Ottolenghi Spitalfields in Tower Hamlets

Yesterday was my first visit to Ottolenghi and it was absolutely wonderful. From the nicest welcome by the host through our waitress who patiently explained the concept and the dishes, all the way until we finished our desserts, everything was spot-on. The food is an interesting fusion of various Mediterranean cuisines - I loved the Turkish-inspired manti dumplings, as well as the chewy and crunchy tomato dish. Desserts were a class in itself, my favourite was the tahini-banana cake - the miso caramel on top gave it an extra depth. The whole experience was so fantastic, I would recommend Ottolenghi for any special occasion (it's not cheap, but for a special evening it's exactly the place I would go to). Oh, and the cocktail menu is sth out of this world - I tried a cherry gin cocktail with sumac and the combination of flavours was sth I would never even imagine. Tip: dishes are more of small tapas, sharing style plates, and many go well with bread. Remember to order bread as well as it doesn't come as a part of any of the current dishes.

This is a real find, tucked down a lane near Spitalfields market. Great dining space, with seats at the bar, not crowded with ample space between tables. Lunch menu was short and concise, could have ordered every vegetarian dish as they were all delicious. Champagne by the glass was delicious too. Wish we had time to stop by the deli on the way out. Staff were very helpful, and didn't hassle us.

sh, high-quality ingredients that never fail to impress. One of the standout features is their incredible bakery section, available to anyone who walks in. It’s my go-to spot for the best pastries in the city—an absolute treat every single time! The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, making it perfect for a relaxed meal or a special occasion. The staff are consistently friendly, approachable, and go above and beyond to ensure your dining experience is perfect. While it is on the pricier side, the quality and care put into every dish more than justify the cost. Ottolenghi is a gem that we will keep coming back to time and time again. Highly recommended!

Always delightful, I enjoyed dinner yesterday after a while away. The food excellent as usual and most of all the staff is so sweet and sensible to every detail, wonderful experience as always. Thank you

My most favourite spot for lunch in London. I prefer this location as it's tucked away behind a quintessential London street. Food is always fresh! You do have to wait a little for a seat. Rather smallish inside. But definitely worth the wait!

Great food and sharing options. We have some of the cookbooks at home and we’re excited to go in person. It didn’t disappointed.

Great and nutritious food but massively overpriced. For the price we paid, service was mediocre and cold. In the shop/bakery, service was outright poor and rude, I had to wait for the staff to finish the conversation. Oh, and I presume that the fact that tips are included automatically, doesn’t help the staff interest in offering good customer service.

We had the salad trio, it was amazing. Great service too.

One of my go to brunch spots in London. You are guaranteed the freshest ingredients, produce and creativity in the dishes. I love their Shashuka and my partner had the Harissa tofu scramble and smoked labneh which was also excellent. Coffees are always good as is the service. You can skip the brioche cinnamon pretzel...it's essentially a donut and this should have been better. No matter, my affection is not diminished.

This was quite a unique experience. It was a very different kind of food but immensely tasty, nonetheless. We had vegetarian food. The preparations accentuated the brilliant taste of vegetables. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

A dining experience that every restaurant should offer - joyful, impactful flavors, professional and cordial staff. Impeccable!

Used to come here for Delicious breakfast, before Covid. Sadly they only open at 9 so it’s tricky. We visited last week and unfortunately I was somehow disappointed. Menu is less varied (lots of eggs) - portions smaller. I also didn’t like my flat white (too bitter). They still offera fantastic selection of cakes over the counter. Slightly hidden from the main crowds, this is a calm and elegant place but lunch might be a better option

Pretty noisy and the wine list was good but expensive. But the food, as one would expect, was of high quality.

