Bethnal Green · London
Who recommends Brawn? Budgie Montoya, Monica Berg, Nuno Mendes, Amy Poon, Rafael Cagali and 2 more — 7 people who’d know have named Brawn in Bethnal Green, London, in their own words below where they gave them.
head chef at Cafe Kowloon and Wonton Charlie's · on CODE Hospitality
Brawn’s probably the greatest place in London, on the eastside anyway. It is to East London what 40 Maltby Street is to South London. It’s one of the great restaurants that keep giving.
Portuguese chef · on SquareMeal
Located on Columbia Road, Brawn is the perfect neighbourhood restaurant. I first visited when my daughter was she was as little as one and I've had many meals here since. The cooking is faultless with impeccable sourcing and ingredients. This is a place where you can really taste seasons on plate - the menu changes regularly, and it’s different every time. Pasta dishes are a highlight.
The founder of Poon's London · on The Glossary
It’s really low-key and approachable. Ed Wilson’s food doesn’t feel too dressed, too contorted.
Michelin star chef, Da Terra · on Gentleman's Journal
great local restaurant
Also named by: Maddi Neye-Swift (on TopJaw), TopJaw.
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Last recommendation added 2026-05-01