Restaurant Elis — Restaurant in London

Elis

It was great to be back at Elis the casual restaurant inspired by the team at the two michelin star Da Terra. Elis is based on the first floor in the Bethnal Green Town Hall and offers a mixture of brazilian and italian dishes designed for sharing. The kitchen is run by head chef Joe and front of house by Ilaria. Together they make a great team and provide a dining experience to remember.

We arrived on saturday and headed to the first floor. Here we was met by Ilaria who welcomed us back before escorting us to our table. We enjoyed a drink while we looked at the menu. This consists of a great selection of small plates , pasta , meat , fish and desserts. Once we’d ordered we then chose a bottle of wine from one of the recommendations by Maria the sommelier downstairs at Da Terra. We opted for the light and fruity Trediberri Barbera D’alba 2022.

SMALL PLATES - We started with the Roasted Beetroot with smoked ricotta and candied walnuts (cover photo). This was followed by the Palm Heart and scamorza pastel that were absolute heaven and the Mortadella , burrata and salsa verde. Our palate was then refreshed with the Trout Ceviche , grapes , celery and cucumber consommé.

PASTA - Next to come were two amazing pasta dishes. My wife chose the King Prawn Linguine and for myself I opted for the Braised Beef Shin Cavatelli which was very rich but lightened by the acidity of the lemon.

MAINS - These dishes were fabulous especially the Confit Duck Leg with a Tucupi Glaze. We accompanied this with the Barbecued Aubergine with a Teryaki Glaze. They came with a selection of sides including cassava , chimichurri , braised beans and a salad.

DESSERTS - It was now time to finish with cheese and desserts but not before head chef Joe came over for a chat. My wife decided to have the cheese course whereas I chose to have the Warm Chocolate Tart with Tonga Bean Ice Cream and the heavenly Blood Orange Cheesecake.

This brought an end to a fantastic afternoon of amazing food from Joe and his team and excellent service from Ilaria. It was also nice that the owners Rafael and Charlie found time to come up to welcome us back and to have a catch up. I really would recommend a visit to Elis even if you only had time for a quick snack because I’m sure that once you’ve tasted the food you will definitely be back. Before leaving we had time to thank Joe , Ilaria and all the team for a great afternoon and look forward to seeing them...

Finding this restaurant is an adventure in itself, tucked away one floor up and removed from the hustle and bustle of Bethnal Green. It's a hidden gem that proves the old adage: the best treasures are those hardest to find. And once you're there, you're greeted by a warm, intimate, yet remarkably laid-back and casual ambience. It's not just a dining room; it's a relaxing haven that promises an unforgettable culinary journey.

The service was absolutely exceptional. Attentiveness, mixed with a genuine warmth, was the order of the evening. Highlighting our experience was an unexpected visit from the virtuoso behind our gourmet journey, Chef Joe. His personable demeanour and passion for his craft added a unique layer to our evening that went beyond the exceptional food and drink.

Onto the wine selection - a veritable tour de force. The broad selection available by the glass gave us the opportunity to pair and compare different wines with our various courses, transforming our meal into a captivating culinary adventure.

And finally, the star of the show – the food. Under Chef Joe's masterful guidance, each dish emerged as an ode to culinary brilliance. The combination of flavours, textures, and presentation was nothing short of sublime. The beauty of tapas dining is that it offers an opportunity to sample a variety of dishes and this restaurant did not disappoint. Every course was a showstopper in its own right, making our meal an exquisite palette of gastronomic delights.

In essence, this restaurant is an unassuming haven of culinary brilliance. Its laid-back charm, combined with its exceptional food and wine, makes for an immersive gastronomic experience. Whether you're a seasoned epicurean or someone who simply appreciates good food and wine in a relaxed, friendly setting, Restaurant Elis will go beyond your...

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Pork Taco, Pineapple Salsa x 2 £9 - 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘢 𝘵𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢 𝘣𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘰𝘰 𝘣𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘶𝘴.. (⭕️/2) Bolinhos de Bacalhau, Dende Aioli (Brazilian Salt Cod Croquettes) £10 (⭕️⭕️/2)Trout Skin Crisp, Cured Trout & Bergamot £9 - 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘯 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘩𝘺𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘧𝘳𝘺, 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘧𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘳𝘰𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰𝘱! (⭕️⭕️/2) Sweetcorn & Scamorza Pastél (Brazilian Filled Fried Dough) £10 - 𝘮𝘺 𝘧𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵! 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘰 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘭 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘳𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘺 - 𝘥𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘤𝘳𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴! 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘰𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦, 𝘣𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘥 (⭕️⭕️/2) Fish of the day (Skate) £28 (⭕️⭕️/2) Ribeye aged 45 days £55 - 𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘮𝘪 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘧 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘵𝘰𝘰 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘴𝘰𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘭𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴! Served with Cassava, Chimichurri, Braised Beans & Salad - 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘬𝘳𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘸 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘨! (⭕️⭕️/2) Bolinho de Chuva (Doughnuts), Doçe de Leite x 3 £7 Blood orange cheesecake £8

Casual spot in the Town Hall Hotel by Rafael Cagali and Charlie Lee who owns a 2 michelin star restaurant within the same building (@daterra). the interior makes me feel like im eating in a living room rather than in a restaurant. first time trying Brazilian and Italian cuisine! good space and good vibe.

ps. it smells sooooooooo good in the...