Flat Iron Spitalfields occupies a characterful Commercial Street site directly opposite Old Spitalfields Market. The restaurant takes visual cues from the area’s Victorian history, using parquet floors, exposed brick, tiles and wooden panelling to create a warm, distinctive room. An original cast iron range cooker in the basement adds another tangible link to the building style that inspired the design.
The restaurant is built around a simple promise of good steak served without unnecessary ceremony. Its signature flat iron cut provides the foundation of the menu, cooked with care and presented in the direct, generous style for which the group is known. This focus makes the ordering experience accessible to newcomers while still appealing to diners who visit specifically for beef.
Blackboard specials introduce changing cuts, including more indulgent options such as a Wagyu steak of the day. A selection of sides and sauces allows each guest to shape the plate, while cocktails, draft beer and a considered wine list complement the richness of the meat. The concise menu keeps attention on quality and gives regular visitors reasons to look for something different.
Outdoor tables bring the activity of Commercial Street into the experience and are especially appealing when the weather is comfortable. The restaurant sits close to Brick Lane, Liverpool Street and the many shops and stalls of Spitalfields, making it easy to include in a wider visit to the neighbourhood. Flat Iron has several London branches, but this article concerns the Spitalfields restaurant at 88 to 90 Commercial Street.
Address: 88–90 Commercial Street, Spitalfields, London E1 6LY, United Kingdom
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