We arrived early, so keen were we ! Although over an hour ahead of our booking, we were given several options of places to sit. The menu is great, we started with cocktails, a Burnt Butter Old Fashioned and a Chamomile Cooler. Both cocktails were delicious. next was a pita and labneh starter. Main course was really special - we had sea bream and lamb kebab accompanied by four salads. Each dish with it's own unique flavours and complementing the whole experience. The service was impeccable - especially Zdenek, who was always ready to help at the right moment, I will remember the great saying when I apologised for a little spill of food - I was too entranced with my guest to notice where my food was going ! Excellent - I'm using that again. The ladies in the shop were really nice and so helpful. All in all a great restaurant experience with a really special team, all based on a delicious foundation of dishes. WE ARE COMING AGAIN !!

Noisy, busy place. Excellent food and service.

My first restaurant experience of the very different cuisine offered by Ottolenghi. Excellent wine list too. You are limited to 90mins, which is plenty of time given the excellent and fast service.

The food was great and the service was even better. Loved the beef stifado, the lamb kebab and the roasted aubergine. The deserts were also good. I would highly recommend.

All of the food was very good. We had the roasted aubergine with zoug and tahini (disclaimer it comes cold), the olives, the lamb kebab and the beef stifado. I would rate the aubergine the highest of the dishes. I would recommend getting two dishes per person as they are small plates. For desert we had the white chocolate and vanilla cheesecake as well as the chocolate tart. The white chocolate cheesecake was amazing.

Wow what a taste bud sensation. I have some of the books but was truly blown away by the flavoursome food. Service was friendly and on point. What a treat.

Went right after they opened in the morning and had a reservation. Place started packing up as we were having the meal. We got some pastries and their Shakshuka and it was the most flavorful one we had ever had in a restaurant! You could easily tell the totmato was ripe and sweet, the Labneh creamy, and the spices generous. It had a beautiful kick from the chilis and then you had the creamy, tangy Labneh and it’d cool your mouth just enough that you wanted the next bite. Their Halwa danish and the feta, leek, Za’tar were mouthwateringly delicious! And not to be outdone by the grilled sourdough bread that would just bind everything together. We will be back for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!

Ottima cucina, servizio eccellente, accoglienza perfetta, prezzo adeguato. Siamo arrivati 20 minuti prima della prenotazione e hanno modificato una prenotazione per farci sedere prima, personale molto gentile e prodigo di consigli (utili) sulla scelta delle pietanze. Cibo ottimo, porzioni adeguate. Interessante assaggiare più piatti. Conto giusto.

Love this restaurant. Pricey for the small quantities but the quality of the flavours, the presentation & the excellent service all make it worthwhile.

A perfect experience. Exceptional service and food.

Top notch service, lovely people working there!

Mediocre pastries, very unpleasant service on the bakery side, and generally an unwelcoming atmosphere

Sa réputation est totalement justifiée mais on doit le mériter vu le succès et la fréquentation de leurs établissements à Londres ( j’en connais 3) . Que ce soit sur place formule avec 2/3 ou 4 salades composées ou à emporter , tout est frais, bien préparé avec de saveurs orientales parfaitement équilibrées. Leurs pâtisseries sont également à goûter . Si vous avez la chance d’avoir une place , aucune hésitation, profitez en . Il me tarde de leur implantation à Paris prévue en 2025 dont le succès sera garanti.

Food was lovely but I didn't like the bar flies

Great Mediterranean food. Really nice flavors. This makes eating fun. The service was very nice. The portions are rather small (the service will tell you this in advance) and you should take several different dishes and share them. So we were able to try a lot of different things and it was a great idea because it meant you could easily try a lot more of the flavor-rich cuisine. I would go back at any time.

Great food and very lovely service. You have to try the cauliflower (yes, I know, but it's really that good)!

We were served by Akbar, very friendly and knowledgable about the desserts. A true gentleman 👍

Food was lovely. Some staff though were inattentive and when they did appear were rude.

Not what it was few years ago but still good. But the wow experience has unfortunately been lost

Awesome place with great food and fantastic sweets from the shop inside the restaurant! :)

We had a magical evening with good wine and delicious food. The service was excellent, we felt completely comfortable!

Delicious food, though the value for money could be better. Staff was slow to bring our bill and weren’t always pleasant, but other than that they’re very professional.

