Had an amazing dinner at Amber tonight! We sat at the chefs counter and it was like watching a symphony. The kitchen is so well organized and it was so much fun watching them put all the dishes together. We got the atom (labneh dip), fried cauliflower, pita, smoked potatoes, steak, courgettes, hummus gnocchi, and the mango baklava, and cloud cheesecake for dessert. Every dish was amazing. Seriously don't sleep on the hummus gnocchi because it's a sleeper hit! Also the cauliflower might be the best I've ever had. The cocktails were ok and the service was friendly but not overly attentive. Highly recommend! read more

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We had dinner at Amber and it was absolutely delicious. I can't even begin to describe how good the cauliflower and the gnocchi was - the cauliflower was perfectly crispy and the gnocchi was so pillowy. The steak with chimichurri sauce was also perfectly cooked. We got the cloud cheesecake and the mango baklava and both were great without being too sweet. Prepare to tuck in for a long meal and enjoy anything you try! read more

Amber - Mango Baklava - Mediterranean Near Me - London, XGL

I just touched down in London and this was the first place I dined at. I came here around 12:00pm on a Friday and it didn't get really busy until around 1pm. We ordered chicken pita, grilled chicken, potatoes, chai tea, cappuccino, carrot cake and chocolate cake. Pros: I loved the decor of the place. Very airy and I loved that you can see the staff cooking in front of you. I enjoyed my chai tea. It wasn't too sweet but you can tastes the spices clearly. Cons: the chocolate cake and carrot cake weren't sweet enough for me, however you can tell they used real cocoa for the chocolate cake. This is more of a personal preference given that my mom loved both desserts but I could've skipped this part. Overall a cute lunch spot to try if you're in the area. read more

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Delicious food and drinks. Great service and atmosphere. Perfect for sharing. Don't skip on the hummus, labneh and lamb. read more

Amber - Labneh - Mediterranean Near Me - London, XGL

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Very nice Middle-eastern Brunch spot with both great savory and sweet dishes. I shared the Burnt Aubergine and a Shashuka and they were both really tasty in addition to look amazing. As a dessert I shared the Challah toast which was also really good, huge, and not too sweat. Service is nice and friendly and food arrives quickly. read more

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I reccomend booking reservations here. Once I arrived, I was seated immediately. I love the ambience. Dimly lit romantic vibes for dinner. I ordered the aubergine (consist of miso yuzu, smoked almonds, cherry tomatoes and eggplant) and it was probably one of the best dishes I had in a very long time. It was light, refreshing, different textures and pack of flavor. The acidity level was perfect. I will be thinking of the dish for a while. I also got the shrimp in a cast iron and a side of broccoli. Those two dishes were great as well. Both dishes tasted fresh and broccoli still had a nice crunch to it. Service was good, food came on time. Server was friendly. read more

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Had late a lunch with my kids today. Still doing a good trade at 2pm. Nice clean restaurant. Service was excellent and staff attentive and friendly. The waitress helped us pick through a number of dishes to try. All were good - hummus, salads, lamb shoulder, cauliflower - washed down with beers and Turkish coffees. Highly recommend and will visit again when back in London this October. read more

Review from Sunday, September 25th: Decided to revisit this place late Sunday after I had apparently came here 3 years ago (I had forgotten!) Sadly, the miso aubergine, which I why I trekked here from Southeast London, was out, so I had a huge plate of 2 salads and a main: parsnips and carrots, tabouleh and the lentil and bulgur kofte. For £16 it was enormous. The parsnips, drizzled with green tahini, were quite tender but didn't taste astonishing. Would say decent. The tabouleh on the other hand was quite flavourful and I really enjoyed that. But the star of the plate was DEFINITELY the kofte!! Dense portion sizes, and just a wonderfully moreish flavour with the sumac and pomegranate arils. I'm negating a star only because service wasn't great. The servers never smiled, seemed rushed, and no one came to check in how my food was, asked if I wanted anything else, etc. I also had to flag a waiter done initially, otherwise who would have known how long I'd be there waiting. Meanwhile the restaurant wasn't that busy! Dog-friendly so a huge bonus for that. Three years ago: I ate here for brunch last Saturday and what a treat. First of all the seating/setting is very cool: modern but also chic with polished wood and chrome, but also hanging vines and an open kitchen. Plus the salads and desserts are spread out on a low table for you to gawk at. I got the avo and kale on sourdough and my god it was amazing. It went far beyond the boring avo on toast as the kale and cauli rice, almonds, goat cheese and herbs were wonderfully mashed together atop the enormous slice of toast. Wonderful flavours of spiciness, sweet and savoury. I ate it all. The chai latte I got as well was creamy and frothy with the perfect taste of cardamom and nutmeg. I also got the veggie quiche and the miso banana aubergine, pumpkin and carrots and parsnips salads for takeaway. The slice of quiche was HUGE and filling for lunch a few days later. The mix of salads was fantastic: similar great blend of flavours. I would love to return here again. Defo a new favorite! read more

Amber - Mediterranean Near Me - London, XGL

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Situated in a new development just blocks from Aldgate East, Amber is a harbinger of the gentrification of Whitechapel. Don't get me wrong, the food is absolutely delicious and has a great Mediterranean flare, but when you are paying £9 for 'Burnt Aubergine' you know what kind of place you're at. Social commentary aside, the restaurant is spacious, airy and pleasant, with generous natural light streaming across the natural wood decor in the morning and a low lit romantic setting with many candles for dinner. The food is very good! For breakfast, I've tried their 'acai bowl' which is a semi-deconstructed affair, placed in a larger bowl and carefully arranged with perfectly ripe fruit. I've also been for dinner with a friend and was absolutely dazzled by the burrata with fruit and nut pasta and their selection of Pide (turkish flatbread pizzas) - the leek blue cheese and caramelized onion one being particularly fantastic. Shoutout also to the tahini cauliflower, although the seabass I found underwhelming and the mango chili cheesecake was a bit strange. Although it's tough for me to get over the prices and the foreignness of this ultra-modern development which sticks out like a sore thumb, it really is a lovely restaurant and I would recommend it for a nice night out especially like a birthday or such. read more

