Best Restaurants in Hackney, London

In total, there are 3 award winning restaurants in Hackney, London, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in Hackney, London? Remember at Leading Restaurants we only list restaurants holding awards from major restaurant guides; currently less than 3% of all restaurants in the UK and Ireland hold an award from a major guide.

The best restaurant in Hackney, London is Behind in London (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Andy Beynon serves up award winning Seafood. Behind currently holds 1 Michelin Star, 3 AA Rosettes, a ranking of 24th in UK in the Hardens Top 100 and a rating of Exceptional in the Good Food Guide.

There is currently a single listed Michelin Star restaurant in Hackney, London which holds 1 Michelin star. There are also 2 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There is currently a single listed AA Rosette restaurant in Hackney, London which holds 3 AA Rosettes.

Nestled in the beating heart of London, Hackney is more than just a postcode; it's a vibrant melting pot of extraordinary culinary offerings, reflecting the district's rich tapestry of cultures. Once only noted for its traditional East End pie and mash shops, the area has evolved into one of the capital's leading gastronomic destinations over the past two decades, with a tantalising plethora of international flavours. Ethnically diverse, the food here is as colourful as the locals, with a wonderful array of menus reflecting its multicultural inhabitants. From Michelin-starred establishments to hip street-food markets, Hackney is renowned for its innovative restaurant scene. Gastropubs and artisanal cafes rub shoulders with pioneering plant-based eateries, reflecting Hackney's forward-thinking, socially-conscious ethos. Every mouthful reveals a slice of the borough's culinary past, and its food-obsessed future. Be it savouring sustainably-caught fish from a cosy seafood restaurant in Broadway Market, or tucking into a vibrant vegan curry in an eatery in Dalston, there's no doubt that a gastronomic journey through Hackney is a journey through the world's palate. Spinning the gastronomic globe, Hackney reminds us that food, like its residents, knows no borders.