Aldgate and Whitechapel sit at one of London's most interesting dining crossroads. The City begins to loosen its tie around Aldgate High Street, Brick Lane is close at hand, and the streets east of the Tower carry generations of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and Jewish history. Walk south towards St Katharine Docks and Wapping and the mood changes again, bringing waterfront tables, seafood, handmade pasta and polished modern dining into the same compact part of east London.
That range makes the area useful for almost any kind of meal. You can start early with a proper cafe breakfast, share Bangladeshi dishes with a group, settle into a riverside seafood lunch or book a refined dinner near Tower Bridge. Aldgate and Whitechapel cover that variety without losing sight of what makes each kitchen distinctive. Together they offer dependable everyday meals, focused specialists and polished dining rooms for a more leisurely occasion.
Menus and specials change, particularly at restaurants that buy seasonal fish or rotate produce-led dishes. Use the live menu panels to compare the latest choices and prices, then confirm allergens, dietary needs and any market-priced item directly with the restaurant. Check the address shown with each restaurant before travelling, particularly when planning a tightly timed meal.

Devine Restaurant Coffee Bar
Devine, also styled De Vine, is a convincing everyday choice. Tucked beneath the railway close to Fenchurch Street, it is a straightforward cafe and deli whose reputation has grown around generous breakfasts, fast lunches and unusually warm hospitality. The room is informal and the prices are modest for this part of London, so it works particularly well before a day at the Tower, between meetings or whenever a reliable plate matters more than ceremony.
The full English is the obvious starting point, bringing eggs, bacon, sausage, beans, mushrooms, tomato, hash browns and toast together in the familiar way. Omelettes, breakfast rolls, panini and lighter cafe plates widen the choice for people who do not want the largest option. Portions are a recurring point of praise, but the real strength is consistency across a very large body of current feedback. Go early for breakfast, or treat it as a practical lunch stop before the busiest City rush arrives.
Address: 19 Vine Street, London EC3N 2PX
Devine Restaurant Coffee Bar Menu
Traditional English Breakfasts
All traditional breakfasts include 2 slices of toast.
Full English
Fried eggs, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, grilled tomato, baked beans.
Full Monty
Fried eggs, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, grilled tomato, baked beans and chips.
Full Monty 2
Fried eggs, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, grilled tomato, baked beans and hash browns.
De Vine
Fried egg, bacon, sausage, grilled tomato, hash browns and black pudding.
De Vine 2
Fried egg, bacon, sausage, grilled tomato, hash browns, black pudding and baked beans.
Breakfast Variation 3
Fried egg, bacon, sausage, chips and baked beans.
Other Breakfasts Favourites
Fried Egg, Bacon, Sausage, Chips
Double Egg, Chips, Baked Beans, 2 Bread and Butter
Ham, Double Egg, Chips, Baked Beans, 2 Bread and Butter
Vegetarian Breakfast Options
Fried Eggs, Grilled Tomato, Mushrooms, Baked Beans, Hash Browns and Toast
Chips, Cheese and Beans
Beans on Toast
Cheesy Beans on Toast
Avocado on Toast
Breakfast Sandwiches
Baguette or ciabatta.
Sausage
Bacon
Fried Egg
Double Egg and Sausage
Double Egg and Bacon
Sausage and Egg
Egg, Bacon, Sausage
Egg, Bacon, Sausage, Cheese
Eggs
Scrambled Eggs Option 1
Three eggs scrambled with sausage, bacon, tomato, parsley and toast.
Scrambled Eggs Option 2
Three eggs scrambled with mozzarella, basil, tomato and avocado with toast.
More Eggs
Three Eggs Scrambled with Beans, Mushrooms and Toast
Three Eggs Scrambled with Avocado on Toast
Fried Eggs on Toast
Scrambled Eggs on Toast
Poached Eggs on Toast
Omelettes
Ham and Cheese
Mushroom and Cheese
Spanish
Sausage
Bacon
Sausage, Mushroom, Onions
Toasted Panini
Ciabatta or focaccia.
Chicken Escalope, Mozzarella, Grilled Peppers
Chicken Escalope, Swiss Chees, Crispy Bacon and Sweet Chilli Sauce
Tricolori, Mozzarella. Avacado, Tomato and Basil
Tuna Melt, Tuna, Mozzarella, Sundried Tomato
Mozzarella, Crispy Bacon, Spring Onions, Mayonnaise and Mushrooms
Chicken Escalope, Ham, Mozzarella and Sundried Tomato
Breakfast Extras
Sausage
Bacon
Fried Egg
Black Pudding
Grilled Tomato
Mushrooms
Avocado
Avocado
Toast
Hash Browns
Chips
Others
Sandwich mixes, bagels, toasted sandwiches, breakfast toast options
Beverages
Tea
Coffee
Espresso
Cappuccino
Latte
Mocha
Hot Chocolate
Herbal Teas
Cold Drinks

Smith's Of Wapping
Smith's of Wapping pairs serious seafood with one of the area's best dining-room views. Wide windows look across the Thames towards Tower Bridge and the Shard, giving lunch and early dinner a sense of occasion before the first plate arrives. The restaurant is polished but recognisable rather than experimental, which makes it a dependable choice for birthdays, family gatherings and visitors who want classic fish cookery in a setting that feels distinctly London.
Start with oysters, scallops or a shellfish dish if you want to keep the meal focused on the sea. Haddock, cod and other market fish appear in preparations that range from familiar battered fillets to more composed plates with butter sauces and seasonal vegetables. Meat and vegetarian choices give mixed groups some flexibility, although seafood remains the reason to book. Ask about the day's catch and the size and total cost of anything sold by weight, then leave room for a traditional pudding if you are planning a longer riverside meal.
Address: 22 Wapping High Street, London E1W 1NJ
Smith's Of Wapping Menu
PRE-STARTERS
Rollmop Herring, White Onion & Gherkin
Cornish Fish Croquettes
Spanish Gordal Olives
~ Today’s Specials ~
Starters
Lobster Bisque, Chopped Chives (G)
Large Chilled Wild Mediterranean Prawns with Spicy American Cocktail Sauce (G)
Irish Jellied Eels with Shallot Vinegar & Lemon
~ Today’s Specials ~
Main
28 Day Dry Aged Scottish T Bone Steak (800g approximate uncooked weight) Confit Flat Mushroom, Baby Plum Tomatoes, Watercress & your choice of Sauce, Peppercorn (G), Red Wine Jus or Béarnaise
Roasted Cornish Red Gurnard Fillet, Tiger Prawns, Chilli, Capers & Olive Tomato Sauce
Grilled Cornish Lemon Sole Fillets & Shetland Scallops, Lemon Beurre Blanc (G)
COLD
STARTERS
Six Carlingford Rock Oysters with Red Wine Shallot Vinaigrette
Smith’s Classic Prawn Cocktail (G)
Carpaccio of Peppered Rare Beef Fillet, Baby Leaves, Parmesan Shavings, Winter Black Truffle Oil, Cornichons, Red Onion & Capers (G)
Grade#1 Yellow Fin Tuna & Loch Duart Salmon Sashimi, Pickled Ginger, Daikon, Sesame Dressed Wakame, Soy & Wasabi
Tian of Cornish Crab, Atlantic Prawns & Avocado (G)
Whole Dressed Cornish Crab, Shallot Vinaigrette, Crème Fraiche (G)
Sweet Cured Arctic Herring Fillets, Chive Potato Salad & English Watercress
John Ross Oak Smoked Salmon with Pickled Cucumber, Red Onion, Baby Capers, Tangerine Dressing
Yellow Fin Tuna Tataki, Avocado Purée, Crispy Shallots, Soy & Yuzu Dressing (G)
Wild Sea Bass Ceviche, Lime Dressing, Jalapeños, Crispy Shallots & Coriander Oil (G)
HOT
STARTERS
Crispy Battered Jumbo Scottish Scampi with Smith’s Tartare Sauce (G)
Smith’s Fish & Shellfish Soup, Salsa Verde