Sensational food! Wonderful, engaging, knowledgeable front of house staff. We’ll be back!

The food was super tasty but the coffee was kinda cold? I don’t know what happened but it came to the table not really hot… except for that the food we ordered was delicious and of high quality which I love!

Good food with excellent service!

We were told we could only have the table for 90 minutes. After waiting 45 minutes with no food we were ready to walk out, but the food came after 50 minutes. We had to chase the food and watch whilst others who arrived after us were served before us. Our waitress wasnt interested. The big boss man came and apologised, but didnt offer us any olives or nibbles to keep us going. The food was nice, really tasty, but we wouldnt return because of the service.

We had breakfast for two. The food was ok, but nothing special. Tasty, but portions were smaller than we expected. To our surprise they have added a 1£ "donation" to our bill. Of course they didn't ask if we wanted to donate anything.

Delicious breakfast, service was friendly and the staff attentive, the flavours where authentic and free, quality was superb… a must do if staying in Spitalefields

We used to love Ottolenghi but this time all 3 of us got food poisoning from take away salads (eggplant, beet root, bean pate) from the takeaway deli bar. We purchased them at 5pm, and perhaps takeaway is not popular at that time of day. I suspect they’d been sitting out all afternoon, forgotten after the lunch rush. The restaurant manager was responsive to my complaint the following day, but their “investigation “ determined they did nothing wrong. And yet… we had full blown food poisoning symptoms as well as follow-on health effects (rash) that still plague more than a week later.

Tremendous service and very helpful staff and chef for recommending specific options for one of our party with allergies. Thank you.

This was our third time lunching at Ottolenghi Spitalfields. The food and service got progressively worse with each visit. They took over half an hour to serve premade salads. The attention to detail was also lacking. One of the salads I chose was hispi cabbage; it had massive leaves on my plate that were too tough to cut into. The aubergine was dripping with grease. And the rice wasn't any better than packet rice. Even the dessert took forever. We ordered a chocolate chip cookie after lunch and it took ten minutes to arrive. You'd think it would take no more than a minute to fetch a cookie already sitting on the dessert table. They didn't even bother warming it up. They also messed up the coffee by getting the espresso-to-milk ratio wrong. Worst of all, the food really didn't agree with us. We left feeling really bloated and unwell. Probably from all the grease. Safe to say, there will not be a fourth visit from us.

Had a lovely breakfast here, with shakshouka, omelette and porridge. Service was great 👌

We had a pleasant evening with some great aspects but a few drawbacks as well. The food was well-prepared and presented nicely, and I have no complaints about the taste—it was flavorful and thoughtfully crafted. However, the portions felt small for the price, especially given the simplicity of ingredients. For instance, £13 (plus service charge) for a dish with five baby leeks, some mixed nuts, herbs, and sauce seemed steep. The wine, too, was priced on the higher side. Service was excellent, and the staff were attentive, which we appreciated. However, the atmosphere didn’t quite match the occasion; the bright lighting detracted from a cozy or romantic feel, making it feel more like a quick-serve setting than a relaxed dinner spot. Overall, we had a nice night, but given the price point, we’ve had more memorable experiences elsewhere in the area.

Surprisingly, really poor for the price point. All of the savory dishes taste very similar due to profound over usage of Za'atar, and lack of salt (and pepper) ..Salt grinders are useless you either get too much or nothing at all ..Every dessert was heavy and stodgy, and either significantly too sweet or profoundly sickly sweet without any depth of flavour; and the Macadamia white chocolate cookie was significantly too salty.. Match of the food is out on display, at the ideal height for people to spread their germs over. Overall poor quality food, poor service and surprisingly expensive.. Really not recommended.

Excellent food. Nice welcome and introduction to the menu. Relaxed atmosphere. The dishes were served too fast in the beginning (kind of starters). Mostly friendly service (for one female server just one tip: it would be nice to communicate with the guest when serving instead of putting the dishes on the table from the guest‘s back with no word….) Very loud and very busy during dinner time. Great location.

