
Best Local Restaurants in London 2023
Our Best Local Restaurant list celebrates the places that are the beating heart of communities around Britain. Using reader nominations as a driving force, we inspected a great number of restaurants in London to decide which ones deserved a place in the 100 Best Local Restaurants 2023. Some are old favourites, others are new to The Good Food Guide, all are brilliant places to eat.