Pan-Fried Tiger Prawns, Garlic, Tomato & Chilli Sauce
Panko Breaded Cornish Calamari & Garlic Mayonnaise (G)
Hot Buttered Jumbo Asparagus, Poached Hen’s Egg & Hollandaise Sauce
Duo of Soft-Shell Crab & Tiger Prawns Tempura Oriental Salad & Sticky Plum Dressing (G)
Grilled Shetland Scallops, Ginger, Chilli & Spring Onion, Soy & Wasabi Dressing (G)
Shetland Mussels Mariniere, Garlic, Shallots, Chablis & Double Cream
Miso Glazed Black Cod, Beetroot, Sea Samphire, Yuzu, Sesame & Red Chilli Dressing
Warm Goats’ Cheese Bon-Bons, English Beetroot, Granny Smiths’ Apple, Celeriac, Manuka Honey & Balsamic Dressing (G)
SMITH’S SPECIALITIES
Grilled Cornish Hake Fillet ‘Arnold Bennett’, Gratinated with Smoked Haddock & Parmesan Cream Sauce
Baked Norwegian Halibut Fillet, Tartare & Parmesan Crust, Chablis Cream Sauce (G)
Grilled Cornish Monkfish & Tiger Prawns, Coconut Curry Masala Sauce with Basmati Rice (N)
FISH
Fillet of Atlantic Cod
Cornish Monkfish Fillet
Wild Norwegian Halibut
Line Caught Guernsey Skate
Wild Seabass Fillet
Cornish Plaice Fillet
Brixham Dover Sole (550g uncooked weight, served on or off the bone)
Grilled Fillet of Scotch Salmon with Hollandaise Sauce
LOBSTER, CRUSTACEAN & MOLLUSCS
Whole Hot Buttered Native Lobster, Garlic & Herbs (700g / 1½lb uncooked weight)
Whole Jumbo Tiger Prawns (Cooked in Tomato, Chilli, Garlic & White Wine Sauce)
Roasted Shellfish (Half Native Lobster, Whole Wild Jumbo Tiger Prawn, Scottish King Scallops, Cherry Tomatoes & Garlic Butter)
Whole Native Lobster Thermidor (700g / 1½lb uncooked weight) (G)
Shetland King Scallops Meunière (G)
ROASTED AND GRILLED MEATS
Roast Breast of Suffolk Chicken, Pancetta, Petit Pois, Baby Gem & Tarragon Cream
Roasted English Lamb Rump, Chargrilled Mediterranean Vegetables, Rosemary & Red Wine Jus
Sirloin of Scotch Prime Beef, 28 Day Matured (280g / 10oz approx. uncooked weight)
Fillet of Scotch Prime Beef, 28 Day Matured (225g / 8oz approx. uncooked weight)
Surf & Turf – Jumbo Tiger Prawn, Garlic Butter, Sirloin of Scotch Prime Beef (280g / 10oz approx. uncooked weight)
VEGETARIAN
Tomato & Mascarpone Ravioli with Cherry Tomato, Black Olives, Capers, Roasted Pepper, Extra Virgin Oil Dressing, Parmesan and Wild Rocket (G)
Tempura Cauliflower Florets, Curried Lentils, Herb Salsa & Baby Coriander (G)
Roasted Butternut Squash and Paneer Coconut Curry with Basmati Rice
VEGETABLES & SALADS
Steamed Baby Potatoes with Herb Butter
Creamed Potatoes
Smith’s Chips
Dauphinoise Potatoes
Seasonal Vegetables of the Day
Cauliflower Cheese (G)
Buttered Mushy Peas
Creamed New Season’s Leeks
Buttered English Spinach
Buttered Jumbo Asparagus
House Mixed Salad
Vine Tomato & Red Onion Salad
DESSERTS
Sticky Toffee & Date Pudding with Toffee Sauce & Vanilla Ice Cream (G)
Dutch Strawberry & Crème Pâtissier Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream (G)
Fresh Raspberry & Sherry Trifle (N) (G)
Caramelised Apple Tart Tatin with Vanilla Ice Cream (G)
Melting Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Ice Cream Caramelised Pistachios, Dark Chocolate Sauce (N) (G)
Banoffee Cheesecake with Honeycomb Ice Cream (G)
Rum Baba, Costa Rican Honey Glow Pineapple, Rum & Raisin Ice Cream (G)
Steamed Coconut and Raspberry Jam Sponge Pudding with Vanilla Custard (G)
Cardamom Creme Brûlée, White Chocolate & Pistachio Shortbread (N) (G)
Selection of Ice Cream & Sorbets, Brandy Snap Basket (G)
Selection of Cheeses served with Celery, Biscuits & Chutney (G) (N)
STARTERS
SET MENU
Spiced Yellow Lentil Soup with Onion Bhaji
Atlantic Prawn Cocktail with Marie Rose Dressing (G)
Grilled Cornish Sardine Fillets, Confit Garlic, Rosemary & Maldon Salt
Crispy Panko Crumbed Atlantic Cod Goujons, Smith’s Tartare Sauce (G)
Tiger Prawn Tempura, Asian Salad, Soy, Plum & Honey Dressing (G)
Shetland Mussels Mariniere, Chablis, Garlic, Shallot & Double Cream
Smoked, Poached & Kiln Roasted Salmon Pate, Cucumber Relish & Crostini (G)
Coronation Chicken Salad, Chicory, Baby Spinach, Apricots, Sultanas & Baby Coriander (G)
MAIN COURSE
SET MENU
Battered Fillet of Scottish Haddock (G) (N)
Grilled Line Caught Guernsey Skate with Brown Butter & Capers
Grilled Cornish Sea Bream Fillets with Braised Fennel in Tomato, Chilli, White Wine & Garlic
Panko Cornish Plaice Fillets, Katsu Curry Sauce, Sticky Rice & Tograshi Seasoning (G)
Sweet Chilli Glazed Salmon Fillet with Stir Fried Vegetables & Micro Coriander
Shetland Scallops, Tiger Prawn & Mussel Puff Pastry Pie, Shellfish Cream Sauce (G)
Chargrilled 10oz Dry Aged Sirloin Steak with Cherry Tomatoes & Peppercorn Sauce (G) (£4 supplement)
Roasted Tomato & Mascarpone Ravioli with Baby Plum Tomato, Caper, Black Olive & Basil Dressing (G)
DESSERT
SET MENU
Dutch Strawberry & Crème Pâtissier Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream (G)
Pink Yorkshire Rhubarb Crumble with Vanilla Custard (G)
Melting Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Ice Cream, Caramelised Pistachios, Dark Chocolate Sauce (N) (G)
Crème Brûlée with White Chocolate & Pistachio Shortbread (N) (G)
Cheese Selection, Grapes, Chutney, Celery & Biscuits (G) (N)
TRADITIONAL SUNDAY ROAST
Our Sunday Menu is served between 12 (noon) – 3:30pm (last kitchen orders); 5pm close, reopen dinner 6pm. Includes our home baked bread. Full A’la Carte Menu & Daily Specials available alongside our Sunday Roasts. All our Roasts are served with Beef Dripping Roasted Maris Piper Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Yorkshire Pudding (G) & Red Wine Gravy (G).
Dry Aged Sirloin of Black Angus Beef
English Rump of Lamb
Free Range Chicken Breast, Sage, Onion & Pork Sausage Meat Stuffing (G)
Signature Cocktails
All 16.5
Berry Nice
Bacardi Rum, Pimm’s, Watermelon Syrup, Strawberry Purée, Apple and Lime Juices. Fruit Forward, Served in a Highball Glass.
Mandarin Behaviour
Koko Kanu Coconut Rum, Mandarin, Mint, Lime Juice, Sugar, Elderflower Tonic. Refreshing and Tropical. Served Long.
White Diamond
Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila, St Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Almond Syrup, Lime, Orange Bitters. Short, Lightly Nutty with Floral Notes.
Classic Cocktails
All 16.5
Cosmopolitan
Absolut Citron Vodka, Cointreau, Cranberry Juice, Lime Juice
Dark & Stormy
Goslings Rum, Franklin & Sons Ginger Beer, Lime Juice, Angostura Bitters
Espresso Martini
Absolut Vanilla Vodka, Kahlua, Espresso, Brown Sugar
Mai Tai
Bacardi, Sailor Jerry, Myers’s, Wray & Nephew - White, Spiced, Dark and Overproof Rums, Cointreau, Orgeat Syrup, Lime Juice
Moscow Mule
Absolut Vodka, Franklin & Sons Ginger Beer, Fresh Lime Juice
Negroni
Coastal Reach Gin, Campari, Antica Formula Vermouth
Old Fashioned
Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Homemade Demerara Syrup, Angostura Bitters
Paloma
Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup, Franklin & Sons Grapefruit Soda
Pornstar Martini
Absolut Vanilla Vodka, Passion Fruit Liqueur, Passion Fruit Purée, Passion Fruit Syrup
Tom Collins
Bombay Sapphire Gin, Franklin & Sons Soda Water, Fresh Lemon Juice, Sugar
White Russian
Absolut Vodka, Kahlua, Double Cream
Champagne Cocktails
All 16.5
Classic Champagne Cocktail
Courvoisier Cognac, Brown Sugar Cube, Angostura Bitters, Champagne
French 75
Bombay Sapphire Gin, Fresh Lemon Juice, Sugar, Champagne
Kir Royal
Crème de Cassis, Champagne
Classic Martini
Stirred With Noilly Prat Vermouth. Your Choice of a Lemon Twist, Olives or a Cocktail Onion (Gibson).