Avsolutely fantastic! We had 5 dishes and a nibbler. All was really tasty and nicely presented. The service was attentive and "personal" without being too much or pushy. We had good wine recommendations for the dishes, and all in all - we want to come back!

I have wanted to go for years and, at last (by chance) did. It certainly matched my expectations.

Delicious food as always but terrible service. Waitress was so grumpy and unhelpful and food took 45 minutes to arrive.

Dessert was amazing, same for the salads although these were a bit small compared to their price. Service outstanding

Ambience was nice with candle being lighted with dimmed lighting, but noise was too loud, making it hard to hold conversations. Aubergine reminded me of Georgian food, moussaka was quite salty, not really a fan of it. Cod was a little tough but tasted good. Service was excellent - the fruit wine and hibiscus cocktail was not bad.

I was keen to try the restaurant as I had eaten a couple of his recipes. My brother was visiting London for some filming so I arranged lunch for 2 on a Friday at 12.30pm. Entering the restaurant you transfer into a calm and spacious dining area. There was a warm welcome and once shown to the table the waiter was there with a smile and helpful disposition. A short while later we had placed our food order. The food was a symphony of delight for the taste buds. The cocktails were excellent and with the help of the waiter I chose one that went well with the food I had chosen. Excellent food, excellent staff and an excellent atmosphere. A beautiful lunch and consequently a successful day.

The server was extremely rude. We asked him to change our sharing plates - mate was clearly having a bad day - he said he was busy and won’t. Very unlike our other experiences but definitely not keen on going in again after the experience.

Fantastic food. We didn't have a lot of time and they accommodated us and we were out within an hour, including dessert. Sourabh was very helpful in creating an overall experience for us that made us feel like we were in good hands.

Unfortunately we were disappointed. The dishes we ordered didn't come to the table together. Annoying for 8 people! We were disappointed in the taste! The prices are very high. Organic wine at around €60 per bottle is almost outrageous. our verdict: OVERRATED

wonderful - always. Its such a treat to visit

We’ve been often here but never as enjoyable and warm as this time: we only wanted desert and tea and we were placed perfectly near the sweets by the wonderful Berliner greeting us at the entrance. We had three superb puddings and teas, excellent advice by everyone involved and then even a little gift of chocolate and sesame by this most obliging and warm woman! Thank you ever so much for such rare service.

This is REAL food...at its best. Omw, the chef would be welcome in my kitchen, ANYTIME! I'll wash the dishes, he can cook!

Ottolenghi food is vibrant, colorful, and Mediterranean-inspired, with a strong influence from Middle Eastern flavors. He uses a blend of vegetables, herbs, and spices, alongside grains like couscous, bulgur, and lentils. Ottolenghi‘s dishes are creative in using ingredients, including like tahini, pomegranate, sumac, and za’atar, often paired with rich textures like roasted vegetables, grilled meats, and fresh salads. Took my sister who is vegan and she had plenty of choices. As always Ottolenghi food didn’t let us down. The plates are small and prices are ££ but for me it was worth every penny.

I’ve been an Ottolenghi fan for years and was very willing to take a long cab ride to get to this restaurant. The food and service were good but our experience was marred because the manager would not allow staff to call a cab for us to return to our hotel. Instead we were vaguely directed to a major road where we might hail a ride. Thank goodness we were able to hail a cab but I hate to think how difficult this would have been had it been raining.

Sublime! With thanks to Leo for the terrific recommendations for wine pairings with the simply delicious food - a perfect dinner to quietly celebrate some significant personal achievements. Bravo Ottolenghi!

One of the best meal I have had in my life! Ottolenghi is a master chef! I loved sharing the différents dishes. The portions are generous and all so good. Was lucky to get a table last minute. Bonus points for the excellent cocktail liste!

