LMNT in Hackney

The resturant is now closed permanantly. When open it was a great place, very interesting unusual and a place for fun. It has been closed for months now due to the recession in Britain.

Fairly average but nice food is more than made up for with extremely weird decor - a mish-mash including Egyptian sculptures and Victorian pornography.

Apparantly new owners are refurbishing, which quite frankly, is a big mistake, because the current interior will always be superior. Let's see what they do!

Buena comida y muy amable. sentir siempre en casa, creo que porque otras personas se divierten. - le da un poco de un impulso a todo el mundo. Es verdad que a veces son un poco cortos de personal pero no es un destino del West End - un lugar local para tomar una buena comida así que relájese con su vino y disfrutar de la naturaleza y la buena comida.

excellent decor , nice food we went in to this place before our allotted table reservation time and asked for a drink the waitress told us no we could not have a drink as she was on her own and was to busy we came back at the correct time we waited 70 mins to be served not good

Yes, we were hot! But had lovely food and enjoyed a friendly service. I recommend the fish mains and the goats cheese soufflé starter.

The decoration is really crazy, but the food is pretty traditional and week cooked. Nothing Egyptian apart from the statues I would say. Nice for a local night out.

Este lugar es un poco extraña, y mi crítica se basa en mi opinión. La comida en el restaurante era de buena calidad, bien presentada y servida con un buen estándar. Lo mejor de este lugar fue la comida. No puedo opinar sobre el vino. El desierto era muy agradable y lo más destacado de la noche. Me subí algunas fotografías. El decepcionante es la decoración. Era pésima. Una mezcla de arte excéntricos aleatorio con contradicciones de las cosas. Algunas de las joyas incluía una estatua gigantesca de Jesús (creo). Bonita vista mientras comes! Un bar de oro. detalles de Egipto en el piso en una pantalla. Una taza como pod elevada (estilo egipcio) donde se puede sentarse juntos. Los accesorios de azar en las paredes. Muy mala iluminación, así que no puedo ver por dónde vas o comer. De hecho, había mucho temática artículos todo lo que significa (si se concibe al estudiante era) se perdió y toda la hortera de lugar. El ambiente no existía debido a el negocio de basura. "objets d'art" parecía como si estuviesen juntas por algunos contratistas borrachos como una broma con ni el conocimiento de la historia y amor por lo que estaban haciendo. Por último, el lugar era polvo y parecía como si se necesitaba una buena limpia. El factor pasado fue el baño. Estaba lleno de imágenes explícitas que fueron frontera pornográficos. Un ejemplo: Los demonios y posiblemente cierta nobleza francesa capturados en el acto y una imitación de una orgía llamativa tallado en piedra. Estas pequeñas representaciones eran cuidadosamente atraídos por las paredes del cuarto de baño. Me subí una imagen. Quizás Tripadvisor se retire. Aparentemente el baño de hombres era prácticamente el mismo. No volveré y el único consejo que daría es - deje que la comida no la hablando, presentar ofertas especiales y conseguir un pasa!

Quería encontrar un restaurante en Hackney para un almuerzo tardío.

la decoración es un poco cheezy y sobre la cima sin embargo pero no dejes que esto te desanime. la comida es muy buena, cerca de gourmet! la camarera era muy amable y el ambiente era relajado. Volveremos a probar más cosas en el menú.

This is one of the most originally-decorated restaurants I have ever been to. It was great. We sat inside a giant urn!The menu offers a good choice - not extensive but it was hard to decide between a number of great options.Service was friendlyAtmosphere was relaxedFood was delicious and not expensive.One word of warning - don't use the toilets if you're not broad-minded! Hahaha! EnjoyOverall, a great experience, and will definitely return

Hoping to find somewhere interesting for a last minute Sunday lunch / dinner I stumbled across LMNT on greatlittleplace.com and then did a second check here on Trip Advisor. LMNT is unusual. Who'd have thought there was a mini 'cradle of civilisation' folly in Dalston. The food is of a pretty good standard and very reasonably priced, the service brisk and unobtrusively attentive and the decor is like a set from "The Mummy". We had venison sausages, souffled potatoes, goats cheese souffle, spinach salad, duck breast, risotto and baked cod. Puddings were dark chocolate tart, raspberry creme brulee, sorbets and sticky toffee pudding. Yum. The complimentary home-made hummus was good too. As others have commented, the decor in the loos is decidedly risque - something you might want to think about if you want to take the kids along. Internet porn it isn't but nothing is left to the imagination! Would I go back? Yes most probably. It would be a great venue for a party or a dinner with a load of colleagues from work.