Vodka Gin
Classic Martini options
Belvedere
Bombay Sapphire
Ketel One
Tanqueray
Konik’s Tail
Grey Goose
Crystal Head
Fishers
Botanist
Roku
Virgin Cocktails
6
Homemade Lemonade
Fresh Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup, Franklin & Sons Soda Water
“Surprise Me” Fruit Punch
Bartender’s Choice of Juices, Purées, Fruits and Syrups
Ruby Rocks
Cranberry Juice, Passionfruit Puree, Grenadine, Spiced Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
The Royal Tonic
Non-Alcoholic Gin, Purple Butterfly Pea Flowers, Rose Water, Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic
Beer
Estrella Galicia 330 ml
Spanish Lager, 0.0% abv
Guinness Zero 440 ml
Irish Stout, 0.0% abv
Sparkling Wine
125ml Bottle
Cuvee Zero Spumante Zonin 0% alcohol
(Italy)
Spirits (25ml)
Gin
Tanqueray Alcohol-Free
Bombay Sapphire
Whitley Neill Blood Orange
Coastal Reach
Portobello
Hayman’s Sloe
Beefeater Pink
Warner`s Rhubarb
Fishers
Hendrick’s
Sipsmith
Tanqueray
Aviation
Botanist
Gin Mare
Monkey 47
Tanqueray Ten
Spirits (25ml)
Vodka
Absolut
Absolut Citron
Absolut Vanilla
Żubrówka
Belvedere
Ketel One
Grey Goose
Konik’s Tail
Crystal Head
Spirits (25ml)
Rum
Havana Club 3yr
Bacardi Carta Blanca
Goslings
Malibu
Myers’s
Sailor Jerry
Diplomatico Mantuano
Koko Kanu
Kraken
Havana Club Añejo
Wray& Nephew
Zacapa 23yr
Spirits (25ml)
Tequila and Mezcal
Olmeca Blanco
Olmeca Reposado
Quiquiriqui Mezcal
Don Julio 1942
Spirits (25ml)
Cognac
Courvoisier VS
Martel VS
Hennessy VS
Remy Martin VSOP
Remy Martin 1738 Accord Royal
Hennessy XO
Remy Martin XO
Hennessy Paradis
Spirits (25ml)
Armagnac
Janneau VSOP
Janneau XO
Spirits (25ml)
Brandy
Tosolini Grappa
Artigiana Cividina Pisco ABA
Dupont Calvados Pays d'Auge Fine
Vermouth and Aperitif
All 50ml
Martini Bianco
Martini Extra Dry
Lillet Blanc
Noilly Prat
Martini Rosso
Aperol
Campari
Pimm's
Antica Formula
Liqueurs
All 50ml
Baileys
Crème de Menthe
Disaronno Amaretto
Fernet Branca
Frangelico
Kahlua
Limoncello Isolabella
St Germain
Tia Maria
Benedictine
Cointreau
Drambuie
Grand Marnier
Kümmel
Montenegro
Absinthe La Fée
Pernod
Shots
All 6.5
Baby Guinness
B52
Cazcabel Café
Tequila Rose
White Sambuca
Black Sambuca
Bottled Cider
Magners 330ml
Rekorderlig Strawberry & Lime 330ml
Beers
Draught Lager
Peroni 1/2 Pint
Peroni Pint
Smith’s 1/2 Pint
Smith’s Pint
Asahi 330ml
Bottled Beers
Budweiser 330ml
Bottled Beers
Corona 330ml
Bottled Beers
Meantime Pale Ale 330ml
Bottled Beers
Doom Bar 500ml
Bottled Beers
Estrella Galicia 330ml
0.0% abv
Guinness 440ml
0.0% abv
Soft Drinks
All 3.9
Diet Coke
Coca Cola
Fever Tree Tonic Water
Fever Tree Light Tonic Water
Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic
Fever Tree Lemon Tonic
Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic
Fever Tree Ginger Ale
Franklin & Sons Ginger Beer
Franklin & Sons Lemonade
Franklin & Sons Pink Grapefruit Soda
Franklin & Sons Soda Water
Juices
All 5.5
Eager Apple
Eager Cranberry
Eager Orange
Eager Pineapple
Eager Tomato
Water
330ml
Belu Still Mineral Water
Belu Sparkling Mineral Water
Water
750ml
Smith’s Natural Still Spring
Smith’s Natural Sparkling Spring
Hot Drinks
All 4.5
Double Espresso
Americano
Black Coffee
White Coffee
Cappuccino
Cafe Latte
Double Macchiato
Tea: Chamomile, Earl Grey, English Breakfast, English Breakfast Decaffeinated, Green, Peppermint,
Liqueur Coffee
All 10
Irish Coffee
French Coffee
Baileys Coffee
Calypso Coffee
Floater Coffee (non-alco)
Champagne
Glass 125ml / Bottle / Magnum
Gobillard Brut Tradition NV
Gobillard Brut Rosé NV
Taittinger Prestige Rose NV
Pol Roger Brut Réserve NV
Veuve Clicquot Brut NV
Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut NV
Laurent-Perrier Rosé NV
Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé
Ruinart Blanc de Blancs NV
Dom Pérignon Vintage
Louis Roeder Cristal
Sparkling Wine
Ca' Vescovo Prosecco Brut (Italy)
Rosamaro Rosé Brut, Altemura (Italy) NV
Organic Cremant d’Alsace Brut, Domaine Deringer (France) NV
Chapel Down Brut (England) NV
Cuvee Zero Spumante Zonin 0% alcohol (Italy)
White Wine
Le Bosq Blanc, Vin de France 2024
Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine sur Lie La Bretesche 2024
Picpoul de Pinet, Les Prades 2024
Chablis, Chartron et Trébuchet 2024/25
Pouilly-Fumé Les Duchesses, Laporte 2024
Sancerre, La Gemière 2024
Pouilly Fuissé, Saumaize-Michelin 2023
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Chante Cigale 2024
Chablis 1er Cru, Montmain, Louis Michel 2023
Billaud-Simon Chablis Tete D'Or 2023
Mercurey Clos Rochette, Faiveley 2023
Meursault, Jean-Michel Gaunoux 2023
Puligny-Montrachet Les 8 Climats, Alain Chavy 2022/23
Chablis Grand Cru, Vaudésir, Louis Michel 2023
Meursault Village Clos St Felix, Michelot 2022/23
Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les ‘Champ Gain’, Faiveley 2022
Pinot Gris, Trimbach 2018
Pinot Blanc, Diringer 2021
Riesling Cuvée Frédéric Emile, Trimbach 2019
Coastal Reach, Bacchus 2023
Pinot Grigio, Ca' Vescovo, Friuli Aquileia 2024
Chardonnay, Ca' Bolani 2025
Gavi di Gavi DOCG, Cossetti 2024
Albariño, Veiga de Princessa Pazo do Mar 2024
Riesling, Pikes 2024/25
Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne, d'Arenberg 2024
Sauvignon Blanc, Hãhã, Marlborough 2025
Sauvignon Blanc, Cloudy Bay, Marlborough 2025
Sauvignon Blanc, Du Toitskloof 2025
Petit Chenin Blanc, Ken Forrester 2025
Red Wine
Licantén Cabernet Franc, Idahue Estate La Ronciere 2023 (Chile)
Guest Red Wine
Le Bosq Rouge, Vin de France 2024
Côtes de Provence AOP, Ultimate Provence 2022
Fleurie Poncié, Chermette 2024
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Chante Cigale 2023
Charmes de Kirwan Margaux 2021
Aloxe-Corton Rouge, Maillard Père et Fils 2022
Gevrey-Chambertin Champlain, Pierre Andre 2003
Beaune 1er Cru, Les Cents Vignes 2022
Gevrey-Chambertin, Joseph Drouhin 2022
La Marzelle Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classe 2021
St Julien, Talbot 2017
La Fleur-Pétrus, Pomerol 2016
Margaux Premier Grand Cru Classé 2011
Merlot, Ca' Vescovo, Friuli Aquileia Superiore 2024
Puglia Rosso, Lupo Meraviglia 2022
Primitivo Salento, Masseria Altemura 2023
Castello di Albola, Chianti Classico DOCG 2024
Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOCG, Zonin Jewels 2022
Rocca di Montemassi Rocca di Montemassi 2019
Barolo ‘Lecinquevigne’ Damiliano 2020
Amarone, Valpolicella Villa Scriani 2020
Podere San Cristoforo, Petit Verdot Toscana IGT 2020/21
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Terre del Palio 2019
Barolo ‘Cannubi’ DOCG, Damilano 2019
Crianza Tempranillo, Alvides, Ribera del Duero 2021/22
Rioja ‘Cédula Real’ Gran Reserva, Eguren Ugarte 2015
Malbec, Proemio (Argentina) 2023
Pinot Noir, Leese-Fitch (California) 2020
Abstract, Orin Swift (California) 2022
Pinot Noir, Merry Edwards Russian River (Sonoma) 2021
Shiraz, Synonymous, Chaffey Bros Wine Co. 2021
Pinot Noir, Cloudy Bay, Marlborough 2023
Pinotage, Du Toitskloof Cellar 2021
Rosé Wine
Le Bosq Rosé, Vin de France 2024
La Vidaubanaise Roubertas, Côtes de Provence 2025
Sancerre Rosé, Les Grandmontains, Laporte 2024
Château Minuty, ‘M’ by Minuty, Côtes de Provence 2025
Whispering Angel, Caves d'Esclans, Côtes de Provence 2025
Ott Clos Mireille, Côtes de Provence 2024
Pinot Grigio Blush, Della Venezie 2024
White Zinfandel, West Coast Swing (California) 2022
Orange Wine
'Pao'Orange Marche IGT Bianco, CasalFarneto 2024
Ports
Glass 75ml / Bottle 75 cl
Graham’s LBV 2019
Graham’s Tawny 10 year
Graham’s Tawny 20 year
Graham’s Tawny 40 year
Ruby Finest Reserve Port NV
Taylor’s Vintage Port 2007
Warre’s Vintage Port 1985
Sherry
Glass 75ml / Bottle 37.5 cl
Tio Pepe (dry)
Harveys Bristol Cream (medium)
Harveys Amontillado (sweet)
Pedro Ximénez, Bella Luna (luscious)
Sweet Wines
Glass 75ml / Bottle
Elysium Black Muscat 2021 (California, USA)
37.5 cl
Tokaji Aszu 6 Puttonyos (Hungary)
50 cl
Peller Family Estate Icewine Vidal 2019
37.5 cl
Vin Santo Del Chianti Classico DOC, Castello Di Albola 2010 (Italy)
50 cl

Kolapata
Kolapata is a strong place to explore Bangladeshi cooking beyond the usual curry-house shorthand. The Whitechapel dining room is casual and busy, with a menu built for sharing and enough regional detail to reward an adventurous order. It suits families and groups especially well because rice, bread, fish, meat and vegetable dishes can be combined around the table. The restaurant's current popularity is substantial, yet the most useful reason to choose it is the breadth of distinctive Bangladeshi flavours.
