Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in East London

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in East London? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Il Bacino

4.9

4.9 (218)

£25 and under

Italian

Wapping

About the restaurant

Welcome to Il Bacino, where fine food & wine meets Italian ambience

Top review

ColinVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Our favourite local restaurant; always a warm welcome, every meal is delicious and full of flavour. Alessandro the waiter is a ‘one off’, a star! Well worth a visit if in Wapping, perhaps combined with a stroll from St Katharine Docks along the north side of the ornamental canal with its abundant waterfowl as far as Tobacco Dock (opposite).

Dalla

4.8

4.8 (64)

£26 to £40

Italian

Homerton

About the restaurant

A new neighbourhood Italian restaurant in Hackney, E9.

Home-style cooking from Mitchell Damota and Gianmarco Leone.

Interiors by Spazio Leone, in collaboration with Sicilian designer Oscar Piccolo.

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Clive

Dined on Apr 26, 2025

Food and service were both excellent. Being a small place it did get a little noisy at times.

Little Duck The Picklery

4.7

4.7 (134)

£41 and over

European

Dalston

About the restaurant

A restaurant, wine bar and fermenting kitchen - we're open for lunch Wednesdays to Sundays and dinner all week.

Our menu changes monthly and our cooking is simple and seasonal. It's here we make all our seasonal ferments, pickles and drinks - all of which you can buy ready jarred from our fridge.

Our large kitchen counter is the centrepiece, and you’re invited to grab a seat, order something to eat and enjoy the workings of life in our kitchen. In the evening, the lights go down, dinner is served and you can enjoy wines by the glass and bottle from our ever-changing wine list of natural and biodynamic wines.

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Elizabeth

Dined 5 days ago

Really delicious food and great service/ atmosphere!

Rotunda Bar and Lounge at Four Seasons Tower Bridge

4.6

4.6 (215)

£25 and under

Cocktail Bar

Tower Hill

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge, the Rotunda Bar and Lounge offers a luxurious and inviting atmosphere. Whether you're in the mood for an expertly crafted cocktail, afternoon tea, or a light bite, this elegant space is perfect for any occasion. The Rotunda Bar is renowned for its inventive drinks menu, including a range of signature cocktails, fine wines, and rare spirits, while the Lounge provides a curated selection of dishes ideal for casual dining. With its stunning art deco design, intimate setting, and panoramic views of Tower Bridge, the Rotunda Bar and Lounge provides an exceptional experience for hotel guests and visitors alike. It's a sophisticated spot to unwind after a busy day or celebrate special moments with friends and loved ones.

Experience London by Lily Vanilli, a modern twist on afternoon tea. Indulge in decadent bakes, savoury bites and playful cocktails, with the menu evolving into an aperi-tea experience by night.

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Aisha

Dined on Mar 27, 2025

Absolutely amazing high tea, phenomenal service and great ambience. Definitely recommend. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!

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Experience

Lily Vanilli Afternoon Tea

Experience

Bottomless Breakfast Bliss

Côte Brasserie - St Katharine Docks

4.5

4.5 (148)

£25 and under

French

Tower Hill

About the restaurant

Cote is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.

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SashaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Wonderful experience as always! Beautiful table by the water saved, great value decent sparkling wines, lovely new a la carte menu, had the lamb shank which was delicious! Thank you to all the friendly, thoughtful staff there who make this the place it is! See you again soon

Darling's Eatery and Studio

4.5

4.5 (78)

£26 to £40

Italian

Hackney Wick

About the restaurant

Darling’s is a fresh pasta eatery in East London. Overlooking Olympic Park, the eatery is a hidden gem in Fish Island where the industrial and creative spaces converge. Roman Road, Bow, Hackney Wick and Victoria Park are just a stroll away from your weekly treat of freshly made pasta and wine from independent producers.

Egle Loit, a trained pasta chef, has previously popped up mostly around East and North London, creating a buzz with her pre-restaurant residency at Vestry House Museum in 2023.

Founder of Darling’s cares dearly about the craft that fresh pasta making requires. “One can turn humble ingredients into abundance with skill,” shares the restaurateur.

Darling’s is designed to be an open space to be shared between the guests and the team, therefore there are no barriers between the service area and the dining area. You’ll find yourself connecting by enjoying your meal at the shared table. Those, who like to hide away, can still do it at separate tables.

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Khizar

Dined 2 days ago

Really nice ambience and food! Recommend the burrata with truffle and honey butter!! Super friendly host and great service.

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Popular dish

Tiramisu

Bonnane Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (15)

£25 and under

Contemporary Italian

Canning Town

About the restaurant

Bonnane is a stylish, waterfront restaurant located in the vibrant Docklands area, only a few minutes walk from the London excel exhibition centre and the IFS Cable Cars, offering contemporary Italian cuisine. The interior combines rustic, minimalist decor with natural accents, creating a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere. Large windows provide diners with stunning views of the water and city skyline, enhancing the ambience both day and night. Whether stopping by for a leisurely brunch, a sunset dinner, or a cosy evening out, Bonnane offers a memorable dining experience in the heart of Docklands.

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Vitaliy

Dined on Apr 24, 2025

I’m here not first time but definitely not last one great service , good food and good prices 🤝🫶

Cecconi's Shoreditch

4.4

4.4 (1494)

£26 to £40

Italian

Shoreditch

About the restaurant

All-day Venetian restaurant, serving northern Italian dishes in a classic setting.

In addition to the original London restaurant in Mayfair, Cecconi’s has locations in West Hollywood, Miami Beach, Amsterdam, Brooklyn, Berlin, Barcelona, Istanbul and The Ned in the City of London.

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Alison

Dined on Apr 25, 2025

Very good food and service, however three items not available from the menu: two of the mains and the chips. I can understand a lobster dish not being available but a beef dish and chips!! If you don't offer these at all please just reprint your menu, I felt sorry for our server having to explain this to us.

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Popular dish

Truffle arancini fontina (v)

The Brush East London Grand Café

4.4

4.4 (55)

£25 and under

Modern European

Shoreditch

About the restaurant

The Brush is an all-day East London Grand Cafe, Music & Cocktail Bar in the heart of Hoxton with a large terrace. Our menu features signature dishes influenced by the diverse culinary landscape of East London, whilst bringing together European influences, local ingredients, bold flavours and fresh ingredients.

Just a short walk from Old Street Station, The Brush is the spot for any moment in the day from breakfast, lunch, dinner or simply a coffee and cocktail in between, a true neighbourhood hub of Hoxton.

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BanuVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Sunday brunch was nice, great options for both savoury and sweet. Good location in Shoreditch.

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Experience

Sunday Roast

Experience

Live DJ Weekend Brunch - £25pp

Experience

Weekend Brunch

Array Brasserie & Grill

4.3

4.3 (36)

£26 to £40

Mediterranean

Harold Wood

About the restaurant

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Create unforgettable memories to remember forever. An Array of experiences, every time you step through the door.

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Afsana

Dined on Apr 27, 2025

There was a powercut but everyone was so lovely and funny - food was great too, didn’t make it in time for the Sunday roast unfortunately but yeah was nice

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