I've been taken here for my birthday after a previous visit 7 years ago... Food was amazing and our party of 6 cant find fault!! Service is excellent and atmosphere not diminished despite it being empty (I really don't understand why!). We had the treehouse above the bar which is a perfect little best for small parties! Thank you to all the staff :-)

My wife and I were on a business trip to London last week and were staying with a daughter in Dalston, who recommended LMNT for dinner. We decided to skip starters and dive into the main course straight away. I decided on the duck en-croute which was divine served on an extremely tasty stir fry of greens whilst my wife elected for the pork chops which she enjoyed enormously.The vegetarian amongst our party selected a broad bean and pea rissotto which she enjoyed very much. We finished with a plum tarte-tatin which completed a most enjoyable meal. We were so impressed - we returned for another delightful meal a few days later.

Having visited LMNT previously, we came back on Sunday 9/3 on the tastecard deal. Sadly the place was quite empty that night, but nestled up in the higher tables near the ceiling it felt like an exclusive experience for us and our friends who we took there as a surprise. To say the place is different is an understatement. Nothing is quite Like it and we need more quirky places like this. Recommend the Beef Goulash and the Mussels. Drinks were a bit pricey but with the discount from tastecard it worked out ok.

Great find in Hackney!! Fabulous decor Egyptian/Grecian/Roman and small but very varied menu all very well cooked and presented. Reduced prices up to 7pm too!!Will definitely be making a return visit!!

Dalston is not full of amazing places to dine but this place is your local Aladdin's cave! What an unlikely gem of a find to treasure and return to! The restaurant itself is a delightful egyptian themed affair which feels like a theatrical stage. You have a choice of tables down below , tables high above and tables inside golden orbs… ideal for large groups, family meals or an unusual date venue! The staff (some of which have been there for years) are polite, knowlegable, friendly and welcoming....

Used to frequent this place when I lived in Dalston a couple of years ago. I was pleased to go back last with with two friends it's is still does great food with great prices and service. The cocktails were particularly popular with the crowd last night! You're missing out if you've not been here!

We'd heard good things about LMNT before we visited and definitely weren't disappointed. Its certainly unique with treehouse like tables built up off ladders and egyptian themed fireplaces but the food also stands out. There is a simple menu which is brilliantly executed and friendly service (including expert climbing of the ladder to serve!) Great value with food and drinks for two of us coming to less than £40. We're going to be back very soon to take advantage in the big group table in the sky!

My boyfriend, his friend and I went to LMNT for the second time last night for my boyfriend's birthday. I booked it because they have a great value Tastecard discount of 50% off and it's within 10 minutes walk of my boyfriend's flat in Dalston. The interior is something else... Egyptian decor - it's like a cheesy theme park but in a fun way. It's so unexpected, it's a real talking point. Many of the tables are in little 'treehouses' you need to climb steps up to reach. It makes it quirky and different to look out over the rest of the diners. You can even sit above the bar in the middle, or in a giant clay pot. Cute. The staff are very friendly, and the food is not what you would expect from the decor. It's varied, with plenty of meat, fish and vegetarian options. I am a vegetarian and the food was excellent value for money and high quality. Portions are good sizes and you get free bread and home made houmous when you arrive. It's delicious, but watch out because it's very garlicky! I had a really nice risotto.The restaurant has been quite quiet on both times we have visited and I think this is a real shame. Because the location is a little off the beaten track and not close to other restaurants or bars, it doesn't get much passing custom. But people should take the trip, because it was a good night and great value.

