Bethnal Green and Bow sit side by side in east London, but their restaurant scenes have distinct rhythms. Bethnal Green Road and the streets towards Hackney reward diners who want long-established cafés, ambitious small dining rooms and food that travels easily into the evening. Roman Road and Paradise Row add neighbourhood restaurants, railway-arch terraces and specialist kitchens, while the route south towards Mile End makes breakfast, lunch and dinner possible without relying on the busiest central London areas.
Dining across Bethnal Green and Bow reflects that range. There is a century-old Italian café, a modern tasting-menu restaurant, charcoal-grilled Turkish food, Neapolitan pizza, Greek street food, modern British cooking, Georgian comfort dishes, Venezuelan arepas and Brazilian-Italian sharing plates. Together they provide quick meals, date-night rooms and flexible group choices rather than ten versions of the same occasion.
Menus and opening patterns can change, so check the latest details before travelling and contact the restaurant directly about allergies. Several smaller venues close early in the week, Rogues changes dishes with the market, and some kitchens divide lunch and dinner service. Booking is sensible for weekend dinner, while E Pellicci is best approached early if you want to avoid its busiest breakfast and lunch periods.
E Pellicci
E Pellicci has served Bethnal Green since 1900, and its appeal comes from treating history as a living part of lunch rather than a museum display. The marquetry-lined room, family welcome and open counter create the atmosphere of a classic east London café. British breakfasts sit comfortably beside Italian home cooking, reflecting the Pellicci family’s roots and the neighbourhood that has grown around them. It is lively, compact and better suited to an energetic daytime meal than a quiet business meeting.
A full English with eggs, bacon, sausage, beans and toast is the direct morning order. Later, lasagne, cannelloni and changing pasta or meat dishes show the Italian side of the kitchen, while simple sandwiches and omelettes cover lighter appetites. Specials are worth reading before choosing from habit, because they often carry the most homely character. Arrive before the lunch peak, expect to share the room closely with other diners and remember that the café currently trades during the day from Monday to Saturday rather than at dinner or on Sunday.
Address: 332 Bethnal Green Road, London E2 0AG
E Pellicci Menu
Breakfast Menu
Served all day
Pellicci's Full English
Cumberland sausage, egg, bacon, tomatoes mushrooms and fried bread or toast scrambled (2 X Eggs) extra 80p
Pellicci's Veggie Breakfast
Veggie sausage, egg, bubble 'n' squeak, tomatoes beans and fried bread or toast
Museli
Topped with natural yoghurt, mixed fresh berries, banana and honey
American Style Pancakes
2 Pancakes served with fresh fruit, maple syrup
Lunch Menu
Served all day
Home made steak pie
Grilled breast of chicken with rosemary and garlic
Salads (of your choice)
Homemade minestrone soup (Large)
Homemade minestrone soup (Small)
Fried scampi
Rusticana chicken (Breast of chicken baked in the oven with a topping of grated potato, onion, lemon zest, parmigiano and parsley)
Hand breaded chicken escalope
Grilled Sirloin/Ribeye Steak
Home made chicken and mushroom pie
Grilled pork chop
Grilled lambs liver with bacon
Grilled lambs liver
Grilled lamb chops (3)
Roast of the day
Steak and kidney pudding
Omelettes (of your choice)
Mixed Grill Menu
1 lamb chop, liver, sausage, bacon, egg, beans tomatoes, mushrooms and chips
Ham off the bone, egg and chips
Liver, bacon and chips
Smoked salmon with scrambled eggs on toasted ciabatta bread or toast
Pasta Menu
All pasta dishes and sauces are homemade
Lasagne- Rich meat and béchamel sauce
Cannelloni - Filled with fresh cooked spinach and ricotta cheese then topped with a rich tomato and béchamel sauce
topped with a spoon of rich bolognese +£1
Penne Pellicci - Penne with homemade pesto and tomato sauce mixed with pine nuts, fresh baby spinach parmigiano and olive oil
Bolognese (Penne or Spaghetti)
Napoli - Tomato, garlic and basil sauce (Penne or Spaghetti)
Pesto (Penne or Spaghetti)
Vegetables
Broccoli, broccoli with cheese sauce, carrots, cabbage, peas, roasted peppers, mushrooms and spinach
Side Dishes
Mozzarella and tomato salad with olive oil and basil
Bruschetta (Toasted ciabatta topped with chopped tomatoes garlic basil arid olive oil)
Toasted ciabatta with garlic butter
Sandwich Menu
Roll Sandwich Ciabatta
Cheese
Fried egg
with salami
Mozzarella, tomatoes basil & olive oil
Salami Milano
Liver & bacon
with onions
Grilled lambs liver
Rump steak &onions
Sausage, egg & bacon
Egg mayonnaise
Sausage & egg
Cumberland sausage
Bacon & egg
Grilled bacon
Tuna mayonnaise
Ham and cheese
Ham off the bone
with bacon
Grilled Sandwich Menu
Roll Sandwich Ciabatta
Breast of chicken
Hot & spicy chicken
Chinese chicken
Pepper chicken
Minted chicken
Hand breaded chicken escalope
Smoked salmon
Burger Menu
Bun Ciabatta
1/4lb burger with onions
with cheese
To add salad to any of the above add
Dessert Menu
All deserts below are served with custard cream or ice cream
Affogato (Ball of vanilla Ice cream topped with an espresso)
Jelly and ice cream/cream
American Style Pancakes - 2 Pancakes served with fresh fruit, maple syrup with Ice Cream or Cream
Apple crumble
Tiramisu
Syrup sponge pudding
Sultana sponge pudding
Jam roly poly
Bread pudding
Drinks Menu
Tea
Freshly squeezed orange juice
San Pellegrino mineral water
San Pellegrino - Orange + Pomegranate, Arancata Rossa
San Pellegrino - Grapefruit, Lemon Mint,
San Pellegrino - Aranciata, Limonata, Chinotto
Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Ginger Beer, Fanta, 7up, Vimto
Milkshakes with ice cream
Milkshakes (strawberry, chocolate or banana)
Iced coffee
Herbal and fruit tea
Hot chocolate
Americano
Mocha
Marocchino
Macchiato
Cappuccino
Caffe latte (decaf available)
Espresso
Still mineral water
Rogues.
