The Best Restaurants in Bow, Greater London, United Kingdom (2025)

Da Terra A New Bar , a New Kitchen and New dishes on the menu all made for another amazing dining experience at Da Terra. We were given a warm welcome on arrival before being escorted into to the bar which is now where your lunch / dinner will begin. Here you can relax with a cocktail or glass of champagne while you enjoy some delicious Snacks and a chat with the team. Then you’ll be taken across into the refurbished dining room and see the new kitchen. We took our seats at our customary Table 10 and waited for the festivities to begin. First it was a chat with top sommelier Maria to discuss our wine preference. Now it was time for the New first course and stunning it was to. The Hamachi Pumpkin / Jackfruit/ Tucupi was absolutely delicious. This was followed by the The Quail , Tortellini in Brodo / Black Truffle , Sourdough , The Moqueca before the arrival of the amazing New main course. The British Wagyu Beef , Cep / Cavolo Nero / Lobster Rice personally I thought it was the stand out dish of the day. Next to come was the Romeo and Juliette (cheese course) , the Baba before finishing with the New dessert of Fig , Sheep Yogurt / Sagu / Oxalis. We finished with coffee and petit fours to bring to and end a fabulous afternoon. The food was stunning , the wine pairings were amazing and the service was first class. The New Bar is a great addition and a wonderful place to enjoy an aperitif or digestive. The New kitchen looks fabulous and you now get an excellent view of the whole team at work. Rafael , Charlie and the team have continually been pushing forward every year in the pursuit of absolute perfection and personally something which I think is not far away. Many Thanks to the whole team for an incredible dining experience and look forward to seeing you all again soon.

We had the 8 course tasting menu. Amazing food! Great service! I didn't find the dessert dishes impressive but my husband enjoyed them. Loved the surprise birthday cake - it's really nice. It tasted better than the desserts on the menu.

This restaurant deserves a Michelin 2-star rating. Every course was presented delicately. The flavors were deep and harmonized well, with a thoughtful use of diverse ingredients that complemented each other perfectly. However, one downside is its location, which is far from central London, and public transportation is not nearby. Despite this, I highly recommend the restaurant to people from all over the world and look forward to returning.

Had an amazing dinner with work colleagues while on a business trip. The tasting menu was had by all and the group had a mix of normal wine pairings, the premium wine pairings and the mixed alcoholic and non-alcoholic pairings. Service was impeccable as was the food. The evening was a journey into the heart and mind of Chef Cagali! Each course had a story to go with it that added to the experience. The group enjoyed the dinner so much that one of us came back during their honeymoon trip. I will look for reservations when business brings me back to London for sure. Thank you to the Chef and staff for an unforgettable evening

Yesterday, we attended a group of 15 sisters from the Shade Centre. The food was astounding, the service was excellent and the brothers went out of their way to cater for our needs. We thoroughly enjoyed the smoke and platter and the prawns were very delicious and the flavours were on point They also provided a prayer space so it is inclusive. Definitely worth a visit and will be visiting again.

I recently visited Smoke End for an evening dinner with friends after hearing several recommendations, and it did not disappoint. The aesthetics of the restaurant were impressive, creating a high-class atmosphere with beautiful, stylish furniture. The ambiance definitely added to the experience. Service was excellent—the owner frequently checked in to ensure we were satisfied, and the staff was attentive and efficient. Our food arrived promptly, with a level of service that reminded me of upscale city dining. I ordered the steak, cooked precisely to my liking, paired with a perfectly seasoned mushroom sauce. We also shared the loaded fries, which were presented elegantly. The fries had a delightful contrast: a crisp crust on the outside and fluffy on the inside, with just the right amount of chili flavor. I would highly recommend Smoke End and am already looking forward to my next visit!

Food tasted amazing! First time going there and would definitely go again. Service was a 10/10, clean atmosphere and food is made fresh. Desserts were always tasty, would recommend the tiramisu and chocolate fondant!

Stunning dinner at Mexican Seoul! We started our meal with delicious classic margaritas, we went on to have the corn ribs (also delicious, the pecorino cheese is really fabulous), then the bulgogi tacos (a combination that works really well!) and finally the soy garlic wings, honestly these wings are to die for, they are crunchy, sweet and salty, and the crunchy skin really resembles pork cracklings! These wings were absolutely our favourite and we are so glad to see them on the regular menu (they used to be on the monthly special a while ago!). We finished our dinner with the peach pie and pomegranate ice cream, also delicious! Lastly the staff are super friendly and welcoming. We will definitely be back soon!

Loooveeedddd it!!! I finally made it! We live in North London and kept thinking that we needed to try this award winning wings. So today was the day! We sat in the outside area with my kids and my friend, we ordered the corn, the two award winning wings the spicy pork and the beef tacos All the food was amazing! I cannot even tell you how happy I am for being able to go there! To see this business thrive! The whole place is beautiful and the servers were very kind and helpful with us! Loved it!

