Dark Horse E20 in Newham

Delicious food. Massive meat portions cooked to perfection. Friendly and efficient staff

All around a poor experience to be fair, the manager or whatever he is by the name of jonney is unprofessional, was weirdly rolling his eyes and kept on talking about his personal life when taking my order. The food was dry and the drinks were luke warm. Wouldn’t recommend

Excellent food, ambience and service an overall perfect dining experience

Excellent restaurant in E20. Brunch menu is particularly good. Outside seating is also available.

We had a great time , food was great, atmosphere was good and staff were friendly defo recommend

The Sunday Roast was superb, Lamb on the bone, lovely Yorkshire pudding, carrots, beans and potatoes in duck fat, yummy. Staff were helpful and friendly. When we booked, only had two spaces free, arrived and they had loads of tables empty but within 5 mins of us sitting down, the place was packed. Really nice area too.

Love restaurant in a nice area. Staff are excellent, very attentive. Service was fast. Sunday lunch was ok. Pork was a little tough, dry and the crackling was chewy with basic veg and not much variety.

I recently dined at Dark Horse Restaurant in E20, and I must say the experience was outstanding. The food was exceptional—I was so hungry I completely forgot to take pictures! I started with a delicious fig dish, followed by a perfectly cooked duck for the main course. Each bite was memorable. The service was attentive throughout, making sure we were well taken care of. The wine selection was impressive, offering something for every taste. The ambiance is modern and “New Wave,” striking a balance between being a great spot for friends or a more intimate, candle-lit evening. Highly recommend!

Pros: Ordered the Sunday roast with a glass of wine for £28. The porchetta was tender and seasoned to perfection with a smoky flavour. The carrots were amazing, I almost mistook them for sweet potatoes! For starters, I had the arancini, and the sauce it came with was unexpectedly delicious, definitely recommend. Cons: The only thing I didn’t love were the potatoes which were more on the crispy side than fluffy so perhaps a bit too much oil. Overall: Food was excellent, the staff were lovely and very attentive, only making the evening even more special.

Simply the best restaurant in the area. Just wow !

The Sunday roast was exceptional, the quality of the ingredients were very good. The mushrooms croquettes were delicious. We couldn’t seat inside as we didn’t book in advance, but definitely we will come back. Highly recommended.

Bar was wet, when advised the staff, not interested, my shirt was wet , no apology, no tissues etc offered. Very rude and no customer service. Walked straight out.

We were here for dinner. The location is lovely-a quiet residential area opposite a park. We could not fault the food or service. I'm not that into lamb, but the lamb steak we had was great, very lean. Options for wine by the glass were rather limited.

The only issue i have is with the service charge, when did it become the norm to charge for the service automatically at such an outragous percentage and not at the customers discretion, just wrong

We had a lovely evening here on a trip down to see ABBA Voyage. The service was excellent and staff were all so friendly and efficient. The food was delicious and came in very generous portions, but we still managed dessert! Great experience all round and we would definitely go back if we are in the area again.

Great food, pleasant friendly atmosphere

DarkHorse arranged my Mother's birthday party on a Sunday afternoon, for 19 people. Choosing menus / wines / champagnes was very easy and I visited the restaurant to take some decorations and meet the staff beforehand. The welcome to our visitors was warm, the food was fantastic - and the service exceptional. I am delighted to have booked this restaurant for an extremely professional, enjoyable and memorable day. I would recommend this restaurant for any dining and particularly for a large gathering. Thankyou very much to all the team at DarkHorse and I hope to visit again soon. Dr. S. Hurley.

Friendly dishes and modern cuisine. Good atmosphere and average service.

