Food & Drink
La Bella Vita, Leytonstone – the area’s ‘best-value £15 set menu’?
Filling and flawlessly executed for the price point, this is un underrated gem
Top tip at Karak Chaii, Leyton? The tasty Karachi Bun Kebab
This slow-cooked mutton patty with spicy marsala omelette and green chutney is a hit
Two to try on Leytonstone High Road: Tazgi and Defne
These Indian and Turkish cafes respectively are unpretentious but flavourful
Vela Vietnamese review: ‘what a life-affirming dish pho is’
The former Aquila has morphed into a Vietnamese canteen – we roadtest its signature dish
Pitta Maria – review: Leytonstone’s best £6 gyro?
This unassauming Greek cafe delivers delicious – and incredible value – pitta wraps
Swirl E10 to open in Leyton Midland
Tilbury Road’s latest arrival is a natural wine and small plates bar
The story of a Leytonstoner boozer, from Cowley Arms to Eastern Spoon
The fascinating history behind the new Indian restaurant on the high street
Loop, Leyton – review. Plus Partisan at Arch Deli, and Halloween
Francis Road’s Loop hosts Diarmuid Goodwin – and more weekend highlights
3 to revisit: The Collab’s new roasts, The Northcote’s pizza & Sho Foo Doh
Three classic local venues in E11, E17 and E7 – and what to order if you revisit
Out Of The Woods, Leytonstone: the best lasagne I can remember?
Plus three more must-try warming dishes for a post-Hollow Ponds feed
