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Polentina, London, Greater London

Polentina

4.8
4.8
36 Reviews
£26 to £40
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood 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

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What 36 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Docklands & Canary Wharf

    Best Overall

  • Docklands & Canary Wharf

    Best Food

  • Docklands & Canary Wharf

    Best Service

  • Docklands & Canary Wharf

    Best Ambience

  • Docklands & Canary Wharf

    Best Value

  • Docklands & Canary Wharf

    Healthy

  • Docklands & Canary Wharf

    Neighbourhood 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.

36 Reviews

  1. Ruggero

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best kept secret! Amazing food in a very peculiar location

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  2. Sian

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Polentina never disappoints. Excellent food which is different to anything else I have experienced in London. Great service and of course a unique location in a factory canteen.

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  3. Gemma

    London

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! Highly recommend. The food was excellent and the host was so welcoming and helpful. A very special place

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  4. Calvin

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    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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  5. Pearl

    London

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 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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  6. Evelyn

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 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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  7. Vincenzo

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 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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  8. Anne

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

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

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  9. Soraia

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 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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  10. anastasia

    London

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 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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FAQs

Polentina is rated 4.8 stars by 36 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Polentina

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

Additional information

  • Area
    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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