Delamina EAST

The story

Delamina EAST: Eastern Mediterranean Cooking in Shoreditch, London

The chef and the kitchen

Delamina EAST brings Eastern Mediterranean cooking to London’s Shoreditch district through the hands of Limor. Her self-taught approach draws directly from a family rooted in Middle Eastern and European traditions, where her father introduced her to regional herbs and spices early on. She builds every dish around whole ingredients, relying on high heat grilling and slow roasting to draw out natural sweetness. The menu balances rich meat preparations with a strong selection of plant-based plates, all guided by a philosophy that treats nourishment and flavour as equal priorities.

Libations and literary roots

A curated wine list highlights producers from the Eastern Mediterranean region, pairing seamlessly with house cocktails built from the same aromatic botanicals found in the kitchen. This cohesive approach to flavours earned the restaurant a 2026 AA Rosette for culinary excellence. Limor recently expanded that vision into print with a debut cookbook that maps out her fragrance-forward recipes alongside personal family narratives. The publication extends the dining room’s quiet ambition into home kitchens across the capital.

Rooms and local surroundings

The dining floor sits just off Commercial Street, offering a straightforward entrance to spaces designed for unhurried conversation. Three separate rooms accommodate different group sizes, ranging from an intimate green-walled chamber for ten guests to a larger garden terrace that seats thirty. Wooden furnishings and period architectural touches ground the interior without competing with the food. Guests moving through these rooms experience a steady rhythm that matches the straightforward Eastern Mediterranean cuisine served at every table.