Was taken to this restaurant by a friend. Food was excellent and service was quick and efficient. The layout of this place was very different and unusual. Would definetly go back again. Was good value for money.

for delicious food and not-to-be-missed decor. Taken here by an elderly cousin who was sure that I would be amused (and I was) and also enjoy the food (definitely). She had the pork belly (which was just a bit chewy) and I had beet/horseradish risotto, which was excellent; both of us had chocolate tart for dessert. Very reasonable prices, and very nice service. Kids would love it but you might not want to send them to the loo (see other reviews for details).

Had visited a couple of times in the past few years and last night was wonderfully surprised by the high quality of the food. Starters cooked perfectly ..we had mussels and calamri and the main courses duck, cod and belly pork were excellent. Must have been a different chef from the previous review.Interior as usual..interesting, quiet and unique.Excellent

The bland and unremarkable food was redeemed by very cheap prices (we had a Tastecard) and a novel round booth on a raised platform, shielding us from the empty restaurant. The absinthe cocktail I had was small and vile, and my fish was dry and overcooked, with over-large under-done chunks of chorizo. My friends lamb was a better choice, and the beef stew didn't seem terrible. I had hoped for a higher standard and the zany interior is not compensation enough for such an average meal.

I went with three friends after work and this is the second time we have been in the past year. The food is nice and the prices for food very reasonable. (Belly Pork was delicious). We went in November last year so it was dark and the place was different and a lovely weird ambience. But this time it was daylight and the place is really quite shabby in places needs some urgent TLC. That said, enjoyable and very friendly and efficient service.

LMNT is our favourite restaurant. It’s not easy to get to or we would go there more often. The décor is unusual – a mix of Ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman and art deco. You could be seated in an egg, in a basement alcove, on a balcony or even at a conventional table. The loos have educational frescos based on regency brothel activities. The menu is reasonably priced and varied with a decent wine list. On this occasion I had the calamari, pork belly and ice cream. They bring bread and humus for while you are waiting, but the service is pretty good.

I went here last night with my boyfriend and his mum. The food was absolutely lovely; I had mussels to start, followed by pork belly, My boyfriend had quails egg and bacon salad, followed by baked Haddock (which I tried - it was beautiful), his mum had the same starter and beef goulash. We shared the chocolate tart for afters, and a bottle of Malbec. Everyone cleared their plates. The service was swift and the staff relaxed and friendly. We sat in one of the 'tree houses' which adds a little bit of something different to the evening! The decor is a crazy mix of over the top Egyptian, Greek and Roman, with opera playing in the background, but somehow this manages to be relaxing and calming rather than off putting! It's a bit like being in a 70s inspired Bedouin tent (in a good way!) The food and wine is reasonably priced for London and the sauce on my mussels was to die for. My pork was a good size, and I gave some to my boyfriend. His fish wasn't massive, so if you have a good appetite, maybe order a side dish too. All in all I couldn't recommend this place more highly, and will certainly go again and again!

The food was fine, very bistro. Service was fine. Price was fine, 70 pounds for two starters, three mains, one desert and a bottle of house red. Lets cut to the chase, it's the decor you are here for. The interior and exterior look like a movie back lot. Weird? You bet! And if you are in anyway prudish, don't use the toilets, don't let your grandmother use them. Can you do that? If you are not prudish definitely go to the toilets, even if you don' use them. Not to be missed.

Amazing decor ad vibe inside, very unique, a must see. I've been twice, I think the menu was slightly different each time. Food Is very cheap but very good!Cocktails are good an inventive but the overall service was pretty slow. Def a place to check out though, food is cheaper during lunch and early eve.

I have been to LMNT several times over the years and have found that the food is always excellent and great value, especially at lunchtimes and early evenings, when prices are cheaper. Service is always friendly, although sometimes a little slow when they are busy. The decor adds to the experience and it is a cozy place to eat on a cold winter day.

It is worth going just for the experience, as the decoration inside is really unique and creates a special atmosphere, baroque like. However the food was average. Although it was relatively cheap it was not anything special and did not taste that exceptional.