Rogues is a small Hackney Road restaurant built around seasonal European cooking and a menu that changes with available produce. The format is deliberately flexible: diners can commit to a five-course set, choose a shorter version or assemble a meal from the à la carte selection. That makes the room useful for both a considered evening and a less formal plate-and-wine stop. The cooking tends to layer familiar ingredients with careful sauces, pickles and textural contrasts rather than relying on theatrical presentation.
Because dishes change frequently, look for the kitchen’s current treatment of fish, slow-cooked meat and peak-season vegetables instead of arriving for one fixed signature. Snacks and smaller plates give the best sense of range, while the full set menu suits diners who want the chefs to control pacing. Rogues can accommodate one stated gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, pescatarian or vegan requirement, but it cannot cover every restriction and does not accept allium-free requests. Declare needs when booking, choose the lighter set if time is tight and reserve ahead for Friday or Saturday.
Address: 460 Hackney Road, London E2 9EG
Rogues. Menu
Bites
oyster with dashi, wasabi-infused tobiko and herb oil
lamb shoulder croquettes with oyster emulsion
cheesy choux buns
cheese puffs
cheese choux buns
Small Plates
potato and thyme sourdough with Bovril butter
Sourdough with Bovril butter
bread and bovril butter
cured sea trout with citrus dressing and sour cream
Cured Sea Trout
trout
chicken with leeks in a beer butter sauce
pork chop with grilled nectarines and harissa
Katsu Cod Collar
Barbecued Cabbage and Kimchi
hispi cabbage
Highland Rump
lamb dish
frog legs
Salt-Baked Celery
A game-changing dish that showcases the restaurant's innovative approach to vegetables.
Set Menus
Set menu
light set menu
perfect for a little something special, starting from £45 per person.
Saturday Lunch Menu - Two Course
Saturday Lunch Menu - Three Course
Signature Set Menu
for longer lunches.
Adana Turkish with Fusion
Adana Turkish with Fusion centres its menu on charcoal grilling, with generous platters and familiar Turkish dishes designed for sharing. The Bethnal Green Road dining room works particularly well for families and groups because the menu moves from cold meze and bread to individual kebabs, wraps and large mixed grills. Current halal certification gives Muslim diners an additional practical signal, although anyone with a strict dietary requirement should still confirm preparation details directly with staff.
Adana köfte is the namesake choice, bringing seasoned minced lamb from the grill with rice, salad and sauces. Chicken shish, lamb shish and wings give clearer cuts of meat, while a mixed shish or house platter lets a table compare them. Beyti wraps minced meat in flatbread with tomato and yoghurt for a richer main. Add hummus, cacık, grilled vegetables or a sharp salad so the meal has contrast, and share rather than ordering a full platter per person. Ask for the current chilli level before adding sauce, since smoke and seasoning matter as much as heat.
Address: 267 Bethnal Green Road, London E2 6AH
Adana Turkish with Fusion Menu
Platter For Hungry Mouths
Served with rice, salad and bread.
A Chef's Platter for 1
4 Pieces lamb cubes, 4 pieces chicken cubes and 1 stick adana served with turkish rice and small glass bottle of coke or water.
B Chef's Platter for 1
12 Pieces lamb chops, 2 pieces spare ribs and a stick of adana and served with turkish rice and a glass bottle of xoke or water.
Chicken Platter for 2
16 Chicken wings, 14 pieces chicken shish, served with turkish rice and a large bottle of soft drink or large bottle of water.
Chef's Platter for 2
2 Pieces chops, 1 stick adana, 4 pieces spare ribs, 4 pieces chicken wigns, 4 pieces chicken cubes, 4 pieces lamb cubes served with turkish rice and a large bottle of soft drink or large bottle of water.
Main
All dishes served with rice.
Adana Kofte
2 Shish of lightly spiced but very flavour some minced lamb with a blend of turkish and asian explosion grilled on an open charcoal.
Chicken Shish
Tender pieces of chicken breast cubes marinated, with a blend of turkish and asian explosion grilled on an open charcoal.
