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Polentina, London, Greater London

Polentina

4.8
4.8
52 Reviews
£26 to £40
Italian
1, Bowood House, Empson St, London, Greater London E3 3LT

About this restaurant

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  • Neighbourhood gem
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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.

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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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 52 people are saying

Polentina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Polentina offers a "cozy Italian trattoria" vibe with "fantastic food and service." Guests praise its unique "factory canteen" setting, "seasonal surprises," and "excellent wine list." Many commend its "truly exceptional" dishes, "wonderful host," and "amazing food" that provide "probably one of the best dining experiences in London."
52 Reviews
  1. MARK

    London7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great cooking, fun experience in the factory canteen

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  2. Jordan

    Manchester2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic good great service will definitely be back!

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  3. michael

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a special place. Fantastic food and service.

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  4. Amir

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and staff are just lovely. Dozen visits were all great.

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  5. Sofia

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It felt like a cozy Italian trattoria, where the incredible flavors come from the simple, honest ingredients. Had such a lovely lunch!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic and thoughtful dishes cooked beautifully with love. Excellent all round

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  7. NIGEL

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Hard to find but really pleased that we did. It was very quiet but we were made very welcome. The food was excellent and very fresh and washed down with a delightful white wine.

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  8. Oscar

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful food, excellent service. Utterly charmed! Fab wine list too.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Hertfordshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly exceptional food, drinks and service within a unique setting. 10/10.

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  10. Claudia

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Probably one of the best dinning experiences in London. Changes in menu have never disappointed, absolutely wonderful food. We have eaten here 6 times now. Staff is so lovely. Couldn’t recommend it more!

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Polentina is rated 4.8 stars by 52 OpenTable diners.

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

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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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