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Polentina, London, Greater London

Polentina

4.8
4.8
33 Reviews
£26 to £40
Italian
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Polentina

4.8
£26 to £40
Italian
Poplar

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
A small glass enclosed restaurant within sustainable clothing manufacturer, Apparel Tasker. Serving as a staff canteen, we are also open to the public for dinner Wednesday to Saturday and lunch Friday and Saturday.

We cook rustic, homemade dishes with a focus on our Italian and Austrian roots.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Home cooking
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    07481 602750
  • Website
    http://www.polentina.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 33 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Docklands & Canary Wharf

    Best Overall

  • Docklands & Canary Wharf

    Best Food

  • Docklands & Canary Wharf

    Best Service

  • Docklands & Canary Wharf

    Best Ambiance

  • Docklands & Canary Wharf

    Best Value

  • Docklands & Canary Wharf

    Healthy

  • Docklands & Canary Wharf

    Neighborhood gem

  • Docklands & Canary Wharf

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Polentina is a hidden gem offering "outstanding authentic food" with Italian and Austrian roots. Located in a textile factory in Bow, it promises a unique dining adventure. Guests rave about the "amazing food and staff," and the charming atmosphere. A must-visit for those seeking "exceptional" culinary experiences.

33 Reviews

  1. Calvin

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing seeing. Incredible food and wonderful front of house with excellent recommendations. Truly a unique find in London.

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  2. Pearl

    London

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best regional Italian dishes we have tasted outside of Italy. Honest cuisine. Delicious unusual wines. A real find, amazing to think of it as a works canteen in Bow. Great atmosphere and service. Thank you!

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  3. Evelyn

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service as always, and really tasty menu this month!

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  4. Vincenzo

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best italiano restaurant in East London. Warm atmosphere, nice vibes and high quality food

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  5. Anne

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing we loved it, very authentic

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  6. Soraia

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely space, amazing food and staff. Love it, will definitely go back again soon!

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  7. anastasia

    London

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful little gem! A funny experience to find but a warm welcome and delicious food.

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  8. Joe

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal as always, the food, service and experience as a whole were all great

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  9. Marissa

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal. The pasta was some of the best I've had and absolutely adored the delica pumpkin fritto!

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  10. Lisa

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very authentic and delicious food and great service! Would definitely come again!

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FAQs

Polentina is rated 4.8 stars by 33 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of Polentina restaurant

Polentina

4.8
£26 to £40
Italian
Poplar

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Polentina

1, Bowood House, Empson St, London, Greater London E3 3LT

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Poplar
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Home cooking
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
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