Delicious food, with an explosion of flavours. Loved the chicken shawarma topped with almond crumble, with its crusty and flaky outer layer with tender juicy chicken inside. For salads, loved both the roasted Aubergine with yogurt and pomegranate, and the roasted cauliflower. Apple vanilla cake recommended by the staff was good too. We were here on a Monday afternoon for lunch. It wasn’t too crowded, but felt their service was slow. We waited for more than 25 mins until our food was served, especially when the salads are picked off the shelf and not made afresh for every order. The place also felt surprisingly loud, and we couldn’t hear each other across the table. I would recommend the place purely for the food, not if you prefer a peaceful intimate dining experience.

Came for takeaway baked goods and wasn’t disappointed. I had the raspberry passion fruit cake and it was divine. Staff were great and helpful too.

Great experience and great food. Everything we ordered, shared and tried was delicious. Portions are not very big and if you would choose one dish you would be left a bit hungry. So share and order more. Might become a bit pricey but it's worth it. Would definitely visit again when in the area.

Delicious croissants and very friendly staff. Tobias is a star ⭐️

Very professional and kind welcome and service (Toby). Very good cuisine with exceptional combinations of tastes and flavors. Negative point would be the noise, and also the fact that we get thrown out after 2 hours! There were 3 of us who had 7 dishes, 2 bottles of wine plus aperitifs. This should be a tasting and not a race!

What an experience!! Everything is perfect: the welcome, the service, the decor and of course the flavors. The plate of 3 salads is ideal to stimulate the taste buds. Perhaps a little expensive for French standards: £83 for 2 without alcohol. To do again quickly ❤️

A little disappointed, I was expecting more punchy flavors (and roasted cauliflower with gribiche sauce, why not but where was the gribiche sauce?). Very good service, uneven dishes, some really sublime, others just ok

Sadly, the atmosphere does not meet the quality of the food. The food is absolutely delicious and worth the price as a treat for oneself. Indeed, the plates are rather small but the explosion of flavour with each bite make you forget how little there is. It is surprisingly filling, for three people we ordered 5 of these dishes and were satiated. However, the experience is dampened by the agressive white lighting, the careless staff and the loudness in the restaurant. It felt more like a food court than a fine dinning establishment. Definitely not the ideal place for an intimate dinner. The staff bring the food fast but don't check up on you or pay attention to the details (we were missing cutlery, given paper napkins rather than the cloth ones and had difficulty getting their attention). Overall, go for the food not for a pleasant night out.

Wonderful birthday treat! All the dishes we ordered were delicious and beautifully presented. Akbar and all the other people serving us were attentive and friendly, thoughtful and personable. We would love to come back and will recommend to friends.

Great discovery. I've been following the Instagram account for a long time and I couldn't wait to come. It's quite expensive for being very plentiful. The place itself is quite cold but I imagine that is intentional. Quite slow luxury.

This was our third of three Ottolenghi meals in 26 hours. It was great! The restaurant is noisy, but we scoped it out ahead of time and there is an alcove near the entryway with one kidney bean shaped table for six (a communal table) and four chairs at a counter. If noise matters to you, you need to call ahead and ask if those are available. The roasted aubergine (w coconut tahini, masala onions, and carmelized cashews) and roasted cauliflower (yoghurt, pine nuts, red onion, and sultanas) were delicious and came soon after ordering (they were served room temp). The lamb kebabs (spicy!) and manti (little beef filled pockets in a yoghurt and pine nut burnt butter sauce) were also great. Such varied and rich flavors! Unlike our meal at Nopi, this food came out with excellent pacing, such that we could have the clafoutis and a glass of Tokai for dessert, for a relaxed finish to the meal. Service was great. A delightful evening. Sorry! Only photographed the manti when it was almost gone! Cost includes two carafes of wine and that Tokai.

This place delivers on what you expect from an Ottolenghi. My wife and I didn't have a booking but they accommodated us at the bar where we met some very friendly staff. Food was delicious as you'd expect and very filling! Will be back!

