A cosy, flavour-driven Eastern Mediterranean restaurant with excellent vegetable cooking and generally warm service, though busy periods can bring rushing, noise, cramped seating and uneven value.
Delamina EAST delivers strong food quality anchored by standout dishes like cauliflower, lamb, and hummus, paired with attentive service that earns consistent praise. However, recurring issues with salt levels, temperature, and portion variation prevent it from approaching grade A territory, and the sharing-plate format creates occasional friction around value. The cosy Spitalfields setting and reliable execution make it a solid neighborhood destination, though not a must-visit.
Delamina EAST is a warm, compact Spitalfields dining room where the mood is intimate but not precious: soft lighting, attractive interiors and a lively hum suit everything from a birthday dinner to a solo meal. One recurring impression is that a good server can make the evening feel effortless, although peak services have occasionally brought noise, slower pacing and table-time friction. The food is Eastern Mediterranean with a distinctly creative, Tel Aviv-inspired spin rather than a strictly traditional menu. Vegetables are the star—smoky aubergine, cauliflower, mushrooms, cabbage and hummus repeatedly win affection—while lamb, shawarma, chicken, seafood and colourful desserts round out a generous sharing-style experience. The current menu confirms the broad vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free offering, and reviews suggest the cooking is usually vivid and thoughtful, with occasional complaints about salt, temperature or uneven individual dishes. Families can find familiar options such as grilled chicken, hummus, potatoes, pita, shakshuka and simple vegetables, but there is no clearly identified children’s menu and the seasoning-led sharing format is not designed specifically for toddlers or conservative eaters. One detailed family review reported serious difficulties with pram access, a high chair and changing facilities, so this is better for older children or adaptable families than for a stress-free toddler outing.
Area vibe: Eclectic, artsy area mixing markets, galleries, and diverse dining options.
Safety: Generally busy and well-lit around Commercial Street and Brick Lane, but stay aware late at night in quieter side streets.
What's nearby: Close to Spitalfields Market, Brick Lane, Shoreditch galleries, Aldgate East and Liverpool Street transport hubs.
Build a sharing spread around smoky aubergine, hummus and charred cauliflower, then choose between lamb, shawarma and a colourful dessert.
Expect a lively, sometimes noisy evening with creative sharing plates, variable busy-period service and a bill that can rise quickly when ordering several dishes.
Vegetable dishes are central here, with clearly marked vegan and gluten-free choices ranging from hummus and aubergine to quinoa, seafood and desserts.