Bhuna khichuri offers a comforting centre to the meal, while kacchi biryani brings fragrant rice and slow-cooked meat in a more celebratory form. Add one or two bhorta preparations to compare smoky, mashed vegetables or fish with sharper chilli and mustard notes. Halim provides a deeply savoury, slow-cooked contrast, and hilsa or another fish special can take the order in a more traditional direction. Ask the team how many dishes a group needs; the menu is tempting enough that it is easy to order more rich food than the table can comfortably finish.
Address: 222 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BJ
Kolapata Menu
Starter
Haleem
Different type of lentils with lamb meat on the bone, dressing with fried onions, garlic oil fresh coriander special herbs, and masala.
Chotpoti
White peas cooked with Potato, green chillies, coriander, chopped eggs and Tamarind sauce.
King Prawn Puri
Succulent king prawns in a delicate, crispy puri.
Chicken Tikka
Kebab Roll (Chicken/Lamb)
Tender chicken or lamb wrapped in a flavorful roll.
Prawn Puri
Delicate prawns in a light, crispy puri.
Sheek Kebab Lamb
Nihari
Served with butter naan
Shami Kebab
Tender patties of spiced meat, typically served as an appetizer.
Kolapata Special Biriyani
Morogh Polao
Cooked with roast chicken and Kalijira rice with medium delicate spice and baked in authentic style with saffron flavour served with curry sauce, egg and salad. Contain Nuts.
Special Bhuna Khechuri
Cooked with beef on the bone and basmati rice and mixed lentils served with curry sauce, egg and salad.
House Special Chicken Biriyani
Cooked with chicken and kalijira rice with medium delicate spice and baked in authentic style with saffron flavour served with curry sauce and salad
KOLAPATA CHEF SPECIAL FISH DISHES
Elish Fry (2 Pcs)
Bangladeshi Fresh water Fish deep fried and served with caramelised onion , herbs
Elish Fry (1 Pcs)
Bangladeshi Fresh water Fish deep fried and served with caramelised onion , herbs
KingPrawn Kolapata
Cooked with king prawn in the shell with onions, green chilies in gravy sauce.
Rui Fry
Bangladeshi fresh water fish fried with onion, herbs.
Rupchanda Fry
Whole Promfret Fish deep fried snd served with caramelised onion , herbs.
Shoorisha Elish (2 Pcs)
Bangladeshi Fresh water Fish cooked in mustered and Kolapata special sauce.
Rohu Bhuna
Fish Cooked with onion, tomato, green chilies in a gravy sauce.
Shoorisha Elish (1 Pcs)
Bangladeshi Fresh water Fish cooked in mustered and Kolapata special sauce.
Set Meals
Set Meal 2 ( for 2 person)
Chotpoti, Beef/chicken Bhuna, Elish Fry(2 pcs),Sobji, Aloo Bhorta, Tarka Dall (Large), Rice, Salad, Glass of Coke,Tea or Firni

Fatto A Mano Tower Bridge
Fatto a Mano brings the buoyant energy of a neighbourhood pizzeria to the waterfront at St Katharine Docks. The open kitchen, broad terrace and room for larger bookings make this branch more flexible than many compact London pizza spots. It works for a quick meal after sightseeing, a relaxed date or a group that wants to share starters before ordering individual pizzas. Recent reviews repeatedly praise the light, blistered crust and the staff's confidence with dietary questions.
A Margherita is the clearest way to judge the dough, tomato and mozzarella, while the spicy options add 'nduja, pepperoni or chilli without losing the base beneath heavy toppings. Fried pizza dough and croquettes make useful starters, and the current menu also includes a well-regarded non-gluten base for diners who need it. Tiramisu is the natural finish if the table has space. Book the terrace when the weather is kind, but the counter facing the oven is the better seat for anyone interested in the pace and craft of the kitchen.
Address: Unit 3, Tower Bridge House, St Katharine's Way, London E1W 1BA
Fatto A Mano Tower Bridge Menu
STARTERS | SIDES
Sicilian olives Nocellara
Campania fries
Garlic, rosemary
Fatto potato croquettes
Neapolitan smoked provola potato croquettes
'Nduja lasagna fritta
Spicy beef & pork ragu lasagna bites, 'nduja honey
Pesto rosso & goat's cheese arancini
Goat’s cheese, pesto rosso, mozzarella, panko
Parmigiana di melanzane
Aubergine, tomato, mozzarella, parmesan, basil, toasted bread
Arrabbiata montanare
Fried pizza dough topped with spicy arrabbiata sauce, 24 month aged parmesan, basil
Bruschetta classica
Marinated datterino tomatoes, oregano, garlic, basil
Bruschetta burrata
Burrata, pesto, slow-dried tomatoes, dried olives
Rocket, parmesan & balsamic
With Cetara anchovies
Fatto panzanella salad
Beef tomatoes, croutons, roasted peppers, black olives, capers, red onions, fennel, salsa verde, basil
RED PIZZA
Marinara
Tomato, garlic, oregano, basil
Margherita
Tomato, mozzarella, parmesan, basil
Margherita buffalo
Tomato, mozzarella, buffalo mozzarella, parmesan, basil
Diavola
Tomato, Ventricina spicy salami, chilli, mozzarella, parmesan, basil
Arrabbiata & burrata
Burrata, arrabbiata sauce, shallots, roasted peppers, dried olives, mozzarella, parmesan, basil
Capricciosa
Tomato, ham, salame Napoli, mushrooms, artichokes, black olives, mozzarella, parmesan, basil
'Nduja
Tomato, 'nduja, Ventricina spicy salami, roasted peppers, mozzarella, parmesan, basil
Norma
Tomato, fried aubergine, ricotta, smoked ricotta, mozzarella, basil
Fatto vegan 'nduja
Tomato, vegan 'nduja, fried aubergine, red onions, black olives, chilli, vegan mozzarella, basil
Napoletana
Tomato, Cetara anchovies, black olives, capers, datterino tomatoes, garlic, oregano, basil
Panna
Ham, mushrooms, panna (Italian cream), mozzarella, parmesan, basil
Tuna & black olives
Tuna loin, black olives, red onions, datterino tomatoes, mozzarella, oregano, basil
Vegan burrata & pesto rosso
Vegan burrata, pesto rosso, courgettes, rocket, slow-dried tomatoes, dried olives
Pancetta, porcini & gorgonzola
Black pepper pancetta, porcini mushrooms, gorgonzola, mozzarella, parmesan
Pesto, asparagus & goat's cheese
Neal's Yard goat's cheese, pesto, asparagus, courgettes, datterino tomatoes, mozzarella, parmesan
Salsiccia e friarielli
Friarielli cream, black pepper sausage, friarielli (Neapolitan broccoli), smoked provola, dried chilli, mozzarella, parmesan
EXTRA TOPPINGS
Anchovies
Halal salami
Tuna loin
Chilli
Rocket
Black olives
Mushrooms
Roasted peppers
Datterino tomatoes
Red onion
Courgette
Fried aubergine
Artichokes
Friarielli (Neapolitan broccoli)
Porcini mushrooms

Emilia's Crafted Pasta (Aldgate)
Emilia's Aldgate is built around a simple promise: fresh pasta made in-house and paired with a short list of sauces chosen for each shape. The branch is close to Aldgate East station and has the lively, close-packed feel of a specialist rather than a broad Italian restaurant. It is ideal for a focused lunch or casual dinner when pasta is the clear priority. Watching bowls leave the open kitchen also makes the room feel more animated than its compact footprint suggests.
The slow-cooked béchamel bolognese with pappardelle is the comforting benchmark, while lamb ravioli gives a richer filled-pasta option. Pistachio pesto with casarecce balances nuttiness, tomato and a shape that holds sauce well; truffled cacio e pepe goes in a creamier, more aromatic direction. Seasonal specials can be worth choosing, including seafood pasta when the kitchen pairs linguine with monkfish and lobster bisque. Burrata and tomato make a bright starter, although the pasta is substantial enough that a shared opening plate is usually sufficient.
Address: 77 Alie Street, London E1 8NH
Emilia's Crafted Pasta (Aldgate) Menu
Antipasti
Mixed marinated olives (vegan)
Toasted sourdough bread with organic EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) (vegan)
Sourdough bruschetta with seasoned heritage tomatoes (vegan)
Plate of cured Italian meats:
Truffle mortadella, Coppa di Parma & spicy Ventricina salame new!
Creamy Burrata with organic EVOO
with toasted sourdough bread
Creamy Burrata with organic EVOO
with heritage tomatoes
Salad (main course or to share)
Italian garden salad with rocket, cherry tomatoes, olives, marinated borlotti beans, raisins, pumpkin seeds, pickled onions and radish (lemon & tahini dressing) (vegan)
Pasta dishes
All our pasta and sauces are freshly made every morning in our restaurant with 100% natural ingredients.
Homemade tomato sauce with freshly chopped basil (radiatori) (vegan)
Homemade tomato sauce with freshly chopped basil (radiatori) (vegan)
with buffalo mozzarella DOP
Homemade tomato sauce with freshly chopped basil (radiatori) (vegan)
with a 100g ball of Burrata Pugliese new!
Homemade pistachio pesto with sautéed cherry tomatoes (casarecce) (vegan)
Homemade creamy walnut sauce with chestnut mushrooms (casarecce) (veggie)
Truffled Cacio e Pepe (casarecce)
Carbonara with pancetta (or smoked salmon), pecorino DOP and beaten eggs (bucatini)
Homemade 4 hour slow cooked béchamel bolognese with grated parmesan* (pappardelle) (no pork)
Homemade basil pesto with grated parmesan* (casarecce)
Sustainably sourced yellowfin tuna Puttanesca with tomatoes, olives & capers (bucatini) (spicy) new!
