Quarantacinque Cafe

Quarantacinque Cafe is a charming Italian-run cafe and aperitivo bar on Cambridge Heath Road -- one of the most talked-about destinations on what the Tower Hamlets Slice has identified as East London's newest food hotspot. Praised for its "lovely daytime snacks" including a pistachio latte that has won many converts, and a chic evening aperitivo menu, Quarantacinque brings an authentic Italian sensibility to a neighbourhood that has rapidly become one of the most interesting food destinations in E2. Rated 4.6 stars on Google from 202 reviews.

By day the cafe serves Italian coffee specialities including the celebrated pistachio latte, alongside pastries, tramezzini sandwiches and light Italian-style snacks. As evening falls, the menu shifts to a curated aperitivo selection: Aperol and Campari-based spritzes, Negronis, prosecco and Italian small plates that pair perfectly with the neighbourhood's increasingly sophisticated wine and cocktail culture. A genuine piece of Italy on Cambridge Heath Road.