Chicken Wings
Marinated with the turkish and asian fusion spices, grilled on a open charcoal and if you're feeling a little adventurous we can smother them with our chefs special peri peri sauce.
Mixed Shish
4 Pieces tender lamb and 4 pieces chicken breast cubes marinated with a blend of turkish and asian explosion grilled on an open charcoal.
Veg Kebabs
Served with rice, salad, bread.
Veggie Kebab
Falafel
Fish
Served with rice, salad, bread.
Calamari
Seabass (Full)
Hot Meze
Served with fresh bread.
Lahmacun (1 Piece)
Topped with minced meat, onions, tomato, red peppers, parsley and spices.
Falafel (starter)
Deep fried blended chick peas, butter beans and mixed vegetables.
Halloumi
Deep fried/grilled traditional cheese.
Sucuk
Deep fried spicy turkish beef sausage slices.
Calamari (starter)
Fresh squid coated in flour and deep fried.
Muska Boregi (Chef's Special)
Filo pastry filled with feta cheese, parsley and spices.
Imam Bayildi (Chefs Special)
Aubergine stuffed with onion, garlic, carrot and tomato.
Mixed Hot Meze Platter to Share
A selection of falafel, halloumi, sucuk, muska boregi and calamari served on a bed of salad.
Falafel
Deep fried blended chickpeas, butter beans and mixed vegetables.
Tomato Soup
freshly prepared traditional soup.
Chicken Wings (starter)
Five pieces of marinated wings grilled on the charcoal.
Prawn Tava (starter)
Prawns cooked with onions, tomatoes, green and red peppers with seasoning.
Cold Meze
Served with fresh bread.
Houmus
Crushed chick peas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic.
Tarama
Freshly prepared whipped cod roe.
Cacik
Cucumber and a hint of garlic in a creamy Yoghurt sauce.
Patlican Soslu
Aubergine and green peppers in a special tomato sauce.
Baba Ganoush
Chopped aubergine in garlic and lemon juice.
Mixed Cold Meze Platter to Share
A selection of all of the above meze's.
Pan Dishes
Served with rice, salad, bread.
Aubergine Guvesh
Lamb cooked with aubergine, onions, tomatoes, green and red peppers with seasoning.
Lamb Tava
Lamb cooked with aubergine, onions, tomatoes, green and red peppers with seasoning.
Chicken Tava
Lamb cooked with aubergine, onions, tomatoes, green and red peppers with seasoning.
Prawn Tava
Lamb cooked with aubergine, onions, tomatoes, green and red peppers with seasoning.
Fatto A Mano Bethnal Green
Fatto A Mano occupies a railway arch on Paradise Row, pairing a lively open room with a terrace and mezzanine. Its pizzas follow the Neapolitan pattern: house-made dough, a soft cornicione and a fast bake that leaves the centre supple. The setting is informal enough for children and quick lunches, but the drinks list and terrace can also carry an unhurried evening. Watching the oven gives the branch a sense of production rather than the feel of a delivery-focused chain.
Margherita is the useful baseline because it exposes the balance of dough, tomato and cheese. Diavola adds spicy salami, while a ham-and-mushroom or anchovy-led pizza brings savoury depth without overwhelming the base. Vegan cheese and plant-focused combinations widen the choice, and gluten-free bases are generally available, though coeliac diners should ask about flour in the shared preparation space. Share a salad or aubergine side first, then eat each pizza promptly while the crust still has lift. For a group, order different toppings and swap slices rather than covering one base with too many extras.
Address: 250 Paradise Row, London E2 9LE
Fatto A Mano Bethnal Green Menu
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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...
Pizza
Marinara
Tomato, garlic, oregano, basil
Burrata & Parma
24 month aged Parma ham, whole burrata, slow dried tomatoes, mozzarella, parmesan, basil
Non-Gluten Dough
Salsiccia e Friarielli
Friarielli cream, black pepper sausage, friarielli (Neapolitan broccoli), smoked provola, dried chilli, mozzarella, parmesan
Pesto, Asparagus & Goat’s Cheese
Neal’s Yard goat’s cheese, pesto, asparagus, courgettes, datterino tomatoes, mozzarella, parmesan
Pancetta, Porcini & Gorgonzola
Black pepper pancetta, porcini mushrooms, gorgonzola, mozzarella, parmesan, basil...
Vegan Burrata & Pesto Rosso
Vegan burrata, pesto rosso, courgettes, rocket, slow-dried tomatoes, dried olives
Tuna & Black Olives
Tuna loin, black olives, red onions, datterino tomatoes, mozzarella, oregano, basil...
Panna
Ham, mushrooms, panna (Italian cream), mozzarella, parmesan, basil
Popeye
Ventricina spicy salami, gorgonzola, spinach, fennel, ‘nduja honey, mozzarella, parmesan...
Margherita
Tomato, mozzarella, parmesan, basil
Napoletana
Tomato, Cetara anchovies, black olives, capers, datterino tomatoes, garlic, oregano, basil
Fatto Vegan ‘Nduja
Tomato, vegan ‘nduja, fried aubergine, red onions, black olives, chilli, vegan mozzarella, basil...