Had a lunch about 2pm on 19/7/24 which was delicious! Always love the food here! Walked in and asked for a table. Guy on front desk was lovely and accommodated us. Had some good chat with him too! We were served by an eastern European lady who was courteous but abrupt. That's fine. Ordered set menu lunch and tap water. She didn't seem impressed. When it came to pay, I mentioned the service charge and said ok, fine, I'll leave no tip. Bill was £66.38 with service charge. The card receipt came out the machine, the lady ripped it off and just dropped it on the table, turned round and walked off. No 'thank you' or anything. Thought this was pretty rude. Don't get me wrong, I didn't want her to kiss my shoes or anything! It's just damn rude. Maybe she was expecting more of a tip. The place wasn't exactly full and we didn't need that much service. Let's hope the management let her know that not all their customers are s h i t rich either! Lovely food and we WILL be back again!!

Wow the flavours are amazing! I had 3 salads and was enough for a lunch. The cakes also looked and smelled divine, will need to go back to try one!

Cosy, Lively, busy lunch As promised, I returned for a 3 - salad lunch. We did not book, but were able to get a table for three. Quick service. Did not pay the service tax, which was not an issue. Fresh Mediterrean salad, light lunch for a reasonable prce in London. looking forward to next visit.

I wanted to love this place. I’ve had the cookbooks for years. However, I felt the execution was off. Very strong flavors. And the texture for my lunch was gooey, mushy, slimy — choose your adjective. I expected a simpler more harmonious palate, but, alas, it felt to me like a hodgepodge of excellent cafeteria items. I’d happily return, but probably only for appetizers. (Please don’t hate me.)

Long time fans of Ottolenghi, first time at one of his restaurants. I'm not gonna spend too many words on the food (which was average, but our expectations were probably way too high) or the pricing (we ended up paying more than 60£ each for 5 plates - only one had meat, pork - and a 375ml carafe of wine, which felt a bit overpriced). What we found disrespectful was the overall service: we booked a table at 9.15 pm, and they say you can keep your table for 2 hours for dinner. Except that starting from 10pm every single member of the staff (and there were a lot) started prepping for closure time, cleaning the counter, setting the tables and generally making a lot of things that you would expect a restaurant to do with doors closed and no customers inside. Instead we spent at least 10 minutes with a stack of napkins laying on the table next to ours while a guy (who I presume is the head waiter) gave orders to the rest of the staff. We paid and left, with the staff not even saying goodbye back to us. The only exception would be the waitress who got our orders, who took her time to explain the menu to us and checked on us a few times. Maybe it was just a night off, but we're definitely disappointed.

Food was quite good, but wasn’t as good as I had expected. I would say all in our party agreed the food didn’t meet the price when it came to quality and quantity. London has a lot to offer, and at this price point I would recommend alternatives over Ottolenghi. Phenomenal service, though!

I absolutely loveddd the food here! I’m a huge fan of the books so was very excited to try out the restaurant but had heard mixed reviews, especially regarding the portion size. Indeed the portions were quite small for the price BUT having had the salads as well we left filling super full, which I’m putting down to super high quality ingredients. Gor three people, we had 2x chicken shawarma and lamb kebab, the butter bean mash salad, 2x aubergine salad and lime and poppy slaw. We were FULL and barely had any space for desert (which was also very good). I do recommend this place for lunch and look forward to trying it out for dinner as well!

Clean, well lit and nice ambience in the restaurant. The food was delicious as expected, menu well labeled to highlight gluten free, veggie and nut free options. The Manita Turkish dumplings were the highlight, bursting with flavour. The waiter had great recommendations.

The food was exquisite as usual. The combinaison of flavours and textures is such a firework. The service was perfect and the atmosphere warm and welcoming --just a bit noisy.

Very nice atmosphere. Super nice service staff.

I got pastries in the evening. All three were fantastic both in taste and appearance. Thanks to Akbar for the careful explanation to make a choice.

A dream, especially for those who have all the books at home!

Delicious and beautifully presented dishes. Small portions and expensive but a lovely experience. We did not book and were manged to be seated at the bar. Highly recommend the fennel and aubergine dishes. Good wine by the glass!