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Vegetarian review: My Experience: I entered on a Sunday morning with a reservation. The location was a bit out of the way, but it was easy to find and there was a water jug waiting for me at my table anticipating my reservation Service: 1/5 Our server came quickly though she didn't seem particularly knowledgable about the menu. When I asked for Crudite instead of pita and for some more babaganoush, she looked at me puzzled until I explained that I wanted vegetables and more of the "aubergine dip". She'd said she'd never heard these terms. When I'd indicated that I was done with my turkish coffee, by plating the mug with the finished dishes, the waiter removed the mug and placed it back on the table leaving more of a mess on the table. While I ordered the bottomless meal, the service was so slow that it really felt more as though I couldn't get enough food in my allotted time. When I asked for more pita bread and eggs, it took them a significant amount of time to bring them if they ever did. I needed to request fills up multiple times before they were brought out. It felt obscene to then be forced to give a 12.5% tip. Drinks: 1.5/5 I ordered a turkish coffee, which came with a decent turkish delight (bumping this up to 1.5 stars. Otherwise, the chai tea was flavorless (tasted more like warm oat milk than spiced tea), and the turkish coffee Food: 2/5 The food was all undersalted, as is typical for all food served in London, but not typical for Levantine food. The real star of the show was a tahini dish that tasted of sweet chocolate and was quite nutty. Everything else made me wish I'd gone somewhere else. Overall, the restaurant has a lovely decor, a clear theme, but the service and food quality severely lacked. read more

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The best food I've ever had in my life. Without a fail. Never going to forget this place. Made my trip to London so memorable.

I'd been a few times years ago for work lunches when I worked in the area and was happy with the meal, although it wasn't life changing. Last night went on date night with my husband as they do small plates, and I love a tapas style restaurant. Hummus was delish with whole chickpeas and rehydrated raisins(?) and high quality olive oil. Pita was hot and fresh. Zucchini fritters were a bit bland and just a ball of mush really. Fried cauliflower was divine. Lamb shoulder - now I really liked this, but my husband was unimpressed, so mixed results there. I thought the lamb was really tender, his word was stringy. Chorizo pide had fantastic flavour but was a bit soggy. Pumpkin seed ice cream was super rich and nutty, paired fantastic with my coffee, husband again, unimpressed. The food here is good and if I lived in the area its a great pace to drop in. But dinner still cost £100 (one cocktail, one mocktail, and one glass of wine in addition to the above). And we don't live in the area, so I don't think I'd make a trip back. read more

Amber is a. atmospheric & hip restaurant which bills its cuisine as Middle Eastern, but what it delivers is fantastic no matter what kind of cuisine you prefer. Never tasted anything like it - and the cocktails are to die for! Staff is friendly & efficient & the prices are more than reasonable for the quality they serve. Wish I were staying longer in London- this would be my go-to place. Go! read more

Wow! Friendly, speedy service. Great location in the Borough of Towers Hamlets. Excellent house made Mediterranean cuisine. Highly recommended. read more

One word....hummus!!!!!!! Fantastic!!!!!!!!! Great staff. Ambiance and decor were fantastic. Splendid place.

Really delicious and thoughtful dishes. Although simple, the pita bread was one of my favorites. It was hot out of the oven and very soft. It paired amazingly with the hummus which was super delicious, and my standards are pretty high for hummus. My friend and I shared a number of different veggie dishes, all of which were super yummy. My personal favorite was the cauliflower and asparagus with bok choy. The coconut panacotta dessert was read more

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Looking for a restaurant in the area for dinner on a Saturday night I was surprised to be able to get a table at short notice, and even more surprised by the amazing dinner when we got there! We quickly decided to go for the vegetarian tasting menu - great value at £32. From the richest humous to delicious courgette and halloumi balls each plate was delicious and another fab taste. The service was helpful and attentive but not overbearing. The casual decor of the place rounded out a lovely event. Full after 7 plates we left very happy with our dinner for the short walk to the nearest tube at Aldgate East. read more

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Atmosphere and food are fantastic! We had the hummus, burnt butter, chicken thighs, cauliflower and the sea bass - can't rave about this food enough. Great flavor pairings, generous portions (we split all plates among 2), and very laid back atmosphere. This is a great spot close to Aldgate East and the Tower of London. We will definitely be back on our next trip! read more

Trendy but warm vibe. Thoughtful, informed service. Nice wine list. But it's the food you'll come back for. Middle Eastern spice palate translates to very flavorful dining experience. Highly recommend cauliflower (not a veg I normally order), the traditional pide with lamb and peppers, the zucchini and halloumi fritters, the samon with lime oil and jalapenos mango baklava. If you are looking for something different, well prepared and served that you'll remember the next day, try Amber. Easy walk from Aldgate East tube station. read more

Stopped in for breakfast but will definitely come back for dinner! Delicious, healthy, reasonably priced fare with a Middle Eastern spin, but also such Western dishes as pancakes, fried chicken, and even chorizo. Vegetable salads are great for sharing and highly varied. The inventive chefs turn out refined palate pleasers for everyone in your party: kids to adults, vegans to carnivores. Very fond of their coffee bar and egg pitas first thing in the morning. Well lit, spacious, warm interior with healthy balance of greenery and light wood. Lovely find! read more