Lilienblum

Heralding from the party capital of Israel, Lilienblum restaurant in Shoreditch is the latest eatery to bring Tel Aviv’s unique, vibrant and playful ambience to London’s nightlife scene.

The restaurant boasts celebrity chef Eyal Shani as its founder (he’s the TV personality behind the Netflix series ‘Chef’s Table’ and founder of the cult Port Said) and the food is a showcase of the family recipes that he grew up with.

Lilienblum’s cuisine is all about being truly Israeli and Mediterranean; dishes are full of flavour, designed to share and always with fresh and locally sourced ingredients. The seafood section is well worth your time, with an array of dishes to choose from, whether it’s crispy-skinned branzino with roasted vegetables and white wine or tuna sashimi to start. Meanwhile, the drink’s menu is well on par with the food. Value is the name of the game on the cocktail list, and wine aficionados will find it to be a strong, varied selection from around the world.

The dusky, autumnal backdrop of Lilienblum's interiors just adds to the buzz of being surrounded by lively East Londoners tucking into tasty Med fare. Bonus points to the floor-length blue silk drapes. It won't be long before Lilienblum becomes the newest entry on every cool Londoner's radar.