The décor and layout are as quirky, strange, eccentric and fascinating as is repeatedly described in other reviews. The place was busy on a weekend evening, with friendly service and all this created a good atmosphere.The food, in contrast to the décor, is European, it was a good standard and reasonably priced. Overall it is well worth a visit.

LMNT (element) is a Peter Ilic restaurant very close to Dalston Junction. The menu is small but varied. I ate with 3 friends on a Sunday night and I had the curried moules followed by poached smoked haddock on rosti. Filling and delicious. Starters are under a fiver and mains are GBP10.95. Portion size is good and everything is well cooked. The wines are reasonably priced and so we had a really good night out for a reasonable price. The decor is very eccentric and did remind us of Sarastro - especially with the raunchy freezes in the ladies (and gents I understand) of couples having a rather intimate time! Would be a great place for a celebration on a budget. Our meal came to GBP28 each including 2 courses, half a bottle of wine each and coffees to finish.

Really unusual and amazing inside this place, from the outside you would walk right past, but inside it is full of colour and egyptian style contents. You can dine above the others in tiny alcoves if a couple of you are eating, or a huge tagine pot for six, they have it all. Food was tasty, but it was more about the experience too. definitely worth a visit!

The decor here is something to behold! The staff are very nice but the food is so salty! It could be good but I have no idea what the chefs are thinking adding that much salt. It's pretty horrible.

I have eaten here twice now in the past month and have been delighted both times.Without doubt the decor/interiour is great fun and must be seen! The Greek/Roman/Egyptian fusion with the firey Sphinxes and cozy corners have turned this old fub into a mini middle eatern eatery/theme park!The food is lovely. I had the lamb steak with a salad to start and cheezecake for dessert.The house white wine was very quaffable and not expensive.Even if it means going out of your way, I would make the trip here.Watch it if you have kids...they will love the decor but the toilets are very 'adult'!

I use to go there quite often when I was living in Dalston, east London. They have french influence dishes and nice Sunday roast. LMNT is an eccentric restaurant with sphinx fireplaces, raised boxes and where you can have live opera singers!

A quirky egyptian themed restaurant serving a great mixture of food, although not middle eastern as the theme might suggest. The restaurant is on the site of an old pub in Queensbridge Road, Hackney and has been arranged inside into small themed booths. It's hard to describe other than, different.The staff are very welcoming and the prices are reasonable. Booking is essential for weekends but you should be able to get in during the week.Slightly off the beaten track but is well worth the visit for a unique experience.

I went to this restaurant on a reccomendation- it truly is ' London's most eccentric dining room', as its tagline says it is! I had no idea what this restaurant was all about and was surprised to see the egyptian decor outside- in the middle of hackney. As I entered, there were people eating in little tree house type structures in the corners of the restaurant- and I notices there was also a seating area constructed above the bar. I was part of a party of 4, and so we were seated in an egg type structure, which was very cosy. The whole thing so surprising and fun- who wants to eat at an ordinary table after this?! Apart from the eccentric decor and seating arrangements- the service was very friendly and professional and the menu was very good. The food was a very high standard and reasonably priced. I had a warm goats cheese salad with pear to start and a duck en croute with a pumkin mash for mains. Everything about this restaurant was really great, and I would definately recommend this if you want something a bit different and fun!

I've been to this restaurant on a number of occasions over the years. I used to really enjoy it but on my most recent visit I felt that the decor looked quite tired and not very clean. The food was good but could have been better-it looked better than it actually tasted.The most annoying thing for me was that the waitress didn't bring back our change when we paid at the end of the night. She just assumed it was a tip. She didn't actually do herself any favours by this as we had planned to leave more. All in all I don't think I'll be going back. There are lots of better, cleaner restaurants to go to.

We have been going to this restaurant for about three years now. Each time we have been we have found the service to be excellent. If you are looking for somewhere with an unusual setting with romantic booths. Look no further. Tip - if you want a booth book early.

Many reviews say the food is excellent but it really isn't anything more than average. Decor is funky with it's strange egyptian theme but the service was average.