My daughter booked 15 of my friends for my surprise 80th birthday. What a sensational three course meal to everyone’s choice! The wine was well chosen and the staff couldn’t be more attentive and friendly. We were going on from the restaurant to the ABBA Voyage concert. Mum, me, was dressed in full ABBA regalia along with other friends. The staff played ABBA music and three of us were dancing apart from the other diners , who were there to enjoy a quiet Sunday beautiful meal. To be honest we were out of order, but no unruly behaviour at all. We were told the other diners enjoyed it as well. We’re definitely going back before for my 90th! The owner’s mother enjoyed her 80th, but more quietly. Just can’t thank DARKHORSE enough for an exceptional meal with fantastic hospitality. Definitely ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from everyone of us! CANT THANK YOU ENOUGH! ❤️ not filling in all the questions for 15 but everyone was totally amazed with everything they ate and the service and atmosphere was top class! DARKHORSE deserves to visited and appreciated! Jo Hurley, Leigh on Sea

Great, cozy European kitchen restaurant with fresh beer and delicious pasta and steaks. Nice wine selection, cocktails with a twist, lovely desserts… 🍨 (try affogato!). Warm ambiance, friendly service, perfect for a date night or casual dining. Seasonal specials are a must-try!

We live the wine, food and service! Thank you!

We had a work team dinner at Darkhorse, the service was wonderful, thank you Nicole for looking after us so well. We had the sharing menu as we were a large group. Absolute winner not only was the food delicious and some of the dishes were totally new to some of us but the experience of having the sharing menu absolutely works in a large group. Highly recommended! Will definitely be back. Well done Darkhorse team and thank you to the Chefs in the kitchen !

Brilliant local restaurant- the menu excellent for meat lovers, fish lovers & veggies alike. Superb cocktails, great wine selection, both inside seating with great music vibes, or outside alfresco in the square. Highly recommend. Staff were great too.

Amazing place, delicious food, great service, good cocktails, really liked the atmosphere also. Sunday roast was fantastic. Will definitely come back.

Four of us visited on a busy Saturday night (England v Switzerland quarter final of the Euros showing seemingly everywhere). A small screen TV in the entrance with sound not high satisfied both those interested in the match and those who were not football fans. Really relaxed vibe in the restaurant and nice views onto small parkland area. Service was impeccably friendly and professional, food and wine was excellent. I'd return in a heartbeat!

Amazing, food is excellent, service was excellent and the cocktails were too!

Great vibe, great food, even better service! An absolute gem of a spo. If you're lucky enough to be nearby, you need to try the cocktails. Absolutely top tier.

If it’s a warm welcome, homely atmosphere and a great dining experience you’re looking for, then you’ve found the right place. We are extremely lucky to count Darkhorse as our premier local restaurant and are dedicated repeat customers. Elegant fine dining, Darkhorse exemplifies the two cornerstones of any good restaurant; fantastic food and personal service. But let’s not forget the extensive bar and great mixologists. Sit at the bar or counter and watch the chefs work their magic, whilst sipping on your favorite cocktail, book an al fresco table outside with a chilled rose, enjoying the architectural dream that is E20 living or impress your date with the more formal option of a corner table inside, with a bottle of the lovely house red, (I highly recommend) all without breaking the bank. Darkhorse has something for everyone and like us, you will be returning again and again!

What a lovely brunch, the service was impeccable. I work in Hospitality and this place inspired me. We came with my partner and had great food for brunch, superb bloody mary and the terrace is a lovely spot. Very well priced brunch! We will be back and that shakshuka was wondeful. 😍

We had a lovely meal and cocktails at the Darkhorse in Stratford. The staff were super friendly and attentive also. Would definitely recommend.

Absolutely fabulous evening - great venue, great food and fabulous service. Highly recommended.

Matt and team have turned this place into a home from home for me

This is an excellent restaurant for a mid week visit with my wider family. Top rate location in E20, top rate food cooked superbly, top service delivered from Matt and Rhys. The evening was enjoyed by all and we would thoroughly recommend this restaurant. Finally thank you Darkhorse team.

I’ve been going to the Darkhorse from the beginning and I couldn’t recommend this place more! The food is always on point, the drinks are exceptional and the service is first class. The owners and staff are just the nicest people you could meet. I keep going back for all of these reasons. I highly recommend this place. It won’t disappoint.

We had not booked a table but after a short wait we were accommodated. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Menu choice was large, so too was the drinks menu. Late arrivals to our table were accommodated without any fuss. Very enjoyable night, will book next time and will be back for sure.

