Top Five in Hoxton & Shoreditch

The London Guide Oct 2006

1) Hoxton Grille
Take a touch of Parisian bistro chic, add a New York vibe, serve up in the heart of one of London's hippest locations and you have the recipe for the Hoxton Grille. Enjoy classic dishes and bistro favourites.

2) Shish

Shish heralds a new generation in kebab culture and offers a selection of classic dishes sourced from the Silk Road, including dishes from regions such as the Far East, Middle East and the intriguing culinary culture of Central Asia.

3) Fifteen

The brainchild of superchef Jamie Oliver, Fifteen was set up to inspire disadvantaged young people to create a career in the restaurant industry for themselves. The Trattoria on the ground floor dishes up fantastic pasta while the six-course tasting menu upstairs delivers seasonal goodies.

4) Great Eastern Dining Room

All neon lights and a fabulously trendy crowd, the dining room serves up delicious pan-Asia cuisine. Try the mouth-watering Pad Thai.

5) Rivington Grill

Back-to-Basics good old-fashioned British cooking. Try devilled lamb's kidneys or roast partridge with bread sauce. Yum.