Handmade ravioli with high-welfare 100% grass-fed lamb, parsley and parmesan* in a light butter & sage sauce
Side dishes (5.5 each)
Rocket, olives, cherry tomatoes and mixed peppers salad (veggie)
(honey balsamic dressing)
Rocket and parmesan* salad, lemon dressing & balsamic vinegar
Steamed fine green beans with extra virgin olive oil (vegan)
or our homemade basil pesto
After Pasta
All our desserts (except our gelato) are freshly made every day in each of our restaurants. Our gelato is made in Italy by a small producer using traditional artisanal methods.
Affogato
espresso with creamy mascarpone gelato
100% Natural Italian gelato (in a cup)
creamy mascarpone, chocolate & hazelnut, Sicilian pistachio or raspberry sorbet (vegan)
Emilia’s signature amaretto tiramisù
with crushed amaretti & cantuccini biscuits sprinkled on top (contains alcohol & nuts)
Creamy pistachio cheesecake
with a crunchy, chocolate shortbread biscuit base
Creamy vanilla panna cotta with strawberry compote and shortbread crumble new!
made with real vanilla pods!
‘Chocolate salami’ with sea salt
made from 54% chocolate and crunchy biscuits (vegan)
Italian crunchy almond biscuits
a handful of amaretti and cantuccini biscuits
Digestifs
Double shot of Limoncello, Amaretto, Amaro or Grappa (50ml)
all 6
Dessert wine
Palazzina Moscato Passito DOC (70ml/375ml)
6.5/26
Coffees
Espresso/Macchiato (single)*
Espresso/Macchiato (double)*
Cappuccino, Latte, Americano*
Corretto (espresso with grappa)
Hot drinking chocolate
(Real chocolate - made with chocolate beads, not powder!) Salted caramel (served with organic fresh milk) Vegan rich chocolate (served with oat milk)
Hot drinking chocolate
(Real chocolate - made with chocolate beads, not powder!) Salted caramel (served with organic fresh milk) Vegan rich chocolate (served with oat milk)
Pot of tea
all 3.7
English Breakfast
Peppermint
Green tea
Red berry
Red
125ml/750ml
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC
6.2 / 28
Uggiano Roccialta Chianti DOCG
7.2 / 33
Bottega Vinai Pinot Nero DOC new!
8.2 / 38
White
125ml/750ml
Il Meridione Grillo IGT
6.2 / 28
Camillone Sauvignon Blanc DOC
7.2 / 33
Nuovo Quadro Gavi di Gavi DOCG new!
8.2 / 38
Rosé
125ml/750ml
Ancora Chiaretto DOC
6.7 / 30
Prosecco
125ml/750ml
Dolci Colline DOC
7.7 / 35
Italian craft beers (330ml bottle)
Non-alcoholic beer Menabrea (0% ABV)
Menabrea Blonde (lager)
Baladin x Emilia’s L’ippa (IPA) new!
Cocktails (10 each)
Hugo (Elderflower & Prosecco Spritz)
Aperol Spritz / Limoncello Spritz
Gin & tonic
Peach Bellini
Negroni
Mocktails (8 each)
Elderflower sours
Watermelon Mojito new!
Organic Italian soft drinks (4.7 each)
Lemonade / Orangeade / Pomegranate
Tè alla Pesca - Peach iced tea (all 275ml)
Other soft drinks (3.7 each)
Orange or Apple juice (200ml)
Coca cola (normal, diet or zero – 330ml)
San Pellegrino sparkling water (500ml)
Acqua Panna still water (500ml)

The Cardinal Bar & Kitchen
The Cardinal is a modern all-day restaurant inside the Aldgate hotel now operating under the Leonardo name. Hotel dining can feel anonymous, but this room has built a strong local following for attentive service, cocktails and a menu that moves easily from breakfast to dinner. Its position opposite Aldgate station makes it especially useful for meeting people coming from different parts of London. Choose it for a business lunch, drinks with food or a relaxed evening where broad choice matters.
The menu mixes modern European foundations with Asian and Middle Eastern accents. Brunch may include a confit duck Benedict or a Reuben-style croissant, while later meals move through mezze, dumplings, salmon, chicken and a substantial Cardinal burger. Sharing plates are a sensible way to experience that range without forcing the table into one style of cooking. The breadth is the point rather than a single signature cuisine, and current feedback is strongest when it mentions well-seasoned food alongside staff who explain the menu and adapt recommendations to the group.
Address: Ground Floor, 9 Aldgate High Street, London EC3N 1AH
The Cardinal Bar & Kitchen Menu
Breakfast
CARDINAL FULL ENGLISH
Two Fried Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, Slow Roast Tomato, Buttered Mushrooms, Grilled Sourdough Toast and Baked Beans
Smashed Avocado with poached eggs (v)
Sourdough toast, avocado, lime
Lamb katti roll with mint chutney
Roti, egg, cheese, pulled lamb, pickled onions, peppers
Vietnamese eggs filled croissant (v)
Folded omelette, chilli, cheese, spring onion, chilli oil
Confit duck benedict with hollandaise
Hoisin, confit duck, toasted muffin
Smashed sausage, egg & cheese bap
Smashed sausage patty, cheddar, brown sauce, fried egg in a brioche bun
Philly steak n cheese sandwich
Dry aged sirloin, caramelised onion, pickles, kimchi mayo, cheese
SMOKED SALMON & SCRAMBLED EGGS
Oak smoked Scottish salmon, sourdough toast
Strawberry & Yuzu trifle Brûlée French toast (v)
Strawberry & yuzu jam, whipped mascarpone, Kent strawberries, shortbread
BANANA BREAD (V)
Whipped mascarpone, blood orange, pistachio
spinach & feta borek (v)
Filo pastry, spinach, cream cheese, feta, cheddar, fried egg, chimichurri
Sunday's Only
PERI PERI 1/2 CORNFED CHICKEN
Bread sauce, gravy
VEGGIE HAGGIS (V)
Bread sauce, veggie gravy, Yorkshire pudding
Start/Share
Lamb Birria Taco
Braised lamb shoulder, pickled slaw, Aji Amarillo, braising sauce
Korean Fried Chicken Wings
Korean sauce, sesame seeds, chilli, spring onions, lime
Chopped Salad (v)
Lettuce, carrots, celery, radish, burnt corn, crispy shallots, avocado, hot honey ranch dressing
Chicken Momos
Chicken filled steam dumplings, crispy chilli oil
Samphire Bhajia (V)
Samphire & onion bhajia’s, tamarind & mint chutney, curry leaves
Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower (VG)
Deep fried cauliflower florets, sriracha sauce, sesame seeds, chilli, spring onions, lime
Confit Duck Bao
Confit duck legs, hoisin, spring onions, chilli, pickle cucumber
Salmon Tataki
Thinly sliced salmon, avocado, jalapeño, trout eggs, ponzu, radish, lime
Burrata (v)
Heritage tomatoes, basil, balsamic
Mezze Platter to Share (V)
Hummus, Imam Bayaldi, Tzatziki, pita bread, falafel, halloumi, olives and halloumi fries with sumac honey yoghurt
Mains
Salmon Mie Goreng
Miso marinated salmon, fried egg, stir fry noodles, pak choy, mushrooms, cabbage, bean sprouts, Mie Goreng sauce, crispy fried shallots
Aubergine Steak (vg)
Grilled aubergine steak, pomegranate, Imam Bayaldi, turmeric cous cous, pomegranate molasses
Cardinal Burger
Dry aged beef patty, Kimchi mayo, smoked apple wood cheddar, caramelised onions, lettuce, tomato, gherkins, fries
1/2 BBQ Chicken
Pickled slaw, mix leaf salad, fries
Sirloin & Fries
Dry aged 8oz sirloin steak, miso butter, fries
Tandoori Lamb Chops
Crushed potatoes, watercress, pickled onions
Fish & Chips
Fennel battered haddock fillets, tartare sauce, chips, minted peas
Tajarin Aglio e Olio (V)
Tajarin pasta, chilli, garlic, pangrattato, Parmesan
Sides
Halloumi Fries (v)
Garlic Green Beans with Cherry Tomatoes (v)
Tenderstem Broccoli with Soy, Chilli (v)
Mixed Leaf Salad with House Dressing (vg)
Fries (vg)
Truffle Fries, Parmesan and Chives (v)
Garlic Green Beans (V)
Cherry tomatoes
Tenderstem Broccoli (V)
Soy, chilli
Mixed Leaf Salad (VG)
House dressing
Fries (VG)
Truffle Fries (V)
Parmesan & chives
Halloumi Fries (V)
Sumac & honey yoghurt dip
Desserts
PISTACHIO CHEESECAKE
Orange blossom cheesecake, pistachio & white chocolate sauce, crispy kunafa pastry
Kids Mains
FISH GOUJOUNS
Breaded fish, fries, tartar sauce
CARDINAL KIDS BURGER
Beef patty, English muffin, fries
GRILLED CHICKEN
Grilled chicken breast, fries, mix leaf salad
KIDS PASTA (V)
Tomato sauce, cheese
Kids Dessert
ONE SCOOP OF ICE CREAM OR SORBET
Seasonal choice of ice cream or sorbet, waffle biscuit

Tondo Pizza
Tondo is the small, independent alternative to the area's larger pizzerias. The restaurant occupies a compact, welcoming room at Hermitage Court on Wapping High Street, beside the community moorings. The scale suits a quiet dinner or takeaway, while the consistently enthusiastic response to the dough makes it worth the short journey south from Whitechapel.