Poor service. Waited for about an hour for somebody to come to our table outside, but at 10pm when they did come we asked to order some drinks and they said they’re “closed”, despite google saying they close at 10:30. So you pretty much have to get last orders for even drinks in before 10. Pretty poor. The menu looked quite dated and disappointing too, if I’m honest. No vegan options apart from sides.

We sat outside but the interior looked nice. Food was lovely to be fair, but there were four of us and we all agreed that the portions were on the small side and for the price of the desserts, you’d think you’d get a portion that would bring a smile but instead they were really skimped on. Probably won’t go back as we don’t mind paying for good food but do mind not getting value for money.

Yesterday, my family and I visited Dark House, and it was one of the worst dining experiences we've ever had. Despite not having a reservation, we were seated quickly, which was the only positive aspect of our visit. The waiter took about 20-30 minutes just to take our drinks order. We then waited another 20-30 minutes for the drinks to arrive. We ordered three main dishes and two starters, along with bread and olives. We had now been at Dark House for one hour and had only received our drinks, still waiting for our food. To our surprise, only the starters came out (we wanted it all at the same time). We reminded them about the bread and olives, and that came out shortly after receiving our starters. Another drink order was taken at this point, which took about 20 minutes to arrive. Incredibly, we waited another 45 minutes to an hour for our main courses to come out, and the food was not even that delicious. We received a few apologies from the waitstaff, who explained that the kitchen was busy and they were short-staffed. However, this is not our problem as customers. To make matters worse, people who arrived just before us had received their food, eaten, and paid their bills before we even got our main courses. Several other tables that came in after us also received their food before we did. It was honestly ridiculous. Overall, this was definitely one of the worst restaurant experiences I've had, and I will not be returning. I expect someone from the restaurant to reach out to address this appalling service.

What a lovely surprise!! The food was excellent, really well seasoned and tasty and the service was what it should be everywhere! Kind, welcoming, attentive, professional, smiling!! The atmosphere was also lovely! Definitely will be coming back regularly!!

The best place in the Olympic village in Stratford. The scrambled eggs were creamy and delicious and their quinoa red pepper salad really compliments the eggs. Top spot!!

Really nice food, nice staff, nice location. I'm looking forward to going again.

Stopped in for wine/cocktails on a wet Saturday evening after dinner. Excellent selection of wines by glass, 500ml carafe or bottle. Good cocktail list too. Nice decor. Friendly staff.

What an excellent place to grab a bite to eat prior to a trip to the cycling track, the ABBA show or anything in that area. We had the pasta - beautifully presented and very very fresh. Service was attentive and just right with lots of smiles and good beer to go with it. Will be going again when back in the area.

Excellent Sunday roast! I could happily have eaten a plateful of each of the component parts - my pork was delicious, with proper crackling, the roast potatoes, beans and carrots were equally really well cooked and full of flavour. The Yorkshire pudding tasted like a home made one and the gravy just continued the quality trend of the meal.

Very popular and welcoming all the diverse people families of the world 🌎 Peaceful and walkable distance from Stratford International DLR and National Railway stations and Westfield Stratford.

Great food, nice decor and lovely staff. The pork chop was deliciously charred, the buratta nice and creamy and the crème brûlée super delicious. Highly recommended!

Excellent food, very good Sunday roast, good selection of items on menu. Plenty of choice on wine beer and cocktails. Medium price range. I would be happy to dine here again. Update. Visited again today, for the 6th time. It's still excellent, can't fault the restaurant or staff.

Really nice atmosphere and ambience . Good service . Only disappointment was not one single chicken dish on the menu . Toilets lovely and clean . Love the library , wine racks .

I’m celiac and I ordered my meal gluten free, but they forgot and gave me gluten. After I pointed this out to them they picked the gluten off my plate and didn’t apologise. Ordered Sunday roast. Food and atmosphere were mid (aside from being served gluten). Pork was nice but the roast potatoes were dry, not crispy and the portions were fairly small.

Warm space with very friendly staff. Decent food

Food was lovely and service was great and very quick. Thank you

We had Sunday dinner, 2 adults and 3 teenagers. Everything was perfect, nice atmosphere, friendly staff and fantastic food! We had Roast lamb with yorkshire pudding and more, it was just perfect. All of us strongly recommend to eat here.

