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Cuisine Guide
Discover handpicked European restaurants in East London, with what to order first at each place.
Every place here is handpicked. Signal score shows how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
European by neighbourhood
5 restaurants
Seasonal British / European · ££ · Haggerston
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Fried Eggs with Caramelised Sage
Regarded as their 'most popular breakfast,' these eggs are served on toast with 'lashings of butter' and crispy sage, the scent of which defines the morning air at the cafe.
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Modern European / Natural Wine Bar · £££ · Clapton
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Fresh Pasta
A consistent highlight across residencies, critics praise the 'good firm pasta' found in dishes like 'guinea fowl agnolotti in brodo' and 'mussel, squid and crab tagliolini' with citrus-buttery sauces.
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Modern European · £££ · Shoreditch
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Parmesan Fritters
Cited as a menu classic; crispy balls of white-hot cheese under a snowfall of parmesan.
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Modern European · £££ · Shoreditch
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A Plate of Smoked Trout
Hailed as a "world-class dish of smoked magic" by The Guardian, this gorgeously understated plate is served with a simple pickled red onion salad.
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Modern European · £££ · Hackney
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Katsu Sando
Regarded as a future staple that other restaurants will replicate, this signature dish features a panko-crusted pork cutlet and shredded cabbage between slices of soft white bread with a dollop of hot mustard.
Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.