Wings are definitely the winners here! We tried the buffalo and gochujang variants. Tacos - less so (beef taco was both dry with the meat and watery with the sauce; pork was fairly unremarkable). Stick to the wings which are crispy on the outside, quite juicy on the inside and sauces are flavourful enough.

Fantastic in every way. Patrick and his team will look after you with attentive service with a smile, nothing too much trouble. The food is so tasty and can't fault it. The wings are a winner for me, and I don't think you will find better. Try the Honey Buffanero or the Gochij-Gang, meat so tasty and succulent and coating with a crunch. I had the special today the fish taco and was light tasty and spot on. I've been here many times now before writing this review, and it's always consistent. Book a table it gets very busy.

I felt so special here! Came for dinner and breakfast and I had an amazing time each visit. The staff is insanely personable & they’re always willing to help you better understand the menu. This place is worth all the hype it gets, I’ll definitely be back the next time I visit the UK.

I visited Dishoom with friends for a brunch for a friend's birthday. The food and service was excellent. All the staff were friendly, wished my friend Happy Birthday throughout our stay, and were extremely courteous. We all enjoyed the meal and the birthday treat we shared on Dishoom. Half eaten before, we even recommended taking a photo. 😋 I would highly recommend Dishoom Shoreditch to others. Thank you!!

I have had a problem with Indian food in the recent years. I was missing a reference point, great food wholeheartedly enjoyed. Worth remembering for the future to compare this to other places. Finally I found that place and it was Dishoom  Shoreditch. Amazing food, full of flavors and surprises, food where you think that you order too much of and then it turns out that it is so good that you have to finish it no matter what. Be prepared for a long wait for a table, but it is worth doing it. The wait time is sweetened - you wait at a bar serving very good  drinks. Once you are seated the food arrives quickly and is amazingly good. So for now I got my reference point for Indian food. Thanks Dashoom.

We had our Nikah 💍 at Alanya, it was really amazing😊. The environment was really good and awesome. Staff were so good and very welcoming. They usually opens at 4 but for our Nikah they opened at 2:30 pm. We had their chef's special platter which was really delicious and the portion omg it was really huge, We also tried their mojito 🍹 10/10. They gave us a caramel cheesecake from the house 😁 it was banging I would recommend everyone to try that.

I was absolutely blown away by the quality of the food here. True to its fusion claims, the kebabs, wings, ribs and koftes were beyond delicious. Everything was cooked to perfection, the lamb chops were soft and juicy without being over done. The lamb kofte was full of flavour and soft. These guys have gotten the process of roasting meat down to an art. I cannot recommend enough.

Absolutely amazing authentic Turkish food, everything was delicious especially the Adana and chicken wings. Portion sizes are huge and easily feeds many. Highly recommend you try this place out. Customer service is superb, very attentive and respectful. We thoroughly enjoyed our food!

I’ve been meaning to try Alanya for a while, and I finally found the time to visit for lunch on a Friday after Jummah. First Impressions: The décor was fresh and modern, but the restaurant felt smaller than I had expected. It was very quiet during lunch, which made me wonder about the quality since there weren’t many customers. The Food: I ordered the small platter, and it was absolutely amazing: • Chops: Juicy and bursting with flavor. • Ribs: Tender, juicy, and perfectly fatty. • Kofta: A delightful twist on the traditional flavor, making it stand out. • Rice: Cooked to perfection, with flakes that added a great touch. • Salad: Surprisingly fresh and enjoyable. The Highlight: The star of the meal was their unique bread, paired with their house chili sauce. It was unforgettable and added an extra layer of flavor to the experience. Final Thoughts: I’ll definitely be returning with my family to try more dishes. Alanya lived up to my expectations, and I’m excited for my next visit.

I only review spots that are worthy, if there was more stars I'd give it. 3x I've ordered from here and 3 times I'm just amazed. By far the best burger I've had and I've reviewed some that I've said is, but this is the REAL DEAL. I ordered the Pittsburgh, juicy, meaty burger with cheese has a little sweet taste in it, very nice flavour. Thank you guys for being my go to burger spot. The chicken burger is elite also!!!

This place is incredible all the food is very high quality I love all of it (except for the all non traditional burgers 🤦🏽‍♂️) The ribeye is always cooked to perfection and so incredibly juicy. The chips are also perfect and soft on the inside best chips in all of London The burger is incredible but still up for debate, definitely in my top 3 for best burger spots of all time. Well done boys. Consistency and quality every time Heads up Only takeaway is available.

Highly recommend. Hospitality was great, nice waiting area, and the food really stood out. I got the Steak burger with fries, and it was delicious. I think the steak on its own could do with a tiny bit more seasoning, but everything else made up for it anyway, and it's a personal preference for slightly more seasoning. I also got a chicken burger, and I can't lie, I am having trouble deciding which burger was better. I've had many chicken burgers, but there was something different and more satisfying about theirs. The fillets, the pickles, the sauce, everything just worked so well together and was so happy with the entire meal. Will be going back to try out other items on their menu!