Delicious food, good service and good value!

Great evening, amazing service, brilliant food. Loved it.

Solid place for a decent meal. I had the pork, my friend had the sea trout. We enjoyed our meals in the restaurant's pleasant atmosphere. The music was nice and not too loud, so we were able to chat. The staff were attentive and only gently moved us along as they were trying to close. They only have one draft beer and limited wine by the glass, but everything is high quality, so no real downside to dining here.

Top quality food and service combined with lovely ambience! Roast Cornish Sea trout, buttered greens, roast Italian new potatoes and the Bakewell tart were excellent!!!

Lovely, modern but cosy pub. Great food!!

Be careful with ordering..we ordered a "medium " sirloin...it was almost rare! It was a date nite and the restaurant busy ..so I didn't sent it back...very didn't

A good Sunday roast ruined by insanely salty gravy. Service was slow and not responsive to the complaint when raised (twice). Would not recommend unless you fancy overpaying for a block of salt on your plate.

Amazing! Fabulous value! Best service and to food & drink sublime well done DH x

Great experience and great food!! Dog friendly

Heerlijk gegeten, we hadden in Nederland al gereserveerd. Vriendelijke bediening, heerlijk eten, goede ambiance. Doordat we gezellig aan het praten waren, vergeten een gerecht uit zoeken. De serveerster gaf ons ruim de tijd om iets uit te zoeken. Er werden voortdurend flessen met kraanwater bij gezet en vervangen. Toen we het dessert besteld hadden. Bleek dat de serveerder deze niet had doorgegeven en moesten we wat langer wachten (wat voor ons geen probleem was) Toen we het dessert kregen, kregen we het op kosten van het huis en hoefden we hier niet voor te betalen. Ook werden er 4 lepels meegegeven( we hadden maar 2 desserts besteld) Leuk dat ze daar aan dachten. Een fijn, mooi aangekleed restaurant, écht een aanrader.

Absolutely brilliant meal. Lovely food, friendly welcoming atmosphere and top service. A new favorite. Probably the best restaurant in the area! Sunday roast was top draw, as was the fresh fish!

Loved the choice of food, everything we had was delicious

The name dragged me in! Flew in from Dublin this morning, walked past & reversed when I saw the name!! Then thankfully, happily watched my daughter Lara in The Veledrome up the road win Gold & Silver this evening in The #UCITCL & came back in on the way back to the airport. Thank you Matt & Crew. Nice place. Highly recommend. T 👍💚

Overall good atmosphere, however the food was under cooked and I ended up with food poisoning and missing work.

We went for Sunday lunch before ABBA. Very slow service even though place not full. We had Sunday beef for three. Took nearly 45 mins and was very poor / meat was not good, veg poor … all in all an expensive and disappointing experience. Most local pubs back at home would excel at quality, service and price versus this. Expect more in London

We visit regularly. The food is consistently good. A reliable tasty dinner in Stratford. Staff are great and the decor and ambience are relaxed.

Lovely dinner spot, perfect for date night! They have a very impressive wine menu, the service is fantastic and very friendly. I ordered the grilled pollock for the main - really tasty. The squid arancini balls are amazing and a must try. Overall lovely meal, I will definitely be back :)

Took my nieces and nephews to the DarkHorse to meet their Grandmother, some for the first time. From booking to the last handshake at the end of the evening these guys were amazing and so accommodating. We didn't ask for too much I hope, but everything was a yes. Nothing was too much trouble. The food was amazing especially the steak. And loved the music vibe...

Lovely food and fabulous service by Ivana. Thank you for looking after us and helping us get to ABBA.

Average food and poor service. Just returned from Sunday lunch. Waiter just dumped our food down and didn’t ask if we wanted anything else. Also no check back to see if the food was okay. For £28, you can get much much better in London.

Overall it was tasty . I live in the Netherlands and was visiting London got the first time in a few years and really wanted to have a traditional Sunday roast lunch. I choose the Roast chicken , the meat was fine but there was a lack of “ all the trimmings” - no stuffings, no pigs in blankets , no sprouts, no bread sauce . A bit of a disappointment

Really loved this place… the decor, service, and of course the food. We were all so impressed with our meals, and I’ve heard the cocktails are excellent. So nice to go somewhere where everything is just done really well. Will be returning soon!

