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

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Shankeys

221 Well St, London E9 6RG, UK

5.0 (298 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: Not available

“Best food I have had in a while. Order everything. Nothing disappoints. Cocktails are great. Food is amazing. Service 10/10. You can tell these guys are passionate about what they offer. Highly recommend. It was quite warm with an open kitchen so wear layers!”

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5 months ago
5.0

I don’t care where you live in London, just pick a night and go. I’d heard about Shankeys a couple of times from people and it was one of the best meals I’ve ever had. Food was to die for. Oysters were the best I’ve ever had, cauliflower prata was unbelievable. Fish was perfect and potatoes arguably best I’ve ever had too. Cocktails were fantastic, wine was beautiful. The place itself is so homely, and very obvious nods to friends and family dotted around the gaff. Service was 10/10. I was slightly skeptical by somewhere with 5/5 Google reviews but it ain’t BS! The real deal.

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a month ago
5.0

Beautiful little restaurant with Indian-Irish menu. The pork was amazingly tender and go really well with the spuds. The cauliflower cheese paratha was also delicious. They have really good cocktails too! They keep changing the menu so definitely coming back!

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2 months ago
5.0

What a place! Service was fun and casual, drinks were well mixed and unpretentious and the food was all incredibly tasty and had some really interesting combinations you won’t have had before. Such an impressive place, priced in a way that didn’t feel like they were taking the mic! Great night out

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a month ago
5.0

Unreal food and service at Shankeys last night. The vindaloo pork was genuinely the best pork I have ever eaten. Big shout out to the oysters, buttery spuds and cauliflower cheese too. All round lovely atmosphere and will 1,000,000,000% be back.

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Tesco Superstore – 112 m away
  • Wells Butchers Ltd London – 33 m away
  • Well Street Pizza Hackney – 35 m away
  • Hackney Central Mosque – 51 m away
  • The Gun – 34 m away
Big Night Bar & Restaurant Hackney

177 Morning Ln, London E9 6LH, UK

4.9 (82 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 07983 309028

“Wow! The depth and complexity of flavour in every dish is truly impressive. Cuttlefish cooked perfectly, mutton perfectly balanced with a spicy sauce and spring onion chicken a perfect balance of tender and crunchy. The noodles filled with crispy onions and spiciness. Lovely assortment of pickled veg to accompany many of dishes with the acidity helping balance richness and heat.”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • The Glove That Fits – 2 m away
  • Burberry Outlet – 230 m away
  • Homerton University Hospital – 451 m away
  • Tesco Superstore – 330 m away
  • Cardinal Pole Catholic School – 131 m away
Miga

1 Mare St, London E8 4RP, UK

4.8 (272 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: Not available

“Flawless experience in food and service. Tour de force of dishes, each exploding with flavor and visual appeal. I can’t rave about the duck or the rib enough. We gleefully ate each plate and found the praise the restaurant has received well deserved. The service we experienced was warm and prompt. Recommendations received were spot on. A must-visit restaurant for sure.”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • The Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities, Fine Art & UnNatural History – 16 m away
  • The Five Points Brewery & Courtyard – 198 m away
  • The Last Tuesday Society & Absinthe Parlour – 16 m away
  • Sainsbury's Local – 72 m away
  • A&K Tailoring – 31 m away
Rogues.

460 Hackney Rd, London E2 9EG, UK

4.9 (547 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 020 3737 3690

“I’d heard good things and Rogues didn’t disappoint. The service was warm and attentive. The food exquisite with real depth of flavour. One of my favourite meals this year. Incredible value for a tasting menu too. I WILL be back very very soon.”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Tesco Express – 37 m away
  • Lithuanian RC Church of St Casimir – 68 m away
  • The Gossamer City Project – 44 m away
  • Mama Shelter London Shoreditch – 184 m away
  • Hound Dog Barber Shop – 29 m away
Behind Restaurant

20 Sidworth St, London E8 3SD, UK

4.7 (395 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: Not available

“Incredible experience here at Behind. From the moment we stepped in we felt special and truly part of an experience. Starting off with incredible drinks from the sommelier who really knew what she was doing to being served our courses by the chefs themselves. Each course was special within its own right but led beautifully to the next. If you want to truly taste something amazing in London then you must book the tasting menu here!”

