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Polentina, London, Greater London

Polentina

4.8
4.8
42 Reviews
£26 to £40
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 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 42 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • 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

    Innovative

  • 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 offers an "amazing" culinary experience with unique regional Italian dishes and a warm atmosphere. Nestled in a "peculiar location," it charms with "wonderful" service and "delicious" food. Diners praise the "excellent" seasonal menu and "unique" wine selections, making it a "hidden gem" in East London.

42 Reviews

  1. Amie

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal. Really feels like polentina is going from strength to strength. Food is always excellent and they have a great wine list too

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  2. Emma

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was realy great, super delicious and nice wine! Would go again!

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  3. TATIANA

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent - offered fresh perspective on what I thought I knew about Italian cuisine! Will be returning.

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  4. Garrick

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quite simply the best Italian food on the planet!

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  5. Gemma

    London

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My second visit here. Absolutely beautiful food and wonderful host.

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  6. Nahoko

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always new, seasonal surprises. Tasty foods and interesting wine by glass!

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  7. Ruggero

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    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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  8. Sian

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    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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  9. Gemma

    London

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 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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  10. 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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FAQs

Polentina is rated 4.8 stars by 42 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 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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