The best new restaurants in Shoreditch

Once a celebrated pop-up, Tiella gained prominence through chef Dara Klein's distinctive, New Zealand-influenced take on classic Italian fare. Her debut permanent venue, a former pub reimagined as a contemporary trattoria and bar, offers generous servings of her's signature antipasti and pastas, highlight seasonal ingredients sourced from both Britain and Italy.

An offshoot of the renowned Sông Quê Café (widely considered one of London's top Vietnamese eateries) Sông Quê Pho Bar focuses primarily on the classic pho noodle soup. Offering the full range of broths that cemented the original restaurant's reputation, the venue also serves a variety of traditional snacks. Guests can pair their meal with selections from a creative cocktail list.

Meet Bros is an Asian-fusion steakhouse featuring an open, breezy interior enriched with natural textures to create a tranquil dining environment. This Shoreditch spot pairs high-quality cuts of meat with a selection of starters and main courses that draw on diverse Asian influences. The menu is fully halal and complemented by a creative list of alcohol-free drinks.

Three Rounds Tavern is a convivial new restaurant in Shoreditch, bringing Chinese drinking culture to the area. Highlighted by its potent offering of hard-to-find baijiu spirits, the restaurant embraces a novel drinks-first approach, with the menu designed to complement the drinks and not vice versa. As you sip your cocktail or Chinese craft beer, making new friends in the sociable atmosphere, you can sample expertly smoked and braised cold cuts, authentic dim sum, and other Chinese comfort food.

Arriving in London by way of France, Il Bambini Club reimagines the classic Italian trattoria through an unabashedly extravagant lens, swapping rustic charm for a splash of Versailles grandeur. Think sumptuous fabrics, glittering chandeliers, and ornate flourishes at every turn, with a menu that matches the theatrical setting. Expect freshly rolled pasta, wood-fired pizzas, towering desserts, and fine Italian wines, all accompanied by late-night cocktails and regular live music.

Once known as Pachamama East, the space has been reborn as Lagana, still under the same ownership but now channelling a distinctly Mediterranean spirit. The menu leans into Greek flavours with inventive touches, with the star attraction being the namesake lagana – puffy, oven-fresh flatbreads paired with an array of tempting dips. True to its predecessor's reputation, the cocktails remain a standout feature.

Legado is the shiny new sibling from Michelin-starred Nieves Barragán Mohacho (of Sabor), serving up a proper dive into Spain's best bits, like smoky whole-animal roasts, fresh Galician seafood, and traditional tapas. The space is cool, with an open kitchen where you can watch the chefs work their magic, a soaring double-height dining room soaked in natural sunlight, plus a separate bar with a terrace and a deli for picking up your Spanish staples.

Singburi is the family-run Thai spot that's earned cult status for its delicious, no-fuss Thai food, which was famously tricky to book – no website, sporadic phone line, and queues out the door. Now under fresh family stewardship, Singburi has taken things up a notch with a roomy new Shoreditch spot that keeps all the bits you love, just with a little more space.

Dumbo has made its way over from Paris to Shoreditch, bringing its cult classic burgers with it. There are no fancy frills here, just perfectly cooked burgers, served with the crispiest hand-cut fries, and homemade nuggets, all made from responsibly sourced, local ingredients. With its hole-in-the-wall vibe, it's the perfect spot to grab a burger and head to one of the nearby parks for lunch, East London style.

This little gem originally earned acclaim with its Italo-Japanese tasting menus, and now its Shoreditch sibling brings a more laid-back vibe. Think fresh pasta and grilled classics, all with those signature wafu touches, plus a seriously impressive list of over 300 Italian wines. The space is stylish and spacious, with an open kitchen and outdoor seating to soak up the Shoreditch buzz.

After gaining acclaim at St John at Hackney Churchyard, Bad Manners have set up shop at Shoreditch Church, serving up Mexican-inspired street food from a humble little hut. The menu is chock full of favourites like crispy pork belly tacos with crying tiger sauce, crispy pork belly to beef barbacoa, and more. There are only a handful of outdoor tables, and weekends get busy fast, so arrive early or risk missing out.

One Club Row, set above The Knave of Clubs in a Grade II-listed building, channels New York City glitz and glamour with Shoreditch's edgy vibe. The menu spans exquisite dishes like tuna crudo alongside hearty mains such as bone-in ribeye with chipotle hollandaise. A live pianist keeps the mood romantic, and upstairs, the former flats have been transformed into private dining rooms for something a little more exclusive.

Tatar Bunar is the Shoreditch spot putting Southern Ukrainian food on the map, run by two Ukrainians serving up tasty, homemade dishes. The space is decorated with cool Carpathian crafts, and there's a sunny courtyard perfect for dining alfresco. The focus is on family recipes here, from hearty borscht to crispy chicken Kyiv.

081 Pizzeria has quickly made its mark in Shoreditch since opening on Great Eastern Street. Making a name for itself with its 72-hour fermented dough and top-quality Italian ingredients, the restaurant serves Neapolitan pizzas, including the tuna-topped 'Tunarella' and the meatball and ricotta stuffed crust. Alongside the pizzas, you'll also find Neapolitan small plates and a cracking little list of Italian wines and cocktails.

Taking over the former Nobu Shoreditch site, Mitsu reimagines the traditional Japanese izakaya through a modern lens. Time-honoured cooking methods meet boldly flavoured dishes, while an extensive drinks list and frequent DJ sets keep the atmosphere buzzing. The result is a new Shoreditch restaurant that feels as much like a social hotspot as a dining destination, complete with sleek, spacious interior.

Previously known as the much-loved Nest, this Shoreditch spot reopened in 2026 as a British bistro, swapping its famed tasting menus for a more relaxed, nostalgia-tinged approach to dining. Cooking is centred around an open flame, with a daily changing menu of shareable plates that celebrate traditional flavours. Alongside the food you'll find a line-up of classic cocktails, beers, and other familiar tipples.