Restaurants near EC2

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21 restaurants available nearby

1. Gaucho Broadgate

4.5

Awesome(2262)

££££Price: Expensive

• Steak • Liverpool Street

Booked 22 times today

This Mother’s Day, treat your Mum to an unforgettable dining experience at Gaucho. Tuck into a traditional Sunday Roast with an Argentine twist, or dine from our delicious à la carte menu, accompanied by an extensive selection of wines from Argentina and beyond. Located at the crossroads of two of London’s most exciting neighbourhoods: the financial heart of the Square Mile and the creative, trendsetting East End. Our menu showcases the finest Argentinian steaks, bold Latin American flavours, and a carefully curated wine list. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be greeted by our striking glass bar and heated terrace—ideal for after-work drinks—before descending down our spiral staircase to the airy, sky-lit dining room on the lower ground floor.

2. The Jugged Hare

4.3

Awesome(1438)

££££Price: Expensive

• British • Barbican

Booked 5 times today

London’s leading game restaurant prides itself on full flavours, innovative ideas and perfectly executed dishes at every service. From classic cuts and succulent steaks to squirrel croquettes and crispy crumbed pheasant, a focus on both traditional and lesser-known (but always seasonal), British ingredients served alongside independent boutique wines makes this handsome gastro pub a game-changing drinking and dining spot for the City.

A photo of Officina 00 - Old Street restaurant

3. Officina 00 - Old Street

4.5

Awesome(137)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Liverpool Street

Booked 18 times today

Officina 00 is an authentic Italian restaurant and pasta workshop by Elia Sebregondi and Enzo Mirto

4. zapote

4.7

Exceptional(39)

££££Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Old Street

Booked 4 times today

Zapote, a contemporary Mexican restaurant and bar in the heart of Shoreditch. Chef Yahir Gonzalez modern take on Mexican cuisine, a 65 cover restaurant with an open live fire kitchen, aguachile and ceviche bar and a separate bar focused on the finest Mezcal and Tequilas with an all day bar snack menu.

A photo of The Princess of Shoreditch restaurant

5. The Princess of Shoreditch

4.6

Exceptional(167)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Old Street

Booked 1 time today

The Princess of Shoreditch is a renowned and critically acclaimed 2 AA Rosette gastropub based in the heart of Shoreditch.We are serving a seasonal menu focused on British provenance; paired with a fantastic selection of wines, craft beers, ales.

6. LIMA Shoreditch

4.4

Awesome(39)

££££Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Liverpool Street

Booked 2 times today

The combination of Peru’s rich biodiversity and unique cultural influences from East Asia & Europe, have made LIMA one of the most exciting gastronomic capitals of the world. Brothers Gabriel and Jose Luis Gonzalez opened LIMA in Fitzrovia in 2012 as a window to Peru’s emerging gastronomy. They wanted to bring the cuisine’s vibrancy and soul to London. Over a decade later, the LIMA team are privileged to serve the finest Peruvian flavours at LIMA in Fitzrovia, LIMA CANTINA, and here at LIMA SHOREDITCH, located at the Sun Street Hotel. Located just a short walk from Liverpool Street and Shoreditch High Street rail and tube stations, LIMA SHOREDITCH brings LIMA’s classic dishes alongside new menu creations. The menu offers a modern take on traditional Peruvian cooking with references to Nikkei cuisine and Chifa (a blend of Japanese and Chinese cooking techniques with native Peruvian produce).

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7. Quartier Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(424)

££££Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Liverpool Street

Booked 5 times today

Quartier Restaurant is set in the stunning rooftop club Eight Members' Club Moorgate with outside dining on the terraces. The club's entrance can be found on Dysart Street from where you ascend in the glass lift directly to the club's main reception.Quartier on the club's first floor gives diners a panoramic view of the City whilst enjoying refined dishes from the contemporary menu created by Executive Chef Daniel Cunin.The restaurant is ideal for both afternoon business lunches and serene evening dinners with the option to enjoy the wraparound terrace before and after dining.

8. Daffodil Mulligan

4.7

Exceptional(142)

££££Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Shoreditch

Booked 2 times today

Daffodil Mulligan is a wood fire and grill restaurant and late bar on City Road by Chef Richard Corrigan. The open plan restaurant brings the best of surf and turf cooked over wood and coal as well as options from our raw bar such as our signature dish, beef tartare with oyster cream. We have snacks and toasted sando options for a quick bite as well as sharing dishes. We have a a good selection of beers on tap such as our well known Guinness and our own Gibney's stout as well as our small growers wine list and funky cocktails. We have a basement saloon bar called Gibney's which plays host to a series of live music nights and sports on a big screen. We are 1 minute walk from Old Street Tube Station, 5 minute walk from Shoreditch and a 10 minute walk from Liverpool Street Station.

A photo of KOREAN BBQ HOUSE - Barbican restaurant

9. KOREAN BBQ HOUSE - Barbican

4.3

Awesome(196)

££££Price: Expensive

• Korean • Barbican

Booked 8 times today

Welcome to Korean BBQ House, where we offer a premium halal Korean BBQ experience in Barbican. Our “cook-your-own” BBQ concept allows you to grill the finest meats right at your table.We serve Argentine Black Label Prime cuts like sirloin, ribeye, and bavette heart of rump, alongside Australian Angus beef. For a luxurious treat, try our Australian Wagyu with a BMS 8-9 marbling score for a melt-in-your-mouth experience.Enjoy classic Korean BBQ favorites like bulgogi, kalbi (short ribs), chadol (beef brisket), marinated chicken, and a variety of fresh seafood. Complete your meal with bibimbap, toppoki, japchae, and hearty Korean soups.Book your table on OpenTable now and savor the finest halal Korean BBQ with world-class cuts.***Please note: We do not serve alcohol, nor do we allow BYOB.

10. Baraka

4.4

Awesome(1)

££££Price: Expensive

• Turkish • Moorgate

Booked 1 time today

We only offer some of our availability on OpenTable. If you do not find availability for the desired date and time please contact us directly or book through our website.In speaking about Anatolian cuisine, it is more appropriate to address this wealth in terms of geography than a particular people. In this land ruled by civilizations from Sumerians to the Ottoman Empire, crossed by the Silk Route, merchants, travellers and scholars, the fires continue to burn, and the stoves continue to cook.

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Daniel
London •1 review
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
We had a very enjoyable lunch. There was a good atmosphere. The staff were very friendly and attentive. The food options were good and very tasty. We all enjoyed it.
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Bread Street Kitchen & Bar — The CityPrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Liverpool Street
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SteveG
London •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 Mar 2025
Excellent food and service. The range of small dishes was excellent, I particularly enjoyed the steak and the prawns.
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Bar Douro CityPrice: Expensive• Portuguese• Liverpool Street
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4.6
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Treasure
London •1 review
5.0
Dined on 28 Feb 2025
The food was sensational! Top recommendations are the beef tataki, yellowtail carpaccio and ebi tempura! Lovely service and a nice chilled environment.
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Edo IzakayaPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Old Street
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4.4
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SarahVIP
London •7 reviews
4.0
Dined on 17 Feb 2025
Delightful restaurant with fabulous service and delicious food.
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Bistro FreddiePrice: Expensive• Bistro• Shoreditch
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4.6
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Lucas
London •1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 Feb 2025
Steaks were cooked exactly as we had ordered, everything tasted amazing and it was a really nice environment. 10/10 would visit again
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Gaucho BroadgatePrice: Expensive• Steak• Liverpool Street
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4.5

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