Ordered the original burger with chips. Chicken strips and steak on chips. Excellent packaging. Great service. Great sauces. Very tasty chips not the usual you get from jjs. Burger was juicy and delicious. Bun is excellent and held up well. Strips were tasty albeit not as crunchy as I would have hoped for. Steak on chips was good value for money.

We didn't stay here but we did eat here, and oh my word what delicious food. There is plenty of it you won't go hungry, and we didn't think it was overpriced either. We also thought the decor was fab and the staff were friendly too. We both recommend it and would certainly go again.

I had the Monday burger deal. The meat was a bit overcooked for my taste and did not have too much flavour. The burger buns were a bit tough to bite into. It is a good size burger and very filling. Service was great and very friendly. Although the pub was almost empty it has a very nice ambiance. Good selection of beers too.

Stayed in the hotel … and I had a really nice experience. Was not expecting for the rooms to be so nice. The only disadvantage … they have shared bathrooms. But the design in the room and the level of comfort really compensates this a lot. I recommend if you are in the area … just try it.

My local pub, and it's fantastic, good food, drink and service. So under used, just an easy walk from Mile End or Devon's Road stations...carvery and quiz on Sunday, amazing open mike night on Wednesday, plus themed nights through the year. Great selection of local craft ales, stouts and lager, really worth a visit.

Had a really nice dinner here. Good service, nice atmosphere. The meat platter was honestly on the overcooked side, pretty chewy throughout, you'd be better off with a steak or something. Great chips and sweet potato. The desserts however were amazing. The bread and butter pudding with custard was one of the best I've eaten in years. A star just for that. Cheesecake also very good.

We ate here on our first night. The food was decent. Steak a bit on the chewy side. The best was definetly the white chocolate cheesecake. That one was perfect. The girl at the front was really nice and friendly too. Had a chat with her about her Jordan 1's :)

Finally managed to try the mixed chops option. The starters and platter of beef, lamb and pork chops were fantastic. Really loved going here and will definitely come back. Service was quick, beer was cold, whiskey was smooth!

Wow!! Best dining experience I’ve ever had. The food was utterly incredible best roast I’ve ever eaten! The service was fantastic everyone smiling and happy nothing was too much best service I’ve ever received. We went as a birthday celebration to be given a great table and a little treat with a candle and a sing song. This place is the absolute nuts you have to eat here. I can see why this place is always booked out it’s a must have x

This location is more than 5 stars satfull is amazingly attentive to you and the service they do and the food is wow, I had as whiter Mr Leno I was delighted with him as he took great care of our table , and the biggest surprise was on my friend's birthday when they brought dessert. I highly recommend this place.

Alexandra was fantastic! She was quick, responsive, attentive and recommended great choices! We absolutely had a lovely time and would certainly come back. My favourite was the aubergine starter and the classic Carbonara. The food came in piping hot 🔥 which was excellent. Some restaurants serve the food cold as theh were on the counter too long before being served. So well done! Thanks

Very welcoming, lovely atmosphere, yummy food and fantastic service. Will be back again!! Our waiter Simone was superb and always attending to make sure everything is on point.

Very nice restaurant, fast and excellent service. Very good food. Everything is perfect. ❤️Waiter Tuclan served very fast and good. He was to customer attentive. Thank you.

Was recommended and wow did it live up to its. Sunday dinner yesterday was amazing. We’ve never had beef before that literally melted in our mouths- both the pink and well done meats were amazing, and who knew cabbage/greens could taste so fantastic. The stuffing is a must - and those yorkies - fantastic. Great staff who really look after you, the young lady from Hartlepool was lovely. Stylish premises - yes expensive but worth treating ourselves - we’ll be back.

We had a lovely lunch celebration meal here. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and our overall experience was wonderful. The restaurant is very modern, well spaced, and stylish. We will definitely be back.

Visited Hawksmoor after much anticipation and my word it did not disappoint. Sara, our server, was fantastic and kept our waters topped up. The vibes were exactly what we were after. Had a table of two and really enjoyed sitting diagonally next to each other rather than directly facing each other. The food was insane. We got the oysters and bone marrow with onions to start, followed by a porterhouse and an array of sides. We struggled to finish all the food but is was incredible. Still had room for sticky toffee pudding. Cannot wait to come back!

I was looking forward to the meal and evening at Hawksmoor. I ordered lobster, steak fillet with few sides and apple pie. Presentation was average. I thought that food was coming out quickly but the waitress kept forgetting bits for our table which after third time started to be annoying (then she was rewarded with 12.5% service charge🤨). Food tasted good and meat was cooked as I ordered but I have to admit that when I saw the prices on the menu I was expecting to be swept off my feet. Unfortunately that wasn’t the case. I think that £130 (food only) per person is quite a lot. I’ve been in places in the past where overall experience was much better and I spend that amount for two people. Thankfully I was with great group of people and I had very good evening. But I think I’ll won’t be going back to Hawksmoor anytime soon.