Dining
The 5 Best Restaurants in Shoreditch
East London's best tables: where to eat well in Shoreditch, from open-fire cooking to neighbourhood gems.
In short: our top picks are Brat, Smoking Goat and Leroy. 5 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Shoreditch has grown from warehouse parties into one of London’s most exciting places to eat. The best rooms here cook with real confidence, often over fire, and the neighbourhood rewards wandering. These are the tables worth heading east for.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Brat | Shoreditch | £££ |
| Smoking Goat | Shoreditch | ££ |
| Leroy | Shoreditch | £££ |
| St. John Bread and Wine | Spitalfields | £££ |
| Gloria | Shoreditch | £££ |
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Editor’s choice
Brat
Why we pick itBasque-inspired open-fire cooking; the whole grilled turbot is one of Londons great dishes.
Worth knowingSkip it if you want a quiet room or a quick dinner
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Smoking Goat
Why we pick itLoud, brilliant Thai bar food and natural wine; the fish-sauce wings are non-negotiable.
Worth knowingSkip it if you want subtlety or a quiet table
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Leroy
Why we pick itA relaxed, wine-led room with a Michelin star; short menu, long list, very Shoreditch.
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St. John Bread and Wine
Why we pick itThe nose-to-tail originals lighter sibling; bread, wine and seasonal British cooking.
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Gloria
Why we pick itOver-the-top Italian theatre; come for the room and the lemon-meringue spectacle.
Before you book
Book the well-known rooms, but leave room to wander; Shoreditch is a neighbourhood for following your nose between dinner and a drink. Go earlier in the week for a calmer room, and pair dinner with one of the area’s bars rather than rushing home.
Common questions
What are the best restaurants in Shoreditch?
Brat is our editor's choice: Basque-inspired open-fire cooking; the whole grilled turbot is one of Londons great dishes. Brat, Smoking Goat and Leroy lead the guide, with 5 places in total, all chosen on merit.
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