We had a lovely meal here one night (we were staying at The Gantry hotel just a short walk away) The food is mediterranean with a modern twist and the staff were all friendly and helpful Very good value and we would eat here again if we were in the area

Our first trip to Darkhorse. We'd seen it before as we've walked past a few times but never been in. On those other occasions the weather has been grey and the surrounding area was quiet, with little life so it didn't look that welcoming. We should have gone in though as Darkhorse is a lovely place for a drink, with some lovely cocktails, but our visit was for Sunday lunch and it didn't let us down. The roast chicken was so tasty - perfectly cooked - as was the pork, the highlight of which was the 'crackling' all around the outside. Dessert for us was the rhubarb crumble, which was a large serving that came with ice cream. Like the roast, it was delicious. Competition is tough but Darkhorse serves tasty food and drink at reasonable prices. it's well worth the visit.

Went with some colleagues from work and was impressed. Nice setting and very good food. The set menu was good value, less than £25 for 2 quality courses.

Wanted to take my wife somewhere nearby but with interesting food. The reviews were glowing and the pictures showed good portion sizes so figured this would be a great choice. Indeed the food was delicious. The starters, mains and deserts were all great. I do wish the portion sizes were bigger for the price. Other peoples' pictures seem to show bigger portions than ours, I ended up ordering additional starters after we finished the starters because they were so small. I got 2 sticks of chicken and for main, 3 cubes of beef and for the price would've liked at least 33% more than that. Looking at other peoples pictures they got at least 2 times more than that so I don't get it. Fortunately the chips as a side dish were a good quantity (and good quality), so I'd definitely recommend getting one portion of chips per person. Every piece of food was perfect, the flavours, textures great, and cooked to perfection. We enjoyed every morsel. The draft beer was really nice, the atmosphere was decent, the lighting was pretty much perfect (although I'd have added a candle on each table and some photos from others show there used to be candles). Will definitely plan to go back, but will probably save up for a while first.

Tuscany supper club. So pleased to see these events back again after a few years missing. Educational - amazing atmosphere - and the team worked as one and superbly as always. Thank you for putting this on

After so many recommendations we finally dined at the beautiful Darkhorse restaurant. After reading the menu over and over again I couldn’t wait to try the food. The restaurant is based in Stratford but in the calmness of East Village. A serene location which makes you feel like you’re not in the hustle and bustle of London and especially anywhere near Westfield shopping centre. The restaurant itself is stylish and industrial yet still cosy. Now onto the main event, the food. As there was four of us we decided to share some starters. We opted for the Padron Peppers, Jamon Serrano Croquetas, Squid Ink Arancini and the Charcoal Chicken skewers. Every dish was fresh and flavoursome. Perfect. For my main I ordered the Porchetta roast dinner which actually melted in my mouth. It was cooked perfectly and all the accompaniments were a perfect addiction to the pork particularly the roasted carrots. Delicious. Accompanying the food was a lovely glass of house white wine. I also tried the red wine which was lovely and some of the roast chicken which again was cooked perfectly. We got given the dessert menu but opted for cocktails instead as these came high recommended. Maybe we’ll do both next time. I had the Walnut cocktail which was a perfect after dinner drink. The staff were great. Attentive but not too much. Just letting us enjoy the food and our company. The atmosphere was perfect and I shall definitely be returning.

Came for an early dinner & chose from the Sundowner menu. All three courses were great especially the pig fillet. We chose a tasty Sicilian red & were not disappointed. Nice atmosphere & good service.

What a wonderful restaurant this is. The food is second to none and the level of service is fabulous. The sundowner menu is excellent value for money including all the favourite dishes from the menu. The pork chop is to die for !! The meals on the menu are regularly updated so if you are a regular like me there is always something new to try. Portion sizes are really good as is the presentation. The soft lighting makes for a very relaxing atmosphere. I cannot recommend the Darkhorse enough. And an added bonus the cocktails are great !!

