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Top Rated in Dalston

Discover handpicked top rated in Dalston, London, with what to order first at each place.

Every place here is handpicked. Signal score shows how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.

6 restaurants

1
Angelina

Itameshi (Italian-Japanese Fusion) · £££ · Dalston

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Hokkaido milk bread

Consistently hailed as '100% the right way to start any meal,' this bread is celebrated for its cloud-like texture and unique accompaniments like kumquat and burnt honey butter.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

2
Papo’s Bagels

New York Bagels · ££ · Dalston

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The Classic

A benchmark lox bagel with cream cheese, capers, red onion, and tomato that recently topped Deliveroo's global trending charts.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

3
Mangal 2

Modern Turkish · £££ · Dalston

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Sourdough Pide with Hummus

Jay Rayner describes the hummus as an 'uncommonly rugged affair with a hint of cheesy funk' served with 'lightly blackened, chewy and springy flatbread' that demands to be torn at.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

4
Ararat Bread

Pakistani Bakery · £ · Dalston

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Cheese Naan

A 'delicious' order featuring a 'gooey centre' and 'high-quality cheddar’s tang' that perfectly complements the 'deep, smoky flavour' of the wood-fired bread.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

5
Somine

Turkish · ££ · Dalston

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Manti

These 'house-special' Turkish dumplings are highlighted by critics as a time-honoured staple that is excellent at any time of day or night.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

6
Oren

Israeli Mediterranean · £££ · Dalston

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Jerusalem Mixed Grill

Described as 'deservedly lauded' and a signature street-food style pita stuffed with chicken thigh, livers, and duck hearts that provides a sensory overload.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

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