The Margherita keeps the focus on fermented dough, tomato and melted cheese, and the Diavola adds a pronounced chilli-and-salami edge for diners who want heat. Burrata works well before the pizza because its cool richness contrasts with the blistered crust. The menu remains deliberately concise, which is a strength when the kitchen executes its core product carefully. Check the current opening days before travelling, as Tondo runs a more limited schedule than an all-day chain, and use the latest address rather than older references to Pier Head.
Address: Unit 2, Hermitage Court, Wapping High Street, London E1W 1NR
Tondo Pizza Menu
Starters
Rocket Salad
Wild Rocket, cherry tomatoes, parmesan.
Nocellara Olives
Garlic Bread
Pizzas
Diavola Pizza
Tomato, mozzarella, salami, nduja & chilli flakes.
Margherita Pizza
Tomato, mozzarella & basil.
Marinara Pizza
Tomato, cherry tomatoes, black olives, garlic & oregano.
Rucola
Tomato, mozzarella, cherry tomato, rocket, parmesan.
Tropea
Mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, black olives, red onions, basil.
Carminuccio
Tomato, pancetta, oregano, black pepper, parmesan, basil.
Salerno
Mozzarella, golden tomatoes, anchovies, basil, lemon zest.
Napoli
Tomato, mozzarella, anchovies, oregano, capers.
Tondo
Tomato, mozzarella, burrata, rocket, cherry tomatoes, parmesan.
Nonno
Tomato, mozzarella, salsiccia, friarielli.
Autunno
Mozzarella, pumpkin cream, gorgonzola, speck, walnuts.
Marmo
Mozzarella, mortadella, pistachio cream, pistachio grains.
Desserts
Tiramisu
Nutella Pizza
Soft Drinks
Coca Cola
Coca Cola Zero
San Pellegrino
Still Water
Beers
Peroni
Moretti
Wine
House Red Wine
House White Wine

Emilia's Crafted Pasta (St. Katharine Docks)
Emilia's original dockside branch earns its own place because the setting changes the experience. The tiny room and counter look onto the marina, turning a direct bowl of pasta into a more memorable lunch or early dinner. Space is limited, so booking is wise when the weather brings people to St Katharine Docks. Couples and small groups fit best, particularly diners who enjoy watching fresh pasta and sauces come together in an open kitchen.
The menu shares the Aldgate branch's focus on sauce-and-shape pairings. Pappardelle with slow-cooked bolognese is deep and comforting, casarecce with pistachio pesto brings a greener, nutty contrast, and cacio e pepe keeps the ingredient list short enough to expose the texture of the pasta. Bruschetta with ripe tomato and a creamy burrata are useful starters, while pistachio cheesecake or tiramisu continues the Italian theme. The waterfront location is the deciding advantage when both branches are equally convenient.
Address: Unit C3, Ivory House, St Katharine Docks, London E1W 1AT
Emilia's Crafted Pasta (St. Katharine Docks) Menu
Antipasti
Mixed marinated olives V
Sourdough bruschetta with heritage tomatoes, garlic and freshly chopped basil vegan
Finely sliced bresaola (cured beef) with rocket and parmesan* salad or toasted sourdough bread
Burrata with toasted sourdough bread and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
Salads
(main course or to share)
Italian grains and mixed vegetable salad with pomegranates, oranges and freshly chopped mint vegan
(choice of dressing)
Heritage tomatoes and burrata salad with freshly chopped herbs
(extra virgin olive oil)
Side dishes
(£4.7 each)
Rocket, olives, cherry tomatoes and mixed peppers salad vegan
(honey balsamic dressing)
Rocket and parmesan* side salad
(lemon dressing)
Steamed fine green beans with extra virgin olive oil (V) or our homemade basil pesto
Pasta dishes
Homemade tomato sauce with freshly chopped basil (radiatori) vegan
with buffalo mozzarella DOP - add £2
Homemade creamy walnut sauce with chestnut mushrooms (casarecce) V
“The Liguria region in north-western Italy gave birth to salsa di noci, direct from its rich and fertile soil, translating into creamy simplicity”
Truffled Cacio e Pepe (casarecce)
“This delicate twist on one of the most ancient dishes of traditional Roman cuisine adds truffle notes to the simple creamy and peppery sauce.”
Homemade pistachio and basil pesto with sautéed cherry tomatoes (casarecce) vegan
“A vegan Sicilian twist on our creamy green Genovese pesto”
Smoked salmon (or pancetta) carbonara with pecorino DOP and beaten eggs (bucatini)
“Although the origins of this classic are hazy, with carbonaro translating as charcoal burner, it is believed that the lush creaminess of this filling dish fuelled hungry workers”
4 hour slow cooked béchamel bolognese with grated parmesan* (pappardelle) (no pork)
“Hailing from Imola, a town located on the Santerno River to the west of Bologna, pappardelle al ragú is a slow-cooked meat sauce”
Homemade basil pesto with grated parmesan* (casarecce)
“Genoa in northern Italy is home to this intense and deliciously fragrant sauce”
Handmade ravioli with high welfare 100% grass-fed lamb, parsley and parmesan* in a light butter & sage sauce
“A delicate combination of lamb and herbs from the Emilia-Romagna region”
After Pasta
Affogato
espresso with creamy mascarpone gelato
100% Natural Italian gelato (in a cup)
creamy mascarpone, chocolate & hazelnut, Sicilian pistachio or raspberry sorbet (vegan)
Emilia’s signature amaretto tiramisù
with crushed amaretti & cantuccini biscuits sprinkled on top (contains alcohol & nuts)
Creamy pistachio cheesecake
with a crunchy, chocolate shortbread biscuit base
Creamy vanilla panna cotta with strawberry compote and shortbread crumble new!
made with real vanilla pods!
‘Chocolate salami’ with sea salt
made from 54% chocolate and crunchy biscuits (vegan)
Italian crunchy almond biscuits
a handful of amaretti and cantuccini biscuits
Red
(125ml / 750ml)
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC
Conviviale Primitivo IGT
White
(125ml / 750ml)
Il Meridione Grillo IGT
Camillone Sauvignon Blanc DOC
Rosé
(Ancora Chiaretto DOC)
Ancora Chiaretto DOC
Prosecco
(Dolci Colline DOC)
Dolci Colline DOC
Italian craft beer
(all 330 ml)
Menabrea Blonde
Amarcord Gradisca
Baladin Birra Nazionale
Cocktails
(£8.5 each)
Amaretto Sour
(Amaretto, lemon juice and egg white)
Aperol Spritz
(Aperol, prosecco and soda)
Negroni
(Gin, Martini Red and Campari)
Peach Bellini
(White peach puree and prosecco)
Organic Italian soft drinks
(£4 each)
Gassosa — lemonade
Aranciata — orangeade
Melagrana — pomegranate
Chinotto — bitter citrus
(all 335 ml)
Other soft drinks
(£3 each)
Orange or Apple juice
(200ml)
Coca Cola
(normal or diet — 330ml)
San Pellegrino sparkling water or Acqua Panna still water
(500ml)
Digestifs
all 6
Double shot of Limoncello, Amaretto, Amaro or Grappa (50ml)
Dessert wine
Palazzina Moscato Passito DOC
(70ml/375ml)
Coffees
*Alternative vegan milk available
Espresso/Macchiato (single)*
Espresso/Macchiato (double)*
Cappuccino, Latte, Americano*
Corretto (espresso with grappa)
Hot drinking chocolate
Hot drinking chocolate
(Real chocolate - made with chocolate beads, not powder!) Salted caramel (served with organic fresh milk) Vegan rich chocolate (served with oat milk)
Pot of tea
all 3.7
Pot of tea
English Breakfast Peppermint Green tea Red berry

Bravas Tapas
Bravas Tapas uses its dockside terrace and compact dining room to create the relaxed rhythm that Spanish small plates need. The cooking is contemporary and sometimes borrows a Japanese accent, but the meal still works best when dishes arrive in waves for the table to share. It is a particularly good choice for a sunny lunch, a date or a group willing to discuss the order rather than choosing separate mains. Service can feel brisk at busy times, so a measured first round is sensible.
Patatas bravas and pan con tomate establish the basics, then grilled octopus, prawns with garlic or salmon rulada can form a seafood round. Moorish-spiced lamb chops and glazed Iberian pork belly bring deeper flavours afterwards, while padron peppers and a vegetable plate keep the table balanced. The restaurant's alioli is a recurring highlight and should be shared across more than one dish. Order gradually if the kitchen allows it: the contrast between crisp, smoky, rich and acidic plates is more enjoyable when the table is not crowded at once.
