Palmers Restaurant is a family run modern British restaurant at 238 Roman Road in Bethnal Green. Serving the neighbourhood since 2009, it combines the informality of a local brasserie with careful seasonal cooking. The light dining room works for an unhurried dinner, weekend lunch or family gathering, and the menu changes to reflect the produce available to the kitchen.
Starters bring together British ingredients and wider European influences. Seasonal vegetables, salads, soup, charcuterie, cheese and seafood may all appear, with sauces and garnishes chosen to balance richness, freshness and texture. The kitchen’s approach allows a familiar ingredient to be presented with enough invention to make the opening course feel distinctive.
Fish sourced through Billingsgate Market forms an important part of the larger dishes, while meat comes from trusted local butchers. Steaks, poultry and slow cooked preparations can sit alongside risotto, pasta and substantial vegetable choices. Carefully made sauces, crisp potatoes and seasonal greens complete food that is rooted in modern British cooking but comfortable drawing ideas from France, Italy and beyond.
Desserts continue that seasonal approach through fruit, chocolate, custard and baked puddings, with cheese available for diners who prefer a savoury finish. A set menu provides a concise route through the kitchen, while the main menu supports a longer meal. Wine, beer and a full bar complement the food, helping Palmers retain the relaxed character of a long standing Roman Road neighbourhood restaurant.
Address: 238 Roman Road, Bethnal Green, London E2 0RY, United Kingdom
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- Mains BOUILLABAISSE £6
- Mains ROAST SADDLE AND CONFIT BELLY OF LAMB £15
- Starters HARRISA CHICKEN LIVERS £6
Palmers Bethnal Green Menu
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Salads
HAZELNUT CRUSTED GOAT CHEESE
MIX LEAF SALAD
Pasta
RAVIOLI
GNOCCHI
Mains
BOUILLABAISSE Loved
ROAST SADDLE AND CONFIT BELLY OF LAMB Loved
PAN FRIED MACKEREL FILLET AND CAKE
CORNFED CHICKEN BREAST AND BLACK PUDDING
Seafood
OCTOPUS AND ORZO
Rice
RISOTTO
Fish
SMOKED SALMON
Sides / Salads
HAND CUT CHIPS
Sides & Salads
MASH
Side Dishes
BRAISED RED CABBAGE AND PRUNES
SAMPHIRE AND LEMON
Desserts
SELECTION OF CHEESE
RHUBARB AND STRAWBERRY ETON MESS
CHOCOLATE PUDDING
VANILLA CREME BRULEE
HOMEMADE SORBETS
Starters
HARRISA CHICKEN LIVERS Loved
PYRENEES CHARCUTERIE
ASPARAGUS AND STILTON QUICHE
Bouillabaisse
Drinks
COCA-COLA
MACCHIATO
BITTER LEMON
CONTO VECCHIO, PINOT GRIGIO, ITALY 2009
WHISPERING, CHARDONNAY, CALIFORNIA 2008
MERLOT
MARTINI
NEGRONI
ESPRESSO MARTINI
CAPPUCCINO
ESPRESSO
GINGER BEER
JUICE
LEMONADE
GINGER ALE 200ML
CAFÉ LATTE
TEA'S
AMERICANO
SODA WATER
COCA-COLA DIET 330ML
TONIC WATER
Sides
CHEESE BOARD
GRILLED
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Against typical prices in London
- Espresso Typical in London: £3.00 £2.00
- Cappuccino Typical in London: £3.90 £2.00
- Latte Typical in London: £3.90 £2.00
- Americano Typical in London: £3.50 £2.00
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