Best Authentic Restaurants in Wanstead

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1. Silo London

4.8

Exceptional(146)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Modern European • Hackney

Booked 14 times today

The worlds first Zero Waste restaurant, Silo's menu is an expression of natural farming and closed loop cooking, demonstrating quality within sustainability.Situated in Hackney Wick overlooking the River Lea, the restaurant features an open and spacious, relaxed dining room, counter seating around the kitchen and hearth, as well as a private dining room.Awarded with a Green Michelin Star.

2. The Hemingway

4.4

Awesome(48)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Hackney

Booked 4 times today

The Hemingway is a good quality pub that serves delicious no-nonsense grub.You can see every dish being made to order in our open plan kitchen- no soggy microwaved frozen meals here! We take great care in sourcing our produce direct from the best suppliers both locally and abroad. Our menu is a mix of classic crowd pleasers and regularly changing seasonal dishes, which means you'll always find something to tempt your taste buds (even if you're in every day!).We are a pub, not a cocktail bar and while we make a blinding Bloody Mary, and will happily mix you an Aperol Spritz or Negroni, we don't do Pina Coladas. That said, we are extremely proud of our wide range of spirits from around the globe, which (where possible) we offer at affordable prices. The wine list has been chosen to provide a simple but high quality selection that goes as well with our food as it does with some good company.

3. DOÑA

4.0

Excellent(3)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Dining Bar • Stoke Newington

Booked 1 time today

Doña is a restaurant, bar & music venue with two separate spaces.UPSTAIRS - Polanco is bringing the bold, vibrant flavours of modern Mexico to the heart of Stoke Newington — for a limited time only at the iconic Doña bar.Known for its elevated take on traditional dishes and warm neighbourhood vibes, Polanco (based in Kensal Rise and named one of Time Out’s Top 20 Mexican Restaurants in London) is teaming up with Doña for a series of intimate evenings filled with flavour, mezcal, and music.Polango's Pop up: June 19th - 12th JulyDOWNSTAIRS -Doña's original bar & party space is a pink and red basement of dreams serving up exceptional mezcal cocktails and a smaller bar menu. The space is perfect for a date night, dinner and drinks, birthday parties, hen dos, weddings and any other reason to shake down and have fun!For large parties above 10, please email us directly via bookings@bardonalondon.com.

A photo of The Ivy Asia, St. Paul's restaurant

4. The Ivy Asia, St. Paul's

4.4

Awesome(8102)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • St Paul's

Booked 281 times today

Serving theatrical drinks and cocktails late into the night alongside a delicious menu of Asian-inspired dishes. The vibrant and playful destination entertains, inspires and excites guests from the moment they step inside.

5. Hakkasan Mayfair

4.6

Exceptional(7877)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Mayfair

Booked 27 times today

With 12 restaurants across the globe, located in the United States, Middle East, India, Asia and Europe, Hakkasan offers guests a world-class culinary experience. Our second London location in Mayfair delivers exceptional modern Cantonese cuisine, innovative mixology, and dramatic design, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience for guests.The menu uses the finest ingredients and expert traditional techniques to create timeless yet innovative signature dishes such as the Chilean Seabass and Crispy Duck Salad.The wine list is one of the most influential in the industry, and the bar team ride the waves of innovation, ensuring they are always ahead of the curve

A photo of The Ivy Asia, Mayfair restaurant

6. The Ivy Asia, Mayfair

4.3

Awesome(3507)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Marble Arch

Booked 135 times today

Discover beautifully prepared Asian-inspired dining. Discover incredible cocktails full of artistic flair and carefree character. Discover electric entertainment to take you late into the night. Discover The Ivy Asia, Mayfair. Located in the heart of London's most exclusive neighbourhood, you'll find this restaurant to be the ultimate escape for tourists, locals and sophisticated shoppers alike. A beautifully balanced blend of the past and the present, The Ivy Asia, Mayfair is furnished with a flair for the extraordinary. From the dazzling, green stone floor to the stunning antique decor on display, it's designed to wow from the moment you enter until it's time to leave.

