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Time Out's guide to the best restaurants in Shoreditch

For a sumptuously satisfying feed, Shoreditch is a safe bet. Expect fantastic steaks at Hawksmoor, and if you're not feeling carnivorous, you can find delightful vegan fare at Saf. Check out Time Out's guide to the best restaurants in Shoreditch for even more options.

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  • Hawksmoor

    Rating: 5/5 North American, 157 Commercial Street, London, E1 6BJ

    This Spitalfields steakhouse has wooed much of London since opening in 2006; word-of-blog has only served to create an even bigger buzz around the restaurant and its food.
    See Hawksmoor review

  • Saf

    Rating: 4/5 Vegetarian, 152-154 Curtain Road, London, EC2A 3AT

    The provision of vegan, mostly raw food is Saf's raison d'être, and the concept is carried off in style, suggesting healthy Californian cool instead of crank-diet hippie austerity.
    See Saf review

  • Hoxton Apprentice

    Rating: 3/5 Modern European, 16 Hoxton Square, London, N1 6NT

    The Apprentice's main draw is its location, with a front terrace looking right on to Hoxton Square. It's a great place to hang out and have weekend brunch.
    See Hoxton Apprentice review

  • Rochelle Canteen

    Rating: 4/5 Modern European, Rochelle School, Arnold Circus, London, E2 7ES

    It's clear that Margot Henderson (of Arnold & Henderson, the team behind Rochelle Canteen) shares a food philosophy with her husband Fergus (founder of St John).
    See Rochelle Canteenreview

  • Fifteen

    Rating: 4/5 Italian, 15 Westland Place, London, N1 7LP

    Jamie Oliver's charity operation is still quietly providing chef apprenticeships to directionless young people, despite no longer being the most prominent of his numerous enterprises.
    See Fifteen review

  • Boho Mexica

    Rating: 4/5 Mexican, 151-153 Commercial Street, London, E1 6BJ

    Why serious Mexican food is so little seen in London is anyone's guess; only a handful of places attempt to do it justice. Boho Mexica is definitely does.
    See Boho Mexica review

  • Great Eastern Dining Room

    Rating: 4/5 South-East Asian, 54-56 Great Eastern Street, London, EC2A 3QR

    Stepping into Will Ricker's slick, assured bar-restaurant from traffic-snarled Great Eastern Street is a relief. The dining room is decked with retro furniture and wall hangings, calming dark wood and simple, modernist chandeliers.
    See Great Eastern Dining Room review

  • Rivington Grill

    Rating: 3/5 British, 28-30 Rivington Street, London, EC2A 3DZ

    Tthe Rivington gives off great vibes. The whitewashed dining room looks down on an equally stripped-down bar where food is also served.
    See Rivington Grill review

  • Eyre Brothers

    Rating: 4/5 Mediterranean, 70 Leonard Street, London, EC2A 4QX

    Not only is the menu here unique – a sophisticated take on Iberian peninsula food – but the place has a distinctive character.
    See Eyre Brothers review

  • Furnace

    Rating: 4/5 Italian, 1 Rufus Street, London, N1 6PE

    Not a typical Italian restaurant decor, the interior of Furnace has more of a Swedish aesthetic- with beech wood furniture and wooden flooring- but the cooking is strictly eccellente.
    See Furnace review

  • The Princess of Shoreditch

    French, 76 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE

    Tucked away on the City / Shoreditch border, not far from Old Street, the grand old Princess of Shoreditch is a chic urban bar and restaurant which was completely refurbished in October 2009.
    See The Princess of Shoreditch review

  • Open Kitchen

    Rating: 4/5 British, 40 Hoxton Street, London, N1 6LR

    Given that Open Kitchen is the restaurant where students from the London City Hospitality Centre (part of Hackney Community College) practise their skills on paying punters, you'd be forgiven for allowing it a bit of leeway with standards.
    See Open Kitchen review

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  • Actually its now 6 of these restaurants are closed. Come on T.O. I come to you for advice. You are supposed to be the bible of going out. Must try harder.

    Adam Bullerq Thu Apr 25
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  • At least three on this list closed down quite some time ago. The Hoxton Apprentice in November 2012 and the Open Kitchen and Saf much earlier so this guide is about as much use as a chocolate teapot. Time Out, as they say in the US when you screw up.

    G Theo Wed Mar 6
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  • Saf restaurant 152 Curtain Rd EC1 has closed down, although it still has a branch in Kensington. Please could you remove it from your list of restaurants online or change the info, at least. Thank you.

    anonymous Fri Jun 22 2012
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  • Hi found this restaurant by accident and I was so amazed by the fantastic Italian food. Lena restaurant ( Shoreditch ) I love Italy and this restaurant is the closest thing to a real Italian experience. Food 100% Atmosphere 100% Service 100% Lena restaurant @ 66 Great Eastern street. 02077395714

    Stanton Mon Apr 23 2012
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