Norma
Tomato, fried aubergine, ricotta, smoked ricotta, mozzarella, basil
‘Nduja
Tomato, ‘nduja, Ventricina spicy salami, roasted peppers, mozzarella, parmesan, basil
Capricciosa
Tomato, ham, salame Napoli, mushrooms, artichokes, black olives, mozzarella, parmesan, basil...
Arrabbiata & Burrata
Burrata, arrabbiata sauce, shallots, roasted peppers, dried olives, mozzarella, parmesan, basil
Diavola
Tomato, Ventricina spicy salami, chilli, mozzarella, parmesan, basil...
Margherita Buffalo
Tomato, mozzarella, buffalo mozzarella, parmesan, basil
WILD BOAR TOSCANO
Wild boar salami, porcini mushrooms, pecorino cream, Chianti wine reduction, mozzarella, parmesan, fried sage.
Dips
Smoked Garlic Mayo
Chilli Mayo
Truffle & Mushroom Mayo
Gyros Lab
Gyros Lab is a focused Greek street-food restaurant at the southern end of Kingsland Road. Its compact menu revolves around meat carved into warm flatbread, skewered souvlaki and boxes that turn the same components into a more substantial fork-and-knife meal. The pace is quick, portions are generous and the format suits takeaway as naturally as a casual table. Vegetarian and vegan alternatives prevent the menu from being entirely meat-led, while halal options broaden its practical appeal.
Pork or chicken gyros are the first comparison, served with tomato, onion, chips and tzatziki inside the bread. Souvlaki gives a cleaner grilled texture, and a mixed box is useful when appetite matters more than portability. Halloumi and falafel wraps cover meat-free diners; loaded fries, feta, olives and dips round out a shared order. Start with one wrap each before adding sides, because the bread, chips and filling make it more substantial than it appears. Eat on site when possible, or open takeaway packaging quickly so steam does not soften the fries and grilled edges.
Address: 2 Kingsland Road, London E2 8DA
Gyros Lab Menu
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Starters
Tzatziki
Greek yoghurt with cucumber, garlic, olive oil and mint. Comes with a Greek pita.
Kalamari
Lightly battered and fried squid rings, golden and crispy, served with tartar sauce on the side.
Hummus
Chickpeas blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic. Comes with Greek pita.
Halloumi and Falafel
Greek Yoghurt
Olives
Mediterranean olives.
Feta Cheese
Chicken
Chicken Gyros
Shavings of chicken, served inside a pita wrap with tomatoes, red onion, lettuce, tzatziki, honey mustard, and chips.
Chicken Gyros Box
Shavings of chicken, served In a Box with Greek salad and a side of Bulgur or chips.
Chicken Souvlaki
Lamb
Lamb Gyros
Shavings of lamb served in our pita wrap with tzatziki, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and chips.
Lamb Souvlaki Box
Cubes of grilled lamb served In a Box with Greek salad, tzatziki, and side of rice or chips.
Lamb Gyros Box
Shavings of lamb served In a Box with Greek salad and a side of rice or chips.
Lamb Souvlaki
Cubes of grilled lamb served in our pita wrap with tzatziki, lettuce, red onion, tomato, and chips.
Taste of Greece
Mix Gyros
Shavings of chicken and lamb served in our pita wrap with tzatziki, lettuce, red onion, tomato and chips.
Mix Gyros Box
Shavings of chicken and lamb served In a Box with Greek salad and side of bulgur or chips.
Mix Souvlaki Box
Cubes of grilled chicken and lamb served In a Box with Greek salad and a side of bulgur or chips.
Mix Souvlaki
Cubes of chicken and lamb cubes served in a pita wrap with tzatziki, lettuce, red onion, tomato and chips.
Burgers
Beef Burger
Grilled 100% beef burger served with lettuce, red onion, tomato, gherkin, and burger sauce.
Beef Burger Meal
Grilled 100% beef burger served with lettuce, red onion, tomato, gherkin, and burger sauce. Comes with chips and a drink of choice.
Chicken Burger
Grilled chicken served as a burger with lettuce, red onion, and mayonaise.
Chicken Burger Meal
Grilled chicken served as a burger with lettuce, red onion, and mayonaise.. Comes with chips and a drink of choice.
Veggie
Halloumi Gyros
Traditional Cyprus cheese grilled and wrapped in a pita with hummus, lettuce, red onion, tomato, and chips.
Halloumi and Falafel Gyros
Home made falafel and halloumi served in a pita wrap with hummus, lettuce, red onion, tomato and chips.
Greek Salad
Tomato, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese.
Falafel Gyros
Our signature home made falafel is 100% vegan. Served in a pita wrap with hummus, lettuce, red onion, tomato, and chips.
Veggie Box
Grilled halloumi and home made falafel on hummus served with rice and Greek salad.
Sides
Curly Fries
Fries
Loaded Fries
Crispy chips layered with melted cheddar cheese, shredded chicken, jalapeños, red onions, fresh herbs, and drizzled with our signature house sauce.