Food was very good. Unfortunately, the chicken is still a little pink on the inside. Criticism: The acoustics in this restaurant are unfortunately a disaster. Far too loud, you can barely understand the person you're talking to.

My partner and I recently enjoyed a phenomenal lunch at Ottolenghi Spitalfields, and it was truly one of the best meals I’ve ever had. Despite not having a booking, the staff were fantastic, making us feel very welcome from the moment we walked in. Their warm hospitality set the tone for a wonderful dining experience. We shared four salads from the lunch menu: the roasted aubergine with coconut tahini, the char-grilled broccoli with chili and garlic, the butter bean mash with roasted peppers and fennel seeds, and the roasted sweet potatoes with labneh and harissa. Each dish was bursting with fresh flavors, and the combination of textures was simply outstanding. Despite being completely satisfied with the salads, we couldn’t resist sharing a slice of their carrot and walnut cake. It was so moist and flavorful that it felt like the perfect ending to our meal. To top it all off, the espresso we ordered was rich and delicious, a perfect complement to the cake. Overall, the experience was exceptional, from the quality of the food to the warm and inviting atmosphere. Ottolenghi Spitalfields has quickly become one of my favorite spots in London, and I can’t wait to return. Highly recommended!

Crowded, food could be warm (kebab), long waiting time, service excellent, friendly and communicative, posh surrounding

Loved it. Tasty food with an authentic vibrant atmosphere.

Eating at Ottolenghi's is always a treat! Excellent food, delicious wine and staff who go out of their way to make you feel welcome. There’s no way you can pick a favourite because it is all outstanding. The details and layers of flavour were sensational. It was an all singing all dancing taste experience and it was so lovely to share everything. Thank you for a super birthday treat.

A last-minute decision to visit which turned out to be inspred. The small plate serving enables you to sample more of the wonderful dishes, and we managed 6 of them, which left us fully satisfied and resolved to revisit to continue the experience. Naturally, we took pictures, but to post them all here would deny you the anticipation and excitement, which is part of the fun. What's that? Shame, you say? Very well, here is one that doesn't give too much away. You will need to visit to open it. It goes without saying that the food was magnificent, the staff attentive and knowledgeable, and the cake selection scrumptious. will be returning soon.

Brilliant experience - as a group we ordered the whole menu which was amazing! Our waitress Anna was attentive with a lovely attention to detail and looked after us perfectly. Highly recommended. A memorable evening thank you.

We visited for the fourth time and the food has always been fantastic, but we noticed that the plates got smaller and smaller over time while the prices stayed around the same levels. This was a bit frustrating - shrinkflation at work

It's a restaurant but they have a cafe where you can get stuff on the go. Commendable service

(December 2023) an awesome experience. Second time at Ottolenghi, of whom I am a big fan. There was no more room in the room, we were at the bar but it was great to see the dexterity and inventiveness of the bartenders. A wonderful evening

Overall, the service at Ottolenghi restaurants has declined considerably, but nothing compares to the horrendous experience at the Spitalfields location. I was reluctant to go as last time was painful already, but I had a friend visiting who wanted to, so I was mentally prepared for the bad service awaiting for me, but even so I was surprised! The whole staff have terrible attitudes, starting with the very unfriendly host and extending to every single waiter. Drinks took almost 30 minutes to arrive, and the same went for the food. Important details: 80% of our order was salad, which is all ready at the front bar. We were asked to move tables whilst we were still eating, and when I mentioned the food took too long to arrive, the waiter snapped back, saying they had to work on our order (prawns allergy) and that it was my fault. It also took them three attempts to explain the same menu to me. It's an incredibly overstaffed place with bad management. You can see the mess their own staff causes, constantly bumping into each other, pushing for space at the reception and dessert bar – when they're not pushing customers! I wouldn't bother getting a table. food is good, get a takeaway and go elsewhere, that way you also don't pay for the service which they clearly don't deserve.