Shoreditch, Clerkenwell

Tea Building, 56 Shoreditch High Street, London E1 6JJ

This is the fourth Hoppers, the restaurant that's best known for it's modern take on Sri Lankan cuisine. Opening in the Tea Building in Shoreditch, this Hoppers introduced South Indian dishes to the menu for the first time and you'll also see some south Indian inspiration in the decor. The hoppers remain a must-have, but the benne dosas here are a close second.

58 Exmouth Market, London EC1R 4QE

This Italian-led wine bar is the second Passione Vino in London. Owner Luca Dusi took over the old tattoo parlour vacated by his artist mate Mo Coppoletta and has transformed it into a cosy spot to sit and enjoy good wine. There's no list, so you just tell staff what you like and they'll recommend something to get you out of your wine rut. The small plates are also fantastic (and generous).

73 Great Eastern Street, London EC2A 3HR

The Pachamama team completed their Mediterranean reinvention with Lagana, a Greek-inspired spot in Shoreditch. Here, you'll find a menu built around freshly baked lagana flatbread with seasonal dips, alongside dishes like courgette tempura, loukoumades stuffed with Graviera and lamb kebab with cumin yoghurt. Expect skewers, dry-aged picanha, and a bouillabaisse riff too. Meanwhile, the interiors pair wabi-sabi walls with vintage chandeliers, while drinks include a frozen pomegranate pisco sour.

1 Montacute Yards, 185-186 Shoreditch High Street, E1 6HU

Legado is the second restaurant from Nieves Barragan, who won a Michelin star for Sabor. The Shoreditch restaurant, dominated by a huge open kitchen and counter, features dishes from across Spain, delivered with the panache that you'd expect from the chef. That's paired with an excellent Spanish wine list and an all-day bar with its own snacks menu.