Cheesy Fries
Pita Bread
Bulgur
Palmers Bethnal Green
Palmers has served modern British food on Roman Road since 2009, making it one of the area’s established independent dining rooms. The cooking draws on European technique but keeps seasonal British produce at the centre, so fish, meat and vegetables change as supply moves through the year. A calm, grown-up atmosphere makes it a good option for a date or family celebration, while the neighbourhood location avoids the formality and travel involved in a West End occasion restaurant.
Read the current menu as a sequence rather than searching for a permanent signature. A vegetable or fish starter, a simply handled main and a classic pudding usually show the kitchen’s strengths more clearly than choosing only the richest dishes. Sauces and garnishes tend to follow the season, so ask staff what arrived recently and which wine works with it. Palmers currently concentrates service from Wednesday to Sunday and separates some lunch and dinner periods. Reserve for weekend evenings, mention allergies in advance and allow enough time for a paced two- or three-course meal.
Address: 238 Roman Road, London E2 0RY
Palmers Bethnal Green Menu
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Salads
HAZELNUT CRUSTED GOAT CHEESE
MIX LEAF SALAD
Pasta
RAVIOLI
GNOCCHI
Mains
BOUILLABAISSE
ROAST SADDLE AND CONFIT BELLY OF LAMB
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
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
Little Georgia
Little Georgia brings Georgian home cooking to a warm, compact room on Goldsmiths Row. The cuisine is built for sharing: bread, cheese, walnuts, herbs, beans and grilled meat arrive in forms that reward a table willing to order across categories. It feels different from the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurants nearby without requiring diners to understand an unfamiliar menu unaided. The restaurant also permits bring-your-own wine for a corkage charge, a useful option to confirm when booking.
Khachapuri is essential, with molten cheese baked into bread; the Adjarian version adds egg and butter to be mixed through at the table. Khinkali dumplings bring broth and minced filling, while nigvziani badrijani rolls aubergine around seasoned walnut paste. Chkmeruli chicken in garlic sauce is rich and comforting, mtsvadi gives a straighter grilled option, and lobio makes beans feel central rather than supplementary. Order one bread for the table and balance it with pickles or salad before adding dumplings and a main. Weekend tables benefit from a reservation, and the kitchen currently opens later in the week.
Address: 87 Goldsmiths Row, London E2 8QR
Little Georgia Menu
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Cold
Starters
Nigvziani Badrijani
Aubergine rolls with walnuts filling seasoned with Georgian spices.
Badrijnis Salata
Roasted aubergine salad with onion, garlic, walnuts, Georgian spices, chilli coriander and pomegranate.
Beetroot Salad
Chopped beetroot seasoned with fresh coriander, garlic and Georgian spices.
Lobio Salad
Red kidney beans mixed with onions, red pepper, coriander and red Ajika.
Meze
A selection of six delicious vegetarian salads. Served with either cheese bread or bean bread.
Baje
Pan-fried free-range roasted chicken poultry served with a traditional cold walnut sauce and Georgian seasoning.
Hot
Starters
Borscht
Little Georgia’s beetroot soup, with apple and fennel garnished with dill. Served with creme fraiche and homemade bread.
Sokos Kuchmachi
Mushrooms seasoned with onion, garlic & spices. Served with homemade bread.
Imeruli Khachapuri
Delicious traditional cheesebread stuffed a special blend of cheeses. Baked to Order. Please note Khachapuri and Adjaruli Khachapuri are freshly baked, and take twenty minutes to prepare. They are well worth the wait! TALK TO STAFF FOR GLUTEN FREE OPTION
Megruli Khachapuri
Delicious traditional cheesebread stuffed & topped with a blend of cheeses. Please note all our Khachapuri are freshly baked, and take twenty minutes to prepare. They are well worth the wait!
Lobiani with Smoked Pork
Khachapuri, but stuffed with a blend of beans, smoked pork onions & seasoning. Baked to order.
Adjaruli Khachapuri
A combination of cheeses baked in a bread boat topped with egg and butter. Sinful and delicious. Please note Khachapuri and Adjaruli Khachapuri are freshly baked, and take twenty minutes to prepare. They are well worth the wait!
Adjaruli Khachapuri with Ajika - LG's Special
A combination of cheeses baked in a bread boat topped with egg and butter with Ajika (Traditional spicy Georgian paste). Sinful and delicious. Please note Khachapuri and Adjaruli Khachapuri are freshly baked, and take twenty minutes to prepare. They are well worth the wait!
Little Georgia's Special
Tarragon and Mint Khachapuri (Cheese Bread)
Little Georgia's Special Lobiani
Corn-based bean bread with Jonjili (Georgian pickled sprout).
Lobiani Large
Similar to Khachapuri, but stuffed with a blend of beans, onions and special seasoning. Baked to Order.
Main
Course
Khinkali
Savoury pork and beef dumplings – (five). *Available with lamb
Khinkali (with Cheese)
Vegetarian Khinkali – cheese dumplings (blend of ricotta and mozzarella), served with spicy mint sauce – (four).
Mtsvadi
Marinaded roast pork kebab with spices. Served with chips & plum sauce.
Tabaka
Roast marinaded poussin served with plum sauce and new potatoes.
Chkmeruli
Free range roasted chicken served with rich garlic creamy sauce. Served with homemade bread.
