HOAX

In Dalston, Hoax brings modern Italian cooking with a mischievous wink. Rooted in family recipes and steered by the seasons, the kitchen balances comfort and curiosity, pairing soulful techniques with East London verve. It is the kind of place where the first pour lands as the pasta is rolled, and where classic flavours are given just enough mischief to feel new without losing their lineage.

Plates move from Roman artichokes lifted by Parmesan foam and roasted hazelnuts to red prawn carpaccio brightened with Código blanco tequila gel, blood orange and a whisper of lavender oil. Fresh pasta leads the charge, from spinach spaghetti strewn with datterino tomatoes, plant butter and pine nuts to a silken cacio e pepe. Larger moments include aubergine lacquered in an Italian miso glaze and cod in a Prosecco beurre blanc with clams, before the theatre of a signature tableside tiramisu steals the finale.

The mood is spirited and welcoming, equally primed for date nights, celebratory suppers and late-night lingering. Beyond the dining room, a hidden speakeasy-style bar shakes cocktails that nod to Italian classics while tipping its hat to London’s creative edge, deepening the restaurant’s playful, slightly mysterious identity. Settle in, savour the moment, and let the evening unspool.

Ready to lean into the intrigue? Book a table, find the bar, and let Hoax turn the familiar into a delicious little twist.