7. Radio Rooftop

4.1

Excellent(821)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Covent Garden

Booked 46 times today

If your preferred date or time is unavailable, please contact us at 020 7379 6606 or email reservations@radiomelondon.com. Our team will make every effort to accommodate your request.“ABOVE THE NOISE, WE MAKE OUR OWN”Welcome to RADIO – where the skyline meets the city lights. Where taste, sound & sights come alive to excite your senses.Immerse yourself in the rich history of broadcasting. This very location is the site of the first ever BBC broadcast in November 1922 from what was then Marconi House. Elevating the ME London Rooftop experience, our bar offers sophisticated & unique cocktail creation, eye-catching mixology with inspirational & imaginative small plate indulgences. Enjoy our Asian inspired food ‘art’ against a backdrop of the most stunning views in London as the music transports you above the mediocre.Let the vibe carry you to new heights, away from the bustle of the city to a unique and extraordinary place

A photo of Inamo - Covent Garden restaurant

8. Inamo - Covent Garden

4.4

Awesome(2743)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Covent Garden

Booked 31 times today

inamo fuses unique interactive table technology & pan-Asian dining in stylish surroundings under 90m from Covent Garden station.Touch your table surface to order your meal, & play an array of fantastic arcade games such as 4-player air hockey, pool, space invaders, & archery. Great games like Frogs keep the kids entertained, you can draw on your table top, & there's a host of puzzles to choose from. All have fun together or divide the table into 4 & do your own thing. The experience at inamo is unlike anywhere else in London or beyond.None of this distracts from the high-quality food. Head Chef Stefan Markov presents sharing dishes from across Japan, China, & Thailand. Favourites include our iconic Dragon Roll sushi & a striking Sashimi Platter. Feast on Asian tapas like Szechuan Chicken, Bang Bang Cauliflower, & many more.The award winning Onyx Room is a unique private dining & bar area, with two 65" screens, PS4

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9. Restaurant Gordon Ramsay - High

4.9

Exceptional(26)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French • Liverpool Street

Booked 3 times today

Set atop London’s 22 Bishopsgate, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay – High is an exclusive chef’s table experience with just 12 seats.This intimate, elevated dining room offers front-row views of the open kitchen and breathtaking city skyline. Guests are taken on a refined tasting journey that blends classical technique with modern British influence, paired with exceptional wines and impeccable service.A bold and highly personal experience, both literally and gastronomically above the rest.

10. Park Chinois

4.6

Exceptional(758)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Mayfair

Booked 6 times today

An opulent dining destination, Park Chinois is a tribute to the elegance and exuberance of 1930s Shanghai, offering an unforgettable experience of fine dining.On the ground floor, Salon de Chine invites you to indulge in bold and masterfully crafted Chinese cuisine, accompanied by an exceptional selection of drinks for dinner.For the perfect prelude or post-dinner retreat, our elegant Salon Bar is the ideal setting to enjoy a cocktail. Designed by our Michelin-starred cocktail team, it offers a sophisticated selection from 12pm until late.For larger tables (7+) and other enquiries, please contact our reservations team at reservations@parkchinois.com or call 020 3327 8888.

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Caroline
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Absolutely love the hemmingway, been coming for years, they've recently refurbished and the place is so well done up
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The HemingwayPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Hackney
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4.4
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RobertVIP
Southwest Florida •140 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food and service are unsurpassed. They even have an excellent non-alcoholic wine. Very expensive but worth every penny.
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Hakkasan MayfairPrice: Very Expensive• Chinese• Mayfair
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4.6
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Simone
Essex •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Outstanding food and excellent service, throughly enjoyed will definitely return.
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The Ivy Asia, St. Paul'sPrice: Expensive• Asian• St Paul's
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4.4
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Filippo
New York City •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Lovely sustainability focused restaurant, delicious food and wines
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Silo LondonPrice: Very Expensive• Modern European• Hackney
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4.8
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Alyssa
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 3, 2025
Chef Hayley AKA @PastaSlut was absolutely divine. The food was delicious and the music and energy were too. I’ve already booked to dine at Doña again, don’t miss your opportunity for scintillating Sicilian comfort food during her residency this month!
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DOÑAPrice: Moderate• Dining Bar• Stoke Newington
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