Salmon
Oven-baked salmon, served with blueberries and raspberry sauce. Served with rice or new potatoes.
Kalmakhi
Whole oven baked trout stuffed with basil and onion stuffing, served with new potatoes or rice.
Ajabsandali
Aubergines, red pepper and tomato stew seasoned with Georgian herbs.
Kotnis Lobio
Traditional Georgian bean dish with Georgian spices. Served with homemade bread.
Carnivore’s Kotnis Lobio
Traditional Georgian bean dish with smoked pork cooked with Georgian spices served with pickled vegetables & homemade bread.
Soko Ketze
Mushrooms stuffed with seasoned butter, topped with cheese.
Chashushuli
Beef stew with rich tomato sauce cooked with onion parsley and red Adjika. Seasoned with dry and fresh coriander. Served with rice.
Side
Dishes
House Salad
Tomato, cucumber with parsley, onions and coriander dressed with organic sunflower vinaigrette.
House Salad 2
Tomato and cucumber salad with ajika or walnut sauce.
New Potatoes
Fried new potatoes with Ajika butter, spring onions and dill.
Chunky Chips
Served with a choice of Ajika mayonnaise or Tkemali plum sauce.
Fresh Bread
Our homemade bread served with seasoned butter.
Tkemali
Traditional Georgian plum sauce.
Ajika
Traditional spicy Georgian paste.
Desserts
Please ask the staff for the day’s dessert selection
Red
Wine
Saperavi House
Full – bodied dry wine with berries and blackcurrant aroma, and an extended finish on the palate. Enjoy with grilled and smoked meats.
Mukuzani Gianianis
Dark, full–bodied ruby wine with a rich, long finish.
Pirosmani
Smooth, fruity, dry wine, with aromas of strawberry and hints of vanilla. Meat and game.
Saperavi – Pinot Noir
A light, velvety, Burgundy-style wine, with a pale ruby colour, with aromas of red and black berries. A “light” Qvevri wine.
Mukuzani
Dry vintage wine with aromas of black cherry, dark chocolate, vanilla and spice. Enjoy with both meat and vegetable dishes.
Saperavi Casbinet Sauvignon
A smooth, ruby wine with the aroma of berries. A “light” Qvevri wine.
Shavkapito - Chateau Mukhrani
A rich ruby red wine with berry and cinnamon notes. Medium-bodied with a long crisp finish.
Tavkveri - Chateau Mukhrani
An intense yet subtle red wine. Red fruit, floral and spicy notes giving a long fresh finish.
White
Wine
Rqatsiteli
Dry, crisp wine with notes of apple and melon, with a zesty freshness in the finish. Enjoy with grilled dishes & salads.
Goruli Mtsvane – Kisi
A bright, straw coloured, smooth wine ,which opens up complex notes of flowers and fruit.
Tsinandali
Full bodied dry wine with top notes of roasted walnuts, finishing with hints of melon & tropical fruit. A good partner for salmon, white meats & vegetable dishes.
Kisi Sauvignon Blanc
A silky- textured wine, with well – balanced acidity.
Amber
Qvevri Wine
Mtsvane - Babaneuri Marani
The fragrance of fully ripe dry figs and quince jam. A stable and silky wine with strong, velvety and long-lasting tannins. Pairs ideally with a any grilled, roasted or stewed meats, also with a cheese based dishes.
Khikhvi Iberiuli 2018 – Shumi Winer
A well – balanced, silky wine, with aromas of cherry, peach, and pear, with a lingering. Enjoy with fish, chicken, Khachapuri and Mezes.
Baia’s Tsitska, Tsolikauri Blend
Made in a Churi – Imeretian Qvevri – this light amber wine has notes of pear, green apple and apricot. Goes well with chicken, salads and khachapuri.
Rkatsiteli
This amber wine is full-bodied with pleasant candied grapes and dried fruit aromas. It pairs very well with grilled and roasted meat, also with Khachapuri & any cheese-based dish.
Kisi 2016 – Babaneuri Marani ABV 13%
Aged for six months, giving a surprisingly light and delicate finish. Pairs perfectly with fried chicken, fish, Khachapuri and Mezes.
Red
Qvevri Wine
QVEVRI SAPERAVI
This intense dark red, almost black Saperavi offers aromas of black cherry and blackberries, with silky tannins and long finish. An ideal match with beef dishes, Chashushuli, pork Mtsvadi, lamb Kababi and strong cheeses.
Gvantsa’s Ostkhanuri Sapere Bai’s Wine
Churi – made, with notes of pomegranate and sour cherry, with a cool crispness. The perfect match for Mtsvade, Chashashuli, Mezes and desserts.
Vintage
Wine
Satrapezo Red ABV 14%
A dry vintage wine with notes of berries, mint leaves and vanilla. Accompanies meat and chicken dishes.
Rosé
Rosé
A medium bodied rose – crisp and fresh, tasting of red fruits, with a long, spicy finish. Accompanies fish, salads and light meals.
Dessert
Wine
Tvishi
Medium sweet vintage white wine with scents of honeysuckle and apricot. Crisp and clean after taste with fruity and floral aromas
Kindzmarauli
Medium – sweet red , with hints of spice, fruit and flowers. Silky, developing into a full, clean cherry and blackberry flavour.
