Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Forest Gate

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City of LondonDocklands & Canary WharfEast LondonEppingNorth LondonNorth West London

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AbridgeAngelBankBayswaterBelgraviaBloomsbury

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1. Tom's Pasta

4.7

Exceptional(120)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Dalston

Booked 22 times today

A neighbourhood restaurant serving fresh, handmade pasta and lasagne better than your mum's. Perfect for date nights, catch ups with friends and parties for larger groups.

2. INIS

4.9

Exceptional(100)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Irish • Hackney Wick

Booked 12 times today

Relaxed and friendly local set on the canal towpath on Fish Island, East London. Serving a seasonal menu of British and Irish food, coffee and drinks. Dog friendly. Outdoor seating.Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and Sunday lunch. Evenings from Summer.

A photo of Bread Street Kitchen, Bar & Rooftop – Stratford restaurant

3. Bread Street Kitchen, Bar & Rooftop – Stratford

4.1

Excellent(110)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Stratford

Booked 45 times today

Located in Stratford Cross, beside Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Bread Street Kitchen, Bar & Rooftop - Stratford is the perfect destination for gathering with friends, family or colleagues. Immerse yourself in signature Gordon Ramsay dishes, from traditional fish and chips to our classic beef Wellington. We also have an exciting array of exclusive Stratford specials, including the steak and ale pudding. Complement your meal with a drink from our extensive cocktail and wine list for an unforgettable culinary experience. Open seven days a week, join us for lunch, dinner and late-night drinks. Opening June 3rd at Stratford Cross, book a table now.

4. Camino Shoreditch

4.4

Awesome(389)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Shoreditch

Booked 1 time today

Shoreditch is the newest member of the Camino family. Inspired by the Castile y León region of Northern Spain, the restaurant and bar is vibrant yet relaxed, with a beautiful heated terrace for outdoor drinking and dining all year round.This location is particularly special to us, as it was in Shoreditch that our first ever bar Cantaloupe, opened back in 1995. The neighbourhood sparked the DNA that then lived on in all of the restaurants and bars we’ve opened since, and we’re delighted to have returned home again after all these years.

A photo of Pophams Restaurant - London Fields restaurant

5. Pophams Restaurant - London Fields

4.7

Exceptional(29)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Dalston

Booked 21 times today

Working with seasonal British and Italian produce, each dish takes inspiration from traditional Italian flavours and methods, with a creative approach. Transforming this daytime bakery to a lively neighbourhood restaurant, with small plates and pastas designed for sharing. Our wine list utilises a mixture of well and lesser known grapes; which when combined with innovative and often low intervention methods, create a diverse wine offering to pair harmoniously with our food.For any bookings over 6 people we require a set menu, contact bookings@pophamsbakery.com for more information.

6. Roe

4.8

Exceptional(63)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary British • Canary Wharf

Booked 5 times today

Roe is a modern and spacious restaurant in the heart of Wood Wharf from the trio behind the critically-acclaimed sister restaurant Fallow St James’s and FOWL.The extensive a la carte menu is divided into nibbles and flatbreads, skewers and grilled options, with larger plates and sides also available. As well as championing modest, British ingredients, Roe’s dishes showcase underused and underappreciated produce. Rare breed meats and carefully sourced fish from the British Isles are central to the menu, as well as regenerative crops like Wildfarmed native grain.

A photo of City Spice - Brick Lane restaurant

7. City Spice - Brick Lane

4.9

Exceptional(988)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Indian • Spitalfields

Booked 6 times today

As seen on BBC TV, ITV and on the Evening Standard: We pride ourselves on our award-winning Indian food, great customer service, and a truly luxurious atmosphere in the heart of Brick Lane. Our Michelin-inspired menu has a distinctive Bengali twist, and our expert vegan curry menu is second to none. From classic dishes to signature creations, we’ve won a host of awards for our Indian food including the Best Restaurant in London 2016. Looking for the best curry on Brick Lane? Take a look at our meat and vegan menu at City Spice. Below we have listed just some of our achievements as a proud stalwart for hearty, family-infused Indian cooking in LondonAWARDS: OpenTable Top 10 Indian Restaurants in LondonBCA Chef of the Year 2021 (Meat category)AFA Best Restaurant in London 2019BCA Best Vegan Restaurant 2018BCA Best Indian Restaurant 2017 and 2018Currylife Best Indian Restaurant 2016MEDIA FEATURES: BBC3 and BBC NewsITV NewsEvening StandardMetroTimeoutThe Guardian

8. Mexican Seoul

4.9

Exceptional(77)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Homerton

Booked 14 times today

Award winning Mexican-Korean street food. Inspired cheffing.

9. The Hemingway

4.4

Awesome(37)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Hackney

Booked 33 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.

10. Amerigo Vespucci

4.8

Exceptional(1033)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Canary Wharf

Booked 9 times today

Amerigo Vespucci is one of the longest established independent restaurants on the Wharf, celebrating 30 Years serving Italian Cuisine as only true Italians do.Minutes from the bustle and bankers of Canary Wharf is Amerigo Vespucci, offering the dinerimpressive dockside views and a true taste of Italy, right in the heart of London’s financial district. The fresh and imaginative menu offers excellent choice – from simple but bursting-with-flavour pasta dishes to generous-sized meat and fish courses, while daily changing specials make the most of what’s on sale at the local market. Step inside the nautical-themed dining room or enjoy an aperitif on the large alfresco terrazzo and relax in the capable hands of the experienced and friendly waiting staff. Hot and cold starters pave the way for a fresh-food feast.Best Italian in the Docklands.

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Matthew
Durham/County Durham •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Everything is great about this place, service, food, location and price.
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Camino ShoreditchPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Shoreditch
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4.4
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Tayla
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The entire night was fantastic. The food was delicious - the quality you get for the price is amazing but what truly made the night so great was the staff. Every staff member was so friendly and helpful. They made me feel at ease and made the entire place such a lovely environment. I didnt get the name of my server specifically but she was outstanding . Will definitely be returning
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Tom's PastaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Dalston
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4.7
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Bridget
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The Caesar Salad starter and Buttered Chicken mains were fabulous. My dining companions enjoyed their after of Tiramasu and chocolate brownie, describing them as the best they have had. The service was warm and friendly and the timing of service was perfect.
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Bread Street Kitchen, Bar & Rooftop – StratfordPrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Stratford
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4.1
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Selina
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Lovely as always - thanks for having us, delicious food!
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INISPrice: Moderate• Irish• Hackney Wick
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4.9
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OliviaW
London •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 8, 2025
Insane, honestly the best meal i’ve had out in ages. Couldn’t fault it.
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Pophams Restaurant - London FieldsPrice: Expensive• Italian• Dalston
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4.7

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