Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Whitechapel, London

Stu • July 15, 2016The best place for a coffee in Whitechapel by far! Great flat white and the cortado is a good choice for those wanting a stronger, less milky coffee. Will definitely be back!

María • March 25, 2018Bright space, wonderful Middle Eastern flavours, alongside coffee and cake. The staff is incredibly friendly and this place is accessible and welcoming to all.

Michelle W. • September 9, 2019Candidate for best pasta in London. Finally a carbonara that works for pescatarians 😻 get the salmon carbonara (or go for classic - my boyfriend said it was great). Both are pictured

Martin J. • January 9, 2018Excellent Korean restaurant in the neighbourhood, serving an outstanding vegetarian bibimbab with tofu and kimchi. Also, their Korean burger and kimchi fries are remarkable!

Zuz • December 3, 2017Good soya flat white and cosy atmosphere. I’ll definitely come back for breakfast!

Ji • February 28, 2015lamb chops are juicy and tender. Best I've had in london

David S. • October 6, 2015Great for a quick meal, and an authentic Italian Pizza at that. They are stone baked and taste delicious. Quick and friendly service.

Stine B. • July 20, 2018Nice place for a late night snack. Vegetarian options, and seemed like a popular place. Helpful and friendly staff!

Nika m. • February 20, 2014the sish kebab, lamb and mix grill is amazing❤

Jonathan K. • April 13, 2012Lovely service, at least 20 different types of gin, great pint of Tim Taylor and a great atmosphere!

Theo E. • February 23, 2016Amazing food! We always go for the platter, there is so much in it, very tasty and great value for money.

Neo • September 27, 2017Very friend staff, authentic Japanese food! Definitely try the Takoyaki👌🏻

Person 5. • September 5, 2015Lovely selection of curries and all of our groups were delicious. Nice and cheap and BYOB too!

Toby • April 29, 2014Best artisan coffee in the Aldgate/Aldgate East area. Tasty sandwiches and cake too

Ruth S. • June 16, 2019Definitely opt for the extra aubergine. The salad option is huge and you get a fresh hot falafel to eat while you wait

Vishnu K. S. • December 22, 2017Lovely pub/gastro with great food at very reasonable prices. Nice atmosphere too.

Zeynep Ozturk O. • December 9, 2017It was good for Christmas dinner with colleagues.Smoked salmon, turkey and chocolate tart was good and delicious.

Lauren K. • August 1, 2016This pub is one of the few that serves Pieminister pies, the best in London! A quiet, cute neighbourhood gem with a great outside space, board games, decent beer selection.

Ron G. • January 13, 2017The chicken tikka roll is one of the best in London. The Karahi chicken is to die for, but you have to have it there, fresh.

Rahan U. • August 6, 2014Great new Desert / Coffee place. Their Milk Mocha Coffee is amazing 😍👌

Rémi C. • April 16, 2015Coffee, staff and diverse music makes it really cool.

Yasmin G. • March 8, 2013As good as Tayyabs, fraction of the cost. Can't go wrong with the mixed grill, lovely!

Jah R. • February 6, 2023Great Turkish café reminiscent of the ones in Istanbul. Great selection of cakes, baklava and Turkish beverages.

Tiago P. • May 7, 2014Started over 100 years ago as a family business. You can surely find here the best sandwiches, brownies and cronuts in East London.

Steven O. • June 19, 2013Try their mocktails. Tastiest I ever had. Great food, generous portions and excellent service.

Alex H. • June 25, 2017Choose your beans, robusta or arabica. Great coffee, great space

Squeals • February 17, 2014Very friendly little creperie. Baby friendly; they have a highchair and are very accommodating. Cool space downstairs that sometimes showcases art. Crepe & hot drink for £5.50.

Martin L. • December 4, 2014the parties are, unfortunately, hard to walk past. good coffee and sandwiches too

María • September 22, 2015Finally a Korean restaurant on this side of E1! Lunch specials are great value: tasty and abundant. Wide veggie choice and speedy service.

Shridhar • October 13, 2019Good beer, good scotch, good seating, good music. What else do you need?