Address: Saint Katharine Docks, East Smithfield, London E1W 1AT
Bravas Tapas Menu
ARTISANAL SNACKS
Traditional Spanish Pickles
Olives, Guindillas, Garlic, Gherkins, Chillies
Roasted Marcona Almonds
Valencian Orange Zest
Marinated Cantabrian White Anchovies
Piquillo “Montaditos”
Assortment of Cheeses
Monte de Toledo, Valdeon, *Idiazabal Cheese
5J Cinco Jotas
Acorn fed 100% Iberico Ham
MEAT & POULTRY TAPAS
Foie Gras “Crema Catalana”
Cherries, Bellota Ham, Home Made Brioche
Morcillas de Burgos Sliders
Green Apple Slaw, *Idiazabal Cheese
Roasted Iberian Pork Belly
Piquillo Pepper Glaze
Moorish Spiced Lamb Chops
Rosemary Alioli
Galician Beef Short Rib
Truffle, Crispy Onion
VEGETARIAN TAPAS
Pan con Tomate
Toasted Baguette with Tomato & Olive Oil
Malaguena Salad
Pineapple, Fennel, Sherry, Vinaigrette
Brava Potatoes
Salsa Brava, Whipped-to-Order Alioli
Blistered Padron Peppers
Sea Salt
Gazpacho
Pipirrana, Croutons
Spinach Croquetas
FISH & SEAFOOD TAPAS
Gambas al Ajilo
Chillies, Garlic, Olive Oil, Coriander
Fresh Salmon ‘Rulada,’
Shoestring Sweet Potato, Spicy Citrus
Seared Mediterranean Seabass filet
Salsa Donostiarra
Oysters on the Half Shell
Tequila Vinaigrette, Chilli Sorbet
Grilled Octopus
Toasted Garlic, Olive Oil, Rosemary Aioli
Yellowtail Tiradito
Tobiko, Ponzu Sauce, Jalapeno, Daikon
DESSERT
Torta de Santiago
PX, Morello Cherry
Fresh Macerated Strawberries
White Chocolate, Cava
"Torrija"
(Caramelized Brioche Pudding), Passion Fruit Sorbet
CAVAS
Mas Macia Brut [Macabeo/Xare-lo/ Parellada]
Fresh and creamy with flavours of apple and herbal notes.
Clos Montblanc Cava
Clear and elegant with a lively and crisp palate.
Summarroca Brut [Macabeo/Xare-lo/ Parellada]
Aged for 24 months on the lees. Fresh, creamy and slightly sweet on the palate.
Marta Passio Rose Reserva Brut
Attractive pale pink colour. Citrus and juicy red fruit aroma with a savoury refreshing palate.
L‘Hereu, Raventos | Blanc [Macabeo/Xare-lo/Parellada]
Fresh and crisp with a citrus and peach stone fruit aroma.
De Nit Rosado, Raventos | Blanc
Delicate strawberry cream, mineral and cherry palate.
Nuria Claverol Summarroca [Xarel-lo/Parellada/Chardonnay]
Unique, intense aroma with strong mineral notes. Full flavoured with bubbles that dissolve and mix with the cava to give it the right level of complexity; from a highly fruity start to an intriguing fresh and mineral finish.
WHITE WINES
Viore [Verdejo]
Tropical and citrus notes on the nose. A long fruity finish with hints of balsamic.
Pregon [Verdejo]
Straw yellow in colour. Aromas of white fruits and a touch of herbal notes. Spain's answer to Pino Grigio.
Airen Sauvignon, Castillo del Moro [Sauvignon Blanc]
Lemon and lime on the nose and refreshing acidity on the palate.
Muga, White Rioja [Viura/Malvasia/White Garnacha]
Intense aromas of white blossom citrus notes. Silky long texture on the palate with a nice acidity.
Clos Montblanc Xipella Blanco [Macabeo/Parellada/Sauvignon Blanc]
Complex with clean crisp aromas and citrus flavours.
Luis Canas, White Rioia [Viura/Malvasia]
A rich complex white that retains its freshness. Toasty on the nose with citrus hints and a smooth finish.
Veiga Naum [Albarino]
A refreshing palate bursting with lemon, lime and tropical fruits.
Castillo de Eneriz [Chardonnay]
Unoaked fresh Chardonnay with tropical and stone fruit notes and a smooth finish.
Clos Montblanc Chardonnay [Chardonnay]
Fruity and smokey aromas with a round broad and silky palate.
Mar De Frades [Albarino]
Aromas of mango and pineapple together with wild flowers and the balsamic notes of eucalyptus on the palate.
Gargalo [Godello]
Bright yellow in colour with citrus notes mixed with a hint of honey and stone fruits. Well-rounded and fuller bodied white
Garcia Viadero, Ribera del Duero [Albillo]
Fresh, slightly floral, crisp and dry with a nice weight and mineral edge.
El Zarzal [Godello]
Fresh nose combining fragrant notes of ripe white and yellow fruits. Good balance between strength and acidity.
Pazo Senorans [Albarino]
Dry white with citrus flavours and a mineral finish. Aromas of stone fruits and orange zest.
ROSE WINES
Tarima Rosado Alicante [Monastrell]
Attractive light colour, with notes of watermelon and summer red fruits. Dry and crispy finish.
Muga Rosado, Rioja [Garnacha/ Tempranillo/Viura]
Brilliant rose colour. Bright strawberries on the nose with a very balanced palate and a long finish.
Sierra Cantabria Rosado, Rioja [Tempranillo/Viura]
An alluring fragrance of red berries and pomegranate, topped with aniseed is given depth and a persistence on the palate by raspberries, blackberries and watermelon.
Fincas Chivite Rosado [Tempranillo/Garnacha]
Very fruity with rose petals at the end. Smooth and balanced palate. Long persistence on the finish with notes of cherry.
RED WINES
Maximo Tempranillo, Monte Palacio [Tempranillo]
Aromas of plums, red berries and vanilla with velvety, sweet and smooth tannins.
Puerta Vieja Tinto, Rioja [Tempranillo]
Notes of plummy fruit with a rich dark chocolate palate.
Goru, Bodegas [Monastrell/Syrah/ Petite Verdot]
Delicate black fruit aromas with roasted smokey notes and a subtle palate with ripe sweet tannins.
Finca Manzanos, Rioja [Tempranillo]
A Rioja with ripe cherry and berry flavours and hints of spice.
Fuenteseca Bobal Organic, Utiel Requena [Bobal/Cabernet Sauvignon]
Great silky texture. Ripe, soft and juicy with plummy fruit and faint herbal notes.
Puerta Vieja Crianza, Rioja [Tempranillo]
Bright cherry red in colour, with fresh fruit and liquorice aromas and a hint of oak. Soft tannins that give a long finish.
Sembro, Ribera del Duero [Tinta fina]
Generous cascade of dark forest fruit; followed by cocoa, liquorice and vanilla. 4 months in French oak.
Monte Real Reserva [Tempranillo]
A silky smooth palate with flavours of ripe strawberry and blackberry, with a savoury finish and hints of fine oak.
Museum [Tempranillo]
Rich and ripe berry fruit flavour combined with a mixture of chocolate.
Carmelo Rodero, Ribera del Duero [Tinta del pais, 9 meses]
Intense bouquet of red fruits and floral nose. Well rounded on the palate with silky tannins and a long finish.
Luis Canas Crianza, Rioja [Tempranillo/Garnacha]
Bouquet of dark berries and figs with a subtle structure and palate.
Bodegas Valduero Crianza, Ribera del Duero [Tempranillo]
92 Parker Points. Dark purple in colour with fruit aromas and balsamic spices. Excellent structure, fresh on the palate with a long finish.
Monte Real Gran Reserva, Rioja [Tempranillo]
Gentle spicy aromas balanced stewed plums and dried black cherry with a savoury medium length finish.
Sierra Cantabria Gran Reserva, 2011, Rioja [Tempranillo/Graciano]
On the palate it is vigorous, fresh and silky with a presence of mature tannins and a development of complex aromas. Red fruits perfectly integrated with touches of balsamic, coffee, cocoa and oak.
Bodegas Valduero Reserva, Rlibera del Duero [Tempranillo]
Aromas on the nose show notes of tobacco and oak. On the palate it is rich and full with powerful tannins.
Pago de Carraovejas Tinto, Ribera del Duero [Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Tempranillo]
Brooding dark fruit profile, spicy mocha nuances from a blend of both new and old wood and firm back bone of acidity that can only be found on the Golden Mile of Ribera makes these wines both incredibly complex and age worthy.
FINE WINES - WHITE WINES
Laureatus Dolium, Bodegas Laureatus [Albarino]
Albarino at its best! Aged on the lees for 8 months. Medium to high intensity, with pronounced fine toasted notes. A long finish of bruised apples and stone fruits.
Fincas Chivite Chardonnay Coleccion 125 [Chardonnay]
Intense complex aroma of smoke, fresh hazlenuts, bergamont and mint. Dense and flavoursome on the palate with a silky fresh finish and a lingering hint of verbena.
Pazo Senorans, seleccion de Anada Blanco [Albarino]
It shows great delicacy and features prominent stone fruits and syrup on the nose. Exceptionally intense and concentrated on the palate with a long minerally finish.
FINE WINES - RED WINES
Valduero Una Cepa, Ribera del Duero [Tinto Fino]
Aromas of fruit and oak combine with leather and vanilla. Very well structured and balanced, the integration of alcohol and acidity is excellent and the finish is very different to the classic Valduero style.
Cartoixa Scala Dei, Priorat [Carinena/Grenache]
Robust, rounded Priorat red, fruit, particularly plums, sweetly perfumed with violets and vanilla.
Pago de los Capellanes Parcela El Nogal 2016, Ribera del Duero [Tempranillo]
An intense Cardinal red colour with garnet rims. Aromas of flowers and nuts fill the senses with smokey, coffee tones and hints of liquorice. Elegant and meaty in the mouth with a lingering aftertaste.
Clio [Cabernet Sauvignon/Mourvedre]
Dark, cherry red with an intense nose of ripe cassis, toasted coffee and liquorice, with a rich fruit and savoury palate.
