Rita's Bar and Restaurant is a popular Dalston plot serving a dynamic range of fresh food and cocktails. It's located above the basement cocktail bar Night Elm on Mare Street, within a breezy 5-minute stroll of London Fields. 

This is where to go if you love tucking into an eclectic range of grub in a warm and welcoming setting. Rita's is open for dinner from 6pm on weekdays and for brunch and lunch offerings at the weekend, and there's a wide spread here to suit most palates. Chow down on fried chicken rolls, avocado, macarone and spring vegetables and sweet potato gnocchi, or select something from the specials board instead. Food comes washed down with a vibrant spread of soft drinks or cocktails, and the aforementioned basement bar represents a fantastic haunt to retire to once you're finished upstairs.

A charming spot that rightly attracts an eclectic bunch, it's worth remembering that Rita's do not take bookings and work on a first come first served basis.