Cosy group dining area at Ara Restaurant near Shoreditch and Brick Lane

Ara restaurant

Ara Restaurant is a neighbourhood all-day dining spot in Aldgate East, inspired by flavours from travels and modern London spirit. Murat creates dishes he loves to eat and share — simple, vibrant, and made for everyone.

Just a short walk from Spitalfields Market and Aldgate, Ara is the kind of place you can pop in for a coffee, meet friends for brunch, or enjoy a relaxed date night without the fuss. Bright and airy by day, warm and intimate by night — it’s your local spot for good food, good energy, and good company.

Ara Restaurant chef holding a tray of freshly handmade dumplings in the kitchen, located near Spitalfields and the City of London.
Confit leeks served with muhammara, soft herbs, XO sauce, and confit walnuts at Ara Restaurant in Aldgate East, London.
Confit leeks with muhammara and herbs alongside burrata with creamy apricot purée and crispy chilli peanuts, served at Ara Restaurant in Aldgate East.
Beetroot salad with fresh herbs and pickled vegetables served at Ara Restaurant near Spitalfields.
Well travelled small and large plates including grilled skate wing, mushroom dumplings, and lamb skewers at Ara Restaurant in the City of London, near Whitechapel.
Turkish eggs with crispy chilli peanuts and garlic yogurt, served with sourdough at Ara Restaurant in Aldgate East, near Spitalfields and Shoreditch.
Fresh sea bass ceviche with strawberry, pickled onion, and herbs served in a ceramic bowl at Ara Restaurant in Aldgate East, City of London.
A breakfast bowl of poached rhubarb, granola, and yoghurt served at Ara Restaurant in Aldgate East, presented on a wooden table.
Basque chocolate cheesecake topped with glossy whey caramel, made using leftover whey from labneh or house-made butter at Ara in Aldgate East.
Cutting into poached eggs on courgette spread on toast with chilli oil and feta at Ara Restaurant in Whitechapel, near Spitalfields.
Speck croquettes served on a ceramic plate at Ara Restaurant in Aldgate East, near Spitalfields and Shoreditch.
Smoked trout toast with creamy labneh, dill, and tomato chilli jam, served alongside soft scrambled eggs at Ara Restaurant in Aldgate East, Brick Lane.
A trio of small plates at Ara Restaurant in Aldgate East, featuring marinated olives with almonds, beetroot carpaccio with greens, and a fresh strawberry ceviche.
Quick brunch and lunch options at Ara Restaurant, near Spitalfields and Aldgate East.
Mushroom dumplings with garlic yoghurt, wild mushrooms, Aleppo chilli and mint butter at Ara Restaurant in Spitalfields.
Sourdough toasts with vibrant toppings, Muhammara, scrambled eggs, courgette spread with feta and with latte art at Ara Restaurant near Spitalfields.
Ara Restaurant, Aldgate East, Cucumber and Mint Fizz
Banana peel rum cocktail with a pineapple garnish at Ara Restaurant, near Spitalfields and the City of London, served in a clear glass on a terracotta-toned surface.

GROUP BOOKINGS

We offer a lunch and a dinner menu for large
groups of 6 and above.

Choose your group menu

G- Gluten, S- Soya, L- Lupin, C- Celery, D- Dairy, E- Eggs, SD- Sulphur Dioxide, CR-Crustaceans, M- Molluscs, MS- Mustard, SS- Sesame, N- Nuts, P- Peanuts, F- Fish, VE-Vegetarian V- Vegan

RESERVATIONS

From bookings to general feedback – we’d love
to hear from you

Group dining setup at Ara Restaurant in Aldgate East, ideal for events and private hire near Spitalfields.

Our light-filled East London restaurant is perfect for every mood — from early-morning coffees and long, lazy lunches to after-work drinks and weekend brunches. Located in Aldgate East, just minutes from Spitalfields, Ara is designed for bringing people together. With flexible seating and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, we’re ideal for group dining and private dining in London, whether it’s a casual catch-up, a milestone birthday, a corporate lunch, or an intimate celebration.

Let us help make your occasion memorable. Contact our reservations team at info@ararestaurant.co.uk to start planning your event.

Opening hours
Mon – Fri: 12pm-10pm

Sat – Sun: 9am – 10pm

Each dish draws from inspiration we find traveling the world.
The bright and modern interior of Amber Restaurant in Aldgate East, featuring wooden furniture, hanging plants, and a stylish food cart with fresh produce and bread.

Our First Restaurant: Amber

Amber is our beloved first restaurant, a vibrant all-day dining destination in Aldgate East that celebrates the bold, fresh flavors of the Mediterranean and Middle East. Since opening, it has become a neighbourhood favourite for its warm hospitality and seasonal menus. Located just moments from Ara, Amber continues to inspire—from our Eastern Mediterranean roots to our modern London spirit.

Visit Amber

Contact

Ara Restaurant
1 New Drum Street
London E1 7AY
United Kingdom
 02045970116

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Ara Restaurant offers globally inspired dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Aldgate East. Join us for well-traveled comfort food in East London