I went to LMNT one saturday night with my husband and four friends. We love this place and have taken several groups of friends there to eat.We usually book the big urn to sit in, but because there was six of us we were given a table upstairs in a small booth. Being slightly claustrophobic, I was a bit nervous about being in such a small space, and my husband, being 6'4" found it difficult to stand, but once seated,we were fine. the one thing that's great about this place is that ll the starters, mains and desserts are set prices. They do have specials, which normally include steak. We nearlly all had the Ribeye which was cooked to perfection.Drinks here are pretty steep considering where you are, but the food was fab, as always.As mentioned the toilets are not for the faint hearted, and as also mentioned the male waiter is quite abrupt. However the waitress was lovely (after a bit of shmoozing from my husband).Only critisism, and it's a small one, the did take their time coming up to get our orders, both drinks and food, but we were there for a celebration so wasn't in a hurry.

I love this place! The food is always delicious and I love the fact that from the outside this restaurant looks like nothing...but wait til you get inside...and especially check out the bathrooms!!

terrible service. waiter saying insults under his breath. slow slow service in an empty restaurant. rudest waiter I have experienced.

On a weekend trip to London this was one of two restaurants we visited. I cannot praise this restaurant enough. All the food was exceptionally cooked, the vegetables perfect and complimenting the perfect salmon and very tender lamb. Staff very attentive but happy to allow you to take your time at your table despite the restaurant in demand by clients which had not booked.Great atmosphere and the whole party had a cracking night. Just wish we had returned on the Sunday as well instead of having a dire experience at another restuarant in Islington. Definitely coming back on our next vist in a few weeks and could well have some new regulars from over 250 miles away.Have a visit. You will not regret it and your taste buds will certainly remeber.

What an interesting place. I really liked the decor, I felt like an explorer! Especially with the epic movie soundtrack that was playing. We went on a Saturday night at about 7.30 and the place was dead. We were the only table in the place. We had some cocktails each which were very well presented and mostly tasted good - I can't imagine they'd be as well presented if the place had been busy as they took so long to make. We sat in one of the ceiling pod things, and it does get pretty hot up there, so if you suffer in the heat, I wouldn't recommend it! The food on the whole was well presented, tasty and moreish- if a little unimaginative (think gastropub). The only small gripe I have (I have confit of duck) is that the cabbage this came with was quite overcooked and unpleasantly slimey. I quite enjoyed my evening, could've been a bit more lively though! It was reasonably priced for what we had. I would recommend it if I knew someone who was going there, but I probably won't be rushing back there

A lit of my friends go to the lmnt and have always recommended it to me, so when I got there and had a terrible experience with a rude server I was quite surprised by it, not only staff was extremely rude and shouting at customers we had to wait one and a half hours to eat our food! It might be that I went on a bad day, but it really pulled me off from trying this quirky looking place again...

Stopped at this little gem for an unplanned lunch and cannot praise it enough. The interior is lovely and quirky with little hidey holes and caverns in all corners of the place which make it really special. Complimentary melt in the mouth bread and houmus was brought straight over to our table which was up in the roof and felt like we were in a little tree-house!!! I had the venison sausages to start followed by the Pork fillets and would highly recommend both. All the other food I saw being brought out also looked fantastic. Don't hesitate just get yourself to this fab place for some great reasonably priced food at a lovely venue.

The food is fab the place is wonderful............ The best in Hackney.... the only thing that i found fault in was the waiter could have smiled at least once. But the friendlyness and warmness of the waitress made up for that (sorry just being picky ) would have given five out of five

I held my 30th birthday dinner here. There were 16 of us in total and my friends, who had never been here before, loved the place. The food is interesting and tasty and incredibly good value. The service is attentive, although not perhaps particularly cheery. Although I live nearby I would consider this restaurant worth travelling to Dalston for.

nice and funny location, good British modern food

i like the atmosphere. interior is kinky, but food is medicore, but for fare price.

Not the type of restaurant you expect in hackney, the outside suits the area but once you are in you are no longer in hackney.