It’s really nice place to chill and to party as well. If u looking for some where to be confutable come to darkhorse

Had an another amazing evening at the DH. The meal was amazing. Kitchen staff were cracking and food was of a top quality. The front of house team were spectacular. You can’t beat this restaurant in E20. Perfect place to celebrate as a couple -...

I go to this restaurant regularly as it’s just around the corner from me and I love it. The food is delicious, the staff are always very friendly and welcoming and I love the quality/cook of the meat that’s used. I’m a particular fan of...

We had the most amazing meal at The Dark Horse. The staff were so friendly and attentive and the service was great. The food was superb and in particular the hake with Nduja risotto. The hake was so fresh and perfectly cooked the meal was...

The Darkhorse was a good dining experience the ambiance and decor was pleasing. The food and wine choices was excellent, my wife had the roast fillet of Hake and I tried the roast Duck, both meals was absolutely delicious, even the bread was some of...

Small portions and overpriced meal. The pork chop was cooked to death with an industrial charcoal aftertaste. The dessert was 5mm slices of brioche with no sauce for £9. The owners should do us a favour and close shop.

A restaurant located on the route from public transport to the Velodrome where the Commonwealth Games Track Cycling event was being held and we had expected difficulty booking a table the night before the Cycling started. But no, the restaurant was only about a quarter...

The food was excellent and the menu had something for everyone. Staff were helpful and attentive, accepting of the children. Very nice decor also.

The pandemic got all of us a bit more local. With this spirit I wanted to try that grillery behind the corner, that I have always passed by and postponed a visit to. Good idea as the meat they grill here in that giant charcoal...

Really good meal, melted goats cheese with honey and rosemary was a rich, heady starter. Onglet steak was very tender, the others with me said their pork chops and the chicken starter was tender and juicy. Relaxed and unpretentious service.

I live in the area and I go there a lot. Food is decent and quality is consistent, I am giving one star because of the poor service. If you are hungry, don't go there, because it takes them 45 mins to bring food for a party of 3 (30 mins if it's just one person). Water and bread arrives 15 mins after you place the order - yes, 15 mins, just to bring some water and the bread arrived cold, it's not like they are taking the time to warm it up. Also one waiter in particular is very rude. He is a black man, with a (seemingly) Spanish accent. There was once when I arrived with a bike, he gave me a seat without saying anything but later I felt like I am getting discriminated just because I have a bike, when he would move my bike around without asking me, saying that if everyone brings a bike, the restaurant will become a parking lot. My food is delayed when he was busy chatting with his colleagues. And when I asked to speak to his manager because of his attitude, he refused to bring anyone saying he is the manager. He was equally rude to other tables, to a point where the lady in a different table would ask for an other person to serve them and again he refused to bring any one. As a regular cyclist I understand that not every restaurant welcomes bikes, but I would expect to be notify when I arrive so that I can go elsewhere, without having to go through this horrible service. I am very disappointed to have received this level of service from a seemingly decent restaurant for which I am a regular.

Excellent roast dinner, with a free glass of wine, Waiter is class and very helpful even got the dogs some water. Best place we’ve seen on our roast dinner tour

A fantastic restaurant owned and managed by two professional chefs with over 60 years of combined experience. Matt is an incredible mixologist and makes a mean Godfather Sour - I definitely recommend it. Mas who is leading a dedicated team of waiters and waitresses is always very welcoming and has a strong customer-centric mindset. Although expensive, I cannot fault the quality of the food whatsoever - you get what you pay for! I recommend the 800g char-grilled sirloin steak (for two people). After living in London for five years, I have not experienced a better steak anywhere else. 10/10 restaurant. If you haven’t tried it yet then you know where to go!

We found the Sunday menu quite limited We ordered the roast lunch which took almost an hour to arrive-the lamb was undercooked and we sent it back,when it appeared again it was acceptable but nothing special I think there are better options around here-120£ for...

Great food, open kitchen, Bertha oven, good wine list. Been many times and will continue.

Nice food, well presented, nice service, the portions could be a bit bigger though.

Been here a few times. Food is always good, one of the best restaurants in the area

Food came out promptly the prices are fair and I enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere. Good date night venue away from the much busier central Stratford. Service was good too