Makkah Grill - (Near Tower Hamlets, london)

Thomas Ross We’ve recently moved to the area from Melbourne, Australia (which is pretty well known for its Italian food scene), so finding a great local Italian spot was high on our list. Safe to say - we’ve found it. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt warm and relaxed, like being invited into someone’s family home. It’s casual in the best possible way - welcoming, unpretentious, and full of heart. What made it even more impressive was that the whole restaurant was being run by one incredible lady. She worked the room flawlessly and somehow made us feel like we were the only table there. That level of service is rare. She was kind, attentive and genuinely lovely. Now the food… wow. We had a pizza, a pasta and an absolutely amazing dessert - and every single dish was delicious. Everything tasted so fresh and full of flavour. You can really tell there’s care and quality behind what they do. Having eaten a lot of Italian food over the years, this is genuinely up there with some of the best we’ve had. The pricing felt very fair for the quality of food and the overall experience. We left happy, very full, and already planning our next visit. Thank you for such a lovely evening - this is 100% our new local Italian. We’ll definitely be back.

Hoxha Enrik “Enrikultima” One of my favourite burger places with a good pint, brings me joy every time. Unfortunately, one accidental slip up with an allergy on my latest trip but they gave us the burger free and redone the burger and offered us a free drink. No damage caused and dealt with it professionally so still love this place with all my heart.

naki Absolutely delightful afternoon tea! Everything was beautifully executed and food was tasty too. Our server Riyas truly went above and beyond to make the experience special. Attentive without being intrusive, friendly and professional, it genuinely felt like they wanted us to have the best possible time. A standout example of excellent hospitality. Can’t wait to come back!

Strong Coffee A fantastic restaurant, has a zero waste kitchen, skilled chefs and staff who are knowledgeable about the food and ingredients. Fresh, tasty food with depth of flavours and gorgeous textures. A new changing menu and a wide range of choice. Support this local gem!

Jet Ive had East Mediterranean food before in many places (including Abu Dhabi) but this was next level! The dishes are so delicious and fresh! Service is great, very friendly and fast so no need to worry about the allocated time slot. Try the cocktails: refreshing!

Fidan T Excellent service, amazing staff. The waitress is so kind when taking order, she does not rush us to pick what we want. The chef is great at cooking. I will definitely be back again.