Torre Muga 2016 [Tempranillo /Mazuelo/Graciano]
Wine of elegancy, complexity and density. On the palate black fruit, spicy black pepper aromas and elegant tannins, balance with nice sharp acidity.
Aro Rioja 2016 [Tempranillo/Graciano]
Powerful wine with notes of red fruit, minerality and oak. This wine develops in to a complex structure, with firm tannins balanced by splendid acidity and a long full aftertaste.
Valduero 6 anos Reserva Premium, Ribera del Duero [Tinto Fino]
Notable aromas of coffee and hints of cedar on the nose. A complete and complex wine, full, rich and lush on the palate. Its finish is long and persistent. Memorable for its elegant power.
Valduero Gran Reserva, Ribera del Duero [Tinto Fino]
Aged for 7.5 years, of which half is spent in Oak. Bright red in colour with aromas of fig, toffee, leather and cigar. Intense flavours on the palate, lively tannins with a long persistent finish.
San Vicente, Senorio de San Vicente, Rioja 2016 [Tempranillo Peludo]
Garnet red cherry colour and a delicate nose. This is the essence of a modern Rioja. It is plush and rich, with lashings of oak supported by textured, balsamic fruit flavours, rich liquorice, mountain herbs and a backbone of tannin.
San Vicente, Senorio de San Vicente 1994, Rioja [Tempranillo Peludo]
This elegant voluminous wine coats the mouth with dark red fruits and rich spices. It has a lively acidity on the palate and elegant tannins.
Prado Enea, Rioja [Tempranillo, Grenache/Mazuelo, Carigan/Graciano]
The soft, supple entry on the palate leads to a sensation of gentle power and light volume underpinned by silky tannins, balanced by fresh acidity. Creamy vanilla notes come through in the finish with ripe fruit.
Monte Real Gran Reserva 1998, Rioja [Tempranillo/Mazuelo/Graciano]
Intense ruby red colour, with distinct layers. Powerful aromas of oak, vanilla and a variety of other spices on the nose. It’s elegant and velvety on the palate with a touch of acidity to give a long lingering finish.
El Nido, Bodegas El Nido 2018 [Cabernet Sauvignon/Monastrell]
Intense and concentrated, with delicate wild berry fruit and multi layered flavours.
Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5. 2011, Ribera del Duero [Tempranillo]
The younger brother of Unico is striking on the nose with a floral bouquet of wild roses and black raspberry leaf. Graceful on the palate with a sleek texture, flavours of forest fruits and bramble are evident amongst a slightly richer note of chocolate covered berries.
Vega Sicilia Unico 2005, Ribera del Duero [Tinta Fina/Cabernet Sauvignon]
Pure crunchy dark fruit comes through initially on the nose, alongside notes of wild strawberry and cherry, joined-in time- by hints of smoke and graphite. The palate is silky-textured, with layers of fruit, incredibly fine tannins and a lovely freshness combining to give an overall impression of refinement and balance.
BEERS
Estrella Damm (Half Pint/Pint)
Estrella Damm (Bottle 33cl)
San Miguel (Bottle 33cl)
Estrella Galicia (Gluten Free Pint)
Estrella Galicia Alcohol Free (25cl)
Inedit (Bottle 33cl/75cl)
Tyris Artisan IPA (Bottle 33cl)
Black Coupage Dark Beer (Bottle 33cl)
Maeloc Apple/Strawberry Cider (Bottle 33cl)
COCKTAILS
Sangria (Red wine, Rose, Ratafia, Madeira wine, Grenadine, Fruits, Fruit Juice)
Espresso Martini (Vodka, Kalhua, Espresso)
Aperol Spritz (Aperol, Cava, Soda water, Orange slice)
MOCKTAILS
Strawberry Cooler (Strawberry puree, peach puree, orange juice)
Fresco (Fresh cucumber juice, Sugar syrup, Apple Juice)
SHERRIES
Amontillado Lustau (Palomino)
Fascinatingly complex, nutty, tangy nose and a flavour, flatteringly sweet first, easing into semi dry at the finish.
Manzanilla La Gitana (Palomino)
The freshest and driest of all the sherries has crisp almonds notes together with an underlying saltiness.
Fino Gutierrez Colosia (Palomino)
A very elegant light dry white sherry, soft nutty aromas and very refreshing.
Pedro Ximenez Barbadillo (Pedro Ximenez)
Thick, sweet, dark and intense. Packed with coffee, mocha, dried nuts and raisin flavours.
DESSERT WINES
Moscatel Senorio de Sarria (Moscatel)
A naturally sweet muscatel. Aromatic with raisins and honey on the palate.
Vina Albina (Viura & Malvasia)
Honey, almond and vanilla with fresh acidity. Pleasing mild sweetness.
Clos Montblanc (Garnacha)
Aromas of dried figs, prunes and black fruit jam leading to nutty notes on the palate. Well rounded, balanced with a long, pleasant finish.
Casta Diva (Moscatel)
Vibrant orange blossom, butterscotch and lightly herbal, liquorice root notes. Characterised by honey and spices
SPANISH DIGESTIF
Licor 43
A fine blend of citrus and fruit juices, flavoured with vanilla and 43 different herbs and spices.
Baines Pacharan Navarro (Etiqueta Oro)
Liqueur made from macerated sloe berries, with an intense ruby red colour, violet edges and a medium robe. The nose is fruity, sweet, complex, balsamic and harmonious, and in the mouth is dense and rounded.
Licor de Hierbas
Macerated herbs, colour bright green with candied fruit nose. Sweet liqueur candy and fruit taste.
SPANISH BRANDIES
Isabel Regina
Jaime I
Magno
Torres 10
Gran Duque D’Alba
Veterano
Condo De Osborne
Le Panto
Cardenal Mendoza
Merito 35
Carlos I

Chicome
Chicome offers a polished interpretation of Mexican food shaped by Peruvian and Spanish influences. The family-run restaurant overlooks St Katharine Docks and treats the menu as a sequence of small plates, tacos and composed signatures rather than a conventional starter-main-dessert progression. It works for a date, celebration or group dinner where presentation matters but sharing keeps the atmosphere relaxed. Cocktails built around tequila and mezcal add to the sense of occasion.
Begin with guacamole and totopos, mushroom and truffle croquetas or the sharply flavoured sea bass and green mango aguachile. Slow-cooked short-rib tacos offer a rich centrepiece in miniature, while cactus tempura and sweet-potato tostadas give vegetarian diners choices with real texture and heat. Larger plates may include Iberico pork-cheek carnitas, achiote-marinated hake with coconut amarillo salsa or a carefully spiced vegetable rice. The menu is seasonal, so treat those examples as a guide to the kitchen's Latin American vocabulary and check the current panel before booking.
Address: 2 St Katharine's Way, London E1W 1AA
Chicome Menu
Small Plates & Starters
Tapas-style small dishes designed for sharing
Tuna Tostadas
Fresh tuna served on crispy tostadas with a zesty sauce
Shrimp Croquettes
Crispy croquettes filled with succulent shrimp, perfect as a starter
Iberico Pork Cheeks
Tender pork cheeks slow-cooked to perfection, served with a flavorful sauce
Sea Trout Tiradito
Sashimi-grade trout curled into rose-shaped petals laid delicately on avocado cream and hibiscus gel, with yuzu tiger's milk sauce poured at the table
Crab and Red Caviar Baby Gem Taco
Lettuce wrap filled with crab, red caviar, amarillo mayo, garlic and chives
Prawn and Jalapeño Croquetas
Crisp and golden croquettes with molten béchamel inside, served with guajillo chilli cream
Short Rib Tacos
Slow-cooked short rib tacos rich from five hours of cooking, cut with pineapple salsa
Mushroom Tacos
Flavorful tacos filled with seasoned mushrooms, ideal for vegetarians
Guacamole
Fresh guacamole dip
Main Courses
Larger dishes to complement small plates
Hake Fillet
Grilled skin-on hake with chipotle-sautéed vegetables, coconut and amarillo salsa, topped with kale chicharron for crunch
Paella
A traditional Spanish dish featuring a mix of seafood and spices, served in a vibrant presentation
Desserts
Sweet finishes with tropical and contemporary twists
Passion Fruit Cheesecake
A delightful dessert with a tropical twist, creamy and refreshing
Guava Cheesecake
Tropical twist on a classic cheesecake, creamy and tangy with a lime gel that cuts through the rich cream, topped with edible petals
Chilli Chocolate Tart
Layers Oaxacan chocolate with ancho chilli and mezcal whipped cream, not too sweet with a finishing kick
Chocolate-Coconut Tart
Chocolate and coconut dessert
Sides & Accompaniments
Supporting dishes and condiments
Spanish Potatoes
Spanish-style potatoes
Chipotle Dip
Chipotle-flavored dip
Pineapple Dip
Pineapple-flavored dip
Final Thoughts
Aldgate and Whitechapel reward diners who look in several directions. Devine is the clearest answer for breakfast and an unfussy daytime meal, while Kolapata brings the neighbourhood's Bangladeshi identity to the centre of a sharing feast. Smith's gives seafood and the Thames a more formal setting. Fatto a Mano and the two Emilia's branches cover two kinds of Italian comfort, and Tondo offers a smaller independent pizza experience a little farther into Wapping.
For a planned evening, The Cardinal offers breadth, Bravas creates a relaxed run of Spanish plates, and Chicome provides a polished modern Latin American dinner. Compare the live menus, match the room to the occasion and confirm changing specials directly. The area's strength is its variety: within a short journey, a simple cafe breakfast, dockside pasta, Bangladeshi fish, modern tacos and classic riverside seafood can all be the right choice.