East London & Bow Restaurants

Ark Fish Restaurant

Do note that they do not take reservations.

• Address: 142 Hermon Hill, South Woodford, London, E18 1QH (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Fish & Chip
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £29.00

Bistrotheque

To imply that this is primarily a bistro is possibly less than fair. The food is very good indeed, quite French in concept. The whole place is a bit off the wall but in a very positive sort of way, though one reads of grumbles about the heating - or lack of enough of it to be precise.

• Address: 23-27 Wadeson Street, London, E2 9DR (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Bistro, French, Modern
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £41.00

Blue Orange

• Address: 65 Columbia Road, London, E2 (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Café
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: N/A

Boundary, The

This latest addition to Terence Conran's empire may have arrived sans the Bibendum style views, but the sheer grandeur of interior at The Boundary more than makes up for it. Dim lighting, smartly upholstered chairs and twinkling overhead lights create a stunning effect and the open plan kitchen helps diners watch top talent labouring behind the glass shielding.

• Address: Basement, 2-4 Boundary Street, Shoreditch, London, E2 7JE (Map)
• Cuisine(s): French
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £30.00, Dinner: £40.00

Buen Ayre

Buen Ayre has to be one of the best bits of value in London, particularly when it comes to quelling the carnivorous desires on the loose in our capital city. Simplicity is the order of the day, coupled with a dedication to that much-loved staple, the Argentine steak.

• Address: 50 Broadway Market, London, E8 4QJ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Argentinean, Grill, South American
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £34.00

Cafe Alba

• Address: 183 Mare Street, Hackney, London, E8 3QE (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Budget, Vegetarian, Fusion
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £15.00

Caribbean Scene

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• Address: ExceL Marina, 17 Western Gateway, ExceL West, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1AQ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Caribbean
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £34.00

Cat & Mutton

• Address: 76 Broadway Market, London Fields, London, E8 4QJ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): European, Gastropub, British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £18.00, Dinner: £37.00

Chicchi

Relaxation is an art form perfected by the Italians, and bringing this concept to London's Roman Road is Chicchi, a trendy cafe and art lounge where you can linger over a cup of fragrant coffee and a slice of cake, either alone or with friends.

• Address: 516 Roman Road, Bow, London, E3 5ES (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Italian, Café, Light
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £9.00, Dinner: £12.00

China Palace

Oriental exoticism and efficiency come together remarkably in this former Docklands warehouse, now housing China Palace, next to the Excel exhibition centre. Liberal use of wood and stone in the décor create a strikingly simple ambience while the exposed brick walls, golden dragons and traditional paintings lend the right touch.

• Address: 2 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock North, London, E16 1DR (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Chinese, Dim Sum
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £10.00, Dinner: £25.00