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Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot

Nearby Landmarks:

  • London Fields Lido – 434 m away
  • Texaco – 85 m away
  • Glasshouse Salon – 58 m away
  • Lidl – 285 m away
  • 21 SID – 15 m away
Buen Ayre

50 Broadway Market, London E8 4QJ, UK

4.6 (1086 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 020 7275 9900

“Absolutely the best steak you can get in a 100 mile radius. Better quality, quantity and accuracy of cooking than any of the branded chain steakhouses in London. The steaks were MASSIVE so do come here hungry. We came during quiet late afternoon time when they were setting up tables for evening service. Service was chilly at first but quickly warmed up once we expressed our appreciation of food. Well definitely be returning and bringing friends.”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Broadway Market – 30 m away
  • Franco Manca Broadway Market – 9 m away
  • Bella Vita - Broadway – 21 m away
  • Hill & Szrok – 26 m away
  • L’eau à La Bouche – 37 m away
Planque

322-324 Acton Mews, London E8 4EA, UK

4.5 (316 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 020 7254 3414

“Incredible restaurant tucked away next to the station. Very unassuming from the outside but the interior is cozy, elegant and relaxing. Dining tables and bar seating, definitely recommend the bar opposite the kitchen to watch the dishes come together. All the dishes are put together so we'll, one of the better places I have been to for a long time, constantly changing menu and brilliant service. This place is mainly a wine enthusiast place with a restaurant so the wine list is extensive, well curated but one of the most expensive ones I've seen.”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Tesco Express – 40 m away
  • Waterside Academy – 77 m away
  • The Big London Bake East – 36 m away
  • Stonebridge Gardens – 114 m away
  • MAP Maison – 80 m away
DALLA

120-122 Morning Ln, London E9 6LH, UK

4.7 (170 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 020 3016 4179

“What an incredible experience! Stepping into DALLA feels like walking into a beloved and cozy grandmother's home, but with the finesse of a top-tier dining establishment. This little hidden gem masterfully blends the nostalgia of Italian home-cooked meals with subtle sophistication. The food is exceptional and really honours Italian regional cuisine - and it changes every week! Every dish is packed with flavour and care, from beautiful starters (personal favourite would have to be the iconic Vitello Tonnato) to silky handmade pastas. The service is impeccable, with staff who are attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about your experience. Extensive and impressive wine list too. The homely atmosphere is unmatched, making DALLA a rare gem, combining stunning food, heartfelt service, and a cozy charm that lingers long after your visit. Can't recommend it more!”

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Parking Options:

Paid Parking Lot Paid Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Burberry Outlet – 132 m away
  • Tesco Superstore – 227 m away
  • Latimer Health Centre – 37 m away
  • Marks and Spencer – 404 m away
  • The Box – 45 m away
Whyte's

Unit 3, 143 Mare St, London E8 3RH, UK

4.7 (203 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 07957 779621

“Exceptional food. Mushrooms were my favourite, loved the garlic sauce and parmesan (?) cheese it came with - and no sparing on the sauce amounts. Proper size portions! Pork rib-eye was exceptionally tender, and the way that the apple sauce combined with the prune and pig's head croquettes was very clever - kind of tastes of mince pie with them all together, but eat the apple sauce or croquettes alone then it doesn't. Wish I could come every month...alas...too much else on my to-do list. But our paths will cross again. Note that it is a wee bit smokey inside...took a minute or two to acclimatise.”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Texaco – 55 m away
  • London Fields Lido – 454 m away
  • Lidl – 248 m away
  • Glasshouse Salon – 53 m away
  • Mare Street Market – 165 m away
EDIT

217 Mare St, London E8 3QE, UK

4.6 (123 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: Not available

“Had a very lovely meal on Friday. The food was really tasty and well presented, service was super efficient and friendly, we kept being topped up with water without having to ask. Our waitress was very nice and she managed the entire floor on her own. the food is super fresh and creatively cooked, we had the 7 course meal with optional bread and olives and we were really stuffed by the end. Unsure why someone said the portions were tiny as it’s standard with tasting menus. Would definitely come back.”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Brazilian Centre HACKNEY - Produtos Brasileiros (Brazilian Products) – 27 m away
  • London Fields Lido – 431 m away
  • Lidl – 201 m away
  • Cordwainers Court Hall of Residence – 59 m away
  • Yellowbellyphoto – 44 m away
Little Duck The Picklery

68 Dalston Ln, London E8 3AH, UK

4.5 (550 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 020 7249 9177

“Can't really find a fault, perhaps that there aren't enough tables to fit more people! We had a really lovely lunch, where food, service and atmosphere were on point. Food portions are not massive and perhaps could do with a bit more, but the flavours are there and everything had been cooked really well. Nice combination of ingridients and some really interesting flavours. Service was really good, we came with a baby on a pram and they were very nice to him and accommodating, they even warmed up some milk for him. The only negative in that aspect is that they don't have a baby chair, but I guess this is not the type of place you come with babies. Atmosphere was cosy but not too romantic, it was nice to see the cooks and waiters around the main bar where everything is cooked. I would recommend going on a date or something like that, not big groups because you basically won't fit.”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Allpress Espresso Roastery and Cafe – 30 m away
  • The Dusty Knuckle Bakery – 251 m away
  • Dalston Eastern Curve Garden – 209 m away
  • Kingsland Shopping Centre – 247 m away
  • The Victoria Dalston – 77 m away

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