Kvanchkara
Medium sweet red, with wild strawberry scent & top notes, followed by a blend of dried fruit & pomegranate
Arepa & Co Bethnal Green
Arepa & Co’s Paradise Row restaurant is the group’s flagship, with a canalside terrace and a menu that introduces Venezuelan food through corn breads, slow-cooked fillings and bright sauces. Most of the menu is naturally gluten-free, and the range of vegetarian and vegan dishes makes it one of the easiest options here for a mixed group. The room is relaxed enough for brunch but has enough cocktails, sharing plates and atmosphere for an evening gathering.
An arepa pabellón combines shredded beef, black beans, plantain and cheese in a grilled corn pocket, capturing several national flavours in one order. Cachapas use sweetcorn pancakes for a softer, sweeter base, while tequeños, yuca fries and fried plantain make dependable sharing snacks. For a plated meal, pabellón criollo separates the beef, beans, rice and plantain so each component remains distinct; pork belly and vegetable versions widen the choice. Share starters, then choose one arepa or main each. Weekend brunch can be busy, so book if the terrace or a larger table matters.
Address: 254 Paradise Row, London E2 9LE
Arepa & Co - Bethnal Green Menu
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Nibbles
Nibble while you wait. Great with your drinks.
Crunchy Corn
Caramelised Corn
CASSAVA CRISPS
PLATANITOS
Arepas
The traditional Venezuelan cornbread, round and flat and stuffed with delicious fillings. Arepas are GLUTEN FREE. Eat arepas with your hands.
AREPA PABELLON
AREPA MARIANA
OX Cheek
AREPA DEL CAMPO
AREPA SABICH
Arepa Playera
Rice Bowls
Our traditional hearty rice bowl and other seasonal and special dishes.
PABELLON CRIOLLO
PABELLON REINA
PABELLON VEG
CUTTING VEGGIE
*No meat and dropping calories / under 500 kcal* Aubergine, sweet potatoes, black beans, pico de gallo and greens. If vegetarian, add boiled egg for £1
PLANT BASED
*All the good nourishing plants / under 500 kcal* Mashed avocado topped with seeds mix, sweet potatoes topped with pico de gallo, creamy black beans and fried plantains.
Specials
ASADO NEGRO
Traditional beef dish with a caramelised dark gravy, celeriac puree and mixed vegetables.
Venezuelan Ribs
BBQ pork ribs served with celeriac puree, fruity coleslaw and seasoned corn on the cob.
Sides
Great side complements to your meal
Mashed Avo
PICO DE GALLO
Mix VEG
BLACK BEANS
GRILLED CHEESE
YUCA FRIES
PALM SALAD
PLANTAIN
AREPA SAUCES
Vicolo Romano
Vicolo Romano is an independent Roman Road pizzeria making its sourdough bases in-house. The menu gives classic combinations enough room while using a few more playful toppings to separate the restaurant from routine takeaway pizza. Its neighbourhood scale, daily opening pattern and casual service make it useful when a group wants a proper sit-down meal without building an evening around formality. The emphasis remains on the oven, so pizza should drive the order even when starters are tempting.
Romanbella is a natural house choice, while the Meat Feast suits diners who want a heavier, smoky topping. Purple Pizza uses a more colourful vegetable-led combination, and Black Sea turns towards seafood and darker savoury flavours. A simple tomato-and-cheese pizza is still the best test of dough quality, so include one at a sharing table. Add salad, olives or another sharp side to cut through cheese, and avoid stacking several rich meat pizzas together. Ask which specials are running, state dietary needs before ordering and eat the centre first while the base is at its hottest and most supple.
Address: 420 Roman Road, London E3 5LU
Vicolo Romano Menu
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STARTERS
Olives
Mix Leaves
Garlic Bread
Garlic Bread with cheese
PIZZA'S
Margherita (Veg)
Mozzarella, Tomato sauce, Fresh Basil, Olive Oil
Black Sea
Anchovy fillets, Olives, Rocket, Mozzarella, Tomato sauce
The Cheesy (Veg)
Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Ricotta, Parmesan, Olive Oil
Hammy
Cooked Ham, Mushrooms, Mozzarella, Tomato sauce, Olive Oil
Diavola
Spicy Salami, Mozzarella, Tomato sauce, Olive Oil, Basil
Tuna Lover
Tuna, Onions, Olives, Mozzarella, Tomato sauce, Olive Oil
Vegetarian (Veg)
Peppers, Mushrooms, Olives, Sweetcorn, Artichokes, Mozzarella, Tomato sauce, Olive Oil
Green Pizza (Veg)
Mozzarella, Lemony pesto, Courgettes, Cherry tomatoes, Rocket, Olive Oil
Romanbella (Veg)
Mozzarella, Truffle paste, Mushrooms, Parmesan, Olive Oil
Pop Hot Pizza
Spicy Salami, Nduja, Jalapeños, Mozzarella, Tomato sauce, Olive Oil
Meat Feast Pizza
Spicy Salami, Cooked Ham, Sausage, Bacon, Mozzarella, Tomato sauce, Olive Oil
Purple Pizza
Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Speck, Red onion, Walnuts, Olive Oil
Tantuni Pizza
Sliced beef, Onions, Peppers, Mozzarella, Tomato sauce, Olive Oil
Vicolo Pizza
Spicy Salami, Mushrooms, Olives, Artichokes, Mozzarella, Tomato sauce, Olive Oil
Restaurant Elis
Restaurant Elis is chef Rafael Cagali’s relaxed interpretation of his Brazilian and Italian heritage, set on the first floor of Bethnal Green’s Town Hall Hotel. It shares the precision associated with his two-Michelin-starred Da Terra without recreating that restaurant’s long tasting format. The room works through small plates and compact mains, letting diners shape the length and cost of the meal. It is a polished option for a special dinner that still feels conversational.
Salt-cod croquettes, cheese-bread beef sliders and pastel de pizza translate familiar bar snacks through careful technique. Crispy chicken wings and barbecue celeriac bring smoke and texture, while rigatoni alla Norma offers a comforting Italian anchor. Shellfish caldoso, a brothy rice dish, shows the Brazilian side with greater depth; cassava chips are a useful accompaniment. Finish with orange crème caramel if available. Order snacks first and add larger plates in stages, because portions are designed to overlap. The restaurant currently serves dinner from Monday to Saturday and lunch on selected later-week days, so check the session when booking.
Address: Town Hall Hotel, 8 Patriot Square, London E2 9NF
Restaurant Elis Menu
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Cold Mezze
Mix of spiced Olives
Spiced pitted olives, preserved in lemon juice, olive oil and garlic
Hummus
Chick pea, tahini, lemon juice and garlic
Chilli hummus
Chick pea, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, Jalapeño
Baba ganouch (moutabel)
Chargrilled aubergine blended with tahini, lemon juice and garlic
Eli’s vegetable dip
Roasted aubergine, red pepper blended with garlic, lemon & olive oil
Stuffed vine leaves
Vine leaves filled with rice, herb, cooked in lemon juice & olive oil
Shared cold platter
(choice of 3 mezze served with pitta bread)
Hot Mezze
Falafel
Chick pea, parsley, garlic, topped with sesame seeds, served with side of tahini sauce (deep fried)
Chicken wings
Grilled corn-fed chicken wings served with spicy homemade spicy sauce or garlic sauce
Chicken liver
Seasoned chicken liver sauteed in garlic, lemon juice and pomegranate molasses (served with pitta bread)
Chicken escalope
Two pieces of breaded chicken fillet served with green salad and a choice of skin on Fries or mashed potatos
Deluxe grilled chicken burger
Grilled chicken breast filet (corn-fed) marinated for 24hr. Served with a choice of skin-on Fries or mashed potatos
Sides
Skin of fries
Roasted potato
Ratatouille
Plain freekeh
Green durum wheat cooked with herb and olive oil and lemon juice
Green beans
Sauteed fine green beans in olive oil and garlic topped with roasted almond
Sweet potato fries
Carrot & parsnip puree
Blended cooked carrot & Parsnip mixed with butter
Sauteed spinach
Sauteed spinach in olive oil and garlic topped with roasted almond
Potato gratin
Thin slices of potato slow cooked in the oven with cream and garlic topped with cheddar cheese
Mashed potato
Creamy and smooth mashed potato, butter
Salad
Caesar salad
Romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese & caesar dressing
Beetroot
Romaine, green leaves & cooked beetroot finished with lime dressing
Green apple/leaf salad
Baby mix leaves, sliced green apple topped with gorgonzola cheese and dry cranberry & sunflower, pumpkin seeds seasoned with fresh lemon juice and olive oil
Freekeh salad
Freekeh (green wheat) cooked with Mediterranean herbs served with side of green leaves and pomegranate seeds
Add chicken
Soup
Chicken vegetable soup
Shredded breast chicken, carrot, courgette, chick peas in tomato sauce
Lentil soup
Smooth lentil soup topped with fried onion
Hot Drinks
Pot of tea
Choice of English Breakfast/Earl Grey Peppermint/Green Tea
Espresso
Double Espresso
Espresso Macchiato
Cafe Americano
Cappucino
Flat White
Cafe Latte
Turkish coffee with Baklawa (1 Pc)
Hot chocolate
Flavoured hot chocolate
Flora tea
Final Thoughts
Bethnal Green and Bow are strongest when you match the restaurant to the occasion. E Pellicci is the daytime institution, Rogues and Elis reward a planned dinner, and Palmers offers a calm neighbourhood meal. Adana and Gyros Lab answer a craving for charcoal and generous portions, while Fatto A Mano and Vicolo Romano provide two different pizza settings. Little Georgia and Arepa & Co are especially useful for sharing across a table and discovering dishes beyond the most familiar London categories.
Use the live menus to compare current dishes and prices, then confirm opening hours, accessibility and allergy arrangements directly before travelling. Smaller kitchens can sell out of specific dishes, and seasonal restaurants change their choices for good reason. Reserving at peak periods and ordering with contrast in mind will make more difference than chasing a single supposed signature. The variety here means a reliable meal can be found for breakfast, a quick weekday dinner or a longer celebration without leaving east London.